I've just bought a scanner from my local junk shop - god knows wether it's in working order or not - and I haven't a clue how to use it. I want to use it to: i) Upload pictures onto the internet, ii) Send photographs via email, and iii) Whatever else it may be used for (your suggestions). So c'mon, how do I get it to work?
2006-08-08 01:32:44 · 6 answers · asked by Strawberry_Lynn 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I don't know how much you paid for it, but, the new ones are not very expensive these days. Anyway, make sure your scanner is attached to your computer via cable (if you don't have one, you have to buy one). Window should tell you there is a new hardware detected. Then go to my computer and then to scanner and see if it's there. If not, I don't know what to do.
My experience is it's better not to buy used computer equipment since I always regret afterward.
2006-08-08 01:43:33 · answer #1 · answered by spot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume that you have Microsoft as your operating system. Anyway, it is plug and play. Attach the scanner's necessary cables into your computer (USB port) then turn it on, your PC should be able to detect the new hardware. The wizard will come out which will guide you step by step thru the installation process .... keep the scanner's driver (the CD that comes with it) ready, it will ask for it later. Good luck.
2006-08-08 08:42:22 · answer #2 · answered by Josie V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We need the make and model number of the scanner. Go to the scanner manufacturer's website and look in the SUPPORT and or DOWNLOADS section and look for the Drivers file for your scanner and Operating system, ie: Windows XP, etc..
2006-08-08 08:37:57 · answer #3 · answered by mrresearchman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once you attach the scanner to your computer and it detects it it should give you an option to go on the internet and get the drivers.
2006-08-08 15:51:10 · answer #4 · answered by rememberme0247 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
more info. pls
Make of Scanner? Your O.S.?
Does the scanner light up when you press the scan button?
Does the scan wizard pop up when you press the scan button?
When you plugged the scanner in, did you get a "New Hardware Found" message?
sorry, I'm not a mind reader.
2006-08-08 08:40:13 · answer #5 · answered by pappy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol good one, well find out what the name is and the model the ring up or find online where do download the driver for it so your computer can reconzise it.
2006-08-08 08:38:05 · answer #6 · answered by shy pie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋