scanner usb

[AVERY]

hi everyone
i've decided to quit using a parallel scanner and go with a usb
my question ,is there a difference with a usb(a)& a usb (b)
connectors
thanks

[HAL9000]

Yes, now I can't remember which is which, but one is the rectangular connector that plugs into the back of your computer, the other is a square one with two beveled edges that plugs into your peripheral.

[AVERY]

hal
thanks now i know what they are talking about

[HAL9000]

Now that I'm at work and can take a look at packaged cable, then end that plugs into your computer is "A" and the square end that plugs into the peripheral is "B".

[morriswindgate]

USB to me is still problematic.
For around $100 you can get a refurbished HP narrow SCSI scanner (6200cse) (Refurbed by HP) and for $57.00 you can get the ADVANSYS SCSI card for it. With this set up you can scan an 8x10 Photo in under 15 seconds with no noise instead of a couple of minutes with the USB.

[glc]

USB still beats parallel port all to heck and is a no brainer install.