Epson Perfection V300 Photo Scanner

[carpenter86]

I have used this machine for some years and it has been terrific - with Windows 10...
I have a new Windows 11 computer and no amount of downloading the driver offered and looking all over the net for help (including, of course, Epson) has gotten it up and running, The offered driver won't load. Epson offers no help with this, nor a definitive statement that it will not work with W11.

Any ideas?

 

[UpAndPrinting]

Have you right clicked the driver installer and chose Windows 10 or even earlier from Run Options?

 

[ChrisWilliford]

Hi,

I know how frustrating this can be. Here are a few things you can try to get your Epson V300 working on Windows 11:

1. Run the Driver in Compatibility Mode:
   • Download the Windows 10 driver.
   • Right-click the file > Properties > Compatibility tab > Select "Run in compatibility mode for Windows 10."
2. Use VueScan Software:
   • This third-party software works with many older scanners and might bypass the need for official drivers.
3. Check Windows Update:
   • Go to Device Manager, find the scanner (or unknown device), right-click, and select "Update Driver."

Hopefully, one of these works for you. Let us know how it goes!