Hi, Don...
I am sorry I never noticed this earlier...
I tried, as mentioned, disabling the firewall, no luck - same issue....
Don wrote:
> Make sure your Windows firewall isn't blocking the driver program.
> Easy enough to test. Disable the Windows firewall (or any other
> software firewall you're using), and try to scan. If it works, then
> you know it's your software firewall blocking it. You'll need to find
> out what the executable is that's running, and make an exception for
> it.
> "Uncle Vinnie" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:4843ea71$0$15159$(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Thanks Steve!
>>
>> Couple of things.. I've gone to HP's tech support, they have no
>> answer other than a complete re-install of XP! (the term slipped my
>> mind for the time being.. when you grab the back up disk, reformat,
>> reinstall, etc... ) I've called and spoken to a few technicians and
>> supervisors.. makes no sense...btw...
>>
>> Re; assignment, we - actually the technican that works with my wife's
>> company, assigned that number.. 150 and up makes sense, but since
>> we're home, I'll leave it be - unless we get close to exhausting
>> that range... which I doubt....
>>
>> I was just geussing there may be a network issue we can peak at...
>>
>>
>> Steve wrote:
>>> Yes, get with HP tech support...BUT re: network issues, did YOU
>>> assign the IP address on the printer, or the router? Every time the
>>> router loses power, or you unplug the printer from it, you stand a
>>> chance of having the router assign new IP addresses, which in the
>>> case of a printer is bad, as the printer driver settings in the
>>> computers using it will not change also. (go ahead, ask me how I
>>> know) You can check with your router, but typically 192.168.1.100
>>> to 149 are dynamically assigned. Use a number above that (150, 151,
>>> etc). Usually assign the IP address manually, at the printer
>>> itself. Set the printer properties on all PCs on the network that
>>> use that printer to that number as well.
>>> This does not solve your immediate problem though, only your problem
>>> down the road. good luck!
>>>
>>> Steve
>>>
>>> "Uncle Vinnie" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>> news:483dc189$0$15178$(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>> I wonder if someone here can help with an all in one issue....if
>>>> not, can you recommend a suitable newsgroup to post at? thanks!
>>>>
>>>> Using XP Home with an HP 7300 all in one printer/scanner/fax, on a
>>>> network.
>>>>
>>>> The Hp has been assigned the address of 192.168.1.105.
>>>>
>>>> From my PC, using HP's software, when attempting to scan, the
>>>> unit's scan head begins to move- then I'm prompted to place item
>>>> on bed and hit 'start'.. only to get a communications error. I
>>>> have the latest drivers and
>>>> the latest patches simply do not fix this. Googling shows I'm not
>>>> the only
>>>> one..
>>>>
>>>> From the scanner, it has a Scan to Menu, and my PC is not listed -
>>>> others are, however.. and mine can't
>>>> seem to be found....
>>>>
>>>> However, going directly to the unit, (internet
>>>> explorer,192.168.1.105) and accessing the web menu, which includes
>>>> scanning, I can scan from my PC). All other functions, such as
>>>> printing and faxing work fine...
>>>>
>>>> Are there any network issues someone can think of.. it's a guess..
>>>> perhaps!
>>>>
>>>> Thank you!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> B'rgds,
>>>>
>>>> Vinnie
>>
>> --
>> B'rgds,
>>
>> Vinnie
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B'rgds,
Vinnie
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