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Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 Driver

Want to keep using your
Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 on Windows 10?
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We reverse engineered the Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 driver and included it in VueScan so you can keep using your old scanner.

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Why doesn’t my ScanSnap s1500 work anymore?

Are you looking for ScanSnap s1500 software and driver information? You’ve come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you with everything you need to know about ScanSnap s1500 software and drivers. We will also show you how to download and install ScanSnap s1500 software and drivers on your computer. Let’s get started!

Fujitsu’s ScanSnap series has long been a popular choice for home users looking for an easy way to scan and organize their documents. The s1500 (and s1500m for mac), released in 2009, was particularly popular, thanks to its simple design and compatibility with both Windows and macOS. However, in 2019, Apple released macOS Catalina, which broke compatibility with the software that Fujitsu used to scan on macOS (ScanSnap Manager). As a result, many s1500 owners have been unable to use their scanner since upgrading to Catalina. While Fujitsu has since released an updated version of ScanSnap Manager that is compatible with Catalina, many users are still frustrated by the lack of support for older hardware.

macOS Catalina was released on October 7, 2019, and it included a number of new features and improvements. One of the most notable changes was the discontinuation of support for 32-bit software. This change meant that any software that hadn’t been updated to a 64-bit version would no longer work on macOS Catalina. While this change was necessary in order to move forward with new technology, it had a significant downside: many popular scanners were no longer compatible with macOS Catalina. The majority of scanner manufacturers didn’t update their older software to be 64-bit compatible, and as a result, many users were left unable to use their scanners. In addition, apps on macOS Catalina are required to be ‘notarized’ by Apple in order to run. This is a security measure that helps to protect users from malicious software. However, it also meant that many manufacturers didn’t bother updating their apps for macOS Catalina, since the process is time-consuming and expensive. As a result, many users found themselves unable to use their scanners after upgrading to macOS Catalina. While Apple’s intentions were good, the reality is that the transition to 64-bit software and notarized apps has been difficult for many users.

While the Fujitsu ScanSnap s1500 continued to work for years on Windows, it has recently been known to have some compatibility issues with Windows 10 and Windows 11. In particular, the ScanSnap Manager and ScanSnap Home applications are not fully compatible anymore. This was frustrating for users who rely on these applications to scan and manage their documents.

How to get your ScanSnap s1500 working on macOS and Windows

Fortunately, there is a solution. We have been creating custom scanner drivers for thousands of scanners for years, including all of Fujitsu and ScanSnap’s scanners. This means that we can offer full support for Catalina without requiring any changes to your existing setup. In addition, our drivers are constantly being updated to take advantage of the latest macOS features and to ensure compatibility with the latest third-party software. So if you’re still using an older scanner, there’s no need to worry - we can still help you get the most out of it. Contact us today to find out more.

The Fujitsu ScanSnap s1500/s1500m is an excellent piece of hardware that should not be thrown away just because the software stops working. The hardware is great, it doesn’t wear out for a long time, and it was pretty expensive when it came out. Therefore, you should continue to use your old scanner instead of buying a new one. Not only will this save you money, but it will also help to reduce electronic waste.

VueScan is a software program that works with the ScanSnap s1500 to allow you to scan documents and photos. You can use VueScan to create high-quality scans of your documents and photos, and it is easy to use. There is no need to download drivers and software separately; a single download is all that you need. VueScan is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux, so it will work with any computer. It’s also easy to install, so you can get started right away.

How does this work? VueScan is compatible with the s1500 scanner from Fujitsu. We reverse engineered how the scanner worked and how it communicates with the original software. Then we built a custom driver and included it in VueScan. VueScan automatically detects the edges of each page and then crop, deskew and exposure filters are applied to ensure the best possible scan. You can also modify the scanned pages before saving them to a file (PDF, JPG, etc.).

VueScan is the world’s most popular scanner software, used by over 900,000 customers in 150 countries. If you’ve got a scanner that doesn’t work with your version of Windows or Mac OS, or if you want more features, VueScan is almost certainly what you need. You can try it for free on our website, and if it works with your scanner, you can purchase a license to remove the watermark from the scanned images. It’s quick and easy to see if VueScan works with your scanner - just download it and run it. VueScan should detect the scanner if it’s plugged in. Then just press “Scan” to do a scan.

Scanners are one of those devices that you may not use very often, but when you need it, you really need it. And when your scanner stops working, it can be a real pain to find a replacement that works with your computer. So before you go out and buy a new scanner, take a look at the one you already have. It might just do the job you need it to do. VueScan can get your scanner back up and running within 60 seconds - much easier than buying a new scanner. Plus, it’s a fraction of the cost of a new scanner and it’s way easier to use. So before you go out and buy a new scanner, give VueScan a try. You might just be surprised at how well it works.

What is VueScan?

  • Scanning app for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Supports over 7400 scanners from 42 manufacturers
  • Works with scanners no longer supported by their OS/manufacturer
  • Includes custom reverse-engineered drivers for scanners

Why use VueScan?

  • Produce multi-page PDF files
  • Brilliant, lifelike color scans of photos
  • Efficiently scan multiple photos
  • Optical Character Recognition

How it works

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We reverse engineer older scanner drivers so that you can use old scanners that are no longer supported
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We also use the latest drivers and plugins from manufacturers and operating systems
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You download VueScan and use it to scan documents, photos, film and slides with your scanner

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Scan Documents

Whether you need to scan a single page or a hundred page book, VueScan has the tools to help you.

  • Scan with Flatbed and Automatic Document Feeders (ADF)

  • Scan to PDF (Single and Multipage)

  • Optical Character Recognition (OCR)

  • Automatic Color Detection

  • Small document file sizes

  • Automatic document deskewing

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Scan Photos

Do you have boxes full of photos in a drawer? Use VueScan to get them on your computer, and off your to-do list.

  • Scan with Flatbed and Automatic Document Feeders (ADF)

  • Scan to JPEG or TIFF

  • Preset photo sizes

  • Scan multiple photos on the flatbed

  • Automatic file naming

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Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500

Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 Technical Information

VueScan is compatible with the Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 on Windows, macOS and Linux.

If you're using Windows and you've installed a Fujitsu driver, VueScan's built-in drivers won't conflict with this. If you haven't installed a Windows driver for this scanner, VueScan will automatically install a driver.

You can use this scanner on Mac OS X and Linux without installing any other software.

VueScan uses in-scanner JPEG compression with this scanner to scan faster. You can turn this off by setting 'Input | Fine mode'.

On Windows, make sure the ScanSnap Manager isn't running before running VueScan.

Fujitsu sold this scanner in some countries as the ScanSnap S1500M.

Film Scanning:

No

Document Feeder:

Yes

Windows:

Yes

Mac:

Yes

Linux:

Yes

USB:

Yes

SCSI:

No

Firewire:

No

Network:

No

USB Vendor ID:

04c5

USB Product ID:

11a2

Optical DPI:

600

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