agfa snapscan 1212 and windows XP

Hi,

I'm trying to install my scanner with windows XP. I know I have to install drivers to do so. Could you give me clear instrustions step by step on how to do it.
I have found some info on line but it is not clear for a novice like myself. Please help

Thanks,

Marsdidit

Hi .

Which model do you have...parallel port connection or USB port connection?

http://static.agfa.com/digicam_scanner_drivers/

I see that the 1212P model is not supported for XP, that's the parallel port connecting model.

Most scanners have instructions on the sequence for installing. Generally, it's been my experience that USB connecting devices may want the drivers installed before the device is powered/connected.

In any case...you should be able to find instructions for your model at the Agfa website.

Louis

Hi,

I have snapscan 1212u USB version and Window XP. I downloaded 2.0.0.9 - 1212u .exe from the recommended website but still getting same message that tell me to connect the scaner when everything is plugged in. What am I not doing right?
I need help with this.

thanks,

Marsdidit

Edited by marsdidit, 02 April 2009 - 08:40 PM.

Installation and users guide:
http://static.agfa.com/digicam_scanner_dri...01-10-29_en.pdf
direct link to pdf file

Edited by garmanma, 03 April 2009 - 11:09 AM.

Thanks everyone, but I figure it out by myself!

for anyone else who is having this issue, here's the solution:

Please connect or switch on your scanner" appairs when I start ScanWise
connect the scanner with the PC and switch the scanner on.

Start/ Control Panel/ System/ Hardware tab/ Device Manager/ Look for the scanner in imaging devices (scanners/ cameras). If you can see an exclamation mark next to the scanner, this means that the scanner is not installed well.
Click righ mouse button on the scanner, select uninstall to remove the drivers.
Uninstall ScanWise (Start/ Control Panel/ Software)
disconnect scanner
install ScanWise software again (last Agfa software/drivers: http://www.agfa.com/digicam_scanner_drivers/)
connect and switch on scanner
on Windows XP you can have the warning that this software doesn't have the "digital signature" (Windows Logo test) that XP needs to work properly. You have the choice to continue or stop the installation. Click on the "Continue Anyway" button, the installation will not harm or destabilize your system.

Thanks,

Marsdidit