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John Goulding wrote in message ...
>Could anybody please offer any advice for the following:
>
>I have recently bought a parallel port flatbed scanner into which I now
>have to plug my printer cable for a Canon BJC-4200.
>
>My problem is that because I do not have to use the scanner very often I
>do not have it plugged in all the time (Unfortunately no on/off button),
>this then causes disruption when I print anything because the printer
>only prints half a page at a time. The printer will now only work
>correctly when the scanner is on.
>
>Apart from remembering to plug in the scanner when I want to print
>anything, what are my options to overcome this?
>
>
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>John Goulding

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This is a common problem, somtimes the printer won't work at all
regardless of if the scanner is powered up or not.

A three options spring to mind here:-

1. Re-arrange your mains power so that the scanner can be powered
up more easyly, a switchable socket or in-line power switch. So you
can easyly switch on the scanner when you power up your computer.

2. Install a printer port switch, a manual one would be the best option
here. Leave it switched to your printer until you need to use the scanner.

3. Experiment with very short printer/scanner leads. A slightly stronger
signal via a shorter lead to the printer may be all it needs.


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