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22nd September 2008, 06:32 PM
|  | Newcomer | | Join Date: Sep 2008, 9 posts. Reputation:  | |  Vista driver for Acer/BenQ 640BU Flatbed Scanner
I need a Vista driver for my Acer/BenQ 640BU Flatbed Scanner.
I have the disk and it worked fine on my old computer with Windows 98 but on Vista I get an error "Can't find the scanner". Vuescan works but I don't think I should have to buy another program. I used Mirascan on Windows 98 but can't find a Vista update for it either.
Thanks
Kirt
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22nd September 2008, 08:43 PM
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Thread moved to correct forum.
Have you tried the Acer website for a Vista compatible driver? 
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22nd September 2008, 08:57 PM
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Hi Daveskater
Yes, I've tried Acer, BenQ, Mirascan and some driver download site...all to no avail so far.
Kirt
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22nd September 2008, 10:24 PM
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I've had a quick rummage on Google, and it seems that that is quote an old product, so I doubt there is a Vista driver for it.
It's annoying that they don't make drivers for older products, I have the same problem with my digital camera 
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22nd September 2008, 11:54 PM
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This might work with it as it works with one almost the same: VueScan Scanner Software |
23rd September 2008, 01:38 AM
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Hi Hope.
Yes, as mentioned in my first post on this subject, Vuescan worked but, unless you buy it, the trial version puts dollar signs all over the scanned image. 
Kirt
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23rd September 2008, 03:15 AM
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Well since there is no driver, and your scanner has survived longer than most it has to be either buy the software or buy a new scanner. Choice is yours. But I can tell you this, today's scanners, are so much better than 7-8 year ago models.
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