VueScan 8.4.68 Release Notes
VueScan Quick Start

Scanning Images

  1. Run VueScan
  2. Insert image into scanner
  3. Set "Input|Media type"
  4. Press "Preview" button
  5. Adjust crop box with mouse
  6. Press "Scan" button
If the colors don't look quite right in the preview, try clicking with the right mouse button (with control key on Mac OS) on an area of the image that should be gray.

To reset to the automatic color balance setting, double-click on the image with the right mouse button (with control key on Mac OS).

If the lighting in the scene is unusual (i.e. at sunset or with stage lighting), try setting "Color|Color balance" to "Neutral".

Using Scanner as Copier

  1. Run VueScan
  2. Set "Input|Scan task" to "Copy to printer"
  3. Set "Input|Media type"
  4. Set "Input|Media size"
  5. Insert image into scanner
  6. Press "Scan" button
  7. Repeat from step 5

Working with Scanned Images

VueScan is designed to save scanned images to JPEG files (by default) or TIFF files (optionally).

You can configure your favorite image editing program to automatically open each image when a scan completes. Use the "Prefs|External viewer" option to control this.

On Mac OS X, you can set up the default viewer for .tif and .jpg files by:

  1. click once on a .tif or .jpg file
  2. choose "File|Show info"
  3. choose "Open with application"
  4. pick the application you want to use
  5. press the "Change All" button
On Windows, you can set up the program that automatically starts with scanned images by setting up a file association for .tif and .jpg files. To create a file association, click on a .tif or .jpg file with the right mouse button, select "Open with", then "Choose program". Pick the program you want to use, and also select "Always use the selected program to open this kind of file".

On Linux, use the "Prefs|Viewer" option to select the application to use to view .tif and .jpg files.

Note that VueScan's technique for saving scans to a file uses half as much memory as when using a TWAIN interface or a Photoshop Import Filter. Since VueScan is designed to work with very large, high-resolution images, it doesn't include a TWAIN interface or Photoshop Import Filter. (You need to turn on the "Prefs|Release memory" option to release all image memory prior to sending the scan to the image viewer.)

Note also that VueScan's technique for saving scans to a file allows you to edit an image while simultaneously scanning the next image. Since some scans can take between 5 and 10 minutes, this results in significantly higher productivity than when using a TWAIN interface or a Photoshop Import Filter.

Scanning Roll of Film

If you're scanning many frames from the same roll of film, the following procedure will optimally set the CCD exposure and film base color (i.e. mask color):

  1. Set "Input|Options" to "Advanced"
  2. Set "Input|Media type"
  3. Insert film with most transparent area
  4. If "Input|Lock exposure" visible
    • Clear "Input|Lock exposure"
  5. Press "Preview" button
  6. Adjust cropping if necessary
  7. If "Input|Lock exposure" visible
    • Set "Input|Lock exposure"
    • Press "Preview" button
  8. If "Input|Lock film base color" visible
    • Set "Input|Lock film base color"

Batch Scanning

To scan multiple images in a batch, set "Input|Batch scan" to "All" to scan all frames in a device, or set it to "List" and type in the list of frames (i.e. "4 3 1" for frames 4, 3 and 1, in that order).

More Information

For more information, refer to the VueScan User's Guide.
Changes from Previous Versions
What's new in version 8.4.68

  • Fixed problem with preview and scan tabs sometimes looking different
  • Fixed problem with HP OfficeJet 5600 (Mac OS X)
  • Fixed problem not detecting some Minolta USB scanners (Windows)
  • Added support for Heidelberg LinoScan 1800
What's new in version 8.4.67
  • Added "Output|TIFF DNG format" option
  • Fixed problem with HP OfficeJet K80
  • Fixed problem with Plustek 7300 and 7500i on PowerPC Mac
  • Fixed problem with "Crop|Multi crop" on Canon 9900F
  • Fixed problem with long warmup time on Canon MP390 on Windows
  • Fixed problem with Reflecta CrystalScan 7200 on Windows
What's new in version 8.4.66
  • Improved speed of display refresh
  • Added "Input|Multi page" for multi-page flatbed scans
  • Added automatic recognition of half-sized 35mm slides
  • Reduced memory utilization
  • Improved User's Guide
What's new in version 8.4.65
  • Fixed problem with infrared cleaning
  • Fixed problem with Canon 5000F
  • Fixed problem with document feeder on some Avision scanners
  • Fixed problem clicking up-arrow next to "Input|Frame number"
  • Added support for 7200 dpi on PrimeFilm 7250 Pro
  • Check scanner buttons once per second (instead of 5 times per second)
What's new in version 8.4.64
  • Fixed problem with infrared cleaning on first frame
  • Fixed problem with Epson Perfection 636
  • Fixed problem with Epson Perfection 2450
  • Fixed problem with B/W scans on HP ScanJet 4470
  • Added support for "Add/Remove Programs" on Windows
What's new in version 8.4.63
  • Fixed problem with some Canon scanners on Mac OS X
  • Fixed problem with B/W scans on HP PSC 1310
  • Fixed problem with UMAX Astra 1200S V2.8
  • Fixed problem with Minolta Scan Dual (original)
  • Fixed problem with Reflecta/Braun MS slide scanners
What's new in version 8.4.62
  • Improved neutral color balance on Nikon film scanners
  • Improved preview quality on Nikon film scanners
  • Improved neutral color balance on Minolta film scanners
  • Fixed problem with Minolta Scan Dual IV
  • Added support for variable exposure on Plustek 7300/7500i
What's new in version 8.4.61
  • Added support for Canon MX850
  • Fixed problem with some Canon scanners on Mac OS X
What's new in version 8.4.60
  • Added support for deskewing images ("Input|Skew" option)
  • Fixed problem with 3200 dpi color on Epson Perfection 3490/3590
What's new in version 8.4.59
  • Improved "Filter|Restore colors"
  • Improved "Filter|Restore fading"
  • Fixed problem with HP ScanJet 8200
  • Fixed problem with Microtek V6UPL
  • Fixed problem with transparency scans on Canon MP970
What's new in version 8.4.58
  • Improved gray scans on Canon LiDE 20, LiDE 25, LiDE 30
  • Improved gray scans on Canon FB630U, N650U, N1220U, N1240U
  • Improved infrared cleaning on Canon FS4000
  • Fixed problem with HP OfficeJet 6110 (hanging)
  • Fixed problem with HP OfficeJet 7200 (1200 dpi scans)
  • Fixed problem with "Prefs|Crop units" set to "Pixels"
What's new in version 8.4.57
  • Added short delay while typing options
  • Improved neutral color balance on Nikon film scanners
  • Fixed problem with Epson Perfection 1270
  • Fixed problem with 3200 dpi on Epson Perfection 3490/3590
  • Added 100 and 200 dpi on HP ScanJet 4600
  • Fixed problem with some Microtek document feeders
What's new in version 8.4.56
  • Fixed problem with some older HP scanners
  • Fixed problem with Microtek ArtixScan 1800f
  • Fixed problem with Canon MX310
What's new in version 8.4.55
  • Improved Nikon 35mm strip film auto frame alignment
  • Fixed problem when VueScan in folder with accented characters
  • Fixed problem with some Avision scanners
What's new in version 8.4.54
  • Added support for Epson GT-X970
  • Improved memory utilization
  • Fixed problem with cropping
  • Fixed problem with Microtek V6USL
  • Fixed problem with Epson Perfection V200 on Linux
What's new in version 8.4.53
  • Disabled sample images when "More" button is pressed
  • Fixed problem batch scanning large number of raw files
  • Fixed problem with Canon MP110 and MP130 on Mac OS X
  • Fixed problem with HP OfficeJet 7200 on Mac OS X
What's new in version 8.4.52
  • Improved Nikon 35mm strip film auto frame alignment
  • Improved support for Canon MP760
  • Improved system responsiveness while scanning on Windows
  • Fixed problem with Microtek ScanMaker V6USL
  • Fixed problem with PIE PowerSlide 3650 / Reflecta DigitDia 5000
What's new in version 8.4.51
  • Improved Nikon 35mm strip film auto frame alignment
  • Fixed problem with crop box when zoomed on Mac OS X
  • Fixed problem with HP ScanJet 5300C/5370C
  • Fixed problem with UMAX PowerLook 2100XL
  • Fixed problem with HP DeskJet F2100/F4100
  • Fixed problem with Quit command on Mac OS X 10.2/10.3
What's new in version 8.4.50
  • Fixed problem with DNG files on Intel Macintosh
  • Fixed problem with high-resolution scans on some Epson scanners
  • Fixed problem with User's Guide
What's new in version 8.4.49
  • Fixed problem with Canon LiDE 35 and LiDE 50
  • Fixed problem with Epson CX4400
  • Added 150 dpi setting on 4800 dpi Canon scanners
  • Added support for HP DeskJet 2100 and 4100
  • Added support for auto rotate with manual crop sizes
  • Added support for frame offset with Nikon LS-8000/LS-9000
What's new in version 8.4.48
  • Fixed problem with Canon 8800F transparency scans
  • Added CCD exposure time for Canon 8800F
  • Improved multi-exposure on most Canon flatbed scanners
  • Only do multi-exposure if scan will benefit
  • Don't display full path names in status bar
  • Fixed problem with B/W scans on HP G4010
  • Fixed maximum scan size on Agfa StudioScan II
What's new in version 8.4.47
  • Added support for Canon 8800F
  • Fixed problem with some Nikon LS-8000/LS-9000 film holders
  • Fixed problem with HP ScanJet 7400 document feeder
  • Fixed problem with HP OfficeJet 6200
  • Fixed problem with HP OfficeJet 7300
  • Fixed problem with Microtek ArtixScan DI 2020
  • Fixed problem with Microtek ArtixScan 1100
  • Fixed problem with AGFA DuoScan HiD
  • Fixed problem with APS on SprintScan 4000 and ArtixScan 4000
  • Fixed problem with Mac OS X 10.2 and 10.3
What's new in version 8.4.46
  • Improved color on newest Epson scanners (2007 models)
  • Added support for Epson PM-T960, PM-T990 and LP-5600
  • Fixed problem with Minolta Scan Elite 5400 II
  • Fixed problem with newest Canon MP-series scanners (2007 models)
  • Fixed problem with Epson CX4400/DX4400/CX5600
  • Fixed problem with some older HP scanners on Windows
What's new in version 8.4.45
  • Fixed problem with older versions of Mac OS X
  • Fixed problem with Epson Perfection V500 at 3200/6400 dpi
  • Added support for Epson Perfection 2400 slide holder
  • Added "Prefs|Thick crop box" option
What's new in version 8.4.44
  • Improved support for Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
  • Fixed problem with hot pixels on some Minolta scanners
  • Added support for Epson CX7300/CX7400/DX7400
  • Added support for Epson CX8300/CX8400/DX8400
  • Added support for Epson CX9300/CX9400/DX9400
  • Added support for Epson RX585/RX595/RX610
  • Added support for Epson RX680/RX685/RX690
What's new in version 8.4.43
  • Fixed problem with Epson Perfection 636
  • Fixed problem with Epson Perfection 2450
  • Fixed problem with HP psc 1210
  • Fixed problem with some Linoscan and UMAX scanners
  • Added "Crop|Show multi outline" option
What's new in version 8.4.42
  • Improved support for Nikon LS-8000 and LS-9000 film holders
  • Fixed problem with UMAX Astra 1200S B/W scans
  • Fixed problem with some older HP printer/scanner/copiers
What's new in version 8.4.41
  • Added support for Plustek 7300 (Windows and Mac OS X)
  • Added support for Plustek 7500i (Windows and Mac OS X)
  • Improved colors for Plustek 7200
  • Fixed problem with multiple Plustek scanners on same system
What's new in version 8.4.40
  • Display negative scans as positive during scan
  • Added "Input|Frame alignment" option for Nikon scanners
  • Improved frame alignment and offset on Nikon scanners
  • Fixed problem scanning APS film with Nikon scanners
  • Fixed SCSI and Firewire problem on some systems
What's new in version 8.4.39
  • Added support for Epson Perfection V500
  • Improved auto-focus on Canon FS4000
What's new in version 8.4.38
  • Improved auto film strip alignment on Nikon scanners
  • Added support for Canon LiDE 90
  • Fixed problem with HP psc 2110
  • Fixed problem with some HP OfficeJet/psc scanners
What's new in version 8.4.37
  • Crop box is only 1 pixel wide when zoomed
  • Fixed problem with Epson Perfection V200
  • Fixed problem with some HP OfficeJet/psc scanners
  • Fixed problem with Kodak RFS3570
  • Added support for Canon Pixma MFP's
    • MP140
    • MP210
    • MP220
    • MP470
    • MP520
    • MP610
    • MP970
    • MX300
    • MX310
    • MX700
What's new in version 8.4.36
  • Made crop box easier to see (3 pixels wide)
  • Fixed problem with "Prefs|Auto refresh" option
  • Fixed problem with black/white scans on some HP scanners
  • Fixed problem with UMAX Astra 5400 transparency scans
  • Display message showing where ICC file was created
  • Display error message if unable to create ICC file
What's new in version 8.4.35
  • Fixed problem with some HP OfficeJet and LaserJet scanners
  • Fixed problem with Epson Perfection 636U
  • Fixed problem with Kodak RFS3570
What's new in version 8.4.34
  • Improved auto focus on Minolta Scan Elite 5400 (not 5400 II)
  • Fixed problem with auto alignment on Nikon LS-30 and LS-2000
  • Fixed problem with "Prefs|Auto refresh" option
  • Added support for some HP LaserJet scanners:
    • LaserJet 3050
    • LaserJet 3052
    • LaserJet 3055
    • LaserJet 3390
    • LaserJet 4730
    • LaserJet 9500
    • LaserJet M3027
    • LaserJet M3035
    • LaserJet M4345
    • LaserJet M5025
    • LaserJet M5035
    • LaserJet CM4730
What's new in version 8.4.33
  • Fixed problem with recognizing some older HP scanners
  • Fixed problem with some Canon MP-series document feeders
  • Fixed problem with Epson Perfection 1670
  • Fixed problem with Minolta Scan Multi Pro hot pixels
  • Fixed problem with HP ScanJet 5370c document feeder
  • Fixed problem with HP psc 2175
  • Added support for some new HP scanners:
    • OfficeJet J5700
    • PhotoSmart C4200
    • PhotoSmart C4380
    • PhotoSmart C5200
    • PhotoSmart C6200
    • PhotoSmart C7200
    • PhotoSmart C8100
    • PhotoSmart D5300
    • PhotoSmart D7200
    • PhotoSmart D7400
  • Added support for some Japanese Canon MP-series scanners:
    • MP710
    • MP740
    • MP900
What's new in version 8.4.32
  • Added support for HP Photosmart C4280
  • Added support for Epson Perfection V200
  • Added support for Epson PM-T990
  • Added support for Epson LP-M5600
  • Fixed problem Epson GT-2500 duplex scanning
  • Fixed problem with HP 4p/6100C
  • Fixed problem scanning B/W film with infrared cleaning
What's new in version 8.4.31
  • Fixed problem with slides and APS on some Nikon scanners
  • Fixed problem with HP psc 1210 and 2110
  • Fixed problem with Epson GT-2500 duplex scans
  • Added support for Epson DX4400
What's new in version 8.4.30
  • Improved filmstrip frame detection with Nikon scanners
  • Added support for Epson AcuLaser CX21
  • Fixed problem with Epson AcuLaser CX11
  • Fixed problem with Microtek USB scanners
What's new in version 8.4.29
  • Added support for filmstrip frame detection on:
    • Nikon CoolScan III (LS-30)
    • Nikon CoolScan IV (LS-40)
    • Nikon CoolScan V (LS-50)
    • Nikon CoolScan 2000
    • Nikon CoolScan 4000
    • Nikon CoolScan 5000
  • Improved scan speed for HP ScanJet 2100C and 2200C
  • Improved "Input|Auto repeat" option
  • Fixed problem with Epson GT-30000 document feeder
  • Changed 35mm frame spacing from 38.1mm to 38.0mm
What's new in version 8.4.28
  • Added support for some Canon scanners with newer Canon drivers
  • Added support for duplex scans on Canon MP830
  • Fixed problem with stripes on negatives with Minolta scanners
What's new in version 8.4.27
  • Fixed problem with Epson Perfection 2450
  • Fixed problem with HP ScanJet G4050
  • Fixed problem with Canon LiDE 600F transparency scans
  • Fixed problem with stripes on negatives with Minolta 5400 II
  • Fixed problem starting VueScan with some HP scanners turned off
What's new in version 8.4.26
  • Improved support for HP ScanJet 8350 duplex feeder
  • Fixed problem with B/W transparency scans on HP 7400
  • Increased number of batch raw files from 1,000 to 10,000
  • Added support for Canon MF-series on Windows
  • Added support for 'Input|Auto repeat' when using multi crop
What's new in version 8.4.25
  • Fixed histogram to update when cropping changes
  • Fixed problem with Epson 4490 infrared cleaning
  • Fixed problem with Epson V350 transparency scans
  • Fixed problem with Epson V700 slide mount holder
  • Improved support for duplex scanning on HP 8200
What's new in version 8.4.24
  • Improved automatic cropping when scanning film
  • Added lamp control for HP 5300/7400/8200
  • Fixed problem with some scroll-fed HP scanners
  • Fixed problem with some USB scanners
What's new in version 8.4.23
  • Improved default color correction for some scanners
  • Improved support for focus on Canon FS4000
  • Improved support for PIE/Reflecta multi-slide scanners
  • Fixed problem with ScanJet 7650 on Mac OS X
  • Added support for Xerox DocuMate 152
  • Added signed code for Windows Vista security
What's new in version 8.4.22
  • Fixed problem with some Minolta film scanners
  • Fixed problem on Windows Vista
  • Added support for Avision scanners
    • AV122C2
    • AV610C2
    • FB2080E
    • FB6080E
What's new in version 8.4.21
  • Improved scan speed with:
    • Avision scanners
    • Fujitsu document scanners
    • HP ScanJet 8200
    • Kodak document scanners
    • Minolta film scanners (USB 2.0)
    • QMS document scanners
    • Visioneer document scanners
    • Xerox document scanners
What's new in version 8.4.20
  • Fixed problems with PIE PowerSlide and Reflecta Digitia
  • Improved support for Epson document feeders
What's new in version 8.4.19
  • Improved VueScan User's Guide
  • Fixed problem with black/white scans on HP ScanJet 5300
  • Fixed problem with some older Minolta film scanners
  • Fixed problem with Nikon LS-20/LS-1000
  • Added support for Epson CX6900F/CX7000F/DX7000F
  • Added support for 2400 dpi on Epson CX7700
What's new in version 8.4.18
  • Improved black/white scan speed on some document scanners
  • Fixed problem with some document scanners
  • Improved infrared cleaning for Kodachrome
  • Added 'Output|Raw save film' option for raw DNG files
What's new in version 8.4.17
  • Fixed problem with USB 1.1 Minolta and Avision scanners
  • Fixed problem reading some Nikon .NEF files
  • Fixed problem scanning B/W film with HP PhotoSmart S20
  • Fixed problem with networked HP scanners on Windows
  • Disabled tab images when displaying more options
What's new in version 8.4.16
  • Improved 'Input|Multi exposure' option
  • Display sample images before scanning
  • Sample images can be turned off with 'Prefs|Enable tab images'
  • Fixed problem with some Epson scanners
What's new in version 8.4.15
  • Fixed problem with some Minolta scanners
  • Fixed problem with infrared cleaning on Canon 8600F
  • Improved infrared cleaning on Minolta scanners
What's new in version 8.4.14
  • Added 'Default options' for resetting options in a single tab
  • White balance is now only done for color negatives by default
  • Some small user interface improvements
What's new in version 8.4.13
  • Added 'Input|Auto repeat' for easy flatbed batch scanning
  • Fixed problem with some Epson scanners
  • Fixed problem with multi-page PDF files when name changed
  • Fixed problem with HP ScanJet 8300
  • Fixed problem with folders that contain '$' character
  • Automatically append .ini to file name when saving options
What's new in version 8.4.12
  • Improved text scans
  • Improved infrared cleaning
  • Fixed problem with Canon MP950
What's new in version 8.4.11
  • Improved display refresh speed
  • Increased maximum scan dpi on some scanners
  • Fixed problem with some Epson scanners
  • Fixed problem with Minolta Scan Dual III
  • Fixed problem with Canon D2400
  • Enabled 'Input|Fine mode" for Nikon LS-9000
What's new in version 8.4.10
  • Fixed problem with some HP duplex scanners
  • Fixed problem with some HP scanners on Windows Vista
What's new in version 8.4.09
  • Fixed problem with some Avision and Xerox scanners
  • Fixed problem with scanning text
  • Added support for HP ScanJet G4010 and G4050
  • Added support for Xerox DocuMate 632
  • Improved support for SCSI scanners on Windows Vista
What's new in version 8.4.08
  • Improved quality with 'Input|Media' set to 'Slide film'
  • Allow different 'Color|Scanner ICC profile' for each scanner
  • Fixed problem with 'Output|PDF multi page'
What's new in version 8.4.07
  • Small improvements to 'Guide me" mode
  • Improved infrared cleaning
  • Fixed problem with some Avision scanners
  • Fixed problem with HP 5470
What's new in version 8.4.06
  • Improved color quality with color negative scans
  • Fixed problem with infrared cleaning on Canon FS4000
  • Fixed problem with some Firewire scanners
  • Fixed problem with some HP OfficeJet/psc scanners
  • Fixed problem with scrolling options and resizing window
  • Uses .dng file extension if "Output|Raw DNG format" set
  • DNG files work with Adobe Camera Raw and Adobe LightRoom
  • (DNG files don't work with Apple Aperture or Bibble)
What's new in version 8.4.05
  • Added "Output|Raw DNG format" option for writing DNG files
What's new in version 8.4.04
  • Improved infrared cleaning on some scanners
  • Improved IT8 color profiling
  • Fixed problem with guided mode
  • Fixed problem with B/W scanning on some scanners
  • Default folder for .icc and .it8 is now same as for vuescan.ini
  • Added "Input|Fine mode" for Nikon LS-9000
What's new in version 8.4.03
  • Improved text scans (black/white threshold is improved)
  • Fixed problem with B/W scans on Epson 4490
  • Fixed problem with Minolta Scan Dual III
What's new in version 8.4.02
  • Improved scanner profiling
  • Improved color accuracy on many scanners
  • Fixed problem with Canon 8400F
  • Added "Prefs|Splash screen" option
What's new in version 8.4.01
  • Added support for Canon PIXMA MP-series on Intel Mac
  • Added support for Canon MP960
What's new in version 8.4
  • Significantly improved multi exposure scans
  • Renamed "Input|Long exposure pass" to "Input|Multi exposure"
  • Clicking on Tab exits from Guided mode
  • Added support for new Canon Scanners
    • LiDE 70
    • LiDE 600F
    • 4400F
    • 8600F
Supported Scanners
VueScan supports more than 750 different scanners, and these are organized by vendor name below. Please note that not all scanners work with all operating systems or SCSI/USB/Firewire interfaces, but most combinations are known to work. The best way to find out for sure if VueScan works with your scanner, operating system and interface is to download a trial version from www.hamrick.com.

Note that if the vendor software needs to be installed before VueScan will work, then VueScan won't work with these scanners on Windows x64 - these libraries are 64-bit and VueScan can't call 64-bit libraries. However, most supported scanners will work well with Windows x64.

Please note that VueScan only works with SCSI, USB and Firewire connections, and doesn't work with wireless connections or parallel-port connections.

On Mac OS X, VueScan works with most USB to SCSI converters, including the Adaptec USBXchange and USB2Xchange. VueScan also works with most Firewire to SCSI converters. You don't need to install any vendor software to get this to work. Only one SCSI device per converter is supported, and you should use SCSI ID 0.

Acer/BenQ
  • 300C
  • 300F
  • C310U
  • 310S
  • 310U
  • 320S
  • 320U
  • 340U
  • 610Plus
  • 610C
  • 610S
  • 610ST
  • 610U
  • 620S
  • 620ST
  • 620U
  • 620UT
  • 640BU
  • 6400UT
  • 640BT
  • 640S
  • 640ST
  • 640U
  • 640UT
  • 1220ST
  • 1240UT
  • 3300U
  • 4300U
  • 5000
  • 5000E
  • 5000U
  • 5250C
  • 5300U
  • 5450U
  • 7400UT
  • ScanWit 2720S
  • ScanWit 2740S
  • ScanWit 2750
Agfa
  • Arcus
  • Arcus 1200
  • Arcus II
  • Arcus Plus
  • CR-A
  • CR-A-S
  • Duoscan
  • DuoScan f40
  • Duoscan HiD
  • Duoscan T1200
  • Duoscan T2000XL
  • Duoscan T2500
  • Horizon
  • SnapScan
  • SnapScan 300
  • SnapScan 310
  • SnapScan 600
  • SnapScan 1212U
  • SnapScan 1236S
  • SnapScan 1236U
  • SnapScan e10
  • SnapScan e20
  • SnapScan e25
  • SnapScan e26
  • SnapScan e40
  • SnapScan e42
  • SnapScan e50
  • SnapScan e52
  • SnapScan EZ
  • StudioScan
  • StudioScan II
  • StudioScan IIsi
  • StudioStar
Apple
  • Color OneScanner 600
  • Color OneScanner 1200/30
Avision
  • 1200U
  • 5100
  • AM3000
  • AM6120
  • AM6124
  • AM6220
  • AV100CS
  • AV100IIICS
  • AV100S
  • AV120
  • AV121
  • AV122
  • AV122C2
  • AV160
  • AV180
  • AV210
  • AV210C2
  • AV220
  • AV220C2
  • AV240SC
  • AV260CS
  • AV262CS
  • AV3000
  • AV3000C
  • AV3200C
  • AV3200SU
  • AV3600
  • AV360CS
  • AV363CS
  • AV3750SU
  • AV3800
  • AV3800C
  • AV3850SU
  • AV420CS
  • AV500U
  • AV600U Plus
  • AV600U
  • AV610
  • AV610C2
  • AV6120
  • AV620CS Plus
  • AV620CS
  • AV6240
  • AV630CS
  • AV630CSL
  • AV660S
  • AV680S
  • AV690U
  • AV8000S
  • AV800S
  • AV8050S
  • AV810C
  • AV815C
  • AV820
  • AV820C Plus
  • AV820C
  • AV8300
  • AV830C Plus
  • AV830C
  • AV8350
  • AV880
  • AV880C
  • AVA3-400
  • AVA3
  • AVA3+
  • AVA3Plus
  • AVA6
  • AVZ300
  • DS610CU
  • FB1210U
  • FB2080E
  • FB6000
  • FB6000E
  • FB6080E
  • FBZ300
  • IT8300
Braun Phototechnik
These scanners are supported on Windows and Mac OS X, and you first need to install CyberView X before running VueScan.

  • MultiMag SlideScan 3600
  • MultiMag SlideScan 4000
Canon
The following Canon scanners are supported on Windows, Mac OS X and Linux, and don't need the Canon ScanGear software to be installed:

  • CanoScan 300
  • CanoScan 600
  • FB1200S
  • FB620
  • FB620U
  • FB630U
  • FB636U
  • FB1210U
  • N650U
  • N656U
  • D660U
  • N670U
  • N676U
  • N1220U
  • N1240U
  • LiDE 20
  • LiDE 25
  • LiDE 30
  • FS2700
  • FS2710
  • FS4000
The following Canon scanners are supported on Windows and Mac OS X, but first need the Canon ScanGear software to be installed:

  • LiDE 35
  • LiDE 50
  • LiDE 60
  • LiDE 70
  • LiDE 80
  • LiDE 90
  • LiDE 500F
  • LiDE 600F
  • D1230U
  • D2400U
  • 3200F
  • 4400F
  • 5000F
  • 5200F
  • 8000F
  • 8400F
  • 8600F
  • 8800F
  • 9900F
  • 9950F
  • MP110
  • MP130
  • MP140
  • MP150
  • MP160
  • MP170
  • MP180
  • MP210
  • MP330
  • MP410
  • MP430
  • MP450
  • MP460
  • MP470
  • MP500
  • MP510
  • MP520
  • MP530
  • MP600
  • MP600R
  • MP610
  • MP710
  • MP740
  • MP750
  • MP760
  • MP770
  • MP780
  • MP790
  • MP800
  • MP800R
  • MP810
  • MP830
  • MP900
  • MP950
  • MP960
  • MP970
  • MX310
  • MX700
The following Canon scanners are supported on Windows, but first need the Canon ScanGear software to be installed:

  • D1250U
  • 3000F
  • 4200F
  • MF3110
  • MF3200
  • MF4100
  • MF5630
  • MF5650
  • MF5730
  • MF5750
  • MF5770
  • MF6500
  • MF8100
  • MP220
  • MP360
  • MP370
  • MP375
  • MP390
  • MP700
  • MP730
  • MX300
Epson
  • Aculaser CX11 / LP-A500
  • Aculaser CX21
  • Epson 1000 ICS
  • ES-1000C / GT-8500
  • ES-1200C / GT-9000
  • ES-6000HS
  • ES-8500
  • Expression 636 / GT-9500
  • Expression 800 / GT-9600
  • Expression 836XL / GT-12000 / ES-8000
  • Expression 1600 / ES-2000
  • Expression 1640XL / ES-8500
  • Expression 1680 / ES-2200
  • Expression 10000XL / ES-10000G
  • FilmScan 200 / FS-1300
  • F-3200
  • GT-2200
  • GT-2500 / ES-H300
  • GT-4000
  • GT-5000
  • GT-5500
  • GT-6000 / ES-300C
  • GT-6500
  • GT-8000 / ES-800C
  • GT-8500 / ES-1000C
  • GT-10000 / ES-6000
  • GT-10000+ / ES-6000H
  • GT-15000 / ES-7000H
  • GT-30000 / ES-9000H
  • LP-M5500
  • LP-M5600
  • Perfection 600
  • Perfection 610 / GT-6600U
  • Perfection 636S / GT-7000S
  • Perfection 636U / GT-7000U
  • Perfection 640U / GT-6700U
  • Perfection 660
  • Perfection 1200S / GT-7600S
  • Perfection 1200U / GT-7600U
  • Perfection 1240U / GT-7700U
  • Perfection 1250 / GT-7200U
  • Perfection 1260 / GT-7300U
  • Perfection 1270 / GT-7400U
  • Perfection 1640SU / GT-8700F
  • Perfection 1650 / GT-8200U
  • Perfection 1660 / GT-8300U
  • Perfection 1670 / GT-8400UF
  • Perfection 2400 / GT-9300UF
  • Perfection 2450 / GT-9700F
  • Perfection 2480 / GT-F500
  • Perfection 2580 / GT-F550
  • Perfection 3170 / GT-9400UF
  • Perfection 3200 / GT-9800F
  • Perfection 3490 / GT-F520
  • Perfection 3590 / GT-F570
  • Perfection 4180 / GT-F600
  • Perfection 4490 / GT-X750
  • Perfection 4870 / GT-X700
  • Perfection 4990 / GT-X800
  • Perfection V10/V100 / GT-S600/GT-F650
  • Perfection V200 / GT-F670
  • Perfection V350 / GT-F700
  • Perfection V500 / GT-X770
  • Perfection V700/V750 / GT-X900
  • Stylus CC700
  • Stylus CX1500
  • Stylus CX2800 / CX2900 / ME200
  • Stylus CX3100 / CX3200 / CC-570
  • Stylus CX3500 / CX3600 / CX3650 / PX-A550
  • Stylus CX3700 / CX3800 / DX3800
  • Stylus CX3900 / DX4000 / PX-A620
  • Stylus CX4100 / CX4200 / DX4200
  • Stylus CX4400 / DX4400 / CX5600
  • Stylus CX4500 / CX4600
  • Stylus CX4700 / CX4800 / DX4800 / PX-A650
  • Stylus CX4900 / CX5000 / DX5000
  • Stylus CX5900 / CX6000 / DX6000 / PX-A720
  • Stylus CX5100 / CX5200 / CC-600
  • Stylus CX5300 / CX5400
  • Stylus CX5800
  • Stylus CX6300 / CX6400
  • Stylus CX6500 / CX6600
  • Stylus CX6900 / CX7000 / DX7000
  • Stylus CX7300 / CX7400 / DX7400
  • Stylus CX7700 / CX7800
  • Stylus CX8300 / CX8400 / DX8400 / PX-A740
  • Stylus CX9300 / CX9400 / DX9400
  • Stylus PM-A700
  • Stylus PM-A920
  • Stylus PM-A950
  • Stylus PM-A960
  • Stylus PM-A970
  • Stylus PM-T960
  • Stylus PM-T990
  • Stylus RX420 / RX425 / RX430
  • Stylus RX500 / RX510
  • Stylus RX520 / RX530 / PM-A750
  • Stylus RX560 / RX580 / RX590 / PM-A820
  • Stylus RX585 / RX595 / RX610 / PM-A840
  • Stylus RX600 / PM-A850
  • Stylus RX620 / RX630 / PM-A870
  • Stylus RX640 / RX650 / PM-A890
  • Stylus RX680 / RX685 / RX690 / PM-A940
  • Stylus RX700 / PM-A900
  • StylusScan 2000
  • StylusScan 2500
Fujitsu
  • FB4603C
  • fi-4010CU
  • ScanPartner 10
  • ScanPartner 10C
  • ScanPartner 15C
  • ScanPartner 300C
  • ScanPartner 600C
  • ScanPartner 620C
  • ScanPartner Jr
  • ScanPartner
  • ScanStation
Hewlett-Packard (HP)
The following scanners are supported on Mac OS X, Windows and Linux. You don't need to install the HP software on Mac OS X or Linux to get VueScan to work with these scanners.
  • DeskJet F300
  • OfficeJet D-series
  • OfficeJet G55
  • OfficeJet G55xi
  • OfficeJet G85
  • OfficeJet G85xi
  • OfficeJet G95
  • OfficeJet K60
  • OfficeJet K60xi
  • OfficeJet K80
  • OfficeJet K80xi
  • OfficeJet V40
  • OfficeJet V40xi
  • OfficeJet V60
  • OfficeJet V60xi
  • OfficeJet V30
  • OfficeJet V45
  • OfficeJet 720
  • OfficeJet 750
  • OfficeJet 750xi
  • OfficeJet 780
  • OfficeJet 780xi
  • OfficeJet 4100
  • OfficeJet 4105
  • OfficeJet 4200
  • OfficeJet 4300
  • OfficeJet 5100
  • OfficeJet 5500
  • OfficeJet 5600
  • OfficeJet 6100
  • OfficeJet 6200
  • OfficeJet 6300
  • OfficeJet 7100
  • OfficeJet 7200
  • OfficeJet 7300
  • OfficeJet 7400
  • OfficeJet J2100
  • OfficeJet J5700
  • ScanJet
  • ScanJet Plus
  • ScanJet IIc
  • ScanJet IIp
  • ScanJet IIcx
  • ScanJet 3c
  • ScanJet 3p
  • ScanJet 4c
  • ScanJet 4p
  • ScanJet 5p
  • ScanJet 2100c
  • ScanJet 2200c
  • ScanJet 4100c
  • ScanJet 5200c
  • ScanJet 5300c
  • ScanJet 5370c
  • ScanJet 6100c
  • ScanJet 6200c
  • ScanJet 6300c
  • ScanJet 7400c
  • ScanJet 8200c
  • ScanJet 8300c
  • PhotoSmart
  • PhotoSmart 2570
  • PhotoSmart 2600
  • PhotoSmart 2700
  • PhotoSmart 3100
  • PhotoSmart 3200
  • PhotoSmart 3300
  • PhotoSmart C3100
  • PhotoSmart C4100
  • PhotoSmart C4200
  • PhotoSmart C4280
  • PhotoSmart C4380
  • PhotoSmart C5100
  • PhotoSmart C5200
  • PhotoSmart C6100
  • PhotoSmart C6200
  • PhotoSmart C7100
  • PhotoSmart C7200
  • PhotoSmart C8100
  • PhotoSmart D5300
  • PhotoSmart D7200
  • PhotoSmart D7400
  • PSC 920
  • PSC 950
  • PSC 1000
  • PSC 1100
  • PSC 1200
  • PSC 1300
  • PSC 1310
  • PSC 1350
  • PSC 1400
  • PSC 1500
  • PSC 1610
  • PSC 2100
  • PSC 2150
  • PSC 2170
  • PSC 2200
  • PSC 2300
  • PSC 2350
  • PSC 2410
  • PSC 2500
The following scanners are supported on Mac OS X and Windows. You need to first install the HP software before VueScan will work with these scanners. VueScan uses HP-supplied libraries to talk to these scanners, and these libraries get installed when you install the HP scanner software.
  • DeskJet F2100
  • DeskJet F4100
  • ScanJet 2400c
  • ScanJet 3500c
  • ScanJet 3570c
  • ScanJet 3670c
  • ScanJet 3770c
  • ScanJet 3970c
  • ScanJet 4070c
  • ScanJet 4370c
  • ScanJet 4500c
  • ScanJet 4570c
  • ScanJet 4600c
  • ScanJet 4670c
  • ScanJet 4850c
  • ScanJet 4890c
  • ScanJet 5400c
  • ScanJet 5470c
  • ScanJet 5530c
  • ScanJet 5550c
  • ScanJet 5590c
  • ScanJet 7650c
  • ScanJet 7800c
  • ScanJet G3010
  • ScanJet G4010
  • ScanJet G4050
The following scanners are supported on Windows only. You need to first install the HP software before VueScan will work with these scanners. VueScan uses HP-supplied libraries to talk to these scanners, and these libraries get installed when you install the HP scanner software.
  • LaserJet 1200
  • LaserJet 1220
  • LaserJet 2820
  • LaserJet 2830
  • LaserJet 2840
  • LaserJet 3015
  • LaserJet 3020
  • LaserJet 3030
  • LaserJet 3050
  • LaserJet 3052
  • LaserJet 3055
  • LaserJet 3200
  • LaserJet 3300
  • LaserJet 3380
  • LaserJet 3390
  • LaserJet 4730
  • LaserJet 9500
  • LaserJet M3027
  • LaserJet M3035
  • LaserJet M4345
  • LaserJet M5025
  • LaserJet M5035
  • LaserJet CM4730
  • PhotoSmart S20
  • ScanJet 2300c
  • ScanJet 3300c
  • ScanJet 3800c
  • ScanJet 4400c
  • ScanJet 4470c
Kodak
The RFS-3600 is supported on Windows and Mac OS X, and you first need to install CyberView X before running VueScan.

  • ds1500
  • ds2500
  • ds3000
  • ds4000
  • ds5000
  • ds7000
  • ds9000
  • ds990
  • i100
  • i200
  • i30
  • i40
  • i40T
  • i50
  • i55
  • i60
  • i600
  • i65
  • i80
  • i800
  • i85
  • il500
  • il500A
  • il900
  • il923
  • il990
  • RFS-2035
  • RFS-2035 Plus
  • RFS-3570
  • RFS-3600
LaCie
  • BlueScan 48
  • SilverScanner DTP
  • SilverScanner II
  • SilverScanner III
  • SilverScanner IV
  • SilverScanner Pro
LinoType-Hell
  • Jade
  • Jade II
  • Linoscan 1400
  • Linoscan 1450
  • Linoscan 1800
  • Office
  • Office2
  • Saphir
  • Saphir Ultra
  • Saphir Ultra II
MediaX
These scanners are supported on Windows and Mac OS X, and you first need to install CyberView X before running VueScan.

  • SilverScan 1800
  • SilverScan 1800AFL
  • SilverScan 2700 Pro
  • WorkScan 3600pro
Microtek
  • ArtixScan 1100
  • ArtixScan 120tf
  • ArtixScan 1800f
  • ArtixScan 2020
  • ArtixScan 2500/2500f
  • ArtixScan 4000t/4000tf
  • ArtixScan 4500t
  • ArtixScan DI 1210
  • ArtixScan DI 1610
  • ArtixScan DI 2020
  • FileScan 3000
  • ScanMaker 1000XL
  • ScanMaker A3T
  • ScanMaker 35t
  • ScanMaker 35t+
  • ScanMaker 45t
  • ScanMaker 4
  • ScanMaker 5
  • ScanMaker 330
  • ScanMaker 600GS
  • ScanMaker 600ZS
  • ScanMaker 630
  • ScanMaker 636
  • ScanMaker 1850S
  • ScanMaker 2000
  • ScanMaker 4700
  • ScanMaker 5600
  • ScanMaker 5700
  • ScanMaker 6400XL
  • ScanMaker 6700
  • ScanMaker 6800
  • ScanMaker 8700
  • ScanMaker 9600XL
  • ScanMaker 9700XL
  • ScanMaker 9800XL
  • ScanMaker E2
  • ScanMaker E3
  • ScanMaker E6
  • ScanMaker i700
  • ScanMaker i800
  • ScanMaker i900
  • ScanMaker II
  • ScanMaker IIER
  • ScanMaker IIG
  • ScanMaker IIHR
  • ScanMaker IISP
  • ScanMaker III/Designer Pro
  • ScanMaker V600
  • ScanMaker V6UPL
  • ScanMaker V6USL
  • ScanMaker X6
  • ScanMaker X6USB
  • ScanMaker X12USL
  • SlimScan C6
These scanners are supported on Windows and Mac OS X, and you first need to install CyberView X before running VueScan.

  • FilmScan 35
  • FilmScan 1800
  • FilmScan 2700
  • FilmScan 3600
Minolta/Konica
  • QuickScan 35
  • Konica Qscan
  • Scan Dual
  • Scan Dual II
  • Scan Dual III
  • Scan Dual IV
  • Scan Elite
  • Scan Elite II
  • Scan Elite 5400
  • Scan Elite 5400 II
  • Scan Multi
  • Scan Multi II
  • Scan Multi Pro
  • Scan Speed
  • SC-110
  • SC-215
Mitsubishi
  • MCA-ADFC
  • S1200C
  • S600C
  • SS600
Nikon
  • CoolScan (LS-10)
  • CoolScan II (LS-20)
  • CoolScan III (LS-30)
  • CoolScan IV (LS-40)
  • CoolScan V (LS-50)
  • CoolScan 1000 (LS-1000)
  • CoolScan 2000 (LS-2000)
  • CoolScan 4000 (LS-4000)
  • CoolScan 5000 (LS-5000)
  • CoolScan 8000 (LS-8000)
  • CoolScan 9000 (LS-9000)
  • AX-110
  • AX-210
Pacific Image Electronics (PIE)
These scanners are supported on Windows and Mac OS X, and you first need to install CyberView X before running VueScan.

  • PrimeFilm 1800
  • PrimeFilm 1800i
  • PrimeFilm 1800U
  • PrimeFilm 1800AFL
  • PrimeFilm 1800LAB
  • PrimeFilm 3600PRO
  • PrimeFilm 2700
  • PrimeFilm 1800LC
  • PrimeFilm 3610AFL
  • PrimeFilm 3650PRO
  • PrimeFilm 3650U
  • PrimeFilm 3650LAB
  • PrimeFilm 7250PRO
  • PrimeFilm 7250U
  • PowerSlide 3600
  • PowerSlide 3650
Plustek
These scanners are supported only on Windows, and you first need to install the Plustek software before running VueScan.

  • OpticFilm 7200
  • OpticFilm 7200i
  • OpticPro ST24
  • OpticPro ST28
  • OpticPro ST48
These scanners are supported on both Windows and Mac OS X. You need to first install the Plustek software on Windows or install SilverFast on Mac OS X before running VueScan.
  • OpticFilm 7300
  • OpticFilm 7500i
Polaroid
  • SprintScan 35
  • SprintScan 35+
  • SprintScan 35/LE
  • SprintScan 45
  • SprintScan 45 Ultra
  • SprintScan 120
  • SprintScan 4000
  • SprintScan 4000+
Reflecta
These scanners are supported on Windows and Mac OS X, and you first need to install CyberView X before running VueScan.

  • CrystalScan 2700
  • CrystalScan 7200
  • DigitDia 3600
  • DigitDia 4000
  • DigitDia 5000
  • iScan
  • ProScan 3600
  • ProScan 4000
  • RPS 3600
  • RPS 7200
  • Silverscan
SmartDisk
These scanners are supported on Windows and Mac OS X, and you first need to install CyberView X before running VueScan.

  • SmartScan 2700
  • SmartScan 3600
UMAX
  • Alpha Vista II
  • Astra 180
  • Astra 1200S
  • Astra 1220S
  • Astra 1221S
  • Astra 2000U (SCSI only)
  • Astra 2100U (SCSI only)
  • Astra 2200 (SCSI only)
  • Astra 2400S
  • Astra 3400 (some versions)
  • Astra 5400
  • Astra 600S
  • Astra 610S
  • Astra 6400
  • Astra 6450
  • Astra 6500
  • Astra 6550
  • Gemini D-16
  • Mirage D-16L
  • Mirage II
  • Mirage IIse
  • Powerlook I
  • Powerlook II
  • Powerlook III
  • PowerLook 180
  • Powerlook 270
  • Powerlook 270+
  • Powerlook 270-2
  • Powerlook 1000
  • Powerlook 1100
  • Powerlook 1120
  • Powerlook 2000
  • Powerlook 2100XL
  • Powerlook 3000
  • S-6E
  • S-12
  • Supervista S-12
  • UC1200S
  • UC1200SE
  • UC1260
  • UC630
  • UC840
  • UC840M
  • UG630
  • Vista S-6
  • Vista S-6E
  • Vista S-8
  • Vista T600
  • Vista T630
Visioneer
  • 430
  • 680
  • 780
  • 780
  • 8650
  • 9450
  • 9450R
  • 9650
  • 9650R
  • 9750
  • 9750R
  • XP450
  • XP450R
  • XP470
  • XP470R
Xerox
  • DocuMate152
  • DocuMate250
  • DocuMate250R
  • DocuMate252
  • DocuMate252R
  • DocuMate262
  • DocuMate262R
  • DocuMate272
  • DocuMate272R
  • DocuMate512
  • DocuMate520
  • DocuMate520R
  • DocuMate632
  • DocuMate752
Unsupported
  • All parallel-port models
  • All drum scanners
  • All UMAX USB models except 3400 (some versions), 5400 and PowerLook 180
  • All Microtek USB models except X6USB, X12USL, 4700, 5600, 5700, 6800, 8700, FilmScan
  • Canon FS2720
  • Agfa SnapScan Touch
  • All Lexmark, Artec, Mustek, Primax, Brother, Samsung models
Please note that these scanners are unsupported for several reasons:
  • Parallel port scanners are unsupported because the commands they use are undocumented by the vendors, are extremely complex and are difficult to reverse engineer.
  • The other scanners aren't supported because the vendor won't document the commands they use, and these commands are too complex to reverse-engineer.
Supported Digital Camera Raw Files
VueScan supports raw scan files for the digital cameras in the following list. However, note that the colors may will be more accurate if you use an IT8 camera target (like the one produced by Wolf Faust) and if you use VueScan's "Profile|Profile scanner" command to create an ICC file for your camera.

  • Adobe Digital Negative (DNG)
  • AVT F-145C
  • AVT F-201C
  • AVT F-510C
  • AVT F-810C
  • Canon PowerShot 600
  • Canon PowerShot A5
  • Canon PowerShot A5 Zoom
  • Canon PowerShot A50
  • Canon PowerShot Pro70
  • Canon PowerShot Pro90 IS
  • Canon PowerShot G1
  • Canon PowerShot G2
  • Canon PowerShot G3
  • Canon PowerShot G5
  • Canon PowerShot G6
  • Canon PowerShot S30
  • Canon PowerShot S40
  • Canon PowerShot S45
  • Canon PowerShot S50
  • Canon PowerShot S60
  • Canon PowerShot S70
  • Canon PowerShot Pro1
  • Canon EOS D30
  • Canon EOS D60
  • Canon EOS 5D
  • Canon EOS 10D
  • Canon EOS 20D
  • Canon EOS 30D
  • Canon EOS 300D / Digital Rebel / Kiss Digital
  • Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT / Kiss Digital N
  • Canon EOS D2000C
  • Canon EOS-1D
  • Canon EOS-1DS
  • Canon EOS-1D Mark II
  • Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
  • Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
  • Casio QV-2000UX
  • Casio QV-3000EX
  • Casio QV-3500EX
  • Casio QV-4000
  • Casio QV-5700
  • Casio QV-R51
  • Casio QV-R61
  • Casio EX-S100
  • Casio EX-Z50
  • Casio EX-Z55
  • Casio Exlim Pro 505
  • Casio Exlim Pro 600
  • Casio Exlim Pro 700
  • Contax N Digital
  • Creative PC-CAM 600
  • Epson R-D1
  • Foculus 531C
  • Fuji FinePix E550
  • Fuji FinePix E900
  • Fuji FinePix F700
  • Fuji FinePix F710
  • Fuji FinePix F800
  • Fuji FinePix F810
  • Fuji FinePix S2Pro
  • Fuji FinePix S3Pro
  • Fuji FinePix S20Pro
  • Fuji FinePix S5000
  • Fuji FinePix S5100/S5500
  • Fuji FinePix S5200/S5600
  • Fuji FinePix S7000
  • Fuji FinePix S9000/S9500
  • Imacon Ixpress 16-megapixel
  • Imacon Ixpress 22-megapixel
  • ISG 2020x1520
  • Kodak DC20
  • Kodak DC25
  • Kodak DC40
  • Kodak DC50
  • Kodak DC120
  • Kodak DCS315C
  • Kodak DCS330C
  • Kodak DCS420
  • Kodak DCS460
  • Kodak DCS460A
  • Kodak DCS520C
  • Kodak DCS560C
  • Kodak DCS620C
  • Kodak DCS620X
  • Kodak DCS660C
  • Kodak DCS660M
  • Kodak DCS720X
  • Kodak DCS760C
  • Kodak DCS760M
  • Kodak EOSDCS1
  • Kodak EOSDCS3B
  • Kodak NC2000F
  • Kodak ProBack
  • Kodak PB645C
  • Kodak PB645H
  • Kodak PB645M
  • Kodak DCS Pro 14n
  • Kodak DCS Pro 14nx
  • Kodak DCS Pro SLR/c
  • Kodak DCS Pro SLR/n
  • Kodak P850
  • Kodak P880
  • Kodak KAI-0340
  • Konica KD-400Z
  • Konica KD-510Z
  • Leaf Aptus 17
  • Leaf Aptus 22
  • Leaf Aptus 65
  • Leaf Aptus 75
  • Leaf Valeo 6
  • Leaf Valeo 11
  • Leaf Valeo 17
  • Leaf Valeo 22
  • Leaf Volare
  • Leica Digilux 2
  • Leica D-Lux 2
  • Logitech Fotoman Pixtura
  • Minolta RD175
  • Minolta DiMAGE 5
  • Minolta DiMAGE 7
  • Minolta DiMAGE 7i
  • Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi
  • Minolta DiMAGE A1
  • Minolta DiMAGE A2
  • Minolta DiMAGE A200
  • Minolta DiMAGE G400
  • Minolta DiMAGE G500
  • Minolta DiMAGE G600
  • Minolta DiMAGE Z2
  • Minolta Alpha/Dynax/Maxxum 5D
  • Minolta Alpha/Dynax/Maxxum 7D
  • Nikon D1
  • Nikon D1H
  • Nikon D1X
  • Nikon D100
  • Nikon D2H
  • Nikon D2Hs
  • Nikon D2X
  • Nikon D200
  • Nikon D50
  • Nikon D70
  • Nikon D70s
  • Nikon E700*
  • Nikon E800*
  • Nikon E880*
  • Nikon E900*
  • Nikon E950*
  • Nikon E990*
  • Nikon E995*
  • Nikon E2100*
  • Nikon E2500*
  • Nikon E3700*
  • Nikon E4300*
  • Nikon E4500*
  • Nikon E5000
  • Nikon E5400
  • Nikon E5700
  • Nikon E8400
  • Nikon E8700
  • Nikon E8800
  • Olympus C3030Z
  • Olympus C5050Z
  • Olympus C5060WZ
  • Olympus C7070WZ
  • Olympus C70Z,C7000Z
  • Olympus C740UZ
  • Olympus C770UZ
  • Olympus C8080WZ
  • Olympus E-1
  • Olympus E-10
  • Olympus E-20
  • Olympus E-300
  • Olympus E-330
  • Olympus E-500
  • Olympus SP500UZ
  • Panasonic DMC-FZ30
  • Panasonic DMC-LC1
  • Panasonic DMC-LX1
  • Pentax *ist D
  • Pentax *ist DL
  • Pentax *ist DS
  • Pentax Optio S
  • Pentax Optio S4
  • Pentax Optio 33WR
  • Phase One LightPhase
  • Phase One H 10
  • Phase One H 20
  • Phase One H 25
  • Phase One P 20
  • Phase One P 25
  • Phase One P 30
  • Phase One P 45
  • Pixelink A782
  • Polaroid x530
  • Rollei d530flex
  • RoverShot 3320af
  • Sarnoff 4096x5440
  • Sigma SD9
  • Sigma SD10
  • Sinar 3072x2048
  • Sinar STI format
  • SMaL Ultra-Pocket 3
  • SMaL Ultra-Pocket 4
  • SMaL Ultra-Pocket 5
  • Sony DSC-F828
  • Sony DSC-R1
  • Sony DSC-V3
  • STV680 VGA
*There is a program available that will enable raw files on these Nikon digital cameras.

Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Dictionary
If you're using a language other than US English, you can improve your Optical Character Recognition (OCR) results if you download a dictionary containing common French, Dutch and UK English words. Put this file (vuedict.dat) in the same folder as the VueScan program. You can choose the language using the "Output|OCR text language" option.

If you'd like support for additional languages, please contact the vendor of SimpleOCR and ask them to add support for this additional language. VueScan uses SimpleOCR internally for OCR support.

Mac OS X Release Notes
If VueScan doesn't see your scanner on Mac OS X, first make sure that Apple System Profiler can see the scanner. If it doesn't, try powering off the computer, powering off the scanner, powering on the scanner and then powering on the computer. In addition, make sure Mac OS 9 / Classic is off.

If VueScan doesn't find your Canon or Epson scanner and if you're using an Intel Mac, try clicking on the VueScan icon while holding the control key, choosing "Get Info" and setting "Open using Rosetta".

Some older versions of the Canon MP-series software won't work if it's the non-English version. In this case, install the English version from the American download site at www.canon.com.

You can share one copy of VueScan among multiple Mac OS X users by putting the VueScan folder into a read-only folder somewhere on the hard drive. This will cause the default folder for each user to be that user's "Pictures" folder.

If you're using Mac OS X 10.2 and your Epson or Canon scanner isn't accessible, try accessing the "Login items" in System Preferences and disable starting the Canon or Epson software.

If you're using a Ratoc Firewire-SCSI adapter, you may need to configure one of the options. Try setting the time between the power on and the SCSI bus reset to 40.

If you're using a SCSI scanner on Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger), have an Adaptec 2906 or 2930CU SCSI controller and your SCSI scanner isn't working properly, try the following commands in the terminal window:

  • cd /System/Library/Extensions
  • sudo mv Adaptec290X-2930.kext Adaptec290X-2930.kext.sav
  • reboot the computer
To restore this change:
  • cd /System/Library/Extensions
  • sudo mv Adaptec290X-2930.kext.sav Adaptec290X-2930.kext
  • reboot the computer
If VueScan still doesn't see your scanner, go into "System Preferences", "Accounts", then "Startup Items". Make sure nothing is being started that might be accessing the scanner (i.e. "Epson Scanner Monitor").

If you have a SCSI scanner but don't have a SCSI adapter, try using the Ratoc Firewire->SCSI adapter.

If you've installed the Umax software for a Firewire scanner on Mac OS X, you need to remove (or rename): 

  /System/Library/Extensions/UmaxFireWire.kext
  (the name begins with Umax but might have a slightly different name)
If you're using a Canon LiDE 50 on Mac OS X, install the Canon software for the LiDE 35. These two scanners are identical except for the outside plastic, and there's a universal binary driver for the LiDE 35 on www.canon.com.

If you're using a Canon LiDE 80 on Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) and are having problems seeing the scanner or starting VueScan, try re-installing the Canon ScanGear CS software (version 7.1.3.4X or later).

If you're using an Epson 2400/2450 on Mac OS X and are having problems with long startup times, try using the Firewire cable.

Make sure you haven't set "Show input menu in menu bar" in the "International/Input Menu" preferences.

If VueScan hangs with Firewire scanners, make sure OpenFirmware has "security-mode" set to "none". Other settings cause problems.

To use PIE (Pacific Image Electronics) scanners with VueScan, you need to first install CyberView X (not CyberView 32) in the default location. VueScan uses the CyberView X libraries to control the scanner.

To use the Epson Perfection 3170, 4180 or 4490 with VueScan, you need to first install the Epson software for this scanner.

If VueScan hangs when starting up, make sure that you don't have the International Input Menu turned on - this causes problems with VueScan. This is in the International system preferences.

Canon N-series and LIDE scanners are powered directly by the USB port. The USB port must provide a power supply of 500 mA. If you plug the scanner into the USB port on a keyboard or other USB device, the scanner may not work properly. Attach the scanner directly to a USB port on the computer or to a 500 mA self-powered USB hub. If you find that an N-series or LIDE scanner doesn't work with one of your USB ports, try plugging it into the other USB port.

If you're using a Microtech FireSCSI adapter, make sure that you're using SCSI ID 0 and that the SCSI termination is correct.

If you're using an Orange Micro 906F SCSI card, make sure it's upgraded to at least firmware version F1.35.

Windows Release Notes
There's a bug in Microsoft's scsiscan.sys driver when using Firewire or SCSI scanners on 64-bit Windows. Microsoft has produced a hotfix that you can request from them, and it will solve the problem. Microsoft says it isn't for Vista x64, but people have reported that it works fine on Vista x64 also. There are more details at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922498/

If you've set up a shortcut to vuescan.exe and are having problems, try double-clicking c:\vuescan\vuescan.exe directly. This will test whether the problem is with the way the shortcut was set up or whether the problem is with VueScan.

To use PIE (Pacific Image Electronics) scanners with VueScan, you need to first install CyberView X (not CyberView 32). VueScan uses the CyberView X libraries to control the scanner.

To use the Epson Perfection 3170, 4180 or 4490 with VueScan, you need to first install the Epson software for this scanner.

To use most newer HP or Canon scanners, you need to first install the HP or Canon software. VueScan uses HP-supplied and Canon-supplied libraries to talk to these scanners.

If you're using a Microtek scanner, you need to remove the Microtek Scanner Finder from the startup folder in the Start button.

If you're not using one of the above scanners, and if you're using Windows Vista, XP or x64 and you don't want to install the software from the manufacturer, you can use the driver in c:\vuescan (scanners.inf). This driver will work with most scanners. To do this:

  1. Make sure you've answered 'Yes' about installing drivers
  2. Click on 'Computer' (or 'My Computer') with the right mouse button nd choose 'Properties'
  3. Click on the 'Hardware' tab
  4. Click on 'Device Manager'
  5. Click on the scanner with the right mouse button and choose 'Properties'
  6. Click on the 'Driver' tab
  7. Click on 'Uninstall'
  8. Reboot the computer
  9. If Windows asks for a driver for the scanner, tell it to look in c:\vuescan
There have been reports of VueScan freezing while scanning using Minolta scanners when the McAfee virus scanning software is enabled. If you have this problem, try disabling the McAfee software.

If your scanner has a button on the front and if a program starts up when you press this button while running VueScan, you have a program running in the background that you need to stop. To stop this program, press control-alt-delete, choose the task manager and use it to stop this program. One example of this is the Epson Status Monitor.

VueScan works on Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2K/XP, and works with all known SCSI cards. It also works fine with multiple computers on a single SCSI bus (i.e. dual ported access to scanners).

If VueScan won't start and you have Logitech MouseWare or a Logitech keyboard installed, try stopping EM_EXEC.EXE and/or ITOUCH.EXE. There have been some reports of these two programs causing problems with VueScan. (These two Logitech programs cause problems for many other Windows programs as well.) Alternatively, try turning off the "Smart Move" option in MouseWare.

If you have the Adaptec DirectCD Wizard on the Toolbar, you may have to remove it to get VueScan to run.

If you have an ELSA Synergy III graphics card (or possibly other NVideo graphics cards) and VueScan hangs when starting, you may need to disable the Desktop Manager that comes with the card (the file that causes the problem is nvdesk32.dll).

Linux Release Notes
On Linux, run vuescan from any directory. Your serial number will be stored in ".vuescanrc" in your home directory.

If you're using a newer version of Ubuntu Linux, you can install the needed version of libstdc++ with the command "sudo apt-get install libstdc++5". If you're using a newer Linux distribution that's LSB compliant, edit "/etc/udev/rules.d/50-udev-default.rules", find the line that begins with "libusb device access" and change 0644 to 0666.

If you're using a Firewire scanner, make sure you've loaded the sbp2 module.

If you get errors from gtk when starting VueScan, make sure the LANG environment variable is set to C.

If VueScan crashes on startup, make sure you aren't using the idescsi module - this can cause problems.

Note that PIE (Pacific Image Electronics) scanners do not work with VueScan on Linux because CyberView X isn't available on Linux. VueScan uses the CyberView X libraries to control the scanner.

If you're using the Epson Perfection 3170 (GT-9400), make sure you have /usr/lib/libesint32.so from the Epson AVASYS SANE distribution. You also need to set up the environment variable SANEI_EPKOWA_FIRMWAREFILE to point to the firmware file esfw32.bin. For newer versions of iscan, set up ISCAN_FW_DIR instead.

If you're using the Epson Perfection 4180 (GT-F600), make sure you have /usr/lib/libesint43.so from the Epson AVASYS SANE distribution. You also need to set up the environment variable SANEI_EPKOWA_FIRMWAREFILE to point to the firmware file esfw43.bin. For newer versions of iscan, set up ISCAN_FW_DIR instead.

If you're using the Epson Perfection 4490 (GT-X750), make sure you have /usr/lib/libesint54.so from the Epson AVASYS SANE distribution. You also need to set up the environment variable SANEI_EPKOWA_FIRMWAREFILE to point to the firmware file esfw54.bin. For newer versions of iscan, set up ISCAN_FW_DIR instead.

You need to make sure all of the /dev/sg* devices are read/write accessible. To see what scanners are available, type "cat /proc/scsi/scsi".

Note that the Adaptec AVA-1505 SCSI card doesn't work with a Nikon film scanner, and will cause a hard bus hang if you use VueScan with it. This is due to a bug in the aha152x driver. Another bug in this driver causes junk to be appended to the end of a raw scan when using the PhotoSmart. Other SCSI cards seem to work fine with VueScan on Linux.

There have also been problems reported with the Adaptec AVA-2904E and the Canon FS2710, although this combination works fine on Windows.

If you want to add or remove scsi devices without rebooting your system, use the following commands: 

echo "scsi add-single-device 0 0 ? 0" > /proc/scsi/scsi
echo "scsi remove-single-device 0 0 ? 0" > /proc/scsi/scsi

(use the SCSI ID in place of "?" above)
If you're using libusb to access a USB scanner, you need to make sure the protections in /proc/bus/usb are set up properly. There's some information about setting up libusb on Linux.

To use the scanner.o module on Linux, you need to load the scanner driver and specify the vendor ID and product ID of the scanner. For instance, to recognize the Canon N670U, use "modprobe scanner vendor=0x04a9 product=0x220d". Then type "cat /proc/bus/usb/devices" and make sure "Driver=usbscanner" is enabled for your scanner.

If you're using Linux 2.4.12 or later, you don't need to do anything special to have the scanner auto-recognized.

If you're using an earler version of Linux with a USB scanner, set up the SCANNER0 environment variable to point to /dev/usbscanner or /dev/usb/scanner (it needs to be read/write accessible), set up the SCANVID0 environment variable with the USB Vendor ID (VID) and set up the SCANPID0 environment variable with the USB Product ID (PID). You can support up to 8 USB scanners at a time by using SCANNER1, SCANNER2, SCANVID1, SCANVID2, etc.

For instance, to set up VueScan for the Epson 640, use the following commands if you're using csh:

    setenv SCANNER0 /dev/usbscanner
    setenv SCANVID0 04b8
    setenv SCANPID0 010c
or if you're using sh or bash:

    export SCANNER0="/dev/usbscanner"
    export SCANVID0="04b8"
    export SCANPID0="010c"
Note that you don't need to set up these environment variables on newer Linux kernels or if you're using libusb.

If you're having problems with USB timeouts (i.e. with the Nikon CoolScan IV (LS-40), make sure you use the "usb-uhci" (CONFIG_USB_UHCI) module instead of the alternate "uhci" (CONFIG_UHCI_ALT) module. You might also increase the kernel usb timeout value (CONFIG_USB_LONG_TIMEOUT=y).

Removing VueScan
To remove VueScan, delete the entire folder containing VueScan. There are no files installed elsewhere on the system.

Warranty
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Last updated: April 10, 2008