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Amiga computer related discussion => General chat about Amiga topics => Topic started by: swift240 on May 27, 2007, 11:21:09 AM

Title: Paralell port Scanner
Post by: swift240 on May 27, 2007, 11:21:09 AM

Does any one use a Scanner on there Amiga?
A Parallel port Scanner?
If so then what make was it, and what drivers did/do you use?

I have a ScanMagic parallel Scanner and so far cannot get any drivers for it.

TIA,

Mike.

Title: Re: Paralell port Scanner
Post by: orange on May 27, 2007, 11:53:01 AM

be careful, the ports are different (http://www.amigaforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1728&sid=047d805643478c0b351185b457d9d435)

Title: Re: Paralell port Scanner
Post by: wurzel on May 27, 2007, 12:17:37 PM

Yes, I do. I bought it years ago, an Epson GT5000, cost £375! I use ImageFX but you have to get a special cable, an ASDG or something.

It`s worked flawlessy for years so I see no need to change, although USB scanners are cheap, plentiful and some are capable of being used on the Amiga. I wouldn`t go for a parallel one nowadys.

Title: Re: Paralell port Scanner
Post by: Cass on May 27, 2007, 01:33:00 PM

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USB scanners are cheap, plentiful and some are capable of being used on the Amiga.

Which model? S/w & drivers? I`m interested in to this ;-)

Title: Re: Paralell port Scanner
Post by: wurzel on May 27, 2007, 02:06:58 PM

Search first for the software: Poseidon for the USB software, which tells you the scanner software (FXScan, I think) then the compatible scanners.

www.platon42.de is the poseidon homepage, IIRC.