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How do I install SilverFast 9 on a new computer?
You want to change the computer and transfer SilverFast to your new computer? Here is what you can do to deactivate SilverFast 9 on your old computer and install and activate SilverFast 9 on the new computer: 1. Log out of your MySilverFast Account ...What does AACO do and how do I use it?
Some areas in your image are are too dark although the overall brightness is fine? This can happen when shooting against the light, e.g.. AACO is the Auto Adaptive Contrast Optimization of SilverFast and the tool of choice in this case. Strength: ...Scanner not found by SilverFast even though the latest scanner driver is already installed (Windows only)
Your scanner is recognised on the SilverFast welcome screen but as soon as you hit the "Start"-button, a message comes up saying that there is a problem regarding the communication between SilverFast and your scanner? Windows seems to behave ...How to restart SilverFast fresh with a clean prescan
Sometimes it's helpful to get a fresh start with SilverFast and any settings you have applied in the past. This small tutorial will give you said fresh start, including a clean prescan area.Scanner not available
Can't start the scanner? SilverFast does not display a scanner in the welcome window and shows you "no scanner available"? Welcome Screen, no scanner detected. To start SilverFast, the scanner must be recognized in the welcome window. If it is not, ...
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No support for Firewire in macOS 26 Tahoe (affects users with e.g. Nikon LS-4000, LS-8000, LS-9000)
Concerns non-compatibility of certain Nikon CoolScan scanners with macOS 26. With the release of macOS 26, Apple has completely discontinued support for Firewire. This change affects the following Nikon scanner models, among others: Super CoolScan ...How to force installation of older driver packages on your Mac
Most of the scanners supported by SilverFast 9 are either directly communicated with by it, or SilverFast 9 does install the necessary drivers. Or there are current drivers you can install without problems. However, there are some older scanners with ...Getting "unknown error" with Plustek OpticFilm scanners (Windows only)
If you are experiencing getting a message "unknown error" shown in the SilverFast progress status, we suggest to disable the "QuickScan" software running in the background. This is either done by using the keyboard shortcut WIN+X, select "Task ...Lost my info on registered SilverFast software serial number for versions 8 or earlier
If you need to have us sent all your registered SilverFast 8 and 6 product serial number, so that you can download the software again, please use this form to request this: ...How to connect a Nikon Firewire scanner like the LS-4000, LS-8000, or LS-9000 to an Apple Mac
Since Apple does no longer offer Macs with Firewire ports anymore, there is increasing demand to learn how to connect Nikon SuperCoolScan devices like the CoolScan IV ed, or the medium format LS 8000 and LS 9000 scanners to a Mac (running up to macOS ...