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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
This chapter describes common problems during the usage of ScanSnap and how to
remedy them.
4.1 Troubleshooting Checklist
Before you ask for repair service, please check the following items.
If you cannot solve the problem even after checking the following items, contact the store
where you purchased the scanner, or contact an authorized FUJITSU scanner service
provider.
For troubleshooting errors caused during operation, refer to "7.2
Troubleshooting Checklist" of "ScanSnap S300 Operator’s Guide."
* Visit our Web site for your reference. Other useful information will be
posted on the FAQ corner at the following Web site:
http://scansnap.fujitsu.com/
Symptom Check This Item Remedy
The scanner
cannot be
turned on.
Are the power or USB bus power
cable and the USB cable connected
correctly?
Correctly connect the power or USB bus power
cable and USB cable to the computer.
When using a hub, check the hub's power
supply.
When using a USB bus power cable, use a
powered USB hub equipped with an AC
adapter. If you connect to a non-powered hub,
the scanner may not work properly.
Disconnect the power or USB bus power
cable and connect it again.
(Note: Wait at least 5 seconds before
reconnecting the power or USB bus power
cable.)
Is the Paper chute cover
closed?
(The scanner's power supply is
controlled by closing/opening
the Paper chute cover.)
Open the Paper chute cover.
Is Windows normally started
up?
(This scanner's power is
controlled by turning on/off the
computer.)
Wait until Windows has started up
completely. The LED may turn off when
Windows is starting up or in sleeping mode.
Scanning
does not
start.
Is ScanSnap Manager for the
ScanSnap S300 installed?
Install ScanSnap Manager for the
ScanSnap S300. (See page 14.)
Is the USB cable properly
connected?
Connect the USB cable correctly.
When using a hub, check the hub's power
supply.
When using a USB bus power cable, use a
powered USB hub equipped with an AC
adapter. If you connect to a non-powered hub,
the scanner may not work properly.