Epson Perfection 1240U Driver Download (Official)
The Perfection 1240U is a scanner manufactured by Epson. Scanner drivers act as an interface between the scanner hardware and the operating system, utilizing Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). As operating systems evolve, the APIs may change. Updated drivers ensure that the scanner can communicate effectively with the latest API versions, preventing compatibility issues and system instability. This driver - "epson12242.exe" - has been downloaded 254 times and is rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews. The uploader reports that this update will work successfully on PCs running Windows Vista. The total disk space used for this update is 7.2 MB.
Supported Models
Epson Perfection 1240U
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows Vista
File Name
Versions
v5.71A (23-Mar-2007)
Additional Notes
TWAIN 5 Driver v5.71A
This self-extracting file contains the Epson TWAIN 5 Driver v5.71A for Windows Vista 32-bit Edition. This file extracts to your hard drive and is placed in C:\EPSON\epson12242_twain5_driver_571a. Installation instructions: Double-click the downloaded file. Click Continue in the User Account Control dialog box. Click Install this driver software anyway in the Windows Security dialog box. Click Locate and install driver software (recommended) in the Found New Hardware dialog box. Notes: A TWAIN compliant Windows Vista 32-bit supported scanning application is required. The buttons on the scanner and the HELP functionality in this driver are not supported in Windows Vista.
Uploaded By
Manivannan (DG Staff Member) on 14-Sep-2009
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How to Update Epson Perfection 1240U Device Drivers
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To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Epson website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ISSetup.dll | 552.2 KB | 28 Feb 2007 |
| _Setup.dll | 386.0 KB | 18 May 2006 |
| data1.cab | 669.4 KB | 28 Feb 2007 |
| data2.cab | 5.7 MB | 28 Feb 2007 |
| layout.bin | 455 bytes | 28 Feb 2007 |
| setup.exe | 455.6 KB | 25 May 2006 |
| setup.ini | 493 bytes | 28 Feb 2007 |