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.


