Compaq P/N DOC-FB4B manual Changing Your Parallel Port Mode

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2.Check your computer’s BIOS setup to make sure that your printer port is set for EPP or SPP.

The ImageReader Express scanner will work on ports that are set for EPP and SPP. The fastest of the modes is EPP. Follow these direc- tions to change your computers parallel port mode.

Changing Your Parallel Port Mode

1.Open your System setup (BIOS or CMOS) (check your computer manual for instructions on how to do this).

2.Go to the area in which you can change the parallel mode settings and change the LPT type to EPP or SPP.

3.Save your changes and exit. Now reboot your computer and attempt to scan again.

Grainy images

Check the video driver settings within Windows. The difference between 16 colors viewed and 256 colors viewed is dramatic. Select 256 Colors (or higher) if the system hardware supports such.

Specs or lines across scanning area

Open the document feed cover and clean the glass with a soft lens cloth.

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Contents Compact Color Flatbed Scanner ImageReader ExpressInfo Phone 408 538-2500 Fax 408Info Technician Copyright 1994 1997 All Rights Reserved Table of Contents Page Welcome Using this manualAssistance What is TWAIN? IntroductionPage System requirements Package contentsPage Using the pass-through Scanner Installation and Info TechnicianInstallation Connecting the scannerInfo Technician Installing the device driverPerform Utility Diagnostic Installing the application softwareTo Change Your Parallel Port Mode Setting in most systems Page Power Using your scannerScanning features and controls Hardware featuresPaper size Remove paper clips, pins or staples LetwetpaperdryfirstSoftware controls Paper loadingPreview Window SettingsImage Information Panel Scan ModePre-scan ScanScanat ResolutionScale InverseBrightness and Contrast Select the Twain source Scanning imagesTo scan an image Other scanning featuresClick Cancel to close the Flatbed Scanner window Scanning processPage General Scanning Tips TroubleshootingPrinter Problems? Cannot print to printer Twain ErrorsBi-Directional Printers Image Transfer Failed Error messagesError 82 Scanner not Found message when attempting a scan Check your cable connection and retry scanningChanging Your Parallel Port Mode Ifnecessary,cleanthescannerglasswithasoftlenscloth Scanner careFCC radio frequency interference statement Info Service Center 580DivisionStreet Campbell, CA Limited two year warranty