Epson Perfection 1260 scanner, no W7 driver.

[Al Smith]

If you guys don't mind my saying this, you guys are crazy. I had a Microtek
scanner, but they didn't make a new driver for it either, so I bought the
Epson Perfection V500 photo scanner. I've never had a lick of trouble with
any of the scanners I've had, _especially_ the Epson. I've run it with XP,
Vista,& Win7 with no trouble at all.

Are you 32-bit Windows 7? It's the 64-bit Windows 7 that gives the
most trouble.

-Al-

 

[Al Smith]

Al

FWIW my Epson Perfection 1250 works fine in XP Virtual mode.
All the software loads and runs as it would in a stand alone XP PC.
I won't work in Windows 7/64 of course because of no 64bit drivers.

You have posted you don't have Pro/Ultimate so can't use XP Virtual mode.
However it is just a Virtual PC and you may get the same affect with one
of the others (Virtual Box, VMware) and a copy of XP installed.

It's 'very' frustrating how these companies screw their customers
whenever they get a chance.
During the move from Windows 9x to Windows 2000/XP rubbish bins were
also crammed with perfectly good hard ware that you couldn't use because
there were no W2K/XP drivers.
I'll give Microsoft it's due though and note they are supporting a huge
range of older printers in Win7.
But OTOH it is disappointing that once again Scanners are being pushed
out, Microsoft seem to have ignored them.
Kinda irritating when you bought all the extra hardware to future proof
it (sheet feeders, light lids etc)

Best
Paul.

I could probably do this, but I really don't want a second OS
running. I would rather buy another scanner.

Generally I don't switch OSes until long after they come out, but
Windows 7 64x was pre-installed on the new computer I got for
Christmas, so no choice unless I wanted to throw away 5 gigs of
RAM and go back to 32-bit computing. I'm amazed that the hardware
makers such as Epson haven't produced a full range of 64-bit
drivers for their old products.

There's a lot of foot-dragging it seems. I can't view videos on
Youtube because Flash player won't work in 64x. I've got three
browsers -- Seamonkey, Opera and Explorer -- and none of them will
play videos for me. :-(

-Al-

 

[Fred]

I could probably do this, but I really don't want a second OS running. I
would rather buy another scanner.

Generally I don't switch OSes until long after they come out, but Windows
7 64x was pre-installed on the new computer I got for Christmas, so no
choice unless I wanted to throw away 5 gigs of RAM and go back to 32-bit
computing. I'm amazed that the hardware makers such as Epson haven't
produced a full range of 64-bit drivers for their old products.

There's a lot of foot-dragging it seems. I can't view videos on Youtube
because Flash player won't work in 64x. I've got three browsers --
Seamonkey, Opera and Explorer -- and none of them will play videos for me.
:-(

-Al-

I had that problem, but firefox will run videos.

 

[Al Smith]

I had that problem, but firefox will run videos.

I will give it a try. Seamonkey is based on Firefox, but not on
the latest version.

-Al-

 

[PeeCee]

I could probably do this, but I really don't want a second OS running. I
would rather buy another scanner.

Generally I don't switch OSes until long after they come out, but Windows
7 64x was pre-installed on the new computer I got for Christmas, so no
choice unless I wanted to throw away 5 gigs of RAM and go back to 32-bit
computing. I'm amazed that the hardware makers such as Epson haven't
produced a full range of 64-bit drivers for their old products.

There's a lot of foot-dragging it seems. I can't view videos on Youtube
because Flash player won't work in 64x. I've got three browsers --
Seamonkey, Opera and Explorer -- and none of them will play videos for me.
:-(

-Al-

Hi Al

Just found this Microsoft 'Compatibility' webpage for your Perfection 1260
that claims it is 64 bit compatible.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/co...0&c=Printers & Scanners&sc=Scanners&os=64-bit
(sorry about the wrap, haven't got tinyURL sorted yet)
"no action required" is what it say's with a big green tick.
Quite what that means I have yet to determine.

They list the 1250 photo as being 64 bit Win7 compatible (1250 Photo = a
plain 1250 + slide adaptor AFAIK) so I had another go to make it work.
Buggered if it will.
Might try one of my other '64 bit' compatible scanners and see what happens.

I've had no trouble watching video's on YouTube with Win7/64.
Just clicked on a YouTube link and it worked!
I guess the right version of Flash just downloaded in the background.

Best
Paul.

 

[Al Smith]

Hi Al

Just found this Microsoft 'Compatibility' webpage for your Perfection
1260 that claims it is 64 bit compatible.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/co...0&c=Printers & Scanners&sc=Scanners&os=64-bit

(sorry about the wrap, haven't got tinyURL sorted yet)
"no action required" is what it say's with a big green tick.
Quite what that means I have yet to determine.

They list the 1250 photo as being 64 bit Win7 compatible (1250 Photo = a
plain 1250 + slide adaptor AFAIK) so I had another go to make it work.
Buggered if it will.
Might try one of my other '64 bit' compatible scanners and see what
happens.

I've had no trouble watching video's on YouTube with Win7/64.
Just clicked on a YouTube link and it worked!
I guess the right version of Flash just downloaded in the background.

Best
Paul.

Well I'll be darned. That's what the link says, all right. I
looked for days for such a page and didn't find any. However, I
don't see that it means much if Epson hasn't provided the driver.
When I go to the Epson driver site, the latest driver listed was
posted up way back in 2007, and it's only listed as 32-bit Windows
7 and Vista compatible, not 64-bit. Since I've already tried
installing it (twice), and it won't install my scanner, I think
I'm still out of luck. One person posted on another site that
32-bit drivers for scanners flat out won't run on 64-bit operating
systems. I don't know if that's true or not, but this driver isn't
running for me.

-Al-

 

[R. C. White]

Hi, Al.

There's a lot of foot-dragging it seems. I can't view videos on Youtube
because Flash player won't work in 64x. I've got three browsers --
Seamonkey, Opera and Explorer -- and none of them will play videos for me.
:-(

While it is slightly off-topic for this Epson scanner thread...

Yes, Adobe is dragging its feet about 64-bit, and it doesn't matter which
browser we use. See Adobe's TechNote at:
Flash Player support on 64-bit operating systems
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/000/6b3af6c9.html

The "solution", according to Adobe, is:
"To use Flash Player to view Flash content on a 64-bit operating system, you
must run a 32-bit browser."

Many users have not noticed that there are TWO versions of IE8 in every
64-bit Windows:
32-bit version: C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
64-bit version: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe

We can run either version by simply clicking on it in Windows Explorer - or
create an icon, pin it to the Start menu, etc. - just like any other
application. We can run both versions simultaneously, side by side. Even
in 64-bit Win7, the 32-bit version runs by default.

While running IE8, click Help | About Internet Explorer. If it says
"Version 8.0.7600.16385 64-bit Edition", then you are running the 64-bit
version - and Flash Player won't work. But if it doesn't mention "bitness"
at all, you are running the 32-bit version and Flash (including YouTube)
should work fine.

When I hit a YouTube or other site that won't run, I just highlight the URL
in the Address bar and Copy it to the clipboard, click IE8(32-bit), which
I've added to my Start menu, then Paste the URL and hit the Go arrow - and
watch the video. ;<) In my Grandson's User Account, I've left the 32-bit
IE8 as the default.

Maybe Adobe is still worried about Y2K! :>(

RC
--
R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX
(e-mail address removed)
Microsoft Windows MVP
Windows Live Mail 2009 (14.0.8089.0726) in Win7 Ultimate x64

 

[milt]

But OTOH it is disappointing that once again Scanners are being pushed
out, Microsoft seem to have ignored them.
Kinda irritating when you bought all the extra hardware to future proof
it (sheet feeders, light lids etc)

To be fair, it is NOT Microsoft's responsibility to provide drivers for
hardware. It is up to the makers of the hardware to make drivers. As was
stated earlier, companies don't do that mainly to get people to buy new
products or in the case of inkjet printers, make them so cheap they
probably won't even survive until the next OS comes out. I've got 3
different inkjet printers around here in various states of non-function.
I won't buy another inkjet printer, they are worthless junk.

 

[Lord Vetinari]

What works for some doesn't work for others.

I don't think I am crazy, also I am not a 'guy'

Grenou

Sorry, I don't believe I've ever run across the name before (besides, I tend
to say, "you guys" anyway). I sort of collect names, and am quite
interested in where they come from, what they mean, and how they're
pronouced. So....would you mind telling me these things? Thanks.

Anyhow, in this sort of instance, it is common to tell someone they must be
crazy, to stress how unbelievable what they said or did appears.

 

[Lord Vetinari]

Are you 32-bit Windows 7? It's the 64-bit Windows 7 that gives the most
trouble.

No, I've been running 64-bit OSes for as long as I could lay hands on a
copy. Maybe it's because I've been messing with computers for about 35
years, and have mostly had to solve my problems on my own. I also don't
tend to give up until I've found a solution.

 

[Grenou]

Sorry, I don't believe I've ever run across the name before (besides, I
tend to say, "you guys" anyway). I sort of collect names, and am quite
interested in where they come from, what they mean, and how they're
pronouced. So....would you mind telling me these things? Thanks.

Anyhow, in this sort of instance, it is common to tell someone they must
be crazy, to stress how unbelievable what they said or did appears.

Hehe, I bet you aren't a Lord either.
I doubt a person with a genuine aristocratic background would refer to
himself as Lord, even less write it.

In the UK, people my age group do not refer to others as 'guys', (or even
gals).

We are divided by a similar language ;-)

Grenou

 

[Lord Vetinari]

Hehe, I bet you aren't a Lord either.
I doubt a person with a genuine aristocratic background would refer to
himself as Lord, even less write it.

I'm truly surprised at you. You're in the UK, but haven't read Terry
Pratchett? One of the very, very few then, eh?

In the UK, people my age group do not refer to others as 'guys', (or even
gals).

I'm aware of that, to be honest. I'm friends with a number of expatriot
Brits. Besides, this isn't limited to any particular age group. I've never
used "gal" at any point in my life, just sounds too forced and artificial to
me.

We are divided by a similar language ;-)

Not a language issue, as such. The word "guy" means the same to both of us,
it's just that many Americans currently use the word they way I
described...just an informal way to refer to a group of people. It isn't
even the only word used in precisely that way, either.

 

[Grenou]

I'm truly surprised at you. You're in the UK, but haven't read Terry
Pratchett? One of the very, very few then, eh?


I'm aware of that, to be honest. I'm friends with a number of expatriot
Brits. Besides, this isn't limited to any particular age group. I've
never
used "gal" at any point in my life, just sounds too forced and artificial
to me.


Not a language issue, as such. The word "guy" means the same to both of
us, it's just that many Americans currently use the word they way I
described...just an informal way to refer to a group of people. It isn't
even the only word used in precisely that way, either.

I've heard of Terry Pratchett .. ;-)
The poor man is battling with the early stages of Dementia, I hope it
doesn't get any worse.
I've not read his books, but seen some of his work on tv .

Grenou

 

[Lord Vetinari]

I've heard of Terry Pratchett .. ;-)
The poor man is battling with the early stages of Dementia, I hope it
doesn't get any worse.

From what I understand, he's been getting good treatments, and is doing
better....though that could change, of course.

I've not read his books, but seen some of his work on tv .

I haven't found any of his books to be anything but good, including what he
wrote as a teenager. Absolutely brilliant!

 

[Lao]

In case of topic, I've got the same trouble with Epson Perfection 1260, when I set up Windows 7 64 bit (I guessed, it is necessary for my RAM size - 8 Gb). This scanner didn't work under this OS, then I set it to old desktop, where was Windows XP 32bit on P-IV 2,4 GHz.
Windows 7 make me "glad" in the row of episodes. It lasts about 3 months. My patience gone to the logical end, I made the "format C:" procedure (figuratively). And set up Windows XP Professional 64 bit.
Of course, it has a row of problems, again. But all of them I exhausted within success.
At last, I collide this scanner again. Reading web convinced me in futility of my tries.
However, trouble was partially got by me. See below.

Here you can read, what Epson™ thinks about. Namely:

Q:
Does Epson have Microsoft Vista 64-bit drivers available for my scanner?
A:
Currently, we do not have Microsoft Vista 64-bit drivers available for your scanner. However, you may be able to use the VueScan software from Hamrick; it supports Microsoft Vista 64-bit. Please visit the Hamrick web site for more information.

*
I visited this link after. I made as they wrote. Now my Vuescan works with this scanner. It isn't cover Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw. But I can scan my documents, and I have plenty of opportunities with this really good program.

Hope to be usable. Sorry for my poor English.

 

[Regio]

try this

http://www.hamrick.com/vsm.html
hope it helps

 

[SnodersB]

SnoddersB

Seems to me that Microsoft do not care for their customers. My epson 1260 scanner worked perfectly until I bought a windows 7 machine thenn it was a case of bugger off we do not care about your previous programs and whether you want to use them we do not care. Bill Gates and his dictators are sh1t and I am p1ssed off with having previoius programs being killed by microsoft as it moves into different opperating systems.