Maybe as a workaround just create another user for one of the scanners? It would be a PITA but it beats having to reinstall all that stuff back and forth etc.

The Epson Perfection 4490 Photo is a speedy midrange scanner that offers a 4800 dpi scanning resolution and a built-in transparency unit with support for 35mm slides and filmstrips. It did a ...

In modern incarnations of Linux -- especially Ubuntu -- most scanners work when plugged in via USB. Many Epson printers work on Linux without the need of additional drivers, but you can also install ...

For nearly a decade, Bill focused on printer and scanner technology and reviews for PCMag, and wrote about computer technology since well before the advent of the internet. He authored or co-authored ...

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The Epson DS-800WN ($899) is a networkable high-volume sheet-fed scanner that combines fast scan speeds with a wide range of connectivity options. It has a large 100-sheet automatic document feeder ...

Epson has launched the WorkForce ES-550W and ES-590W wireless document scanners, combining high-speed duplex scanning, advanced media handling, and direct-to-cloud features with Epson ScanSmart ...

The Perfection V700 Photo scanner is a mid-range flatbed scanner with a split personality. It offers up to 4,800 dpi (dots per inch) scans for reflective media, like magazines and photographs, but it ...