Marty,

 

The maximize buttons doesn't work on mine, neither. It's just there.

 

What type of images are you trying to scan?

 

I scan pictures and images to IrfanView, I can edit the picture after it's scanned and even resize it to the size I want it, all at the same time. Pictures I keep are a higher quality as some programs like at least 150dpi, so I save mine even higher for better printing quality.

 

 

Rick

Marty,

 

Follow these instructions below and then tell me what happens.

 

Make sure your computer has the latest Windows Updates, especially .net framework, needed to run many applications and the latest Java.

 

Disconnect your printer.

 

Download and run this patch to completely remove the printer from your computer. Run the patch(a MUST on Vista computers) until it prompts you to restart your computer.

 

Restart your computer.

 

Download the proper drivers.

 

XP Drivers

 

Vista 32-bit Drivers

 

XP & Vista 64-bit Drivers.

 

All other drivers

 

Install the proper drivers. You'll be prompted when to connect your printer(powered on).

 

 

As for scanning, if you have the disk that came with the printer, then insert the Printer disk and stop it from running. Go to My Computer and double click on it. Look for the drive with the Dell disk in it. Right click on it, left click explore. Look for the OCR Folder. In the OCR Folder, there is an Abbyy Folder. right click on setup.exe, that's in the Abbyy Folder and left click run as administrator. This will install the OCR program.

 

Also try reading...

 

Update list of applications to send scans to

 

 

Scanning

 

Scanning using USB connection, open the Dell All-In-One Center, click on scanning and copying and scan from there.

 

Scanning wirelessly, use the scan buttons on the printer.

 

 

Rick

Hi PudgyOne,

I need to add that my Dell All-In-One 946 is connected by USB to this Dell  Inspiron/E1705, Vista Home Premium 32 bit. I checked and have the most recent driver. Also "this device is working properly" (apparently). My Dell support has expired. Could you suggest where I might look?

Did I lose this thread? I mean to reply to "pudgyone".

Thank you all!

Marty

Hi PudgyOne,

Your instructions were crystal but I messed up anyway. Java loaded fine and I have the latest windows updates. I disconnected my printer,downloaded and ran the patch(R166247.zip). I never saw the prompt to restart so I restarted anyway. Upon restart I was prompted to insert the Quickset disc which I don't have. I skipped this step and downloaded my drivers; R145315.exe for Vista 32-bit. Again I missed the prompt to connect the printer and went ahead and connected the printer. Windows did it's thing, I used my  Dell AIO Printer 946 reinstallation disc that came with the computer. Everything loaded fine and works exactly as before...the maximize button does not work so I'm left working in this program in a small window.

The patch removed the printer from the computer and took Quickset and MediaDirect with it! in panic mode I used system restore to go back before I loaded the  latest Java(which I took off a long time ago for security issues). All is now what it was.

As computer problems go this is probably a minor issue but the kind of problem that makes one want to bolt and look elsewhwere for software. I like the program and don't need fancy but it's a cramp working in that small window.

I deleted what I downloaded,ran my disc cleanup utility and hope to hear back from you (and Rick too).

Marty

Marty,

 

You can download Quickset from Drivers & Downloads enter your service tag number. It should be under application.

 

Media direct, post about this in the Dell Microsoft OS Forum as if I remember correctly, there is a way to get this working.

 

 

Rick

Hi Rick,

System restore recovered Quickset ok and I used the MediaDirect reinstallation disc so that is now ok also. I do have all the original reinstallation discs that came with the computer but thanks anyway.

Should Dell AIO Center work in a full (maximized) window or is this the way it is? Is this issue worth pursueing?

Marty

Marty,

 

I think it's not worth pursuing. It has a button but the Dell All-In-One Center is as big as it gets.

 

 

Rick

Rick,

OK. Done.

This may be the correct forum for posting a question about some Dell printer software that I posted elswhere and never got an answer. Do you know what  the program named 946PLV32 is? What does it do or what is it for? do I need it? It is installed by Dell and I;m quessing it's for my printer.

Again, thank you and apologies in advance if this question should be a new thread..

Marty

Marty,

 

The clue is 946PLV32 It has something to do with your 946 printer but I really don't know what.

 

Is it safe to remove? I really cannot tell you that, but I'd leave it there because it's not spyware and it's not causing any problems. If you decide to delete it, keep it in the recycle bin for a while to make sure all the functions are working on your printer.

 

Instead of the hassle, I'd just keep it.

 

 

Rick

Hi Rick,

Sounds like good advice to me.

Thanks for being out there and willing to share.

Marty