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"CSM1" <nomoremail@nomail.com> wrote in message
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> "Blair Malcolm" <pabm@brachd.wanadoo.co.uk> wrote in message
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> > "CSM1" <nomoremail@nomail.com> wrote in message
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> > > "Blair Malcolm" <pabm@brachd.wanadoo.co.uk> wrote in message
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> > > > "CSM1" <nomoremail@nomail.com> wrote in message
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> > > >>
> > > >> "Blair Malcolm" <pabm@brachd.wanadoo.co.uk> wrote in message
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> > > >> >
> > > >> > "CSM1" <nomoremail@nomail.com> wrote in message
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> > > >> >>
> > > >> >> "Blair Malcolm" <pabm@brachd.wanadoo.co.uk> wrote in message
> > > >> >> news:cnoe0m$ncb$1@newsg1.svr.pol.co.uk...
> > > >> >> >I have used Smart panel with my 89 PC but after I upgraded to
XP
> > and
> > > >> >> > reinstalled my software including Epson 1260 I get the
> following
> > > >> > message
> > > >> >> > "Unable to access the scanner because it is not ready or
another
> > > >> >> > application
> > > >> >> > is using it. Close all scanning applications."
> > > >> >> > I used to use Prestol Page manager and it is also installed
and
> it
> > > >> >> > works
> > > >> >> > though the TWAIN is ver 4 instead of ver 5
> > > >> >> > Any ideas?--
> > > >> >> > Blair Malcolm
> > > >> >> >
> > > >> >> >
> > > >> >> Is the scanner a SCSI model?
> > > >> >> If so install ASPI from Adaptec. XP does not include ASPI
support.
> > > >> >>
> > > >> >
> > > >
> >
>
http://www.adaptec.com/worldwide/support/drivers_by_product.jsp?sess=no&language=English+US&cat=%2FProduct%2FASPI-4.70&prodkey=Windows+ASPI+Package
> > > >> >>
> > > >> >> Direct link to download:
> > > >> >>
http://download.adaptec.com/software_pc/aspi/aspi_471a2.exe
> > > >> >>
> > > >> >> --
> > > >> >> CSM1
> > > >> >>
http://www.carlmcmillan.com
> > > >> >> --
> > > >> >>
> > > >> > I am not sure what that means. However the scanner has a USB
> > > >> > connector.Does
> > > >> > that answer you correctly?
> > > >> > Blair
> > > >> >
> > > >> >
> > > >> Yes, it does. You do not need the ASPI, as it is for SCSI connected
> > > > devices
> > > >> only.
> > > >> Have you gone to Epson for the latest Driver for the Epson 1260?
> > Windows
> > > > XP
> > > >> needs new software.
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >
> >
>
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&oid=14554&prodoid=21643924&infoType=Downloads&platform=Windows
> > > >>
> > > >> There are two choices.
> > > >> Click on the plus sign for more information.
> > > >>
> > > >> --
> > > >> CSM1
> > > >>
http://www.carlmcmillan.com
> > > >> --
> > > >
> > > > Yes I downloaded the latest driver which is TWAIN 5
> > > > I ran the scanner on my 98 system with Page manager OK.In addition I
> ran
> > > > Smart Panel
> > > > With my new system running XP I can run Page manager (TWAIN is Ver
4)
> > > > I have downloaded TWAIN Ver 5 but page manager still opts for Ver 4
> > > > I cab open Smart Panel but when I try and open the TWAIN driver, I
> get
> > > > the
> > > > message"Unable to access the scanner because it is not ready or
> neither
> > > > supplication d using it."
> > > > Somehow XP is excluding Smart Panel
> > > > Any further ideas?
> > > > Blair
> > > >
> > > >
> > > Have you uninstalled Twain 4?
> > >
> > > In Page Manager and in Smart Panel re-run the Scanner setup, if there
> is
> > a
> > > scanner setup.
> > >
> > > I think there is a Select Twain Source in Page Manager that lets you
> > choose
> > > the TWAIN driver.
> > > I do not know if Smart Panel also has a Select Twain Source, Look for
> it.
> > >
> > > Why can't I start EPSON TWAIN?
> > >
> >
>
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&infoType=FAQ&oid=14554&prodoid=21643924&foid=32494&cat=30980&subcat=30983
> > >
> > > Frequently Asked Questions
> > >
> >
>
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&infoType=FAQs&oid=14553&prodoid=21643923&category=Products
> > >
> > > --
> > > CSM1
> > >
http://www.carlmcmillan.com
> > > --
> > >
> > Thanks for you help. After reading all the articles I chose to delete
all
> > files and start again
> > When I tried to download the software I got the message"In the current
> > Windows system there are no applications which will run normally" So I
> could
> > not download the Page manager
> > I did download the Smart Panel but when I tried to run it I got"Unable
to
> > access he Scanner because it is not ready or another application is
using
> > it"
> > Both programmes run on my 98 PC OK
> > Blair
> >
> >
> I hope you have disconnected the scanner before installing software
because
> the software has to be fully installed before connecting the scanner.
>
> Be sure to turn off all virus scanning software you may have installed on
> your computer before installing Epson software.
>
> Start Here Card.
>
http://files.support.epson.com/pdf/pr126_/pr126_bb.pdf
> Must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view above file.
>
> Did you just delete the files or did you do a un-install of all of the
Epson
> software via Window Add/Remove programs in the control panel?
>
> If you just deleted the files, you made a huge error.
> Windows puts "stuff" all over the windows operating system to install
> software and Device drivers. There are procedures to remove the software
> that must be used.
>
> I do not know what else I can help you with.
>
> You seem to have done everything possible, except a system clean out of
all
> of the Epson Scanner files and Epson scanner entries in the Windows
> registry.
>
> Also a clean install of Windows XP would put the computer to like new
> condition.
>
> That is not a job for someone not an expert on their computer.
> You probably need to find an expert in your area.
>
> --
> CSM1
>
http://www.carlmcmillan.com
> --
Thanks for your help.
By using the information you gave me I have at last succeeded in getting the
latest TWAIN driver working on my XP
Everything is sweetness and light again
Regards
Blair
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