Mailinglist Archive: opensuse (1701 mails)

[Philippe Andersson <pan@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

James Knott wrote:
> Philippe Andersson wrote:
> > Hello Per,
> >
> > I have an Epson scanner I'm quite satisfied with (don't remember the
> > exact model, it's at home -- I can check and report back later).
> >
> > The Epson scanners only work in Linux via a proprietary driver (provided
> > in RPM format by Epkowa). I've not checked in a while, but as far as I
> > know, they only exist in 32bit version => if your linux is 64bit, you'd
> > have to make do with the GUI provided by the driver (usable, but not great).
> >
> > If you're on a 32bit install, the driver integrates with SANE and Kooka,
> > so it's even better.
> >
> > HTH
> >
> > Cheers. Bye.
> >
> > Ph. A.
> >
> >   
> I have an Epson scanner and I didn't have to get the proprietary
> drivers  It works fine.
James,

As a previous comment on this thread hinted at, looking at the
description for packages "iscan" and "iscan-free" will tell you which
Epson scanners require the proprietary driver (and/or firmware). Other
models may work with only the "iscan-free" package, but those are not
listed (at least, not to my knowledge).

I use the "Perfection 3170 Photo", and that model does indeed require
both proprietary modules. Once you have them, it works fine though.

HTH

Cheers. Bye.

Ph. A.

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