When I try to use my Epson 1630 scanner in Ubuntu 15.10, with either Scanlite or Easy Scan software, I get a message saying I need to download the driver from the Epson web site first. The Epson web site has both tar.gz and rpm versions of the driver. Which one should I use and how do I install it?
asked Jan 11, 2016 at 18:46
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Here is the Detailed Guide on How to Install Epson Scanner Driver for Ubuntu GNU/Linux.– Dan RegazMay 29, 2018 at 1:52
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- First download drivers from http://support.epson.net/linux/en/iscan_c.html
Extract the .tar file with -
tar -zxf iscan-bundle-1.0.0.x64.deb.tar.gzmove into directory with -
cd iscan-bundle-1.0.0.x64.deb/- run
sudo bash install.sh
`Hope This works !
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Thanks, but it didn't work. I've just noticed my scanner is the Epson 1260 not 1630, so I'll check the Epson web site if that uses a different driver and use the same procedure. Jan 11, 2016 at 20:48
In addition to installing iscan-bundle-1.0.0.x64.deb.tar.gz you have to modify two files:
/etc/sane.d/epson2.conf/etc/sane.d/epkowa.conf
...to modify the following line in both:
net 192.168.1.xxx ### put local printer/scanner
With this I solved the problem of not detecting the scanner.
