Epson V750, mechanical noise when scanning, normal?

[Waterman100]

Hello there... I have a very quick question so that I can put my mind at ease. I just picked up an Epson V750 Pro... a big baby compared to the Coolscan V ED that I have been using.

When the Epson is turned on and also when it is scanning, there is this mechanical noise coming from the scanner. It sounds like what I would imagine a futuristic robot would sound like when it moves its arm or torso... Is this normal?

 

[hans voralberg]

Mine also make a hell lot of noise if that put you at ease some how, every start up and move to a new frame it sounds like something is being "aligned".

 

[f6andBthere]

Yes ... mine snarls, whistles and growls occasionally.

And has been doing so since I got it!

 

[Matus]

You guys should hear the Microtek F1/M1. Would scare you in the dark 😀

 

[literiter]

The Nikon CS9000 sounds terrible, like it ran out of oil and it's stripping all it's gears, but in actuality it is just fine.

 

[LKeithR]

Not being able to hear the sound yours makes it's not possible to compare but I suspect what you're hearing is normal. Mine makes a fair bit of noise whenever it is working; ie. when the head is moving...

 

[xvvvz]

You could post a video to YouTube so that we could confirm things.

Doug