Question : Problem: Scanner could not be initialized (Scanner not found)

I have an HP Scanjet 7450 connected via USB to a Win NT 4.0 workstation. When using the remote scan feature from another network PC, The scan will work a few times before the above error message appears. The only way to continue scanning is to re-boot the scanner PC.
     I have tried HP's solution of uninstalling and reinstalling the software and also installing the patch sj596mu.exe but the problem persists. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Answer : Problem: Scanner could not be initialized (Scanner not found)

Just checked on HP's website - apologies, HP quote:

* Share your scanner over a network with included HP Precisionscan LAN software.

I'll pass this one!