SilverFast Ai 6 does not scan in Photoshop CS

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Saul
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SilverFast Ai 6 does not scan in Photoshop CS

Postby Saul » Sat Nov 20, 2004 1:41 am

Hello. I purchased an epson 4870 scanner and got the SilverFast Ai 6 with it. I have a problem. I can bring up SilverFast in Photoshop CS and use the software but when I am finished and hit scan it crashes. It shuts down and Photoshop shuts down. I've tried uninstalling and re-installing to no avail. I did make sure before reinstalling that all files for silverfast were deleted, including within Photoshop plug in files on the harddrive. I also run Windows XP if that makes any difference. Another problem is if I try to just launch SilverFast by itself the start up menu/launcher wants me to choose the plug in folder, and I have no idea on how to do that. I am so frustrated any help would be great.
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Postby Saul » Sat Nov 20, 2004 7:39 am

Well, I was able to figure out how to launch Silverfast outside of photoshop but the same problem exists, when I hit scan the program shuts down.
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Problem resolved

Postby Saul » Sun Nov 21, 2004 3:41 am

Well, I went and registered and saw that I could download an updated version. So after uninstalling the one I got with my scanner and installed the latest version everything seems to be working now. Not sure what the deal was with the one I had.
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Same problem

Postby mpx » Tue Dec 07, 2004 5:03 am

I have the same problem.
I finally just gave-up and now I just launch Silverfast by itself
rather than scanning from within PhotoShop CS
I am PC based using Win 2000 Pro with a Microtek 9800XL scanner.

I am going to be installing the Ai upgrade right now,
so maybe the problem will be eliminated.

mpx
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Now a bigger problem

Postby mpx » Tue Dec 07, 2004 7:07 am

Well, I have just installed the newest version of Ai and
now it does not work at all ~ my PC locks up, I cannot even
use task manager to evade the WIN lock-up.
I have sent a message to LaserSoft support with the details
of the problem.

mpx
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Updated Info

Postby mpx » Fri Dec 10, 2004 9:33 pm

It has been determined, with the help of Martin at Lasersoft Tech Support,
that my FireWire connection is causing the Ai software to lock-up.
I am able to connect with a USB connection and that works fine.
So, this may be a newly discovered "issue" with FireWire and Ai software.
Thanks Martin, for your response and accurate diagnosis to my problem.


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