: Includes TWAIN and WIA compatibility for use in software like Adobe Photoshop or Windows Fax and Scan.
However, if you have upgraded to Windows 7 (specifically the 64-bit version, which became the standard for machines with more than 4GB of RAM), you likely hit a wall. You plug the scanner in, Windows attempts to install the driver, and you are left with a device in "Device Manager" labeled as an unknown device.
Would you like help with setting up VueScan for your scanner?
It is not free. It is a paid software (Standard or Professional Edition). However, the cost is usually a fraction of the price of buying a new, high-quality scanner.