I have a packard bell 1200 plus scanner with no installation cd. I need very simple basic help.

Hello Melanie

Download system driver (Install this driver BEFORE connecting the scanner to the computer!)

Download Scanner patch (Update driver software - install this only AFTER the system works properly!)

You also could contact Packardbell and ask them for a new manual, or for a download site).
And please come back to the board if you get stuck!
If necessary contact me by private mail (click on my handle and follow instructions) to draw my attention. I will than reply here again.
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