Possible Hiatus

[bar1scorpio]

I think my scanner just crapped out on me. Can't get it checked until tomorrow at earliest. If it's working then it means my computer is fouled up somehow, because now my Photoshop isn't even displaying the TWAIN option on Import. (And it looks like my laptop isn't recognizing my scanner either, saying that cable isn't connected.)

If I can get things working again, it means this week's page won't be up until the weekend. If I can't then it means there won't be any pages for a while until I can get things up and running again, or at least purchase a new scanner.

[Happygun]

Could you let us know when you find out whether it's the scanner or the computer?

[Kris@WLP]

I just replaced the scanner in the WLP offices, preparing for the long-overdue Cream & Sugar and NNHS TPBs. I think I can send you the old scanner (Canon LiDe 200, I think).

[Henpecked]

Although it sucks to hear that pages will be delayed, it's much appreciated that you guys always give us the heads-up when it happens. Thanks for letting us know.

[bar1scorpio]

Ran up to Best Buy, and it looks like it may just be the power supply. (Hooked it up to a voltimeter... where about 12 volts should have been registering.. it was showing... 00.13...) So I'm trying to order a replacement- it not, it'll mean a quick trip to the MicroCenter. on Thursday. But given that it doesn't seem to be my tower, (which needs a checkup or three anyways) I should be able to get back on track without too much problems.

Looks like it'll be about 4-5 business days for the replacement cable. Rrg- we'll see then if it's just that, or a deeper problem. In the meantime, I'll try to figure something out, some placeholder or fillers using some of the other artwork I'd been working on, or sharing some project prelims...

[Usdom]

Great! I'm looking forward to more Hal in the comic. Kinda hoping Mr. Cramer gets an attitude with Hal since he's all about being the biggest, strongest thing in the forest.
I'd like see just how alpha-male he is when facing a wall of angry giant bear.

[Travelerr]

Terrible news there Bar, but it looks like the community is willing to try and help how we can. I know the option i've learned being a penny pinching tight fisted greedy little fellow is, look at the cheapest solution first. Hopefully thats whats wrong, maybe a bad cable too. Either way I hope things start getting mended and better.

After all we all love this comic. though I won't like. If I wasn't broke I'd be buying me some swag to help suport it. Alas the recession, she is a cruel mistress. Either way I eagerly await what comes next!

[AraChiya]

I had to replace two scanners that have had the same problem... it was always a scanner component. My current scanner is crappy in that its optics are off forcing me to compensate on the drawings and it makes everything too bright. Of course it's difficult to replace equipment when the funds are not available.

[Travelerr]

Make sure to keep us updated amigos. Man I'd suggest a donation drive if all else failed, but its a bit of a dick move to suggest such when you're flat ass broke xD. Even more so I hope whatever tricks you try work out and you get back up and running.

[bar1scorpio]

FedEx still hasn't arrived with the cable... ug.

[bar1scorpio]

Scratch that. Guess what was waiting for me when I got home from work tonight?

LIKE A BOSS.

[Happygun]

Sooo....comic?

[Kris@WLP]

Maybe a bit late, but comic. There are a few tweaks that need to be made, and typos corrected.

[Happygun]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLTZctTG6cE

[Ganthan]