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kahml

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    Legal Size Scanner thread.

    in Comics General

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    Whisp, the Epson web site stopped support on this device at Windows XP.

     

    It might be that the device is simply recognized automatically by Vista. In addition, the TWAIN driver may be provided by some other photo-recognition software.

     

    But if I had a problem with the device under Windows 7, Epson won't be of much help - and I think that goes to the heart of the previous poster's question.

     

    Larry

    Legal Size Scanner thread.

    in Comics General

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    Many older scanners that were designed for Windows XP are probably not supported under Windows 7. Newer scanners that were designed for Windows Vista are more than likely supported under Windows 7. It is entirely up to the manufacturer as to whether they want to devote the resources necessary to develop and provide drivers (or not).

     

    If you want to know if one of the devices you have currently attached to your system will work if you upgrade to Windows 7, I'd suggest you run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor. This software scans your system and reports on hardware and software compatibility.

     

    For example, I found that my Epson Perfection 1200U scanner is not supported. Upon checking the Epson site, I found the following FAQ entry:

    Q: The Microsoft Windows 7 Support page does not list a driver for my scanner. Is a driver available for my scanner?

    A: No, there is no Windows 7 driver available for your product.

    So, the answer to your question depends on what you have or what you are looking for.

     

    Larry

     

    Legal Size Scanner thread.

    in Comics General

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    I'm always the helpful tech support geek... lol

     

    Of course, I know there's something in those HP drivers that is just not quite right.

     

    When I used my old Epson Perfection 1200U flatbed to scan a comic, it would generate a 140KB file. However, the OfficeJet L7680 generates a 390KB file for the same book - with the same settings.

     

    That's had me stumped for the past few months.

     

    Larry

     

     

    How did you first learn of the CGC forum?

    in Comics General

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    Doug (Captain Tripps) used to live down the hall from me. We were talking one night about "stuff" and the topic of comics, CGC, slabbed books, and the forum came up. I signed on here shortly after that...

     

    Larry

     

    /ps/

     

    Doug - Ricki and I want to wish you, Lisa, and Jack a Happy New Year! I kinda miss hearing Jack run up and down the halls (I swear, that kid went to bed later than I did!).