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PIXMA MG3620 Should I seek medical help after looking at the scanner light?

JustinUCM — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:48:39 GMT

Hi everyone,

I was in a rush for work and forgot to close my top area for my Canon MG3620. I began scanning and looked down at the bright light.

Should I seek medical help for this? I don't think it's like a lazer or anything right? It uses LED or fluorescent lights, I believe.

Any help is appreciated!

Thank you,

Justin

Re: Question "began scanning and looked down at the bright light."

kvbarkley — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 03:41:21 GMT

If you can see well enough to type you are probably ok.

as long as there are no permanent impairments,I.e., the afterimage fades, you are fine

Re: PIXMA MG3620 Should I seek medical help after looking at the scanner light?

Danny — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:52:38 GMT

Hi, Justin! The light on the scanner isn't anything particularly special. It's simply there to light up the document that needs to be scanned. It's similar to a common fluorescent light.

Hope this helps!