pahtspix

Prior to the arrival of useable digital cameras, I was scanning both 35mm and 6x.45 with a microtek 4000T which worked at producing scans that were quite useable to create really nice prints at least up to 11x14 and larger. Unfortuantely for me, This scanner was "SCCI" or "Scuzzie" based , for which I'm not aware of any modern day computer that will mate with this type of connection.. The exact same scanner was made by Microtek as a USB interface scanner for sale under the "Polaroid" name.! Does any "techi" know if it's possible or even feasable for my 4000T SCCI to be converted to USB?? Or do I now have a huge paperweight that I purchased at around $1400 USD in the late 90's!!??

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Wouldn't you just google "SCSI to USB adapter" and evaluate the cost and user reviews of the available cables? The computer OS will still have to 'recognize' the equipment at the other end of that SCSI to USB adapter. Look for user comments on their success, or lack there of.

SteveFranz Loc: Durham, NC

Good advice!

User ID

SCSI is sometimes convertible to a Serial connection. When it does work it may be kinda slow compared USB stuff. If youre using a modular desktop PC you may be able to add a card that provides a SCSI port on your PC.

bnsf

Check your local computer store or on the internet. SCCI Cards are still available to add to your computer. Installation is quick and easy.

therwol Loc: USA

SCSI to USB adaptors do exist, but they're a bit pricey. The last supported drivers for this scanner were made for Windows 2000, but Vuescan includes drivers that work with Windows 10/11.

therwol Loc: USA

One link to an adaptor.

http://computercableinc.com/ccinc/products.jsp?sub=USB+to+SCSI-2-+(MD50)&id=3322

The link only seems to work if you copy and paste manually. It didn't paste properly to work into this twice.

BebuLamar

You can give it to me. I have a working computer with the SCSI interface.

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

If you’re using a desktop computer with an open PCIe slot. Just purchase a used Adaptec SCSI card such as the 2940 or 2940W and you’re (maybe) good to go. There are 4 additional considerations:

1) the first consideration is drivers AND API/ASPI for the scanner. Not only do you need the correct SCSI card driver for your version of the OS, but you may also need the API for the scanner that matches the OS, and for old scanners, that may not be available. For example, there is no API for Polaroid scanners for Win 10, BUT you may be able to use a 3rd party scanning SW package such as VuScan that supports it. Sort this out first as there’s no reason to fix the SCSI interface issue if the SW won’t work

2) make sure you know the type of SCSI that both the scanner and the card use (Read the SCSI specs of each carefully) there is differential and single ended SCSI and they are NOT interchangeable - both the card and the scanner must be the same (or you will destroy one or both devices).

3) Secondly, there is “wide” and “narrow” SCSI. Wide (which is faster) uses a 68 pin connector, and narrow typically uses a 50 pin. If memory serves, the Adaptec 2940W (the W stands for wide) has a 68 pin wide connector on the panel and a 50 pin narrow header on the board (which will require an open slot filer plate with a 50 pin connector with a ribbon cable and header to plug onto the board). Finally, you’ll need the correct 50 pin to 50 pin or 68 to 68 cable with the correct connectors on each. Pay attention to this as there are several different 50 pin connectors.

4) the last SCSI device (in this case the scanner) will need to be terminated - most devices such as scanners will have a switch to set the SCSI ID and turn the terminator on and off.

If all this sounds like a PIA, it is, but perhaps worth it to you to not toss your $1400 film scanner. As far as USB to SCSI adapters, I have zero experience with that route - I use the Adaptec route to support my Poloroid scanner. If you go the Adaptec card route, see this: http://www.savagetaylor.com/2018/02/11/scsi-on-windows-10-adaptec-aha-2940-adaptec-29xx-ultra-or-aic-7870-adaptec-78xx/