Really appreciated, it worked ! They block you for any other function even though no ink is required to scan... Thieves...

@StupidPeopleCompany

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@rookrynrynx8469

5 жыл бұрын

exactly!

Thank you ssssooooo much!!! You saved me and my printer! I wanted to drop it off my balcony but now I can actually make use of it! Thanks again !

@StupidPeopleCompany

4 жыл бұрын

No problem 😁!

ok wow. I am always surprised when a how to video actually helps me. We have a Brother MFC-J460DW and this actually worked. awesome. thankyou

@StupidPeopleCompany

5 жыл бұрын

No problem!

Thank You Alpha. Nearly for more than 5 years I unable to use the Scan function and kept my HP 3 in 1 printer idle. Today, I had a urgent Scan need and just browsed the web and seen your youtube video. Thanks for you & the KZread. Really Great help!!!!!

@StupidPeopleCompany

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I can help!

Thank you. Even though your video is a few years old your tutorial worked perfect for me in Windows 10!!

It works with my Epson SX510W series All-In-One printer / scanner. The printer was kaput so I was planning to throw it out because it would not allow me to proceed to scanner without replacing cartridges. I thank you for this video as I now have the scanner function working for me.. So glad I didn't throw out the machine now. My PC won't update to Windows 10 so this process worked for me via Windows 7.

Thank you so much! I was so frustrated, and your video solved my problem.

@StupidPeopleCompany

5 жыл бұрын

No problem! I'm glad to help!

I tried this my Epson 635 for the same reason and it worked! I'm out of cyan and it would not scan. WHAT!!! Not cool Epson! I could not figure out a workaround until I watched your video. Once I adjusted a couple of scan settings in the Epson Event Manager I still could not scan......until I clicked 'Test Settings'. When I did it scanned my 10-page document (thru the Auto Doc Feeder) and it's now a PDF in my documents. Thank you for the tip! You saved me $80+ today my friend!

@StupidPeopleCompany

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Thank you so much for this video. I've been sitting here getting frustrated at my printer for hours trying to get paperwork in on time.

Thank you very much, this worked flawlessly

This worked great! Thanks for the advice!

@StupidPeopleCompany

5 жыл бұрын

Hey, glad it worked!

OMG you're a life-saver !!!! Thank you very much !!!

@StupidPeopleCompany

4 жыл бұрын

No problem :).

I like this because you show me how to scan. And, we both used the same calculus book.

@StupidPeopleCompany

5 жыл бұрын

Really? What a coincidence, hahahaha.

Legendary video. You saved my life!

Bravo! You solved an annoying problem! I only use my Epsom Printer for scanning so couldn't until I viewed your video. Thank you!!!

thanks so much for this video... it worked for us.! we have an epsom 125.. thanks again..!

@StupidPeopleCompany

5 жыл бұрын

Hey, no problem! I'm glad it worked out well!

And this perfectly proves that the hardware doesn't require ink cartridges to scan. Not that anyone with at least one brain cell wouldn't know that by simply using logic but maybe this could be used in law suits. My Epson printer also refuses to scan. They even admit that the original ink cartridges have to be installed in the printer for the scan to work even if they are empty (which is a lie btw, since my printer then still blocks the entire printer menu display and refuses to do anything). It's crazy how they are still allowed to do this. Thanks for the video 👍

Thanks ! Almost went out and bought me a new scanner.

Thank you bro.....it worked for me......love from india🇮🇳

@StupidPeopleCompany

5 жыл бұрын

Hey, I'm glad it worked!

Thanks a ton Man It helped a lot

I have a completely different printer to yours and it worked for me, so thankyou !

@StupidPeopleCompany

5 жыл бұрын

No problem! Can you please tell me the printer it fixed so I can write it in the description of the video please?

@9sunskungfu

5 жыл бұрын

@@StupidPeopleCompany Yeah sure "Canon Pixma"

Thank you. Got me out of a scrape. Nice and easy too.

@StupidPeopleCompany

3 жыл бұрын

Really glad to hear that man!

I used this on my epson workforce 520 and it worked. thank you.

@StupidPeopleCompany

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting us know about the printer!

Brilliant! Thanks!

@StupidPeopleCompany

5 жыл бұрын

No problem!

Thanks Alpha no fuss, so simple

thanks for the great advise

@StupidPeopleCompany

5 жыл бұрын

Hey! No problem! Glad it helped!

@Alpha Thaks for the Video. You may also consider the other Windows option "Windows Scan" available in the Microsoft Store for free. Gives more control and preview option.

@StupidPeopleCompany

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting! I should check that out! Thank you very much for the tip!

Slightly different approach for my Epson SX435W but got it to work. After selecting the printer, the "Start Scan" option was not there, so double clicked the printer. Epson application opened and there was the option to scan. Thanks Alpha

@StupidPeopleCompany

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for writting about your solution!

@LfcFan1977ATxda

5 жыл бұрын

@@StupidPeopleCompany No, thank you for putting up that video. It is just a shame that less tech savvy people will probably never see it and feel forced to buy more (genuine) ink cartridges in order to continue getting use out of the product they have purchased.

I dunno why some ppl disliked the vid, it worked for me.

@StupidPeopleCompany

6 жыл бұрын

Guess haters will always hate hahaha. Thank you for watching! By the way: what printer brand did you fix?

Thank you :)

@StupidPeopleCompany

3 жыл бұрын

No problem 😁!

Thanks Dude

@StupidPeopleCompany

5 жыл бұрын

No problem!

Thank you, it worked

@StupidPeopleCompany

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it worked! Please mention the printer it worked for!

It worked for me. Once I imported it, I had to copy it to my download page so I could attach it as a file to my e-mail. I have a HP Photosmart Plus B209A

@StupidPeopleCompany

4 жыл бұрын

Gla it worked!

Thanks man

@StupidPeopleCompany

5 жыл бұрын

No problem :D.

Didn't work with Canon Pixma mx490. But it was worth a shot.

Bro you are GOD sent !!! Huge Thanks for making this video. I was almost ready to throw my Printer in Year 2021, but you saved my ass !!! Cheers from a fellow KZreadr !!!

@StupidPeopleCompany

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

Many thanks Alpha. Worked on 2-yr old Epson WF-2750 when connected by cable as you said. Took a couple of attempts after going to printers&scanners. First would only offer flatbed scan, but eventually allowed ADF also. Can't remember how that was. The machine wont print because it says does not recognise the Bk cartridge, colours OK. Which is odd, because the Bk is genuine Epson, the colours are compatables. Just to emphasise, the printer will not print because it does not recognise a genuine cartridge and will not allow wi-fi scanning even though no ink needed. As others say, very poor practice by Epson.

@StupidPeopleCompany

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, indeed. And I'm glad it worked!

Doesn't work with Epson CX3800 series, since the unit SETS PROBLEM CODES in the physical machine independent of the software. The scan APPEARS to complete, but when it finishes (the "progress bar" gets to the end), it pops up an error window and states the unit has a problem and needs troubleshooting. Thank you very much anyway!

I'm guessing Brother caught on to this trick because it doesn't show the "Start Scan" option. When I try to scan from Brother's scan menu, it takes infinity to try to connect to the printer. Lucky for me, I have another printer, also without ink, that lets me use this trick with no problem. Thanks!

@StupidPeopleCompany

4 жыл бұрын

No problem! I'm glad it worked! About the other printer: try to install all the drivers for that specific printer. You can find them by searching the model of your printer online. After that, follow the instructions shown in the video to see if it works!

In my case I couldn't just click on my printer and on the scan button, although I've updated the driver beforehand, but on Win 8.1 there's a native app called Scan which worked for me. Hope this comment might be helpful for people with the same issue ;)

wont let me choose the top feed option on my Epson WF-2630

@StupidPeopleCompany

5 жыл бұрын

You can choose the flat bed option, put the paper where you can open the printer like a "lid" and you'll see a glass. Mane sure to place the paper you want to scan on the glass before selecting the flatbed option, and it should be able to scan your document.

Gave me enough information to do something similar on windows 11 for a 7 year old printer with windows vista drivers

Ok, so when I selected scan everything was greyed out.

It does not work for Canon Pixma MP180. The scanning window closes by itself.

@StupidPeopleCompany

5 жыл бұрын

Ok. Try to update the drivers and try again. Let me know if that works our for you.

Sadly your method did not work for my new Cannon TS 3522 printer/copier/scanner. Without both ink cartridges, it will not scan at all. 2023.01.26. ....... Please let me know when you come up with a solution for this new printer. Thank you.

That "start scan" option is missing for me..

EPSON STYLUS SX600FW - doesn't get past replace ink and so will not communicate with computer. Tested on windows 10 and scanner software updated from Epson website.

@StupidPeopleCompany

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, I'm sorry to hear that. Thank you so much for watching, attempting to solve the problem and mentioning the printer on the comments!

Thankx man I will try this. I spent 2 hours setting up my all in one Epson XP-900 But dam thing says Need Megna Ink.. and I am like WTF Does it need ink to Scan the document. I think it has to do with Installing software with every thing which is recommended by printer manufacture one of the BS in it is to block and not allow user to do any thing unless they buy ink and from them for twice the amount of a printer. And they specially tell you not to just connect printer with out software so they can sell ink.

@StupidPeopleCompany

3 жыл бұрын

The software is actually important in order to install the drivers the printer needs to communicate with the computer properly, but after installing the software, you should use the control panel. Hope this helps!

I tried this with my Canon Pixma TR8250 and it didn't work. Seems as thought the newer models have gotten hip to this little loophole.

@StupidPeopleCompany

4 жыл бұрын

Have you tried updating the drivers?

okay so im trying this with cannon epson 500....as soon as i click on scan, the window simply closes. Can you help me?

@StupidPeopleCompany

6 жыл бұрын

Do you have the printer connected to the computer with a cable?

@diptanshuagrawal5040

6 жыл бұрын

Alpha Yes.

@StupidPeopleCompany

6 жыл бұрын

Ok. Have you tried leaving the paper you want to copy on the printer in case after the window closes, the printer tries to scan your document or picture?

@diptanshuagrawal5040

6 жыл бұрын

Alpha I made sure that the connection was alright and I placed the paper also....I even waited for a while to see if anything happens

@StupidPeopleCompany

6 жыл бұрын

I will make sure to do some research about the problem to attempt to fix it. I apologize I'm not able to work on it right away.

My printer cum scanner is cannon prxma 287. this is not working

@StupidPeopleCompany

5 жыл бұрын

Did you try updating the drivers?

Didn’t work for my Workforce 520 with a cable connection. Indicated, “The current picture could not be copied because the scanner or camera is in use.”

@StupidPeopleCompany

5 жыл бұрын

Ah, that's unfortunate. I wish I can do more, but that's beyond my knowledge. Thank you for mentioning the problem. I'll make sure to work on a solution later on.

@StupidPeopleCompany

5 жыл бұрын

I think I found the problem: try reinstalling or updating all the drivers related to your printer, and try again. Let me know if that works for you or not.

I can't find that button on windows xp. :/

:( mine printer keep saying nothing in the feeder when there is

@StupidPeopleCompany

4 жыл бұрын

Does your printer have a flatbed?

@theriseoftony

4 жыл бұрын

Alpha yes anyway I just got the scanner by itself for 70.00 I use scanner more anyway lol

Omg I had no clue a scanner uses up ink... I thought the image was done electronically

@StupidPeopleCompany

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, some companies program the printers like this to make you buy them.

@piyushgardener

5 жыл бұрын

Me too

These are very shady practices on the Epson’s end. It can’t even cover to WiFi if there is no ink? Wtf?

@StupidPeopleCompany

4 жыл бұрын

Either that is a bad design by the engineers who made the printer, or they do that on purpose to force you to buy ink.

Mine still doesn't work

@StupidPeopleCompany

4 жыл бұрын

Did you update the drivers? What printer was it so we can let viewers know it will not work.

These companies should end up in a tribunal.

I cant see the video

@StupidPeopleCompany

5 жыл бұрын

What does it say?

Why does my EPSON WF-2660 need ink to send a FAX? I should be able to scan and fax from my EPSON without ink!!!!!!!!!!!

@StupidPeopleCompany

3 жыл бұрын

I asked the same thing before I figured a workaround lol.

When I try it I get an error lsg saying the machine cant be used,....NEVER BUY EPSON

@StupidPeopleCompany

3 жыл бұрын

:(

didn't work

@StupidPeopleCompany

5 жыл бұрын

Did you update the drivers before attempting to scan the documents? What exactly hapenned?

Epson TX710W scans Bummer it won't work for direct to USB though - which is how I usually use it At least most Canon ones let you hold the cancel button - which resets it Epson are thieves and I'll NEVER buy another Epson product !

@StupidPeopleCompany

4 жыл бұрын

There are some other Canon printers that won't work with this method, says some of the viewers of this video. But yeah, the fact that it won't let you do that might be some of the tactics of the makers of the printer in order to make you buy ink. Luckily, there's always a way around it!

Impressed.,,if that would 3y old child conclude.,. Gj, waste of time...

@StupidPeopleCompany

5 жыл бұрын

I don't get your point...