
4
N650U/N656U/N1220U Getting Started
System Requirements
The following requirements must be met to operate the scanner.
Windows
Computer:
IBM AT/PC compatible with built-in USB ports
Operating System:
Windows 98/Windows 2000 Professional
CPU:
Pentium or later
RAM:
32 MB or more (64 MB or more recommended)
Display:
256 colors or more (High Color or more
recommended), 800 x 600 pixels
Interface:
USB
CD-ROM Drive:
Required
• The scanner may not operate with home-assembled or
private-label PCs.
• The scanner cannot be operated when connected to a USB
port on an expansion card.
Macintosh
Computer:
Macintosh with built-in USB ports
Operating System:
Mac OS 8.5 or later
CPU:
Power PC G3 or greater
RAM:
32 MB or more (64 MB or more recommended)
Display:
256 colors or more
(32,000 colors or more recommended)
Interface:
USB
CD-ROM Drive:
Required
• The scanner cannot be operated when connected to a USB
port on an expansion card.
• iMacs running Mac OS 8.5 or 8.5.1 require a system update.
Please see Problems with the Scanner in the Troubleshooting
section of the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM.