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parallel port scanner+ usb computer
Name: Ash Date: October 2, 2002 at 07:17:59 Pacific OS: XP pofessional CPU/Ram: PIII 256mHz
Comment:
Hi, My laptop does not have parallel port, but only 2 usb ports (Toshiba Portege).
On the other hand, my scanner can be connected only though a parallel port (its Canon N640p).
In order to solve this problem, I was told that using a IEEE1284 DB-25to USB cable would be able to solve the problem. However, it didnt. Everytime, I get an error message "No scanners detected".. The operating system is Windows XP.
Name: ... Date: October 2, 2002 at 08:14:58 Pacific
Reply:
does XP have native drivers for it? you probably need to install the usb drivers, if you haven't already...
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Response Number 2
Name: Ash Date: October 2, 2002 at 19:20:39 Pacific
Reply:
Thanks for the reply.
The XP does have the driver for the parallel to usb cable..but dont know if i need separate driver for the scanner..i only installed the softwares that came with the scanner
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