Used scanner

[The Hunter]

I just picked up a used scanner, a Microtek ScanMaker4,
Model MRS-1200TP, and the newest drivers I can find are for windows 98. As I am running XP are their any tips as to how I can install this critter?

[rainbowdemon]

I don't know Hunter. I recently got a new scanner. It came with an installation cd. I would try contacting the maker. Maybe such a cd exists for this machine. But you probably already thought of this.

[Kooperman]

Hope you have better luck than I did when I bought a new computer that had XP on it. No way I could make my 3 year old HP scanner match up.....had to buy a new one that XP could tolerate.

[The Hunter]

Well I was to the makers site, and the latest drivers are for 98, and as I am running duel boot with 98, I can install it, but I would have prefirred to use XP if possible. It is no big deal, as I got it and a unused dell keyboard for $30.

[rainbowdemon]

That's not a bad deal!! Maybe we can see some of your pictures now. The photography thread is probably still open.

[Greylin]

Is there also software installed to go along with the scanner? If there is look for the executable files and right click on them and select 'compatability' and choose to run them under windows 98/me mode. I don't know if this will work or not It's all I could think of at the moment. Hope it helps.

[Krell]

There is no reference to this model, not even at the Microtek site.

Try this,

http://support.microtek.com/~admin/ts-sm4.htm

Download Current ScanWizard Driver >

Windows XP >

DSL, cable modem, or LAN >

Microtek ScanWizard 2.60 For Windows 2000 and Windows XP.


ftp://ftp.microtek.com/microtek/pcfiles/sw260.exe

[The Hunter]

Thanks a lot, and I will give it a try as soon as I get things set up. Just a thought, and I know its a dumb one, but I wonder if I should let XP try and detect it, and see what it finds.

[The Hunter]

Hmm, or I could dump XP, and get ME. J/K

[mojo-ris-in]

If that doesn't work Hunter you can try this
http://www.pc-drivers.net/drivers_scanners_Microtek_download_289.html

[The Hunter]

Thanks bud, and I am going to give that a try in a bit. First I got to get a truss, after lifting that bloody scanner. That is one big, heavy mofo.

[CompuGeek]

I've installed old Microtek scanners before.

Driver support is real iffy on their web site, but they do work in XP.

Krell's link is the correct driver.
ftp://ftp.microtek.com/microtek/pcfiles/sw260.exe
You can find it by going to microtekusa.com > support > windows scanners > then find ScanMaker 4 in the ScanMaker dropdown list > Windows driver > Windows XP.

After you install the driver you still might see "Unknown Device" in Device Manager. Just right-click on it, choose Properties, and have it search for its driver.

It should end up listed under Imaging Device in Device Manager.

:sw

[The Hunter]

Ok, I just got home so it will be a bit before I give it a go. I was trying to get the manual for it, but it is among the missing for now. This could be interesting, as I never used a scanner before.

[CompuGeek]

Once you get the driver installed you can get the hang of scanning through trial & error.

In Photoshop, click File > Import > Microtek ScanWizard.

Move & resize the selection rectangle so you just scan the part you want to keep. Don't have to be too precise, you can always crop later.

If you scan a magazine or newspaper you need to use a Descreen filter.

If you want good enough quality to print, 300 dpi is a good target to aim for. You need more dpi if you enlarge a pic when you print. For pics you're just gonna gonna look at on screen or post on the Web, use the standard of 72 dpi.

:sw

[Theinfamousone]

Let XP see what it can do, it couldn't hurt.

[The Hunter]

Hmm, I must go and order Photo shop.

[Krell]

Originally posted by The Hunter
Hmm, I must go and order Photo shop.



HAW now that was funny.

[The Hunter]

It would appear that shipping is going to be a bit slow.

[Krell]

Not from my house to Canada its not, say . . . 2 hours ? ?

[The Hunter]

Hmm, must check out long distance rates.

[The Hunter]

Update on this annoying piece of crap of a scanner. after trying multiple times to install this thing i have pretty much given up. there is a 10 position switch in the back that i still have no info on. The cable it came with is a SCSI, and that is what i used, although there 2 more sockets in the back that i also have no info on either. my thoughts are it would make a great doorstop.

[vipp]

We once had a couch burning party. Much fun!!!

[The Hunter]

LOL a party sounds nice. At least I dont give up easy, hell Ive been trying to get this thing to work for a long time. I wanted to post some of my old pics to really scare folks off. the one with the FuMan Chu moustache, and hair halfway down my back would probably do it.

[The Hunter]

PS i had a couch burning party also, not planned, something to do with passing out and loosing the roach clip. Ahh the good old days.

[cjules13]

PS i had a couch burning party also, not planned, something to do with passing out and loosing the roach clip. Ahh the good old days.
Moohaha... haven't we all... I had a "burn-your-friends-moms-house-new-carpet-party" that didn't turn out so well for the same reason...

[CompuGeek]

Moohaha... haven't we all... I had a "burn-your-friends-moms-house-new-carpet-party" that didn't turn out so well for the same reason...

You can pick up a nice USB scanner for $40 or less. That's a lot easier than getting an old & busted SCSI scanner to work.