Re: Scanner that works well with linux?

From	Tim Watts <tw@dionic.net>
Newsgroups	comp.os.linux.misc
Subject	Re: Scanner that works well with linux?
Followup-To	comp.os.linux.misc
Date	2011-04-30 18:15 +0100
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Douglas Mayne 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.
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> I would like to avoid using MS Windows if possible.  I rarely use it.
>>
> 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
> 

Similar experience with an HP C6180 all-in-one.

Very nice networked scanner (why can't you get a netscanner that isn't part 
of a printer system???) but expensive ink.

-- 
Tim Watts

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  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
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