Epson scan not working on Windows 11/10
Here is the list of all the solutions to try if the Epson scan is not working on Windows 11/10. Now, let’s take a look at all these solutions in detail.
1] Change Epson Scan settings
If the Epson scan is not working on Windows PC, the first thing you can try to change the Epson scan setting. This solution has helped many users, and hopefully, it will help you as well. Here are the steps you need to follow. The problem would have been fixed by now. If not, try the next solution on the list.
2] Remove Epson Scanner from Compatibility mode
The next thing you should make sure of is that the Compatibility Mode of the Epson scanner is disabled. If this by any chance is enabled, it’s no surprise you are facing the problem in the question. You will have to disable the Epson scanner Compatibility Mode to eliminate the issue. You can do it by following the below steps. Check if the problem is fixed or not. If yes, you are good to go. But in case it continues, try the next solution on the list. See: What is Network Scanning and how does it work?
3] Run Hardware Troubleshooter
Running Windows Hardware Troubleshooter is another effective solution you can try in the situation. It will identify the issue and automatically fix it. You can run Hardware Troubleshooter on your Windows PC by following the below steps. Open the Run dialogue box by pressing Windows + R shortcut key. In this space provided, type cmd and press the enter key. The Command prompt window will pop up. Type the following command and press the enter key. The Hardware and Device troubleshoot window will pop up. Click on the Next option. Now follow the on-screen instructions to get rid of the problem.
4] Check Windows Services
The next effective solution you can try if the Epson scan is not working on Windows PC is to check the status of certain Windows Services. You can do it by following the steps. Reboot the system, and check if it solves the problem.
5] Update Epson Driver
If you have recently downloaded the latest Windows update, it’s no surprise you’re facing the problem. As it turns out, Windows sometimes removes the third-party driver with its built-in driver option after downloading a Windows update. This can be the major culprit for the Epson scan not working on Windows PC. You will have to manually update the scanner driver to solve the problem. You can do it by following the below steps. Install the downloaded driver on your system to fix the problem. Read: Fix No scanners were detected error
Does Epson Scan work on Windows 11?
Yes, Epson Scan works on Windows 11, and that too without any issue. Once the Windows PC and scanner are connected to the same internet connection, the scanner will be detected automatically by the Windows 11 ARM. The scan functionality will be made available on your system with a generic driver installation. Read: Scanner is not working on Windows 11/10
Why is my scanner not working on Windows 11?
There can be multiple reasons why the scanner is not working on your Windows 11. But among all, the major culprit is often found to be an outdated driver. You will have to download the latest driver update to fix the problem.
