SCANNER WILL PREVIEW BUT NOT SCAN, All ok until today. Still perfect Preview then message 'Cannot read or write file' after hitting Scan button.

IN PHOTOSHOP 24.1.1

Scanner will Preview perfectly but will not scan.

All ok until today. Preview OK then message 'Cannot read or write file' after hitting Scan button.


Using Ventura 13.2.1

iMac 27″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Feb 22, 2023 8:32 AM

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Posted on Feb 22, 2023 9:16 AM

Give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.


NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.


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Feb 22, 2023 9:16 AM in response to Patonspage

Give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.


NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.


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SCANNER WILL PREVIEW BUT NOT SCAN, All ok until today. Still perfect Preview then message 'Cannot read or write file' after hitting Scan button.

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