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Epson Scanner will not scan with new 24" Mac.

When I try to scan with my Epson Workforce 520, I get a message "Scanner is in use by another application". I only have one computer linked to my scanner/printer. Any thoughts please?

iMac 24″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Aug 26, 2021 1:26 PM

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Aug 26, 2021 1:34 PM in response to patm524

Boot into Safe Mode according to Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support and try to scan from there. Reboot normally and try again.


NOTE: Safe Mode boot can take up to 10 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


Epson Scanner will not scan with new 24" Mac.

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