Im working on a Mac & my scanner is not working. Keeps saying its not connected. How do i scan!??

Linking Error w/ OBDII Diagnostic scanner (unable to communicate ...

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Nov 16, 2010 - When I try to run the scan (initial link-up. ... the device keeps saying"Linking Error," meaning that the OBDII and diagnostic device aren't able to communicate. .... autozone and have them hook their scanner up for free to verify.

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well i borrowed my friends obdII scanner and im trying to check my codes but everytime is says link error? im stumped i tried it multiple times with. ... but it sounds like you may have an electrical problem somewhere. Discovery ...

"Linking Error" OBDII Comm failure ' DSMtuners

Hi Dwight,

To use your Fujitsu Scan Partner 3091DC scanner with Mac v10.7.2, you need theMac driver for the scanner. Please be informed that this model is discontinuedand no longer available with Fujitsu. Also, the manufacturer has not yetpublished the Mac driver for Scan Partner series scanners. For moreinformation, please visit the following link:http://www.fujitsu.com/us/services/computing/peripherals/scanners/support/drivers-downloads_index.html#Hope the above information is helpful.Thanks & regards,ScanCare

Please go to this web page:

http://www.epson.ca/cgi-bin/ceStore/support/supDetail.jsp?oid=151211&prodoid=61853212&BV_UseBVCookie=yes&infoType=Downloads&platform=Macintosh&x=29&y=9

Download the scanner driver from that site and install it on your mac, after that you should be able to use the scanner.

Regarding the Cannon scanner error 2145,50. I note you have tried to fix this, but failed. The actual problem is that the scanner will not communicate with the computer correctly if it is connected through a USB hub. A direct connection to the computer cures it.
I know, I had that problem. I am a retired elctronics design engineer.

Do you have more than one PC connected to the scanner? I have both a PC and a Mac connected to it, and I think my scanner is trying to connect to the Mac, which requires image capture software to be installed, rather than the PC. Don't know how to tell it to go to the PC, though...

We need the model number of the printer.
Or go to www.hp.com and search the site for problems related to scanner and mac connections. There should be a KB article to guide you through this usb not connected error.


I hope this information allows you to resolve this issue. If you need further assistance, please post back with a comment to this thread.
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I had this same problem and it is fixable, but not the way you would probably like, though you can still scan with the printer. You just have to open the Paint program and click from scanner or camera, and then choose your printer and click scan preview, and then scan, it works just fine but its a little time consuming.

I was surprised by the same problem this morning. First time I've had a problem with in years. Checked the lock... it was already unlocked. I solved the problem by unhooking the USB cable from the hub, restarting my Mac (seems to be the key), replugging the cable and restarting the scanner. Worked like a charm. Hope it works for you!

Are you working wireless? Connect directly by cable and you can work in two directions (printing is oneway and scanning too, but than the other way around. The last is only possible with cable connection)

Are you getting an error/ red light on the scanner button when its on? when scanning from Paint ( File, then from scanners and cameras) does it freeze as well? or only when using epson scan? make sure cable is directly connected from the scanner to your computer, no hubs or anything.. keep me posted.

Have a nice day!!