Scanner won't work

[Sally]

My scanner won't work after using my printer. I am getting
an error message that says:
"Port may be used by another device"
What does this mean, and how do i fix it?

 

[AlCamp]

Sally,
This newsgroup deals with Microsoft Access, a relational database
development application.
You should post this question to an appropriate newsgroup.
Try alt.comp.periphs.scanner to start.

Also, you might indicate how your scanner and printer are hooked up, what
devices they are, and what operating system you have.

hth
Al Camp