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Chapter 2 Preparation Before Use
USB Connections
Connect the scanner to the computer.
To connect the scanner with a USB interface cable, you will need the following items
that are not included in the package.
● USB interface card
Use an extended USB interface card that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and
operationally tested by Canon.
◆ 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
when installing the USB 2.0 interface card to your computer.
● Use the most recent USB 2.0 driver provided by Microsoft.
● Windows NT operating systems do not support USB. Use a SCSI cable to connect
the scanner to computers with Windows NT operating systems.
● 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 a computer as standard.
● Scan speed may slow down when Hi-Speed USB 2.0 is not supported.
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