Will this work as a scanner without an ink cartridge installed or if the cartridge is empty?
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If you are in a bind and need to print but can't because of a "no ink" message, you can use electric tape to cover the plastic ink "window" on the front of the cartridge. This will trick the printer to believe there is enough ink to continue. I've been able to get a lot of prints out after the "no ink" message has come up.
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Yes. I have used the scanner and sent the scanned doc to another printer when I was out of ink.
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You have to have the scanner connected to a computer in order for it to work. The software to operate the scanner is loaded on the computer. The disk for the software comes with the scanner. There is a cord with the scanner to connect it to a USB port on your computer.
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There are 2 ways. Use the software that came with the printer. Just press the scan button on the printer.
706169
If it's digital. No frequncies. Will show i. If. It'. Anolog they will show on your. Scanner
1165108
Once the cartridge registers as empty, turn the printer off and back on again and the cartridge will register as full. Mine wouldn't reset until after it thinks it's empty.
1239823
This printer does not have scanning capabilities; its just a bare bones quick and efficient printer. Though I'm sure they have a model that does.
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No, it is a printer only. You would have to scan in first whatever you wanted to print a copy of.
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Raise up the scanner platen until the brace locks into place and wait until the ink carriage centers it so you can open it. It has to be turned on to do this. The printer scanner has a help page as well. Do not use FORCE when you open and replace the cartridges. Bill
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Most Brothers of this size are designed to not operate at all if any of the cartridges run out. In fact, you cant even use any of the other features such as scanner or fax, which I think is kinda dumb. Oh and be very careful you dont bump this thing cus it will show you have empty cartridge when it still has plenty of ink so now you cant use anything. Good luck..I wont own another one.
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Yes but the printer reported empty cartridge. I'll try again .. no time at present.
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No - if you haven't bought it don't! I bought one several years ago - it worked for about a month. It was glitchy and cumbersome to use. Brother, who makesthe scanner had little/no support.
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No scanner on this one. Its a very cheap printer. I got mine free with a computer purchase and it only lasted a few years.
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This unit requires Epson software that is installed on a computer to operate. It cannot scan independently and store images on a memory chip. There is no slot for a memory chip.
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No. It's a scanner only. If you need a small printer, I use the HP100 mobile printer. Have used and kept in my truck for a few years with no issues. FYI, if you get the case for the printer, it is slightly small but works.
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A very interesting question..I just tried it and the answer is YES. This item will scan and print without a computer hookup.
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I have not yet succeeded how to scan directly, but I believe it can be done... the usb stick works very nicely though...i keep it plugged into the printer all the time, then when i scan something, i just move it over to my iMac and upload it ! that way i have whatever i've scanned backed up on the "stick" and in my computer.
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I just remove the ink cartridges and try to scan and don't work and alway stay the system error and I put the ink back and start working again and I think without the ink will not work.