Image Capture doesn't detect scanner

The scanner of my Epson Stylus Photo RX500 is not detected when Image Capture is launched. Is there a workaround or pref that needs to be changed?
I would like to use Image Capture instead of Epson Scan. Epson Scan doesn't work well in my experience.
Thanks for your help,
Eaglepeak

I installed Epson Scan again.

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