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through port was included as part of its design that will allow you to connect your printer to the
scanner so they can share the same parallel port on your computer. In most cases, you will not need
to install a second parallel port to have both the scanner and printer work on the same computer. See
the last section of Scanner Setup for instructions on how to connect both your scanner and printer to
the same port on your computer.
I have a Zip drive (or parallel port device other than a printer); can I connect
the ImageReader PowerScan to it or it to the ImageReader PowerScan?
Situation & Solution: There are two problems here. The parallel port is not designed to
operate multiple devices. And, each parallel port device other than a printer (and some printers)
wants to be connected directly to the computer without any other device in-between, including the
scanner. If you want to operate several parallel port devices, you might want to consider installing an
additional parallel port into your computer.
Can I use the ImageReader PowerScan with an A/B switch (a switch that con-
nects to the parallel port and redirects the signal to one of two devices)?
Situation & Solution: Info does not recommend or support the use of an A/B switch with any
of its parallel port scanners, the ImageReader PowerScan included.
Many A/B switches are not capable of the advanced communication the scanner requires. In addi-
tion, if the scanner is not connected to the computer when Windows starts, such as when another
device is in possession of the port through the turn of the switch, Windows may not ever recognize
the scanner in relation to that port.
Windows 95 did not find my scanner as a new device. Or My scanner is not
listed in the Windows 95 Device Manager.
Situation & Solution: Windows 95 does not have built in support for scanning devices. Thus,
no scanner will be plug and play in Windows 95. You should follow the Quick Start Guide or the
Scanner Driver and Application Software Installation in this manual to install your scanner onto your
computer system.
I get a scanner test fail error when I attempt to scan.
Situation & Solution: There could be four reasons why this has occurred.
1. Verify that you have selected the correct source in your scanning program.
2. Check that the scanner’s cable is connected and tightly screwed into the computer’s parallel port.
It is not recommended to run the scanner connected to any non-computer port, including A/B
switches and other pass-through ports on parallel port devices. If you have another parallel port
device, such as a Zip drive, you may need to get a second parallel port. It is also necessary to use the
cable that came with your scanner. A standard parallel port cable will not work with the scanner.
3. Check that the AC power cord is connected to the scanner and is plugged into a power outlet. It is
recommended to use a surge-protector.
4. Check to be sure that your parallel port is set to EPP, ECP or SPP. Changing the parallel port