Do you know how to install a 35mm slide scanner? If not, we’re going to help you out the best way we can today. It’s true that this can be a little bit of a daunting task, particularly for those people who don’t consider themselves horribly computer literate. That’s quite alright: Most of these scanners are pretty user friendly as far as installation is concerned. Long gone are the days when peripheral manufacturers would hand you a piece of machinery, a cord, a floppy, and say “Good luck.” Nowadays, it’s often as simple as plugging it into the back of your computer and turning it on. However, we want to make sure that we do this the right way.
I should say this right now: The first thing you should do is read the manual. This is going to help you more than I possibly could. If you bought a modern photo slide scanner, there’s a good chance that it’s going to be “plug and play,” that is, simply plug the thing in and the drivers will be installed automatically through the operating system.
However, if your scanner comes with a CD, you’ll want to run that first before you plug it in. Those will install the drivers necessary for the scanner’s use. Once you’ve done that, simply plug your new device in, turn the power on, and it should work just great. If it does not, make sure you go back through the steps listed in your manual. As I said, these should be fairly easy to follow, so ensure that you go step by step and don’t rush. Rushing will only lead to problems and more frustration!
Make sure you then follow your manual’s configuration steps. Once that’s complete, you should be well on your way toward using your new slide scanner. Enjoy!