How to install an ICA driver and scan with Image Capture

Applies To

  • Operating Systems: macOS
  • Hardware: Epson scanners and All-In-Ones not supported by a full Epson Scan driver on the current macOS version.
  • Related Articles:
    • KA-01386 (using Image Capture once the ICA driver is installed)
    • KA-01092 (using EPSON Scan instead, if your product does support it — recommended over ICA where available, for better functionality).

Description

Some older products aren't supported by a full Epson scanner driver on the latest macOS versions. Basic scanning is still available using Image Capture (ICA), which is built into macOS, via Epson's ICA driver.

Note: If your product is supported by an Epson Scan driver, use that instead for the best functionality — see KA-01092.

Solution

Installing the ICA Driver

The latest ICA Scanner Driver for your product is available only via Apple's Software Update, not a direct Epson download.

  1. Prepare your product's connection:

    • USB or Ethernet: connect the printer/scanner to your Mac and make sure it's powered on.
    • Wireless, already connected to your router: make sure the printer is powered on.
    • Wireless, not yet connected to your router: connect it via the printer's control panel first. Note that single-function scanners don't work with ICA drivers over a wireless connection — only USB/Ethernet.
  2. Select the Apple menu, then select Software Update or App Store.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the available updates.

Scanning With Image Capture

  1. Make sure the scanner or All-In-One is powered on and connected directly to your Mac via USB.
  2. Open Finder, type Image Capture, and open the application.
  3. Your Epson product appears under Devices or Shared on the left. Click its name to see basic settings, including scan mode and save location.
  4. Click Scan to start scanning.
    Scan button
  5. For more options — Kind (Text, Colour, or Black & White photo), Resolution, Size, Format, and Image Correction — click Show Details for advanced settings.
    More scanning options
  6. Once finished, the scanned image saves to your chosen location.
Note: For more detail on Image Capture's specific scan settings, see the guide within the application itself, via its Help menu.