I HAD the same problem ... Discovered that Vista is not totally compatible
with some scanner/printers ... although, a general work around for Vista
users is to scan via Windows Paint program (File > From Scanner or Camera)
.... works fine for me on Vista...
Enjoy!
SeaJay
"BirgerH" <BirgerH@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:
> Hi Maria.
>
> I don't know if this is right, but regarding to Microsoft, You can't share
> a
> scanner in Windows XP.
> I have my scanner connected to the Vista machine and I can't find a way to
> reach it from my XP.
> My guiess, and it will be, is that You have to have a real cabled network
> to
> make it work.
>
> --
> BirgerH
>
>
> "Maria" wrote:
> Quote:
>> I have a 32 bit Vista OS w/ a HP 6310 all in one printer. We use a
>> router so
>> both computers can use the printer and internet. My other computer is on
>> XP.
>> The printer and fax work for both computers but the scanner won't work
>> w/
>> vista. I get the message that no hp devices detected when I try open the
>> solution center. I spent 2 hours of work time w/ an online hp tech but
>> no
>> help there..... Does anyone have a solution??? THANKS!