Connection Through The Scsi Interface - Contex Chroma 8040 Operator's Manual

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6.4 Connection through the SCSI interface

SCSI stands for Small Computer System Interface and is pronounced
"skuzzy". It's a standard for connecting peripherals to your computer
via a standard hardware interface, which uses standard SCSI
commands. SCSI is an advanced interface that offers a level of
performance, expandability and compatibility unmatched by other
current PC interfaces.
In order to put together a PC with a SCSI interface for your scanner
you'll need:
•
A SCSI host adapter board (also called a SCSI controller)
•
SCSI driver software
•
A SCSI cable
The interface kit contains all you need to get your SCSI interface up
and running. A SCSI cable is supplied with your scanner. The interface
kit contains detailed documentation for installing the SCSI host
adapter board and the SCSI driver.
Note: If your PC already has a built in SCSI board you might be able
to use that instead. However for best performance, we strongly
recommend that you use the board and driver delivered with the
Contex Interface Kit.
Regulatory Notice: This product has been tested to comply with the
EMC Standards EN55022 and FCC, Part 15.
To maintain compliance, only use shielded SCSI interface cables.
How to set up the SCSI interface
Setting up the SCSI Interface requires the following steps. Each step is
described in detail in the following sections:
1. Install the SCSI host adapter board into an empty slot in PC.
2. Install the SCSI driver software that came with the Interface
kit.
3. Connect the scanner to PC.
4. Set scanner DIL switches if the default settings require
changing.
Installation