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
>
>


I Apologize !!! That is CSM1


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