Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- Multifunctional Printers
- Parallel Expansion Card
- Parallel Scanners
Step1
Buy a scanner with the parallel port interface (check the system requirements on the package).
Step2
Unpack the scanner and its accessories.
Step3
Turn off the computer and any attached devices.
Step4
Remove the printer cable, if it is attached to the parallel port.
Step5
Attach the 25-pin connector end of the scanner cable to the parallel port on your computer; secure the side screws.
Step6
Attach the other end of the cable to the wide slot on back of the scanner (refer to the scanner manual for location); secure the side screws or wire holders on the scanner slot.
Step7
Attach your printer cable to the printer port on the scanner, if available.
Step8
Attach the power cable to the scanner and to a power outlet.
Step9
Turn on the computer.
Step10
The Windows Plug 'n Play feature should detect the scanner automatically. Follow the Windows instructions, and insert the scanner installation diskette or CD when prompted.
Step11
Follow the scanner instructions for choosing settings and running a test scan.