I've just started doing some research to upgrade an old PowerMac to a newer Mac running OS X. But I've got a Linotype Saphir Ultra II and finding scanner software for it on OS X has been a real challenge.
Silverfast AI looks like an excellent product that will do just what I need. Alas, no OS X version for the LinoTypes.
But wait! A little more digging on the web turned up the fact that many of the Linotype scanners are virtually identical to various Umax models. For example, see http://www.image-acquire.com/scanner/re ... xpl3.shtml
and you'll find that the Saphir Ultra II is the same as a Umax PowerLook III. And further, you'll find an effort to develop standardized scanner interfaces for Unix variants called S.A.N.E. and they've published the following table of compatibility:
http://www.rauch-domain.de/sane-umax/sa ... s-doc.html
SF does provide OS X versions for Umax models. Is it possible the Umax version will run the Linotype scanners? Can anyone try this and confirm?
John Lock
VP, Technology
Relevant Arts, Inc.
Possible Mac OS X solution for LinoType scanners?
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SilverFast OS-X for Linotype Scanners
SilverFast OS-X for Linotype Scanners
We are working on support for OS-X for all Linotype scanners and hope to release the first updates within the next 2 weeks!
We are working on support for OS-X for all Linotype scanners and hope to release the first updates within the next 2 weeks!
Follow up: Linotype and OS X?
Any more word on supporting OS X and Linotype scanners?
(oh please oh please oh please!)
(oh please oh please oh please!)
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You will find Demos for SilverFast OS-X for Linotype scanners on our website within the next few days!
You will find Demos for SilverFast OS-X for Linotype scanners on our website within the next few days!
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LinoScan 1200 OS-X
LinoScan 1200 OS-X
The LinoScan 1200 is a special problem under OS-X which is related to the USB communication chip. The equivalent Umax scanner Astra 4000U has got the same problem.
Nevertheless we are hoping to solve this problem!
The LinoScan 1200 is a special problem under OS-X which is related to the USB communication chip. The equivalent Umax scanner Astra 4000U has got the same problem.
Nevertheless we are hoping to solve this problem!
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