AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

I was recently burglarized, and even though they didn't take my Nikon 9000 scanner, they stole the computer that had the plug in for it! So, I'll probably need to replace the scanner since I don't think it will be possible to find the plug in to put into a replacement PC.

I really love the quality of the Nikon 9000 and frequently do 35mm and 6x7 slides and film. I see the Plustek listed at B&H. If you have used this scanner, I'd like to hear from you about your experience with it. And, if you've used both it and the Nikon 9000, I'd REALLY like to hear from you about the comparison of them.

Thanks!

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

w0w what a bummer. better be prepared may come back if they think you replaced everything, in about 6 mo. hate to hear it. can you just get a cord replacement.

http://www.amazon.com/10ft-USB-Cable-CoolScan-Scanner/dp/B00C3E6MDU

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

Hi,

It isn't clear what is missing. If it is the cable that may be quite easily replaced so long as the connectors are standard and not proprietary to Nikon, and even if that is the case you may be able to get one from Nikon.

From the spec on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Super-CoolScan-9000-Scanner/dp/B0001DYUDE , it looks like this is an IEEE 1394 interface product so you may be able to get a cable with the appropriate connectors fairly easily.

If it is the IEEE1394 interface card that plugs into the computer, then you can usually buy an appropriate card that will plug into your new computer fairly inexpensively.

If it is software, then you may be able to down load it from Nikon's web site: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/61#Anchor-7

If it is software, do you still have the original installation disc?

Since this seems to be a fairly expensive scanner you have a pretty good chance of restoring it to useful life without significant outlay.

Good luck

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

Sorry, I thought I was clear. There's a connection for this unit that must be installed in the PC to plug into. Since the PC was stolen, that item went also. I have the cord and the software and all of the carriers - just missing the installed plug-in. That is probably a non-replaceable item, so I'm having to look at a totally new scanner. That is why my question to y'all is about a replacement scanner.

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

Hi,

Unless I have misunderstood things this is a very expensive scanner. Amongst other things, I work in the computer industry.

The 'plugin' that you describe ( and sometimes software that interfaces to things like Photoshop is called a software plug-in) is what would otherwise be called an interface card that as you say 'plugs in' to a PCI slot (or something similar) inside the computer.

It may be just a standard IEEE 1394 card which are readily available. If so, even if you cannot get one from Nikon, or a used one on e-bay, a standard card might get your beloved scanner back to perfect operation.

Does this page show your scanner?

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=nikon+9000+scanner&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=3230605337&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4436801161333850507&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_9fh9e7rwaz_b

I think the part that you are missing maybe the IEEE 1394 FireWire interface card, PC and Mac compatible.

If it is just a standard interface card, and it quite likely is, then you should be able to buy one for between $20 and $50, and install it in your replacement computer.

Good luck.

MCHUGH Loc: Jacksonville, Texas

I have a Plustek scanner. I have used the one I have for about 8 years. The one I have only does 35mm slides and film. It does a very good job. I have used it on slides, color film and b&w film. I have no complaints.

marcomarks Loc: Ft. Myers, FL

I'd first Google search "Nikon 9000 scanner driver" and you'll likely find several sources, possibly from Nikon, and certainly from others who pride themselves in being a website devoted to free downloadable drivers for virtually everything. Since manufacturer drivers are always free, they just accumulate and catalog them so you'll come and get one and read their ads while you're there.