Sharing scanner across XP network

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How do I use a scanner connected to another pc, but we're network connected
I'm able to share the files, but haven't figured out how to use the scanner directly from my pc yet

Please advise soonest
Thank you
 
Pauline said:
How do I use a scanner connected to another pc, but we're network connected.
I'm able to share the files, but haven't figured out how to use the
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scanner directly from my pc yet.
Please advise soonest.
Thank you
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What's the point of sharing a scanner? Don't you have to
walk over to the scanner to place what ever you want scanned
in it. I guess you could send a message to a person at the other
computer to scan something into a shared folder so you could
transfer it to you computer.

Jim M
 
Hi Jim,

Yep, the obvious answer.
I was just wondering whether I could do it without having to bother the other computer user.

Thanks
: )
 
Greetings --

Normally, input devices cannot be shared, at all, but this isn't
always true of scanners. You'll be able to share the scanner only if
it's manufacturer provided specialized software for that purpose.

You have to use a network-capable scanner (which immediately
eliminates most, if not all, USB scanners) and specialized software
(that comes with the scanner) to do this. If you're talking about a
home consumer grade flatbed USB or parallel port scanner, you very
probably can't.

HP, Canon, Xerox, Océ, Kyocera Mita, and other companies
manufacture network capable scanners (They're actually multi-function
devices that also copy, print, and sometimes fax and email) and the
requisite specialized software. The cost of such devices usually
starts somewhere just below $5,000.00 USD.

The HP PrecisionScan Pro application, versions 2.03 and higher,
which normally comes with some of HP's low-end business scanners,
permits some of the scanning functions to be shared. Consult the
documentation that came with the scanner. (I know it works, if not
very well; I've set up HP ScanJet 6300C and 7490C devices to be
shared, using the supplied software.)


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Pauline said:
How do I use a scanner connected to another pc, but we're network connected.
I'm able to share the files, but haven't figured out how to use the
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scanner directly from my pc yet.
 
Thanks.

I have a Canon but it's a flatbed .... for right now, I'll walk over and disturb the other user.
I thought there might be some easy solution that I'd missed but I guess not. Thank you for responding.

To everyone, thanks for replying, it is much appreciated.
 
| Thanks.
|
| I have a Canon but it's a flatbed .... for right now, I'll walk over and
disturb the other user.
| I thought there might be some easy solution that I'd missed but I guess
not. Thank you for responding.
|
| To everyone, thanks for replying, it is much appreciated.
|

Hi Pauline -

There was a software solution spammed to this group some time ago called
RemoteScan that purports to support sharing a scanner on a network.

I have no experience with this software, am not affiliated with its
developer and can make no recommendations as to its suitability for any
purpose.

You can investigate for yourself at http://www.remote-scan.com/.

Jef
 
Depending on the model of the scanner, some scanners such as the latest HP
multifunction scanners/printers have the capability to be used on a network.
Not only that but they have the provision to select from the printer/scanner
front panel to which PC on the network or which application should the scan
be redirected to. You still have to walk to the printer to insert the
document but once that is done, you can initiate the scan from any PC on the
network using the software provided by HP.
 
Pauline said:
Hi Jim,

Yep, the obvious answer.
I was just wondering whether I could do it without having to bother the other computer user.

Thanks
: )
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Oh I understand now. Guess I'm a little slow today.
That remote-scan software that Jef Norton posted
about looks like what you need.

Jim M
 
If you haven't investigated yet, although the client software is free, the
server software is definitely not. It's actually cheaper to purchase a
second scanner provided it's not a really high end one.
 
Hi Cari -

As I stated in my post:
| I have no experience with this software, am not affiliated with its
| developer and can make no recommendations as to its suitability
| for any purpose.

I was not advocating or recommending the product... I was reporting that it
does, in fact, exist.

I did note that a Home Network license is US$39.99 for one server and up to
four client licenses and a Business Network license is US$99.99 for one
server and up to ten client licenses.

For a small office, when the license is maxed out at four clients (home) or
ten clients (business), US$10.00 is not going to buy an inexpensive scanner
for each workstation. I do agree, however, that if the license isn't maxed
out, it may be much more economical to purchase an inexpensive scanner for
each workstation.

For my own uses, I have installed my scanner driver on both my desktop and
notebook computers. When I want to use it with either system, the USB Plug
& Play connectivity suits me just fine. This, in my opinion, is probably an
ideal solution to most circumstances where "sharing" a scanner is desired.
The scanner sits on a shelf when not in use and is an easy "sneaker-net" to
carry to whichever system I need to use it on.

Jef


| If you haven't investigated yet, although the client software is free, the
| server software is definitely not. It's actually cheaper to purchase a
| second scanner provided it's not a really high end one.
| --
| Cari
| MS-MVP Windows Technologies - Printing/Imaging/Hardware
| www.coribright.com
|
| |
| > Hi Pauline -
| >
| > There was a software solution spammed to this group some time ago called
| > RemoteScan that purports to support sharing a scanner on a network.
| >
| > I have no experience with this software, am not affiliated with its
| > developer and can make no recommendations as to its suitability for any
| > purpose.
| >
| > You can investigate for yourself at http://www.remote-scan.com/.
| >
| > Jef
| >
| >
|
|
 
Thank you all for your contributions
Wow, what a great selection of responses

I've got the answers that I need now

I would love to buy a second scanner, but financially not an option as we've just upgraded both the PCs, Pentium 4 motherboards, 163 GB hard drives, CDRW drives, 19' monitor, the notorious scanner, new graphics card, new sound cards, and the list goes on. I think we've sorta blown the ol budget. As we had to get 2 of just about everything, including changing the OS to XP... oops almost forgot the two sets of 5.1 surround sound speakers.

Thanks agai
Pauline
 
Thank you all for your contributions.
Wow, what a great selection of responses.

I've got the answers that I need now.

I would love to buy a second scanner, but financially not an option as we've just upgraded both the PCs, Pentium 4 motherboards, 163 GB hard drives, CDRW drives, 19' monitor, the notorious scanner, new graphics card, new sound cards, and the list goes on. I think we've sorta blown the ol budget. As we had to get 2 of just about everything, including changing the OS to XP... oops almost forgot the two sets of 5.1 surround sound speakers.

Thanks again
Pauline
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Is this an office environment? If so, what a waste of money buying
5.1 speakers when a second scanner would have been a better
investment.
 
You can get a very good scanner for less than $100. You can
get multifunction scanner,printer,fax for just a little
more.

5.1 is essential to a game development office.

Even nice just for the right mode for a bill collector, you
play something mean like MARS, or something soft like Enya
to calm down. Buffy Vampire theme would be good to play for
the "victim" while they're hold.


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But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.


| On Sun, 6 Jun 2004 00:51:03 -0700, "Pauline"
|
| >Thank you all for your contributions.
| >Wow, what a great selection of responses.
| >
| >I've got the answers that I need now.
| >
| >I would love to buy a second scanner, but financially not
an option as we've just upgraded both the PCs, Pentium 4
motherboards, 163 GB hard drives, CDRW drives, 19' monitor,
the notorious scanner, new graphics card, new sound cards,
and the list goes on. I think we've sorta blown the ol
budget. As we had to get 2 of just about everything,
including changing the OS to XP... oops almost forgot the
two sets of 5.1 surround sound speakers.
| >
| >Thanks again
| >Pauline
|
| Is this an office environment? If so, what a waste of
money buying
| 5.1 speakers when a second scanner would have been a
better
| investment.
|
 
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