Bad Plugs

[clocker]

You think I didn't try those?

They don't work!

[Livy]

Originally posted by Livy@8 May 2004 - 15:36
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Onl...huttle_102.html

4th item down. 

as i assume your old scanner and printer will both use a parallel connection?

he does have a parallel port, just not a breakout for it. if u have something like that lying around it should work, or buy one, u should get them at a computer store.

edit: u can see the space for it at the top of the case in his topic.

[atiVidia]

Originally posted by clocker@10 May 2004 - 19:57
You think I didn't try those?

They don't work!

u sure?

[sampson]

No your not mistaken. That could very well be your problem.
That's why I asked you about your drivers.

Lets start with your printer
Have you updated your drivers for the printer.
If not I would go to Windows Update and scan for updates then
download and install any new drivers.

If that doesn't solve the problem go to the web site of your printer.
and search for a Windows XP printer driver and install it.

If your still having problems try uninstalling and reinstalling the driver's
for your printer.

1.Turn the printer off and disconnect it from the computer.
2.Click Start,Control Panel,Add Or Remove Programs then remove any printer software listed.
3.In Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Printers and Faxes.
4.Right-click the printer then click delete.
5.While Printer and Faxes is still open on the File menu click Server properties.
6. On the Drivers tab,remove all the drivers listed,and restart the computer.

Now reinstall the latest Windows XP drivers then connect the printer.
If you can't find XP drivers for your printer try those of a similar
model.

Let me know how it works out.

Peace brotherdoobie

I truly thought we had it on this one, but nope. I think I'm gonna go price some new cheap scanners

[tesco]

Originally posted by sampson@10 May 2004 - 21:32

No your not mistaken. That could very well be your problem.
That's why I asked you about your drivers.

Lets start with your printer
Have you updated your drivers for the printer.
If not I would go to Windows Update and scan for updates then
download and install any new drivers.

If that doesn't solve the problem go to the web site of your printer.
and search for a Windows XP printer driver and install it.

If your still having problems try uninstalling and reinstalling the driver's
for your printer.

1.Turn the printer off and disconnect it from the computer.
2.Click Start,Control Panel,Add Or Remove Programs then remove any printer software listed.
3.In Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Printers and Faxes.
4.Right-click the printer then click delete.
5.While Printer and Faxes is still open on the File menu click Server properties.
6. On the Drivers tab,remove all the drivers listed,and restart the computer.

Now reinstall the latest Windows XP drivers then connect the printer.
If you can't find XP drivers for your printer try those of a similar
model.

Let me know how it works out.

Peace brotherdoobie

I truly thought we had it on this one, but nope. I think I'm gonna go price some new cheap scanners

make sure its usb! although im pretty sure all scanners these days are usb

[lynx]

Originally posted by Livy+11 May 2004 - 01:21--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Livy @ 11 May 2004 - 01:21)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>

Originally posted by Livy@8 May 2004 - 15:36
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Onl...huttle_102.html

4th item down.&nbsp;

as i assume your old scanner and printer will both use a parallel connection?

he does have a parallel port, just not a breakout for it. if u have something like that lying around it should work, or buy one, u should get them at a computer store.

edit: u can see the space for it at the top of the case in his topic. [/b]

Yes, I had missed that one, and I guess he did too. Even after you had pointed that out he still said he was trying to connect to the serial ports using adapters.

In any case, there&#39;s a far better chance of it working if he&#39;s got USB though at least for one of them, I don&#39;t think sharing the parallel port between scanner and printer is supported properly under NT based systems.

<!--QuoteBegin-clocker
HP says that it is not currently supported under XP and they are "working on it".[/quote]Merely pointing out that there were drivers for XP over 2 years ago.

[Livy]

i have an old packard bell branded mustek 1200cu usb scanner if your interested.

youd maybe be cheaper getting an all-in-one scanner,printer copier, unles u have a print server on a router and could plug the printer in there.