Not scanning nikon 9000ED

The first thing I'd try is to run the scanner with the Nikon software. When you power on the scanner it goes through a variety of checks, and finally you should have a silent scanner with a solid green light at the front. Start the Nikon software and wait until it finds the scanner, if it doesn't you have a hardware problem with the scanner.

If it goes well to this point insert a card or plastic mounted slide and hit Preview. The scanner should then create and image you see on screen. Next step would be to make a scan. If the slide you're trying to scan isn't card or plastic mounted you'll need the Nikon made carrier.

Hope this helps.

For my scanner I bought Silverfast. It is available for Windows and MAC.
Just look for a demo on this site
Silverfast scanner software for Nikon

networked or usb plugged?

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Download the Nikon scan application here: Nikon Scan

There is also a firmware update for this model. After installing the Nicon Scan software that includes the scanner driver (ensure that scanner is recognized), do the firmware update.
Follow instructions on site and do not interrupt firmware update procedure, or that may damage the scanner.

Coolscan IV / LS40 1.2.0 firmware update

Hi, I have the same problem. I am running on the same computer with the same software Nikon Scan without problems. Found out that the problem happens mostly when a crop is selected that just eliminates the scanning frame. Without crop mostly OK. However no reason why and no real solution

There is a lock on the oper side. release the lock and the other side also opens like a door

Please send it to Nikon and get it serviced. I have the same scanner. my scans were not sharp and I had the tray problem and autofocus problems. I got it serviced fungus and dust cleaned and greesed by nikon. Now it is all fixed. Please Take It To NIKON

connect after PC start up

I have the same problem (on XP, Nikon Scan 3.1.2) ... IF I turn the scanner on before the computer (or turn the scanner on and then reboot) then Nikon Scan recognizes it. Can't say I'm happy with the solution, but it works consistently for me.

For ARCHIVAL quality scans, there is no comparison. The Nikon wins hands-down. For making small prints and web sharing, either will work fine.