I unplugged my epson perfection 1670 scanner because my my mac said it was not connected--now when I scan something there is no image--just some lines--how do I correct this?

I had exactly the same problem after moving my scanner to a new location, even though it was locked... it happened blank scanns, so I was about to go get my self a new scanner.
What I did was to get a cotton pad, put alot of alcohol on it and clean both sides of the connection usb cable in/out and then let it dry. Also I unistall all the epson scanner applications and reinstall with the new driver epson 12699.
It worked perfect, try it you have nothing to loose.

Just want to check that you are putting the paper face down.
Then i'd unplug it, turn off your computer, turn on your computer and then plug in the scanner.
Let the computer find the hardware, and if it has its own drivers, let it use them, if not, supply the disc and let it install from there.
Sometimes there is a lock, you must make sure you are not locked. (this is to protect the scanner during shipping.)

The image sensor may have gone bad. Try reinstalling the driver, if it does not work... It is time to get a new one (it is more expensive fixing a scanner than buying it brand new). Sorry. Good luck.

Just check if you have enough space where you are directing the scanning software to save the scanned images. You may be running short of disc space.
S. Mohan

I can not copy scanned pictures from my epson perfection 1670 scanner from windows xp. Everything works from taking the scan and putting into a folder to be copied. When I bring this folder up to copy a blank 4"x4" or so window shows. I've used this scanner for 2 years or more and have had no problems till now.

In this case Try to Do a Wia scan i will tell u how..........

Windows Vista: Go to Start/All Programmes/Windows Photo Gallery...........
There you will see an option saying File click on that and now on the drop down click on Import from Scanner or Camera.........Select ur scanner from that list and click on Import.............
If it doesnt scan and does the same thing it insists that there should be a Problem with the scanner.........
If that works..........
Software Problem.............
Uninstall and Reinstall the software................
Good Luck..................

Epson PERFECTION 1670 AC Adapter driver download

Same Problem (WinXP System). I found leaving it off when not using it fixes my problems. (Its like the scanner light overheats or overloads the light receptors and it just sees white from then on, no matter what you do on the pc side of things). Other problems while stumbling into this "fix" include WIA drivers loaded which will stop scanner working properly, and finally scanner drivers seemingly working when USB cable in connected to another port other than what it was installed on but no image is shown (Not 100% sure if it was same problem as detailed at top)

Here's what Epson tech support sent me about this problem:


Thank you for contacting the Epson Connection.

The error you are receiving may be from the twain driver but also the
Scanner itself. Please have your scanner checked with a technician. You
may
find the neares one by clicking on the link below.

http://www.epson.ca/cgi-bin/ceStore/support/SupportIndex.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes


If you require further assistance with this particular issue, please
ensure
all of our previous correspondence is contained in your reply, so we
can
better track the history of this issue.

If you have a different issue, please submit another E-form via our
website
(http://www.epson.com), and we will respond in a timely manner. Thank
you
again for contacting Epson.


Patrick H
Epson Connection

Here's what Epson tech support sent me about this problem:


Thank you for contacting the Epson Connection.

The error you are receiving may be from the twain driver but also the
Scanner itself. Please have your scanner checked with a technician. You
may
find the neares one by clicking on the link below.

http://www.epson.ca/cgi-bin/ceStore/support/SupportIndex.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes


If you require further assistance with this particular issue, please
ensure
all of our previous correspondence is contained in your reply, so we
can
better track the history of this issue.

If you have a different issue, please submit another E-form via our
website
(http://www.epson.com), and we will respond in a timely manner. Thank
you
again for contacting Epson.


Patrick H
Epson Connection