One topic that has come up in the comments a number of times over the years here on DocumentSnap is using a Fujitsu ScanSnap over the network.
Up until now I had never figured out a way to do that, but I recently came across some murmurings that implied that some people have had success using a Belkin F5L009 Network USB Hub with their ScanSnap.
In the name of science I was going to pick one up to try it out, but before I do I thought I’d check with the illustrious DocumentSnap readership, the vast majority of whom are much smarter than I am, to see if any of you have tried this out and had success.
So, has anyone tried a network USB hub with your ScanSnap? How did it go? Leave a note in the comments.
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I don't believe the ScanSnap is Image Capture compatible, but I am happy to be proved wrong on that one.
No, you’re right, just tried it…
Yeah, I think the problem is that ScanSnap isn't TWAIN or ImageCapture compatible.. all scanning needs to be initiated by ScanSnap Manager. But you gave me a great idea for a future post so thank you!
I use an Iogear 2-port USB 2 sharing switch to share the ScanSnap between two computers.
Thanks for the tip Chipotle! Good idea.
I also use a 2 port USB hub to share between 2 computers
I am just about to try the Belkin F5L009 with the s510m myself. I'll let you know.
Maybe this post is stale but YES, you can use the F5L009 with the ScanSnap S1500(M) amd there are no problems. There is a slight loss of speed, but hardly noticeable.
I use the Belkin F5L009 on a iMac 27" with Mac OSX 10.6 snow leopard and a Fujitsu Scansnap S1500M.
I also have a Epson Photo flatbed scanner connected, the 1660 photo. Also flawless.
Awesome Yellowshock. Thanks for letting us know!
Note: It did NOT work for me at first. After physically connecting the scanner to the computer ONCE it was able to use the Belking Lan USB hub with the Connect software.
Thanks for the tip!