Re: Scanners for linux (slightly OT)

On Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:20:39 +0000, Anthony Campbell wrote:

I have an Epson Perfection 1650 which works well with xsane. I was
looking into the market for flatbed scanners and found that they seem to
have lost their popularity. There don't seem to be any medium-priced
scanners (£60-£100) available that work on linux any more. I'm
concerned about what I would do for a replacement if this one breaks.
Any thoughts?

Anthony


If your really looking to replace one then try the 2nd hand market I got
one for £10 and works well its a mustek 1200ub and us self-powered from
the usb lead. I got it from a local computer shop that sells new and used
equipment. You could probably pick up a bargain from freeads or even an
online auction site, or even your local paper. Especially now vista has
screwed everyone as most scanners are "not vista compatible". A couple of
years ago you'd go to argos with £20-£40 and pickup a half decent scanner.

To be honest the main thing that goes in a scanner is the drive cable
they either perish or stretch.

I know argos sell a cannon Lide 25 scanner for £40 but unknown if it will
work with Linux.

If my scanner packs up I'd get another 2nd hand one.

Martin
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If its not broke must be linux
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