https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/General-Discussion/CanoScan-8800F-vs-new-MacBook-Pro-Catalina/m-p/330237#M22152 <P>Apparently Canon has no software to download to my new MacBook Pro so I can continue using my CanoScan 8800F scanner. &nbsp;I have newer scan options on a Canon inkjet and a Brother laser multifunction, but I've used the 8800F with my Windows computers as preferred for photo work due to its higher resolution and my years of familiarity with MP Navigator.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Apple's forum recommends getting an aftermarket VueScan application, but to use the slide scanning abilitiy of my scanner, I have to pony up $100 for the "premium" full-feature version. &nbsp;I could get a new Lide 400 Canon for around that, but it doesn't do slides or have the resolution possibilities, if I understand things correctly. &nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I'm just asking here as a last resort if I have many other options. &nbsp;It's aggravating that Canon doesn't support its equipment longer as computers change and incessantly update OS's. &nbsp;The newer Lide models I guess simplify what the old MP Navigator used to do... I dunno. &nbsp;Maybe they've totally discarded MP Navigator? &nbsp;The onboard buttons on the 8800F never all worked with my Windows computers anyway; &nbsp;I had to use the computer's controls. &nbsp;I didn't see a new Canon scanner that would scan slides like the 8800F.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Am I stuck keeping an old and slow Windows Vista, XP, or W10 computers on my desk just so I can use the 8800F?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Thank you for any advice.</P> Tue, 05 Jan 2021 01:30:56 GMT hafcanadian 2021-01-05T01:30:56Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/General-Discussion/CanoScan-8800F-vs-new-MacBook-Pro-Catalina/m-p/330237#M22152 <P>Apparently Canon has no software to download to my new MacBook Pro so I can continue using my CanoScan 8800F scanner. &nbsp;I have newer scan options on a Canon inkjet and a Brother laser multifunction, but I've used the 8800F with my Windows computers as preferred for photo work due to its higher resolution and my years of familiarity with MP Navigator.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Apple's forum recommends getting an aftermarket VueScan application, but to use the slide scanning abilitiy of my scanner, I have to pony up $100 for the "premium" full-feature version. &nbsp;I could get a new Lide 400 Canon for around that, but it doesn't do slides or have the resolution possibilities, if I understand things correctly. &nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I'm just asking here as a last resort if I have many other options. &nbsp;It's aggravating that Canon doesn't support its equipment longer as computers change and incessantly update OS's. &nbsp;The newer Lide models I guess simplify what the old MP Navigator used to do... I dunno. &nbsp;Maybe they've totally discarded MP Navigator? &nbsp;The onboard buttons on the 8800F never all worked with my Windows computers anyway; &nbsp;I had to use the computer's controls. &nbsp;I didn't see a new Canon scanner that would scan slides like the 8800F.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Am I stuck keeping an old and slow Windows Vista, XP, or W10 computers on my desk just so I can use the 8800F?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Thank you for any advice.</P> Tue, 05 Jan 2021 01:30:56 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/General-Discussion/CanoScan-8800F-vs-new-MacBook-Pro-Catalina/m-p/330237#M22152 hafcanadian 2021-01-05T01:30:56Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/General-Discussion/CanoScan-8800F-vs-new-MacBook-Pro-Catalina/m-p/330302#M22153 <P>Greetings,</P><P>In many cases, its the hardware that does not support the new architecture of a more modern operating system...&nbsp; not an unwillingness on Canon's part to support a product.&nbsp; Your scanner is also at least <STRONG>13yrs old</STRONG>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Newer options are avaialble.&nbsp; From Canon, and Amazon.&nbsp; Amazon has a great selection of negative scanners which are very affordable.&nbsp; Maybe its time to upgrade.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Tue, 05 Jan 2021 15:33:00 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/General-Discussion/CanoScan-8800F-vs-new-MacBook-Pro-Catalina/m-p/330302#M22153 shadowsports 2021-01-05T15:33:00Z