On Fri, Jul 22, 2005 at 12:39:34PM +0200, Erik Nørgaard wrote: > Hi, > > Sorry if this question is misplaced, but the sane project hosts no user > mailing list, and the hardware list brought no luck. > > Looking at the handbook it seems that ny scanner supported by the sane > backend is supported on FBSD. > > Now, the ports version is 1.0.15, on the sane home page, they list > support for version 1.0.13 and the CVS version. > > I'm interested in the Epson 2480 or 2580, for the stable version 1.0.13, > they are listed with basic/minimal support while the CVS version > mentions good/basic support. (snapscan backend) > > Can anyone enlighten me as to how well these devices are supported by > the ports-version 1.0.15? > > Second, on the snapscan web page, they warn: > > <quote> > 05/22/05: Warning! > I've received a report from a user who was left with a broken scanner > after using the Epson 2480 in transparency mode in 2400 DPI with xsane. > According to the report the scanner power light went red and the scanner > "smelled hot". After power-cycling the scanner it was not possible to > scan anymore... > </quote> > > Can anyone confirm this? and know if the problem has been corrected in > newer versions? >
I think you should contact the SANE's mailing list for more information regarding this issue. Marc _______________________________________________ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"