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Re: USB Scanner on Old Computer
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Dennis Noble <[log in to unmask]>
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PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Tue, 4 Jun 2002 11:30:01 EDT
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You would probably do better installing a PCI USB I/O card. They can be had
for under $20. I installed on in my in-laws old Cyrix system and it works
great. You could also use this in any new system you decide to purchase or
build.

Dennis Noble


> I have an aging Pentium computer with no USB ports
> and I just received a Epson USB scanner for my B-Day.
> My question is, is there any way that I can use this
> scanner on my computer? Is there a USB to paralell
> port adapter, and will a paralell port even provide
> enough bandwith for it? Thank you.
>

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