Shot in the dark... but if you're using the Epson TWAIN driver it might
be interfering with the Windows driver (could be why you have a
non-existent scanner on LPT1)...

ControlPanel/AddRemovePrograms/WindowsSetup/
Accessories/Imaging

Remove it if it's there... or maybe enable it if it isn't.

(at this point you gotta realize how much I know about USB and scanners)

If you're not using LPT1 at all you might disable it in the BIOS.


Rick




wrote:
Rick,
I couldn't find the CD, so I tried to install it
using the drivers found on the Epson website. I removed
the USB printer hookup and restarted the computer. I
downloaded all three drivers, following the website
instructions:
"Note: After installing the Printer Driver download the
Twain Driver and install before plugging in the printer.
Then download and install Status Monitor."

I tried it every way I could think:
Install software, connect printer, turn printer on.

Install software, turn printer on, connect printer.

Install software, turn printer on, turn computer off,
connect printer, turn computer on.

Install software, turn computer off, connect printer, turn
computer on, turn printer on after everything loads.

I'm going crazy.