Scanning Software, please help

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    Scanning Software, please help


    Hi,
    I have a canon mx300 printer, but I cant seem to find some software to go with it. The canon MP Navigator software doesnt appear to be working on windows 7 x64.
    I just need some software that will scan to pdf (multiple and single pages), email, save as image and any other fancy little features.

    Thanks,
    Sam
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  2. MK2
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    Hi,

    Strange MP Navigator doesn't work, according to the driver/software page of your printer it should be compatible with Windows 7 x64: Canon U.S.A. : Support & Drivers : PIXMA MX300 (You have to choose your operating system)

    Did you try to update the firmware?

    Another option might be to use a program called Scan2PDF: www.koma-code.de - Scan2PDF (Win 98/2000/XP/Vista/7)

    MK2
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  3. Posts : 279
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    Hi,
    I tried installing from the link you gave me but it just isnt working, the installation wont complete and the firmware update cant find the printer.
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  4. MK2
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    Strange, if you push the scan button on the MX300 does it scan to your computer?

    Did you try the scan2PDF software?

    MK2
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  5. Posts : 279
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    Scan2PDF is strange. The scan button does nothing. Funny though when I used 32bit it all was fine.
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  6. MK2
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    Is your scanner/printer correctly listed in devices and printers?
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  7. whs
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    For scanning as image you can use Paint.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Scanning Software, please help-2010-09-14_1214.png  
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  8. Posts : 279
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    whs said:
    For scanning as image you can use Paint.
    Thanks WHS, but not exactly Ideal.

    Yes it is showing in printers and devices. I must say, I know my way around a computer, but this has me stumped.
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  9. MK2
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    Yeah it's strange, I use a Epson printer so it's different for me, but if you click on the printer icon in printers and devices do you get some options to scan or print, I can use all functions of my Epson through there.

    Did you try the Canon Inkjet Printer Driver Add-On Module: Canon Inkjet Printer Driver Add-On Module
    Last edited by MK2; 14 Sep 2010 at 05:38. Reason: Added driver link
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  10. Posts : 279
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    I can scan through there too, but this MP navigator does everything I need. I'm surprised there isn't a one size fits all solution.
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