I GIVE UP on HP - Recco for new printer/scanner that WORKS?

I have wasted several hours trying to get my brand new HP F4180 All-In-One printer to scan.
I can print, but I can not scan. I have tried installing the software from the disc, and downloaded the new beta software. The beta software always says installed successfully, then reports 0 bytes installed and HP application folder is empty. I have already tried deleting the folder and uninstalling the printer and reinstalling. I have repaired permissions. I have rebooted several times. Nothing ever installs.
I have read the forums and found hundreds of complaints and some people seem to have fixed things but nothing has worked for me.
My time is more valuable than this completely useless printer/scanner. If I didn't need the scanner I wouldn't have bought an all in one.
Can anyone recommend an all in one printer/scanner with a scanner that works out of the box under Leopard. Epson? Anything that I could buy at the Apple Store retail or Best Buy?
Would be great if you could scan while attached to an Airport Extreme under Bonjour, but I am guessing I may need a direct USB connection
If you make a recco and it works, I will promise NEVER to buy anything from HP again. I swear.

I have a Canon PIXMA MP600 that I bought less than a year ago at the apple store. I just tried scanning with it and it appears to work great under Leopard. Note that it's critical to download the latest drivers from Canon (one of which was updated literally yesterday), and not use the software on the CD that comes with the printer.
I've played with HP printers before and it seems like the Canon software is smaller and simpler.
WRT the Airport Extreme, as far as I know you can only print if you have the printer plugged into that, not scan.

Similar Messages

  • Looking for a printer/scanner that works with Time Capsule

    I recently purchased a Canon MP250 printer/scanner, 1 GB Time Capsule, and two iMac's (21.5 and 27). I connected the printer/scanner to the Time Capsule USB port and it was absolutely trivial to get both iMac's to print to the MP250. My problem is that I can not figure out how to get the scanner to save scanned image files to either iMac.
    If I plug the Canon MP250 directly into either iMac, it is trivial to scan. Pressing the SCAN button on the MP250 causes the Image Capture application to launch on the iMac, and then you simply press the Scan button of the Image Capture application.
    If it is not possible to scan connecting the Canon MP250 to the Time Capsule, is there another model of printer/scanner that will work as a scanner when connected to the Time Capsule?
    Thanks,
    Carroll

    If it is not possible to scan connecting the Canon MP250 to the Time Capsule, is there another model of printer/scanner that will work as a scanner when connected to the Time Capsule?
    The USB port on the Time Capsule will only support compatible printers. It will not support other functions such as copy, fax, scan or maintenance. If you need these services, your only option is to connect the all-in-one directly to a computer.

  • "Include when checking for new mail" option not working

    Hi,
    I have 2 email accounts set up on mail, but I only want 1 of them to pull down mail (the other will only be used for sending). For the account I don't want to get mail I deselect the box "include when checking for new mail".
    However, Mail still pulls down messages from that account. When I put in the correct server settings for the incoming, it pulls all of my mail (in this case gmail), and when I put in bad settings (as a way of avoiding getting the mail) I get an annoying error message.
    Does anyone know of a way to make that function of Mail work?

    Hi feuerstein.
    How have you set up the Gmail account in Mail (POP, IMAP), and under which circumstances does Mail check for new mail on that account? More info, please.
    BTW, Mail doesn’t automatically check when launched every account if Include when automatically checking for new mail has been turned OFF. That happens with IMAP accounts only (and only if they’re “online”), not with POP accounts, but it isn’t clear at all whether that’s what you’re talking about...

  • When I installe Firefox version 4 my finger print scanner quit working. Any fixes for this?

    I downloaded and installed Fire Fox 4.0 a few weeks ago. As soon as I downloaded the new software, my finger print scanner quit working. The scanner light that normally appears when ever there is a request for entering a user name or password no longer turned on and the scanner was no longer functional. I removed the new Fire Fox version and re-installed version 3.6.17. My finger print scanner is now working again.

    Clear the cache and the cookies from sites that cause problems.
    "Clear the Cache":
    * Firefox > Preferences > Advanced > Network > Offline Storage (Cache): "Clear Now"
    "Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:
    * Firefox > Preferences > Privacy > Cookies: "Show Cookies"
    Start Firefox in <u>[[Safe Mode]]</u> to check if one of the extensions or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox (Tools) > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).
    *Don't make any changes on the Safe mode start window.
    *https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Safe+Mode

  • I have Photoshop Elements 9 on an iMac with OS 10.6.8. I bought a new printer/scanner and the program will not import the new scanner to replace the old one. How do I do this?

    I have Photoshop Elements 9 on an iMac with OS 10.6.8. I bought a new printer/scanner and the program will not import the new scanner to replace the old one. How do I do this?

    Thank you for your suggestions. I downloaded a more recent version of Twain, but this didn't help. I also tried closing and opening Photo Shop and restarting my computer without success. Reinstalling Photo Shop sounds like a very promising solution, but I'm  not sure I will do it. In the meantime I can scan items using a printer program. These scans open in Photo Shop. It is an extra step.

  • I have an older HP5550C flatbed scanner that works with 10.5 and 10.6 but not on my new iMac running 10.7

    I have an older HP5550C flatbed scanner that works with 10.5 and 10.6 but not on my new iMac running 10.7. Surely there is software that will allow older scanners to work on OS10.7. My MacBook Pro runs 10.6 and the

    Although the HP Scanjet shows up in the system profile for the computer it is generic and is not configured (as in screen shot).  It also does not show up in the ;ist of pritnters, scanner when I open Image Capture.  I can't load the software that came with the printer because it is out of date so that would make it impossible to configure the scanner on the new iMac. see below:  Too bad there isn't some generic profile I could load that would cover the 5550c. I have a new all in one printer-fax-scanner but the old one can scann in slides and negatives which I have.

  • Iphoto crashes so tried the Alt start with new library and that worked. So now what? How to I get back to my pictures.

    Iphoto crashes so tried the Alt start with new library and that worked. So now what? How to I get back to my pictures.

    That shows you that iPhoto is working correctly and whatever issue you are having is based in your original library.
    Download iPhoto Library Manager and use its rebuild function. This will create a new library based on data in the albumdata.xml file. Not everything will be brought over - no slideshows, books or calendars, for instance - but it should get all your albums and keywords back.
    Because this process creates an entirely new library and leaves your old one untouched, it is non-destructive, and if you're not happy with the results you can simply return to your old one.  

  • Hi - was looking to buy a macbook air soon but wanted to get it with lion software....anyone know when that is available and second question is what is best software for personal money management that works with lion.....use quicken now   thanks

    Hi - was looking to buy a macbook air soon but wanted to get it with lion software....anyone know when that is available and second question is what is best software for personal money management that works with lion.....use quicken now   thanks

    quicken should work with lion.
    Quicken Essentials will work with Lion.  Most people that have used Quicken for a while (i.e. Quicken 2007) have found that Quicken Essentials isn't much better than a basic spreadsheet.  It is a significant step down from previous versions and does not offer many of the features previously offered.  Right now, it seems like the two most common options are iBank and MoneyDance.
    Frankly... this is a major opportunity for these companies.  The largest commercial distributor of this type of product has been Intuit (Quicken).  That makes it hard for any other company to get any of that market as so many people were already using Quicken and may have had years of data stored in it.  Now, with Quicken effectively out of the picture, it's a great chance for another company.  Just imagine if iPhones were suddenly off the market.  That would give other manufacturers a tremendous opportunity since they wouldn't have to fight an up hill battle against a market giant.

  • Does anyone know if it is possible to change the display in week view to show 24 hours per day for those of us that work irregular hours

    Does anyone know if it is possible to change the display in week view to show all 24 hours per day for those of us that work irregular hours.
    Also is it possible to have all of the 'all day' entries showing, not just 3.5 of them.
    The app Week Cal HD was the perfect calendar until Apple removed it so could they please offer the same facilities that it offered.

    Does anyone know if it is possible to change the display in week view to show all 24 hours per day for those of us that work irregular hours.
    Also is it possible to have all of the 'all day' entries showing, not just 3.5 of them.
    The app Week Cal HD was the perfect calendar until Apple removed it so could they please offer the same facilities that it offered.

  • Trying to download the latest update for Epson printer/scanner but although it starts (up to about 5KB) it stops without completing. The download list shows it is installed ( 8 times!) but there is nothing in Finder downloads

    Trying to download the latest update for Epson printer/scanner but although it starts (up to about 5KB of 26.8MB) it stops without completing. The download list shows it is installed ( 8 times!) but there is nothing in Finder downloads. What can I do to download this update

    Try re-indexing Spotlight.
    Spotlight – Re-index
    If you haven't done so already, try resetting the printing system.
    OS X Mavericks: Reset the printing system  also Yosemite
    Applications/Image Capture or VueScan work?
    VueScan
    VueScan FAQ

  • My iPod has not been working for a month now and i was hoping that you could help me.The part where you charge and sync the iPod is not connecting.There is defiantly not the lead as we use it for the iPhone and that works please could you help!

    my iPod has not been working for a month now and i was hoping that you could help me.The part where you charge and sync the iPod is not connecting.There is defiantly not the lead as we use it for the iPhone and that works please could you help!
    yours sincerly
    jackfromsurrey

    What I am saying is ..........
    The iPhone HAS to be active making calls on the UK carrier network for the carrier to identify as "theirs" and therefore eligible for the Carrier to unlock
    The way to achieve this is to use a PAYG sim making and receiving calls to establish a customer relationship  with the Carrier and then follow the Carrier's process to unlock
    With a PAYG it usually means adding a specified (by the carrier ) amount  usually £15 /£20 depending on the carrier
    This is how O2 function and according to Gemma  this is how Vodafone work

  • Just upgraded my Cannon MP Navigator App for my multi-purpose printer/scanner not working correctlly

    After upgrading to Yosemite MP Navigator App for my Cannon scanner not working properly, Buttons are not active and do not respond .... it works on my laptop with Mavericks ... I will be reverting back to Mavericks .. I use my Scanner a lot . Apple please fix this problem.

    I have the same problem with a Canon MP530 under Yosemite. I'm not sure why Canon can't get their act together to have updated drivers and software. Very aggravating.
    I can confirm that pmt513's workaround works. That's fine for single pages. But what about batch scanning?
    Here's another partial workaround. The main MP Navigator interface still allows you to do the scanning, both single pages and batches. You just can't save, send, or export those scans. But the temporary files are on your disk in TIF format. If you don't mind taking those and converting them to PDF or JPG (which you can do in Preview), then just look in the following folder to the files:
    ~/Library/Caches/Temporaryitems/MP Navigator 2.2/SCN_MFP
    I have put an alias to it on my desktop so that I can easily access the scans. Be sure to copy the TIF files out before you close (and thus clear) the MP Navigator window as that also clears the files from that cache folder.
    I hope this helps some of you.

  • Is there a driver for Windows 8.1 that works with HP Scanjet 5500c

    Is there a driver for Windows 8.1 that works with HP Scanjet 5500c
    Thank you.

    Hi,
    I afraid you will not be able to use the scanner with Windows 8.1, it is not compatible with the OS.
    Regarding VueScan, I afraid it would not be an option as well, the application only support your scanners if there are drivers for the OS:
    If there isn't an HP scanner driver at www.hp.com for your operating system, then unfortunately VueScan won't work with this scanner.
    You may try using the Vista drivers by running the drivers using the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter as listed below.. select Not Listed from the programs list and browse to the installation file for Vista:
    http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&dlc=en&docname=c03401961&lc=en#N63
    The installation file for Vista can be downloaded below:
    http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?softwareitem=sj-47405-1&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&...
    Shlomi
    Say thanks by clicking the Kudos thumb up in the post.
    If my post resolve your problem please mark it as an Accepted Solution

  • I recently up dated my OS to 10.7.3 and I get a "can't open application because PowerPC applications are no longer supported.  Can this be restored?  If not do you know if Epson has drivers for my scanner that work around this?

    I recently up dated my OS to 10.7.3 and I get a "can't open application because PowerPC applications are no longer supported.  Can this be restored?  If not do you know if Epson has drivers for my scanner that work around this?

    You cannot run PPC software in Lion. Go to Epson's website to see if they have an updated scanner driver. If they don't then you can try using VueScan if it supports your scanner model.

  • Is there a decent replacement for Mack The Ripper that works with Mavericks?

    Is there a decent replacement for Mack The Ripper that works with Mavericks?

    But this is not a plugin, it's basically Adobe's Photoshop lite - a standalone program.
    The beauty of Intellihance was that is combined a few good native Photoshop adjustments into one menu which meant that you could perform a series of various adjustments and preview them all at once.
    Don't want to leave PS to do this if I don't have to.

Maybe you are looking for

  • Need help in the order Freezing

    Hi SD Friends One of my sales order needs to be blocked (It has 2 line items). That means user does not need this order anymore.  But they don't want to delete the order physically from database.  In this case, I have rejected the both line items.  A

  • I updated to ios6 and now iTunes won't recognize my iPod.  I have done all the roubleshooting suggested but still no go.

    Ever since the ios6 update, my iPod is unresponsive and iTunes doesn't recognize the device.  I have uninstalled and reinstalled iTunes and stillno change.  I have followed all the recommended steps from the apple support page.  Any suggestions?

  • Duplicate sheets messes up  nested formulas?

    I have a formula nested inside an IF statement that refers to another table on the same sheet. When I duplicate the sheet the second level nested references don't seem to update to the new sheet name but refer back to the original sheet. The formulas

  • Final Cut Freezing and giving error messages

    FCPX is slow and unresponsive and when I drag clips into a project I sometimes get a message that the project cannot be saved, but mostly I get what you see below. Before you ask, it's not full, it is available, nothing has moved or changed. Any thou

  • Parse A Variable From JSP to JSP

    hi all, how can i parse a variable from jsp page to another jsp page. i do not call jsp page . so how can i do this