How do I install a scanner driver for a printer?

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Guest

Hi Everyone,

I've got an HP Laserjet 1220 with the scanner attachment. It installs fine
in Vista Enterprise RTM as a printer, but not as a scanner.

However, I noticed that there is also a Vista scanner driver for the 1220
that includes both the printer and scanner drivers for the 1220.

Is there any way that I can force the printer to use the scanner version of
the Vista driver when the driver wizard will only let me install a printer
driver for this device?

In other words, how can I reach the generic driver wizard that allows me to
select the device type so that I can tell vista that this is a scanner
instead of a printer?

Thanks for your help.
 
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Bruce Sanderson

If you can say where (or how) you see a "Vista scanner driver for th 1220",
I (or someone else) may be able figure out how to "install" it.

I don't have an HP LaserJet1220, so I couldn't tell whether it works or not.
 
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Mike Hall - MS MVP Windows Shell/User

Mark

I have an aging Canon Lide 30, and the XP drivers and Canon Toolbox work in
Vista.. have you tried installing from your original Canon CD?
 
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Jerry P

Hi Mark, Have you tried using the scanner in Windows Photo Gallery? Click
File/Import from scanner or camera.
If this works your in box drivers are installed and working. I had the same
problem with my Canon MP 500.
Jerry
 
G

Guest

Hi Jerry,

I'm not trying to get the Canon scanner working. I'm trying to install the
"HP Laserjet 1220 Scanner" drivers. These drivers exist in Vista for
scanners, but Vista wants to install only the printer drivers for the
Laserjet 1220. The 1220 is both a scanner and a printer, but Vista refuses
to see the scanner side of the 1220.

Regards,
Mark
 
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Jerry P

Yes Mark I fully understand your question. If the scanner works in windows
photo gallery, then the inbox drivers are ok, you need to wait for scanner
driver updates from HP !!!! Its the same problem I had with my Cannon.
Good luck, HP is one of the slowest ones to update drivers.
Jerry
 
M

Mike Hall - MS MVP Windows Shell/User

Jerry

Canon have made available Vista drivers for scanners in the line up that
were not originally compatible.. www.canon.com will get you there..
 
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Jerry P

Hi Mike, yes I know this and d/l it a long time ago. I was using it as an
example trying to help the guy out.
Jerry
 

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