[G4] Stupid Drivers Question

[David M. Ensteness]

He may be able to use the software "drivers" from Epson to directly 
scan, but more likely the drivers from Epson will enable other graphics 
programs to access the scanner. What model of scanner is this [sorry I 
got in on this late]? If he does use Photoshop as long as the Epson 
driver supports TWAIN he will be fine, if he doesn't use Photoshop he 
could use Graphic Converter [shareware], or perhaps, depending on the 
model of scanner he could just use Image Capture and import through it. 
I would also see what info you can get on iPhoto 2.0 because if I 
recall it will support scanning.

David

On Friday, January 10, 2003, at 07:08  PM, Anne Keller-Smith wrote:

> Thanks for all the input on upgrading to Jag from 10.1.1, etc.
>
> I was attempting to explain today what questions my Dad should
> ask his dealer, and realized I'm a little fuzzy on some details.
>
> The scanner came with a CD-ROM with "stuff" on it which we
> installed. My understanding is "stuff" comes in two flavors,
> (1) drivers, software that enables the device, in this case a
> scanner, to communicate with the OS and (2) software, in
> this case two applications called "Smart Panel" and
> "Photoimpressions." Both were System 9 only and worked
> in Classic only after some prodding.
>
> Does the definition of "drivers" always, or even usually,
> encompass some way of even primitively using the device
> with your computer? In other words, if he upgrades to Jag,
> gets the drivers off Epson's site (which they have), how
> does he use the scanner? There's no mention of either
> Smart Panel or Photoimpressions anywhere. I told him to
> ask all parties whether this is available for Jag also or
> if it will stay stuck in OS9.
>
> Am I overthinking?
>
> The reason I'm so stupid is I have had Photoshop since
> 1995 and so the issue has never come up. I always scan
> directly into Photoshop. The aforementioned Photoimpressions
> is indeed a pathetic excuse for an imaging program but you
> know, aging parents, he spent all the money on the computer,
> why should he spend more now?
>
> I want him to buy Photoshop Elements, I think that's the
> best choice, but do want to apprise him of all his options.
>
> Thanks for again mentioning Vuescan. If he decides to stay
> with OSX.1.1, I may try this route for him. He truly hates
> anything to do with Classic.
>
> Anne Keller Smith, Webdesign
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>
>
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