Peterbpalmer
May 25, 2009, 10:27 PM
Can I get a Vista 64-bit driver for my Canoscan 8000F flatbed scanner?
Perito
May 27, 2009, 03:14 PM
Microsoft shows a "?" in its compatibility search page for 64-bit drivers.
Windows Vista Compatibility Center - Canoscan 8000F (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/Details.aspx?type=Hardware&p=CanoScan%208000F%2048Bit%202400x4800dpi%20USB%20 2.0%20PC%2FMAC&v=Canon&uid=8131A002&pf=2&pi=3&c=Printers%20%26%20Scanners&sc=Scanners&os=32-bit)
If you go to the Canon support page for this device, and ask for drivers for 64-bit Vista, it indicates that none are available. Specifically, it says "No drivers are available for this selection. This operating system may not require a driver or, in the case of older operating systems, may no longer be supported."
Canoscan 8000F support (http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=SupportDetailTabAct&fcategoryid=235&modelid=8054#DownloadDetailAct)
Apparently, they're abandoning that scanner.
dilledapp
Aug 19, 2011, 01:25 AM
Canon is ****. No drivers, bad Service. My new camera is Sony Alpha 700, my new scanner is EPSON.