The error message I posted above has "Scangear" on the top/first line of the error message.
#HOW TO USE CANOSCAN 8800F DRIVER#
I don't understand if Scangear is part of the driver or an intermediary program, but both of these working programs open Scangear and that is the user interface to the scanner. Now both the Arcsoft Photostudio and the NAPS2 apps bring up Canon Scangear when you select the 8800F as the source.
#HOW TO USE CANOSCAN 8800F 64 BIT#
I verified that the Windows 8.1 64 bit driver version is 13.0.5 and what is installed and verified via properties for the scanner is 13.0.5.56. I also just installed NAPS2 and thought that may have changed the driver. That's what Arcsoft Photostudio is using and it works just fine. In OS X v10.6, you will need to set up MP Navigator EX 1.0 Opener with Image Capture before scanning using the Operation Panel or Scanner Buttons on the machine. CANON decided to use a clumsy fat cable to connect the lid/cover to the base. The use of LED does make the product turn on faster, less costly for long term standby, and less likelihood of incurring problems with the light source - both top and bottom.
Following online forum advice for this same "no Windows 10 driver" issue I downloaded the Canon Windows 8.1 64 bit version of the scanner driver and installed in compatibility mode on my Windows 10 laptop. The product is very energy efficient - 18W scan mode, 1.5W idle mode. The CanoScan 8800F has a set of buttons on the lid. Canon did not make a Windows 10 version of the 8800F Twain driver. The error message above calls out a driver issue. brand: Canon category: Scanner file name: CanoScan 8800FCanoScan LIDE90Press releasetcm13-456379.pdf size: 112.34 KB pages: 5. I have had the scanner installed and working fine with other photo editing software (Arcsoft Photostudio), but GIMP cannot communicate with the scanner. Canon 8800f Scanner Manual - Canon CanoScan 8800F Service Manual Manual for Canon Scanner CanoScan 8800F free download. and impressive energy efficiency (using only 18 watts of power). I never tried this with an older version of GIMP. com-eeebox Canon CanoScan 8800F 199.99 direct O O O O O PROS High-quality. and brand new to GIMPCHAT, for that matter. Reinstall the scanner driver.įairly new to both GIMP and the Canoscan 8800F scanner. Scangear: The necessary file could be missing or damaged or some settings are incorrect.