-=PCTechTalk=- Re: scanner install problem
- From: "Fred Weaver" <HILLFARM3@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 25 May 2003 22:48:36 -0400
I have a new computer with XP preloaded. I tried the driver they said would
work with 2000, but no luck. I wondered if it was the driver causing the
problem since the scanner works, the pictures just don't have the color
right.
Jo Ann
>
> I have been able to make those work *IF* going from a previous operating
> system (such as Win ME, Win 98, etc.) to Win XP by using the upgrade to
Win
> XP, not the clean full install Win XP. I wonder if that is the difference?
> Did you do a full install or an upgrade?
>
> As for buying a new scanner, if you are forced to go that route, take a
> look at the Epson Perfection 1660. That scanner works with every XP system
> (upgrade, home, or pro) I have put one on. The costs vary- one lady got
one
> from eBay for $11.00 and some people have paid WAY too much for it.
Compare.
>
> Robert
>
>
> At 03:53 PM 5/25/2003 Sunday -0400, you wrote:
> >Just got a new computer with XP. I have a Visioneer 3300 scanner that I
> >have been using with WinME. I went to the Visioneer site. They said they
> >won't be having a driver for XP, but the old one would work with many
> >systems. Plugged it into the parallel port and Windows didn't see it.
> >Installed the software and the scanner works but the pictures come out
> >clear but in weird lines of color. Does anyone think there's anything to
> >do besides buy a newer scanner made to work with XP?
> >Jo Ann
>
>
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