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AVERY · 07-20-2001, 08:15 AM

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** · 07-20-2001, 09:22 AM

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 · 07-20-2001, 10:01 AM

hal
thanks now i know what they are talking about

**HAL9000** · 07-20-2001, 01:35 PM

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 · 07-20-2001, 11:59 PM

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*** · 07-21-2001, 03:51 AM

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

07-20-2001, 08:15 AM	#1
AVERY Member (7 bit) Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: cleveland,ohio Posts: 101	scanner usb 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 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-20-2001, 09:22 AM	#2
HAL9000 Red-eyed Moderator Staff Premium Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 17,575	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. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ -At Ford, quality is job #1, job #2 is making them explode. ~Norm MacDonald, SNL News -Switching to Glide..Balancing in my head..inside of me... taking the glide path instead.

07-20-2001, 10:01 AM	#3
AVERY Member (7 bit) Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: cleveland,ohio Posts: 101	scanner usb hal thanks now i know what they are talking about Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-20-2001, 01:35 PM	#4
HAL9000 Red-eyed Moderator Staff Premium Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 17,575	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". Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-20-2001, 11:59 PM	#5
morriswindgate Banned Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,761	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. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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07-21-2001, 03:51 AM	#6
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 37,760	USB still beats parallel port all to heck and is a no brainer install. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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