On Sat, 01 Feb 2003 21:07, Chris Wilkinson wrote: > Hi there, > > Christopher Sawtell wrote: > > <quote > > src=http://www.linux-france.org/article/gvallee/scanner/epson1260-en.html > >> > > > > The goal of this document is to explain how install the Espon Perfection > > 1260 scanner under Linux, using the kernel 2.4.19 and sane 1.0.8. First, > > we need to get the following softwares: > > > > 1. the Linux kernel 2.4.19 (ftp://ftp.kernel.org), > > 2. sane-backends-1.0.8 (ftp://ftp.mostang.com/pub/sane/sane-1.0.8) > > 3. the kernel patch (patch-2.4.19-ep1260) > > 4. the sane patch (patch-sane-ep1260) > > > > > > When we have all this files, uncompress the Linux kernel and apply the > > kernel patch. Then, compile the kernel without forget to use the option > > usb scanner is the kernel configuration. > > Then, uncompress sane and apply the patch. Finally, compile sane and > > normally, you can now plug and use your scanner. > > </quote> > > > > i.e. High-power guru meditation needed. > > I might be able get it to go, I can't know until I've done it. > > I hope this isn't supposed to be easy in the scale of linux installs... Correct. This is a 'breaking the normal rules' type of thing. That said it's not too difficult to apply patches to packages and recompile them. It might be possible to get it done in the time available during one of the clinic / workshops. But it could be rather difficult if it doesn't go straight away.
> I've got kernel 2.4.19-16mdk and sane backend 1.08, You need the sources. > but I would not > know where to start to accomplish that...maybe I can run the Epson > Windows scanner drivers under Wine... Remotely possible, I don't really know. >or maybe I'm better off just > getting Windows... And lose your zoning? :-) More sensible to get a different scanner. For a non-sane solution look at:- http://www.epkowa.co.jp/english/linux_e/lsd_e.html Provided it works this would probably be the best option. -- Sincerely etc., Christopher Sawtell
