[KLUG Members] Scanners?

[Bruce Smith]

> > Are there any NEW flatbed scanners supported by Linux???
> > 
> > I'm looking through some popular web sites that sell scanners, comparing
> > every model they offer with the SANE supported scanner page, and I can't
> > seem to find any current scanner that is listed as supported.
> 
> Could that be because the manufacturers are going to the all in  one
> (print/scan/copy/fax )type?  

I don't know.  There are still a lot of the old-style flatbed scanners
available (new).

> Is there a way to determine if an all in
> one driver will work on a stand alone scanner.  

Probably, but that's not what I'm looking for, so I didn't investigate.

> That would be an answer to your problem if I understand it.  

Maybe, but I really don't want an all-in-one unit.

> I have a similar problem with a 2 year old HP scanner.

I have a really old HP that works great, but it has a SCSI interface.
And since my desk space is limited, and I don't use the scanner every
day, it'd be nice to bring out the scanner only when I need it.

A SCSI scanner does not fit that bill since SCSI is NOT hot-plug'able.
(I have to completely shut down my computer to plug/unplug it)

BTW, I finally found one new scanner that is fully supported by Linux,
but it's selling for almost $500.  I was hoping to find something in the
$100 range ...  (and I was hoping to avoid ebay)

 - BS