Using the printer's scanner via Time Capsule???

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Using the printer's scanner via Time Capsule???

Hi everyone. I've got the following problem: can I have my printer's scanner working via Time Capusle. I know that I can print via Time Capsule's USB port (I know that this port is only for printing, nothing else), but what about scanning??? Will it work when I connect my HP Photosmart C5180 to the ethernet port in my Time Capsule. On their website Apple says that ethernet ports are for sharing network devices. I'm sure that my all-in-one device has got this feature, cause it has got on the back the ethernet port... Waiting for your answers
alfagta

iMac Intel Core Duo, Mac OS X (10.5.2)

Posted on Apr 5, 2008 1:34 PM

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Answer 1

Apr 5, 2008 1:48 PM in response to alfagta

Wireless printing is the only feature that is supported. If you want to use the scanner along with its supported software it most be connected directly to your computer.

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Answer 2

Apr 5, 2008 2:14 PM in response to alfagta

I've should have mentioned that if you connect your printer to Time Capsule via Ethernet you must go to system pref./printer and fax and add the printer. This should give you the ability to print. As far as using the scanner wirelessly with its associated software, won't happen. This is not supported.

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alfagta Author

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Apr 6, 2008 1:45 AM in response to alfagta

So the only way to scan using my HP Photomart C5180 is to connect it directly to my iMac using USB???

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StevoL1

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Apr 6, 2008 1:52 AM in response to alfagta

Yes...annoying isn't it? I've found that each time I want to scan I have to take the USB out of the Time Capsule/Airport and connect it directly to iMac...I'd also be interested if anyone else knew an alternative to this.

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alfagta Author

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Apr 6, 2008 2:14 AM in response to alfagta

Oh yes, it's very annoying. Would it be better if you would leave your printer conncted directly to your Mac and switch on the sharing of it in the sharing preferences???

P.S. Apple should add the feature of scanning and printing via Time Capsule USB or ethernet port. Does anybody know if this could be add as a feature to Time Capsule via firmware update???

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Answer 6

Apr 6, 2008 7:52 AM in response to alfagta

Sad but true. If you check Apples' Time Capsules documentation you'll see that Apple is very specific about this. But who knows, wireless is becoming more and more advance that companies will start adding these features in the future.

Check this link out and read directly under RESOLUTION.

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1253

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Apr 6, 2008 8:36 AM in response to alfagta

OK, thanks. But can anyone tell me if the scanning feature will work when I connect my printer to Time Capusle via ethernet cable???

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Apr 6, 2008 9:11 AM in response to alfagta

From my previous post.

I've should have mentioned that if you connect your printer to Time Capsule via Ethernet you must go to system pref./printer and fax and add the printer. This should give you the ability to print. As far as using the scanner wirelessly with its associated software, won't happen. This is not supported.

If you want to prove this to yourself, attach the printer to your TC. Set it up so that Bonjour can see it over your network. Launch your printer Scanner software and you'll will see if it finds the printer or not. I'm 100% sure it won't.

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Apr 6, 2008 10:00 AM in response to David Matthews4

You said: As far as using the scanner wirelessly with its associated software, won't happen. This is not supported. The thing is that my Time Capsule is connected to my iMac via Ethernet Cable not Wi-Fi. But as I understand it makes no difference???

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Apr 6, 2008 10:46 AM in response to alfagta

I have my HP 2510 hooked up to my TC via ethernet cable.
Everything works just fine.
Printing, scanning, card reader, etc....

Plug your printer in via ethernet and give it a try.
I would delete all the printers in the Printer & Fax preference pane and then add a new one which will be the one you just connected via ethernet.

Joseph Kriz

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alfagta Author

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Apr 6, 2008 11:00 AM in response to Joseph Kriz

That's what I wanted to know from the very beginning. Thanks a lot. You're the man:) I will give it a try and give you all sign if it works correctly in my case.

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Apr 6, 2008 11:45 AM in response to alfagta

So... I've connected my HP C5180 printer to time capsule via ethernet cable to my Time Capsule and... NOTHING (as a scanner). It print, but it doesn't scan... In the printer & fax preferences I click the "+" button and than I saw the window in which I had to select the printer. I had there two printers (in fact one). One was shown as Bonjour and the second as HP IP... No matter which I choose both doesn't scan. When I've opened the HP Scan Pro.app or the printer queue the following messages popped up: this printer doesn't support scanning feature. Please select one which supports this feature or the second message: no printer selected. Select one...

Can someone tell me what am I doing wrong???

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Answer 13

Apr 6, 2008 12:13 PM in response to alfagta

First I would do this...
In the Print & Fax, add new printer.
Choose More Printers and then HP IP and use Manual address.
Enter the address of your printer. You can find this out by printing the setup from your printer.

If the above does not work, try this

1. Uninstall "Everything HP" using the HP uninstaller.
2. Restart your computer
3. Install the newest software you have for your HP
4. Restart your computer
5. In the Print & Fax preference add a new printer.

Joseph Kriz

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alfagta Author

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Apr 6, 2008 2:42 PM in response to Joseph Kriz

I tried everything and it still doesn'r work... I've done as you said. I've entered the IP address in HP IP, but the "connect" button was inaccessible to click. I look for some similar problems on the net and I find out what's the problem.

http://www.ehmac.ca/mac-ipod-help-troubleshooting/62470-does-scanning-work-print ers-connected-airport-extreme.html

In that thread the man chas_m says: generally, the answer is no. I've seen a few VERY SPECIFIC models that advertised this function, but if it wasn't the main selling point of the machine then the answer is almost certainly "no, that won't work."

Then I've looked for capabilities of your printer on amazon.com and what I found...

http://www.amazon.com/HP-PhotoSmart-PSC-2510-All-in-One/dp/B0000C9ZJX

Share your all-in-one with up to 5 computers using built-in networking and wireless capabilities. You will also enjoy wireless printing and scanning plus access to built-in memory card slots.

The point is that my printer doesn't have this feature. Yes, it has got the ethernet port, but it's only for printing.

P.S. It's sad, but I've to live with it...:-)

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rivelaan

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Jun 12, 2008 3:05 AM in response to alfagta

I have your same problem.

I have a brother mcf-240c multifunction printer (+scanner, etc)

The printer works flawlessly with my time capsule (os x 10.5) but the scanner does not....

If anyone knows how to make it work ....

Thanks in advance...

ps: Obviously everything worked perfect before when it was connected directly to my iMac with the USB port

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