Scanning Software, please help

[Bituser]

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

 

[MK2]

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

 

[Bituser]

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.

 

[MK2]

Strange, if you push the scan button on the MX300 does it scan to your computer?

Did you try the scan2PDF software?

MK2

 

[Bituser]

Scan2PDF is strange. The scan button does nothing. Funny though when I used 32bit it all was fine.

 

[MK2]

Is your scanner/printer correctly listed in devices and printers?

 

[whs]

For scanning as image you can use Paint.

 

[Bituser]

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.:sarc:

 

[MK2]

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

 

[Bituser]

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.

 

[MK2]

According to Canon there is but it's not working for you, did you see the link I posted in my last reply?
Maybe you have to install that driver add on module first, otherwise I would contact Canon to ask why the MP navigator software is not working on x64 if I where you.

 

[Bituser]

Dont know how I done it, but I managed to fix it. It took way more messing around than it should and it certainly wasnt easy, but I done it.
Thanks guys you were a great help.

 

[MK2]

Good to hear you got it sorted!

MK2