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> Cc: FreeBSD Questions <questions@freebsd.org> Subject: Re: Epson 2480/2580 scanner support Message-ID: <20050728111829.GH609@gothic.blackend.org> In-Reply-To: <42E0CCE6.3030709@locolomo.org> References: <42E0CCE6.3030709@locolomo.org>
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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
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