The PC Does Not Recognize the Scanner (Connecting via USB 2.0)

The following are possible causes of the PC failing to recognize the scanner. Check each possible cause.

Cause

The scanner is not connected correctly.

Action

Check the USB cable connections between the scanner and the

 

PC. (See “Connecting via USB” on p.21)

 

 

Cause

The USB 2.0 interface board is not mounted on the PC

 

correctly.

Action

Reseat the USB 2.0 interface board on the PC correctly referring

 

to the instruction manual for the USB 2.0 interface board. Also,

 

confirm whether the USB interface board is recognized by the

 

OS (Windows) you are using.

 

 

Cause

The scanner is not on.

Action

Refer to the previous section, “The Scanner Does Not Turn On,”

 

and check to see if the scanner is on. If the scanner is not on, shut

 

down the PC, then turn the scanner on first, and then the PC.

 

 

Cause

The USB 2.0 interface board does not support the scanner.

Action

Use a recommended USB 2.0 interface board. (See “USB 2.0

 

Interface Board” on p.18)

 

 

Cause

The USB hub is not on.

Action

Turn the USB hub on.

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