Re: Scanner that works well with linux?

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From	unruh <unruh@wormhole.physics.ubc.ca>
Subject	Re: Scanner that works well with linux?
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Date	2011-04-30 17:42 +0000

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On 2011-04-30, Douglas Mayne <none@invalid.com> wrote:
> On Sat, 30 Apr 2011 08:36:42 -0700, A Watcher wrote:
>
>> I've tried several scanners with linux and have never found a
>> software/hardware that works easily and well.  I have used xsane and it
>> has so many options that it's virtually unusable, at least for me.  I
>> have no idea what all of those terms mean.

We of course have no idea which terms you have trouble with. scanning?

>> 
>> I would like to scan a large number of old photos.  Does anyone have any
>> idea on how I can do this.  Right now I have a Cannon flat bed scanner
>> and a Lexmark Pinnacle Pro901 multifunction machine.

Which canon flatbed scanner?

>> 
>> I would like to avoid using MS Windows if possible.  I rarely use it.
>>

I have no idea what his trouble is with xsane. Put the photo into the
scanner, startup xsane. If it finds your scanner, open up the preview
window (WINDOW->PREVIEW if it does not open automatically) press the
preview button, bring the borders ( little dotted lines) to nestle up
against the regioun you actually want to scan, and in the main window,
press scan. (If you want to change the resolution you scan at, do so--
it is the entry with the bunch of different sized dots. Ffor photo
quality, choose the max scan resolution but be warned the file will be
really huge--many MB-- if you choose the higher resolution. If you just
want any old thing, choose a lower resolution-- eg 300dpi)
Press the scan button, and a window with the pictue will appear. If you
like what you see, press the Save button and tell it what the filename
will be.  Reoeat for other pictures. 

> AFAIK, xsane is the way to go. It integrates with the gimp, and that 
> removes some of the complexity. I recommend trying it again with that 
> combination and seeing if the results meet your requirements. I don't 
> know what else to say, except that xsane is as complicated as it is for a 
> reason. I last wrote about integrating xsane/gimp on my blog here:
> http://preview.tinyurl.com/3vxwqqk
>
> As far as hardware, I have a HP Photosmart c72xx series. It works very 
> well as a flatbed scanner, and even works via network connection. That 
> all-in-one model number is probably discontinued by now; HP is known for 
> going through hardware models like a hot knife through butters. Their new 
> business model based on selling proprietary ink cartridges is also 
> discouraging...c'est la vie
>

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Scanner that works well with linux? A Watcher <stocksami@earthlink.net> - 2011-04-30 08:36 -0700
  Re: Scanner that works well with linux? Douglas Mayne <none@invalid.com> - 2011-04-30 16:36 +0000
    Re: Scanner that works well with linux? Tim Watts <tw@dionic.net> - 2011-04-30 18:15 +0100
    Re: Scanner that works well with linux? unruh <unruh@wormhole.physics.ubc.ca> - 2011-04-30 17:42 +0000
  Re: Scanner that works well with linux? notbob <notbob@notbob.invalid> - 2011-04-30 16:47 +0000
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    Re: Scanner that works well with linux? A Watcher <stocksami@earthlink.net> - 2011-04-30 10:43 -0700
      Re: Scanner that works well with linux? unruh <unruh@wormhole.physics.ubc.ca> - 2011-04-30 19:02 +0000
      Re: Scanner that works well with linux? despen@verizon.net - 2011-04-30 15:04 -0400
        Re: Scanner that works well with linux? Robert Riches <spamtrap42@jacob21819.net> - 2011-05-01 04:20 +0000
  Re: Scanner that works well with linux? Sam <sam@email-scan.com> - 2011-04-30 12:35 -0500
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    Re: Scanner that works well with linux? despen@verizon.net - 2011-04-30 15:24 -0400
      Re: Scanner that works well with linux? A Watcher <stocksami@earthlink.net> - 2011-04-30 13:54 -0700
    Re: Scanner that works well with linux? unruh <unruh@wormhole.physics.ubc.ca> - 2011-04-30 19:55 +0000
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