[KLUG Members] Scanners?

[Michael W. Holdeman]

On Tuesday 03 May 2005 02:38 pm, Bruce Smith wrote:
> > > 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)
epson photo perfection 1650 works great here..

Mike
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Michael W. Holdeman
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