LaserSoft Imaging

The Opal Ultra Scanner is compatible with the Ratoc SCSI Converter FRISX. This is a very old scanner but I didn't want to throw it away. I bought Ratoc's FRISX SCSI to Firewire Converter, the AC-DC term power adapter, the Centronics 50 adapter, and an active SCSI terminator. I followed the installat...

My scanner is Heidelberg's Opal Ultra. My computer is iMac Intel Care 2 Duo. I could connect either with Firewire or USB, whichever might be better.

When I scan old photos that are curled I always put a piece of thick white cardboard on the photo back then close the lid. This solves my problem by filling in the gaps.

The last Firewire note was written in 2004. Can we use Silverfast Ai now with a Firewire to SCSI adapter? www.ratocsystems.com claims to have a converter that should work but suggests using Hamrick's v**s**n 8. I don't really want to give up Silverfast Ai if I don't have to.

Please begin to prepare Silverfast AI for the coming Mac OS X 4. When so many imagemasters use Macs, it should be a priority. We want to upgrade the OS but Silverfast holds us back.

Do you have any suggestions for scanner settings for old newspaper photos? Heidelberg's Opal Ultra running Silverfast AI on Photoshop 7. MJF777@aol.com