TITLE
    Support for Apple Scanners
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Created:
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26184
3/5/99
1/3/01

TOPIC

    This article has been created to direct customers to technical support for Apple Scanners.


DISCUSSION

    Please be aware that issues and solutions for Older System Software found in the knoledgebase have often been solved in more recent releases of System Software. Therefore, it is recommended that you run the most recent system software on your Macintosh Computer.

    For support and information on Older Macintosh Operating Systems please see article 26181 . Please be aware that if you upgrade to Mac OS 8.0 or later you will need to install the Scanner Driver 4.2 or later. See below for information on this driver and where to find it.

    If you have looked at product support information in the resources listed below and have not found a resolution to your Mac OS related issue, you may wish to proceed directly to the appropriate Tech Exchange forum listed below.

    Apple Scanners:
    Apple Computer has offered three versions of scanners. These were:
    • Apple Scanner
    • Apple OneScanner
    • Apple Color OneScanner (1200/30 and 600/27)

    There were a variety of software packages and options that you could be used with these scanners. Article number 16500 describes them and the available software.

    Tech Info Library and Tech Info Library Archives:

    You can find technical information on all Scanner models in the knowledgebase by Browsing or Searching . There are over 14,000 frequently updated technical articles. The Tech Info Library Archive contains knowledgebase articles covering products eight years or older. Archived articles are not updated.

    There is a seperate category in the knowledgebase for Scanner Software. Use the following link to browse this group of articles: Scanner Software

    Where to Find Original Scanner Software
    This information can be found in the article number 60006: " Software Fulfillment Options ". This software is only available through Software Fulfillment and cannot be downloaded from Apple Support Web sites.

    Where to Find Drivers for Apple Scanners
    Drivers for Apple scanners can be found on the Apple Software Update Web page at http://www.apple.com/swupdates . The latest version of the driver is 4.3, use scanner as the search word to locate the 4.3 version for download.

    Note: The current version of the Apple Scanner driver (v4.3) is not compatible with the original black and white Apple Scanner. Apple Scanner 4.3 requires Ofoto v2.0.1 or later, and Apple Color OneScanner software v2.0 or later. The original Apple Scanner uses Applescan 1.0.2 or Hyperscan 2.0.1.

    Customers who attempt to use Scanner 4.3 with the original Apple Scanner may have the scanner extension X'ed out at startup and be unable to communicate with the scanner.

    Customers who wish to use the original Apple Scanner with a Power Macintosh G3 (Blue and White) and the Apple SCSI card should use Scanner v4.2.

    Tech Exchange - Discussion Forum
    If you have searched the Tech Info Library and Software Updates and you are still unable to find an answer to your Apple Scanner related question please visit the Imaging Discussion Forum. You can use the search option to search for discussions relating to your question, or you can browse through the existing posts. Finally, if you have exhausted all other options please post your question. If you are new to the Discussion Forum there is a Help document available at the top of every page called " How to Use ".

    Key issues and support information regarding Scanner Products:
    The following articles have been identified as providing relevant support information for Apple Scanners:

    Article 17997: " Apple Scanner: Frequently Asked Questions "
    Article 22143: " Printers & Imaging: Frequently Asked Questions "
    Archive Article 11094: " A ppl e Software: System 7.5.3 rev 2 Compatibility "
    Article 16486: " Apple OneScanner: Connecting to PC w/o Accessory Kit "
    Article 9961: " Ofoto for Windows: Description "

    If you have tried all of the above Online options for solving your Apple Scanner related question and you still need help, please review the Support Options Web site.


Document Information
Product Area: Peripherals
Category: Scanner Hardware
Sub Category: Apple Color OneScanner; Apple OneScanner; Apple Scanner; Color OneScanner 1200/30; Color OneScanner 600/27; OneScanner for Windows; General Topics

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