Reinstalling a scanner’s drivers is an easy process, but it needs to be done with care in order to ensure its proper functioning. If a driver needs to be reinstalled, there are several steps that should be followed:
1. Download the appropriate driver of the scanner model from the manufacturer’s website.
2. Locate the downloaded file on the computer and open it.
3. Follow the instructions provided on the screen in order to install the driver.
4. Once the installation is complete, restart the computer.
5. Plug the scanner into the USB port of the computer and switch it on.
6. Windows will detect the scanner and will automatically install the necessary drivers for it.
7. If the drivers are not installed automatically, open “Device Manager” and click on the “Scanner” icon.
8. Right click the scanner option, select “Update Driver Software”, and then click on “Search Automatically for Updated Driver Software”.
9. If the driver update is not successful, right click the scanner option, select “Uninstall” and then restart the computer.
10. After the computer has been restarted, plug the scanner into the USB port again and switch it on.
11. The driver will be automatically installed again by Windows.
12. If the driver is still not installed, go to the manufacturer’s website and find the latest version of the driver and download it.
13. Install the driver as per the instructions in Steps 2 to 4.
14. Restart the computer, plug the scanner into the USB port and switch it on again.
15. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
Once the installation is complete, you can use the scanner with its drivers properly installed. All the above steps should help you reinstall your scanner’s drivers without any problems.