Windows 10: Scanner problem

Can someone please tell me how I can get my scanner visible to the computer. It sees my printer but not my scanner. When I try to scan it say to connect a scanner. I am using a brother printer scanner copier. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Seems like I spend more time fixing Microsoft glitches than working these days. The device works fine on my other Surface Pro 6, so I am sure this is the app. Can I just uninstall this crazy app. Please help. I need this for work.

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Microtek scanner on Win 10 Pro

Hi Jean,

To get better clarity on the issue, kindly answer the questions below:

• Is the scanner detected under Devices?
• Were you able to see the scanner on the Device Manager?
• Have you installed the latest driver for the scanner?

We suggest you to run the troubleshooter for hardware and devices. To do this, follow the steps:

• On the Start menu, type Troubleshooting and hit enter.
• Choose Hardware and Sound.
• Select Hardware and Devices and run the troubleshooter.

If issue persists, we suggest you contact the manufacturer to get better assistance.

Do let us know if you need further assistance.

 

Problem with installing scanner

Hi Saro,



Thank you for posting on Microsoft Communities.

I understand the inconvenience that you are facing with the issue. We are glad to help you.

Please try the below methods and check:

Method 1:

I would suggest you to run “Hardware and Devices” troubleshooter to diagnose the exact issue.

Follow these steps to run the troubleshooter:

• 
  Press “Windows key + X”.
  
• 
  Type “Troubleshooting” without quotes in the Search box and hit enter.
  
• 
  Select “Hardware and Sound” from the Troubleshooter Window.
  
• 
  Select “troubleshoot scanner” under Devices option.
  
• 
  Follow the On Screen instructions.
  

Method 2:

Un-install and re-install latest scanner drivers from the manufacturer’s website and see if that helps:

Follow these steps:

• 
  Press “Windows Key + X” from the keyboard.
  
• 
  Type “device Manager” without quotes in the search box and hit enter.
  
• 
  Right click on the scanner drivers and select
  “Uninstall”.
  

Restart the computer once it is uninstalled.



Hope this information helps. Do contact us for further queries. We will be happy to assist.



Thank you.

 

Scanner Problem

Hi,

This issue you're experiencing with your scanner is because the network signal is loosing connection and freezing the scan task or the previous scan operation never ended. For us to better assist you with your issue on your scanner, we'd like to ask a few
questions.

• Have you made any changes or updates to your computer prior to this?
• Have you tried uninstalling the scanner software?
• Are you using a wired or a wireless scanner?
• Have you tried unplugging the power cord from back of the scanner while the scanner is on?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

Looking forward to your response.