This is usually a result of not connecting the scanner appropriately, not setting up of the scanner properly and may be the scanner is completely turned off. So, we have a wide number of steps to fix Epson Printer communication error while scanning that are quite easy for users to apply.
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Steps to fix Epson Printer communication error while scanning
Try out our below steps to get rid of the issue faster
Step 1: Ensure that the scanner is properly connected
- Make sure that the printer is turned on and is connected in a secured way to the computer or with the USB hub.
- If it is the case where the printer is connected to a USB hub then, ensure that it is well connected to the first tier hub which will be the hub closest to the computer. It will has its own A/C adapter when more multiple hub is connected to the computer.
- Try to restart the computer.
Step 2: Do ensure that the scanner is set up properly.
To do this, perform below steps as guided by Epson Printer Technical Support professional team:
Turn on the product first and do one of the following steps as mentioned below:
- Navigate to the Appsicon screen to select the “EPSON Scan Settings” icon.
- If you are working with other Windows system then, ensure to click the “Start” iconor simply select the “Programs or All Programs” option. Choose the “EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan Settings”.
- For users who are operating on OS X, they need to open the “Applications> Epson” software and then, double-click the EPSON Scan Settings.
- If an option is visible which is displayed as EPSON Scan cannot be startedwindow then, click the “No” icon. You will see the window appearing twice.
Step 3: Make a proper selection of the scanner. Perform below steps:
- If the product is connected to the desktop with a USB cable then, ensure that the Connectionsetting is set into “Local” mode.
- If the product is set up on a network then, do ensure that the Connectionsetting is set to Network mode and the scanner is visible right under the ‘Network Scanner Address’ with accurate IP address.
- Click the “Add” icon now.
- Make a proper selection of the IP address which will appear in the list. If there are multiple IP address then, select the one that matches the product’s IP address.
- Click the OK button now.
- Tap the “OK” button now to close the Epson Scan Settings window immediately.
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