When the Scanner is Not Recognized

The following describes possible causes of your computer not recognizing the scanner. Remedy the problem by following the remedy for the respective cause.

Cause

The SCSI cable is not correctly connected to the computer.

Remedy

Correctly connect the SCSI cable.

 

 

Cause

The SCSI card is not correctly recognized.

Remedy

Correctly connect the SCSI card referring to the SCSI card Manual.

 

Also, check that the SCSI card you have mounted is correctly

 

recognized by the OS.

 

How identification of the SCSI card is displayed and how to check

 

the SCSI card differ according to the OS you are using.

 

For details, refer to the manuals for the SCSI card and OS you are

 

using.

 

 

Cause

The same SCSI ID (DIP switch) is used for other SCSI devices.

Remedy

Set the SCSI ID for each SCSI device to a unique number. (See

 

“Setting the SCSI ID and Terminator” P. 22)

 

 

Cause

The terminator is not correctly connected.

Remedy

Connect the terminator to the last SCSI device on the end of the

 

daisy chain. Enable the terminator function if the SCSI device has a

 

built-in terminator function. (See “Setting the SCSI ID and

 

Terminator” P. 22)

 

 

Cause

The scanner was turned ON after the computer was turned ON.

Remedy

Turn both the computer and scanner OFF. Next, turn the scanner

 

ON and then turn the computer ON.

 

 

Cause

The scanner is OFF.

Remedy

Turn the computer OFF, turn the scanner ON and then turn the

 

computer ON again.

 

 

Cause

The scanner’s power cord is disconnected from the scanner or

 

the AC power outlet.

Remedy

Turn the computer OFF, and correctly connect the scanner’s power

 

cord. Then, turn the scanner ON and then turn the computer ON

 

again.

 

 

Cause

The scanner does not support this SCSI card.

Remedy

Replace with a SCSI card compatible with the driver application.

 

 

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Canon DR-5060F manual When the Scanner is Not Recognized

DR-5060F specifications

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