USB scanner problem

[GS]

I got an USB scanner UMAX astra 1220U that works well in XP. but I can`t
find the driver for vista.


does anyone has succeeded in using the astra 1220U on vista and let me know
how?

 

[Patrick Keenan]

I got an USB scanner UMAX astra 1220U that works well in XP. but I can`t
find the driver for vista.


does anyone has succeeded in using the astra 1220U on vista and let me
know
how?

Here is the Specs page for that scanner from the manufacturer:

http://www.umax.com/support/knowledge/specifications.jsp?model=Astra+1220U

"System Support Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP|Mac OS 8.0 to 9.1 "

Note the lack of any mention of "Vista" on that list.

3rd party drivers are not likely to be developed. Driver development is
skilled and time consuming, and those who can do it are doing things they
get paid for. CLearly Umax doesn't consider this scanner to be high on
their priority list.

So, I'd have to say that it's time for you to either move away from Vista or
update your hardware. The problem isn't likely to get better with Windows
7; Umax still won't write a driver.

HTH
-pk

 

[GS]

I was hoping someone may have been able to use another umax scanner driver
or some sort of ms universal scanner driver on the 1220U for vista

 

[GS]

thx. I chose getting another scanner - cheaper than the software route for a
faster scanner plus direct convert to pdf
for those interested in low cost canner cannon LiDe 100 to 200 should do
For those in need of adf and double side scanning, a low cost one would be
hp scanjet 5590 <$270 when on sale

 

[Curious]

I had an old scanner that worked fine in Vista 32 bit HP after I installed
it's XP driver while in XP compatibility mode and also only ran it in XP
compatibility mode.