OT: But concerns Windows XP in a way.....

[WindPipe]

Hello Newsgroup,

Is it possible to achieve scanning (from a relatively modern PSC) over a wireless network? With
a Netgear WGT624v3 wireless router, and a Canon PIXMA 600 PSC. I have a print server Netgear
PS121 v2, that only allows printing (as you already know).

I was told a D-LINK DNS-120 USB To Ethernet plugged into the Netgear wireless router could do
it, despite it being primarily for storage (discs), the guy at the store just didn't come across
convincingly, so I didn't purchase the D-LINK to see.

By the way, I wish to do this on Windows XP (<--- trying to be on topic).

Thanks Newsgroup.
- WindPipe

 

[smlunatick]

Hello Newsgroup,

Is it possible to achieve scanning (from a relatively modern PSC) over a wireless network? With
a Netgear WGT624v3 wireless router, and a Canon PIXMA 600 PSC. I have a print server Netgear
PS121 v2, that only allows printing (as you already know).

I was told a D-LINK DNS-120 USB To Ethernet plugged into the Netgear wireless router could do
it, despite it being primarily for storage (discs), the guy at the store just didn't come across
convincingly, so I didn't purchase the D-LINK to see.

By the way, I wish to do this on Windows XP (<--- trying to be on topic).

Thanks Newsgroup.
- WindPipe

Several all in one printers can scan over the network when the the
unit is connected to a "network."

Also, look here:
http://www.remote-scan.com/network-...AD_network_1&gclid=CNP7nbWKj5ECFSQMIgodL1wg-Q

 

[Bob I]

"Scanning" across a network requires the use of scanner driver and
software that support "scanning" across a network. The "wireless" part
is immaterial, you could use a modem if you wanted, that would only
affect the data transfer speed.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Hello Newsgroup,

Is it possible to achieve scanning (from a relatively modern PSC) over a
wireless network? With a Netgear WGT624v3 wireless router, and a Canon
PIXMA 600 PSC. I have a print server Netgear PS121 v2, that only allows
printing (as you already know).

I was told a D-LINK DNS-120 USB To Ethernet plugged into the Netgear
wireless router could do it, despite it being primarily for storage
(discs), the guy at the store just didn't come across convincingly, so I
didn't purchase the D-LINK to see.

By the way, I wish to do this on Windows XP (<--- trying to be on topic).

Thanks Newsgroup.
- WindPipe

Normally, input devices cannot be shared, at all, but this isn't
always true of scanners. You'll be able to share the scanner *only* if
it's manufacturer provided specialized software for that purpose.

You have to use a network-capable scanner (which immediately
eliminates most, if not all, USB scanners) and specialized software
(that comes with the scanner) to do this. If you're talking about a
home consumer grade flatbed USB or parallel port scanner, you very
probably can't.

HP, Canon, Xerox, Océ, Kyocera Mita, and other companies
manufacture network capable scanners (They're actually multi-function
devices that also copy, print, and sometimes fax and email) and the
requisite specialized software. The cost of such devices usually starts
somewhere just below $5,000.00 USD.

The HP PrecisionScan Pro application, versions 2.03 and higher,
which normally comes with some of HP's low-end business scanners,
permits some of the scanning functions to be shared. Consult the
documentation that came with the scanner. (I know it works, if not very
well; I've set up HP ScanJet 6300C and 7490C devices to be shared, using
the supplied software.)


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[WindPipe]

Normally, input devices cannot be shared, at all, but this isn't
always true of scanners. You'll be able to share the scanner *only* if
it's manufacturer provided specialized software for that purpose.

OK at least now I have a starting point.

You have to use a network-capable scanner (which immediately
eliminates most, if not all, USB scanners) and specialized software
(that comes with the scanner) to do this. If you're talking about a
home consumer grade flatbed USB or parallel port scanner, you very
probably can't.

It is a USB PSC.

HP, Canon, Xerox, Océ, Kyocera Mita, and other companies manufacture
network capable scanners (They're actually multi-function devices that
also copy, print, and sometimes fax and email) and the requisite
specialized software. The cost of such devices usually starts somewhere
just below $5,000.00 USD.

$5,000.00 US WHAT! The USD maybe on the collapse globally, but not here in Australia it ain't!
We're still looking at the back of the 8-ball. You've busted me Bruce.

The HP PrecisionScan Pro application, versions 2.03 and higher,
which normally comes with some of HP's low-end business scanners,
permits some of the scanning functions to be shared. Consult the
documentation that came with the scanner. (I know it works, if not very
well; I've set up HP ScanJet 6300C and 7490C devices to be shared, using
the supplied software.)

I really like HP, except the way the paper feeder works. Whenever I want to print a (sticky)
label sometimes it peels off, and creates a really bad paper jam.

I trying not to put a 'good' Canon PIXMA PSC to waste on a wireless network by only being able
to print.

Thanks Bruce, slowly the can and can't do are clearing up for me.

Regards,
- WindPipe

 

[WindPipe]

I will give a D-LINK DNS-120 USB To Ethernet a go in that case. I don't feel convinced by it,
but I'll never know unless I give it a go. Thanks Bob I.

- WindPipe

 

[WindPipe]

Pity they don't have a 30 day eval, even a 5 day eval would be good, as it seems to be a good
product after reading the link you provided.

Thanks smlunatick.

- WindPipe

 

[Bob I]

You're welcome! It's been my experience that the scanner needs to be
"loaded" by a person at the place the scanner is connected, so we simply
log onto the PC it's attached to and then "send" the resultant file to
the destination PC.