Dell PY349 Personal Computer User Manual


 
Solving Problems 45
Scanner Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your scanner, contact the scanner’s manufacturer.
VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS
1
Click the
Start
button, click
Control Panel
, and then click
Printers and Other Hardware
.
2
Click
View installed printers or fax printers
.
If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.
3
Click
Properties
and click the
Ports
tab. Ensure that the
Print to the following port(s):
setting is
USB
.
REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER See the printer documentation for instructions.
CHECK THE SCANNER DOCUMENTATION See the scanner documentation for setup and
troubleshooting information.
UNLOCK THE SCANNER Ensure that your scanner is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button.
RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN
CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS
See the scanner documentation for cable connection information.
Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer.
VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS
1
Click the
Start
button, click
Control Panel
, and then click
Printers and Other Hardware
.
2
Click
Scanners and Cameras
.
If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner.
REINSTALL THE SCANNER DRIVER See the scanner documentation for instructions.
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