Re: [sane-devel] Canon ImageClass MF644Cdw

2019-10-07 Thread ken 
On 10/5/19 11:13 AM, Kip Shaffer wrote:
> I just updated from Rolf's PPA, and I am very happy to say that I can
> now detect and scan from my Canon ImageClass MF644Cdw over the
> network.  I confirmed it can scan in resolutions of 75, 150, 300, 600,
> 1200, and 2400 for both Text and Color modes.  It successfully read 2
> sided multiple pages from the sheet feeder.  
>
> The only issue I saw (same as earlier) is that when it completes a job
> reading from the sheet feeder, SimpleScan pops up a dialog box stating
> "Failed to Scan" "Error communicating with scanner."   This does not
> affect the job... all pages were scanned successfully. 

As I'm in the market for one, it's really great to hear about a new and
good quality printer/scanner which is working with Linux.  I still have
a few questions about it though, if people would be so kind as to give
information about the Canon Color imageCLASS MF644Cdw:

Does scanning also work from the flatbed (platen) and via the manual
feed slot (aka Stack Bypass)?

According to
https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/printers/color-laser/color-imageclass-mf644cdw/?tab=richtexteditortab_5417439e-0c5b-4a4c-8b4f-54ba103c6eba,
the scan resolutions for this unit are 300 x 600 and 600 x 600 dpi.  It
would, of course, be really nice to achieve higher resolutions.  Are the
Canon-stated resolutions perhaps limited by their own Windows and Mac
software?

Can copying be done with this machine without a PC being connected to it?

What document formats are available for scanner output (on Linux of course)?

Finally (and sorry for the slight OTness), do all the printing functions
of this model work for Linux?  (Neither the Linux Foundation
OpenPrinting.org site nor tldp.org list it.)

Thanks much for your help.

Re: [sane-devel] SANE Help & Contact

2019-07-22 Thread ken 
On 7/22/19 5:31 AM, Mcgrath, Michael D wrote:
> If a developer wanted to entertain creating these scan drivers for the 
> products mentioned, does anyone have a rough estimate or ballpark on what the 
> bid would be? Or is this just something not worth pursuing? I ask because 
> this customer is a large enterprise account. 

Cost of development will depend to a huge degree on the contracted
developer's permitted access to relevant information.  For instance, if
the developer is given no access at all to the "inner workings" of the
hardware and firmware and existing relevant software, and so must at
every turn guess and reverse-engineer the code, his efforts, and so then
too the costs of development, will be considerable.  At the other
extreme end of the possible range of developer access would be complete
access, access to all code and documentation on hardware, firmware, and
existing drivers and applications already written for other OSs
(typically for Windows and Macs).  With such complete access, the
developer's required time and effort is reduced considerably, and so
then too naturally the cost.  With this degree of access, the quality of
code and documentation will also play a role in cost.  (Of course with
any access to proprietary information a non-disclosure agreement would
be expected and other, less formalistic indications of trustworthiness
are desired.)  To derive even a very rough estimate of development,
these factors should be discussed.

As a longtime and dedicated Linux user, I, and I'm sure others, welcome
the news that Xerox is interested in providing Linux functionality in
its products.  We hope that Linux support won't be restricted to just
that one large enterprise account, but will be made available to all
Xerox customers. 


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[sane-devel] Printer/Scanner recommendations

2019-03-15 Thread ken 
In under four years my HP all-in-one printer/scanner died, so I'm
looking for a replacement, one which is more reliable and will last
longer. According to Consumer Reports, that probably means going with a
B/W laser printer & scanner combo. But I also need good Linux support,
i.e., the scanner must handle color and also should have Linux support
for DADF (Duplex=both sides of the page; ADF=automatic document
feeder=put a stack of 20 or more pages on it and the scanner processes
them all automatically). Also scanner glass for single-page scanning.
Scanning software should be able to specify page sizes from 4x6 inches
to legal size, 8x14 inches. I don't need fax anymore. Anyone know of a
good quality machine with all that Linux support? 

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[sane-devel] Fwd: Notice of Class Action Settlement - HP Printer Firmware Update Litigation

2019-01-07 Thread ken 



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Subject:Notice of Class Action Settlement - HP Printer Firmware Update
Litigation
Date:   Thu, 03 Jan 2019 22:58:10 -0500
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  NOTICE OF PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT

/In re HP Printer Firmware Update Litigation/, No. 5:16-cv-05820-EJD
(N.D. Cal.)
 
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
 
/A court authorized this notice. This is not a solicitation from a lawyer./
 
A settlement has been reached with HP in a class action lawsuit about
Dynamic Security, a technology HP placed on certain of its inkjet
printers. Plaintiffs allege Dynamic Security caused printers to stop
working if they were using certain non-HP replacement ink cartridges. HP
agrees under the Settlement not to reactivate Dynamic Security in the
Class Printers and to pay $1.5 million. HP denies that it did anything
wrong.

*_WHO IS INCLUDED?_*

You are a Class Member, and are included in the Settlement, if you owned
a Class Printer between March 1, 2015, and December 31, 2017. The Class
Printers are as follows:

  * HP OfficeJet Pro 6230, 6830, 6835
  * HP OfficeJet 6812, 6815, 6820
  * HP OfficeJet Pro 8610, 8615, 8616, 8620, 8625, 8630
  * HP OfficeJet Pro X451dn, X451dw, X476dn, X476dw, X551dw, X576dw


*_WHAT CAN I GET?_*

To get money from the Settlement, you must be a Class Member whose Class
Printer experienced a print interruption while using a working non-HP
replacement ink cartridge between March 1, 2015, and December 31, 2017.
You can get reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses like the cost of
replacement cartridges, a replacement printer, or printing or printer
repair services. You can make a claim and attach receipts or other
documentation of your losses. Or, you can make a claim for lost money or
time without attaching documentation by providing the information
requested on the Claim Form about your print interruption. The
Settlement money will be used to pay all documented claims first, with
any remaining money divided equally among all Class Members. The amount
of money Authorized Claimants will get will depend on the number and
type of claims submitted.
 

*_HO__W DO I SUBMIT A CLAIM?_*

To get money, you must submit a completed Claim Form postmarked by
*March 8, 2019*. You can make a claim at
www.HPPrinterFirmwareLawsuit.com
. You can also contact the
Claims Administrator to request a paper Claim Form by telephone at
1-877-861-1101, or by U.S. Mail at HP Printer Firmware Claims
Administrator, P.O. Box 4079, Portland, OR 97208-4079, and submit the
Claim Form to the same U.S. Mail address or fax it to 1-866-741-1848.
 

*_YOUR OTHER OPTIONS_*

If you wish to be excluded from the Settlement, you must submit your
opt-out request online or by mail postmarked by *March 13, 2019*. If you
submit a Claim Form or do nothing, you will be bound by the Settlement
and will give up your right to sue HP about Dynamic Security. If you do
not opt out, you may comment on or object to the Settlement by *March
26, 2019*. For more information, visit www.HPPrinterFirmwareLawsuit.com
.
 

*_T__H__E COURT’S FINAL APPROVAL HEARING_*

The Court will hold a hearing on *April 25, 2019 at 9:00 AM in San Jose,
Courtroom 4, 5^th Floor*, before Judge Edward J. Davila to consider
whether to approve the Settlement. The Court will also consider requests
by Class Counsel for HP to pay their attorneys’ fees and costs, as well
as service awards for the representative Class Plaintiffs, separately
from the $1.5 million fund. The date or time of the hearing may change.
Check www.HPPrinterFirmwareLawsuit.com
 for updates.
 

*_ADDITIONAL INFORMATION_*

*Th**i**s is a summary. *For more information about your rights and
options, visit www.HPPrinterFirmwareLawsuit.com
. You may also call toll-free
1-877-861-1101, or write to HP Printer Firmware Claims Administrator,
P.O. Box 4079, Portland, OR 97208-4079.


*For a copy of the Settlement Agreement or Claim Form,*
*Visit www.HPPrinterFirmwareLawsuit.com
 or call 1-877-861-1101.*













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