windows 7 ... need to buy scanner

[aliciatapp]

just bought a windows 7 computer 64 bit.... what scanner is compatible.. went to windows compatible chart --and it says that G3110 is compatible-- bought it and its not..tried getting the drivers and they haven't been released yet..

going to return scanner tomorrow.

Help.. what should I buy

Thanks, Alicia

 

[Tews]

If there are any 64bit Vista drivers, you can use those, just be sure to install them in compatibility mode....

 

[aliciatapp]

what does that mean

 

[iseeuu]

what does that mean

Hello aliciatapp, and welcome to Windows Seven Forums.

Here is a tutorial that might help explain what "compatibility mode" means:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/316-compatibility-mode.html

Cheers!
Robert

 

[aliciatapp]

Isn't there a new scanner I can buy that will run on windows 7

 

[iseeuu]

Isn't there a new scanner I can buy that will run on windows 7

Possibly;

You will need to look carefully to verify driver availability.

Please don't get me started on 64 bit driver availability, I have been waiting for years for multi-media and printer/scanner manufacturers to support Windows XP Pro x64. Still waiting.

It is the "chicken and the egg" thing. Manufacturers say there is not enough 64 bit demand to justify their investment in 64 bit software/drivers ... so with the absence of 64 bit support, the public avoids it, thereby limiting demand.

With XP x64, it was only the newest, most expensive printers/scanners that had 64 bit support. Vista x64 has improved that much. Here are Vista 64 bit drivers for your scanner that may work for you:

HP Scanjet G3110 Photo Scanner- Download drivers and software - HP Business Support Center

until 7 specific drivers are made available.

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[aliciatapp]

that's the one I bought-- when you go to driver downloads and click on it windows 7 ..64 -- it just takes you to list of all the scanners.

then i tried downloading vista 64 bit.. and it wouldn't install . what is everyone doing for scanners-- will i have to go to kinkos and scan

 

[aliciatapp]

BTW - tried right clicking on set ups for compatability mode -- but couldn't find it.

I'm not not the brightest bulb when it comes to computers

 

[iseeuu]

BTW - tried right clicking on set ups for compatability mode -- but couldn't find it.

I'm not not the brightest bulb when it comes to computers

That is OK! Some of us old timers may have forgotten the time when we were not computer gurus, but most of us here still remember what that was like.

It looks like this Canon scanner has 64 bit drivers:

Canon CanonScan LiDE90 Photo Scanner

And my HP PSC 1600 All-in-one finally has 64 bit software available (it was really cheap at the time I bought it):

HP Deskjet and Officejet Full Feature Software and Drivers HP PSC 1610 All-in-One Printer - HP Customer Care (United States - English)

So I think you will be able to find a suitable 64 bit compatible scanner. Just look closely for 64 bit drivers/software.

If you have already downloaded the Vista driver, (leave the scanner unplugged at first) right click on the .exe file and select "Properties" at the bottom of the menu. Then select the "Compatibility" tab and choose Vista as the compatibility mode to install the software. If this doesn't resolve the issue, let us know so we can help with the driver in another way.



Cheers!
Robert

 

[aliciatapp]

then i tried downloading vista 64 bit.. and it wouldn't install

 

[jbresn]

just bought a windows 7 computer 64 bit.... what scanner is compatible.. went to windows compatible chart --and it says that G3110 is compatible-- bought it and its not..tried getting the drivers and they haven't been released yet..

going to return scanner tomorrow.

Help.. what should I buy

Thanks, Alicia

Alicia,

I have the Epson Perfection V500 Photo Scanner on my Win 7 Pro machine. I originally had this on my XP. After downloading the 64-bit drivers from Epson it installed and ran with no problems. I did not need to use compatability mode for it.

JB

 

[iseeuu]

then i tried downloading vista 64 bit.. and it wouldn't install

Verified;

The HP software would not install on 7, so the driver is useless because you need the software to use the scanner, IMHP.

The Windows 7 Compatibility site should not list these HP scanners as compatible!!
Time to try a different scanner.

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[whs]

Get a Canon MP620. Here are the drivers ( Canon PIXMA MP620 Photo All In One Printer ) - just select the OS and hit Enter. And here is the printer ( Canon Pixma MP620 All In One Photo Printer by Office Depot ). Nothing better than Canon. I have 5 of them and threw everything else out. The Canon support is outstanding.

 

[TaraSWinTeam]

Here is a list of compatible scanners for Windows 7: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/co...gory=Printers & Scanners&subcategory=Scanners. Make sure all your drivers are upgraded and go to the manufacturers website to verify the drivers are available.

Good Luck,
Tara
Windows Outreach Team

 

[aliciatapp]

Thanks everyone.

have been doing my homework too

found a canon -- canoscan 5600f that seems to have drivers available for the windows 7.. good to know that canon has good customer service because HP is horrible.

reviews on this scanner were great.

will go to best buy tomorrow and buy it - wish me luck.

I will keep you posted in case others are having the same problem..
Alicia

 

[aliciatapp]

so checked the reviews on Canon Pixma™ MP620 from office depot--they are pretty good.....
so not sure what to get now..

 

[aliciatapp]

I went to the windows compatibility chart.. the canon mp 620 and the canoscan 5600f are compatible but they don't have the windows logo next to it so they haven't been tested by windows.

The epson perfection v500 has the windows logo next to it..and I checked to see if there are in fact drivers for 64 bit and it is there.. so i guess to be on the safe side I should get this one.

Never did so much research before.

 

[Jaq]

'Never did so much research before.'

Ha ha, you'll get use to it.

I highly recommend the Canon MP600R. It's a all in one which works great with Windows7 64 bit, very good print and scan quality and fast. I changed from an HP800, and the difference is enormous.

You can pick one up on ebay from the canon shop.

 

[aliciatapp]

BTW The canon pixma mp 620 is only $80.00 at best buy

 

[whs]

BTW The canon pixma mp 620 is only $80.00 at best buy

Plus you get a printer too - not just a naked scanner.