Add a Network Scanner to Epson Scan 2 (Windows and macOS)

Applies To

  • Operating Systems: Windows, macOS

  • Hardware: Epson network/Wi-Fi scanners and multifunction printers. This article does not apply to USB-connected scanners, which are added to Epson Scan 2 automatically.

  • Software: Epson Scan 2

  • Related Articles:

    • KA-01833 (Epson Scan 2 Utility)
    • KA-01828 (Epson Scan 2 Maintenance Utility)
    • KA-01731 (using Windows Scan if Epson Scan is unavailable for your product)

Description

This article explains how to install Epson Scan 2 and add an Epson scanner that is already connected to your network. It does not cover connecting the scanner to Wi-Fi or configuring network settings on the scanner itself.

Tip: If your scanner is connected via USB cable, it will be added to Epson Scan 2 automatically — the network-scanner steps below are only needed for scanners connected over the network.

Solution

Before you begin: Ensure the scanner or printer is already connected to the same network as your computer. If the device is not yet connected to Wi-Fi or Ethernet, complete the network setup first.

1. Install Epson Scan 2 (If Not Already Installed)

  1. Visit Epson Support.
  2. Enter your product's name or serial number.
  3. Select Drivers, then select and download Epson Scan 2.
  4. Open and run the downloaded installer, following any on-screen prompts.

2. Start Epson Scan 2

  • Windows 11 / Windows 10: click Start, then select All Apps > EPSON > Epson Scan 2 > Epson Scan 2.
  • Windows 8.1 / Windows 8: enter the application name in the search charm, then select the icon shown.
  • Windows 7: click Start, then select All Programs or Programs > EPSON > Epson Scan 2 > Epson Scan 2.
  • macOS: click Go > Applications > Epson Software > Epson Scan 2.

The Scanner Settings screen appears the first time you start Epson Scan 2. If the main Epson Scan 2 screen appears instead, select Settings from the Scanner menu to reach it.

Note: If Add and Delete appear greyed out, click Enable Editing, and allow changes when prompted by User Account Control (Windows) or by entering an administrator username and password (macOS).

3. Add a Network Scanner

Select your operating system below and follow the steps for your situation.

Windows

If You Have No Scanners Installed (Windows)

  1. Open Epson Scan 2 — you'll see the blank startup screen shown below.

    Epson Scan 2 Windows blank startup screen, no scanner installed

  2. Click Enable Editing to enable the Add button.

    Epson Scan 2 Windows: Enable Editing button
  3. Click Yes on the pop-up window.

  4. Click the Add button, then continue with "Add the Network Scanner (Windows)" below.

    Epson Scan 2 Windows: Add button
If You Already Have a Scanner Installed (Windows)

  1. Click the Scanner drop-down menu.

    Epson Scan 2 Windows: Scanner drop-down menu

  2. Select Settings.

    Epson Scan 2 Windows: Settings option

  3. Click Enable Editing to enable the Add button.

    Epson Scan 2 Windows: Enable Editing button in settings
  4. Click Yes on the pop-up window.

  5. Click the Add button, then continue with "Add the Network Scanner (Windows)" below.

    Epson Scan 2 Windows: Add button in settings
Add the Network Scanner (Windows)

  1. Select the scanner you want to add from the Model list. Epson Scan 2 automatically starts searching your local network for the selected scanner.

    Epson Scan 2 Windows: searching the network for the selected scanner model
    Note: You can rename the scanner by changing the text in the Name box.

  2. To add a scanner manually using its IP address instead, select Enter Address.

    Epson Scan 2 Windows: Enter Address option

  3. Type in the scanner's IP address, then click Add.

    Epson Scan 2 Windows: entering the scanner's IP address

  4. The scanner now appears as a selectable device in the Scanner drop-down box. Click OK to complete setup.

    Epson Scan 2 Windows: scanner added and selectable in the drop-down

macOS

If You Have No Scanners Installed (macOS)

  1. Open Epson Scan 2 — you'll see the blank startup screen shown below.

    Epson Scan 2 macOS blank startup screen, no scanner installed

  2. Click the padlock icon to enable the Add button.

    Epson Scan 2 macOS: padlock icon to unlock settings

  3. Enter your Mac's username and password (your Mac login/admin credentials, not your Epson account), then click OK.

    macOS authentication prompt for username and password

  4. Click the Add button, then continue with "Add the Network Scanner (macOS)" below.

    Epson Scan 2 macOS: Add (plus) button
If You Already Have a Scanner Installed (macOS)

  1. Click the Scanner drop-down menu.

    Epson Scan 2 macOS: Scanner drop-down menu

  2. Select Settings.

    Epson Scan 2 macOS: Settings option

  3. Click the padlock icon to enable the Add button.

    Epson Scan 2 macOS: padlock icon in settings

  4. Enter your Mac's username and password (your Mac login/admin credentials, not your Epson account), then click OK.

    macOS authentication prompt for username and password

  5. Click the Add button, then continue with "Add the Network Scanner (macOS)" below.

    Epson Scan 2 macOS: Add (plus) button in settings
Add the Network Scanner (macOS)

  1. Select the scanner you want to add from the Model list. Epson Scan 2 automatically starts searching your local network for the selected scanner.

    Epson Scan 2 macOS: searching the network for the selected scanner model
    Note: You can rename the scanner by changing the text in the Name box.

  2. To add a scanner manually using its IP address instead, select Enter Address.

    Epson Scan 2 macOS: Enter Address option

  3. Type in the scanner's IP address, then click Add.

    Epson Scan 2 macOS: entering the scanner's IP address

  4. The scanner now appears as a selectable device in the Scanner drop-down box. Click OK to complete setup.

    Epson Scan 2 macOS: scanner added and selectable in the drop-down