Can I share a scanner on my network?

Mag22 · 04-11-02, 07:20 PM

I have Windows 2000 pro on 2 PC's coupled via a Siemens router. I have the drives and printer shared and would like to share the scanner also. Is this possible? Do I need to install the scanner drivers on both PC's? Also I'd like to share my CD-RW and I'm using Nero 5.5.4.0 I have shared this device as well but Nero doesn't seem to look for networked components. Any help is appreciated. Thank you

Newbie_Doo · 04-11-02, 07:24 PM

I don't think scanners can be shared.

Mag22 · 04-11-02, 11:39 PM

Thanks for your prompt and saddening reply

I get tired of file swapping.

Newbie_Doo · 04-12-02, 12:24 AM

While I don't think you can share a scanner, there is nothing stopping you from saving the file across the network to another user's computer after you manipulate it from photoshop or whatever you use. I do this all of the time.

BigRed · 04-12-02, 01:13 AM

I have shared an HP scanner in win98 before, but why would you want to? i had mine shared between computers that were across the house, so you gotta walk all the way to the scanner, load the picture, walk all the way back to the computer, scan it, then walk back to the scanner and get the picture back.
its more useful to just use the computer the scanner is on and save the picture to a disk or send it across the network.

Crash893 · 04-12-02, 01:34 AM

dont you have to walk over to the scaner anyway

why not just use the comptuer its attached to and save the file ina a shared folder and then acces it thre the network

or you can use VNC to remotely make the comptuer its attached to scan ifyou really want to do it over the network

04-11-02, 07:20 PM	Thread Starter #1
Mag22 Registered Join Date: Mar 2002	Can I share a scanner on my network? I have Windows 2000 pro on 2 PC's coupled via a Siemens router. I have the drives and printer shared and would like to share the scanner also. Is this possible? Do I need to install the scanner drivers on both PC's? Also I'd like to share my CD-RW and I'm using Nero 5.5.4.0 I have shared this device as well but Nero doesn't seem to look for networked components. Any help is appreciated. Thank you
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Newbie_Doo Admin Parent Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Stafford, Virginia USA	I don't think scanners can be shared. __________________ "Remember, the Aperture Science 'Bring your daughter to work' day is the perfect time to have her tested." Welcome to my sandbox. Sandbox Rules: 1) Play nicely. 2) Don't throw sand. 3) Share your toys. 4) Go inside to use the potty. newbius.blogspot.com
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04-11-02, 11:39 PM	Thread Starter #3
Mag22 Registered Join Date: Mar 2002	Thanks for your prompt and saddening reply I get tired of file swapping.
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04-12-02, 12:24 AM	#4
Newbie_Doo Admin Parent Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Stafford, Virginia USA	While I don't think you can share a scanner, there is nothing stopping you from saving the file across the network to another user's computer after you manipulate it from photoshop or whatever you use. I do this all of the time. __________________ "Remember, the Aperture Science 'Bring your daughter to work' day is the perfect time to have her tested." Welcome to my sandbox. Sandbox Rules: 1) Play nicely. 2) Don't throw sand. 3) Share your toys. 4) Go inside to use the potty. newbius.blogspot.com
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04-12-02, 01:13 AM	#5
BigRed Caffinated Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Mount Vernon, WA	I have shared an HP scanner in win98 before, but why would you want to? i had mine shared between computers that were across the house, so you gotta walk all the way to the scanner, load the picture, walk all the way back to the computer, scan it, then walk back to the scanner and get the picture back. its more useful to just use the computer the scanner is on and save the picture to a disk or send it across the network. __________________ These products not tested on animals. But if you've got pets, and want to do your part for scientific inquiry... How far over stock could an overclocker clock, if an overclocker could clock over stock? Back in the days of the Greeks and Romans whenever the people where confronted with a single or chain of Destructive events on the Epic scale they took it as a sign of the gods displeasure with how things are going then promptly deposed (killed) the leader of the time. AHHH the good ol' days :D
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Crash893 "The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed." Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 22033	dont you have to walk over to the scaner anyway why not just use the comptuer its attached to and save the file ina a shared folder and then acces it thre the network or you can use VNC to remotely make the comptuer its attached to scan ifyou really want to do it over the network __________________ My Prime95 stats Huzza 1004.793 Years total Noli turbare circulos meos! i'm moving to Theory, Everything works there ' I want to be the unwobbling pivot at the center of an ever-revolving universe; I want to be still.'
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