Epson Scanner Drivers

With my new iMac using Mountain Lion 10.8.2, I find I cannot use my Epson Stylus Photo RX620 scanner using Apple Image Capture software.
I can take an overview, but cannot capture the final scan because a scanner error occurs.
It suggests updating the driver, but Apple's update server has been unavailable for some time now for downloading printer/scanner drivers.
Epson's scanner software is unavailable for Mountain Lion.
I've tried downloading the entire Epson driver library to no avail.
Using my MacBook with Snow Leopard, I have no problem using this scanner with Image Capture.
Suggestions appreciated.

Edward, I am 99% certain that you will.
From looking recently at the Epson site, their mention of Intel macs is to inform us that their drivers now also work with the dreaded Intel Macs despite Rosetta.
It will certainly work with OS 10.4.6 - I have the Epson Perfection 3490 and that works a treat.

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I decided to configure the scanner to work both inside the CS3 apps and outside as a stand alone.
I was successful. The prior issue I had - where the Espon Scan Utility would not start on its own as a stand alone interface - was caused by my having installed the more recent drivers 2.95A over those that came on the Epson installation CD.
I was able to correct the problem by doing the following:
1. Turn off and unplug the USB cable from the Epson scanner (either should work I did both just to be safe).
2. Insert the original Epson installation CD and follow the prompts until you get to the Easy Install prompt.
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6. Open the installer file. It will open a folder on your desktop.
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8. If you check your Applications folder you should find an Epson Scanner Monitor app. It will disappear once you plug in and turn on your scanner.
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