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List:       suse-linux-e
Subject:    Re: [SLE] Configuring Umax Astra 1220u usb scanner
From:       neal mcdermott <neamcd () arczip ! com>
Date:       2002-05-05 16:49:01
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Okay, Thank you.

NealOn Sunday 05 May 2002 03:22, David Johanson wrote:
> I have a Umax Astra 2200 which I'm running as a SCSI device and use
> Hamricks software which I also purchased. Works like a dream; I HIGHLY
> recommend his software. And while you're at it, there is a book he
> recommends that I also think worth the money called "A Few Scanning
> Tips" by Wayne Fulton; you can jump to Wayne's page from the Hamrick
> site.
>
> dave
>
> Jay C Vollmer wrote:
> > neal mcdermott wrote:
> > > Hi All,
> > >
> > > I am trying to configure this Umax Astra 1220U usb scanner for SuSE
> > > Personal Edition 8.0 with yast2.
> > >
> > > It recognizes the scanner, and the scanner is supported under the
> > > version of Sane that comes with 8.0 (1.0.7-59)
> > >
> > > It gives me the option to select which driver to use, so I select
> > > Generic because I see no listing for Umax.
> > >
> > > Under Generic there are two selection options for my scanner:
> > >
> > > 1.  Umax
> > > 2.  Umax-pp
> > >
> > > However there is a warning on the sidebar that says only to choose =
if
> > > you are sure since choosing the wrong one could damage the hardware=
=2E
> > >
> > > I have gone to the Sane site, and although it does say that this
> > > particular scanner is supported, it does not say which of these two
> > > drivers I should use, or at least I can't find it if it does.
> > >
> > > Anyone got any ideas?
> > >
> > > Almost forgot to mention, I am a Linux rookie, so go slow for me.
> >
> > Most UMAX scanners use internal USB to parallel converters that Linux
> > doesn't like. You might try Hamrick software's Linux Vuescan package.
> > It's at <http://www.hamrick.com>  The website lists the 3400 and 5400=
 as
> > the only Umax scanners supported, but the Evaluation version is free =
and
> > will allow you to use many scanners that aren't supported by SANE. Th=
e
> > full version is $40 and well worth it if it works for you.
> >
> > I'm just a very satisfied customer.
> >
> > --
> > JAY VOLLMER
> > JVOLLMER1@MN.RR.COM
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> >
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