How to add a parallel or scsi port to a Mac?

[Giuanniello]

I own an old parallel/SCSI scanner I'd like to use, I sadly found out that my Dual G4 PowerMac won't turn on any longer (the power button lights for a moment but it doesn't start up, I am afraid power supply gone) so I am trying to figure if there is any add-on/converter to adapt either the SCSI or parallel interface to a Mini so I won't buy another bulky piece of hardware to scan pictures.

Grazie

 

[retta283]

USB-C to Parallel Printer Cable

Add a parallel port through your laptop or desktop computer’s USB-C port with this USB C to DB25 parallel printer adapter cable

www.startech.com

This one's quite expensive, I think you can find them cheaper on Amazon but this should be what you're looking for.

 

[chabig]

Of the top of my head, I think you are out of luck. I suspect that if you could even find an adapter, you'd pay almost as much as it would cost to purchase a new scanner. And even if you got one, I would question whether suitable drivers would work. This is just my opinion. Others may know of suitable solutions.

 

[Fishrrman]

What you want is probably not worth the trouble or expense.

I'd say better options might be:
- replace the power supply in the g4 (perhaps with a used on from ebay, etc.?)
or
- buy a new scanner that is USB-based.

 

[Giuanniello]

What I suspected, not worth to invest in old tech on an older computer

Grazie

 

[chrfr]

What I suspected, not worth to invest in old tech on an older computer

Grazie

Scanners have improved so much since the days when they shipped with parallel and SCSI, I doubt you'll miss your old one very much.

 

[panjandrum]

Scanners have improved so much since the days when they shipped with parallel and SCSI, I doubt you'll miss your old one very much.

This. Unless that's an *incredibly* high-end scanner for the era you will find a modern scanner to be a far better investment.

 

[Giuanniello]

I only need to scan old photos for an online documentary project, the 360dpi would be way more than enough, I already have too much stuff running around, wouldn't want to add more, rather get rid of some...