Microtek ScanMaker V6UPL installation guide

Microtek Scanner

Enhanced Parallel Port

Parallel Port

Version

Installation Guide

for the ScanMaker

Use this installation guide if you have: 1) Windows 95 / Windows NT 4.0; or 2) if you have Windows 98 but have no USB port.

This document provides information on how to install your Microtek scanner on a PC using the scanner’s Parallel Port (EPP) interface.

V6UPL

For PC

(Windows

NT4.0)

95/98/

Parallel Port Installation on the PC

1.Unpack scanner

Open your scanner package and check the components as stated in your packing list. Before proceeding any further, check that you have the items listed on the packing list. If any item is missing, contact Microtek.

Power

Connector

Energy Star Notice

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Microtek International, Inc. has determined that this scanner meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

Port A

(Parallel Port;

connect to

your PC)

Your Microtek ScanMaker scanner comes with two built-in interfaces: USB and Parallel. For parallel (EPP) installation, use the scanner’s parallel port. See the graphic below to locate the different ports on the back of the scanner, including the scanner accessory port.

USB

Accessory

Port

Printer Port

(Connect to your printer)

Port

Parallel Port Installation on the PC

2.Connect scanner to PC

1. Turn off the computer.

2. If you have a printer connected, turn off the

printer at this point. Then disconnect the printer cable from the back of the computer.

Take the included scanner parallel cable, and locate the end of the cable marked To Port A. Connect this end to the port at the back of your scanner labeled Port A.

4. Connect the other end of the scanner cable to the

computer’s printer port.

3.Connect printer to scanner

4.Power up your system

Always power up in this sequence:

1. Turn on your printer first.

2. Turn on your scanner next.

Plug the power adapter into the back of the scanner, and plug the other end into a wall outlet or power source. This will turn on the scanner . The green light on the front of the scanner will blink for a few seconds and then stay on solid.

1. Make sure one end of your printer cable is connected to your printer.

2. Connect the other end of the printer cable to the port at the back of your scanner labeled “Printer”.

3. Finally, turn on your computer. You may get a message “New Hardware found.” Click Cancel.

Note: Leave your scanner’s power cable connected at all times for your printer and computer to operate correctly.

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