Re: Nikon LS-2000 and LS-30 and Windows 7
- From: Barry Watzman <WatzmanNOSPAM@xxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:08:57 -0500
Re: "I'm trying to install a coolscan III under Windows 7, but when i run the Nikon Scan the program doesn't find the device (the scanner) I'm trying with a Tekram DC-395 U card. I want to know which driver are you using for the coolscan III scanner."
The drivers for the Nikon scanner are part of Nikon Scan 3.1.2. But I don't think that's your problem.
The symptom you report is usually caused by failing to have a fully and properly installed ASPI layer of software. The version I used is 4.71a2 (aka 4.71.2) This normally comes from Adapted (and they are a bitch to install under Windows 7), but the Adaptec versions of ASPI will only work with an Adaptec SCSI card. I STRONGLY suggest that you get an Adaptec 2940 series card (either the 2940U or 2940AU (not any of the "W" [wide] variants).
Also note that a native installation is absolutely impossible under 64-bit versions of Windows 7 (or, for that matter, Vista or even XP). This is only possible with 32-bit Windows (you MIGHT have a chance with 64-bit Windows and "XP Mode", I have not tried that myself).
[Text of older posts on this subject follow]
A few additional notes on installing Nikon LS-30 and LS-2000 film scanners under Windows 7 and Windows Vista:
When Nikon originally sold these scanners, they supplied Adaptec 290x model SCSI cards (e.g. 2902, 2903, ... 2906, etc.). THESE CARDS DON'T WORK WITH XP AND LATER OPERATING SYSTEMS (with the possible exception of the 2906 (MAYBE)).
If you are attempting to use an LS-30 or an LS-2000 .... upgrade to an Adaptec 2940 series PCI SCSI card, but be sure to use one of the "narrow" cards (this is a reference to SCSI bus width, not physical dimensions) and not the "wide" or "ultra wide" cards ("ultra" without wide, e.g. "ultra narrow" ( !! ) is fine). My preferred card is the AHA-2940AU, but the original AHA-2940U is also fine.
[Note also that you will need a new cable or an adapter; the 2940's have SCSI-II connectors on them (the same connector as the scanner itself), while the 290x cards had DB-25 connectors on the SCSI cards.]
For laptop use: Many modern laptops do not have a "PC Card" (PCMCIA) slot, instead they have an "Express Card" slot. There is a way around this limitation, Newegg sells a $40 adapter from Rosewill (item # N82E16839200010) that allows CARDBUS (ONLY) PC Cards to be used in an Express Card slot. It works with the Adaptec 1480 Cardbus SCSI PC Card. Alternatively, you could use VueScan and a RATOC SCSI to {USB or Firewire} converter (2 separate converters), but neither VueScan nor the Ratoc converters are free, this is an expensive solution (although it works and converts the scanner to USB or Firewire). Note that Nikon Scan will not work with either of the Ratoc converters.
Regarding ASPI installation: The batch file that did the installation under XP (but that you can't use under Windows 7) executes 3 relevant steps. Two of the three steps just copy files from the ASPI installation folder to a pair of Windows folders:
COPY ASPIXP.SYS C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ASPI32.SYS
COPY WNASPIXP.DLL C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\WNASPI32.DLL
This is just a straight file copy and can be done manually (via "drag and drop").
The 3rd step just runs the program REG_XP.EXE, which, again, can be done manually (set the compatibility mode to XP SP2, set "run as administrator" and give "Full Control" to "All Users" before running this program). Also, to the extent possible, perform these 3 compatibility configuration steps as well on the two files that you manually copied after they are copied to their destination locations).
Again, this ONLY works on 32-bit Windows 7 (or Vista); there is no hope for any 64-bit OS (I'm not sure if "XP Mode" might work or not when using a 64-bit version of Windows 7).
[The original post on this subject] Barry Watzman wrote:
I have may Nikon LS-30's and LS-2000's working successfully on Windows 7 32-bit.
This is a native installation:
-Adaptec 2940AU SCSI card
-Adaptec 2940 drivers [use the Vista drivers]
-Adaptec ASPI 4.71a2
-Nikon Scan 3.1.2
Installation was a BITCH, especially ASPI. The only way I got it installed was to print out the install.bat file and then run the steps MANUALLY in a DOS box. The DOS box was set for:
-Windows XP SP2 compatibility mode
-"Run as Administrator"
-Give "Everyone" "Full Control" permissions
The same above 3 parameters were used (necessary or not) for both all installation (setup) programs, and then they were applied to all .exe programs after they were installed (e.g. these 3 parameters were applied to the Nikon Scan setup program when it was run, and then they were also applied to NikonScan.exe after the installation program installed it).
Not a straightforward or easy installation, BUT IT DOES WORK.
Note that there is, as far as I can determine, no native Nikon Scan installation possible for 64-bit Windows 7, but it may be possible to either use VueScan and a "Ratoc" converter, or to use the "XP Mode" if you have Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate and a CPU that has hardware virtualization technology.
Martin wrote:
Barry,.
first at all thanks for sharing your knowledge. I'm trying to install a coolscan III under Windows 7, but when i run the Nikon Scan the program doesn't find the device (the scanner) I'm trying with a Tekram DC-395 U card. I want to know which driver are you using for the coolscan III scanner.
Thanks in advance for your reply.
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