Network scanning

tich · 05-10-2006, 11:22 AM

Mornin`

Quick question or two if I may.
I have three computers all conected via a hub. Connected to one of the computers I have a Canon MP 360 Printer, Scanner, Copier. I can print from any of the other computers but can only scan from the computer that the printer is directly connected to. When I tried to scan from one of the remote (?) computers I get a message saying that there is no scanner connected

Am I right in assuming that I should be able to scan from any of the computers? If so, what do I have to do in order to do so? Window xp on all three computers. Your help would be appreciated oh great one`s.
Regards
Tich

lcutliffe · 13-10-2006, 07:59 PM

Did you make sure you have the appropriate drivers/software for that particular machine installed on each computer? Sometimes those all in one printers ( I have a HP 2175 printer/copier/scanner) only like to use their own software and don't like the direct connection method. Thats the only thing I can think of as far as that goes.

pelvis_3 · 13-10-2006, 10:32 PM

You might be better off investing in a print server designed for use with multifunction printers. This way, any computer can use the printer without having the main PC on.

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tich Geek Trainee Join Date: Apr 2006 Gender: Posts: 7 Status: Offline	Network scanning Mornin` Quick question or two if I may. I have three computers all conected via a hub. Connected to one of the computers I have a Canon MP 360 Printer, Scanner, Copier. I can print from any of the other computers but can only scan from the computer that the printer is directly connected to. When I tried to scan from one of the remote (?) computers I get a message saying that there is no scanner connected Am I right in assuming that I should be able to scan from any of the computers? If so, what do I have to do in order to do so? Window xp on all three computers. Your help would be appreciated oh great one`s. Regards Tich

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lcutliffe Geek Trainee Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6 My Mood: Fine Status: Offline	Did you make sure you have the appropriate drivers/software for that particular machine installed on each computer? Sometimes those all in one printers ( I have a HP 2175 printer/copier/scanner) only like to use their own software and don't like the direct connection method. Thats the only thing I can think of as far as that goes.

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