MP530 won't work

if the printer is newer than the OS is will not recognize it, you will have to locate an OS9 driver for it.

First uninstall the printer completely and delete the printer files from the Program files folder.
Restart the computer and download and install the latest version Adobe flash player.
Install the printer driver.
That should work.

A quick fix for most communication errors can be achieved by resetting the printer and/or rebooting the PC. Simply disconnect the printer from your computer. Reboot your pc. Unplug and re-plug the printer into the power source to reset it. When the printer turns on, reconnect it to your computer. Then try to print again once the computer fully recognizes the USB connection.

If that doesn't help, try the steps below:

1. Disconnect the printer from your computer.

2. Rebrick (pull out power supply, black box where the power cord is plugged in at the back of the printer, and put it back after 30 seconds).

2. On your computer, go to Control Panel > Printers and Faxes.

3. Delete the Lexmark print object.

4. Reboot your pc.

5. When your pc turns on, reconnect the printer.

6. Wait until your pc fully recognizes the USB connection. To check, go to Control Panel > Printers and Faxes. If you see a new Lexmark print object in the list, then try to print/scan again.

The most frequent reasons for this problem is a lack of bi-directional communication between the all-in-one and the computer. (I will assume you installed the drivers/software in the correct order - before attaching the USB cable between the computer and the all-in-one.)

Try a new cable and plugging into a different USB port on the computer. If you are using a print server or USB hub, connect directly to the computer.

I hope these ideas help.

Cindy Wells
(the printer will work under conditions that give problems for the scanner)

I just started having the same problem with my MP530. It went away for one scan last night after I installed a new driver, but tonight it the problem is back.

my lexmark 6500 won't scan to my computer. how do i fix it?

You probably have the wrong driver installed. Remove your PIXMA icon.

Download from this Canon website:

http://software.canon-europe.com/software/0025284.asp?model=

Hope this helps.

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=DownloadDetailTabAct&fcategoryid=334&modelid=7997

Here's the site you need to visit to get your drivers .... have fun !

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