How to Connect a Parallel Scanner to a Computer?

Scanners that connect through the parallel port are slower than scanners that use SCSI or USB ports, but they are ideal if you're on a budget or do not have a SCSI or USB port. This procedure describes scanner installation for an IBM-compatible computer using Windows 95 or Windows 98.
1. Buy a scanner with the parallel port interface (check the system requirements on the package).
2. Unpack the scanner and its accessories.
3. Turn off the computer and any attached devices.
4. Remove the printer cable, if it is attached to the parallel port.
5. Attach the 25-pin connector end of the scanner cable to the parallel port on your computer; secure the side screws.
6. Attach the other end of the cable to the wide slot on back of the scanner (refer to the scanner manual for location); secure the side screws or wire holders on the scanner slot.
7. Attach your printer cable to the printer port on the scanner, if available.
8. Attach the power cable to the scanner and to a power outlet.
9. Turn on the computer.
10. The Windows Plug 'n Play feature should detect the scanner automatically. Follow the Windows instructions, and insert the scanner installation diskette or CD when prompted.
11. Follow the scanner instructions for choosing settings and running a test scan.

Windows 2000 or XP will not be able to use a Parallel port scanner, unless you have an adapter card (which are scarce as hen's teeth). Since scanners are relatively cheap, I would recommend buying a USB scanner-they're faster anyhow.

You should note that Parallel scanning is not supported on Windows past 2K.

Use USB

I have a umax astra 610p parallel port scanner does not work on windows xp but works fine in ubuntu!

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