The BIOS has invariably been referred to as the heart of the computer although some would disagree with such a sweeping analysis which tends to glorify in the role of the BIOS. Nevertheless, the computer needs the BIOS and cannot operate effectively without it. This is the basic input and output system which determines whether you are going to be able to effectively use the computer. The same principle applies to DriverAssist which can check the status of the various drivers on the computer, without which you would not be able to make use of the hardware that has been added to the system. BIOS is the first software that is uploaded onto a computer system and there is a very good reason for that fact. This is because it is the stage on which the operating system can perform.
Updated ASPI drivers version 4.71.2 for Windows 98, NT 4, Me, 2000 and XP. Includes ASPICHK version checking utility. The change in 4.71.2 from earlier versions is that it enables tagged queuing. Nero created a xp aspi layer and works under xp but with win 7 32bit or 64bit it does not work correctl in that my translater program just does not.
BIOS allows for the identification of various hardware components so that the OS can use them according to their respective categories of functionality. The motherboard undertakes what could be described as a review process because it routinely updates the BIOS. These updates are designed to pick up and resolve any errors and bugs that may have arisen.
The sheer volume of operations means that you cannot do without an organizing program such as DriverAssist which is designed to pick up the different drivers and ensure that they are linking your hardware to the central operating system. Compatibility with new devices is important since many people tend to upgrade and change their needs accordingly. You could also do a few tweaks that are designed to boost the boot time and remove those annoying delays that can lead to a deterioration of the computer user experience.
Most manufacturers will offer free updates once you buy a product from them so it pays to check from time to time in order to identify what you are missing so that you can do a top-up of sorts. Making the right updates at the right time It is not just a case of downloading anything that you find on the internet.
The BIOS drivers are very specific and they are linked to the brand by way of a given model number which you will use during your searches. A review of the specifications will tell you whether you meet the system requirements or whether there is further additional information that must be considered before making the purchase or download. If you mess up the process then it is entirely possible that your PC will become unbootable, something that is not conducive to smooth operations. The “msinfo32.exe” file will give you some of the details that you need for the search including the identification protocol.
Given the complexity of the information which it handles, the BIOS has a reputation for being a complex part that is not suitable for handling by novices. However, for the vast majority, they never need to look at the motherboard or BIOS since these items are designed to function independently. Furthermore, if you have; even the drivers themselves will cease to be a problem because you know what you need to buy and upgrade by scanning the dialogue box.
I have may Nikon LS-30's and LS-2000's working successfully on Windows 7 32-bit. This is a native installation: -Adaptec 2940AU SCSI card -Adaptec 2940 drivers use the Vista drivers -Adaptec ASPI 4.71a2 -Nikon Scan 3.1.2 Installation was a BITCH, especially ASPI. The only way I got it installed was to print out the install.bat file and then run the steps MANUALLY in a DOS box. The DOS box was set for: -Windows XP SP2 compatibility mode -'Run as Administrator' -Give 'Everyone' 'Full Control' permissions The same above 3 parameters were used (necessary or not) for both all installation (setup) programs, and then they were applied to all.exe programs after they were installed (e.g. These 3 parameters were applied to the Nikon Scan setup program when it was run, and then they were also applied to NikonScan.exe after the installation program installed it). Not a straightforward or easy installation, BUT IT DOES WORK.
Note that there is, as far as I can determine, no native Nikon Scan installation possible for 64-bit Windows 7, but it may be possible to either use VueScan and a 'Ratoc' converter, or to use the 'XP Mode' if you have Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate and a CPU that has hardware virtualization technology. Barry Watzman 3/2/2010, 9:04 น.
Barry Watzman wrote: There is another possible option for Win7 users - it's possible that some of the more advanced Linux based Live CD's may be able to run these scanners. Nothing needs to be installed to try these CD's as the OS runs entirely from the CD - and if you scan to a USB drive they won't touch your hard drive at all (they'll still run on a machine with no hard drive fitted). The point being if it becomes difficult to install your scanner on newer windows versions or impossible if you have an unsupported SCSI card this option may get you out of a hole with the minor inconvenience of booting from a CD each time you want to do a scan and being on CD it's virtually future proof unless the disc gets scratched (it can't get killed off with any future MS service packs).
I know Knoppix versions of Linux usually support these Nikon scanners (have to use native Linux scanning tools though unless you run vuescan from a pendrive after booting the CD):- Barry Watzman 4/2/2010, 20:25 น. Re: 'I'm trying to install a coolscan III under Windows 7, but when i run the Nikon Scan the program doesn't find the device (the scanner) I'm trying with a Tekram DC-395 U card.
I want to know which driver are you using for the coolscan III scanner.' The drivers for the Nikon scanner are part of Nikon Scan 3.1.2. But I don't think that's your problem. The symptom you report is usually caused by failing to have a fully and properly installed ASPI layer of software. The version I used is 4.71a2 (aka 4.71.2) This normally comes from Adapted (and they are a bitch to install under Windows 7), but the Adaptec versions of ASPI will only work with an Adaptec SCSI card.
I STRONGLY suggest that you get an Adaptec 2940 series card (either the 2940U or 2940AU (not any of the 'W' wide variants). Also note that a native installation is absolutely impossible under 64-bit versions of Windows 7 (or, for that matter, Vista or even XP). This is only possible with 32-bit Windows (you MIGHT have a chance with 64-bit Windows and 'XP Mode', I have not tried that myself).
Text of older posts on this subject follow The 3rd step just runs the program REGXP.EXE, which, again, can be done manually (set the compatibility mode to XP SP2, set 'run as administrator' and give 'Full Control' to 'All Users' before running this program). Also, to the extent possible, perform these 3 compatibility configuration steps as well on the two files that you manually copied after they are copied to their destination locations). Again, this ONLY works on 32-bit Windows 7 (or Vista); there is no hope for any 64-bit OS (I'm not sure if 'XP Mode' might work or not when using a 64-bit version of Windows 7). Martin wrote: Barryfirst at all thanks for sharing your knowledge. I'm trying to install a coolscan III under Windows 7, but when i run the Nikon Scan the program doesn't find the device (the scanner) I'm trying with a Tekram DC-395 U card. I want to know which driver are you using for the coolscan III scanner.
Thanks in advance for your reply. - frmsrcurl: Andrew Toms 7/4/2010, 18:58 น. Thanks to all of you for sharing your knowledge.
I am so close I can taste it, but not there yet. We have; Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit 2GB RAM Nikon LS-2000 Adaptec 2490U/UW (I am not sure how to tell which is which) -has a HD68F socket on the back plate ASPI 4.7 correctly (I think) installed So far; The SCSI card 'sees' and identifies the scanner when the PC boots up When I open the NikonScan (v3.1.2) s/w, it no longer gives a 'device not found' error. BUT -when I open NikonScan, the splash screen never goes away -it just 'hangs' at this point. Thoughts and suggestions welcomed. Martin wrote: Barryfirst at all thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I'm trying to install a coolscan III under Windows 7, but when i run the Nikon Scan the program doesn't find the device (the scanner) I'm trying with a Tekram DC-395 U card. I want to know which driver are you using for the coolscan III scanner. Thanks in advance for your reply. - frmsrcurl. Barry Watzman 8/4/2010, 7:43 น. The 68-pin socket on the back of your 2940 means it's an 'ultra-wide' variant (2940UW; UW = Ultra Wide). This is not the preferred card for a Nikon scanner, although it can be made to work with the right cable, termination and configuration.
The 2940U/2940AU (narrow cards with a 50-pin connector on the back) are really preferred. You can usually find these on E-Bay for $5 or less (sometimes for $1) plus about $5 more for shipping. You may have a bad or wrong cable. The fact that you are connecting a 50-pin (narrow) device to a 68-pin (wide) SCSI card introduces a lot of variables would simply go away if you had the narrow version of the card. Given that the cost is so low, I'd be inclined to replace the card unless you get it resolved. In particular, the 'wide' scsi bus has lines that do not connect to anything/anywhere, but which may still need to be terminated. It's also possible that the scanner itself is defective.
Does it pass it's power on self-test? Andrew Toms 9/4/2010, 5:22 น. Thanks Barry, The Adaptec 2940UW card was free, so I thought I would give it a go (the scanner cost me $150 on Craigslist). The SCSI cable is brand new (StarTech HD68-to-HD50). Scanner appears to do its POST ok (steady green light, then slow blink 1/s, then fast blink 5/s, then steady green again). It does not make any noise, and I cannot see a lamp illuminate anywhere (as opposed to flatbed scanners, which often do this?).
This device is new to me, so I am not sure what it is 'supposed' to do. No manual or instructions came with it.
The Adaptec card appears to recognize the scanner -when the PC powers- up, the SCSI BIOS screen comes up, and it identifies a Nikon LS2000 scanner ID#2 -I took that to be a good sign. I did verify more closely that I have the right ASPI layer installed, the ASPICHK gives me back the correct versions (4.7 etc) that I have seen posted elsewhere. Willing to poke at it a bit more (and try a different card if they are that cheap) before giving up. On Apr 8, 10:43 am, Barry Watzman wrote: The 68-pin socket on the back of your 2940 means it's an 'ultra-wide' variant (2940UW; UW = Ultra Wide).
This is not the preferred card for a Nikon scanner, although it can be made to work with the right cabletermination and configuration. The 2940U/2940AU (narrow cards with a 50-pin connector on the back) are really preferred.
You can usually find these on E-Bay for $5 or less (sometimes for $1) plus about $5 more for shipping. You may have a bad or wrong cable. The fact that you are connecting a 50-pin (narrow) device to a 68-pin (wide) SCSI card introduces a lot of variables would simply go away if you had the narrow version of the card. Given that the cost is so low, I'd be inclined to replace the card unless you get it resolved.
In particular, the 'wide' scsi bus has lines that do not connect to anything/anywhere, but which may still need to be terminated. It's also possible that the scanner itself is defective.
Does it pass it's power on self-test? Andrew Toms 9/4/2010, 6:25 น.
UPDATE Things got much more interesting once I found and removed the transit lock screw on the underside of the unit (there is another one in the back panel). NikonScan still would not recognize the device. BUT -Hamrick VueScan DOES see it, and it runs. I got one fuzzy preview image from a slide, everything else is a fuzzy wash. I am suspecting the leadscrew drive might be jammed at end of travel (I can now see the LEDS illuminating the front edge of my slide, but it never 'scans').
On Apr 9, 8:22 am, Andrew Toms wrote: Thanks BarryThe Adaptec 2940UW card was free, so I thought I would give it a go (the scanner cost me $150 on Craigslist). The SCSI cable is brand new (StarTech HD68-to-HD50). Scanner appears to do its POST ok (steady green light, then slow blink 1/s, then fast blink 5/s, then steady green again). It does not make any noise, and I cannot see a lamp illuminate anywhere (as opposed to flatbed scanners, which often do this?). This device is new to me, so I am not sure what it is 'supposed' to do.
No manual or instructions came with it. The Adaptec card appears to recognize the scanner -when the PC powers- up, the SCSI BIOS screen comes up, and it identifies a Nikon LS2000 scanner ID#2 -I took that to be a good sign. I did verify more closely that I have the right ASPI layer installedthe ASPICHK gives me back the correct versions (4.7 etc) that I have seen posted elsewhere. Willing to poke at it a bit more (and try a different card if they are that cheap) before giving up.
Barry Watzman 11/4/2010, 19:17 น. There are two transit screws. The holes on the back are the STORAGE holes. For transit, one goes in the hole on the bottom, the other goes into a hole just inside the front edge of the film adapter compartment, on the left side. You can't just stick these in any old way or time; before they can be inserted, the mechanism has to be put into the 'transit park' mode. If the scanner needs service, this may not be possible, in which case the scanner will need to be shipped without the screws (in which case it is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that you use a relatively large box with LOTS of good, shock absorbing padding.
An inserted transit screw WILL cause a POST failure (fast blinking). Now that both screws are removed, how does the unit behave on power up? Note, over 80% of Nikon scanners sold online are defective. Most don't work, and of those that do, most have dirty optics and need cleaning (not withstanding that they will produce a scan). Please see: Due to another commitment, I am not accepting additional repairs, but I might make an exception. Please contact me by E-mail Suggestion that might get it working: Take off the covers (4 screws) and the front plastic fascia (snap at the top). The main stepper motor is below the film adapter opening.
It's shaft is slotted. Using a screwdriver, turn it counterclockwise if the unit is full forward, or clockwise if it's full back. Also, 'rock' the optical block (the large black plastic piece with the chrome steel rails on it) forward and back (alternately press down on the optical block at the front, then the back).
Turn it on and see if it now works (you can do this without reinstalling the front fascia or covers, but keep your hands out of the power supply (the rear 1/3 of the scanner). Note that, even if it superficially works, it probably still needs servicing. Nigel Feltham 12/4/2010, 10:24 น. Barry Watzman wrote: There are two transit screws. The holes on the back are the STORAGE holes. For transit, one goes in the hole on the bottom, the other goes into a hole just inside the front edge of the film adapter compartmenton the left side. You can't just stick these in any old way or time; before they can be inserted, the mechanism has to be put into the 'transit park' mode.
If the scanner needs service, this may not be possible, in which case the scanner will need to be shipped without the screws (in which case it is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that you use a relatively large box with LOTS of good, shock absorbing padding. An inserted transit screw WILL cause a POST failure (fast blinking). Now that both screws are removed, how does the unit behave on power up? Note, over 80% of Nikon scanners sold online are defective.
Most don't work, and of those that do, most have dirty optics and need cleaning (not withstanding that they will produce a scan). Having owned several I'd have to add that not only are most scanners sold online defective but those sold as second-user virtually anywhere unless serviced first.
The Grease used by Nikon is prone to drying and seizing the mechanism and the mirrors will coat with dust unless the scanner is stored and used resting on it's left side as all the main optics are at the bottom and don't have any covering preventing dust (keeping it on the side helps dust fall into the casing where there's nothing major to coat with it). In my limited experience even most units sold as working will have dirty optics - the users often don't notice as they would have still got images they'd consider good as the dust causes blurred highlight (shadows on negs) visible best in mount area of slides as a hazy mist where there should only be blackness. Of course this won't be visible to you until it's mechanically functional. The symptoms here do sound exactly what I've had on my scanner prior to servicing - for some reason when the grease hardens the mechanism can still move in one direction so every time it tries to initialise it moves closer and closer to one end (so you may get 1 or 2 scans) then locks solid at that point unless you turn it by hand to free it using Barry's instructions and you'll get another scan before jamming again. There are a few online DIY guides to repairing these scanners but I'd only recommend these as a last resort (when no-one else can do the work) or to someone mechanically minded (who's done similar repairs before) as better to send the scanner to someone like Barry unless you're confident in what you're doing as one bad slip and you've no scanner (especially when it comes to the optics - the mirrors are silvered on the front surface, not the back like household mirrors, and easily scratched rendering the scanner useless). Croy 26/9/2010, 19:46 น.
On Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:04:29 -0500, Barry Watzman wrote: A few additional notes on installing Nikon LS-30 and LS-2000 film scanners under Windows 7 and Windows Vista: When Nikon originally sold these scanners, they supplied Adaptec 290x model SCSI cards (e.g. THESE CARDS DON'T WORK WITH XP AND LATER OPERATING SYSTEMS (with the possible exception of the 2906 (MAYBE)). If you are attempting to use an LS-30 or an LS-2000. Upgrade to an Adaptec 2940 series PCI SCSI card, but be sure to use one of the 'narrow' cards (this is a reference to SCSI bus width, not physical dimensions) and not the 'wide' or 'ultra wide' cards ('ultra' without wide, e.g.
'ultra narrow' (!! My preferred card is the AHA-2940AU, but the original AHA-2940U is also fine. Note also that you will need a new cable or an adapter; the 2940's have SCSI-II connectors on them (the same connector as the scanner itself), while the 290x cards had DB-25 connectors on the SCSI cards.
Great info! My new Windows 7 won't run my Iomega SCSI card either, but I'm wondering if I got an Adaptec as mentioned above, if I might be able to get my wonderful old HP ScanJet IIcx working as well. I'm a registered user of Vuescan. Any thoughts?
- croy Rob 26/9/2010, 23:18 น. Make sure the SCSI card is a full card and not a light version as supplied with some scanners. Most SCSI cards work even when they recommended Adaptec types cause that is what the scanner had been tested on and that was the only reason. SCSI is a standard so they must work the same. Have you tried to install Vuescan this may place the drivers in the correct locations then the other programmes will also use them. I just built a W7 64x computer for a friend who has a Nikon LS40 you can no longer get drivers to support the scanner/W7. Loading the old drivers it would not work so he tried a trial version of Vuescan used and trailed that, next he again tried the Nikon drivers and that started to work.
So for some reason it must have picked up some Vuescan drivers to enable a working scanner through Nikon software. As for the scsi does W7 come with ASPI?? This was one of the problems when the older LS10 scsi scanner did not work you could download it off the Vuescan site and load it into your system. Croy 27/9/2010, 15:50 น.
Croy wrote: My new Windows 7 won't run my Iomega SCSI card either, but I'm wondering if I got an Adaptec as mentioned above, if I might be able to get my wonderful old HP ScanJet IIcx working as well. I'm a registered user of Vuescan. Any thoughts? Should work I use Win 7 x64 edition, a low profile adaptec SCSI adapter and vuescan for my LS-2000. There are several SCSI adapters you may get running with Windows 7, but only with the 64-bit edition.
You have to check wich SCSI adapters are supported with Windows Server 2008 R2 and use the drivers from a trial downoad of that operating system, they work perfectly with Windows 7 x64. If you run Win 7 x32, you may check the SCSI drivers for Windows Server 2008 Wolfgang - Bei der Halbwertzeit von Digitalkameras drfte diese Betrachtung so interessant sein wie der berhmte Sack Reis in China. Rudolf Uhlmann am 3 Sep 2003 in de.alt.rec.digitalfotografie burningman, 8:14 น.
Barry, first at all thanks for sharing your knowledge. It is highly appreciated.
I've a question to Adaptec ASPI 4.71a2. I downloaded it from Adaptecs WebSite with the URL. There is no zip file within this download.
I can run file aspi471a2.exe. It creates directories C:/adaptec/vista/ with these files Setup File AIC78U2, Setup File Aic78xx, File aic78u2.sys and File aic78xx.sys. I cannot find the files you metion that must be used for manual installation in Windows 7. So I'm afraid I missed something with the download from adaptec.
Where did you find the ASPI you used for your installation, please? Could you please tell me the URL? Thank you, and have a great day. Burningman from Switzerland HUNPeti, 2:32 น.
I'm trying to make it work with an adaptec aic-7850p fast/wide scsi controller. Which controller you used to make it work under windows 7 64 bit? And which cable configuration? Rob;1250393 Wrote: On 8:50 AM, croy wrote: On Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:46:18 -0500, Barry Watzman wrote: I have may Nikon LS-30's and LS-2000's working successfully on Windows 7 32-bit. This is a native installation: -Adaptec 2940AU SCSI card -Adaptec 2940 drivers use the Vista drivers -Adaptec ASPI 4.71a2 -Nikon Scan 3.1.2 Installation was a., especially ASPI.
The only way I got it actigner, 14:52 น. Barry, It appears that you are an expert on Nikon SCSI film scanners. I picked up a couple of Nikon scanners (LS-20 and LS-30) a while back and have been frustrated trying to get them working in either XP or Win 7. In XP they both show up just fine in the device manager, I have the ASPI layer established (XP), and all drivers are installed correctly as far as I know.
When I access them the using either Nikon or Silverfast software the application hangs. Ironically, Vuescan operates both scanners just fine so I know they work. I’m also using the Adaptec 2940AU per your recommendation.
Fortunately I am not dependent on these scanners as I have a Coolscan 5000ED that is USB and works great in X32 or X64 Win 7. Any help would be appreciated. Al HUNPeti, 7:04 น. Finally I bought an AHA-2940U S1 card. I tried everything under windows 7 32-bit and its still not working for me.
The ASPI driver is installed (at least the aspichk says it) Both the scsi card and the scanner are recognized by the windows 7 and installed well. The scanner is working great with vuescan. (even under windows 7 64 bit) But when I'm starting the nikon scan software it says that: 'Nikon Scan was unable to find any active devices' Have you got any idea what I'm making wrong?
And what does this exactly mean: -Give 'Everyone' 'Full Control' permissions.? Where can I set it in the windows? I'm using Hungarian Windows 7 Ultimate. Is it possible that its not working the same as english one?:S I hope you can help me. Croy, 17:12 น.
On Sat, 20 Nov 2010 09:04:56 -0600, HUNPeti wrote: Hi! Finally I bought an AHA-2940U S1 card.
I tried everything under windows 7 32-bit and its still not working for me. The ASPI driver is installed (at least the aspichk says it) Both the scsi card and the scanner are recognized by the windows 7 and installed well. The scanner is working great with vuescan.
(even under windows 7 64 bit) But when I'm starting the nikon scan software it says that: 'Nikon Scan was unable to find any active devices' Have you got any idea what I'm making wrong? Was the Nikon software installed before, or after, you installed the new SCSI card? If it was installed before, perhaps uninstalling it (the Nikon software), and then re-installing it will help. Just guessing, but it probably wouldn't hurt anything, except your available free time.
If the software was installed after you got the new SCSI card working in Windows, then I'm out of ideas. I'm no expert, so paying me to shut up is probably wiser than letting me keep talking for free. croy Rob, 22:21 น. On 12:12 PM, croy wrote: On Sat, 20 Nov 2010 09:04:56 -0600, HUNPeti wrote: Hi! Finally I bought an AHA-2940U S1 card. I tried everything under windows 7 32-bit and its still not working for me.
The ASPI driver is installed (at least the aspichk says it) Both the scsi card and the scanner are recognized by the windows 7 and installed well. The scanner is working great with vuescan. (even under windows 7 64 bit) But when I'm starting the nikon scan software it says that: 'Nikon Scan was unable to find any active devices' Have you got any idea what I'm making wrong? Was the Nikon software installed before, or after, you installed the new SCSI card? If it was installed beforeperhaps uninstalling it (the Nikon software), and then re-installing it will help. Just guessing, but it probably wouldn't hurt anything, except your available free time.
If the software was installed after you got the new SCSI card working in Windows, then I'm out of ideas. I'm no expert, so paying me to shut up is probably wiser than letting me keep talking for free. When you boot up the computer is the scanner switched on?
The (scsi device) scanner must be found you can't just switch the scanner on and start scanning. The trick is to go to the device manager and see if the scanner is listed, if not then use the Device manager and scan for new devices and see if it shows up, should work then.
HUNPeti 1/12/2010, 8:17 น. Yes, the scanner was on during the booting process, and it is recognized by the card. The scanner is also listed in the device manager, the scsi card also installed well, maybe I'll try to uninstall everything and than install everything back, but in my opinion, it will not help:S. The error message is like, when there is some problem with the aspi layer.! And I find out some interesting thing. It's no matter where I set the SCSI ID on scanner its always recognized as 0. I also wanted to ask that its impossible to make it work under windows 7 64 bit because there is no driver for the adaptec card or other reasons?
Because I found a working windows 7 64bit driver for the adaptec aha-2940u card. I uploaded it here: [email protected] 10/1/2014, 1:19 น.
Hi All, HAPPY NEWS. At last I have got my LS30 III to work with Windows 7 64 bit.
I've been trying to sort this out for a long time but: Check this web page out for details. It is easier than it seems and it works.
I've just saved myself a thousand plus pounds. You require a Windows Vista 64 bit file (all explained on the web page) plus you do require Vuescan.
It provides the driver everyone is looking for but windows will not accept it without this brilliant work around. Enjoy your LS30 again and be productive. Here's the link: [email protected] 7/10/2015, 9:53 น. Sorry to resuscitate such an elderly thread but I am wondering if someone could assist me with a spurious error message on my Nikon Coolscan LS-30 please? I haven't been able to get it working with the Nikon scan software v 3.1.2 ('Nikon Scan was unable to see any active devices') and Nikon cant identify why but told me to try VueScan. Vuescan (demo) sees and identifies the scanner as an LS30 but (without doing any real checking) keeps telling me to load film in the tray. It does this with the slide 'cartridge' and the negatives 'cartridge'.
Do you have any idea what this error message means please? Nikon hasn't got the vaguest idea but postulates that it might mean XP isnt working properly with the 98SE scanner because of some SCSI speed compatibility issue?
VueScan wonders whether the tray might need pushing in a bit further, but it gives this error message with both trays. Was there ever a problem with getting the trays to 'click' into position? I did see one reference on line to this problem but it seemed to go away with turning off and on a bit?
I have had this scanner since it was new, though I havent used it for a number of years and because the software/hardware was a bit ponderous, I have never scanned more than a half dozen pics with it. Martin Smith 8/10/2015, 6:26 น.
On 17:52, wrote: Sorry to resuscitate such an elderly thread but I am wondering if someone could assist me with a spurious error message on my Nikon Coolscan LS-30 please? I haven't been able to get it working with the Nikon scan software v 3.1.2 ('Nikon Scan was unable to see any active devices') and Nikon cant identify why but told me to try VueScan.
Vuescan (demo) sees and identifies the scanner as an LS30 but (without doing any real checking) keeps telling me to load film in the tray. It does this with the slide 'cartridge' and the negatives 'cartridge'. Do you have any idea what this error message means please? Nikon hasn't got the vaguest idea but postulates that it might mean XP isnt working properly with the 98SE scanner because of some SCSI speed compatibility issue? VueScan wonders whether the tray might need pushing in a bit further, but it gives this error message with both trays. Was there ever a problem with getting the trays to 'click' into position? I did see one reference on line to this problem but it seemed to go away with turning off and on a bit?
I would guess it is probably a slight bug in vuescan, which I never liked very much, I had one of these scanners for many years, even at one stage got some software from nikon to run on xp, but it was not very good, you could not adjust the scanning resolution. I have had this scanner since it was new, though I havent used it for a number of years and because the software/hardware was a bit ponderous, I have never scanned more than a half dozen pics with it. The best suggestion I can make is to find an old G4 Mac which comes with SCSI built in and try running it off that, The mac software may well be on the original install disc. They are good scanners though now I use and epson V700, much faster.
Good luck - Martin replies to newsgroup only please. [email protected] 8/10/2015, 10:26 น. On Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 9:26:12 AM UTC-4, Martin Smith wrote: I would guess it is probably a slight bug in vuescan, which I never liked very much, I had one of these scanners for many years, even at one stage got some software from nikon to run on xp- Martin Curiously, as I say, Nikon hasn't got any idea how to get their software to run with this scanner on XP. Do you by any chance remember how you did it please? Their site mentions Nikon Scan v4 but now they say the SCSI drivers are only present in v3.
The latest v3 just doesn't identify the scanner at all, whereas VueScan does, - so I assume the drivers for USBConnect and the ASPI layers are all OK. I'd just like to see whether Nikon Scan identifies a problem with seeing that there is film in the tray.
I would dread having to get an Adaptec USBConnect working on a G4, most of which now run some flavour of OSX Martin Smith 8/10/2015, 12:08 น. On 18:26, wrote: On Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 9:26:12 AM UTC-4, Martin Smith wrote: I would guess it is probably a slight bug in vuescan, which I never liked very much, I had one of these scanners for many years, even at one stage got some software from nikon to run on xp- Martin Curiously, as I say, Nikon hasn't got any idea how to get their software to run with this scanner on XP. Do you by any chance remember how you did it please? Their site mentions Nikon Scan v4 but now they say the SCSI drivers are only present in v3.
It was many years ago but I got the software from nikon, after a few phone calls but it wasn't much good. The latest v3 just doesn't identify the scanner at all, whereas VueScan does, - so I assume the drivers for USBConnect and the ASPI layers are all OK. I'd just like to see whether Nikon Scan identifies a problem with seeing that there is film in the tray. I would dread having to get an Adaptec USBConnect working on a G4, most of which now run some flavour of OSX I meant to say, get one which is running classic, they work fine in OS9, they are not at all supported in OSX, it would probably also work on one of the old round coloured iMacs, that has built in scsi, that would be a better bet.
[email protected] 8/10/2015, 13:20 น. OK Thanks for that, it seems the 3.1.2 software does contain the right drivers, they just call them LS2000 drivers.
Still, I wonder why Vuescan identifies the LS30 whereas 3.1.2 says 'no active scanner connected' Anyway, Now I have to try to figure out what it means when, on POST with the SCSI cable disconnected, the unit ejects its film negative, flashes slowly, buzzes loudly for 5 seconds, flashes fast about 15 times and then settles down to the steady green light. [email protected] 7/12/2015, 8:57 น. Thanks for all your help guys: The problem seems to be that although I have had this scanner since Windows 98 days, as I haven't used it for a number of years, the lubrication has gone hard and when appropriate rails don't move inside it on POST, these error messages result. Unfortunately, unless anyone chimes in telling me this is possibly wrong, the unit cant be lubricated without stripping down to virtually the last bolt, which is exorbitantly expensive given the cost of any more modern scanner. Anyone care to recommend a modern scanner for a one-shot scan of large numbers of transparencies and negatives please? Charlie Hoffpauir 7/12/2015, 9:37 น. On Mon, 7 Dec 2015 08:57:06 -0800 (PST), wrote: Thanks for all your help guys: The problem seems to be that although I have had this scanner since Windows 98 days, as I haven't used it for a number of years, the lubrication has gone hard and when appropriate rails don't move inside it on POST, these error messages result.
Unfortunately, unless anyone chimes in telling me this is possibly wrong, the unit cant be lubricated without stripping down to virtually the last bolt, which is exorbitantly expensive given the cost of any more modern scanner. Anyone care to recommend a modern scanner for a one-shot scan of large numbers of transparencies and negatives please?
I think the huge shift to digital photograpy has made slide scanners an unprofitable product line. The only modern scanners I've seen recently are basically high resolution flat bed types. I've heard some of these are quite good, but I don't have any experience with them. When my LS-40 started having poor scans, I searched the web and found an excellent article on how to clean the mirror. It was pretty easy to do, and it worked wonders. A quick search for lubricating an LS-2000 yields an article at that looks pretty easy to follow.
The poster says it's a 2 hour job, which probably means at least 3 hours for someone who's never done it before. I'd certainly want to try that before investing in something new that might not serve your needs. [email protected] 7/12/2015, 10:40 น. I did see that article and thought I might give it a try as it seemed to involve a lot of 'remove 4 screws from panel X positioned at. But then when i read it more carefully, it actually sounds relatively frightening in its complexity, with all the cables and positionings etc You are right about the current crop of scanners.
They are all EITHER complex semi-professionally priced units OR they all seem designed for Windows 98SE and have things like serial connectors (I even have a Lightlid 35 unit here for which I would have to buy a Microtek scanner!) That was why I asked the question. And I seem to remember passing a multifunction scanner in the street a few years go which had negative/transparency support?
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Charlie Hoffpauir 7/12/2015, 11:42 น. I washoping you wouldnt say that my LS30 should give such better results that it should be repaired, and that you wouldnt suggest that modern units might not be as good save in a 4x6 consume sense. Bearing in mind the text ' It requires a high-level of technical competence and mechanical dexterity,such as an 'A+ Certification' Computer Technician plus 3 years experience, or equivalent, and demonstrated ability to handle and understand complex, delicate optical mechanisms and instruments.
' I thought I would give it a try as I did use to fix HTC Wizards and promptly got completely lost at 'P) manually run the Autofocus up and down and lube the four bearings. There are two short post type bearings on the bottom of both sides of the mechanism.
And there are two fork type bearings that slide up and down on the upper X-axis shaft. Also lube the four contact points on the two leaf springs on bottom that provide return pressure on the mechanism ' when I couldn't see or identify anything he was referring to without pictures, which he helpfully doesn't actually provide. So on reassembly, the unit POSTS a whole lot smoother with all the lubricating which I did (not much and apparently not enough!) and still gives the same error message (15 blink) pattern it gave before I started.
No modern options seem to cost as much as the $145 it seems to cost to get this thing done properly?? Maybe I should get a 22 megapixel Jumbl all in one? Martin Smith 8/12/2015, 1:00 น. Hi, I run a commercial photo scanning service and over the last 12 years I've picked up a number of scanners. In my opinion the Nikons give the best results on 35mm (we use Coolscan 5000s) and throughput is excellent with the batch slide attachment. We also have Epson flatbeds, the latest being the V750.
The results are pretty good and personally I like them almost as much as the Nikons. You can put a number of slides into the carrier to give a batch facility so bulk work isn't such a grind. If you decide to take the Epson route I'd recommend using Silverfast software which I feel gives you better scanner control and yields better scans. You can set each slide / negative to its own values even in a batch scan. If you'd like to send me a few slides I'd be happy to run them through both types of scanner for you so you can compare, no cost of course. [email protected] 8/12/2015, 12:37 น.
On Sunday, January 3, 2010 at 11:46:18 PM UTC-5, Barry Watzman wrote: I have may Nikon LS-30's and LS-2000's working successfully on Windows 7 32-bit. This is a native installation: -Adaptec 2940AU SCSI card -Adaptec 2940 drivers use the Vista drivers -Adaptec ASPI 4.71a2 -Nikon Scan 3.1.2 Installation was a BITCH, especially ASPI. The only way I got it installed was to print out the install.bat file and then run the steps MANUALLY in a DOS box. The DOS box was set for: -Windows XP SP2 compatibility mode -'Run as Administrator' -Give 'Everyone' 'Full Control' permissions The same above 3 parameters were used (necessary or not) for both all installation (setup) programs, and then they were applied to all.exe programs after they were installed (e.g. These 3 parameters were applied to the Nikon Scan setup program when it was run, and then they were also applied to NikonScan.exe after the installation program installed it). Not a straightforward or easy installation, BUT IT DOES WORK.
Note that there is, as far as I can determine, no native Nikon Scan installation possible for 64-bit Windows 7, but it may be possible to either use VueScan and a 'Ratoc' converter, or to use the 'XP Mode' if you have Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate and a CPU that has hardware virtualization technology. I want to thank you for this post as it has allowed me to get my LS-2000 working with Nikon Scan 3.2.1, Windows 7 32 bit, and an Adaptec 2940UW PRO scsi card. The only thing new that I had to discover was that Nikon Scan worked if I booted the computer with the scanner on but wouldn't work if I turned it on after booting the computer even though I forced device manager to scan the computer and install the scanner.
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