The ScanMaker 6800 is a scanner manufactured by Microtek. Scanner drivers act as an interface between the scanner hardware and the operating system, utilizing Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). As operating systems evolve, the APIs may change. Updated drivers ensure that the scanner can communicate effectively with the latest API versions, preventing compatibility issues and system instability. This driver - "sw598e.rar" - has been downloaded 234 times and is rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 16.4 MB.
ScanMaker 6800
Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4
5.98e (8-Sep-2004)
Supported Microtek Scanners:
ScanMaker 8700 ScanMaker 6800
ScanMaker 6700 ScanMaker 6100
ScanMaker 6000 ScanMaker 5900
ScanMaker 5700 ScanMaker 5600
ScanMaker 4900 ScanMaker 4850
ScanMaker 4800 ScanMaker 4700
ScanMaker 4600 ScanMaker 3840
ScanMaker 3830 ScanMaker 3800
ScanMaker 3750i ScanMaker 3740
ScanMaker 3700 ScanMaker 3640
ScanMaker 3600 ScanMaker i300
ScanMaker i700 ScanMaker i900
ScanMaker s400 ScanMaker s200
ScanMaker X12USL ScanMaker V6USL
ScanMaker V6UPL ScanMaker s400II
Vel239 (DG Member) on 18-Sep-2004
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Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Microtek Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Microtek website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
After you get your new driver, you need to put it on your computer. On Windows, there's a tool called Device Manager that helps with this. It shows you all the parts of your computer and the drivers they use. To finish setting up the new driver, you'll probably need to turn your computer off and on again.
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