I think I know what she is referring to in respect to the 1260. I have one but don't currently use it because it is so frigging slow, but the autorun file that kicks in when you load the CD puts the user in a screen that allows you to install drivers, software, etc. Unfortunately, the screen is graphics based and doesn't talk or provide any usable output. The way around this is to use either the file from Epson's web site, which is actually a better choice as they're newer drivers anyway, or to load the CD, exit the setup screen, browse to the CD in Explorer, switch to the drivers folder, and run the executable found there. The setup programs in the sub folders talk fine, it's just the one that autoruns that stinks.
Dave At 07:27 PM 1/7/2008, you wrote:
To be clear, I cannot make sense of what I think I'm hearing. It sounds to me as if it's your computer that's having problems. You have two different scanners each of which has problems with the machine. I have no knowlege about Dells whatsoever. Nevertheless, I have just downloaded the driver files from the Epson site. They are in an executable file which self-extracts to a specific folder. After that, it either runs automatically or you have to go to the folder and run the setup program. If you want the file, I'd be happy to send it to you as an attachment. I'd call Paul just in case he has an idea and he comes on after 2:00 P.M., EST.Sincerest Good Wishes, and let me know if you want the file.Btw, Nick knows much more than I do, but, just in case, did you connect to the front or back of the computer, what operating system do you use?----- Original Message ----- From: "Siobhan" <littlesailorgirl@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 4:03 AM Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: scanner buying adviceGary, Nick from the otherlist tried and tried to help me withit, I got so frustrated I quit. Lok, the installation disk after clicking continue is inaccessible, all I know is i have an ipson perfection 1260 whether or not its a phone I don't kno. I've also had it seven years, it was a freebie from dell years back hen I gt this desktop. Befre that, I had a UMax scanner that once installed took so long the tech woman said youwon't ned it, ook it,nd when I had a major reformat later, I ended up with a paper weight. so that's why I won't go for an eopson again.----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Petraccaro" <garyp130@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 4:00 AM Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: scanner buying adviceI hope you're not jumping the gun. Epsons have been highly regarded for a long time, at least the Perfection line.What model Epson? Also, have you discussed this with the k1000 tech support people? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Siobhan" <littlesailorgirl@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 8:50 PM Subject: [bksvol-discuss] scanner buying advice Hi all. I'm ditching my old epson, and would rather not use them again. they're ok for printers, but I can't instal the one I had with out help, so unless epson wised up, I don't want to get another one. I'm not a brand hog, I just want a fast scan using k1000 not a huge one so it won't take up room, pretty quiet, and not that expensive. As for where to buy, I have twenty dollars off one hundred if I spend at staples, but that's fine if i go somewhere else. I'll go anywhere and if it's an online merchant i haven't heard of, just let me know it's safe because you've shopped there and I'll be happy. I've dealt with credit card fraud to many times to count last year, I'd rather not do it again. There's no rush so just let me know. Thanks all. Siobhan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.13/1211 - Release Date: 1/6/2008 11:57 AM To unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxxput the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list of available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line.To unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxxput the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list of available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line.-- No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.13/1213 - Release Date: 1/7/2008 9:14 AMTo unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxxput the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list of available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line.-- No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.13/1213 - Release Date: 1/7/2008 9:14 AM
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