How to connect a scanner to a computer

A scanner is needed to create copies of documents, photos and any notes on paper. It analyzes the contents of paper media and reproduces their digital image while preserving the file on the computer. To install a technician, you must not only properly connect the device to a computer, but also configure it to work. Equipment is necessary for the full operation of most organizations, as well as more and more people are buying a device for personal use.

Connect the scanner to the computer

For high-quality operation of the device, you need to properly connect and install drivers. Modern equipment is equipped with everything necessary to cope with an ordinary person without certain skills and knowledge.

First, you should prepare a convenient place for the device near the computer. For future convenience and comfort in the work must take into account the dimensions of the device, the length of the connecting wire. After the scanner is located in its place, you can start the connection.

Important! Before you start connecting the device, you must carefully read the instructions for use and operation of the equipment.

What is required for this

After studying the manual of the device, it is necessary to prepare all the necessary cables, to make sure that they do not have external mechanical damage. Connecting wires should not be tightened when connected, as it increases the probability of breaking the connection. The equipment itself is also required to inspect for damage or cracks. Usually with the scanner is attached drive with the necessary drivers and software. The disk does not need to be removed far, with its help it will be easier to install files through the drive. Modern models of computers are not all equipped with drives, so for such equipment drives are not needed. For such cases, drivers can be downloaded from special sites. It is advisable to take advantage of the proposal to download and install drivers from the manufacturer's website of the scanner.

Reference! If the cable that connects the computer and the scanner is too long, then for convenience it should be carefully reeled up and secured with a cord or a cord. This will help not stumble about it and thereby prolong its service life.

What problems may arise

It may happen that the connection was made according to the rules, but the scanner still does not work. The causes of the problem can be many. One of the possible reasons may be that the drivers are not installed. The scanner may not work if the cables are bad and loosely connected to the computer, or the control lever is simply not turned on. Scanning may not occur or the image will be of very poor quality. To establish the true problem should conduct a sequential check equipment.

How to troubleshoot

The first step is to make sure that the equipment is connected to a power source and is turned on. The fact that the device is connected to the power is indicated by a lit indicator, which is located at the bottom of the case. Then you need to check whether the cables are properly connected. If one of them is poorly connected, this may be the cause of the problem. Many models of modern scanners are equipped with special levers that block equipment during transport. In the instruction manual this fact should be indicated, therefore, it should be carefully re-read it again. Sometimes you can normalize the scanner simply by restarting your computer or laptop.

When the problem is related to the drivers, you can try installing them again. If this does not help, and it is impossible to figure it out on your own, you need to contact a specialist. It even happens that comes across defective products. If you are unlucky, and you hit such a product, then the scanner must be returned to the store.

Attention! It should be added that if it is impossible to independently identify the cause of the problem with the operation of the scanner, you should contact a specialist and in no case try to disassemble the device. In this case, the warranty on the goods will be invalid.

How to connect the scanner to the computer: step by step

1. After studying the instructions, you can proceed to connect the device. First you need to disconnect the computer from the network.
2. Cable the scanner to the corresponding port on the computer or laptop.
3. Turn on the computer or laptop, wait until the equipment is fully loaded.
4. The download field will display a system message indicating that a new device has been detected.
5. Insert the disk into the drive, and load the drivers. You can not use the disc, and download from a special site from an Internet resource.
6. Use the installation wizard to install the software.
7. Scan any document or image to check device operation.
8. If you need to connect several computers to one scanner, you will have to use a network switch.

If you need to connect several computers to one scanner, you will have to use a network switch. Thus you can connect any office equipment: printer, fax or telephone. Drivers must be installed on all types of hardware. Only in this case is possible the uninterrupted operation of the equipment. Otherwise, scanning or faxing documentation will not work properly, or will not function at all.

Depending on Windows

After installing the device to a computer with the Windows 8 or 8.1 operating system, a problem may arise that is completely solvable. A frame with the message “Cannot connect scanner” may appear on the computer monitor. This system does not install a default driver without a digital signature. The system has only one boot mode. To solve this problem, you should perform the following sequential steps:

• Go to the side menu, find the item "Options".
• The next item is “Changing computer settings”.
• Enter the item “Update and recovery”, and then in “Restore”.
• To get to the boot options menu, you must restart your computer while holding down the “Shift” key.
• In the menu that appears, select “Diagnostics”, then “Boot Parameters”.
• A list of items appears, from which you can select “Connect mandatory driver signature verification”, restart the computer.
• After the reboot, the “Boot Parameters” menu appears, select item number 7. This is done using the key with the same digit.
• Now you should restore previously deleted software.
• Check the operation of the device by printing any document.

After all the steps, the scanner will start working. In order for the equipment to work smoothly for a long time, it is necessary to handle it carefully. The scanner must not be dropped, hit, installed in a room with high humidity or high dust levels. If the basic rules are followed, the device will serve for a long time and efficiently.