Network-based scanning software

[Blisster]

Hey all-
I have an HP Network Scanjet 5 sitting here in my office that I would like to deploy to the network. Unfortunately it seems that HP no longer supports this product, as I can't seem to find any client software for it on their web-site so what I am looking for is a generic utility for managing and using the scanner. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions? TIA.

J

[TonyT]

Any scanner software should do it, eg Paperport or others.

www.paperport.com

[sito]

Dunno if this helps: http://scan-to-share.msitec.de/sj5_pd1e/

http://scan-to-share.msitec.de/sj5_sf1e/

[Blisster]

I found that link already Sit., unfortunaltey the download link times out.

[sito]

Here (http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/ProductList.jsp?locale=en_US&taskId=135&prodSeriesId=25263&prodTypeId=15179) maybe

The d/l works if that's the right driver.

[Blisster]

yup, already tried those too. No Win2000 or XP support.
This thing is so outdated, I might end up just requesting a new one, hopefully there is some money in the budget for it.

J

[Sid]

I've crammed NT4 drivers down XP and 2K throat a few times without any problems. Given a shot, worst case, you have to unistall them.

[Blisster]

Originally posted by Sid
I've crammed NT4 drivers down XP and 2K throat a few times without any problems. Given a shot, worst case, you have to unistall them.

its not just the drivers though, its the administration/configuration utility and the client software that i need.

[TonyT]

Try using the older windows driver and aps in Compatability Mode.

[sito]

Originally posted by Blisster
I found that link already Sit., unfortunaltey the download link times out.

That d/l link is now working... http://scan-to-share.msitec.de/sj5_pd1e/

I Don't think you'll find Win2000 or Xp drivers.

[Blisster]

Originally posted by TonyT
Try using the older windows driver and aps in Compatability Mode.

tried that, no luck.

[UOD]

Here are a whole mess of people that seem to get it to work.

http://www.sysopt.com/userreviews/scanners/reviewhtml/HP_ScanJet_5p2.html


They are workarounds but they are successful ones.

[Blisster]

Hey UOD, thanks for the link. From a brief glance it appears that these folks are using a serial or SCSI Scanjet5. The scanner I am trying to get to work is a network-based scanner, it only has an Ethernet port, no serial or SCSI connections.

But I will do some research there as time permits (a few other projects have taken priority over this one).

And thanks again people for all the effort!!:)