[nmglug] Need a scanner that works on Ubuntu

[Nick Frost]

VA wrote:

> I need the driver for my Canoscan LiDE 90 scanner. 

> Is anyone working on this or willing to work on it? 
> 
> OR:
> 
> Does anyone know of/have a flatbed (preferred) scanner that I can purchase at a local retailer or from you? 

Sam's Club in Santa Fe sells the HP C5180 for $99.86.

I purchased one last weekend, but have not had time to test it...too 
busy with $work.

If you're not in a rush, I can test it with Linux/Sane this weekend and 
report back to the NMGLUG list this weekend.

The Newegg reviews for the HP C5180 report;

"Linux Users rejoice

Pros: This worked flawlessly with Ubuntu. It took very little effort to 
set up. It even scans over the network under linux.

Cons: The firmware on the printer could be more stable. I had some color 
issues, and some other problems with it."

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductReview.aspx?Item=N82E16828104502

and "Sane is supported for scanning but it's not a requirement as the 
C5180 has a built-in webserver for configuration and scanning through a 
browser"

"HP  	C5180  	Inkjet Printer AiO with Ethernet  	$149.98  	$9.00 
$50.00  	$108.98  	$135-145  	Linux works Perfectly"

http://jhansonxi.blogspot.com/2007/11/my-linux-aspected-black-friday-assault.html

network printing (or USB theoretically) to the HP C5180 is reported to 
work perfectly;

http://www.linuxprinting.org/show_printer.cgi?recnum=HP-PhotoSmart_C5180

The Brother MFC-440CN reportedly works with Sane/Linux.



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Nicholas S. Frost
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