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Canon Scanner Software alternative

We have a Canon Multifunction Printer.

At this moment we use the Canon provided software for scanning, but this software has prove to be really unestable, working randomly.

I have searched the web for scanner software and haven't found what I need.

My requirements are?
1) Free Software
2) Suuport for ADF
3) Hability to scan to PDF
4) Windows 8 compatible
5) We use a USB connection


I understand that asking the software to be free is complicated. I have found some not free solutions, but.

I just wanted to ask to see if someone has a solution.

Thanks
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So you want a third party who has designed drivers for a canon printer?  I'd be surprised if one exists.  Third parties do not have the same hardware level access and design knowledge as the manufacturer.

Sorry, but I'm fairly certain your stuck with the canon products.  I suggest you might try to use OLDER versions of the software or contact Canon support.  Otherwise, if you don't like how their drivers work, you may have to buy another product.  Personally, I find Brother printers and devices work well.
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Hello Lee

I'm Not looking for third party drivers, I can use canon drivers but the UI is what doesn't work.

Hello dbrunton

Thanks for the suggestion, I'm going to try this one.

I'll let you guys know how it goes.
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Thanks all for your answers.

At this moment NAPS2 is what i decided to use, didn't tried GIMP or irfanview, but I'm sure they are good solutions too.

THANKS!
You're welcome. Glad to help. Happy scanning! Regards, Joe
Ok - that wasn't what I understood from your question.  the drivers are what provide the basically functionality you described.  There are plenty of other software packages out there you can use.  Paint.NET is free and just one example.  If the device has an ADF, that is exposed and used by the driver.