How to Fix the Scanner Is in Use or Unavailable E1460-B305 in Epson Scanner
1How to Fix the Scanner Is in Use or Unavailable E1460-B305 in Epson Scanner
Following an upgrade to Windows 11 or Windows 10, some Epson scanner users encounter the scanning error e1460-b305. The error says ‘The scanner is in use or unavailable’, when none of the situations seem true.
This problem is caused when a USB 3.0 supported Epson device is connected to a computer that supports USB 3.0 but is either connected to a USB 2.0 port or is connected to a USB 3.0 port using a USB 2.0 cable.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
scanner is in use or unavailable
what to do if scanner is not working
how to fix scanner error
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This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.