I have a Symbol Ls2208 barcode scanner. I can't get it to work!?

I have a Symbol Ls2208 barcode scanner. I can’t get it to work!?
I have a symbol LS2208 barcode scanner that has a DB9 serial connector. since my computer doesn’t support that port, i bought a USB – DB9 connector and i can’t get it to work even with the driver software that came with the adapter. Does anyone know of a driver that might make this work?

Best answer:

I think you need a seperate power supply for the scanner, there may be a socket on its serial plug, or on a plastic blob on the cable with a socket.

I can’t remember the voltage offhand but think it may be around 5Vdc.

Just had another thought, I think you just have to change the cable on the scanner for a USB one. Theres a wee hole on the handle you poke a paperclip in to release it, but no clue how much the new cable would cost

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