Configuring Umax Astra 1220u usb scanner
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. 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. Thank You Neal McDermott
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
probably is this one !
2. Umax-pp
again, probaly the "pp" means "paralell port" , and you tell that your scanner is USB no Paralel ( printer ) Port all right ??
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.
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.
All of us was one day exatly like you !! ;- )
Fabio, Okay, thank you for answering so quickly. I will try it. And thank you for the words of encouragement as well. Neal McDermott On Saturday 04 May 2002 20:28, Fábio Rabelo wrote:
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
probably is this one !
2. Umax-pp
again, probaly the "pp" means "paralell port" , and you tell that your scanner is USB no Paralel ( printer ) Port all right ??
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.
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.
All of us was one day exatly like you !! ;- )
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.
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. The 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 TEXT REFS DOUBLEPLUSUNGOOD SELFTHINK VERGING CRIMETHINK IGNORE FULLWISE
On Sunday 05 May 2002 00:38, 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.
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. The full version is $40 and well worth it if it works for you.
I'm just a very satisfied customer.
Okay, thanks for the resource. If I can't get the free stuff working, I will give it a try. Neal
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.
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. The 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 TEXT REFS DOUBLEPLUSUNGOOD SELFTHINK VERGING CRIMETHINK IGNORE FULLWISE
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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.
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. The 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 TEXT REFS DOUBLEPLUSUNGOOD SELFTHINK VERGING CRIMETHINK IGNORE FULLWISE
-- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe@suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the archives at http://lists.suse.com
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