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Northumbrian | 16:58 Mon 17th Sep 2007 | Computers
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After introducing a new Canon printer to my lap top, I am continually being advised to install a 'High Speed USB Host Controller'. I have visited 3 stores, including Maplin, but they seem as confused as I am, by the words 'Host Controller'. Any enlightenment would be welcome, as would information on what exactly to look for and ask for. The printer is slow but it does the job.
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Hi, I don't know the answer, but here is a link for you.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_download_ a_hi-speed_USB_host_controller
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Many thanks. The laptop is a Toshiba SP6000 and has Windows XP (SP2) installed. I'm running the printer, mouse and broadband modem (Sagem) via a high speed 4 port USB hub. That's about the sum total of my computer knowledge.
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the sat pro 6000 has usb1

that means the max connection speed is 12Mb/s
usb 2 = 480Mb/s
both standards are compatible .... so things should work ok - just slower

if it's an option you could buy something like this
http://uk.insight.com/apps/productpresentation /index.php?product_id=NLKNLUSB07&cm_mmc=Froogl e-_-NM-_-NLK-_-NLKNLUSB07&src=FRO1

which will give you usb2
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Thanks to all. I'll work through the sites today.

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