MP161 \ pull scan with usb

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  • Shadow
    PHD in Sh!t Disturbing

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    • Sep 2011
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    MP161 \ pull scan with usb

    is it possible to setup pull scanning on a 161 with a usb connection?
    I have a client that is using usb to print, his networking is through the power grid of his home.
    His office is in a separate building on the property a distance away from his home.
    The other question is, can scanning be setup using a cross over cable?
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    • sandmanmac
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      • Feb 2009
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      Re: MP161 \ pull scan with usb

      Yes, of course you can scan via a crossover cable, and if it's a newer Windows 7 laptop, a regular cable should work.
      Scanning is not possible via USB

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        • Llama God
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          • Mar 2009
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          Re: MP161 \ pull scan with usb

          Originally posted by sandmanmac
          Yes, of course you can scan via a crossover cable, and if it's a newer Windows 7 laptop, a regular cable should work.
          Scanning is not possible via USB
          Are you sure about the last bit? I thought that this machine supports TWAIN?

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            • sandmanmac
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              Re: MP161 \ pull scan with usb

              Originally posted by Llama God
              Are you sure about the last bit? I thought that this machine supports TWAIN?
              It supports "network" twain.
              I've never been able to configure twain other than via tcp/ip, but I'd be interested to hear from others

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                • Llama God
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                  Re: MP161 \ pull scan with usb

                  Originally posted by sandmanmac
                  It supports "network" twain.
                  I've never been able to configure twain other than via tcp/ip, but I'd be interested to hear from others
                  Yeah, you're probably right, it's been a long day.

                  I'm not even sure why I replied, my head hurts and I've had too much wine to type anything of any worth.

                  Of course, it's generally hard to tell with me!

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                    • KenB
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                      • Dec 2007
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                      Re: MP161 \ pull scan with usb

                      We probably get that question twice a week.

                      TWAIN yes, USB no.

                      The goofy part is that the consumer versions can all scan using USB.

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                        • rthonpm
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                          • Aug 2007
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                          Re: MP161 \ pull scan with usb

                          Consumer machines can scan via USB, but that's just a bloated TWAIN interface. Ricoh and most of the 'big boy pant' manufacturers are looking at their target audience being workgroups as opposed to single PC users. It still amazes a friend of mine when I can scan from my MP 171 and have it show up on my laptop on a different floor of the office almost instantly while he has to hook up a USB to his laptop to use his little Epson inkjet scanner.

                          Two completely different audiences, and never shall the two meet...

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                            • Shadow
                              PHD in Sh!t Disturbing

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                              Re: MP161 \ pull scan with usb

                              Thanks to all that have answered my quarry.
                              I will be testing this in the shop today.
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