Windows 10: printer is not allowing scan

Discus and support printer is not allowing scan in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; my printer is not allowing scan. printer says connect has been lost, scan application is in use, an OCR application is not installed on the computer... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by judyfrench, Dec 6, 2019.

  1. printer is not allowing scan


    my printer is not allowing scan. printer says connect has been lost, scan application is in use, an OCR application is not installed on the computer

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    judyfrench, Dec 6, 2019
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  2. slim142 Win User

    Can't "Scan To" from printer. Please help!

    The scenenario is the following:

    We have multiple subnets in our network. One of them is the security one which is 10.224.2.xxx

    Computer A is connected directly into it. Ethernet cable comes out of the wall and goes into her Intel NIC.

    Computer B is also connected directly into it. However, ethernet cable comes out of the wall, goes into a dock and then through the USB cable, gets internet.

    Computer C is connected to our wireless security network which is 10.224.4.xxx
    This computer is allowed on the firewall to talk to 10.224.2.xxx

    All three computer have Webroot SecureAnywhere installed. The printer is an EPSON Workforce WF-4640. IP is 10.224.2.122 / 255.255.254.0 / 10.224.2.1 gateway / no iPV6 / 192.168.50.18 & .19 are DNS's. Printer has static IP.

    I proceeded to install the drivers on all three computers. Here is where the problem comes.

    Computer A installs just fine. Finds the printer on the subnet and completes installation. I can print and scan FROM the computer. I can also scan FROM the printer. When I go to "Document Capture Pro", I can see scan to: COMPUTER A on the list.

    Computer B also installs just fine. Finds the printer and completes the installation. I can print and scan FROM the computer, but I cannot scan FROM the printer. It just wont list COMPUTER B at all!. I tried plugging the ethernet cable directly into the laptop, but still, the printer will not show computer B in the scan to list.

    Computer C the same story, but worse. I cannot finish the installation properly because it will not find the printer. It is obviously on a different subnet, but it will not let me type in the address so I just cancel the printer finder part. I manually go to control panel and adjust the IP parameters. Same thing, I can print and scan from the computer but cannot scan FROM the printer. It will not list Computer C in the list.

    I have tripled checked the EPSON Scan software on each PC. Each has the IP parameters set properly. I have spent days installing and reinstalling drivers, but no luck. Printer has updated firmware. I tried disabling Windows firewall, nothing.
    At first I wanted to think it was Webroot, since there is a review on Amazon from a guy that had the same problem, but using Norton. However, how come Computer A works just fine?
    When I though it was the dock, I quickly found out it was not as explained in Computer B when I plugged it directly.

    At this point, Im running out of ideas. Im not even sure where else to go.
     
    slim142, Dec 6, 2019
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  3. Pavan_N Win User
    Printer won't scan after downloading win 10

    Hi Julia,

    Please answer these questions to assist you better.

    • Do you get any error message?
    • What is the make and model of your computer and printer?

    Follow the Microsoft Article below and perform the troubleshooting steps suggested.

    Fix printer problems

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/fix-printer-problems

    Do let us know if you are able to scan. Thank you.
     
    Pavan_N, Dec 6, 2019
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  4. ArtTrier Win User

    printer is not allowing scan

    HP All In One Printer/Scanner/FAX J6400 series - Can't scan w/Windows 10

    I have done everything that you have suggested and Windows 10 still will not allow me to scan. All my HP drivers are current and the HP online help process indicates that my printer is fine and online. Any other suggestions?
     
    ArtTrier, Dec 6, 2019
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