Paul, My scanner is connected to the parallel port of my computer on one side and the printer on the other. The only other thing connected is my external modem. I don't have a CD writer or any storage device. As for ECP mode, how do you change that? Howard, I guess I'll have to try reinstall the scanner if I can't fix this error, but I'd rather not, if I can help it. I had some trouble setting it up in the first place. But I'll go get JV16 just in case. Julie _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com The NOSPIN Group Promotions is now offering Mandrake Linux or Red Hat Linux CD sets along with our NOSPIN Power Linux CD... at a great price!!! http://freepctech.com/goodies/promotions.shtml