Since the computer "clab1" has been replaced by "juline" (running on Windows XP), the scanner has been working without a hiccup.
PHASE TWO
Remove Windows 2000 and install Windows XP with SP2 on "clab1".
Install the following software also:
- HP Precision Scan Pro
- HP 4600 and 4100 drivers
- Nero
- SSH Secure Shell
- Firefox
- MS Office 2000
- 7zip
- Adobe Acrobat
- Sophos
- GhostScript and GhostView