Epson XP 202 scanner not detected

Zumerset Snr · 05-03-2017, 06:18 AM

I have an all in one Epson XP 202 Printer, Scanner, Photocopier. In Linux the Printer works very well but I can not make Linux recognise I have a Scanner. When I launch Simple Scan it tells me "NO scanner detected." I have downloaded the Epson Linux driver package and endeavoured to follow the install instruction. However I have to admit I have been so far unsuccessful. Any advice to simplify or offer an alternative answer to this problem will be well received.

hydrurga · 05-03-2017, 06:29 AM

Are you connected directly to your printer, or using it in wifi mode through your router?

The reason I ask is that I very recently installed the Epson scan software on my Mint 18.1 MATE machine for my Epson XP-432 printer, but can only scan if directly connected to the printer. If you're happy enough with that, I'll share what I did to get it to work.

Zumerset Snr · 05-03-2017, 07:02 AM

Thanks for reply.
I am through WIFI as the printer/scanner is another room.

syg00 · 05-03-2017, 07:11 AM

I have an XP-220 in the house. I recall trying briefly to get wifi working, but desisted. I too connect via USB.

hydrurga · 05-03-2017, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Zumerset Snr

Thanks for reply.
I am through WIFI as the printer/scanner is another room.

Ok. Sorry that I can't help then. I print through wifi with no problems at all, but I just couldn't get the scanner to work through wifi. I have a laptop so it's easy enough for me to directly scan from the printer.

I'd obviously be very interested to learn if you do get it working.