yes, been there and done that. software first, then the scanner is connected
to the usb port.

any other suggestions, also changed different usb ports. etc.
thanks, joyce

"Thomas Wendell" wrote:

> More importantly, is it correctly installed? Most USB devices require the
> software to be installed first, and hardware connected when the installer
> says to...
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> "joyornor@msn.com" <joyornormsncom@discussions.microsoft.com> kirjoitti
> viestissä:A2E83F07-4521-4D45-BA11-BF14E2F77221@microsoft.com...
> > Scanner is connected by usb. Scanner can only turn on when the system is
> > on,
> > there is no on button. Hardware is set up with latest updates and windows
> > xp
> > It is properly connected but still it is not recognized by windows.
> >
> > thanks, joyce
> >
> > "jerryrock" wrote:
> >
> >> Is the scanner connected by usb, firewire or serial port? Is the scanner
> >> turned on? Is the Epson software installed? What is your hardware set up?
> >>
> >> "joyornor@msn.com" wrote:
> >>
> >> > I have had this recurring problem, scanner is not recognized in my
> >> > Windows XP
> >> > Control Panel under Scanners and Cameras and also under Device Manager,
> >> > Hardware. When I try to use my scanner, it shows that it is not
> >> > properly
> >> > connected and try again. In other words, windows does not recognize
> >> > the
> >> > scanner on the system. This happens several times a year, and it is a
> >> > !@#$$%^ to try and fix.
> >> >
> >> > any suggestions, is it wia, drivers, plug and play or what. Do not
> >> > have
> >> > viruses on computer, etc.
> >> >
> >> > Any suggestions, has anyone else run into this problem with the Epson
> >> > 1650
> >> > photo scanner?
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