On 4/7/05 17:47, "Andrew Rodger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > I have just updated my Epson 3200 scanner driver to the latest Euro > version and, like a fool, failed to back up the old one. Needless to > say, the driver does not work, despite much reinstalling, restarting > and general nudging and kicking. It would only work in Pro mode and > would not address transparencies or negs, to name but two reasons to > call it broken. > > After finding no way to get it to work I updated my copy of > SilverFast SE instead, but, despite all the good things said about it > I found it a total faff by comparison, especially as it would not > split up negs into separate "thumbnail" views. Am I wrong in thinking > this is not an available option? > > If any other SF SE users can enlighten me I will be grateful. > > Meanwhile, the only way I could get an Epson-made scanner software > solution back was to download the US version of the last driver ( on > VersionTracker ) and it seems to be working, though making different > noises for some reason. Why this one works and the other doesn't, I > have no idea, but I advise caution if you are thinking of trusting > the new driver when you come to upgrade your Epson scanner... One thing that has always amused me in the past is that at least until 2002 there were definite speed differences between North American and Euro (yes that includes us lot at least in this context) scanner drivers... For some bizarre reason if the speeds were over a certain rate in the EU then there was a tax or higher rate tax or something that made the manufacturers produce a 'throttled' version of the normal drivers for scanners. One only had to know about this to then go get the US versions and watch the scanner suddenly speed up x fold...My snapscan touch from Agfa was like this...not sure if you are now hearing different noises because of this? (do you have a subjective feeling for the speeds from before and now?) Secondly there is another alternative that you could try to use (although it is commercial software) called Vuescan. They have a trial version and I have heard of it for several years now...never tried it myself though... Cheers, Richard -- -- Mac UK is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Mac UK list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/mac-uk.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-uk%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
