07/24/2026
Scanners only break down when you're in a rush, right?
If your Epson scanner is throwing this error:
"The scanner is in use or unavailable. Please wait. (E1460-B304)"
Here’s the quick fix that actually works in under 60 seconds! 👇
Sol 1: Restart Windows Image Acquisition (WIA)
1. Open Task Manager.
2. Search for WIA in the search bar.
3. Right-click on (WIA) and click restart.
Sol 2: Power Cycle the scanner
1. Turn off your Epson scanner.
2. Unplug both the power and USB cables from the scanner.
3. Wait 2 minutes.
4. Restart your PC, reconnect both cables, and turn scanner on.
5. Try to scan again.
