Scanners Supported under Linux

If you have received a computer from Computerbank Victoria and wish to add a Scanner to the computer here's some useful tips.

The following is information on brand, model, interface type (i.e. USB, SCSI etc) an approximate price range, location of drivers and some places where they can be purchased. This list was last updated in October 2002 but should serve as a useful guide.

Scanner

Hewlett Packard Scanjet 2200C
USB
$140-170
http://www.gjaeger.de/scanner/plustek.html

Canon 670U
USB
$150-165
http://www.gjaeger.de/scanner/plustek.html

Canon 676U
USB
$145-175
http://www.gjaeger.de/scanner/plustek.html

Epson Perfection 1250
USB
$185-190
http://www.gjaeger.de/scanner/plustek.html

Epson Perfection 1250 PHOTO
USB
$190
http://www.gjaeger.de/scanner/plustek.html

Epson Perfection 1260
USB
$190-210
http://www.gjaeger.de/scanner/plustek.html

Epson Perfection 1260 PHOTO
USB
$250
http://www.gjaeger.de/scanner/plustek.html

Epson Perfection 1650
USB
$320-360
http://www.khk.net/sane

Epson Perfection 1660
USB
$345
http://www.khk.net/sane

Epson Perfection 2400
USB
$435
http://www.khk.net/sane

Suggested suppliers:

Scorpion Technology
13 Royton St, East Burwood 3151
(03) 98861615

Krista Com
394 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn
(03) 9818 7300

References:

http://www.sane-project.org

Author: Richard Hovenden
Date: 18/10/2002
updated Jan Smith 31/7/2004