Scanning Software for Mac

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Scanning Software for Mac

I have a MacOS Venture 31.1 with an Epson V600 Scanner and trying to utilize SilverFast 8.8.

I go through all the procedures with SilverFast - try the PreScan and only shows in the small preview box NOT in the larger PreView window on the right. I have looked everywhere to just get past this with no results. Difficult to get on-line support from SilverFast.

I've noticed others using talking about VueScan. Im thinking of switching to VueScan. Anyone out there have any experience or suggestions or recommendations for this problem and preference for scanning? I am scanning our family photos and paper documents - includes slides and negatives. Just want performance and ease........thanks!

iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 13.1

Posted on Feb 6, 2023 2:09 PM

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Answer 1

Kurt Lang

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Feb 6, 2023 2:34 PM in response to MacCurly

Version 8.8 is probably not compatible with Ventura. I'm using 9.1.5 with my Epson V850 Pro and it works fine. If you prefer Silverfast, consider upgrading.

I tried to find out what the upgrade cost would be on their site, but after you've chosen your scanner make and model, OS version and Upgrade, it just pops up a message to update from within your current version of Silverfast. I would imagine that's the only place you'll see the upgrade price.

Edit: Ah! Great suggestion by stedman1. It could simply be an outdated driver.

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Answer 2

Feb 6, 2023 2:20 PM in response to MacCurly

VueScan works very well. I am a happy customer. You can download it and try it. It will watermark your images until you purchase it, other than that it is the full experience.

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Answer 3

stedman1

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Feb 6, 2023 2:30 PM in response to MacCurly

Have you downloaded the most recent drivers from the Epson site?

https://epson.ca/Support/Scanners/Perfection-Series/Epson-Perfection-V600-Photo/s/SPT_B11B198011

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Answer 4

Old Toad

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Feb 6, 2023 2:54 PM in response to Kurt Lang

VueScan might work better with the current drivers than SilverFast. Worth a try with the demo.

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Answer 5

Kurt Lang

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Feb 6, 2023 2:48 PM in response to Old Toad

Hi Old Toad. SilverFast also requires Epson's driver in order to function with the scanner. Heck, Epson's own (crummy) software that comes with the scanner does, too.

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Answer 6

Feb 20, 2023 1:09 PM in response to MacCurly

I found ExactScan to be the best scan software for Mac. It works great with my SnapScan, in fact faster and better OCR than the Fujitsu software it came with! https://exactscan.com

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Old Toad

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Feb 6, 2023 2:44 PM in response to Keith Barkley

on using VueScan - Epson printerss require working driver - get ICA driver from Epson site.

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Answer 8

MacCurly Author

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Feb 6, 2023 2:27 PM in response to MacCurly

I have a MacOS Venture 13.1 with an Epson V600 Scanner and trying to utilize SilverFast 8.8.

I go through all the procedures with SilverFast - try the PreScan and only shows in the small preview box NOT in the larger PreView window on the right. I have looked everywhere to just get past this with no results. Difficult to get on-line support from SilverFast.

I've noticed others using talking about VueScan. Im thinking of switching to VueScan. Anyone out there have any experience or suggestions or recommendations for this problem and preference for scanning? I am scanning our family photos and paper documents - includes slides and negatives. Just want performance and ease........thanks!

In addition, is there any great free software that will do the job out there that is compatable with Mac and Epson?

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