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Using the IEEE 1394 Scanner I/F Card

System requirements
Installing the IEEE 1394 Scanner I/F Card in your scanner
Understanding IEEE 1394 connections
Connecting to your computer
Installing the Scanner Software

The optional IEEE 1394 Scanner I/F Card (B80834) offers high-speed data transfer and flexible connectivity for your scanner. It supports a peak data transfer rate of 400 Mbps, and interface cables can be connected and disconnected without turning off the scanner or your computer. You can connect multiple IEEE 1394 devices simultaneously in either a daisy-chain or tree configuration.

System requirements

Note:

Unless your computer already has built-in IEEE 1394 ports or an IEEE 1394 board installed, you need to install an IEEE 1394 board.

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Installing the IEEE 1394 Scanner I/F Card in your scanner

To use your scanner as an IEEE 1394 device, you need to install the optional IEEE 1394 Scanner I/F Card.

Turn off the scanner. Unplug any power cords, then disconnect all cables from the back panel of your scanner.

Use a cross-head screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the shield plate to the optional interface slot; then remove the plate. Be sure to keep both screws; you may need to use them again if you re-install the shield plate.

Caution:

Static electricity can damage electronic components. Discharge static electricity by touching the metal frame of your scanner before handling the interface board.

Insert the Scanner I/F Card along the side guide rails into the expansion slot in the optional interface slot.

Secure it with the retaining screws.

Reconnect all cables.

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Understanding IEEE 1394 connections

The Scanner I/F Card is equipped with two cable connectors. One is used to connect the card to the computer, and the other is used to connect other IEEE 1394 devices in a daisy chain or tree configuration. Use the cable supplied when making the connection. The cable can be connected without switching off the power supply to the computer or the scanner because it complies with the IEEE 1394 standard. Cables can be connected whether the scanner or computer are on or off.

Caution:

Do not connect or disconnect IEEE 1394 cables when the scanner is in use.

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Connecting to your computer

To connect the scanner to your computer or other IEEE 1394 device:

Connect one end of the cable to the IEEE 1394 port of the Scanner I/F Card on back of the scanner.

Connect the other end of the cable to the IEEE 1394 port on your computer, or other IEEE 1394 device.

When connecting the scanner directly to your computer

Connect the cable connector to your computer's IEEE 1394 port (FireWire port).

The other cable can be connected to any of the IEEE 1394 ports on the Scanner I/F Card attached to your scanner (any of the ports may be used).

1.  Computer
2.  Scanner

When connecting the scanner to your computer with other IEEE 1394 devices

If IEEE 1394 devices are already connected to your computer, connect the scanner so that it is the last IEEE 1394 device in the chain.

1.  Computer
2.  Scanner
3.  IEEE 1394 device

Note:

The IEEE 1394 cable supplied with the optional IEEE 1394 Scanner I/F Card has 2 six pin connectors at each end. If IEEE 1394 devices with four pin connectors are used in a daisy chain or tree, you will need to use a 6:4 converter cable.

1.  Computer
2.  Scanner
3.  IEEE 1394 device

Note:

Connect the cable to a vacant IEEE 1394 connector if additional IEEE 1394 devices are to be connected to your scanner.

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Installing the Scanner Software

After installing the interface board as described above, you need to install the scanner software before you connect your scanner to your computer and use the scanner to scan documents. For details on installing the scanner software, see the Setup Guide.

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