Vista Compatibility Has anyone bought this scanner for use with Windows Vista? If so, how well did the driver download go from the Canon website and are you able to use all the scanner functions without problems? Thanks Tom Vista Compatibility Has anyone bought this scanner for use with Windows Vista? If so, how well did the driver download go from the Canon website and are you able to use all the scanner functions... » Read More Vista Compatibility Has anyone bought this scanner for use with Windows Vista? If so, how well did the driver download go from the Canon website and are you able to use all the scanner functions without problems? Thanks Tom « Show Less
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Diana,I don't remember how it was when I was installing things, but everything works fine and the scans are excellent. On the Photostudio 5.5 screen, the File/Select Source item shows both my scanners. Clicking on Acquire recognizes the four slides in the slide holder. I also find the Auto Enhance feature useful since many of my slides are underexposed.
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The answer is yes. The Canon website (www.usa.canon.com) has the drivers and software needed to run the 8600F on Vista.
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I knew the Canon website had online drivers for Vista but I was skeptical they would actually work flawlessly. I finally took the jump and bought the scanner. The online Vista drivers DID work and the scanner seems to perform all functions. The step by step instructions on how to proceed thru the setup process for using with Vista were a little confusing but however I did it seems to work so far.
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We bought our CanonScan 8600F scanner 2 days ago,and I am at my wit's end trying to find out how to scan 35 mm film slides. I went to the Canon web site and downloaded the scanner driver for Vista (32 bit) and installed it on my computer. The instruction manual said to open Photo Studio 5.5, file, select source and select your scanner model name without the WIA in it. When I opened the select source box, only one scanner model name was listed and it had WIA in it. Does anyone know how to resolve this problem? I am thinking about returning the scanner if we can't scan slides.
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Diana, Yes, I am running Vista on a Dell XPS 410. It came with XP; so I had some issues with software compatibility for a while, but it all turned out fine.
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I am waiting until I see this answer. I would like to buy this scanner if compatible.
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Yes, and I was surprised and delighted at how simple the installation process was! In fact, I did not need to download from the Canon website as per instruction sheet. I simply ran the installation software, restarted my computer, plugged in the USB connector... and Windows automatically detected the necessary drivers and downloaded them for me. It was as simple as that... and every function on my scanner works flawlessly. I am more than delighted with this product!Kathy
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So far mine seems to work fine with Vista. Vista drivers can be downloaded from Canon. On the other hand, Photoshop Elements 4.0 is NOT Vista compatible (though it working so far). Adobe does not plan a Vista upgrade. Scanners sold now should not be bundled with software that is not compatible with the current version of Windows!
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ATL,Are you running Windows Vista on your PC? Just wanted to verify.Thanks,
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I'm using it it with Windows 7. I downloaded the latest driver (which is, actually, not that new) from the company website, and it seems to work fine. If it works with 7, I'm sure it will work with Vista as well.
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Yes it works fine with Vista, probably not mentioned since most users skipped over Vista...it only had like a 3% user base!
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I'm struggeling with getting this printer to work with Vista 64 bit. It works well with 32 bit Vista and XP. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the driver several times in an attempt to get it to work. On the 64 bit machine I get an HP error message that the scanner is in use by another computer and to try again later. Can't seem to track down this error message yet to see if there is a solution or not. A agree with THEDOTDOG, until HP comes out with an updated driver for Vista 64 bit, I would pass. P.S. the box the J6480 came in states that it is Vista certified, I'm not so sure I agree completely. I'm struggeling with getting this printer to work with Vista 64 bit. It works well with 32 bit Vista and XP. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the driver several times in an attempt to get it to work. On the 64 bit machine I get an HP error message that the scanner is in use by another computer and to try again later. Can't seem to track down this error message yet to see if there is a solution or not. A agree with THEDOTDOG, until HP comes out with an updated driver for Vista 64 bit, I would pass. P.S. the box the J6480 came in states that it is Vista certified, I'm not so sure I agree... » Read More I'm struggeling with getting this printer to work with Vista 64 bit. It works well with 32 bit Vista and XP. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the driver several times in an attempt to get it to work. On the 64 bit machine I get an HP error message that the scanner is in use by another computer and to try again later. Can't seem to track down this error message yet to see if there is a solution or not. A agree with THEDOTDOG, until HP comes out with an updated driver for Vista 64 bit, I would pass. P.S. the box the J6480 came in states that it is Vista certified, I'm not so sure I agree completely. « Show Less
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I used it but like you did it not work for me and I sent it back I am surprise they are still making it I recommendation is send it back for refund if possible I think if memory serves me correctly Kodak made it but it been such long time I could be wrong I know I tried to used it and look for drivers and could not find any that work with my Windows Vista IBM, I hope this answear your concerns . I think it more trouble than it is worth you might hire company to transfer for you and it may be less trouble as well Ok have good day
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Hi, Ben. If you type "canon lide200" into google search, one of the first two links should lead you directly to the scanner's support page in canon's website. From there select your operating system and download what you need from the options below. Hope that solves your issues.
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With my dealings with VuPoint scanners I would suggest you throw it away and buy a better one (more money, but worth it) that has a driver for Windows7or8. Quality copies were rare with my VuPoint.
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Neither Canon nor HP (the vendor of my new PC) was able to get the MG4220 to work with Windows 8. I wasted ~3 hours with customer support, both emails and phone calls. The Win 8 drivers from Canon didn't work for printing, but did work for scanning!Printer works great on my MacBook, however; total setup time: 3 minutes.
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Can you tell me about Window's Vista working w/this? I read a comment & I just bought this from staples - ended up paying 249.97 for it (got the 50 instant rebate for turning in old Lexmar) -- Staples employee said this was the 'best' but after reading things here I am concerned. Have Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows 7 & I need to know about working abilities before opening box or I'm returning it. I also see new sales ad of Staples & they are offering Kodak ESP on sale & that got great reviews, better than this HP .. so if anyone could offer some help I would so much appreciate it! Thank you Can you tell me about Window's Vista working w/this? I read a comment & I just bought this from staples - ended up paying 249.97 for it (got the 50 instant rebate for turning in old Lexmar) -- Staples employee said this was the 'best' but after reading things here I am concerned. Have Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows 7 & I need to know about working abilities before opening box or I'm returning it. I also see new sales ad of Staples & they are offering Kodak ESP on sale & that got great reviews, better than this HP .. so if anyone could offer some help I would so much appreciate it!... » Read More Can you tell me about Window's Vista working w/this? I read a comment & I just bought this from staples - ended up paying 249.97 for it (got the 50 instant rebate for turning in old Lexmar) -- Staples employee said this was the 'best' but after reading things here I am concerned. Have Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows 7 & I need to know about working abilities before opening box or I'm returning it. I also see new sales ad of Staples & they are offering Kodak ESP on sale & that got great reviews, better than this HP .. so if anyone could offer some help I would so much appreciate it! Thank you « Show Less
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The drivers can be found here: http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/printers_multifunction/black_white_laser_multifunction/imageclass_d530#DriversAndSoftware After installing the print driver, the printer works immediately and easily. Scanning is problematic. After installing the scanner driver, the only way I have found to make it work so far is: 1. Open MF Toolbox (the scanning software) 2. Hit the Copy/Scan button on the printer 3. Select "Remote Scanner" on the printer 4. Click on the scan button in MF Toolbox. This is a clunky solution, but Canon isn't known for writing user-friendly software, especially for Mac users.
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I can't say in your exact situation but in order for File Center to work with our HP scanner we were required to load the entire software package from HP. If your Canon software doesn't run on Win 64 then I wouldn't hold out much hope. File Center is finicky when it comes to which drivers it will work with. Honestly, I'm not certain how useful file center is. I can scan docs to a PDF directly from my scanner to a network folder. File Center doesn't really automate anything.
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I tried on my Ubuntu system with no luck. Claim is the Canon DR linux drivers would work, but I didn't have any luck. lsusb showed the correct device, but the scanning software didn't find a scanner (sane).
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I use the scanner on a Vista PC but the Fujitsu web site says Windows 7 and 8 are supported, see link. http://www.fujitsu.com/global/support/computing/peripheral/scanners/drivers/fi-5x20c.html
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To Guy J. Clark. Thank you so much for mentioning VueScan! I've tried several other software front-ends with this scanner, and VueScan is definitely the best for this scanner. I also have a Cannon scanner for my usual work, and VueScan is as versatile as the Cannon software. (Using it with Win7)
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I am using 10.7.5 on a 4-year-old iMac; I don't have 10.8 yet. I use VueScan to run my scanners; I upgraded to the latest version of VueScan and also loaded the most recent driver from Canon. The scanner works fine with this combination.
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I did not purchase this exact item because I think this is an updated version of the one I originally purchased. I returned it. It was extremely difficult to work with in scanning slides, very slow and the color resolution was awful. I eventually purchased a Canon CanoScan 8800F flatbed scanner from Amazon (probably five years ago) and love it! I scanned almost 15,000 slides and it is still going strong. Easy to work with, great for scanning slides, negatives, photos or documents. I have Windows XP and it is compatible. Remember, I purchased it years ago so I am sure there is an updated version of the one I have. I cannot say enough good about it. Not to mention customer service for Canon products is located in the U.S. I have contacted them twice and always received knowledgeable, understandable and quick resolution to my questions. I think I paid right at $200 for the Canon, but it would be worth it at twice the price. I would strongly encourage you to NOT purchase the Pacific Image unit.
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Can't select the network device as a scanner, in the settings pannel, maybe able to using the scanner software that canon includes but I do not have it installed, and would not try it as i is all working now.