For connecting to the computer the high-end Heidelberg scanners use a SCSI interface. Actual computers usually don't feature a SCSI port and it could be difficult to obtain a fitting SCSI card. This applies in particular to newer Mac computers, but also for PCs and especially for notebooks.
For this reason we suggest to use a 'FireWire to SCSI' adapter.

You will find an overview of which adapters you can use for connecting you scanner in the following. We have successfully testet these adapters:

For Macintosh G3 and G4 as well as for PC systems with PCI slot:
• Adaptec 2930 PCI
• Adaptec 2906 PCI
• Adaptec AIC 7850 PCI

For Macintosh G5:
• Acard AEC 67160

For newer Macintosh and PC systems without PCI slot:
• Ratoc 'FireWire to SCSI' adapter
  (Please do NEVER install or use the Ratoc utility CD!)

Notes: An SCSI adapter is not included in the SilverFast software package.
A standard FireWire 6pin to 4pin adapter can be used to connect the Ratoc adapter to a FireWire 800 port.

There a lot of further adapters that might possibly also work. If you have successfully connected your scanner using an adapter not listed above, we kindly ask you to send us a short note for enabling other scanner owners to also benefit therefrom.


Some testet 'FireWire to SCSI' adapters:
If you encounter any problems connecting your scanner using a Ratoc adapter, you can find some advices for configuring the adapter here.