Peripherals stay on after computer shut down...?

From: David Hoare (dave_at_lifetimeaddress.com)
Date: 06/30/04 

Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 09:48:52 -0700

Has anyone had a similar problem, or know how to fix it...

I have Suse 9.1 personal on generic pentium machine, and when I shut the
system down, the keyboard (numlock light) and the scanner (parallel port)
stay ON! I don't really mind the keyboard light, though it's a bit weird,
but the scanner bulb (Plustek OpticPro) is burning 24/7....

Thanks!
David Hoare