Canon CanoScan LiDE 100 – wouldn't work under Windows 7, wouldn't work under Linux Mint, VueScan definitely gave it a second life. VueScan works like a charm under Linux Mint, and even fixed a critical issue with the user rights. Money well spent. See review on Facebook
- Download HP Easy Scan for macOS 10.10 or later and enjoy it on your Mac. HP Easy Scan is designed specifically for use with your HP scanner or multifunction printer. With features such as automatic photo detection, multi-page document processing, text recognition (OCR)1, and PDF file output, HP Easy Scan will help you get the most value.
- HP Utility printer management software installs with most HP driver packages for Mac. With it, you can check current printer status, view remaining ink levels, run maintenance tools, and more. Click the Apple menu, click System Preferences, and then click Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, depending on your operating system.
Hamrick Software - I have been using VueScan for 10 years on several different computers using 3 scanner models. It really is an excellent product well maintained and exceptional value for money. It has given me a lot of pleasure over the years and helped produce some high quality scans of vintage family photography. I can recommend it to anyone. See review on Facebook
I am absolutely in love with this software! My Nikon COOL SCAN V would only work with Windows 98 so it's been our of commission for quite a while. Thanks to VueScan, it back online and working better than ever. It is so efficient and easy to use that I'm looking forward to scanning several thousand slides that have been stored away and unusable. My scanner now works so much better than it did originally that I am incredulous. I purchased the Pro version and it is worth every penny of the reasonable price. WOW! Love it! Thank You Hamrick!!! See review on Facebook
It works plain and simple! See review on Facebook
In Jan 2003 I bought VueScan for my Epson Perfection 1200. I used it a lot, more functions than the standard driver. Got new computers with new operating systems, forgot about VueScan. I got a new Epson scanner - old one doesn't have Win10 drivers. I remembered VueScan. Found it, downloaded the trial version, and my old EPSON 1200 scanner WORKED again. Wow, a purchase made in 2003, works on a PC with an operating system that doesn't exist in 2003. 17 YEARS later! And that for a very small amount of money. THIS IS SERVICE AND ADDING VALUE TO YOUR CUSTOMER! See review on Facebook
I had tons of photos to scan, and after doing some research I decided to go for VueScan. I don't regret my decision. Scanning was a breeze and saved me a lot of time. I'm using a Brother All-in scanner which I bought 3 years ago and whilst its scanning software is not bad it's much slower and has way less options than VueScan. My operation system is Windows 10. I can recommend VueScan without hesitation. It's worth the money. See review on Facebook
HP Easy Scan for PC and Mac. Written by HP Inc. Category: Utilities Release date: 2017-11-04 Licence: Free Software version: 1.9.1 File size: 120.60 MB Compatibility: Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista and Mac OS X 10.10. Hp scanner software, free download - HP Precision Scan, HP ScanJet 5300c, WiFi Scanner, and many more programs.
Win10 doesn't support my older Fujitsu scansnap. But, with VueScan I can keep using it - so far, so good. See review on Facebook
VueScan allowed me to still use my ScanSnap S1500M. Saved me from buying a new document scanner. Thanks. See review on Facebook
Far better control of Nikon scanners than Nikon's own software. And does a great job with Kodachrome slides. See review on Facebook
It's absurd that I couldn't use my Espon WF-3520 scanner when Mac OS updated, and Epson obviously has no interest in fixing the problem. Works perfectly with VueScan 9. See review on Facebook
Was going to send my very old HP scanjet to the landfill but thanks to Hamrick Software I won’t have to!!! Very sustainable. It works on my Macbook with Catalina OS!!!! See review on Facebook
Vuescan Professional saved me from having to buy a new scanner when Mac Catalina no longer supported my current scanner. Much less expensive than buying a new scanner, easy to use and great quality. See review on Facebook
Rescued my Canon P-215 from the junk heap. Kept postponing updating my MacBook Air to High Sierra just to keep the Canon driver working. For some reason the driver and proprietary software stopped working today anyway. Thanks to VueScan, I get to use my scanner despite the fact that there's no longer support from Canon. Thank you! See review on Facebook
I have 3 scanners in perfect condition, each no longer supported by their respective manufacturers, and no longer recognized by the latest version of MacOS. It was only after I purchased a new, supported and recognized scanner (big mistake) that I discovered VueScan. The product instantly identified the id, connected scanners, and brought them back to life. The new scanner is now sitting around collecting dust. An absolutely magnificent product. Highly recommended. See review on Facebook
This software is great! We LOVE our ScanSnap S1500M and were so disappointed when it stopped working after the upgrade to macOS Catalina. We are so happy to have VueScan solve this issue for us. We are able to continue using our ScanSnap without having to shop for a new scanner. Installation and payment were easy and the VueScan software works wonderfully. Highly recommend! See review on Facebook
I’m very pleased with the software. It recognized all scanner features and allows me to continue scan to documents after macOS update. See review on Facebook
Truly the best scanning App for Mac! See review on Facebook
VueScan allowed me to still use my ScanSnap S1500M. Saved me from buying a new document scanner. Thanks. See review on Facebook
Easy to use and saved buying a new scanner when Mac OS changed to Catalina See review on Facebook
Super nice scanning software, saved me from buying a new scanner. Fujitsu refuses to support my old - still perfectly working - scanner on Mac OS Catalina, but VueScan brought it back to life. It even offers more settings and is much faster than the original software. Thank you so much, Hamrick Software, you made my day! See review on Facebook
Are you also a fan of Apple products like me? If yes, then clearly you do understand the experience of working with different Apple products. All Apple products like iPhone, iPad are great in terms of reliability and processing speed. Apart from these gadgets, Apple has also been a sole contributor/developer of its flagship desktop OS for Macintosh computers.
By releasing Mac 10.15 on October 7, 2019, Apple has revolutionized the desktop experience completely for tech enthusiasts and the general public. As per sources, Mac 10.15 dubbed as macOS Catalina is the first macOS to support only 64-bit applications and first to include the Activation Lock feature.
However, everything comes with a flip side. Looks like this saying holds true even for ‘Catalina’ users. If reports are to be believed, ‘Catalina’ users are experiencing weird issues with the HP Easy Scan product.
The following article gives you an overview of the same issue and then covers 2 possible fixes that seem to be working for now.
Table of Contents
- Resolving HP Easy Scan Issue on macOS Catalina
The Issue – An Overview
As per the official Mac and HP forums and other online posts, Mac users who upgraded their systems to the latest ‘Catalina’ version recently are now experiencing issues with the HP Easy Scan product.
As per users, whenever they start a scan/print job using HP Easy Scan, their system pops out one of the following messages on their screen or within the printer control panel:
- Preparing to Scan
- Automatic Document Feeder is Empty
- Scan Unsuccessful
This unexpected issue with HP printer and MacOS collaboration is hampering user’s productivity and they are now demanding a quick workaround for the same.
All the aforementioned messages indicate that ‘Catalina’ OS is failing to support scanning/printing features right now especially when performed via HP Easy Scan. So, what’s the possible fix? Let’s check out two possible fixes in the next segment.
Resolving HP Easy Scan Issue on macOS Catalina
Resolving the printing/scanning issue on ‘Catalina’ OS can be achieved by either of the two fixes listed below:
Fix 1: Using HP Smart v3.6 Package OR HP Smart App
Fix 2: Using Apple Image Capture
Using HP Smart v3.6 Package OR HP Smart App
The steps to fix scan issue are:
- Download the official HP Smart package or install the HP Smart app on your macOS.
- Once installed, open the HP Smart app and select “Add your printer”. In case you have multiple printers within your network, swipe left/right and pick your choice of printer.
- In case your printer isn’t available in the list, click “Printer not Listed” and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Once the basic setup is complete, start scanning your documents and photos easily.
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You can find a detailed set of instructions for the HP Smart App on the official HP Support page.
Using Apple Image Capture
Other than HP Smart App, you can also try scanning using the “Image Capture” application. The steps are as follows:
- Place the document or photo on the glass and close the lid
- Adjust the settings as per your requirements, and then click “Scan”
Case I
If your printer supports Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) ability, you can use it to instantly scan multiple page documents at the same time.
Word of Caution: ADF often comes handy for corporate organizations since they constantly require printing bulky official documents. However, you must avoid loading photos in the ADF. If you wish to scan photographs, the process is as follows:
- Open “Finder” on your system and click “GO” in the menu bar.
- Click on “Applications” and simultaneously double-click “Image Capture” option
- You will get the list of printer options in front of you. Select your printer name in the “Devices/Shared” list of options.
Case II
In case you want to see a preview of your scan, you can proceed with the following steps:
- Scroll down to the bottom of your screen, and click on the “Show Details” option.
- Adjust the following settings as per your requirements:
- Scan Mode
- Kind
- Resolution
- Size
- Scan To
- Name
- Format
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Case III
Everybody wants less clutter, especially in a corporate setup. So, if you want to save a single file for a complete batch scan (multiple documents/photos scanned at the same time), you need to follow these steps:
- Under the “Format” tab, choose either “PDF” or “TIFF” file format.
- Next, click on the box next to “Combine into Single Document”. (Note: This option gets enabled only when you pick “PDF” or “TIFF” file formats.)
- If you need a change in the color options, you can do so using the “Image Correction” option. Just click the pop-up menu, and select the “Manual” option to activate the color change options.
- Once all the settings are finalized, click on “Scan” to start the printing process.
Conclusion
That was all from our end folks. The 2 fixes listed in this post doesn’t assure you of a 100% resolution for your issue. These are generic troubleshooting methods that worked for some users, while for some they didn’t. So, try them with a pinch of salt and see for yourself if your issue gets resolved or not.
Hp Scan Utility For Mac
Since HP is already in talks with Apple to get this issue resolved, we are hoping to see the official release of the workable solution soon.
Hp Printer Utility Mac
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