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Just got done trying to get it to work with my Chromebook for a couple hours.. I can go through the setup process.. but it never does see it. Even when its a direct ad hoc connection.. it never brings it up during the search. Frustrating since a google search on compatible chromebook scanners listed this device.. =(
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I can verify that the Epson DocumentScan Android app on a Google Pixelbook Chromebook does not see my ES500W scanner either. Their app doesn't seem to be able to find the scanners. I know it works with other versions of Android, as I can successfully scan using the ES500W scanner using the DocumentScan Android app on a Google Pixel phone and on a Samsung Galaxy Tablet. It would be great if the Epson developers could make the DocumentScan app work on the Android version that is on Chromebooks.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Even though this question is 2 years old, it looks like there still isn't a viable solution for Chromebooks (which was the main feature I was hoping for). Modern ChromeOS notebooks can now download and install Android apps from the Play Store. So I've installed the Android Epson DocumentScan app from Play Store but my Pixelbook can't see the DS-40 scanner. The app wasn't designed for USB connections to the scanner, so this option isn't available either. I'm of the impression that Epson needs to update their app (it's barely workable in the first place). I've successfully set it up wirelessly with a Pixel 2 XL, Macbook Pro, and a Mac Pro running both MacOS High Sierra and Windows 10, so I know the scanner works just fine (and because I've gotten it working on so many other devices, I've decided to hang onto this scanner). Something about ChromeOS can't see it (via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct). So long story short, despite not working with ChromeOS yet, I still like this scanner and I'm keeping it. But if you really want a scanner that works with Chromebooks, you'll want one that's SANE compatible (like some of the Brother scanners). Fun fact: The Windows version seems to be the most optimized version of the app, with MacOS coming a close second. The scanned file sizes are similar between the two, but for some reason the scans on Android are really big in comparison. The OCR app on Windows gives the smallest file sizes. Epson needs to start cranking on them updates!
I would recommend:
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I do not see why it wouldnt, as long as your chromebook has the wifi feature and enough space to download the app!
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