Hi Rosie
For what it is worth I have an Epson which is wireless but I gave up on
that function because when I was printing a three or four page document
it would inevitably drop out. The printer is now connected by cable to
my modem and is available to my iMac and my wife's iBook, both being
wireless to modem.
Cheers
Merv
On Thu3Mar2011 Thu3Mar12:02 AM, Rosie Cable wrote:
Hi Mike
Thank you for your suggestion to use vuescan.
I downloaded the vuescan program, and tried it out, but the same problem
arose- there is "no scanner connected to the computer". The scanner is
only recognised when attached with a cable. (Not sure why it recognises
the printer but not the scanner - but even the Canon techs can't give me
that answer). Perhaps my installation disc is corrupted (or possibly
missing a file) - my opinion, not Canon tech's suggestion.
I will keep the vuescan program on my hard drive, as it may come in
helpful when I buy my next printer/scanner, which will least likely be
another Canon (I might return to Epson, which I had before buying the
MP640).
Again, thanks so much for your supportive suggestion. It is very much
appreciated.
Regards
Rosie
On 02/03/2011, at 8:01 AM, Mike Murray wrote:
Hi Rosie
I have one of those and it works perfectly with vuescan. Available at
http://www.hamrick.com. I bought it years ago and, with free unlimited
updates it's worked on all the scanners I've ever had.
I agree the Canon driver is not good. But the scanner works well.
Cheers
Mike
On 01/03/2011, at 11:24 PM, Rosie Cable wrote:
Hi Alex
Although a different model, my experience with a Canon Pixma MP640's
scanner has been impossible. According to the specs, this unit should
scan, copy and print okay on my iMac (OSX 10.4.11), via WIFI setup.
I've set it up with Airport, and I will say that the printer works
seamlessly. However the scanner will not work wirelessly at all. I
have spent a couple of hours on the phone to Canon techs, on a couple
of different occasions. I have have uninstalled and reinstalled both
by myself, and with the techs on standby. Even they can't explain why
the scanning function won't work wirelessly, but will only work when
using a cable connection.
After spending many hours trying to sort this problem out without
success, I've given up, and don't use the scanner function at all. I
did ask the tech's and also sent an email to Canon, requesting that
they have the ethical courtesy to alert both Mac users and printer
salespersons that this problem exists = (particularly if using Mac
OSX 10.4.11). However I don't believe anything eventuated from this
request.
Hopefully, list members will be able to provide information about a
good MFP unit with good scanning functions. Alternatively, if
possible, before buying another printer (particularly Canon), try to
see the model that you want, actually set up to a Mac, and see all
functions working as you would wish, before parting with your
hard-earned cash.
Cheers
Rosie
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