For Windows 98 Users - Epson PERFECTION 1240U Reference Manual

EPSON Perfection 1240 appearing under Imaging Device with
an exclamation (!) mark:
Note:
Screen shots of Windows 98 are used here for illustration.

For Windows 98 users

If EPSON Perfection 1240 appears under Other devices with
a ? mark
Note:
Make sure your scanner is plugged in and connected to your computer.
If your scanner is unplugged or not connected to your computer, you
cannot reinstall the driver properly.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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