2.2 Connecting to a Computer

Connecting to a Computer

There are two ways to connect the scanner to your computer, SCSI or USB. Use the method that is compatible with your computer system.

CAUTION

Do not turn OFF the scanner or remove any interface cables when an application is running.

Do not connect both SCSI and USB interface cables at the same time.

When connecting to another SCSI device sequentially after connecting a SCSI cable to the scanner, be sure to attach the ferrite core to the SCSI cable. If you use the scanner without attaching the ferrite core, radio wave interference may occur.

Turn OFF the computer and the scanner before changing the cable format.

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SCSI Connections

Connect the scanner to the computer.

To connect the scanner with a SCSI cable, you will need the following items that are not included in the package:

Note

SCSI card

Check that the SCSI card is installed on your computer. Use one of the recommended SCSI cards.

SCSI cable

The scanner’s SCSI connector is a half-pitch 50-pin (pin type) connector. Check the shape of the connector on your computer’s SCSI card or on the SCSI device connected to your computer, and prepare a SCSI cable that is compatible with the connector that can be connected to the scanner.

SCSI Cards

Be sure to use one of the recommended SCSI cards when connecting the scanner with a SCSI cable. The recommended SCSI cards are listed below.

Recommended SCSI cards

Manufacturer: Adaptec

Product names: AHA-2930U, AHA-2940AU, ASC-19160, ASC-29160, APA-1480

Be sure to follow the installation procedure in your computer’s operation manual when Important installing the SCSI card on your computer.

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Canon DR-7080C manual Connecting to a Computer, Scsi Connections, Scsi Cards, Recommended Scsi cards

DR-7080C specifications

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