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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.
If you are scanning with the ADF, make sure that you are not in Photo Mode.
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 10: Click and select EPSON > Epson Scan 2 Utility. Make sure the correct product is
selected. If necessary, select the Other tab and click Reset.
Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Epson Scan 2 Utility. Make sure the correct
product is selected. If necessary, select the Other tab and click Reset.
Windows (other versions): Click or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > Epson Scan
2 > Epson Scan 2 Utility. Make sure the correct product is selected. If necessary, select the Other
tab and click Reset.
Mac: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click Epson Scan 2 Utility. Make
sure the correct product is selected. If necessary, select the Other tab and click Reset.
Make sure you do not have multiple versions of Epson Scan 2 installed. If you do, uninstall both
versions and install one version.
If you upgraded your operating system but did not reinstall Epson Scan 2, try reinstalling it.
Parent topic: Solving Scanning Problems
Related references
Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab
Related tasks
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass
Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder