Hardware compatability

[cosmicpulsar]

Hi there folks, have just changed from Windows XP to Windows 7 and find my scanner -Epson Perfection 1660 Photo and printer -Epson Stylus Photo 915 are not compatable with the original drives. Can these be updated?

 

[seavixen32]

Welcome to Windows Seven Forums.

Other than trying Windows Vista drivers, which may or may not work, you're probably out of luck.

Epson and Windows 7

Have you considered upgrading your hardware?

I've recently bought the HP Envy 110 wireless/web all-in-one from the John Lewis Partnership who have it on offer.

Setting it up after the driver installation took literally seconds and it cuts down on cable clutter.

http://www.johnlewis.com/231350360/...-9730-dc09-e291-00002ebe237b&s_kwcid=7x866218

You can also print directly from the latest iPhone with it too.

 

[cosmicpulsar]

Hi Sea Vixon, I know knack all about computers apart from using Adobe Elements 10, doing me emails and listening to me music. If its as you say, it looks like I will have to buy a new printer etc. Thanks

 

[DeaconFrost]

The suggestion is to try Vista drivers first. Don't buy anything just yet.

 

[cosmicpulsar]

Hi DeaconFrost, I'm not very literate with the workings . I'm just a user... just being the operative word. LoL So how do I get Vista drivers?

 

[DeaconFrost]

You get them right from Epson's website....the same place you always got drivers for the printer. The discs that come with hardware are often outdated before you by the product...so they are normally used as frisbees or drink coasters. You also can google the model of your printer and Windows 7 to see if anyone has workarounds or other drivers that work.

 

[DeaconFrost]

Windows 7 has built-in drivers for your printer, but I don't see your scanner listed. Given your question about where to get drivers, it made me realize you probably didn't check the source.

Epson and Windows 7


A quick Google search turned up these drivers for your scanner. They are listed as being 32 bit only.

http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/...=21643925&infoType=Downloads&platform=Windows

 

[seavixen32]

Check out DeaconFrost's helpful suggestions first as it is quite surprising what a search on Google will reveal.

 

[bobkn]

If all else fails, the Perfection 1660 is supported by the third-party Vuescan:

Epson Perfection 1660 Scanner Driver and Software

It's far from free, but there's a free trial version that you could consider playing with.

You may prefer to consider a new scanner, or a multifunction device (printer, scanner, copier, perhaps fax), and hope that its maker supports it under Windows 8.

 

[cosmicpulsar]

DeaconFrost, if Windows 7 has built in drivers for the photo 915, how do I get the printer to work. I'm not in the least bit technical... make it easy LoL

 

[DeaconFrost]

It's explained in the link I sent you. I know not everyone is a computer expert, but a lot of these steps are ones a typical user would know to take...like using Google or going to the manufacturer's website. They are designed for everyone's use...not just experts.

You plug the printer in to your computer. It may automatically detect and load drivers for you. If not, while the printer is connected and powered on, run Windows Update, or the "Add Printer" wizard from Devices & Printers.

 

[seavixen32]

We were all noobs at one time, but Windows 7 is very helpful and intuitive.

Connect your printer with the power and USB leads, click Start>Devices & Printers>Add a Printer then let Windows do the rest.

 

[cosmicpulsar]

half way there..

Hi to all that helped me yesterday... have sorted the epson printer and its working OK. Will now get onto the Adobe Flash problem... thanks again,. Have a good day or nite, wherever you are. LoL