12000XL has no more function as Ethernet network scanner [!}; at this price it should be. Its previous version, the 10,000XL, includes an additional board for Ethernet connectivity and that makes a big difference. Both models are excellent scanners, the best I've found for large format work, but the Ethernet loss is very puzzling. Now only USB2. THERE WAS NO EXPLANATION FROM EPSON TECHNICAL SUPPORT. 10000XL is still available.