Scanner

[insidethewrapper]

Scanners were : CanoScan 8800F and Epson FastFoto FF640. The computer I think I had was Windows Vista ( ??) , not sure. Had it for a few years and worked great until Windows 11.

[jp1216]

It's 2024. Replace my old PC with a newer one with Windows 11.
Everything works except my old Canon 5600F scanner. New drivers not supported etc. Without buying a new scanner - anyone have ideas? Secret drivers/software? Vuescan? My editing software works but my scanner isn't recognized.
Ideas? Suggestions?

[Leon]

Same issue here a year or two ago....had a 5600F and went to Windows 11 (and a new pc)...I never got it to work right.

my suggestion is a new Epson V600 photo....worth every penny...
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Originally Posted by jp1216

It's 2024. Replace my old PC with a newer one with Windows 11.
Everything works except my old Canon 5600F scanner. New drivers not supported etc. Without buying a new scanner - anyone have ideas? Secret drivers/software? Vuescan? My editing software works but my scanner isn't recognized.
Ideas? Suggestions?

[thecatspajamas]

VueScan software is your best bet to keeping your old scanner hardware working with your new OS upgrades. Also provides a uniform interface when working with different scanners without being dependent on whatever the manufacturer included in the box. Well worth the low buy-in for the software.

[jp1216]

Originally Posted by thecatspajamas

VueScan software is your best bet to keeping your old scanner hardware working with your new OS upgrades. Also provides a uniform interface when working with different scanners without being dependent on whatever the manufacturer included in the box. Well worth the low buy-in for the software.

$330 for the V600. I'm leaning towards trying VueScan. I like my 5600F....
I may try it out.

That took 5 minutes. VueScan trial software woke up my dead 5600F and works. $25 option may be worth it - for me.

[Lucas00]

Originally Posted by jp1216

$330 for the V600. I'm leaning towards trying VueScan. I like my 5600F....
I may try it out.

I was recommended the v37 (Not v370!) by a member about a year or so ago. Have since gotten it and have been very pleased. Works on my windows 11 machine. You can get one used on ebay for $40-$100 shipped. Just have to make sure there's no scratches and it comes with the power adapter.

In terms of technology I don't believe scanning has changed much at all in the last 10+ years, the v37 from 2012 is actually newer than the v600 and can scan at the same Dpi as the v600 (super high Dpi is irrelevant as we aren't scanning film). The only real difference is slightly slower scanning.

The v37 also comes with a hinged lid that allows you to open it and scan long items very easily.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by jp1216

$330 for the V600. I'm leaning towards trying VueScan. I like my 5600F....
I may try it out.

That took 5 minutes. VueScan trial software woke up my dead 5600F and works. $25 option may be worth it - for me.

Sounds like a winner. If I recall, there might have been an issue with my scanner anyway. I know I don't like to upgrade unless I have to.
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[asoriano]

Originally Posted by thecatspajamas

VueScan software is your best bet to keeping your old scanner hardware working with your new OS upgrades. Also provides a uniform interface when working with different scanners without being dependent on whatever the manufacturer included in the box. Well worth the low buy-in for the software.

+1

VueScan was a lifesaver for my CanoScan 9000F Mark II.