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Old 09-03-2008   #1 (permalink)
staquet


 
 

scanner

is there a place to find a pilot for HP scanjet 5300c
Thanks

ms

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Old 09-03-2008   #2 (permalink)
Malke


 
 

Re: scanner

staquet wrote:
Quote:

> is there a place to find a pilot for HP scanjet 5300c
> Thanks
I'm not sure what you mean by "a pilot". If you're talking about drivers,
according to this HP webpage your scanner is not supported in Vista.

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...=58381&lang=en

Time to purchase a new scanner that works in your operating system.

Malke
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Old 09-05-2008   #3 (permalink)
staquet


 
 

Re: scanner


"Malke" <malke@xxxxxx> a écrit dans le message de
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Quote:

> staquet wrote:
>
Quote:

>> is there a place to find a pilot for HP scanjet 5300c
>> Thanks
>
> I'm not sure what you mean by "a pilot". If you're talking about drivers,
> according to this HP webpage your scanner is not supported in Vista.
>
> http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...=58381&lang=en
>
> Time to purchase a new scanner that works in your operating system.
>
> Malke
> --
> MS-MVP
> Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
> FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
Yes indeed, I meant "driver". I am aware that hp wants you to buy a new one,
but I do not see why I should. I am trying to find a way to go around .
Thank you
Quote:

>
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Old 09-05-2008   #4 (permalink)
Malke


 
 

Re: scanner

staquet wrote:
Quote:

> Yes indeed, I meant "driver". I am aware that hp wants you to buy a new
> one,
> but I do not see why I should. I am trying to find a way to go around .
> Thank you
There is no way "around" not having the correct drivers. Drivers tell an
operating system how to use a particular piece of hardware. In some cases
you can use drivers for an older operating system; i.e., in your case
drivers for XP. On some printer models this works. I've never heard that it
works for scanners but it will cost nothing for you to try. Make a System
Restore point first.

Some people have reported success using VueScan.
http://www.hamrick.com/

VueScan isn't free but there is a trial version so you can see if it works
for you. VueScan is $80, so it might be more cost-effective to purchase a
new scanner.

Malke
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