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Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2005 13:18:29 +0200
From: Marc Fonvieille <blackend@freebsd.org>
To: Erik =?iso-8859-1?Q?N=F8rgaard?= <norgaard@locolomo.org>
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Subject: Re: Epson 2480/2580 scanner support
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On Fri, Jul 22, 2005 at 12:39:34PM +0200, Erik Nørgaard wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> Sorry if this question is misplaced, but the sane project hosts no user 
> mailing list, and the hardware list brought no luck.
> 
> Looking at the handbook it seems that ny scanner supported by the sane 
> backend is supported on FBSD.
> 
> Now, the ports version is 1.0.15, on the sane home page, they list 
> support for version 1.0.13 and the CVS version.
> 
> I'm interested in the Epson 2480 or 2580, for the stable version 1.0.13, 
> they are listed with basic/minimal support while the CVS version 
> mentions good/basic support. (snapscan backend)
> 
> Can anyone enlighten me as to how well these devices are supported by 
> the ports-version 1.0.15?
> 
> Second, on the snapscan web page, they warn:
> 
> <quote>
> 05/22/05: Warning!
> I've received a report from a user who was left with a broken scanner 
> after using the Epson 2480 in transparency mode in 2400 DPI with xsane. 
> According to the report the scanner power light went red and the scanner 
> "smelled hot". After power-cycling the scanner it was not possible to 
> scan anymore...
> </quote>
> 
> Can anyone confirm this? and know if the problem has been corrected in 
> newer versions?
>

I think you should contact the SANE's mailing list for more information
regarding this issue.

Marc