14 DAY TRIAL // Hamrick Software has updated VueScan, the application that can help Mac users produce quality scans, allowing tweaks to color balance and more. VueScan supports most high-quality flatbed and film scanners and has recently added improved language support, as well as a couple of bug fixes.
According to the release notes for VueScan version 8.5.14, Hamrick Software was able to fix a problem when typing cropping sizes (in pixels) as well as an issue with deleting pages when using 'Input | Multi page'. As noted above, improved language support has also been incorporated in this release, for Norwegian and Spanish speakers. VueScan is capable of doing batch scanning, while allowing the user to produce color-balanced and cropped images. The software sports advanced features for restoring faded colors.
One of the more recent releases of the program, VueScan 8.5.09, added support for an additional 22 HP scanners. According to Hamrick Software, those include the following: DeskJet F735; LaserJet 4700; LaserJet 9040; LaserJet 9050; LaserJet CM1312; LaserJet CM1312n; LaserJet CM2320; LaserJet CM2320f; LaserJet CM2320n; LaserJet CM8050; LaserJet CM8060; LaserJet M1120; LaserJet M1120n; OfficeJet 5100; Officejet A809; Officejet A909a; Officejet A909g; Officejet A909n; Officejet J5500; Officejet L7400; PhotoSmart C309a and PhotoSmart C4340.
There are two Editions of VueScan – Standard and Professional. However, users only need to download a single file for either version. The first time they download the software, it operates as a free trial, but as soon as they purchase and enter the serial number, the Standard Edition or Professional Edition features are enabled. Also, the dollar-sign watermark is disabled.
Existing VueScan users can update to the latest version for free. To update, just download the trial version using the link below, and the software will automatically recognize if you've already purchased it. Just install it over your old version of VueScan, and you're good to go. Upgrades are free in the first year after you purchase the Standard Edition. Upgrades are always free if you purchase the Professional Edition. VueScan requirements call for Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther) or later and a supported scanner.