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Scanner Driver Error Messages

Error Message

Solution

Error in scanner. See the manual for solutions.
  • Make sure that your scanner or printer and the computer are connected correctly.
  • Your scanner or printer may be damaged.

    Restart the computer, then reconnect your scanner. If the same error message still appears, contact the service center.

USB connection:

Cannot communicate with scanner for these reasons:
- Scanner is turned off.
- USB cable is disconnected.

Please check and try again.

  • Make sure that your scanner or printer is turned on.
  • Make sure that the selected scanner is correct. Refer to the application's manual for details.
  • With USB connection, check the connection of the USB cable and reconnect as required.

Network connection:

Cannot communicate with scanner for these reasons:
- Scanner is turned off.
- (If using Wired LAN connection) It is disconnected from Wired LAN.
- (If using wireless LAN connection) Signal strength is poor due to obstructions.
- Network connection is prohibited by security software.
- Different scanner on the network is selected.

Please check and try again.

  • With network connection, check the connection status and reconnect as required.
A required file is missing or corrupted, or settings are incorrect. Try the installation again.
  • Reinstall the scanner driver from the web page.
Cannot write or read file.
  • Exit running applications, check that there is sufficient free space on the hard disk, then scan again.
  • Make sure that there is no problem with the destination folder, file name, or access permission.
There is not enough free disk space to complete the scan.
  • Delete unnecessary files on the hard disk and scan again.
Printer is in use or an error has occurred. Check status.
  • Check the printer status.
The scanner is not available while in use by another application or user.
  • Close the other application.