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    scanner doesn't work

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by maditude, Mar 15, 2009.

  1. maditude

    maditude Notebook Evangelist

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    I've got a Canon LiDE 6-something scanner. It works nicely enough under Windows, but Ubuntu 8.10 doesn't recognize it at all.

    So I'm wondering, what's the best-supported (and cheap!) scanner that works well under Linux?

    update: it's a CanoScan LiDE 600F
     
    maditude, Mar 15, 2009
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  2. puter1

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    That's because there is NO support. If you want to use it in Ubuntu (why would you want to do that? Why would you want to use Ubuntu, anyway?!?), you could set up a Virtual Machine. So, for e.g., use VirtualBox and install Windows there.

    That way, you remain in Ubuntu (*cough**cough*) but can boot up Windows 'inside' and use your scanner. Otherwise, you need a Windows partition or a dedicated Windows machine when needing your scanner.
     
    puter1, Mar 15, 2009
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  3. proxima_centauri

    proxima_centauri Notebook Consultant

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  4. theZoid

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    My LIDE 90 is not supported either...have to use it in a virtual machine....canon needs to get on the stick
     
    theZoid, Mar 15, 2009
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  5. puter1

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    The LIDE series up to 60 is supported and after that, Canon decided to give up on Linux support. Some of the PIXMA series of printers still has some support, though. But, for scanners, forget it.

    I mostly look at HP, Brother or Samsung for printers and the all-in-ones often have a scanner so they are often supported if one of those brands, especially HP which has the HPLIP driver (and/or hpijs/hplip).
     
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  6. maditude

    maditude Notebook Evangelist

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    maditude, Mar 16, 2009
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    This guy claims to be reverse engineering the SANE backend for the 600F, so if you stick with this scanner and Linux, it may be worthwhile to ping him regarding the project status.

    Good Luck..
     
    jas, Mar 16, 2009
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  8. theZoid

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    haha....cool...there's always someone out there willing to take matters into their own hands.... :D
     
    theZoid, Mar 16, 2009
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    Hi theZoid,

    I'm trying to install my Canoscan Lide 90 on Virtual Box but Windows donesn't recognise the scanner.

    Dis you have some clue for this?

    THANKS!!

    Jorge
     
    jorgecachoh, Nov 4, 2009
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  10. theZoid

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    You need to go into USB settings and click the "add usb filter" button on the right and add it before you boot up the virtual machine. It will work. You need the Lide 90 drivers installed in the VM also.

    Epson V500 works like a champ in Linux btw. 64 bit drivers for it also.
     
    theZoid, Nov 4, 2009
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  11. joeelmex

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    I have a brother MFC and everything works. So my vote goes to Brother MFC if you looking to replace your scanner.
     
    joeelmex, Nov 5, 2009
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