Anyone know how to make a CanoScan 8800f Flatbed scanner (2007 vintage) work on my 27" iMac?

[Danny]

Hi, SteveW!

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[SteveW]

Danny,

Thanks for the quick reply.  I'm using OS X 10.9.1 Maverick on a 27" iMac.  Downloaded the MP Navigator EX, ScanGear, OmniPage SE and Manuals from the original "Set up CD-ROM" U1.1 QH7-3372-01.   I open up the MP Nav from the Canon Utilities in my app folder. 

When I follow directions to scan a document with my preferences per the menu boxes, the little colored wheel turns until I have to "force quit".  Are the 2007 drivers just not recognized properly by the later Mac technology?  Could there be later Canon drivers that would make it work?   I'm not a computer guru....

It's a great scanner that I haven't used much since the year I bought it (2007), but now have a need for.

Appreciate any guidance.

Thanks,

Steve

[SteveW]

Thanks Danny,

I did call Canon tech support and spoke with a pleasant, patient and knowledgeable young man who lead me through updating the drivers and software for the scanner through the Canon website.  Works perfectly now.  

Thanks,

Steve