 | Junior Member with 1 posts. | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Experience: Intermediate | | Epson 1670 scanner problems My Epson Perfection 1670 scanner has developed problems. Made no changes to my system. (Running WinXP.) Scanner worked fine a couple of weeks ago. Now it acts like it is scanning, lights work fine, all message screens come up as they should, only there is no image after scanning- just white. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the hardware and software, and downloaded the latest updates and drivers from the Epson website, but nothing has helped. Still getting the same results. All appear to be working fine, but no images appear after the scanning is done. Get the same result when scanning from Photoshop or Paint or directly from the scanner. This scanner was purchased in 2004. Should I junk it, since it probably would cost more to repair it, than to buy a new one? Any suggestions?
thanks! | | Distinguished Member with 6,809 posts. | | Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Tampa Bay | | I don’t know what version of Photoshop you are using, but you should be able to try the XP WIA driver from it. Older versions had a “Select TWAIN source” under File > Import. Newer versions just list everything available for import. If both the Epson driver and WIA driver give you a blank scan I would guess a replacement would be cheaper than a repair.
You might also try some different file types from the Epson driver. Also make sure the source is set for “reflective” in your Epson driver. If it is set for transparency or negative the light source is from the top and you will get a blank page with a photo.
__________________ if you can keep your head while others around you are losing theirs then there is something you don't know | | Junior Member with 2 posts. | | | | Same Problem Did you ever find out what was wrong with your scanner and why everything seems to work fine, but just no image shows up? Or did you just go out and buy a new one?
I ask because I also have the Epson perfection 1670, and it is doing the exact same thing that you described. I tried everything that you did, many times and nothing seems to get it to show an image. I am running a PowerMac G5 1.6 with OSX and Creative Suite CS3. So obviously a different platform which leads me to believe that it is definitely an issue with the scanner and not our computers. Any help would be appreciated.
Did you ever try getting ahold of epson tech support? If so, what did they say? I have been meaning to call them, but their business hours are during my work hours and I just haven't had a chance to call when they are open...
Thank in advance. | | Junior Member with 2 posts. | | Join Date: Oct 2007 Experience: Intermediate | | Another Epson 1670 image failure I am hoping someone might happen through here again on this thread. This same problem cropped up today. Scanner was working fine, then . . . suddenly no image. Drivers are up to date, usb connection is direct, computer "sees" the hardware and reacts appropriately with software, but
No image on scan using professional mode preview. Also, trying copy center the 1670 "scans", meaning the light goes up and down the bed (same as for scanning), but the image printed out is blank.
Seems like whatever piece of hardware captures the image in the scanner is not working correctly, but I'm hopeful it's something else (can't figure out what at this point, and really don't want to have to spend on another scanner, but . . .)
Any ideas beyond those expressed so far and the obvious (connection/software) would be welcomed.
Thanx | | Junior Member with 2 posts. | | | | I actually got on the phone with Epson and they walked me through all the obvious for over an hour. They concluded that it is a hardware issue and it needed to be repaired. Then since my product is out of the warranty period they gave me the contact information for a company that fixes scanners, but I would have to pay for the repair and the shipping. At that point I got online and just bought a new one.
If your product is still under warranty with epson, call them and go through the painful process of them determining that it is a hardware issue and have them fix it. If you product is out of warranty, it probably just makes more sense to buy a new one. | | Junior Member with 2 posts. | | Join Date: Oct 2007 Experience: Intermediate | | What I figured Yup, you called it. I didn't wait to call. Did some more checking and decided that the only call was a hardware problem. Out of warranty, so went off to buy a new scanner. <sigh> Oh well, the light went out while I was gone and won't come again anyway.
Thanx | | Junior Member with 1 posts. | | Join Date: Oct 2007 Experience: Intermediate | | I just found this website because I was searching for "Epson Perfection 1670 problems". I've been having the exact same problem for almost a month. I contacted Epson via website/email and they told me to call their technical support. I was told there that it was a hardware problem and that they couldn't do anything.
It's just so weird that so many people (ok maybe only 5 on this board, but there could be more  ) are having the same problem around the same time. It's out of warranty so we have to pay out-of-pocket to get the scanner fixed. It makes me wonder if we got defective scanners or maybe the scanner's made to stop working after couple years so we'll go out to buy a new one. | | Junior Member with 1 posts. | | Join Date: Oct 2007 Experience: Advanced | | Repaired I was having the same problem as everyone here, I ordered a new
scanner, then I decided to try one more thing, I pulled the connections off the back of the scanner, squirted alcahol on the
connectors, plugged them back in and now the scanner works.
I have to squirt the connector on my cell phone every time I
want to Charge it. I use common rubbing alcahol. | | Junior Member with 2 posts. | | Join Date: Apr 2008 Experience: Intermediate | | I started having the exact same problems as the rest. Seems an odd coincidence that so many people would have the same problem is such a short span of time! I also have tried everything and nothing works. Did you finally have to bite the bullet and buy a new one, or did you find something that works! | | Senior Member with 633 posts. | | Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Downunder Experience: She said I was good |
04-Apr-2008, 07:00 PM
#10 | Things do go wrong, sewing machines, toasters, microwave ovens... yep and scanners. But it's just that there isn't a miriad of forums to discuss their failures.
I'm amazed that scanners actually work at all, when you consider what it does. It's almost magic LOL
However I have two Epson scanners, the V700 (2 years old) and an ES-2200 (5 years old) both work exactly as they did when first purchased. BUT. They've never been moved or jolted. My previous scanner was a Microtek and although it was great, but it was moved (without engaging the locking device) and within weeks needed to be returned.
PP | | Junior Member with 2 posts. | | Join Date: Apr 2008 Experience: Intermediate |
07-Apr-2008, 02:08 PM
#11 | I just spent another 2 hours downloading and installing a newer driver with no success. Then I was reading on another forum as to possible solutions such a unplugging the scanner, waiting days, and plugging everything back in. I tried that too and it didn't help. Finally, I read that when you are installing a new driver, you should always disconnect the device, uninstall the old driver, install the new driver (which in this case meant uninstalling Epson Scan through control panel add/remove programs), install the new driver, reboot the computer, then plug in the scanner and finally the USB connection - follow prompts for installing new equipment. Believe it or not, it worked!! My scanner is working perfectly. I just refused to concede that it was a hardware issue since so many people were having the exact same problem and it happened so suddenly. I hope this helps and saves others from having to buy a new scanner. | | Senior Member with 1,128 posts. | | Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Africa Experience: Intermediate |
07-Apr-2008, 04:07 PM
#12 | Mmm, tell you what, the other day I had some major problems with a scanner, tried everything including banging the thing (mmm not cool I know). Eventually on a whim I tried a different usb cable, guess what it worked and still is. So I tried that usb cable on my printer and ... printer started have erratic connection issues. Conclusion cable faulty. Worth a try?
__________________ Truly gifted people are not the people who know all the answers, but the people who ask the questions I have recently been playing around and have created a website for my students. If you have a little time I would greatly appreciate it if you could take a look and let me know what you think and give me some ideas. | | Junior Member with 1 posts. | | Join Date: Apr 2008 Experience: Intermediate |
21-Apr-2008, 10:00 PM
#13 | Quote:
Originally Posted by Miss-elaineous I just spent another 2 hours downloading and installing a newer driver with no success. Then I was reading on another forum as to possible solutions such a unplugging the scanner, waiting days, and plugging everything back in. I tried that too and it didn't help. Finally, I read that when you are installing a new driver, you should always disconnect the device, uninstall the old driver, install the new driver (which in this case meant uninstalling Epson Scan through control panel add/remove programs), install the new driver, reboot the computer, then plug in the scanner and finally the USB connection - follow prompts for installing new equipment. Believe it or not, it worked!! My scanner is working perfectly. I just refused to concede that it was a hardware issue since so many people were having the exact same problem and it happened so suddenly. I hope this helps and saves others from having to buy a new scanner. | Hi Miss-elaineous - Like yourself, I refused to believe it was hardware fault with so many suffering from it. Thank you for your advice, followed it all to the letter except I also re-booted after uninstalling old driver. It is the only thing that has worked. Had tried almost all else and was close to binning it. Thanks again. | | Junior Member with 1 posts. | | Join Date: Aug 2008 Experience: Intermediate |
28-Aug-2008, 12:17 PM
#14 | Somebody gave me this scanner because it stopped working. He brought it over thinking it might work on my computer. It didn't. He had spent a couple of days trying to get it to work, going on-line, etc. (I don't know whether he tried this site) I took it apart, shook it, cursed at it. No luck. Then I tried mcclo's advice about the alcohol thinking that was a ridiculous long shot. It worked. I sprayed the connections with rubbing alcohol and it worked. Go figure. All praise mcclo! | | Junior Member with 1 posts. | | |
07-Oct-2008, 02:56 PM
#15 | I just had the same problem with my 1670. Your solution sounded the easiest, so I sprayed both the female and male ends of the 3 inputs with contact cleaner. The scanner now works perfectly! I suspect that the guys who are going through long procedures involving multiple unplugging and replugging of the scanner are simply cleaning the contacts the hard way. Thank you for the tip! |  THIS THREAD HAS EXPIRED.
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