Right. So I have an Acer ScanPrisa 640P, and it's been in the family for about ... 5 years. I have an installation CD for something known as 'MiraScan', which is the 'TWAIN-compliant' driver for the scanner. Anyway, I've installed that, and I've tried to scan in a document, but even though the connections are proper, the computer still doesn't detect the scanner. I've tightened the connections -- and I've noticed that the printer is connected to the scanner, which in turn is connected to the CPU, which I assume is the proper way of doing this. I was wondering why the computer wasn't detecting the scanner, and whether it has anything to do with the fact that my driver is 'out-of-date' (it's compliant with Win 95/98/NT, apparently). If this be the case, why won't Windows detect the scanner, like it normally does? And where can/should I get a new driver? Thanks for all the help! =)
2007-06-28 10:10:46 · 4 answers · asked by Jean_Atkin_Mark_Hoot 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Scanners
You might browse this link - someone discusses uninstalling the LPT port and letting Windows reinstall it (or something..it may make more sense to you)
http://www.fixya.com/support/t48375-acer_scanner_640p_not_working
2007-06-28 15:05:38 · answer #1 · answered by parodister 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What OS are you using? Some older scanners do not like Windows XP and it's WDM drivers. Also XP doesn't allow most programs and drivers direct access to ports.
Also, make sure you are directing the driver to the correct parallel port, as some computers have more than one address for it.
Also, if you are using the drivers off the disc that came with the scanner, then yes, most likely the drivers are out of date, and need to be updated.
A quick search yielded these drivers.
http://www.scanner-drivers.com/drivers/77/77791.htm
2007-06-28 17:34:25 · answer #2 · answered by residualfear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
USB or Parallel cable or both??? If parallel only, you're beat.
If USB, look for XP drivers for your scanner on the Acer web site. If not available, you will have to buy a new scanner.
2007-06-29 02:54:38 · answer #3 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may need to enter the BIOS and enable Bi-directional support on the parallel port. If this is how it is hooked up.
2007-06-28 17:16:34 · answer #4 · answered by PBcompanies.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋