If you have the original installer file (VistaScan), you can try running it in Compatibility Mode Right-click the installer and select Properties Compatibility Run this program in compatibility mode for and select Windows XP (Service Pack 3) Run this program as an administrator and click Apply.
Right-click and select > Browse my computer for drivers . umax 5800 scanner driver for windows 10 new
| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | UMAX abandoned the driver | Do not use Windows Update. Use VueScan instead. | | Scanner turns on, but computer makes "ding-dong" every 5 seconds | USB power cycling. The old scanner draws more power. | Use a powered USB hub . The UMAX 5800 requires a direct connection or an externally powered hub. | | Preview is green/pink lines | Color profile mismatch in the generic driver. | Switch to VueScan and manually set the "Color Correction" to "Built-in." | | Transparency adapter not working | Generic WIA driver does not support the lamp. | This will only work with VueScan. In VueScan, go to Input > Mode > Transparency. | | Error code 10 (Device cannot start) | Windows 10 blocked the unsigned driver. | Disable Driver Signature Enforcement (temporarily) OR use VueScan which is signed. | If you have the original installer file (VistaScan),
If you do not want to pay for software, Windows 10 has a generic "Windows Image Acquisition" (WIA) driver that might recognize the UMAX 5800 as a generic USB scanner. However, this will only give you basic scanning (flatbed only) with no advanced features (no transparency adapter, no batch scanning). Use VueScan instead