Scanner installation troubleshooting, Check the cables – HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1 User Manual

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Scanner installation troubleshooting

Check the cables

Uninstall and then reinstall the HP ScanJet drivers and tools (Windows)

Check the cables

Cable type

Action

Power cable

The power cable is connected between the scanner and a power outlet.

Ensure that the power cable is securely connected between the scanner and a live electrical

outlet or surge protector.

If the power cable is connected to a surge protector, ensure that the surge protector is

plugged into an outlet and turned on.

Press the

Power

button to turn off the scanner, and then turn off the computer. After 30

seconds, turn on the scanner and then turn on the computer, in that order.

USB cable

The USB cable is connected between the scanner and the computer.

Use the cable that was included with the scanner. Another USB cable might not be compatible

with the scanner.

Ensure that the USB cable is securely connected between the scanner and the computer.

If the USB cable is connected to a USB port on the front of the computer, move it to a USB port

on the back of the computer.

For additional USB troubleshooting information, see

www.hp.com/support

, select your country/

region, and then use the search tool to find USB troubleshooting topics.

Ethernet cable

The Ethernet cable is connected between the scanner and the network port.

Ensure that the Ethernet cable is securely connected between the scanner and your network port.

Make sure the Orange LED light on scanner network port is blinking. This will ensure there is

communication within your local network and device.

For additional Ethernet troubleshooting information, see

www.hp.com/support

, select your

country/region, and then use the search tool to find Ethernet troubleshooting topics.

Uninstall and then reinstall the HP ScanJet drivers and tools (Windows)

If checking the scanner cable connections did not solve the problem, the problem might have occurred

because of an incomplete installation. Try uninstalling and then reinstalling the HP ScanJet drivers and tools.

1.

Press the

Power

button to turn off the scanner, and then disconnect the USB cable and power cable

from the scanner.

2.

On the computer, open Control Panel and use the Add/Remove tool (in Windows 7, Windows 8,

Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 use the Programs and Features tool) to uninstall the following

applications:

HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1 network scanner

HP Scan

3.

Restart the computer.

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