scanner not working!! ahhhh

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  1. devro, Oct 16, 2004

    devro macrumors newbie

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    hey guys. ive just installed a HP scanjet 5530 to my emac but when i go to scan it says 'cannot find default scanner'. I cannot seem to figure out the problem of how to set it as default or whether its just broken. The system has picked up on it but its just not working. i also tried it on a powerbook and it works with that. i am truly baffled!! help would be a huge huge.... uhhh help! thanks.
     
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  2. Gee, Oct 16, 2004

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    Tried plugging it into another USB port? Does Image Capture (in the applications folder) see it? Are you using HP software that came with it? Questions questions...
     
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  3. devro, Oct 16, 2004

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    yeah I've tried different USB ports and also using the HP scanjet. its a very confusing situation!! i dont know whjy it will work on th powerbook and not the emac... any suggestions? cheers
     
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  4. Gee, Oct 16, 2004

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    Tried with Image Capture?
     
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  5. Blue Velvet, Oct 16, 2004

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    What OS versions are you using on both machines?
     
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  6. devro, Oct 16, 2004

    devro thread starter macrumors newbie

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    OSX on both. image capture does pick ity up which is why im so confused. i thought there would be a button to simply set the defaukt scanbner but i cant find it.
     
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  7. Blue Velvet, Oct 16, 2004

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    No but...

    ... which versions of OSX?

    ie. 10.1 or 10.2 or 10.3? Maybe 10.3.4 etc

    Go to the Apple Menu (top left) and choose 'About this Mac'.

    On that panel, it will tell you which version is running.

    Check it now for both machines and let us know the story...
     
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  8. devro, Oct 16, 2004

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    10.2 on both.....any ideas?!
     
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