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iCopy - Simple Photocopier Changelog

What's new in iCopy - Simple Photocopier 1.7.0

Jan 8, 2020
  • The main change in this release is the upgrade to .NET Framework 4. iCopy was using .NET Framework 2, which is deprecated and not maintained. If you have .NET 4.0 installed in your system, iCopy should work just fine.

New in iCopy - Simple Photocopier 1.66 (Dec 22, 2019)

  • Here is a new version of iCopy with an hotfix for an annoying regression. When saving to file, iCopy was using the last used path instead of asking. Now the problem is fixed.

New in iCopy - Simple Photocopier 1.65 (Jul 29, 2018)

  • Hotfix for a crash when using ADF scanners.

New in iCopy - Simple Photocopier 1.64 (Jul 22, 2018)

  • ADD: /open command line switch to open file after acquisition
  • FIX: Now iCopy should work on Windows 10
  • FIX: The interface now supports High DPI screens such as 2K and 4K monitors
  • FIX: Other bug fixes and improvements

New in iCopy - Simple Photocopier 1.63 (Apr 15, 2016)

  • ADD: Added /quality command line parameter to adjust JPEG quality [bug #289]
  • FIX: Fixed a problem that may result in corrupt PDF [bug #298]
  • FIX: Fixed a problem with the aquisition area in command line mode [bug #284], [bug #302]
  • FIX: Handling of 0x80210008 WIA_ERROR_USER_INTERVENTION [bug #270]
  • FIX: Fixed a problem with settings when computer name starts with a number [bug #253]
  • FIX: If folder output is given in command line mode, save directly without asking [bug #285]
  • FIX: Paper size changed when going to printer settings with some printers [bug #277]
  • CHANGED: Default resolution brought to 300 DPI, and default settings are now tweakable [bug #278]

New in iCopy - Simple Photocopier 1.62 (Nov 3, 2014)

  • FIX: Problem with PDF file structure [Bug #261]
  • FIX: Focus stealing problem with the dialog windows [Bug #266]
  • FIX: Fix exception in settings dialog [Bug #258]
  • FIX: Fix error while copying from command line [Bug #260]
  • FIX: It is now possible to output /multiplepages to /pdf with command line
  • FIX: Better handling of command line parameters
  • FIX: Updated font to Windows standard Segoe UI font

New in iCopy - Simple Photocopier 1.61 (Apr 17, 2014)

  • FIX: Various interface fixes
  • CHANGED: Settings are saved when changed

New in iCopy - Simple Photocopier 1.60 (Oct 23, 2012)

  • This new major release of iCopy features the creation of PDF files from the scanner without the need for any external PDF Printer. Along with this new function, the interface was changed a little. Below the Copy button there are three buttons that specify the acquisition mode: the one on the left enables multipage acquisition, the one in the middle saves the acquired pages to an image file while the one on the left is for exporting to PDF. Obviously, with the multipage option enabled and/or the ADF selected, a single multipage PDF will be created
  • Another improvemed regards image centering, with both the PDF or Printer mode.

New in iCopy - Simple Photocopier 1.60 Beta 1 (May 24, 2012)

  • ADD: Save to PDF function
  • ADD: Some improvements to the interface
  • ADD: The acquired image can be printed in the center of the image

New in iCopy - Simple Photocopier 1.51 (Mar 29, 2012)

  • The new major feature is the support for duplex ADF acquisition. Moreover, some problems with Brother scanners have been fixed, as well as crashes occurring when some components are not registered on the system.

New in iCopy - Simple Photocopier 1.50 (Feb 20, 2012)

  • ADF support
  • New, more powerful command line parameters
  • Improved stability and compatibility with many scanners
  • Revised setup and improved scanner button registration
  • Automatic check for updates
  • A new logging feature will help me to fix problems if you file a new bug report
  • Less memory consumption
  • Various optimizations and bugfixes

New in iCopy - Simple Photocopier 1.50 RC (Feb 20, 2012)

  • FIX: Improvements in ADF support.
  • FIX: Less memory consumption. Images are saved to temporary files, which are deleted as long as they are not needed.
  • FIX: JPEG quality now works as expected.
  • ADD: /silent parameter to suppress message boxes.
  • FIX: Shrinked executable file.
  • FIX: Sometimes, the main window doesn’t get focus at startup
  • FIX: Other fixes.

New in iCopy - Simple Photocopier 1.49 (May 24, 2011)

  • FIX: iCopy crashes (or throws exception) when doing a second scan on certain configurations
  • FIX: Possible iCopy closing on startup without notifications
  • FIX: Some small code improvements

New in iCopy - Simple Photocopier 1.48 (Jan 6, 2010)

  • ADD: Possibility to choose the bit depth of the acquired page.
  • This feature should be used only if the page is not acquired correctly.
  • FIX: Fixed a bug that prevented iCopy to save settings if the directory is protected (default behavior in Vista and 7)
  • If iCopy does not have permissions to write in its execution directory, the file will be saved in the user's settings directory (eg C:UsersuserAppDataLocaliCopy).
  • FIX: Fixed a bug that occurs with some Canon scanners on Windows XP. The acquired page has wrong colors.
  • FIX: Fixed some problems with the Settings dialog
  • FIX: Other bugfixes and code optimizations.

New in iCopy - Simple Photocopier 1.47 (Sep 25, 2009)

  • ADD: New -diag command line parameter to diagnose scanner information
  • FIX: COMException on scanner selection due to problems in scanner driver won't make iCopy crash
  • FIX: FileIOException on startup due to bad registration of wiaaut.dll is properly handled
  • FIX: Fixed ArgumentException when scanning second time
  • FIX: iCopy now correctly registers WIA Automation Layer with Vista and 7's UAC
  • FIX: Better JPEG compression performance
  • FIX: Memory consumption after acquisition has been reduced
  • FIX: Other minor bugfixes and code improvements

New in iCopy - Simple Photocopier 1.46 (Jul 4, 2009)

  • iCopy 1.46 adds the possibility to choose the quality of the output JPEG image when saving to file using jpg format.
  • A new slider has been added in the Image settings window to chose a level of quality between 1 and 10. 10 corresponds to the maximum quality and the maximum file size.

New in iCopy - Simple Photocopier 1.45 (Jun 8, 2009)

  • CHANGED: Settings are now saved in iCopy directory instead of Users AppData folder
  • CHANGED: Error reporting functionality improved
  • FIX: Only part of the scanner bed area is acquired with some scanners (eg. Canon CanoScan LiDE 100, Canon CanoScan LiDE 600F, HP OfficeJet J4680)
  • FIX: An exception could be thrown then scanner is busy
  • FIX: Not all values set in enlargment textbox were accepted
  • FIX: Less alarming message when no scanner is connected
  • FIX: Small GUI refinements to make all languages appear correctly
  • FIX: Other minor bugfixes and code improvements

New in iCopy - Simple Photocopier 1.44 (Dec 28, 2008)

  • ADD: Run iCopy directly by clicking on the scanner button (installer version only)
  • FIX: Possible COM exception when scanning
  • FIX: Possible crashes after exceptions
  • FIX: [LP 310254] No reaction on copy button
  • FIX: Other minor bugfixes and code improvements

New in iCopy - Simple Photocopier 1.43 (Aug 27, 2008)

  • ADD: Error reporting functionality
  • FIX: ArgumentException when clicking Copy
  • FIX: Possible UnhandledException when changing resolution
  • FIX: Unhandled exception when closing Image Setting windows
  • FIX: Possible NullReferenceException when closing iCopy
  • FIX: Other code optimizations and bugfixes
  • Moved bug tracker to Launchpad: http://bugs.launchpad.net/icopy

New in iCopy - Simple Photocopier 1.42 (Jun 15, 2008)

  • NEW: Command line parameters
  • FIX: wiaaut.dll should now be registered properly
  • FIX: PaperSize is saved correctly
  • FIX: Scan To File dialog not showing images in current folder
  • FIX: When scanning directly on iCopy startup, max resolution is used
  • FIX: Error on second acquisition should be fixed, but I couldn't reproduce it on my computer
  • FIX: Other code optimizations and bugfixes

New in iCopy - Simple Photocopier 1.41 (Jan 9, 2008)

  • FIX: Possible ThreadStateException on startup
  • FIX: Comboboxes are now not editable
  • FIX: Low quality printed images and/or incorrect scaling
  • FIX: Now only available resolutions are shown in Quality combo box
  • FIX: ArgumentException when making a copy
  • FIX: Max resolution cropped at 2000 DPI to prevent various problems (higher resolutions are useless for iCopy purpose)
  • FIX: Other code optimizations and bugfixes

New in iCopy - Simple Photocopier 1.4 (Dec 12, 2007)

  • ADD: Option to Buffer multiple images before printing (under Other modes > Scan multiple pages)
  • ADD: Quality can be set in DPI, and only available resolutions are enabled
  • ADD: Remember default printer
  • ADD: Paper size selection
  • ADD: Shortcuts to Copy (CTRL C), Multiple pages (CTRL M), Scan to File (CTRL F), Image settings (CTRL I)
  • FIX: Various fixes in image settings palette
  • FIX: Unhandled Exception when opening image settings palette
  • FIX: Unhandled ThreadStateException on form load
  • FIX: Preview can now be used with Scan to File
  • FIX: Preview now doesn't ask which scanner to use
  • FIX: Various code optimizations and bugfixes

New in iCopy - Simple Photocopier 1.31 (Oct 18, 2007)

  • ADD: Now files can be saved in JPG, GIF, BMP and PNG
  • ADD: Restore default settings
  • ADD: BAT File to register wiaaut.dll (to be tested)
  • FIX: When clicking on settings just after program start, not all the available languages are shown
  • FIX: [BUG 1811189] Now preview works with scan to file
  • FIX: [BUG 1803807] Exception may be thrown in certain conditions when changing image quality
  • FIX: [BUG 1802415] Sometimes an enlarged image is printed
  • FIX: When Scanning to file, the file may be corrupt
  • FIX: Blank Message box when scanner is used by another application

New in iCopy - Simple Photocopier 1.3 (Sep 24, 2007)

  • ADD: [REQ 1792273] Image can be resized by percentage (by now from 1 % to 200 %)
  • ADD: Settings dialog with language selection and other options
  • NEW: Now all strings are in a unique resource file (WinFormStrings.resx), making it simplier to translate iCopy
  • NEW: Improved interface: advanced image settings are now in a separate palette
  • [REQ 1792405] option to store window position after program restart
  • FIX: Exception when user doesn't choose any scanner after clicking on Choose scanner
  • FIX: [BUG 1792271] In some cases you can't start another copy process after completing the first one. Should be fixed (I couldn't reproduce it on my computer)
  • FIX: Many bugfixes and code improvements

New in iCopy - Simple Photocopier 1.21 (Aug 22, 2007)

  • ADD: Support for localization
  • ADD: Italian localization
  • FIX: iCopy may close on startup
  • FIX: Some code improvements and bugfixes regarding scanner connection

New in iCopy - Simple Photocopier 1.2 (Aug 7, 2007)

  • ADD: Tooltips
  • ADD: Preview option (sperimental)
  • ADD: About box
  • ADD: Status bar
  • FIX: Bug when clicking cancel after changing scanner
  • FIX: Minor bugfixes and code improvements

New in iCopy - Simple Photocopier 1.1 (Aug 6, 2007)

  • ADD: Possibility to set the printer to colour or black & white directly in the program
  • ADD: Image quality selection with three modes: Draft (100 DPI), Normal (250 DPI), High (400 DPI)
  • FIX: Error when starting while scanner isn't ready
  • FIX: Exception when closing Choose scanner window
  • FIX: Minor bug in keypress interception in brightness and constrast textboxes
  • FIX: Some changes to the interface
  • FIX: Icon optimized
  • FIX: Other bugfixes and code optimizations