Hi Rosie I have one of those and it works perfectly with vuescan. Available at http://www.hamrick.com. I bought it years ago and, with free unlimited updates it's worked on all the scanners I've ever had.
I agree the Canon driver is not good. But the scanner works well. Cheers Mike On 01/03/2011, at 11:24 PM, Rosie Cable wrote: > Hi Alex > > Although a different model, my experience with a Canon Pixma MP640's scanner > has been impossible. According to the specs, this unit should scan, copy and > print okay on my iMac (OSX 10.4.11), via WIFI setup. I've set it up with > Airport, and I will say that the printer works seamlessly. However the > scanner will not work wirelessly at all. I have spent a couple of hours on > the phone to Canon techs, on a couple of different occasions. I have have > uninstalled and reinstalled both by myself, and with the techs on standby. > Even they can't explain why the scanning function won't work wirelessly, but > will only work when using a cable connection. > > After spending many hours trying to sort this problem out without success, > I've given up, and don't use the scanner function at all. I did ask the > tech's and also sent an email to Canon, requesting that they have the ethical > courtesy to alert both Mac users and printer salespersons that this problem > exists = (particularly if using Mac OSX 10.4.11). However I don't believe > anything eventuated from this request. > > Hopefully, list members will be able to provide information about a good MFP > unit with good scanning functions. Alternatively, if possible, before buying > another printer (particularly Canon), try to see the model that you want, > actually set up to a Mac, and see all functions working as you would wish, > before parting with your hard-earned cash. > > Cheers > Rosie > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]>
