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02-17-2017 12:56 PM
Hi,
The message appears when you shout down your printer or you shut down your computer and that is normal.
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02-17-2017 04:39 PM
@banhien is right -- the annoying message is "normal".
If the message is "bugging your trip", it is time to put a stop to it.
You can "fix" this:
1. Disable the Scan-to-Computer feature
- Optional > Disable “Scan to Computer” feature when Windows Starts
Printer Assistant (icon shortcut on your Desktop named for your Printer) >
Tab Print, Scan & Fax >> Under Scan >> Select / Click on Manage Scan to Computer >
UNCHECK / Clear box: Automatically start Scan to Computer when I log on to Windows > Close
Consequences
- If / When you do want to Scan-to-Computer from your printer panel, you will need to remember to first "enable" the setting.
- The message might pop-up at odd times.
2. You can switch off the annoying message
- Method 1 (Windows 10 Pro AU)
Windows key > Settings > Personalization (Background, lock screen, colors) >
TaskBar > Scroll down > Select which icons appear on the taskbar >
Set OFF Always show all icons in the notification area (allows list to be edited)
Scroll down > Switch OFF ScanToPCActivationApp >
Optional: Set ON Always show all icons in the notification area
Dragon Document - Help, suggestions, video links, and examples:
Install Full Feature Software - Printer
Section:
- Scan to Computer >> Scan to Computer Message (annoying ever-so-helpful pop-up)
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