can i scan even though the printer stated my ink cartriges are not installed properly. i tried everything.?

Whenever I have had an "all in one" printer/scanner device, nothing would work until good ink cartridges were installed. It might be something designed intentionally, to force the user to buy ink, which is a big moneymaker for manufacturers.

Most printers, no. Until they're happily set up they won't take commands.

This may sound stupid, and I know you do not use any ink when you try to scan, fax, copy etc, but all printer options need to be functional to make the printer complete and fully operational for use. So you will need a sufficient amount of ink in all cartridges in order to scan. A replacement ink cartridge may be necessary

try it. start the scan from the scan software on the computer.

some brands are ok with this, others won't let you

its an epson workforce 430

You can use the scanner to copy and print internally so perfectly logical and not stupid as some idiots say.

U may scan