epson scanner

tinkerbell1978

hi, a friend kindly gave me an epson perfection 1670 scanner all the leads etc set it up with the disk etc and now i am not sure what i am doing wrong because i lift the lid put the item i want to scan on the glass shut the lid and go to my start button and to epson scan and scan now it makes all the right noises and i checked it was moving etc and it is but nothing comes on the screen the preview is blank and after the scan the picture on my comp is blank?? whats wrong?? help please!!!! thanks!! have windows xp if that changes anything.

mar<

I had this once - took it apart and a lead was disconnected - scanners don't travel well.

superscaper

Also is it unlocked at the side?

tinkerbell1978

yes it's unlocked and just checked all the leads i will have to get my OH brother to look at it see if he can work it out oh well thanks for the help though!