Epson scanner 2450 won't work in OSX 1.5.2

I am trying to install my epson perfection 2450 scanner on my Mac Pro with OSX 1.5.2 but it won't work.
I was able to install the driver a couple of times but I couldn't get the scanner to show up in the import options in Photoshop as it does in Windows. It worked from its own scan window OK.
I tried to uninstall it and reinstall it a few times to see if it worked but now it doesn't even want to load the basic scan interface.
Also, the Smart panel app that is supposed to enable scanning from within programs like Photoshop or Word doesn't seem to exist.
The drivers at Epson UK are from 2004 and those on the US website are from 2006. The documentation says that it should work in OSX.
Can anyone please advise on what I need to do or if this scanner is able to scan in OSX 1.5.2?
It's a good scanner and I can't afford to go out and buy another one just to for OSX.
Thanks for any advice.

Hi. I had the same problem with the Epson 2450 using Photoshop CS3. I found this solution. Open Image Capture app and go to the preferences box. Tick the box for Image Capture to open up when scanner is connected. Turn on scanner and it should recognise scanner and open window box. From there you can set your preference and for it to open with Photoshop after scanning. I hope this helps as it has for me.

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