I run an Epson Perfection 1640SU on an Intel iMac no probs.
Before you go to a repairer you could bring it by our place and see
if it runs on one of our machines.
We live in Bibra Lake.
regards
Kev
On 20 Aug 2009, at 6:22 PM, Daniel Kerr wrote:
Hi Ian
I'd be hesitant to suggest taking it to a repairer without giving them a
call first. Most places would charge you before looking at it, as they have
a "standard" quoting fee these days, and some of them can be at least
$75-$100 just to look at it.
If you then consider that you can get a new scanner for around $150, it's
sometimes not worth it.
Not saying that's always the case, just something to consider.
ServiceWest are a repairer for anything Epson, so may pay to give them a
call tomorrow and see what they say - 9474 4990.
Hope that helps a bit.
Kind Regards
Daniel
Hi Daniel
ServiceWest gave up repairing Epson some time ago. PrintCom, in Mt
Lawley (9371 8600) do it now. They charge $80, plus any replacement
parts, to look and repair.
Ian
On 20/8/09 6:13 PM, "Ian Reid" <ianre...@westnet.com.au> wrote:
On 20 Aug 2009, at 5:15 PM, Daniel Kerr wrote:
Hi Ian
One thing also to note which happens with some scanners and software, is
that when the TWAIN (scanner driver) is in use with one Application the
other Application doesn't always get control of it.
For example, if you've just tried to use it with Epson Scan and found it
didn't work then opened Image Capture straight away it "generally" won't
always work. If you restart the computer and open Image Capture first
(and
not open Epson Scan), and then see if it works from there.
That way, if it doesn't work with the Epson software, then you've got
a fall
back at least.
I'd be surprised if it doesn't work full stop though, as I've got
clients
who have similar models.
Hope that helps.
Kind Regards
Daniel
That is interesting Daniel. I did try to use Image Capture immediately
after failing with Epson Scan.
However, I have downloaded and installed Vuescan and still obtain
pristinely blank scans. It looks like I trot along to a repairer with
the 1670 under my arm.
I will let you all know the result.
Ian Reid
On 20/8/09 5:09 PM, "Ian Reid" <ianre...@westnet.com.au> wrote:
On 20 Aug 2009, at 3:26 PM, Ronda Brown wrote:
Hello Ian,
Did you have this version Scanner Driver 2.77A installed, says OS X
10.5.x?
Thanks Ronni
I had Version 273. So I downloaded V.277a, opened the dmg and clicked
on the Installer, assuming that it would uninstall V.273 first. I
didn't, so I trashed the V.273 application, emptied the Trash and
clicked on the Installer once again. No luck! V.273 returned to
Applications folder. Running a scan still produces a blank sheet. The
only other mention of 'scanning' that I can find is the Reference
Guide in the Documents folder.
Ian Reid
<http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?oid=23762&prodoid=3>>
5
836299&infoType=Downloads&platform=Macintosh
Scanner Driver and EPSON Scan Utility v2.77A
Intel-based Macs with OS X (v10.4.4 - v10.5.x), PowerPC Macs with OS X
(v10.2.8 - v10.5.x)
epson12700.dmg - 6.2MB - posted on 07/29/08
This file contains the EPSON Scan Utility and Scanner Driver (TWAIN)
v2.77A.Installation instructions (some of the following steps may not
be necessary):
* Download the file.
* Double-click the downloaded file to create a disk image on your
desktop.
* Open the disk image.
* Double-click the installer icon to begin the installation.
Cheers,
Ronni
On 20/08/2009, at 3:12 PM, Michael Waldie wrote:
On 20/08/2009, at 2:38 PM, Ian Reid wrote:
Good afternoon all
I have just discovered from Epson Support that the reason why my
scanner now goes through all the motions and noises of scanning a
document, but produces only a blank sheet, is because of
incompatibility with recent versions of Mac OSX. Apparently I have
to work via Image Capture.
Opening Image Capture doesn't do much and clicking on the scanner
ikon just produces another blank page. Pogue's Missing Manual
doesn't help.
Where can I find instructions on how to scan documents with my 1670
or do I need a replacement scanner? Your help would be much
appreciated.
Ian Reid
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