SK200-UM-251-9370 3-4
3. PREPARING TO OPERATE THE SCANNER
3.4 Connecting the Scanner to a Computer
USB Connection
A USB cable is used to connect the scanner to the computer, via the respective USB interface connectors.
The connectors at the computer and scanner ends of the USB cable have different shapes. Make sure that
the cable is oriented correctly before making the connection.
Make sure that both the scanner and the computer are in the power-off status when connecting them.
• Make sure that the USB cable is firmly inserted into the interface connectors.
• The operation of the scanner cannot be guaranteed in the following cases:
t
When the cable is connected to a USB hub or an add-on USB board.
t
When you are using a custom-built computer or one that you have modified.
• Do not perform any of the following actions:
t
Remove or reinsert the cable while you are installing the driver.
t
Remove or reinsert the cable while starting up the computer or the scanner.
t
Remove or reinsert the cable while transferring data.
t
Connect two or more scanners to a single computer.