![]() This can run the program using settings from an earlier version of Windows. Then, select the Windows version the scanner can run on it. Step 3: Select the checkbox next to Run this program in compatibility mode for. If way 1 can’t make your Epson work normally again, you can let your scanner run in compatibility mode, then you can see if the issue can be solved. Way 2: Run the Epson Scanner in Compatibility Mode Step 4: This tool will begin to detect issues and fix them if found. Step 3: Click the Run compatibility troubleshooter button to continue. Step 2: Switch to the Compatibility tab on the Properties interface. ![]() Step 1: Right-click your Epson scanner icon and select Properties. So, you can run the compatibility troubleshooter to solve the problem. If your Epson scanner is too old, the compatibility issue can easily happen, causing the Epson scanner not detected or connected. I was able to go through the setup process above once again to get it working.Read More Fix 1: Solve the Compatibility Issue Way 1: Run the Compatibility Troubleshooter In those cases it still showed the device as listed in Printers and Scanners and the Device Manager, but was marked as not having a driver. If you manage to get it running again, note I have seen Windows 10 drop the driver (likely after a Windows update). You might try reviewing those and see if anything helps. I do see some resources online for ‘Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed)’. I don’t know if it is possible to attempt a driver installation against an Unknown USB device. You might also try uninstalling the Unknown USB Devices listed in the Device Manager and then rebooting to see if they install. Just to try to rule out a hardware failure. I would probably try to test the scanner using, first, a different USB port on the same computer and then, if available, a separate Windows 10 computer. You’ve probably already completed some basic troubleshooting (rebooting with the scanner powered on etc.). Hopefully you’ll be able keep your Epson 1200 scanner out of the landfill and get many more years of use out of it. Powering on the scanner while the computer is running, while common for many USB devices these days, often will result in a failure to recognize the presence of this scanner in my experience. Otherwise, the computer may fail to recognize the scanner is attached to the computer via USB. Note: Once you have the drivers installed, remember that the scanner should be turned on prior to starting/booting your computer. Step 7: Remember-Turn on Your Scanner Before You Boot Your Computer Note: the scanner must be turned on for the software to launch correctly.Īlternatively, you can download the free Windows Scan software from the Microsoft Store. ![]() If you then return to the Device Manager, you should see the Epson Perfection 4990 listed under Imaging Devices.Īt this point, I had installed the Epson Scan utility (Setup.exe) included in the Epson 2400 driver bundle. Locate the EPSON Perfection 4990 (not the 1200 or 2400) in the Model list. Find and select EPSON in the Manufacturer list, then click Next Wait a moment if needed to load the device manufacturers. Select “Show All Devices” and click Next. On the “Browser drivers on your computer” panel, select “Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer.” ![]() On the “How do you want to search for drivers?” panel, select “Browse my computer for driver software.” Right mouse click on the Perfection 1200 device and select Update Driver. Epson 1200 Driver Setup – Device Manager Step 4: Update Driver Open the Device Manager control panel by typing Device Manager in the Windows 10 search bar and selecting it.įind the Perfection 1200 listed under Other Devices. When unpacked it should contain these files: Description:Scan Updater driver for Epson Perfection V10 Issue: Since updating to the new version of Window 10 (April update) Epson Scan will not launch or. The download in a Zip archive of driver files and the Epson Scan utility. Scanner Driver and EPSON Scan Utility v3.04A I use Windows 10 64-bit, so the correct set of files was: Step 2: Download Drivers and Utilitiesĭownload the drivers and Epson Scan Utility for the Epson 2400 scanner from the Epson website: Make sure your Epson 1200 is connected to your computer via USB and powered on. ![]() So here we go: Step 1: Connect and Power Up Scanner These will involve downloading drivers for the Epson 2400 and then effectively installing them as the Epson Perfection 4990. Now of course Epson still hasn’t provided drivers specifically for the 1200U scanner, but there are working methods for getting the hardware up and running. Years ago, I published a few notes on setting up the scanner for Windows 7 and Vista.Īt the end of 2019 I built a new workstation which runs Windows 10. Many folks still own the popular Epson 1200U or 1200U Photo scanner. 8 Shares Epson 1200 Scanner with Photo Attachment ![]()
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