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    The scanner may not be recognized by the computer. (Macintosh)

    26-Dec-2007
    8100050400

    Solution

    Perform the following procedures to check if the scanner is recognized. If it is not, reinstall ScanGear.

    Procedure A: Checking
    Mac OS X 10.2.8:
    1. Select [About This Mac] from the Apple menu.
    2. Click [More Info...] in the window to start [Apple system profile].
    3. Make sure that CanoScan is displayed on the [Devices and Volumes] tab.
    Mac OS X 10.3/10.4:
    1. Select [About This Mac] from the Apple menu.
    2. Click [More Info...] in the window to start [System Profiler].
    3. Select [Hardware] and then click [USB].
    4. Make sure that CanoScan is displayed in [USB Device Tree].

    Procedure B: Uninstalling ScanGear
    1. On the hard disk, open [Library], [Image Capture], then [Twain Data Sources]. Then drag and drop the [(your scanner name).ds] icon to the trash can icon.
    2. Restart the computer. ScanGear is deleted.
    IMPORTANT
    Log in as administrator to uninstall ScanGear. If your Mac OS X is used with multiple users (accounts), log in as the first created administrator. For details of administrator, refer to the manual of your computer.

    Procedure C: Reinstall the scanner driver
    Place the Setup CD-ROM in the drive, reinstall the driver.