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Everyone, The problem was that my printer... 489 Views / 2 Replies  
Everyone,

The problem was that my printer driver was down-level. The symptoms this caused were scary and unexpected. But all is well now.

I am posting this here for the benefit of others...
Posted by scoostraw, on Mar 22, 2007 at 12:45 PM, in macOS
Unable to launch apps - help please....! 489 Views / 2 Replies  
I have an Intel iMac 17". I finally got around to installing a printer on it tonight - a Canon IP1700. The install went fine - and then I tried to print a page from a book I'm editing - and the...
Posted by scoostraw, on Mar 20, 2007 at 09:54 PM, in macOS
Hey it's fixed. I'll post here what happened in... 708 Views / 6 Replies  
Hey it's fixed. I'll post here what happened in case this happens to someone else.

When I installed the Epson software, it used the Twain drivers. After that, OSX had Twain as a default. This...
Posted by scoostraw, on Dec 12, 2006 at 09:15 PM, in Applications
Yes that was the first thing I tried. 708 Views / 6 Replies  
Yes that was the first thing I tried.
Posted by scoostraw, on Dec 8, 2006 at 02:54 PM, in Applications
I agree with you BigMac. How do I go about... 708 Views / 6 Replies  
I agree with you BigMac. How do I go about recovering - any idea?
Posted by scoostraw, on Dec 8, 2006 at 02:05 PM, in Applications
Photoshop Elements Crashing 708 Views / 6 Replies  
I hooked up an older Epson scanner to my Intel iMac. And (stupidly) installed the old sfotware that was on the CD that had come with the scanner originally.

It did not work. I then attempted...
Posted by scoostraw, on Dec 8, 2006 at 11:31 AM, in Applications
Ok I dragged all my "Epson" files to the trash to... 708 Views / 3 Replies  
Ok I dragged all my "Epson" files to the trash to uninstall... however there is one called "Epson Scanner Monitor" that the system will not allow me to delete because it says it is in use. Even if...
Posted by scoostraw, on Dec 6, 2006 at 11:47 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Ok progress - I downloaded the latest driver from... 708 Views / 3 Replies  
Ok progress - I downloaded the latest driver from Epson's site. And it launches ok - but aborts saying it cannot communicate with the scanner.

It is connected via a USB cable. And if I restart...
Posted by scoostraw, on Dec 6, 2006 at 11:05 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Epson 1670 Scanner Problems on iMac 708 Views / 3 Replies  
Please point me to a FAQ or prior thread if this has been asked a thousand times..

I borrowed a friend's Epson scanner a while back and used it with my Intel iMac. It worked fine. Now another...
Posted by scoostraw, on Dec 6, 2006 at 10:13 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
iPhoto Calendar ?? 798 Views / 0 Replies  
Has anyone ordered a wall calendar via iPhoto? I'm curious if it is advisable to sharpen the images, adjust contrast/brightness etc.... ??
Posted by scoostraw, on Nov 10, 2006 at 03:09 PM, in Applications
Just to report back. Cleaned the ball as... 1,884 Views / 5 Replies  
Just to report back. Cleaned the ball as described and it is instantly fixed. Many thanks!
Posted by scoostraw, on Nov 7, 2006 at 09:55 PM, in Mac Desktops
Yes it's a mighty mouse. Great - I will clean it... 1,884 Views / 5 Replies  
Yes it's a mighty mouse. Great - I will clean it tonight.
Posted by scoostraw, on Nov 7, 2006 at 03:35 PM, in Mac Desktops
iMac Mouse Scroll Problem 1,884 Views / 5 Replies  
The little roller-ball on my mouse quit working properly a couple of weeks ago. Left, Right, and UP all work - but DOWN is dead. This is an intel iMac that I purchased from amazon in July.

Is...
Posted by scoostraw, on Nov 7, 2006 at 02:01 PM, in Mac Desktops
Thanks Oreo. That's what I thought. I'll send... 721 Views / 3 Replies  
Thanks Oreo. That's what I thought. I'll send it on its way.
Posted by scoostraw, on Nov 7, 2006 at 01:55 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Dell Printer on my iMac ? Will it work ?? 721 Views / 3 Replies  
I was given a Dell 720 printer. But my iMac does not recognize it. I've been searching for an answer and everything I read says it's not possible. Is this really the case - before I give it away to...
Posted by scoostraw, on Nov 7, 2006 at 12:37 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Problems Selling on eBay with Firefox 448 Views / 0 Replies  
I am used to posting items for sale on eBay on a windows machine using IE. I'm now on an Intel iMac and when I go to list items, the "standard view" window is not available for editing - I have to...
Posted by scoostraw, on Jul 8, 2006 at 09:55 PM, in Applications
Yeah I realize it won't run "natively"... ok... 716 Views / 10 Replies  
Yeah I realize it won't run "natively"... ok thanks!
Posted by scoostraw, on Jun 7, 2006 at 04:37 PM, in Applications
Quick question... is Photoshop Elements 4.0 for... 716 Views / 10 Replies  
Quick question... is Photoshop Elements 4.0 for the Mac the latest version? And will that run on my intel iMac?
Posted by scoostraw, on Jun 7, 2006 at 01:47 PM, in Applications
Thanks (duh). Somehow I had "right-clicked" or... 2,407 Views / 2 Replies  
Thanks (duh). Somehow I had "right-clicked" or something and it only gave me the option of "eject". Or maybe I was dreaming.

Thanks.
Posted by scoostraw, on Jun 7, 2006 at 01:38 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
How Do I Rename an iPod Shuffle? 2,407 Views / 2 Replies  
A friend sold me his Shuffle, as he has upgraded to a nano. How do I rename it? It currently is "Frank's iPod".

Thanks. I realize this is a newbie question..
Posted by scoostraw, on Jun 2, 2006 at 01:12 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Thanks guys. I am still puzzled as to why... 621 Views / 3 Replies  
Thanks guys. I am still puzzled as to why sometimes iPhoto reconizes dupes - and sometimes it doesn't.
Posted by scoostraw, on Jun 1, 2006 at 10:46 AM, in Applications
iPhoto Dupes? 621 Views / 3 Replies  
When I import the same jpeg from my jump drive, iPhoto does not recognize it as a duplicate, and just goes ahead and imports it as a new photo. I now have multiple copies of the same file. (I...
Posted by scoostraw, on May 30, 2006 at 11:40 AM, in Applications
Good point. And waiting for the version of PS... 716 Views / 10 Replies  
Good point. And waiting for the version of PS that will run natively is something to consider.

Thanks.
Posted by scoostraw, on May 26, 2006 at 11:17 AM, in Applications
Newbie Photo Editing Question 716 Views / 10 Replies  
I am a Mac newbie, so bear with me...

I have a new iMac and am looking for the best way to get a good photo editing application up and running. Since I spent all my money on hardware, I am...
Posted by scoostraw, on May 26, 2006 at 10:47 AM, in Applications
Thanks guys for all the pointers. I AM paying... 734 Views / 10 Replies  
Thanks guys for all the pointers. I AM paying attention! This is my first Mac. So far I am thrilled with it.
Posted by scoostraw, on May 25, 2006 at 01:25 PM, in macOS
So in other words - "empty the trash!"... ok I... 734 Views / 10 Replies  
So in other words - "empty the trash!"... ok I understand.

(Is there any way at all to view this folder on the Mac?)
Posted by scoostraw, on May 24, 2006 at 03:32 PM, in macOS
Thanks guys. Ok I understand that. Why is the... 734 Views / 10 Replies  
Thanks guys. Ok I understand that. Why is the folder not visible though unless I plug the drive into a windows machine?
Posted by scoostraw, on May 24, 2006 at 03:05 PM, in macOS
What is the .trash folder?? 734 Views / 10 Replies  
Whenever I delete items from my jump drive by dragging them to the trash, the space does not free up. I have to remove the drive and plug it into one of the pc's here. When I do that, I am able to...
Posted by scoostraw, on May 24, 2006 at 02:15 PM, in macOS
Thanks guys. My iMac behaves just as you... 1,938 Views / 10 Replies  
Thanks guys. My iMac behaves just as you described. :)
Posted by scoostraw, on May 24, 2006 at 02:08 PM, in Mac Desktops
Is RAM the same for G5 vs Intel iMac? 594 Views / 3 Replies  
Forgive me if this has been asked before. I am a newbie iMac owner and want to upgrade my RAM. Lots of folks are selling RAM on eBay from their G5 iMacs. Is this the same chip as is used on the...
Posted by scoostraw, on May 17, 2006 at 04:40 PM, in Mac Desktops
Do you have to change it for each playlist? Is... 4,263 Views / 3 Replies  
Do you have to change it for each playlist? Is there no way to apply these preferences to all lists?
Posted by scoostraw, on May 17, 2006 at 12:24 PM, in Applications
Thanks. I must say I am surprised at how this is... 482 Views / 3 Replies  
Thanks. I must say I am surprised at how this is code is written...
Posted by scoostraw, on May 15, 2006 at 04:05 PM, in Applications
Thank you! 4,263 Views / 3 Replies  
Thank you!
Posted by scoostraw, on May 15, 2006 at 11:23 AM, in Applications
I have no external speakers. Just the built-ins.... 1,938 Views / 10 Replies  
I have no external speakers. Just the built-ins. This is one of the intel iMacs.
Posted by scoostraw, on May 15, 2006 at 11:23 AM, in Mac Desktops
iTunes - Display File Format? 4,263 Views / 3 Replies  
I am new to iTunes. I want to display what file format each track is (ie. MP3, AAC etc.). I don't see an option for this however.

Is there one?
Posted by scoostraw, on May 15, 2006 at 10:15 AM, in Applications
How do I silence the Boot-up "Chime"? 1,938 Views / 10 Replies  
Because of my living situation, I need to set up my Mac in "stealth" mode. How do I silence the "chime" that sounds when the system is booted up?

I checked MUTE in the system preferences but it...
Posted by scoostraw, on May 15, 2006 at 09:55 AM, in Mac Desktops
iPhoto "Save" 482 Views / 3 Replies  
I am new to iPhoto, and was tinkering this weekend. I made a change to one of my photos. When I shut down the app, it just automatically saved my change without asking me if I really wanted to...
Posted by scoostraw, on May 15, 2006 at 09:45 AM, in Applications
it ticks me off too - i was ready to buy (and... 1,084 Views / 18 Replies  
it ticks me off too - i was ready to buy (and probably still will) - but no explanation or anything - just GONE - i hate that crap
Posted by scoostraw, on Feb 7, 2006 at 06:22 PM, in Mac Desktops
yup i noticed the same thing. last week there... 1,084 Views / 18 Replies  
yup i noticed the same thing. last week there was no "J&R" link. this week there is.
Posted by scoostraw, on Feb 6, 2006 at 04:45 PM, in Mac Desktops
do either of you see the 17" listed with the $125... 1,084 Views / 18 Replies  
do either of you see the 17" listed with the $125 rebate?
Posted by scoostraw, on Feb 6, 2006 at 04:28 PM, in Mac Desktops
ok that took me there... that is weird. i wonder... 1,084 Views / 18 Replies  
ok that took me there... that is weird. i wonder why if u click into the products from the main page, this same item comes up with no rebate..?

anyway... are the rebates definitely going to...
Posted by scoostraw, on Feb 6, 2006 at 04:24 PM, in Mac Desktops
boy i don't see it. i don't know what i am doing... 1,084 Views / 18 Replies  
boy i don't see it. i don't know what i am doing wrong. i even logged out of my amazon account and launched a new browser session. last week it was a $125 rebate on the 17", an additional $30 off...
Posted by scoostraw, on Feb 6, 2006 at 04:02 PM, in Mac Desktops
I see a rebate on the G5 20", but I don't even... 1,084 Views / 18 Replies  
I see a rebate on the G5 20", but I don't even see the intel 20" listed at any price... maybe there is a problem with my viewing of the site.
Posted by scoostraw, on Feb 6, 2006 at 02:38 PM, in Mac Desktops
No More iMac Rebate @Amazon? 1,084 Views / 18 Replies  
I just looked, and it appears as if the rebates are no longer being offered on iMacs at amazon.com. Was there any kind of announcement? Or am I simply missing something here...?
Posted by scoostraw, on Feb 6, 2006 at 01:10 PM, in Mac Desktops
 
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