2.2 Connecting to a Computer

Setting the SCSI Transfer Speed

When the scanner is hooked up with a SCSI cable, the scanner may not operate correctly depending on the length of the cable and the SCSI card being used. In this case, change the scanner's transfer speed in the user modes.

(See "About the User Modes," on p. 70.)

USB Connections

Connect the scanner to the computer.

To connect the scanner with a USB interface cable, you will need the following items

Important

that are not included in the package.

 

USB interface cable

Use an interface cable that supports Hi-Speed USB 2.0.

USB interface card

Use an extended USB interface card that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and operationally tested by Canon.

Turn the SCSI terminator on, even if you are using USB cables. If you use the scanner with the SCSI terminator turned OFF, the scanner might not operate correctly. (See "Setting the SCSI ID and Terminator," on p. 27.)

USB 2.0 Interface Cards

Be sure to use one of the recommended USB 2.0 interface cards when connecting the scanner with a USB interface cable. The recommended USB 2.0 interface cards are listed below.

Recommended USB 2.0 interface cards

Manufacturer: Adaptec

 

Product:

USB 2 Connect 2000LP (AUA-2000)

 

USB 2

Connect 3100

(AUA-3100LP)

 

USB 2

Connect 5100

(AUA-5100)

 

USB 2

Connect for Notebooks (AUA-1420)

 

Be sure to follow the installation procedure in your computer’s operation manual

Important

when installing the USB 2.0 interface card on your computer.

Use the most recent USB 2.0 driver provided by Adaptec or Microsoft.

Windows NT operating system does not support USB. Use a SCSI cable to connect the scanner to computers with the Windows NT operating system.

Use a USB hub that supports USB 2.0 if you need to use a USB hub.

This scanner has passed the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 verification test. However, it may not function properly even when Hi-Speed USB 2.0 is built-in to a computer as standard.

Scan speed may slow down when Hi-Speed USB 2.0 is not supported.

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Canon DR-7080C manual Setting the Scsi Transfer Speed, USB Connections, USB 2.0 Interface Cards

DR-7080C specifications

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