Install a Mustek Scanner to Ventura

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Install a Mustek Scanner to Ventura

I am trying to resurrect a Mustek A3 page express 1200pro scanner, but none of the Mustek drivers have been updated beyond OS 10.2

I purchased a USB-C to USB-B cable, to eliminate the need for a USB adaptor, and my MacBook recognises that a scanner is connected if I check out the System Report, under USB (Though it believes it is a Hewlett Packard scanner...). But if I try to add a scanner/printer in the System Settings, it is not appearing.

Is there anyway I can get the scanner and MacBook to speak to each other?

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 13.5

Posted on Jul 24, 2023 3:31 AM

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VikingOSX

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Jul 24, 2023 8:13 AM in response to deedeetee72

VueScan does not show that explicit named Mustek scanner as supported, though it may support it with the Mustek ScanExpress A3 support.

That USB-C to USB-B connector to the scanner may be electrically confusing macOS and perhaps trying a USB-C to USB-A dongle with the original USB-B to USB-A Mustek cable, or Apple's USB-C to USB-A cable may allow macOS to detect the scanner. At least the trial of VueScan Professional is free if the previous cabling works at all.

Otherwise, you can purchase ($89 USD) a new Canon LiDE 400 scanner that is supported by VueScan Professional

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Barney-15E

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Jul 24, 2023 3:43 AM in response to deedeetee72

Vuescan supports some Mustek scanners.

https://www.hamrick.com/

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deedeetee72 Author

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Jul 24, 2023 4:13 AM in response to Barney-15E

That's a really good link and the software looks great, but it still isn't recognising my scanner. :( I'm coming to the conclusion that my scanner is just too old now, it seems to be about a decade old. :(

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Install a Mustek Scanner to Ventura

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