Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/08/02

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Subject: [Leica] Nikon Scanner Problem
From: richard at richardmanphoto.com (Richard Man)
Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2012 16:17:39 -0700
References: <CA+yJO1Cpf2HdZ1qQj8Rif5nMYK0_D9xvWoZmP5tK1BdN+Zd_ew@mail.gmail.com>

Sigh, the curse of the older machines. Probably best to send it to Nikon
USA, pay about $300 for a CLA and any fixes...


On Thu, Aug 2, 2012 at 4:10 PM, Tina Manley <images at comporium.net> wrote:

> PESO:
>
> In the middle of everything else, my Nikon LS5000 decided to quit.  It
> still seems to be working, making noises when I turn it on, but none of my
> computers can find it.  It was hooked up to my small laptop, scanning away
> happily for months.  Then it started to get erratic, changing the scanning
> dimensions and profiles and blinking on and off.  I tried changing the
> cable, which usually seems to be the problem, but 4 new cables have not
> solved the problem.  I still get a "no scanner found" message no matter
> which program I use - Silverfast, Nikon Scan or Vuescan.  Has anybody else
> had this problem.  I'm pretty sure there must be a short in the connection
> where I plug the cable in.  I can't figure out any other reason why it
> would come on and work but not be seen by the computer.
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.  In the meantime, I've gone to get
> my Beseler Slide Duplicator and installed it in my office at the farm for
> trying the in-camera scans, but the bulb is burned out so I have to wait
> until I get a new one.  Life is so complicated.
>
> Tina
>
> --
> Tina Manley, ASMP
> www.tinamanley.com
>
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// richard <http://www.richardmanphoto.com>


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