Nikon Scan Software

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I like my Nikon V ED scanner. I'm not so sure about the Nikon Scan software. I have the latest update, whatever that is. But throughout two years of use Nikon Scan has seemed very tender. I average about six scans before I have to exit the program and turn off/on the scanner.

There is no pattern to it, The negative scanning process will stop at any point, either during the scan or one of the GEM/ROC applications and the scanning window will show no progress. As soon as I click STOP the cursor hourglass comes up and everything is frozen until I turn off the scanner, then I am able to shut down Nikon Scan.

I am running XP on an AMD 64x2 processor.

The Nikon documentation isn't very good or thorough.
 
How much RAM are you running and what size hard drive? To me, your problem sounds more computer-based than software-based, though I readily admit to not being an expert on ths sort of stuff. I can tell you that I've owned and used a Nikon V scanner, along with the Nikon software, since the day they came out and have scanned thousands of negatives without ever encountering the kind of problems you describe. Only difference is that I have my scanner hooked up to an old iMac running OS X with 668 RAM and a 50 gig hard drive.

Jim Bielecki
 
Try Vuescan.

http://www.hamrick.com

For a small amount of money it's a huge improvement over the Nikon software.

Like getting a new scanner.

Consider switching to a Mac for graphic work too.
 
I'm with Jim - it sounds like a hardware issue. On my previous PC I had to unplug all other USB devices in order to use the scanner - despite the fact that I had 4GB of RAM. Unless I did that, the scanner would get hung up all the time. Do an experiment and unplug everything lese and see what happens, then plug one USB device in and try the scanner again and continue to do so. There might be one particular device that is in conflict with your scanner. Good Luck, I know this can be very frustrating:bang:
 
I'm running only 2gb RAM and plenty of unused hard drive. I'll try unplugging other USB devices and see if that helps and also look into the alternate software.

Thanks, all!
 
One more thing you may try is to plug the scanner into a USB hub that is nearest the "power center" of your PC. On my work PC (Dell running Windows 2000) I have a thumb drive that won't work when plugged into a peripheral USB connection, but will work when plugged the USB port on the back of the unit. I'm told that some USB-connected things need more power if they are to operate correctly.

Jim B.
 
Edward Felcher said:
Try Vuescan.

http://www.hamrick.com

For a small amount of money it's a huge improvement over the Nikon software.

Like getting a new scanner.

Consider switching to a Mac for graphic work too.
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How is this software a big improvement, the last time I tried it, it forced me to preview/scan one frame at a time. At least the Nikon will to up to 6 frames at one time.

How do you usually use this software workflow-wise?
 
Sounds like hardware issue if the scanner stops working but the software still responds to the "STOP" command. Is this something that happened before or just since using the scanner with XP and the 64X2?

I would:

1. Disconnect all other USB devices and hubs.

2. Only connect the scanner directly to the computer (on the back directly to the MB if plausible).

3. Re-install the Nikon driver

4. Make sure XP is fully updated (I use autopatcher)

5. Disable any virus protection software temporarily

You could try vuescan as it is free to try and if it works it may be the Nikon scan software, but my money is on a USB conflict.
 
Edward Felcher said:
Try Vuescan.

http://www.hamrick.com

For a small amount of money it's a huge improvement over the Nikon software.

Like getting a new scanner.

Consider switching to a Mac for graphic work too.
Click to expand...

I use Vuescan as well and much prefer it to the Nikon Scan - as i only scan one image at time in the F-3-P film holder, it may take longer, but i find the tonal separation to be much more flexible. It works extremely well for Delta 400 and Tri-x.
 
I'm with Simon on this one. I only scan the absolute best photos from a roll. So, using the single frame film holder fine for me. I found the Nikon Scan software flaky at best. The only time I use it is when I scan colour negs and want the GEM/ROC functions.
 
I had this same problem with USB and my G4 Cube. It would often crash when trying to scan more than 3 images on a negative at a time. The problem went away when I used either a Coolscan 4000 or 9000 with firewire. I assumed that it had to due with my Cube having a USB 1.0 port.
 
You can scan 6 frames at a time, preview them, do anything you do with the Nikon software.

You just need to read the downloadable manual.


shadowfox said:
How is this software a big improvement, the last time I tried it, it forced me to preview/scan one frame at a time. At least the Nikon will to up to 6 frames at one time.

How do you usually use this software workflow-wise?
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