Re: Ideascan

> > Hello,
> >
> > Can someone tell me if there is a difference between the old IBM
> > Ideascan scanner and the Ideascan 2000 ? I have an Ideascan on a
Windows
> > 98
> > system now, but will get a Win XP system in a few weeks. I need new
> > Drivers
> > for the Scanner. There might be one on DriverGuide.com, but it is for
the
> > Ideascan 2000, so the question.
> >
> > I realize it is ancient technology, but it serves my purpose. I works
> > perfectly. It would be a shame to mothball it for lack of a driver.
> >
> > Thank You for your input,
> >
> > Wayne R. Russ
> >
> >
> I am sure that they are not compatible.
>
> IdeaScan Color Flatbed Scanner - Publications
> http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/VLAR-3ZYMJR.html
>
> The only driver available is for Windows 95, 98 and NT 4.0
>
> Very likely that it will not work in Windows XP. It is a parallel port
> scanner, Windows XP does not support parallel port scanners.
>
> Drivers:
>
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=ibm&lndocid=MIGR-4793QC
>
> It seems it is a parallel port 300 DPI scanner.
> Antique technology. A USB scanner today for $100 will work circles around
> this old scanner.
>
> --
> CSM1
> http://www.carlmcmillan.com
> --
>
>

Thank You So Much for your reply CSM!,

I was hoping. I did realize IBM stopped supporting the scanner and no
new Driver from them were being developed. I was just hoping Drivers from
elsewhere might work. I did not know Windows XP did not support Parallel
Port Scanners. That kind of put a wrench in the gears. It is just that there
is nothing wrong with it at all. and I won't be able to use it. :-(

Well, You answered my question. You were quite generous with your reply. I
Do Thank You Again.

At least it did not rain to day :-).

Wayne


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