Tony, the question, for which I do not know the answer, are the existing
ASPI layers 32 bit only, 64 bit only, or neutral with respect to the bit
architecture. I suspect that like drivers the currently available ASPI
layers from Adaptec and Microsoft may be written to 32 bit architectural
specifications and therefore not usable by 64 bit devices, systems, or
software. Moreover, Ed's software may be written to 32 bit
architectural specifications and not work in 64 bit systems or recognize
64 bit hardware if such hardware exists. (As an aside, I do not think
that the hardware in the case of peripherals is 32 or 64 bit
intrinsically but that will depend on the hardware's firmware).
----Original Message----
From: filmscanners_owner@halftone.co.uk
[mailto:filmscanners_owner@halftone.co.uk] On Behalf Of Tony Sleep
Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 7:05 AM
To: laurie@advancenet.net
Subject: [filmscanners] Re: large scanning project
> On 31/05/2006 James L. Sims wrote:
>> I downloaded a profile from Ian Lyons' Computer Darkroom website (
>> )several years ago that
>> seems to work much better than the OEM profile.
>
> I tried that. It helped a bit, provided you did a
> profile-to-profile conversion in PS and avoided the broken
> driver CM entirely. The Epson canned profile was terrible. I
> spent ages, and GOK how much paper and ink trying to get good
> prints. The inks were shockingly temporary anyhow. I did
> think about converting the 1200 to Piezography, but had so
> little confidence in it by then that I bought an 1160
> instead. In the end I bought a 1290 for colour and gave the
> 1200 to my sister, for her kids to use.
>
>> I can understand companies writing off a model some years after
>> production has ceased but three years is a bit soon. Sadly, you're
>> right.
>>
>> "The industry standard now is epitomised by Dell, whose attitude is
>> that once a machine is out of warranty it is obsolete and none of
>> their concern; you should buy a new model if you want support. Yes, I
>> have a Dell Latitude, now on its 3rd keyboard and 2nd motherboard."
>>
>> I learned my lesson with the purchase of a new Gateway computer in
>> 1996. I custom built my first machine in 1997 to replace it.
>
> Yep, same here, all self-built, except it's not possible with laptops.
> Dell wouldn't sell me parts, only an extended warranty (at
> 525GBP!). Ebay has kept this thing going. I won't buy another Dell.
>
>> Again, sadly, Ed's software won't cure my 64-bit driver problem.
>
> Interesting. Why is that? I'm still on 32bit, but does 64-bit
> have a different driver architecture? AFAIK Vuescan makes no
> use whatsoever of the mfr's 32bit driver, so long as it can
> talk via ASPI or whatever driver layer is needed for the data
> interface, it works. I am sure I have used VS with various
> scanners without installing any mfr. s/w, or is a native OS
> driver for the scanner invoked?
>
> Tony Sleep
>
>
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