[plug] scanner problem

[monts at westnet.com.au]

Hi,
I've set up a friends computer with debian sarge and I've got a
problem in getting xsane to pick up the usb scanner. I can find the
scanner properly when root, but the local user can't see it. 

Had a bit of a look on google but didn't find anything straight away.
Has anyone dealt with a similar problem in the past and know what to
do?

The scanner is an Epson Perfection 1650.


Thanks

Monts