> There is a piece of software for windows and since the interface > operates over the network interface, I imagine I could try to run the > windows program and capture packets and attempt to divine their meaning, > but would rather not, if I can avoid it.
You cannot avoid it. In fact, I'd say it's the only way. If you are lucky, the network protocol will be similar to the protocol used by another Canon scanner already supported by sane. See the pixma or canon_dr backends for example... allan -- "The truth is an offense, but not a sin"
