Hi Michael,
For your scanner you need to install libsane >= 1.0.24 *or* MP230 series
scangearmp from Canon.
To upgrade libsane, you can add my ppa (in a terminal):
$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:rolfbensch/sane-git
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Rolf
Am 12.05.2015 um 03:25 schrieb Michael:
> RE: Linux distros Xubuntu 14.04.x and Mint 17.1
> Canon Pixma MP237
> X Sane 0.998
> Simple Scan 3.12.1
>
> I just purchased this unit. The problem is that XSane will not
> find/detect the scanner ("no devices available").
> I have XSane v0.998 installed. I can utilize the scanner using Gimp.
> I have manually installed the printer and
> scanner drivers and installed "libtiff4". I cannot utilize the
> install CD that came with the unit as it is for Windows
> and Mac. This unit is connected via USB.
>
> Gimp has an option available to run/launch the scanner when clicked
> on ... (File > Create > Scangear MP...) .
>
> When I run "lsusb" in the Terminal I get a response that indicates the
> Canon "unit" is plugged in and available.
>
> When I try to run XSane I get the "no devices available" response.
>
> Note: I get this same response/error notice when using "Simple Scan"
> also.
>
> I can print and copy ... no problem (so far).
>
> I need to know how to get the scanner detected by XSane and Simple Scan.
>
> Please assist and advise me if there is anything more needed.
>
> r,
> Michael Turner
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