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

    20-Nov-2007
    8100050500

    Solution

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

    Procedure A: Confirm
    Windows Vista:
    1. Click [Start], then right-click [Computer], then select [Properties].
    2. Select [Device Manager] in the task area.
    Windows XP:
    1. Click [Start], then right-click [My Computer] and then select [Properties].
    2. Select [Device Manager] in the [Hardware] tab.
    Windows 2000:
    1. Right click [My Computer] and select [Properties] from the pulldown menu.
    2. Select [Device Manager] in the [Hardware] tab.
    Windows 98/Me:
    1. Click [Start], then select [Settings] - [Control Panel].
    2. Open [System].
    3. Select the [Device Manager] tab.

    If the scanner is recognized
    Your scanner name is displayed under [Imaging devices].



    If the scanner is not recognized
    Your scanner name is not displayed. (CanoScan may be displayed under [Other devices]. )



    Procedure B: Delete the scanner driver
    1. If "Scanner" or "CanoScan" is displayed under [Other devices], select it and click [Remove].
    2. The message to confirm the removal appears. Click [Yes].
    3. Disconnect the scanner from the computer and then restart the computer.

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