How to connect a scanner to a laptop

To convert the paper type of information into a digital allows the scanner. However, to get the desired file on a laptop - the scanner must be connected and synchronized using special software. Consider how to properly perform this procedure and what wires and programs, for this you need to use.

How to connect a scanner to a netbook

First you need to prepare a mandatory inventory:

1. A laptop. It will need to turn on the network in advance or take care of sufficient battery charge.
2. USB or other compatible cable to transfer information from the scanner to the memory module in the computer. The type of cord can be found in the instructions for the device. In some cases, you may need a special wire with an adapter to usb. They are usually supplied with a scanner.
3. Wire to connect the scan instrument to the grid.
4. Disk or flash media, with recorded drivers. They can be downloaded on the official website of the manufacturer by selecting the operating system.

The connection process is not complicated, the main thing is to follow the following list of actions:

1. Remove the scanner from the box and place it on a stable surface. It is recommended to foresee a place on the desktop or a separate shelf with a height of approximately 25 cm. This will allow you to use the device comfortably during the scanning process.
2. Unpack the CD and the necessary wires to connect.
3. Turn on your laptop or compact netbook and wait until the OS is fully loaded.
4. Connect the power cable with one side to the scanner, and then to the outlet.
5. Align the device by attaching the appropriate cable to each USB connector.
6. Turn on the scan tool using the button located on the front panel. It is usually indicated by a circle and a dash. After that, the laptop will automatically start searching for a suitable driver. However, in the list of already installed software - there are usually no such technically compatible files.
7. Insert the CD into the disk drive or download the driver from the manufacturer's website. Run the installer. When using a disk, a welcome window will automatically open where you need to agree with the rules of the license agreement and continue the installation. If the file is downloaded via the Internet, you will need to open it with a double click and repeat the above.

IMPORTANT! On the official site - you should choose a driver for a specific scanner model. Individual software is developed for each product. It is not universal.

Another option to get the right driver is to use the functions of the operating system. In this case, you will need to open the "Device Manager" and select equipment that is marked with an exclamation mark. By the name of the connected scanning device, click the right mouse button or the corresponding button on the laptop's touchpad. Then simply select the item “Update drivers”. After specifying the option "Automatic installation" netbook independently begin to search for the program.

How to properly configure the scanner on a netbook?

Correct operation of the scanner saves time on processing digital data. Therefore, to configure the correct operation, you must additionally specify several parameters in the OS. For this

First you need to open the "Control Panel". Then open the “Devices and Printers” heading. It will take some time to wait for the completion of the formation of a list of used and active peripheral office appliances. After that, you should move the cursor on the scanner icon, and press the right key of the computer mouse. From the list that opens, you will need to select "Use this device automatically."

REFERENCE! Configure the scanner settings based on the tasks and type of documentation or photos.

In the installed utility from the manufacturer, you can choose the type of files to be scanned:

• Images;
• text;
• graphic plus text information.

The user can also select the dpi parameter. For black and white documents with well readable font of medium size of about 10-12 Times New Roman, 200 dpi is enough. For a smaller and less readable type of documentation, 400 or more dpi is better suited. For images will be optimal from 600 dpi.

REFERENCE! The speed of processing the paper carrier depends on the chosen type of definition. So for ordinary text it is optimal to set the settings with the average picture quality.