Bravo! You solved an annoying problem! I only use my Epsom Printer for scanning so couldn't until I viewed your video. Thank you!!!
@user-zv2fl7cc9x4 ай бұрын
Thanks a ton Man It helped a lot
@Timotor5 ай бұрын
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.
@Apostate-518 ай бұрын
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.
@manuel.camelo10 ай бұрын
These companies should end up in a tribunal.
@tensorflaw10 ай бұрын
Gave me enough information to do something similar on windows 11 for a 7 year old printer with windows vista drivers
@howtocookazombie10 ай бұрын
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 👍
@scr0wny258 Жыл бұрын
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 ;)
@Eduardo_Espinoza Жыл бұрын
I can't find that button on windows xp. :/
@dimkadimon Жыл бұрын
Legendary video. You saved my life!
@takeshiyamada698 Жыл бұрын
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.
@pizzaovenpizza Жыл бұрын
thanks man, you're a god send. Fuck these printer manufacturers.
@renodog911 Жыл бұрын
Thanks ! Almost went out and bought me a new scanner.
@Thegrizful2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Even though your video is a few years old your tutorial worked perfect for me in Windows 10!!
@kastheone2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, this worked flawlessly
@euphonicvibrations2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alpha no fuss, so simple
@markhawkins46432 жыл бұрын
Didn't work with Canon Pixma mx490. But it was worth a shot.
@simplywonderful4492 жыл бұрын
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!
@dorothygiglio86562 жыл бұрын
I used this on my epson workforce 520 and it worked. thank you.
@StupidPeopleCompany2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting us know about the printer!
@ThinkAloud2 жыл бұрын
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 !!!
@StupidPeopleCompany2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@patrickfluke85843 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Got me out of a scrape. Nice and easy too.
@StupidPeopleCompany3 жыл бұрын
Really glad to hear that man!
@mrgriffey60263 жыл бұрын
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!!!!!!!!!!!
@StupidPeopleCompany3 жыл бұрын
I asked the same thing before I figured a workaround lol.
@christinagarner14803 жыл бұрын
When I try it I get an error lsg saying the machine cant be used,....NEVER BUY EPSON
@StupidPeopleCompany3 жыл бұрын
:(
@stephenhogg61543 жыл бұрын
Ok, so when I selected scan everything was greyed out.
@martinamakek96083 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@StupidPeopleCompany3 жыл бұрын
No problem 😁!
@ProteoEuthismos3 жыл бұрын
@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.
@StupidPeopleCompany3 жыл бұрын
Interesting! I should check that out! Thank you very much for the tip!
@anoc55113 жыл бұрын
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.
@StupidPeopleCompany3 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!
@ET_Explorer4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, it worked
@StupidPeopleCompany3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it worked! Please mention the printer it worked for!
@derbigpr5004 жыл бұрын
Once I'm done scanning these papers, I'm taking my old Epson out to the backyard and I'll have some with it and a few hammers and axes. Motherfuckers.
@haitianptc3334 жыл бұрын
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!
@StupidPeopleCompany4 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!
@sariydfeliciano17924 жыл бұрын
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!
@StupidPeopleCompany4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@theriseoftony4 жыл бұрын
:( mine printer keep saying nothing in the feeder when there is
@StupidPeopleCompany4 жыл бұрын
Does your printer have a flatbed?
@theriseoftony4 жыл бұрын
Alpha yes anyway I just got the scanner by itself for 70.00 I use scanner more anyway lol
@Chalavange4 жыл бұрын
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
@StupidPeopleCompany4 жыл бұрын
Gla it worked!
@Eddy-py3zz4 жыл бұрын
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.
@StupidPeopleCompany4 жыл бұрын
Yes, indeed. And I'm glad it worked!
@mijiasample63344 жыл бұрын
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 !
@StupidPeopleCompany4 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!
@dzignerdigital33314 жыл бұрын
OMG you're a life-saver !!!! Thank you very much !!!
@StupidPeopleCompany4 жыл бұрын
No problem :).
@tee-73074 жыл бұрын
These are very shady practices on the Epson’s end. It can’t even cover to WiFi if there is no ink? Wtf?
@StupidPeopleCompany4 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.
@reinebaeten58954 жыл бұрын
Mine still doesn't work
@StupidPeopleCompany4 жыл бұрын
Did you update the drivers? What printer was it so we can let viewers know it will not work.
@dorarobertson28974 жыл бұрын
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.
@StupidPeopleCompany4 жыл бұрын
Have you tried updating the drivers?
@mikenumpty93664 жыл бұрын
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.
@StupidPeopleCompany4 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!
@lathab74154 жыл бұрын
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!!!!!
@StupidPeopleCompany4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I can help!
@bluefoxxcosplay47544 жыл бұрын
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 !
@StupidPeopleCompany4 жыл бұрын
No problem 😁!
@mihakosir72215 жыл бұрын
Impressed.,,if that would 3y old child conclude.,. Gj, waste of time...
@StupidPeopleCompany5 жыл бұрын
I don't get your point...
@advanceservices28295 жыл бұрын
I cant see the video
@StupidPeopleCompany5 жыл бұрын
What does it say?
@nickiemillington47155 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I was so frustrated, and your video solved my problem.
@StupidPeopleCompany5 жыл бұрын
No problem! I'm glad to help!
@wannabetechnician74515 жыл бұрын
printer manufacturers are the scum on earth
@donnabailey97475 жыл бұрын
wont let me choose the top feed option on my Epson WF-2630
@StupidPeopleCompany5 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.
@mr2211605 жыл бұрын
thanks for the great advise
@StupidPeopleCompany5 жыл бұрын
Hey! No problem! Glad it helped!
@merlinpi5 жыл бұрын
Really appreciated, it worked ! They block you for any other function even though no ink is required to scan... Thieves...
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That "start scan" option is missing for me..
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 a ton Man It helped a lot
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.
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.
These companies should end up in a tribunal.
Gave me enough information to do something similar on windows 11 for a 7 year old printer with windows vista drivers
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 👍
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 ;)
I can't find that button on windows xp. :/
Legendary video. You saved my life!
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.
thanks man, you're a god send. Fuck these printer manufacturers.
Thanks ! Almost went out and bought me a new scanner.
Thank you. Even though your video is a few years old your tutorial worked perfect for me in Windows 10!!
Thank you very much, this worked flawlessly
Thanks Alpha no fuss, so simple
Didn't work with Canon Pixma mx490. But it was worth a shot.
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 used this on my epson workforce 520 and it worked. thank you.
Thanks for letting us know about the printer!
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 !!!
Glad I could help!
Thank you. Got me out of a scrape. Nice and easy too.
Really glad to hear that man!
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!!!!!!!!!!!
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
:(
Ok, so when I selected scan everything was greyed out.
Thank you :)
No problem 😁!
@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.
Interesting! I should check that out! Thank you very much for the tip!
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.
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!
Thank you, it worked
I'm glad it worked! Please mention the printer it worked for!
Once I'm done scanning these papers, I'm taking my old Epson out to the backyard and I'll have some with it and a few hammers and axes. Motherfuckers.
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!
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!
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!
You're welcome!
:( mine printer keep saying nothing in the feeder when there is
Does your printer have a flatbed?
Alpha yes anyway I just got the scanner by itself for 70.00 I use scanner more anyway lol
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
Gla it worked!
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.
Yes, indeed. And I'm glad it worked!
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 !
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!
OMG you're a life-saver !!!! Thank you very much !!!
No problem :).
These are very shady practices on the Epson’s end. It can’t even cover to WiFi if there is no ink? Wtf?
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
Did you update the drivers? What printer was it so we can let viewers know it will not work.
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.
Have you tried updating the drivers?
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.
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!
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!!!!!
I'm glad I can help!
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 !
No problem 😁!
Impressed.,,if that would 3y old child conclude.,. Gj, waste of time...
I don't get your point...
I cant see the video
What does it say?
Thank you so much! I was so frustrated, and your video solved my problem.
No problem! I'm glad to help!
printer manufacturers are the scum on earth
wont let me choose the top feed option on my Epson WF-2630
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.
thanks for the great advise
Hey! No problem! Glad it helped!
Really appreciated, it worked ! They block you for any other function even though no ink is required to scan... Thieves...
Thank you for watching!
exactly!