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Computer Science (ii) A scanned image file can be very macOS, or Linux operating
large and take up large memory
systems may automatically
space.
detect and install the required
(iii) The quality of the scanned image
drivers when you connect the
depends on the quality of the
scanner.
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source document.
(b) If this happens, a notification
will appear that the driver has
Installing a scanner been successfully installed.
Installing a scanner to a computer involves
connecting the scanner hardware and (iv) Manual driver installation
installing the necessary software (drivers) (a) If automatic driver installation
to enable communication between the fails, install the drivers manually
scanner and the computer. The steps for using CDs or DVDs that come
installing a new scanner are outlined as with the scanner and contain the
follows: necessary drivers.
(b) Insert the disc into your
Steps computer’s CD/DVD drive and
(i) Unpack and connect the scanner follow the on-screen instructions
to install the drivers.
(a) Unbox the scanner and remove
any protective packaging.
(b) Connect the scanner to the (v) Download drivers from the
manufacturer’s website
computer using the appropriate
cable. Most modern scanners (a) If the scanner doesn’t come
use a USB connection, so plug with an installation disc or you
the USB cable into an available prefer the latest drivers, visit
USB port on the computer and the manufacturer’s website and
the other end into the scanner. search for the specific scanner
model.
(ii) Power ON the scanner (b) Look for the “Support” or
Turn on the scanner by pressing its “Downloads” section, then
power button or using the power download the appropriate
switch if applicable. drivers for your operating
(iii) Check for automatic driver system. Then, run the
installation. downloaded file and follow the
(a) For many scanners, especially installation instructions.
Note: Driver is a software
newer models, Windows, that is installed to allow
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