Epson printer does not scan - you can do it

If your Epson printer is not scanning, there can be many reasons for this. We'll tell you what you can do to solve the problem in most cases.

Epson printer does not scan: You can do that

1. Check that the printer is properly connected to your PC. Depending on the model, try both the wireless connection method via WLAN and the connection of the printer via a USB cable.
2. Install the latest drivers for your printer model. Then restart your computer.
3. Start the scanning process both from the printer and on the PC. In most cases you will find a button called "Epson Scan" on the desktop after installing the appropriate driver or Epson software.

Epson: printer does not scan - further information

1. In some cases, changing the start type of hardware detection to "Automatic" helps.
2. To do this, click on "Start" and then right-click on "Computer". Select "Manage" here.
3. Under "Services and Applications" select "Services" and then click on "Shell Hardware Detection" on the right side.
4. Set the start type to "Automatic" and confirm the change.
5. If the problem persists, we recommend contacting Epson customer service.

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