canoscan n670u - no driver

[simon andrews]

I have been told that Canon do not intend to issue a Windows 7 64 bit driver for the Canoscan N67ou scanner.
Is there any way round this or do I have to buy a new scanner?
Advice gratefully received.
Simon

 

[Zidane24]

I have been told that Canon do not intend to issue a Windows 7 64 bit driver for the Canoscan N67ou scanner.
Is there any way round this or do I have to buy a new scanner?
Advice gratefully received.
Simon

You are in luck...kinda

If you are running x86 (32-bit) or Windows 7 than download the first link and install the driver in Compatibility Mode for Windows Vista (http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/316-compatibility-mode.html): Support - CanoScan N670U - Canon USA Consumer Products

If you are running x64 (64-bit)...I have some bad news

 

[thefabe]

Welcome to seven forums simon andrews: On the canin site thier are Vista drivers for your scanner. You can try and install them in compatibility mode http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/316-compatibility-mode.html Canon site Vista drivers Support - CanoScan N670U - Canon USA Consumer Products Hope this will help. Fabe Looks like a tie Zidane24 LOL

 

[Zidane24]

Welcome to seven forums simon andrews: On the canin site thier are Vista drivers for your scanner. You can try and install them in compatibility mode http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/316-compatibility-mode.html Canon site Vista drivers Support - CanoScan N670U - Canon USA Consumer Products Hope this will help. Fabe

Bah Humbug Fabe...you tried to outdue me on this on eh?

 

[thefabe]

Guess you just type faster than I do. lol

 

[sygnus21]

I have been told that Canon do not intend to issue a Windows 7 64 bit driver for the Canoscan N67ou scanner.
Is there any way round this or do I have to buy a new scanner?
Advice gratefully received.
Simon

You could try Vuescan from Hamrick though the cost of the software/driver will be $40. I would try the trial version first to see if it fits your needs.

I'm not an advocate of Vuescan, I just provide the link/info as an alternative. Though I've owned the software since 2002 and keep up with the updates, I don't use it, but that's a personal issue.

However, Vuescan works with a ton of scanners and incorporates drivers allowing the software to work with a particular scanner under a 64-bit operating system. Something sorely lacking from Nikon and Canon Why???

And no...I don't think you should pay $40 to get your scanner to work on a 64-bit OS, but in this case it may be cheaper than buying a new scanner... that is if the software works on your scanner

Just my two cents

 

[rwortego]

It is just too difficult. I have been through XP, Vista, and now 7. Canon 670U worked fine with Windows 7 upgrade from Vista, but will not work now that I've rebuilt my desktop with the Win7 64 Bit version. My tech told me EVERYTHING should work as before, but no go. Too late to go back to 32 Bit, so will just get another scanner. I would like to get another Canon Lide, like the Canon Lide200, but need to be CERTAIN that it works with 64Bit. Anyone know?? Canon's website doesn't distinguish 32 and 64Bit

 

[aem]

Have you tried with the Vista 64bit driver?

 

[sygnus21]

My tech told me EVERYTHING should work as before, but no go. Too late to go back to 32 Bit, so will just get another scanner. I would like to get another Canon Lide, like the Canon Lide200, but need to be CERTAIN that it works with 64Bit. Anyone know?? Canon's website doesn't distinguish 32 and 64Bit

I know this is too late, but when moving to a 64-bit OS it's always better to do the research yourself to find out whether the software or hardware will work under the OS. after all "you" know what you have and "you" will be the one stuck if it doesn't work.

As for replacing your scanner, It would be easy for you to write or call them about the model you're interested in. Personally I would e-mail them so you have it in writting. You could also Google the model you're interested in as well.

And did you see my post about trying Vuescan?

 

[Dwarf]

You should be OK with the LiDE200. There is a 64-bit Windows 7 driver available for this (just select Windows 7 (x64) in the dropdown box).


Canon CanonScan LiDE200 Photo Scanner

 

[rwortego]

Yes, I was using the 32 bit driver before, but there is not 64 bit driver for the Canon 670U.
Thanks, I plan to purchase the Lide 200 today. I don't mind getting rid of the old 670U as it was very slow.
Robert.

 

[vivace]

N670U and ViewScan

I can confirm that CanoScan N670U does work perfectly with ViewScan with Windows 7.

 

[hvaldez]

I know this is a Windows forum, but I also have a CanoScan N670U and its also not playing nice with my 64bit OS 7 or any other when in compatibility mode. I also happened to be dual-booting with Fedora 12 64bit (Linux), and what do you know? It works flawlessly in Linux. Go figure!

 

[tedy58]

I have CanoScan N670U and I have tried everything written here, but with no luck. So I was forced to install wmware and install Win XP, so under it all goes well, but I Ask a FAQ, Why We Have To Return To The Stone Age?

 

[1Bowtie]

I have CanoScan N670U and I have tried everything written here, but with no luck. So I was forced to install wmware and install Win XP, so under it all goes well, but I Ask a FAQ, Why We Have To Return To The Stone Age?

You need to direct that question to Cannon, they produce the hardware so it's their responseability to make the drivers.

 

[rwortego]

Yes, I was using the 32 bit driver before, but there is not 64 bit driver for the Canon 670U.
Thanks, I plan to purchase the Lide 200 today. I don't mind getting rid of the old 670U as it was very slow.
Robert.

I got rid of my u670 when I upgraded to Windows 7 last year. My needs are simple, but the 670 was not up to Windows 7 64bit.

 

[rwortego]

u670

I have been told that Canon do not intend to issue a Windows 7 64 bit driver for the Canoscan N67ou scanner.
Is there any way round this or do I have to buy a new scanner?
Advice gratefully received.
Simon

Just get rid of it and get the lide 200 for Win7 64bit. It is cheap enough and much faster. i really wish it had an off switch though. I uplug the usb from the rear, since I don't scan often. (A REAL PAIN TO GET IT PLUGED BACK IN UNDER MY DESK)

 

[yojamey]

Free option to use CanoScan N670U wth Windows 7 64 bit

Free option to use CanoScan N670U wth Windows 7 64 bit

VueScanner cost$ --> I am running Windows 7 64bit and was able to use my CanoScan N670U by Installing Windows XP Mode in Windows 7 at no additional cost

Install and use Windows XP Mode in Windows 7

After install the software loaded and the only trick was to click the "USB" dropdown in the virtual machine menu at the top of the screen and select canoscan