Warning

This information is not approved by UMAX.com.au you try anything here at your own risk.

ALWAYS BACKUP YOUR DATA AND TURN VIRUS CHECKERS OFF FIRST

YOU MUST BE PREPARED TO RELOAD YOUR SYSTEM SHOULD THINGS GO WRONG

S6E for Windows here

WindowsXP built-in drivers support directly basic scanning functions of this scanner. The installation of Umax drivers is not necessary. The limitation of the Microsoft drivers is the lack of support for scan buttons and transparency adapters. See Microsoft Hardware Compatibility List.

Please install VistaScan 3.55u and update it with the Updater for WindowsXP below.

  • VistaScan 355u (9 MB)
  • Optional: to install MagicMatch calibration profiles copy the folders (MONITOR, PRINTER, SCANNER) from the folder PROFILES of the original driver CD into the folder PROFILES of the downloaded and expanded current driver on your hard disk und select the appropriate components in the setup dialog.
  • Notes: If you're using the Astra 2200, this software works with USB only.
    •
VistaScan 3.55
This software IS NOT downloadable.
Available on CD-ROM only.
File Size:
8.93 MB
Updated:
02/14/2002

Notes: Please read record SC00198 before downloading. This patch requires your computer to have VistaScan 3.55 installed. You install this patch on top of VistaScan.
Download Link:
 Windows XP Patch
File Size:
 1.09 MB
Updated:
 02/14/2002
Record ID: SC00198

Operating UMAX scanners with Windows XP.

General Rules

  • If software for your model is unavailable via our download service, your unit is not supported by Umax under XP. You can still use drivers provided by Microsoft on your XP CD-ROM. Read Support Document SC00207 for information on Microsoft-Supported models.

  • If you are upgrading your computer to Windows XP from an earlier version of Windows and already have UMAX software installed, it is advisable to uninstall the software and then reinstall after Windows XP is running.

  • With any Windows version: if you already have UMAX software installed and want to install a newer version, you must first uninstall the current software and then you can install the new version.

  • If you see this warning when installing UMAX software, select "Continue Anyway". UMAX software is Windows 2000 compatible and can be used without limitation under Windows XP.



  • After installing UMAX software, you may find that a Microsoft version has also been installed. We recommend removing the Microsoft version.

  • Note that features such as copy buttons, transparency adapters and quick launch functions aren't supported by Microsoft.

 

Scanners supported buy Umax with Vistascan software:

The listed scanners apply:
Astra 2000U
Astra 2100U
Astra 2200
 Astra e3420
Astra e3470
Astra e5420
Astra e5470
 Astra 6400
Astra 6450
Astra 4400
Astra 4450
 Astra 3400
Astra 3450

VistaScan-specific issues

2000U, 2100U, and 2200 users:
You may be prompted by a "Windows File Protection" message. Simply click "Ignore" and continue installation.
3400, 3450 and AstraNET series users:
You may be prompted by a "Windows File protection" message. Simply click "Ignore" and continue installation. You must exit VistaScan before running the updater.

Scanners supported by Umax with MagicScan software:

The listed scanners apply:
PowerLook III
 PowerLook 2100XL
 PowerLook 3000
 PowerLook 1100

MagicScan-Specific issues

All supported models:
For scanners listed above, you must install MagicScan 4.5 and the registry patch before using them under Windows XP.
PowerLook 1100 users read below:
PowerLook 1100 users, in addition to the above files, must also have the XP PowerLook 1100 Updater installed.
For more information on supported SCSI models, Read Support Document SC00206.

A note about Driver Signing errors:

Upon initial connection of your Umax scanner you may be prompted with a window that says "Does not contain a digital signature" with the options to "Continue Anyway" or "Tell me why Driver Signing is important". You must click "Continue Anyway" to proceed with final driver installation.

UMAX S6E Fix for Windows (Not XP) 

Warning this is not an official UMAX fix.

by g_alan_e@yahoo.com

Here's how I "fixed" VistaScan 3.76S for Windows to enable the support it has already built in for the Vista S6E.

From: 

 http://home.rmci.net/gregg1/vs376ons6e.txt

You are welcome to host the file locally on your server if you want.

 I haven't tried this with newer versions of the software, but if they support the Astra 600 a similar fix should work.

If the particular version of VistaScan "doesn't support" the interface you have but does officially support your scanner,

simply alter the one INF to default to the interface you want it to use. :)

Another unofficial bit is the VistaScan 3.55S software supports the S6E without any hacking, in spite of UMAX claiming that it doesn't. :) 

There is so much stuff in the INF files that's commented out even though the drivers will actually support "obsolete" scanners and interfaces.

Unfortunately I'm not a ResEdit hacking wiz, otherwise I could probably get Mac versions higher than 3.1S to support the S6E.

(Part of the trouble may be that my Mac is an old NuBus PowerMac with a 601 CPU.)

(Maximize your text editor window or stretch it to eliminate word wrap or turn wrap off) 

The official line from UMAX is that the Vista S6E is not supported by newer versions of VistaScan. 

I made it work with version 3.76 by doing a few small changes to some of the .inf files. 

These instructions are for making it work with SCSI cards other than ones supplied by UMAX. 

If you have other SCSI devices you shouldn't be using one of their cards anyway. :) 

This line %S6E% = SCSIScanner, UMAX____VISTA-S6E_______V and this line S6E = "UMAX Vista-S6E" in the file

UMAXCLAS.INF is what gave it away that the Vista S6E should work. 

Let's get started hacking! First things first, get VistaScan 3.76. 

Download vistascan376.zip here. ftp://ftp.umax.com.tw/SUPPORT/scanner/PC/Vs376/ 

I don't know about the .exe file, I got the ZIP because it was bigger, and bigger is better, right? :) 

Unzip to an empty folder because the paths in the ZIP have some files that normally would go in the root of a CD-ROM. 

Hereafter, the folder you unzipped to will be represented as %folder% 

STEP ONE 

Go to %folder%\Vstasan\Disk1 and remove the read only attribute from SETUP.INF and under [Settings]

change AdapterType=1394 to AdapterType=SCSI Save and close. 

Remove the read only attribute from ADAPTER.INF and under [UmaxSetup] change DefaultAdapter=DMX3191

to DefaultAdapter=ASPI Compatible Save and close. STEP TWO Go to %folder%\Vstasan\Disk2 and remove the read only attribute from UMAXUSD2.INF and under [Models] 

insert %SCSI\UMAX____Vista-S6E_______V.DeviceDesc% = Astra600S.Scanner, UMAX____Vista-S6E_______V between the first and second entries. 

Scroll all the way down and insert SCSI\UMAX____Vista-S6E_______V.DeviceDesc = "UMAX Vista-S6E"

between the first and second entries. 

Save and close. STEP THREE Go to %folder%\Vstasan\Disk3 and remove the read only attribute from UMAXUSD2.INF and under [Models] 

insert %SCSI\UMAX____Vista-S6E_______V.DeviceDesc% = Astra600S.Scanner, UMAX____Vista-S6E_______V between the first and second entries.

Scroll all the way down and insert SCSI\UMAX____Vista-S6E_______V.DeviceDesc = "UMAX Vista-S6E"

between the first and second entries. Save and close. 

There! VistaScan 3.76 now will install and work with your UMAX Vista S6E scanner. 

Wasn't that easy? Makes me wonder why UMAX decided to "drop support" for the S6E

but not the S6, the S8 and other scanners around the same age. 

I've tested this and it works just fine.

Thank you to:

g_alan_e@yahoo.com

 

 

 
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