[plug] Scanners...

[David Dartnall]

Lucas van Staden wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Had a moment, so I used google to check  ;)
>
> http://www.ubuntuhcl.org/browse/product+epson-perfection-v30?id=6859
>
> -Lucas
>
> David Dartnall wrote:
>> Boy, it's hard to get a flatbed scanner these days. All they have are 
>> the multifunction units, and I have a printer (although a mf would 
>> give me a lot more space on my desk). My Canon Lide 25 has developed 
>> lines in the scan.
>>
>> Could anyone advise on whether an Epson V30 will work under Linux - a 
>> sane backend available?
>>
>> Or, on second thoughts, an Epson multifunction TX700? - perhaps the 
>> extra space on my desk would be worthwhile, and I've had my R230 
>> Epson a few years now...
>>
>> Reference to to the 'Sane: Supported Devices' page does not help, 
>> seems not to be up-to date.
>>
>> Any assistance appreciated.
>>
>> Dave Dartnall
That's a real help Lucas - I wasn't aware of the ubuntuhcl site.
Thank you all.
DD