Agfa Focus Color Plus on a Windows 7 computer?

[Jive1]

Hey!
I have, on my older pc with Windows XP, a well working Agfa Focus Color Plus flatbed scanner that I want to use now on my new pc with Windows 7.
As far as I do understand software for these scanners and things, this one is a so-called SCSI-scanner, connected to my WinXP pc via a SCSI-cable and a SCSI-card?.
My question: is it possible to use my scanner on my newer pc with Win7 via a 'SCSI to USB'-cable and of course after installing new software Adaptec, the sanerdriver and possibly something else?
Who can inform me what I shoud do to really end in my scanner being well working on my new pc with Win7...
Greetz
Jive1

 

[maxie]

Hi there .. Your big problem will be getting a Driver for Windows 7 .. You could try Vuescan it is not Free but has a 30 Day trial period ...

 

[Jive1]

Hey! Thank you Maxie
So, I have downloaded Vuescan and if need be I can bye it. But I have another question...
Do I need to install any Adaptec card or so in the new situation with Windows 7?
Greetz
Jive1

 

[maxie]

Hi there .. You could use either the choice is yours 'SCSI to USB'-cable or the Card .. I have never used any of them on Windows 7 myself .. Did use the 'SCSI to USB'-cable on an Xp machine in the past and that worked very well ..

 

[Jive1]

Fine, Maxie!
I will go and try to have a SCSI to USB cable tomorrw, and do some tests tomorrow...
By the way, am I right when I understand that a so-called SCSI-card replases a USB-connexion, or visa versa? Soes a SCSI-card just establish thhe connection betweeh the scanner and the PC, or does it do moer that just connect?
Greetz
Jive1

 

[maxie]

Cable would probably be the easiest way for you .. The Card provides a port that plugs in to a pci slot on your motherboard .. Have a read at the Link below ...

Adaptec - Adaptec SCSI Card 29160

 

[Jive1]

Excellent Maxie!
I understand right now...
I wil let you know how it works when I found the cable and the driver. But sure, this is the way I'm going to do some tests.
Thank you!
Greetz
Jive1

 

[maxie]

Very welcome .. And yes please keep us posted