scanjet 4c and w2k

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dear scan gurus
i try to install a scanjet 4c on a w2k pc on an adaptec 2930 scsi-adapter.
is hp supporting this combination; what software should i install to run the
scanner.

thanx

jl
 
dear scan gurus
i try to install a scanjet 4c on a w2k pc on an adaptec 2930 scsi-adapter.
is hp supporting this combination; what software should i install to run the
scanner.
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given its age, I'd be surprised if HP even offered support for the 4C any
longer (of course, one could argue they *never* offered support, but that's
for another thread ;-)

What you need to do:

1 - Install the standard Win2k drivers for the 2930. Power down, pull the line
cord from the wall to the PC, plug the 2930 into a free PCI slot (preferably a
slot using an unshared INTA#), plug the line cord back in and power up the
system. Win2k should recognize the card was installed it should walk you
through the driver installation. When complete, check Device Manager, if no
"bangs" you're good to go to step 2.

2 - Install Deskscan 2.9 (search for "sj167en.exe"). Install it BEFORE you
connect and power up the scanner (emphasis relayed from installation
procedure).

3 - power down the system
4 - connect the scsi cable to the 4C
5 - plug in the line cord for the 4C
6 - power up the system and boot to windows

Win2K should now detect the 4C and associate it with the previously installed
scanner applications and drivers. There's a scanner communication test widget
that is installed with Deskscan 2.9, give that a try before using any scanner
applications.

I used Win2K with my trusted old 4C for a few years before moving on to XP Pro
- where my 4C still works perfectly. I originally drove the 4C from a 2940 and
then a 19160, both with Win2K, so yours should work as well...

/daytripper
 
Have you checked HP's web site for the driver/software? The last time I
needed it, it was there as a free download but I haven't used a 4c in a
while, so I don't know if it's still available. When I was using it, I was
using it with Windows 2000 so I know that it works. If HP doesn't have it,
I'm sure that you can find it somewhere if you do a little searching around.
From what I've been told, Vuescan will work too, but you'll have to pay for
it! Good luck!
 
For a while I was using a scanjet 4c and adaptec 2930 card with Windows XP.
Windows XP detected the card and scanner without problems and
automatically installed drivers.
The only reason I got rid of the Scanjet 4c was because I bought
a larger A3 size scanner and needed more desk space.
Michael
 
given its age, I'd be surprised if HP even offered support for the 4C any
longer (of course, one could argue they *never* offered support, but that's
for another thread ;-)

What you need to do:

1 - Install the standard Win2k drivers for the 2930. Power down, pull the line
cord from the wall to the PC, plug the 2930 into a free PCI slot (preferably a
slot using an unshared INTA#), plug the line cord back in and power up the
system. Win2k should recognize the card was installed it should walk you
through the driver installation. When complete, check Device Manager, if no
"bangs" you're good to go to step 2.

2 - Install Deskscan 2.9 (search for "sj167en.exe"). Install it BEFORE you
connect and power up the scanner (emphasis relayed from installation
procedure).

3 - power down the system
4 - connect the scsi cable to the 4C
5 - plug in the line cord for the 4C
6 - power up the system and boot to windows

Win2K should now detect the 4C and associate it with the previously installed
scanner applications and drivers. There's a scanner communication test widget
that is installed with Deskscan 2.9, give that a try before using any scanner
applications.

I used Win2K with my trusted old 4C for a few years before moving on to XP Pro
- where my 4C still works perfectly. I originally drove the 4C from a 2940 and
then a 19160, both with Win2K, so yours should work as well...

/daytripper
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Unless your SCSI card disk added it, you will need ASPI also as the final
part of the install.
http://www.adaptec.com/worldwide/support/drivers_by_product.jsp?sess=no&l
anguage=English+US&cat=/Product/ASPI-4.70

Mac
 
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