topic Re: Set the PC to Start scanning in Desktop Inkjet Printers

Set the PC to Start scanning

mort — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 06:32:31 GMT

Sanner problem MX 882

Re: Set the PC to Start scanning

Stephen — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 13:22:11 GMT

Hi mort!

So that the Community can help you better, we will need to know any error messages you're seeing, and the Computer Operating System you're using (Windows XP/Vista/7/8 or Mac 10.x), as well as the way you connect to your device (USB or networked via WiFi or Ethernet).

Any other details you'd like to give will only help the Community better understand your issue!

Thanks and have a great day!

Re: Set the PC to Start scanning

kwwjd1 — Sat, 07 Dec 2013 17:25:02 GMT

Absolutely found the answer. On your panel, my PC was showing, but it had the wrong name (because I had crashed hard drive replaced and I didn't realize the computer gave itself a new name. To fix, just press the Save/Forward button, select PC, and it should give you the proper name of your computer. Select it, and, at least for me, it began working from the panel to PC immediately again.

Wish the tech guys would suggest this first before asking so any questions about operating systems, etc.

Re: Set the PC to Start scanning

spenlas92 — Thu, 08 May 2014 22:40:46 GMT

Thanks, was the quickest fix ever, after looking online, reinstalling drivers, ect. Finally found your post and worked perfect. 5 second fix.

Re: Set the PC to Start scanning

PAnders — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:57:38 GMT

The error I receided stated; An error has occured in the scanner driver. Abort scanning.

Re: Set the PC to Start scanning

Paprsek — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 11:27:15 GMT

I had the same issue with my MG5750 printer : scan function from printer operational panel is stuck on "Set the PC for scanning". It is set up to use wireless LAN not USB cable.

Root-cause : Scan function may occasionally default to use PC Local (USB)

Solution : On the printer operational panel > select scan (notice at the top "PC Local (USB)") > select Save/Forward on the bottom left > use up/down buttons to scroll through the short list of PC targets to select one of the named PCs > press the OK button (notice at the top the named PC is now showing.

I called the friendly Canon Customer Support, who did not seem to be aware of the significance of message "Set the PC for scanning" and suggested uninstalling and re-installing Canon Utility initially. I finally got the Customer Support's attention to the printer operational panel scan screen's "PC Local (USB)" message before taking the above instructions.

Re: Set the PC to Start scanning

Paprsek — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 14:50:26 GMT

I can see numerous Canon customers hitting the same issue since 2013 when the printer operational panel is stuck on the scan function with the message "set the PC for scanning".

Canon product developer team should consider enhancing the above confusing message to give more direct hints:-

(A) from the current cryptic message of:

set the PC for scanning

(B) to a clearer and more helpful message such as:

select the target PC to forward the scanned pages

(press Save/Forward > press OK > select from list)

Re: Set the PC to Start scanning

MPisc — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 21:40:05 GMT

Thank you so much for taking the time to post this...

I should have noticed that the "PC Local (USB)" verbage wasn't right, but I wouldn't have figured it out without your help.

Re: Set the PC to Start scanning

jpn — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 20:55:56 GMT

The only option ( target) appearing on my printer is local (USB)

Re: Set the PC to Start scanning

MaxfighterXD — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:49:00 GMT

Heey Guys I found a fix that works go canon.nl or canon.com
search for your printer software and install then save/forward page in scan option and then my pc was found and it worked hope it helps u guys out 😄

Re: Set the PC to Start scanning

ccogg — Sun, 03 Jul 2022 05:08:26 GMT

I just bought a Canon TR8600a and am running Windows 11. I get the same msg "Select the PC to start scanning" but there are no forward/backward arrows for me to select from a list of PCs. What now?

Thanks