HP ScanJet 4c/t - Is it Worth It?

[TheScullster]

I have come by the above HP scanner but don't know if it is worth the agro
trying to set it up.
Can anyone advise please?

Facts are:

PC to which this was attached has died, therefore cannot retrieve drivers
etc.
The device is SCSI and I think it is this card that has failed causing the
original machine to hang.
Do I have to get the self same SCSI card to get this thing up and running?
Any issues with this device on NT4?
How do I install a SCSI card?

Any help/advice gratefully received.

TIA


Phil

[J. A. Mc.]

On Wed, 28 Jul 2004 12:27:11 +0100, "TheScullster"

Post by TheScullster
I have come by the above HP scanner but don't know if it is worth the agro
trying to set it up.
Can anyone advise please?
PC to which this was attached has died, therefore cannot retrieve drivers
etc.

SB at hp.com

Post by TheScullster
The device is SCSI and I think it is this card that has failed causing the
original machine to hang.
Do I have to get the self same SCSI card to get this thing up and running?

Probably not unless HP did anoth of their infamous 'proprietary' bits. Those
scanners are slow, thus plain old 25 pin SCSI should work.

Post by TheScullster
Any issues with this device on NT4?

Probably ... it's an HP. Not noted for good drivers.

Post by TheScullster
How do I install a SCSI card?

Remove plate, insert card into ISA (old style) or proper slot.

If the card isn't PNP run driver install. OTW follow screen recognition to
point 'doze at driver location.

Post by TheScullster
Any help/advice gratefully received.
TIA
Phil