scanner and printer problem

[mbahir]

hi
i'm trying to connect ascanner and printer to acomputer through aparallel port,but the printer doesnt wanna work...its an hp laserjet 1100.if i connect each seperately (to test them)..they work fine,but when i connect the printer to the scanner i get no response from the printer when i try to print something out,and sometimes when i try to scan i get this message CANNOT FIND SCANNER..disconnect the plug and power source of the scanner and reconnec them again..AM I MISSING SOMETHING OVER HERE?..its just so frustrating..i'd apreciate the support if any 1 has aclue

[Flame]

If I am right, you need to set the properties on the software for your scanner to know to detect the printer, because it will be unsure of which to use otherwise...

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[gussery]

How old is that scanner?

Chances are the printer requires bi-directional printing (the computer talks to the printer, then the printer talks to the computer) and the scanner is not allowing this to happen.

This was a common problem at one point in time when lpt scanners came out about the same time as bi-directional printers.

[T-Bird]

 ???I have printer/scanner problems as well. Should I start a new thread? Don't want to impose. Thanks from another newbie.

[gussery]

New problem or New Person = New Thread

Thanks for asking.