Initialization Before connect ing the scanne r to your com puter, follow t he
steps below to make sure that the scanner is operating properly.
1. Open the document cover so you can see the operation of
the scanner during initialization (startup).
2. Turn on the scanner by pressing the OPERATE button. The
OPERATE light comes on.
3. Make sure the fluorescent lamps on the carriage flash, and
the carriage moves slightly.
4. The READY light comes on. This means the scanner has
completed its initiali zation.
5. Turn off the scanner.
If the scanner does not work as described, make sure that the
power cord is firmly plugged in and that you have removed
the transportation screw, then try again.
cCaution:
Whenever you turn off the scanner, wait at least 10 seconds
before turning it back on. Rapidly turning it on and off can
damage the scanner.
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GT-5500 Rev.C
A5 size Chapter 1
July-18-97 Pass 0, DR
Setting Up the Scanner 1-5