On 02/19/2016 01:47 PM, Graeme Cross via luv-main wrote:
On Thu, 18 Feb 2016, at 10:37 PM, Andrew Greig via luv-main wrote:
I had no idea this would be necessary, but this morning I purchased
an Epson MFP, an XP 432. I made this choice because I expected that
Epson, which started strong with Linux would still be doing so. But
.... no drivers. I searched the CD for a PPD. No luck! So in the back
of my mind I heard a quiet memory echo, ndis wrapper. Is that still
a viable process? And is it complex? How would I get it to work with
the scanner?
Gratefully and hopefully
Andrew Greig
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Hi Andrew.
I have an Epson XP-610 MFP and had no problems getting it to work with
the Epson-supplied Linux drivers, but I did find that I had to search
for them on one of the international Epson websites as the Australian
Epson website claimed there were no Linux drivers available for the
XP-610.
If you use the Epson UK website and search for XP-432 Linux downloads,
you will get to this URL eventually:
http://download.ebz.epson.net/dsc/search/01/search/searchModule
If you enter XP-432 as the product and Linux as the operating system,
you should get three download options:
1. Generic printer driver
2. Printer utility
3. Scanner driver
Screenshot with driver version details attached.
I've found Epson's Linux support to be good, even if it can be hard if
you are relying on the local website for driver support!
Regards
Graeme
Thanks Graeme,
I am greatly relieved to be able to get this device working for young
Andre. I have sent him off to Year six with a laptop loaded with
Mageia. He has taken to it quite readily, he is totally unaware of
Windows. I will help him find the stuff he needs, but really, he gets
around in it very well. I gave up too readily in my search for the
drivers, and you outstripped my endeavours, I am very grateful for your
persistence.
Andrew Greig
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