Connecting to Canon Microfilm Scanner

Summary

Canon Microfilm Scanner 300 must be powered on prior to the computer in order to be detected via a SCSI connection.

Body

Issue/Question

My computer cannot find the microfilm scanner.

CapturePerfect software cannot find my device.

Environment

  • Canon Microfilm Scanner 300 (MS-300)
  • CapturePerfect

Cause

The microfilm scanner must be started before the computer is powered on to detect the SCSI connection

Resolution

  1. Shutdown computer
  2. Shutdown microfilm scanner
  3. Power on microfilm scanner
  4. Power on computer
  5. Open CapturePerfect

Details

Details

Article ID: 6177
Created
Thu 3/18/21 1:38 PM
Modified
Thu 1/30/25 5:45 PM
KCS Article Status
WIP: Only Problem & some Environment captured
Not Validated: Complete & Resolution captured, confidence lacks in structure, content, no feedback
Validated: Complete & reusable, used by licensed KCS user, confidence in resolution & std. compliance
Validated