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Old 12-14-2010, 09:34 AM   #1
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scanner reconition in linux mint 10 help


hi all,i need help getting my scanner to work,im using hp deskjet 3050 all in one,the printer is working fine please tell me what i need to get the scanner working many thanks for any help
 
Old 12-14-2010, 09:47 AM   #2
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Try HP...

If you are not using it already, there seems to be a HPLIP driver for this all-in-one. If the HPLIP printer works, the scanner function should be supported as well.

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Old 12-14-2010, 09:56 AM   #3
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thanks for you help,yes im using "hplip" and the printer is working fine but sadly not the scanner ,??any further thoughts please
 
Old 12-14-2010, 09:58 AM   #4
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many thanks for your help again all sorted cheers
 
Old 12-14-2010, 10:12 AM   #5
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That was quick...

What was your problem and how did you fix it? You like to know; we like to learn.
 
Old 12-14-2010, 11:27 AM   #6
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thanks,as you said "hplip" should work with the printer and the scanner, when i tried before i dident,anyway when i tried again it just did, "computers eh" cheers:
 
  


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