Mhkoe
Level 1 (0 points)

Q: Canoscan 9950F not compatible with yosemite

I use the Canon CanoScan 9950F to scan 35mm negatives or positives (slides) as i now have the Canon MX530 for normal pdf or document scanning. Unfortunately I only now discover that the CanoScan no longer works with Yosemite and Canon do not support this.

Anyone an idea how I can get this working other than purchasing a new scanner? I understand that switching to El Capitan is no solution.

 

Thanks for your help. Replies preferably in Dutch, but I do understand English.

Margot

iMac, OS X Yosemite (10.10.5), IMovie'11

Posted on Dec 5, 2015 9:13 AM

Close
Mhkoe

Q: Canoscan 9950F not compatible with yosemite

  • All replies
  • Helpful answers

  • by rkaufmann87,

    rkaufmann87 rkaufmann87 Dec 5, 2015 9:23 AM in response to Mhkoe
    Level 9 (58,115 points)
    Photos for Mac
    Dec 5, 2015 9:23 AM in response to Mhkoe

    Have you attempted to use Image Capture as described in Mac Basics: Using a scanner - Apple Support?

  • by Mhkoe,

    Mhkoe Mhkoe Dec 5, 2015 9:55 AM in response to rkaufmann87
    Level 1 (0 points)
    Dec 5, 2015 9:55 AM in response to rkaufmann87

    Thanks, I checked that page. The scanner worked in the previous OS X version, but Canon now do not supply upgrades for Yosemite. I cannot work via Image Capture I guess as it doesn't recognize my Scanner. Note that I do not want to scan documents, I can do that via another printer - I want to scan film negatives or positives. I guess I'll have to search for new and more recent models.

  • by rkaufmann87,

    rkaufmann87 rkaufmann87 Dec 5, 2015 11:44 AM in response to Mhkoe
    Level 9 (58,115 points)
    Photos for Mac
    Dec 5, 2015 11:44 AM in response to Mhkoe

    If Canon chose to not update their software then you will need to look for third party scanner drivers. I would recommend looking at VueScan

  • by Old Toad,

    Old Toad Old Toad Dec 5, 2015 1:38 PM in response to Mhkoe
    Level 10 (140,898 points)
    Photos for Mac
    Dec 5, 2015 1:38 PM in response to Mhkoe

    Give VueScan a try as rkaufmann87 suggested. I use it for my Canon 8600F.  However, if the 64 bit version doesn't work with your scanner download and try the 32 bit version.  My scanner requires a 32 bit version. 

    OTsig.png

  • by Gary Scotland,

    Gary Scotland Gary Scotland Dec 5, 2015 2:14 PM in response to Mhkoe
    Level 6 (14,318 points)
    Desktops
    Dec 5, 2015 2:14 PM in response to Mhkoe

    My 9950F works perfectly with Vuescan. Note that in the instructions for installing, the canon driver has to be installed first, tits still available from Canon. The driver does not function but it provides code to Vuescan to work fully.

  • by Mhkoe,

    Mhkoe Mhkoe Dec 6, 2015 2:55 AM in response to Mhkoe
    Level 1 (0 points)
    Dec 6, 2015 2:55 AM in response to Mhkoe

    Thanks all. I'll ask somebody to help as I read info on software being wrapped in MacUpdate. And I am not great with that. I hope the free version works or that I can at least try it out first before purchasing.

    Margot

  • by Old Toad,

    Old Toad Old Toad Dec 6, 2015 11:16 AM in response to Mhkoe
    Level 10 (140,898 points)
    Photos for Mac
    Dec 6, 2015 11:16 AM in response to Mhkoe
    I read info on software being wrapped in MacUpdate. And I am not great with that.

    If you create an account at MacUpdate and sign in each time the downloads will contain only the app you want and not the adware that is included in non account downloads.