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IMy Epson Perfection 4490 Photo scanner no longer works with the new Mac OS. Is there new software available to restore it's operation?

I need to restore my Epson Perfection 4490 Photo scanner, as it no longer works with the new MAC OS.

iMac 27″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Aug 27, 2022 10:36 PM

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Posted on Aug 28, 2022 7:39 PM

If you check the Epson Support page for the 4490 you will find drivers for Catalina (10.15) as well as Big Sur (11.x) and Monterey (12.x).


Here's the link for the Catalina driver:

https://epson.com/Support/Scanners/Perfection-Series/Epson-Perfection-4490-Photo/s/SPT_B11B176011?review-filter=macOS+10.15.x


You will need to install the ICA driver.

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Aug 28, 2022 7:39 PM in response to Weebeasties

If you check the Epson Support page for the 4490 you will find drivers for Catalina (10.15) as well as Big Sur (11.x) and Monterey (12.x).


Here's the link for the Catalina driver:

https://epson.com/Support/Scanners/Perfection-Series/Epson-Perfection-4490-Photo/s/SPT_B11B176011?review-filter=macOS+10.15.x


You will need to install the ICA driver.

Aug 27, 2022 11:10 PM in response to Weebeasties

Weebeasties Said:

"IMy Epson Perfection 4490 Photo scanner no longer works with the new Mac OS. Is there new software available to restore it's operation?: I need to restore my Epson Perfection 4490 Photo scanner, as it no longer works with the new MAC OS."

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Troubleshooting macOS and Epson:

Contact Epson. They probably have yet to provide the drivers for this printer to work with the iOD you've installed. Start Here: https://www.brother.com/contact-us

Aug 28, 2022 7:30 AM in response to Weebeasties

Hi,


You may want to have a look at the following Epson support page. Different regions may offer different drivers.

https://epson.com/Support/Scanners/Perfection-Series/Epson-Perfection-4490-Photo/s/SPT_B11B176011?review-filter=macOS+12.x


Image Capture can be used for scanning (an ICA driver may be needed).


If necessary, you could perhaps check whether a commercial product such as VueScan would be of interest.

Aug 28, 2022 12:08 PM in response to Jan Hedlund

There is an ICA Scanner Driver v5.8.11 for Apple's Image Capture utility under the Epson link above. Would this be adequate (also for VueScan)?


Maybe. Best to confer with Hamrick about this scanner support issue. They may also only support the 4490 on a platform that still runs 32-bit software, or not support Apple Silicon platforms, based on the age of the scanner.

IMy Epson Perfection 4490 Photo scanner no longer works with the new Mac OS. Is there new software available to restore it's operation?

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