So it works sometimes but then doesn't work the next time? Does rebooting the computer fix the problem? Are you going through a USB hub or connecting directly to the USB port on your iBook? Michael On Apr 24, 2005, at 9:25 AM, Russ Edwards wrote: > My ibook keeps losing my scanner, Hp scanjet 5470c. I checked the > cords and downloaded and installed the new HP software. Can someone > throw me some ideas. I am relatively new to Mac's having used windows > for years so I am kind of lost here. > > Thanks in advance > > Russ