unable to connect scanner to imac 27"

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  1. amosdi, Jun 5, 2013

    amosdi macrumors newbie

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    have a brand new imac 27" ,cannot connect my scanner EPSON PERFECTION 3200 PHOTO.
    Update software showing empty screen i.e., not recognizing hardware.
    Any help appreciated
    Amos
     
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  2. phrehdd, Jun 5, 2013

    phrehdd macrumors 68040

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    Perhaps a little more information is in order before people can make suggestions.

    Have you tried turning on and off the scanner?
    Is it connected via USB and if so, have you tried reseating the cable?
    Do you have an art type software such as Pixelmator or Adobe Elements that can do direct import/scans?

    If your scanner is not directly attached to your Mac that too can be an issue (maybe attached to a router or another device on your network may lead to a failure to recognize the scanner).

    I suggest you provide info related to the above and hopefully, someone will have a useful suggestion to help you out.

    Good luck!
     
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  3. amosdi, Jun 5, 2013

    amosdi thread starter macrumors newbie

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    unable to connect

    cable is directly connected to iMac but not showing when asking for software update.
    Is it possible that Apple has no driver for this scanner
    Have tried to install scanner but
    getting message:"you cant open the application Epson scan installer because power pc applications are no longer supported
    Amos
     
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  4. viggen61, Jun 5, 2013

    viggen61 macrumors 6502

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    This scanner dates from before Apple switched to Intel processors, and long before Apple dropped support in OS X 10.6 and up for PowerPC applications.

    Your 27" iMac has an intel processor, and as you say it is "brand new" it is probably running OS X 10.8, which can not run the old software.

    Your best bet is to go to Epson's site, and download the latest software they have, or find out what they may suggest.

    :apple::apple:
     
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  5. amosdi, Jun 6, 2013

    amosdi thread starter macrumors newbie

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    ok thanks for trying to help
     
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