I am looking for a document scanner that uses a usb-c cable to setup and work.

[jaybar]

Hi

We have an iMac 24. Our document scanner (Scansnsp iCloud 1500) is quite old.

Since I have an iMac24, there are no USB 2.0 ports. We just got updated FIOS service with a few router so I have to set the scanner up again, but I can’t b/c none of my connections are usb 2.0. Besides which, the scanner creates scans with black lines. It is time for a new scanner. However I need one that uses a usb-c cable. ANY SUGGESTIONS? Thanks.

 

[Fishrrman]

"Since I have an iMac24, there are no USB 2.0 ports."

Solution:

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[Silencio]

ScanSnap Cloud is the name of the software the scanner uses. What's the actual model of the scanner itself? Should be something like Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1500?

As long as the software you use to control the scanner is compatible with your current version of macOS, you only need to replace the USB cable from the scanner to the computer with a newer one that has a USB-C connector instead of USB-A. A USB 3.1 Type B to USB-C cable should be easy to find.

If the black lines in the scans are due to a hardware problem and not an issue with the drivers, then all bets are off.

 

[jaybar]

ScanSnap Cloud is the name of the software the scanner uses. What's the actual model of the scanner itself? Should be something like Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1500?

As long as the software you use to control the scanner is compatible with your current version of macOS, you only need to replace the USB cable from the scanner to the computer with a newer one that has a USB-C connector instead of USB-A. A USB 3.1 Type B to USB-C cable should be easy to find.

If the black lines in the scans are due to a hardware problem and not an issue with the drivers, then all bets are off.

It’s not so simple. There is only one connection port on my scanner. It is USB 2.0. I can’t find a cable that is usb 2.0 to usb-c. The black lines are hardware related. Any other suggestions?

 

[BrianBaughn]

You are confusing USB-A with USB 2.0. USB-A is the connector type. USB 2.0 is the protocol. Most USB 3.x cables are backward compatible with USB 2.0 regardless of the connector types.

 

[Fishrrman]

OP:

Go to the link I posted in reply 2 above.

I still use a few USB1 devices with my USBc Macs...

 

[jaybar]

The other problem is the Wi-Fi option for my current scanner, does not support WPA3. I need a scanner that supports Wi-Fi 6

 

[MacGizmo]

I think it's going to be extremely difficult if not impossible to find a USB-C connected scanner. Most dedicated scanners on the market are made to work on macOS and Windows, which means USB-A, micro-USB or even USB-B connectors on the printer end and USB-A on the computer end.

From what I can see, they're also kind of pricey for being one-trick ponies. I would almost say find a cheap all-in-one printer and use that scanner. It's kind of overkill, but the pricing warrants it being an option to look at. But even if you went this route, they're almost all USB-A connectors if you want a wired connection (most offer WiFi anyway).

 

[jaybar]

I think it's going to be extremely difficult if not impossible to find a USB-C connected scanner. Most dedicated scanners on the market are made to work on macOS and Windows, which means USB-A, micro-USB or even USB-B connectors on the printer end and USB-A on the computer end.

From what I can see, they're also kind of pricey for being one-trick ponies. I would almost say find a cheap all-in-one printer and use that scanner. It's kind of overkill, but the pricing warrants it being an option to look at. But even if you went this route, they're almost all USB-A connectors if you want a wired connection (most offer WiFi anyway).

Thanks. I ordered a USB 3.1 female to usb-c male adaptor. Hopefully this will allow me to redo the scanner’s Wi-Fi.

We have an HP color laser printer that we really like that is not an all in one. We will be looking for a new scanner and will likely purchase the Scansnap ix1600.

 

[thebeagleboy]

Thanks. I ordered a USB 3.1 female to usb-c male adaptor. Hopefully this will allow me to redo the scanner’s Wi-Fi.

We have an HP color laser printer that we really like that is not an all in one. We will be looking for a new scanner and will likely purchase the Scansnap ix1600.

Super curious is this worked for you? I've heard that the adapters don't work for a lot of scanners - that they MUST plug into the old USB port directly. I'm keeping an old macbook air up and running only for the purpose of using a scanner - would love to retire it.

 

[ChrisA]

...Since I have an iMac24, there are no USB 2.0 ports. We just got updated FIOS service with a few router so I have to set the scanner up again, but I can’t b/c none of my connections are usb 2.0. ...

Why not just buy an adapter cable? These will have different kinds of connections on each end. They cost something like $10 on Amazon.

Or better yet, buy a scanner that can be set up without a cable. Some have a phone app that connects wirelessly. The last two scanner/printer machines I bought have never been connected to anything with a cable.