Connecting The Scanner To Your Computer Using The Usb; Interface; Understanding Usb Connections - Epson 1600 User Manual

While using your computer, do not turn off any SCSI device
which has a terminator that is active (on).
Do not turn the scanner off and back on while using your
computer, otherwise the scanner may not work properly.
When the connection is complete, you need to install the scanner
software. See Chapter 3 of this guide.
Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer using the
USB Interface
Your PC must be preinstalled with Windows 98, and have a
working USB port.
Your Apple Macintosh G3 or iMac computer must be running
system 8.5 or later, or system 8.1 with iMac Update1.0 and have
a working USB port.
Note for Macintosh Users:
Be sure to install the scanner software before connecting the scanner to
your computer. See Chapter 3 for details.

Understanding USB connections

USB Cables
USB cables enable you to connect or remove peripherals to and
from your computer easily, without having to shut down and
restart the system each time a peripheral is plugged in or
unplugged. You do not have to set an ID number or a terminator.
Note:
Do not connect or disconnect USB cables when the scanner is in use.
USB cables have 2 different connectors at each end.
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