Well here is something i just came across today at my Local Staples Store by accident. I was looking for a Serial to Usb Adapter for different item "not the 996xt" Well i grabbed he cable i needed an used it for what i needed it for. Well just on a whim i was like Hmmm ? i wonder if this work with the 996xt ? Well SURPRISE it does !! And it was detected by the following O/S systems with no problems. Win XP, Win 7, Win 8 (yuk) never had to install the drivers that came with it. Windows did it automatically an they were correct an worked with no issue or tweaking on my part
Also the end has led lights to show you its moving data which i like so i know the scanner is talking to computer an software. I added the Part an Item numbers below if you have a Staples Store near you that will be a cheaper deal an you can always return it easier then thru Mail or UPS/FedEx. Also the price online at website will be matched by store with no problem as i did that today.
Hope this helps a few people needing a cable that have a Staples nearby.
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Staples USB-to-Serial Adapter | Make More Happen at Staples®
USB to Serial Adapter Cable
Item #837560
Model #18762
$17.82 web price