Hi Guy's, I've just bought an Epson RX560 printer/Scanner thingy & when I switch it on I get A message telling me that the device will run faster on a USB 2.0 port.
How do I go about converting my USB ports into 2.0?

I did a search to find out a bit more & found USB 2.0 Hi Speed PCI Cards??
Do these convert my USB 1.1 into USB 2.0?, if not how do I go about it & what do I need to buy??

Cheers, Sandy B

how old is your PC? a lot of newer machine are USB 2, try different USB ports on the machine

No, you cannot convert 1.1 to 2.0. 2.0 uses different hardware and drivers. As b_d suggests, some computers have both - try a port in a different pair. If none turn out to be 2.0, you will have to add an inexpensive card. See here for a 100 or so to choose from.

Originally Posted by brain_damage

how old is your PC? a lot of newer machine are USB 2, try different USB ports on the machine

Hi, I have a 2001 Compaq Evo D300v, only has 2 USB ports, one port has my 4-Port USB Hub & other has the Printer/Scanner.

I swapped them over but still no joy.

There is an unused 25 pin conection with a picture of a printer next to it but my printer Has USB connector.

Thanks for quick reply, Sandy.

Originally Posted by Digerati

No, you cannot convert 1.1 to 2.0. 2.0 uses different hardware and drivers. As b_d suggests, some computers have both - try a port in a different pair. If none turn out to be 2.0, you will have to add an inexpensive card. See here for a 100 or so to choose from.

Hi, thanks I think I need a new card, thes cards are similar to the ones I was looking at but I was'nt sure if these were just extra ports for exsiting 2.0 ports or for adding USB 2.0 to my Pc.

I'm geussing that if I buy one of thes cards my 2 existing ports will stay 1.1?

Do you recommend any card in particular I've heard Belkin is a good make?

Donation on it's way.
Thanks again, Sandy.

Belkin is a reputible company, I know nothing of their USB cards. But these are pretty low-tech devices. I would not get the cheapest, but you don't have to spend a fortune either. BTW - I would not expect a huge increase in speed once connected.