PIP: Cannot Scan Images Using a Microtek ScanMaker X6 Scanner (272104)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Greetings 2001
  • Microsoft Greetings 2002 1.0
  • Microsoft Picture It! Express 2001
  • Microsoft Picture It! Express 2002 1.0
  • Microsoft Picture It! Photo 2001
  • Microsoft Picture It! Photo 2002 1.0
  • Microsoft Picture It! Photo Premium 2001
  • Microsoft Picture It! Photo Premium 2002, version 1.0
  • Microsoft Picture It! Publishing 2001 Silver
  • Microsoft Picture It! Publishing 2001 Gold
  • Microsoft Picture It! Publishing 2002, Gold, version 1.0
  • Microsoft Picture It! Publishing 2001 Platinum
  • Microsoft Picture It! Publishing Platinum 2002 1.0

This article was previously published under Q272104

SYMPTOMS

When you use a Microtek ScanMaker X6 scanner that is connected to an enhanced parallel port on the computer with one of the programs that are listed at the beginning of this article, the scanner software may not function properly.

The Scan command in the program may be unavailable or the scanner may not function properly.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the computer is running the Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition operating system.

The TWAIN software drivers that are used by the Microtek ScanMaker X6 scanner are not fully compatible with Windows Millennium Edition.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, contact the scanner manufacturer to inquire about how to obtain and install updated drivers for this scanner that are fully compatible with Windows Millennium Edition.

For information about how to contact Microtek, click the appropriate article number in the following list to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

65416 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, A-K

60781 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, L-P

60782 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, Q-Z

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/28/2004
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbenv kbprb KB272104