10.3: How to install Microtek scanner drivers

Feb 06, '04 09:35:00AM

Contributed by: lipids

My friend has a Microtek ScanMaker 4800. Microtek has not yet released Panther compatible software. It seems a few extraneous applications and drivers are installed when using the current driver installation package. These may cause incompatibilities, instabilities, or even an OS X beach ball party. So, follow these simple directions to get you Microtek scanner up.

**NOTE: The Microtek step by step for Panther is useless and inaccurate. DO NOT FOLLOW IT!

  1. Download this installation package only! sw5_v701_macx_jag.dmg
  2. Mount the dmg on your desktop.
  3. Open the folder called "Packages" and you should see several seperate installers.
  4. You will need to run two of the installers. First, install "ScanWizard 5 V7.01.pkg".
  5. Next find the corresponding installation package for your scanner model and install it. It should look something like "SM****-SW5 V1.**.pkg". Treat the asterisks as a wild card.
  6. Reboot
You scanner should now work.

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