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• If you upgraded your operating system but did not reinstall your scanning software, try reinstalling it.

• In Windows, make sure your product is listed as a valid device in the

Scanners and Cameras

control

panel.

• If you are scanning with the ADF, make sure the ADF and document covers are closed.

• Try scanning at a lower resolution or increase the free space on the computer's hard disk. Scanning

stops if the total data size reaches the limit.

• When scanning multiple originals using Epson ScanSmart, make sure there is a gap of at least 0.8

inches (20 mm) between the originals.

• Use the Epson Scan 2 Utility on your computer to reset the scanner software settings. If resetting the

settings does not solve the problem, uninstall and reinstall the scanner software.

Parent topic:

Solving Scanning Problems

Related concepts

Uninstall Your Product Software

Related references

Windows System Requirements
Mac System Requirements

Cannot Start Epson Scan 2

If you cannot start Epson Scan 2, try these solutions:

• Make sure your product is turned on and any interface cables are securely connected at both ends.

• If your product is connected to a USB hub, connect it directly to your computer instead.

• If you scan at a high resolution over a network, a communication error may occur. Lower the

resolution.

• If you are scanning with the ADF, check that the document cover and ADF cover are closed.

• Make sure Epson Scan 2 is selected as your scanning program.

• Make sure your computer is not running in a power-saving mode, such as sleep or standby. If so,

wake your system and restart Epson Scan 2.

• Check the connection setting and test the connection using Epson Scan 2 Utility:

Windows 11:

Click

, search for

Epson Scan 2 Utility

and select it. Make sure the correct product

is selected. If necessary, select the

Other

tab and click

Reset

.