PMHK (apparently)
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Nov 29, 2009 9:28 am
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Re: Scanner software
On 29 Nov 2009, at 11:59, Fransen Rob wrote:
> Can anyone tell me how to get an Epson Perfection 2400 PHOTO scanner
> going with system 10.5.8 or 10.6.2 on a MacPro.
I would suggest VueScan is worth a look. It works well for me using
an Epson Perfection 1200 (with 10.5.8) which is actually running
through a SCSI to Firewire adapter. There is a demo you can download
to test if it works.
http://www.hamrick.com
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Patrick Keene
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digby (apparently)
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Nov 29, 2009 9:28 am
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Re: Scanner software
VueScan from Hamrick software. It gets updated (it seems) every five
minutes with new scanner drivers and gives all the features you'd
expect from the scanner manufacturer.
On 29 Nov 2009, at 11:59, Fransen Rob wrote:
> Can anyone tell me how to get an Epson Perfection 2400 PHOTO scanner
> going with system 10.5.8 or 10.6.2 on a MacPro. Have looked and tried
> various software drivers but so far they are all dead in the water, no
> start at all. If that is not possible with a 2400 are there any
> recommendations as to a good scanner suitable for these systems?. I am
> not all that much of a Mac expert.
Dr Digby L. James
Quinta Press
Meadow View
Weston Rhyn
Oswestry
Shropshire
England
SY10 7RN
(44)(0)1691 778659
http://www.quintapress.com
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dr (apparently)
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Nov 29, 2009 9:28 am
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Re: Scanner software
Fransen Rob wrote:
> Can anyone tell me how to get an Epson Perfection 2400 PHOTO scanner
> going with system 10.5.8 or 10.6.2 on a MacPro. Have looked and tried
> various software drivers but so far they are all dead in the water, no
> start at all. If that is not possible with a 2400 are there any
> recommendations as to a good scanner suitable for these systems?. I am
> not all that much of a Mac expert.
> Robert
If you really like the scanner check out VueScan. And once you have paid for it it will likely drive any scanner you ever have. Old or new.
David
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Nicky Y. Schleider (apparently)
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Nov 29, 2009 4:21 pm
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Re: Scanner software
On Nov 29, 2009, at 6:59 AM, Fransen Rob wrote:
> Can anyone tell me how to get an Epson Perfection 2400 PHOTO scanner
> going with system 10.5.8 or 10.6.2 on a MacPro. Have looked and tried
> various software drivers but so far they are all dead in the water, no
> start at all. If that is not possible with a 2400 are there any
> recommendations as to a good scanner suitable for these systems?. I am
> not all that much of a Mac expert.
tru vue scan. there are many scanners that can operate with it.
nicky schleider
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marshall (apparently)
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Nov 29, 2009 4:21 pm
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Re: Scanner software
Fransen Rob <pronto03  telus.net> wrote:
>Can anyone tell me how to get an Epson Perfection 2400 PHOTO scanner
>going with system 10.5.8 or 10.6.2 on a MacPro. Have looked and tried
>various software drivers but so far they are all dead in the water, no
>start at all. If that is not possible with a 2400 are there any
>recommendations as to a good scanner suitable for these systems?. I am
>not all that much of a Mac expert.
I just use Apple's "Image Capture" program with my scanner (Epson
Perfection 2450 PHOTO).
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-- Marshall
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appleget (apparently)
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Nov 29, 2009 4:21 pm
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Re: Scanner software
Patrick Keene wrote:
> On 29 Nov 2009, at 11:59, Fransen Rob wrote:
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>> Can anyone tell me how to get an Epson Perfection 2400 PHOTO scanner
>> going with system 10.5.8 or 10.6.2 on a MacPro.
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> I would suggest VueScan is worth a look. It works well for me using
> an Epson Perfection 1200 (with 10.5.8) which is actually running
> through a SCSI to Firewire adapter. There is a demo you can download
> to test if it works.
What SCSI to Firewire adapter are you using. ?
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Lynn Appleget
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PMHK (apparently)
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Nov 30, 2009 2:38 am
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Re: Scanner software
On 30 Nov 2009, at 00:21, Lynn Appleget wrote:
> Patrick Keene wrote:
>> On 29 Nov 2009, at 11:59, Fransen Rob wrote:
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>>> Can anyone tell me how to get an Epson Perfection 2400 PHOTO scanner
>>> going with system 10.5.8 or 10.6.2 on a MacPro.
>>
>> I would suggest VueScan is worth a look. It works well for me using
>> an Epson Perfection 1200 (with 10.5.8) which is actually running
>> through a SCSI to Firewire adapter. There is a demo you can download
>> to test if it works.
>
> What SCSI to Firewire adapter are you using. ?
It is a FR1SX from Ratoc Systems: http://www.ratocsystems.com/english/products/FR1SX.html
My scanner has a document feeder (which is also supported by VueScan),
at the time this would have been expensive to replace making the
adapter more cost effective, as scanner prices have reduced that may
no longer be the case.
Regards,
Patrick,
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Patrick Keene
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barefootguru (apparently)
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Nov 30, 2009 2:38 am
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Re: Scanner software
Drivers? I’ve been using the built-in Image Capture since I
purchased my 2400 Photo. Still supported and scanning wonderfully
under 10.6.2
Connect scanner and launch Image Capture from the Applications folder.
Cheers
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RickKent
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Nov 30, 2009 7:47 am
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I would suggest SilverFast AI Studio from LaserSoft Imaging. It is the most comprehensive, and powerful scanning software I have seen. And I know they specifically support the Epson Perfection 2400 Photo scanner. See: http://www.silverfast.com/product/Epson/309/en.html. Most pros I speak with say that this program is the gold standard to getting control of scanners. I use the version for my Nikon 5000 film scanner, and it is scary how much you can control, and how much it does automatically.
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Conrad Hirano (apparently)
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Nov 30, 2009 9:12 am
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Re: Scanner software
On Nov 30, 2009, at 2:38 AM, Tom Robinson wrote:
> Drivers? I’ve been using the built-in Image Capture since I
> purchased my 2400 Photo. Still supported and scanning wonderfully
> under 10.6.2
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> Connect scanner and launch Image Capture from the Applications folder.
There may still be drivers that need to be installed before Image Capture will work with a scanner. If I recall correctly, in Snow Leopard, they are installed automatically if you chose to install the printer drivers when you installed the OS. If the driver hasn't been installed, plug in the scanner and run Software Update. It will download and install the necessary drivers for you.
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james.connolly (apparently)
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Nov 30, 2009 9:12 am
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Re: Scanner software
I run an Epson Perfection 3200 on a G5 with. 10.5.8 using Epson Scan just
fine for most tasks. You can download it from their website.
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James Connolly
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barefootguru (apparently)
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Dec 1, 2009 12:35 am
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Re: Scanner software
On 2009-12-01, at 06:12, Conrad Hirano wrote:
>> Drivers? I’ve been using the built-in Image Capture since I
>> purchased my 2400 Photo. Still supported and scanning wonderfully
>> under 10.6.2
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>> Connect scanner and launch Image Capture from the Applications folder.
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> There may still be drivers that need to be installed before Image Capture will work with a scanner. If I recall correctly, in Snow Leopard, they are installed automatically if you chose to install the printer drivers when you installed the OS. If the driver hasn't been installed, plug in the scanner and run Software Update. It will download and install the necessary drivers for you.
You're right, I'd forgotten there was an extra step required in Snow Leopard.
List of supported printers and scanners:
< http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3669>
Cheers
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wjshack
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Dec 1, 2009 12:35 am
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Re: Scanner software
I would recommend trying the open source TWAIN-SANE package < http://www.ellert.se/twain-sane/> It is free and it works with an extremely large range of scanners. It has kept my old Microtek scanning for many years now. The TWAIN driver will work with Image Capture.
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