Getting your Nikon Coolscan to work on W7 x64

[Bachus]

However, to be clear, you can check the properties by right clicking on the item and clicking Properties and you'll get something like this. It'll tell you if the item is working properly or not...

With that said I need to know if you have tried the other ports??? If the other ports aren't working as well that says there's a problem with the system, scanner, or cable. Have you tried a different cable?

In this instance you need to know if ANY of the FireWire ports are working??? Not just that card.

And BTW since you have a 64-bit OS, you need to download the 64-bit version of Vuescan

I have tried all FireWire ports (three) and another FireWire cable which I have from Lacie external Hard disk (but the cable is thiner)... and scanner still is not seen in Device Manager. I will try to buy new FireWire cable and check it again. I have checked also the properties by right clicking on both controlles and I got twice info: "Device works properly". I downloaded 64-bit VueScan version.

Since we see the card in device manager, and see no reported issues, we know the card is recognized in the system (whether 32 or 64-bit) and therfore is (presumably) working.

It's not clear for me. Do you say if WireWire card is seen in Device Manager and recognized by Win 64bit and there is no reported issues there, it means simultaneously that this card is proper to work with Win7 64-bit? But we know my Ratoc FireWire card supports only 32-bit OC system, not Win7 64-bit at all. Last driver update for this card was made in 2005.

How do you reconcile it?

Second card was also bought before Win7 was on market, so probably supports only 32-bit systems.

So what really does it mean: "Device works properly" and the fact that FireWire 32-bit IEEE 1394 cards are seen in Device Manager?

 

[sygnus21]

I think you're confusing yourself, or not understanding what I'm saying.

I have tried all FireWire ports (three) and another FireWire cable which I have from Lacie external Hard disk (but the cable is thiner)... and scanner still is not seen in Device Manager. I will try to buy new FireWire cable and check it again. I have checked also the properties by right clicking on both controlles and I got twice info: "Device works properly". I downloaded 64-bit VueScan version.

As I've said numerous times, if all the FireWIre ports are not working, then there is an issue with either the scanner, cable or PC. However since Device Manager is showing the ports to be in working order, I can only assume the cable or scanner is bad. But you can...

1 - You can check this by running Vuescan. If Vuescan doesn't see the scanner... there is an issue.

2 -The other thing you can do/try is find something that uses a FireWire connection, for example, a printer, and see if the item is seen by the computer or works. If it does, you know the FireWire ports are working and have now narrowed your problem do to either the cable, or scanner

Since we see the card in device manager, and see no reported issues, we know the card is recognized in the system (whether 32 or 64-bit) and therfore is (presumably) working.

It's not clear for me. Do you say if WireWire card is seen in Device Manager and recognized by Win 64bit and there is no reported issues there, it means simultaneously that this card is proper to work with Win7 64-bit?

YES!

But we know my Ratoc FireWire card supports only 32-bit OC system, not Win7 64-bit at all. Last driver update for this card was made in 2005.

How do you reconcile it?

So what really does it mean: "Device works properly" and the fact that FireWire 32-bit IEEE 1394 cards are seen in Device Manager

Because Windows has found a generic 64-bit driver for it which allows it to work under Windows 7 x64. If it didn't you would have that exclaimation mark I was asking about.

You also told me you checked the properties page and the items were working properly...

I have checked also the properties by right clicking on both controlles and I got twice info: "Device works properly".

Bottom line is device manage sees the ports and say they work. If you don't trust that, you can find a FireWire device that you KNOW works and try it on those ports as suggested above.

Do that and you'll know for sure if those ports work or not and you can move from there. I'm fairly certain they work (provided the info you gave me is correct).

Good luck.


As a side note, 32-bit programs can and do work under a 64-bit OS. This is called WoW64 (Windows 32 on Windows 64). However drivers are usually a different matter. However you don't need to worry about that because Windows will let you know if there is an issue.

 

[Bachus]

I think you're confusing yourself, or not understanding what I'm saying.

I have tried all FireWire ports (three) and another FireWire cable which I have from Lacie external Hard disk (but the cable is thiner)... and scanner still is not seen in Device Manager. I will try to buy new FireWire cable and check it again. I have checked also the properties by right clicking on both controlles and I got twice info: "Device works properly". I downloaded 64-bit VueScan version.

As I've said numerous times, if all the FireWIre ports are not working, then there is an issue with either the scanner, cable or PC. However since Device Manager is showing the ports to be in working order, I can only assume the cable or scanner is bad. But you can...

1 - You can check this by running Vuescan. If Vuescan doesn't see the scanner... there is an issue.

2 -The other thing you can do/try is find something that uses a FireWire connection, for example, a printer, and see if the item is seen by the computer or works. If it does, you know the FireWire ports are working and have now narrowed your problem do to either the cable, or scanner

It's not clear for me. Do you say if WireWire card is seen in Device Manager and recognized by Win 64bit and there is no reported issues there, it means simultaneously that this card is proper to work with Win7 64-bit?

YES!

But we know my Ratoc FireWire card supports only 32-bit OC system, not Win7 64-bit at all. Last driver update for this card was made in 2005.

How do you reconcile it?

So what really does it mean: "Device works properly" and the fact that FireWire 32-bit IEEE 1394 cards are seen in Device Manager

Because Windows has found a generic 64-bit driver for it which allows it to work under Windows 7 x64. If it didn't you would have that exclaimation mark I was asking about.

You also told me you checked the properties page and the items were working properly...

I have checked also the properties by right clicking on both controlles and I got twice info: "Device works properly".

Bottom line is device manage sees the ports and say they work. If you don't trust that, you can find a FireWire device that you KNOW works and try it on those ports as suggested above.

Do that and you'll know for sure if those ports work or not and you can move from there. I'm fairly certain they work (provided the info you gave me is correct).

Good luck.


As a side note, 32-bit programs can and do work under a 64-bit OS. This is called WoW64 (Windows 32 on Windows 64). However drivers are usually a different matter. However you don't need to worry about that because Windows will let you know if there is an issue.

Ok, it's clear now all your explanations for me.
I am sure the scanner is working, I saw it, and it was connected with the FireWire card and cable I got (under XP 32bit and Nikon Scan). If the cable and card work, if the scanner works, than the issue has to be with wrong VueScan instalation or with my Windows system. But everything with my Win7 64-bit seems work fine, my scanner Epson 4990 work great, my external Lacie hard disc and 3 internal hard disks works too with no problem. So, maybe I din not instaled properly VueScan software with driver 64-bit.

What I will do now is:

1. I will instal again VueScan software and will open it.
I understand that the driver is instaled autamaticly and I do not need to do any more certain actions? Do you know how/where I can check in the system if VueScan 64-bit driver has been instaled and is ready to work?

2. I will buy a new FireWire Cable (with 6 pins)

3. Because I have already ordered new interface FireWire 1394 card, next I will instal it too.

If all this do not help:

I will try to find a person where I live who owns LS-8000ED scanner that works under Win7 64-bit who would agree to connect my scanner (with my cable and card) with his PC.

 

[sygnus21]

my scanner Epson 4990 work great, my external Lacie hard disc and 3 internal hard disks works too with no problem. So, maybe I din not instaled properly VueScan software with driver 64-bit.

What does this have to do with the FireWire test? If these are USB items it's not answering the FireWire question.

Please carefully re-read what I've posted and you'll see you don't need to buy a FireWire card if your system has them and they are working. I can't help you if you don't listen or follow instructions.


Help me help you.

 

[Bachus]

I have ordered new FireWire 64-bit card before I asked you here for help, when it arrives I just want to try it.

Before VueScan I had instaled Nikon Scan first but uninstaled it as VueScan advises. How can I check if VueScan 64-bit driver is instaled?

 

[sygnus21]

I have ordered new FireWire 64-bit card before I asked you here for help, when it arrives I just want to try it.

Before VueScan I had instaled Nikon Scan first but uninstaled it as VueScan advises. How can I check if VueScan 64-bit driver is instaled?

Sir I'm not sure you're listening to me or understanding what I'm saying to you because I've told you before, just install Vuescan and see if the scanner is working then let me know. You keep getting concerned with things that has nothing to do with trying to fix your issue.

But, to answer you question, the driver WILL install with the program (Vuescan). If the program isntalls, the driver installs. And the easiest way to see the driver is if the scanner is working...



The FireWire Scanner is my Nikon Coolscan 4000. The Hamrick software driver is the Vuescan software. However if the scanner isn't working or Windows doesn't see the scanner, you won't see this (the driver). So just install Vuescan and see if the scanner work. If Vuescan doesn't work then. There is a problem! And if you've done what I've been saying, you can figure out which item is bad. That said you've not answered this question...

my scanner Epson 4990 work great, my external Lacie hard disc and 3 internal hard disks works too with no problem. So, maybe I din not instaled properly VueScan software with driver 64-bit.

What does this have to do with the FireWire test? If these are USB items it's not answering the FireWire question.

At this point in time I can not help you further until you answer that question, which means determining if the ports physically work by trying another FireWire device. Buying another card has nothing to do with testing those ports.

Please re-read my posts so we can help each other fix your issue.

You also might want to look at this post here to make sure you have the right cable - http://www.sevenforums.com/drivers/44994-getting-your-nikon-coolscan-work-w7-x64-38.html#post2115112

Thanks.

 

[Bachus]

Sygnus,

This all situation confused me so much that I am almost frustrated, you can get an imppresion I do not listen to what you say but I follow your suggestions. Sorry for that.

The only another FireWire device I have is external hard disc drive LACIE, which has a few different kind of ports - usually I have it connected with eSata port and cable. When I connected it first time with FireWire cable and ports, Windows showed information it can't find a driver... but what surprised me is hard disk worked and I was able to open all stored data were saved on the hard disk. Anyway, my Lacie drive works with FireWire ports. I do not remember if I checked out all ports of both FireWire cards (Ratoc and VIA) with Lacie, I will check them all tonight when I am back home.

Instaled VueScan is not seen in Device Manager, I do not see at all Imaging Devices folder.

My FireWire cable is 6PIN on both sides, seems ok. But I will have probably today another one for checking.

 

[sygnus21]

Instaled VueScan is not seen in Device Manager, I do not see at all Imaging Devices folder.

Do yourself a favor and leave Device Manager alone!!!

Now go back and re-read what I said about the scanner and device manager. And to be clear... Vuescan has nothing to do with firewire or usb ports. It ONLY installs the driver for the scanner. So, again, leave Device Manager alone.

When I connected it first time with FireWire cable and ports, Windows showed information it can't find a driver... but what surprised me is hard disk worked and I was able to open all stored data were saved on the hard disk. Anyway, my Lacie drive works with FireWire ports.

This tells me the FireWire port is working. Now, I need you to follow these instructions and let me know...

1- Install Vuescan if not already installed

2- Connect the Scanner to the port that you checked your LaCie drive on.

3- Make sure the power cord is plugged in and turn scanner on; wait 30 about seconds

4- Open Vuescan and see if the scanner is seen. If it is, it will show the model number under Source....


and that means the scanner works, the FireWire ports work, and the problem is something you missed in my instructions for getting the Nikon software to work.

However...

5- If the scanner isn't seen, try a different port until you find one that sees the scanner.

6- Does Vuescan see the scanner - Yes or No?

Let me know. Do not worry about Device Manager!!!

 

[Bachus]

This tells me the FireWire port is working. Now, I need you to follow these instructions and let me know...

1- Install Vuescan if not already installed

2- Connect the Scanner to the port that you checked your LaCie drive on.

3- Make sure the power cord is plugged in and turn scanner on; wait 30 about seconds

4- Open Vuescan and see if the scanner is seen. If it is, it will show the model number under Source....
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and that means the scanner works, the FireWire ports work, and the problem is something you missed in my instructions for getting the Nikon software to work.

However...

5- If the scanner isn't seen, try a different port until you find one that sees the scanner.

6- Does Vuescan see the scanner - Yes or No?

Let me know. Do not worry about Device Manager!!!

Unfortunatly, VueScan does not see the scanner with all ports.

I checked out all ports with Lacie and FireWire and all works - I have access to all storaged informations.

 

[sygnus21]

Then if the FireWire ports work, you really need to look at either the scanner of cable. We (you) now Know the FireWire ports work... your LaCie proves it. So that isn't the issue.

That said, have you tried another cable?

Also, just to double check, since you keep saying the scanner worked someplace else, have you made sure the power cord was properly seated and plugged into a working power outlet? You can check the scanner is getting power by checking the LED light on the front of the scanner.

 

[Bachus]

Then if the FireWire ports work, you really need to look at either the scanner of cable. We (you) now Know the FireWire ports work... your LaCie proves it. So that isn't the issue.

That said, have you tried another cable?

Also, just to double check, since you keep saying the scanner worked someplace else, have you made sure the power cord was properly seated and plugged into a working power outlet? You can check the scanner is getting power by checking the LED light on the front of the scanner.

Yes, power cord was properly seated & plugged into power outlet and green LED on the tront panel lights, I waited about 40s untill the light stoped to blink, than runed VueScan.

I tried also FireWire cable that was supplied with Lacie scanner (both sides have 6PIN) and nothing changed - VueScan do not see the scanner. But this cable is much thiner compared to the one I have got with Ratoc card and the scanner. Hoped to get today a new cable for double checking, but will have it on Friday.

I confirm, I saw the scanner working and scanning under XP 32-bit with Nikon Scan software and the devices (scanner and PC) were connected with Ratoc FireWire card and the cable which both I got with the scanner.

 

[sygnus21]

Well at this point in time I'm at a loss because we know the FireWire ports works - Device Manager. and your physical test confirms it. So that leaves the scanner, but you say the scanner works. Well, the leaves the cable, but you say the cable you used is a 6-pin cable and works. With that said, I'm at a loss at the moment.

The only other suggestion I can think of is to try the scanner on a completely different computer and try Vuescan. If that works well...

 

[Bachus]

Well at this point in time I'm at a loss because we know the FireWire ports works - Device Manager. and your physical test confirms it. So that leaves the scanner, but you say the scanner works. Well, the leaves the cable, but you say the cable you used is a 6-pin cable and works. With that said, I'm at a loss at the moment.

The only other suggestion I can think of is to try the scanner on a completely different computer and try Vuescan. If that works well...

I thought the same to check the scanner on different PC. But if that works well... what than can we check again on my PC?

 

[sygnus21]

As I said, I'm at a loss because we know the ports are working. And since Vuescan can't see the scanner, that suggests either the scanner or cable.

Since you say you bought the scanner from someone else, are you sure everything was on the up and up? Never know.

Scanner works for sure, we have checked it in a seller home and it was working on XP 32bit Nicon Scan, so OC "seen" it and the device made scanning. It was connected with Nikon (Ratoc) FireWire card and FireWire cable I got together with LS-8000ED, so they are also good.

This is why I would find another machine and check the scanner again. Can't hurt. I'm sure you know other people who have computers. Maybe they can check. Show them this post.

 

[Bachus]

This is why I would find another machine and check the scanner again. Can't hurt. I'm sure you know other people who have computers. Maybe they can check. Show them this post.

Thanks. I am now arranging such possibility with someone, hope it will give the devinitive answer.

BTW, I have check all informations about controller's driver which my Windows7 64-bit found and automaticly installed. In Driver Details it is shown where the driver is placed and it's in C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\1394ohci. The driver version is 6.1.7601.17514 and it's dated form 2006. Is this all ok? I am not experienced in computer system but if Windows put the driver in system32 drivers folder, it seems it's 32-bit controller driver? should not it be 64-bit driver? (in case if "system32" means 32-bit). And it's sounds strange to me that Windows7 64-bit uses diver for controller that was made in 2006 when nobody yet heard about Windows7... unless it found and used last updated version driver which in case of my controllers were only 32-bit... but they supposedly need to be 64-bit. Am I still confusing something?

 

[Fernando1]

ohci1394.sys in C:\Windows\System32\drivers version 6.1.7600.16385, 71.1 Kb, Date Modified: 13/07/2009 21:06 - in my computer.
1394bus.sys just above, same version, same date, 66.5 Kb.

 

[Bachus]

ohci1394.sys in C:\Windows\System32\drivers version 6.1.7600.16385, 71.1 Kb, Date Modified: 13/07/2009 21:06 - in my computer.
1394bus.sys just above, same version, same date, 66.5 Kb.

both of my drivers are dated 21/06/2006, are generic install .inf, but based on the version number it seems that mine (6.1.7601.17514) is newer than yours... but it's dated 2006...

 

[sygnus21]

Bachus,

I've not taken the time to look into driver versions the way you're doing them, nor do I plan to. Sorry.

I've told you time and time again, and you confirmed it, that your FireWire ports are working, and that there appears to be an issue with either the cable or scanner. I’ve also given you a number of suggestions, some of which you’ve not done. At this point in time I can be of no further help.

If you feel your computer isn't working properly you need to create your own thread in one of the other forums as this is strictly for getting the Nikon Scan software working under Windows 7.

Good luck.

 

[trolleybus]

EVENTUALLY by re-reading the instruction time and time again and several fresh starts, got to the finishing line!!!!

Success was really down to ONLY switching on the scanner at the appropriate time, completely disabling ESET during installation and realising that you install the software twice.

Having the PC card as part of the hardware supplied was a real bonus and the fact that we were traversing a path that was assured to lead to a pot of gold.

How you dreamed up this solution is beyond my comprehension but we are certainly grateful that a valued piece of kit has an extended life with its new cell mate of Windows 7 Pro 64 bit.

With grateful thanks.

 

[sygnus21]

I'm sorry but I have no idea what you're talking about

But somehow I'm guessing you got it working?