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Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: allan1957 on May 02, 2009, 02:14:52 AM

Title: canon lidi 35 scanner
Post by: allan1957 on May 02, 2009, 02:14:52 AM

does`any one know if the canon lidi 35 scanner draws power when left with the usb cable plugged in, there is no on/off switch

Title: Re: canon lidi 35 scanner
Post by: Dias de verano on May 02, 2009, 03:18:15 AM

If you meant the LiDE 35, it looks like that's a "yes".

Quote from: Canon Web Site

the scanner draws all power required from a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface.

Quote from: Canon Web Site

Power supply
Powered by USB port    
     
Power consumption
2.5W Operation power
1.5W Standby power

http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Finder/Scanners/Flatbed/CanoScan_LIDE_35/index.asp

Title: Re: canon lidi 35 scanner
Post by: allan1957 on May 02, 2009, 03:21:52 AM

is there such a thing as switch you can purchase, link between the scanner & laptop with a switch

Title: Re: canon lidi 35 scanner
Post by: Dias de verano on May 02, 2009, 03:23:14 AM

A switched hub might work with your scanner. Why don't you just pull the plug out?

Title: Re: canon lidi 35 scanner
Post by: allan1957 on May 02, 2009, 04:01:07 AM

just being lazy, just trying to be clever by having a link between acting as on/off switch