5 Troubleshooting

This section contains solutions for common problems with the scanner and the transparent materials adapter (TMA).

Scanner installation or setup problems

This section contains solutions for installation and setup problems.

Uninstall and reinstall the software

The problem might have occurred because of an incomplete installation. Try uninstalling and then reinstalling the HP Scanning software. To reinstall the HP Scanning software, you must have either the HP Scanning software CD or a copy of the HP Scanning software downloaded from the HP Web site.

To uninstall the HP software that came with your scanner, follow these steps:

1.On the taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Note In Windows XP, click Control Panel on the Start menu.

2.Click Add/Remove Programs.

Note In Windows XP, this is called Add or Remove Programs.

3.Select HP Scanjet Drivers 6.0, and then click Remove. This removes the HP Scanjet software.

4.Reinstall using the HP Scanning software CD that came with your scanner. When you insert the CD, an installation interface launches automatically. Choose the HP Solution Center option to install.

Check the cables

Cable type

Action

 

 

Power cable

The power cable is connected between the scanner and a

 

power outlet.

 

● Ensure that the power cable is securely connected

 

between the scanner and a live electrical outlet or surge

 

protector.

 

● If the power cable is connected to a surge protector,

 

ensure that the surge protector is plugged into an outlet

 

and turned on.

 

● Disconnect the power cable from the scanner and turn off

 

the computer. After 60 seconds, reconnect the power

 

cable to the scanner, and then turn on the computer, in

 

that order.

 

 

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