Hi Charles,
First you need to install a recent copy of SANE. You can find a
step-by-step install description in README.linux:
http://www.sane-project.org/README.linux.
In (3.) you can reduce compiling time with: 'BACKENDS=pixma ./configure'.
If you like to use a gui, you can install and use
I have a Canon PIXMA MX432 connected via USB. The man page says untested.
I'm willing to test if you all help me out.
$ scanimage -L
device `v4l:/dev/video0' is a Noname Built-in iSight virtual device
device `pixma:04A9175B_200E26' is a CANON Canon PIXMA MX430 Series
multi-function peripheral
$
