On 3 February 2010 14:28, Camaleón <[email protected]> wrote: > On Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:59:31 +0100, Stuckey wrote: > >> I'm looking to purchase a scanner. I've looked at the supported hardware >> list on http://www.sane-project.org though there are many listed there >> and I know nothing about scanners. The list also doesn't list the last >> time it was updated. >> >> Perhaps someone here can recommend a model or brand with which they have >> personal experience. > > What are your scanning requirements? Do you have any device in mind? > > I prefer stand-alone scanners instead those "all-in-one" but I have to > admit that "combos" can be useful under some circumstances (litte space > in home or low budget). One point they have in favour is that they > usually include the ADF at no extra cost :-) > > As per brands and models, it will heavily depend on your specific needs. > If "none" applies, most people under Linux is reporting success with > HPLIP drivers (printing, scanning and fax), but there many others that > can fit under your requirements (Epson, Brother, Canon...). > > Just take into account that support for these devices varies *a lot* > under Linux: be sure that your exact model is detected and works fine > with any of the drivers available out there (hplip, sane backends, iscan - > avasys-...).
Our all-in-one HP 4255 works great in *buntu, so it is safe to assume Debian support. Highly recommended if you don't need a flat bed. -- Dotan Cohen http://what-is-what.com http://gibberish.co.il Please CC me if you want to be sure that I read your message. I do not read all list mail. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [email protected] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [email protected]
