Scanner not found (Parallel Cable)

jjread | 21:49 Fri 18th Jun 2004 | Technology

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Hi, I have a 'Genius Colorpage-Vivid Pro II' scanner, I have recently purchased a new computer. I have an epson (USB) printer, should this affect it??!! The Scanner displays scanner not found in taskbar, and the computer tells me to check whether it's plugged in!!! Please help, thanks alot.

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I would check in the computer's BIOS to ensure your parallel (printer) port is set to EPP (enhanced parallel port) or ECP (enhanced capability port) or, even better, ECP/EPP. This will allow the bidirectional comunication that scanners need.

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From jjread:thanks for this j2buttonsw, I have enabled it, but cannot seem to make it work. :-(

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