The HP S20 uses a regular USB v1.1 interface, unless it has been
redesigned recently, which I'd be surprised about.
In actual fact, the USB 1.1 that mine came with was about 1/3rd slower
than the original SCSI II interface the earlier S10 (5100A) scanner came
with.
Likely, the USB port you have is indeed a version 1.1 so it will work as
designed. However, to answer your other question, if it had been a
v2.0 USB scanner, it should still work with the version 1.1 USB port on
your computer, but it wouldn't be any faster than the USB v1.1 standard.
Having said all this, unless you are getting this scanner at a very good
price, I cannot recommend it. If you can let me know what you plan to
use it for and how much you will be paying for it, I can suggest whether
it will be appropriate for your needs and whether you may wish to
consider another product.
Art
Dale Reed wrote:
> What if a film scanner says it is designed for high speed USB ports. Does
> that mean it will work with my lower speed ones but only slower? If so how
> much slower? Thanks for the help. Dale
>
> Reference:
>
> Hewlett Packard PhotoSmart Film Scanner
> Versatile scanner handles film, prints, or slides
> * Affordable "personal" film scanner
> * 2400 dpi resolution (24 meg file from 35mm neg!)
> * Slides, negatives, or prints up to 5x7 in one unit
> * High-speed USB interface (no card needed!)
> * Full 36-bit scanning, exceptional color accuracy!
>
> ---
> $ dale-reed@att.net Seattle, Washington USA $
>
>
>
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