Questions tagged [scanner]
Questions that relate to a device that optically scans images, printed text, handwriting, or an object, and converts it to a digital image.
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Epson_XP_7100 No scanner access
I can access almost all my printer options, but I have no access to the scanner. I have tried with Image Scan v3 and Simple Scan, but neither of them worked.
My settings on Kubuntu 18.04:
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Multifunction printer works fine but scanner is not detected
Ubuntu 20.04.04 LTS
HP Laserjet Pro MFP M148dw
The printer part works fine but when using the native scanner app (Document Scanner / Simple Scan) it says it cannot detect the scanner.
A trial version ...
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can not scan from Canon MF260 to computer
Some Information
Operating System: Ubuntu 20.04.4.LTS
Printer make and model: Canon MF260
lsusb -v | grep -A 3 bInterfaceClass.*7
Couldn't open device, some information will be missing
Couldn't open ...
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E: Unable to locate package libsane-extras
I am trying to install the sane package in ubuntu 20.04 to be able to use a scanner but for some reason I cannot install the libsane-extras package.
admin:~$ sudo apt-get install sane sane-utils ...
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Using a more recent .deb version of hplip than standard for that OS
I am running 18.04 up to date, with hplip 3.17.10 installed. According to package search this is the standard one for this OS.
However, I recently purchased a new HP multi-function printer. To operate ...
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How do I get Linux drivers for Epson ES-50 scanner
I got a new Document scanner the Epson ES-50. Epson doesn't provide official Linux drivers. So I was looking into scanners imported by the SANE project.
The ES-50 is listed here: http://www.sane-...
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simple-scan Ubuntu 22.04 : error message while saving file - ghost process
since I am using Ubuntu 22.04, simple-scan shows this error message when saving the scanned page :
Failed to execute child process " " (No such file or directory).
It really saves the file,...
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Is there any wifi scanner GUI app for Ubuntu? [duplicate]
Using Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Desktop on my Asus Laptop ..is there any app by which i can who is usig my wifi and pinpoint there location on map ????
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sudo sane-find-scanner detects Viiscan vf3120 scanner, but sudo scanimage -L does not
Scanner: Viisan VF3120, which is supposedly compatible with Linux.
I'm on LTS (Bionic).
root# sudo sane-find-scanner | grep libus
found USB scanner (vendor=0x3297 [ZSA], product=0x1969 [Moonlander ...
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Hand Scanner using DB9
I am new to Ubuntu so I hope this is a good place to ask for help.
I just installed Ubuntu 20.04 and I am trying to get a Honeywell 1980i hand barcode scanner to work through Serial DB9 cable. My ...
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Epson DS530II scanner not detected by sane
I have an EPSON DS530II scanner.
Output of lsusb:
Bus 004 Device 002: ID 04b8:0182 Seiko Epson Corp. DS-530II
output of sane-find-scanner:
found USB scanner (vendor=0x04b8 [EPSON], product=0x0182 [DS-...
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My laptop's fingerprint scanner not detecting even in LSUSB
My laptop has a fingerprint scanner and that works well when on windows but when loggedinto ubuntu, the fingerprint scanner is not detected.
This is my lsusb
the_cactus_knox@Cactus-Knox:~$ lsusb
Bus ...
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How to install xsane scanner?
How do I install xsane scanner? Is it by running this command from a Terminal?
apt-get install sane sane-utils libsane-extras xsane
My scanner: PIXMA MG3500
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Canon MP600 scanner install
I am attempting to utilize a Canon MP600 scanner on Ubuntu 20.04. The Document Scanner application that is preinstalled on 20.04 sees the scanner but is not able to talk to it. Searching thru the ...
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Samsung SCX-3405W scanner not detected
Apologies if I'm doing this wrong. I've asked a question about my scanner not being detected, and been directed to already submitted question and response. When wanting to reply to that the ...
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How to whitelist individual files through ClamTK's interface and NOT just entire directories
Question is self explanatory. I don't want to whitelist a whole directory since new files could be inserted or placed there later and they would automatically get whitelisted. I only want to whitelist ...
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Possible to disable/hide one of two scanner options in XSane?
After struggling for some time, I've finally got my Canon LiDE 400 scanner working on Ubuntu 21.10, but now I have sort of the opposite problem. When I start up XSane, it makes me choose between 2 ...
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Canon scanner not detected in Ubuntu 20.04 desktop [duplicate]
I have configured a new install of Ubuntu 20.04 desktop. I installed the printer and scanner drivers following the instructions at https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2020/05/canon-printer-scangear-...
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ScanSnap iX100 inexplicably no longer recognized
I've got a Fujitsu ScanSnap iX100 which I periodically use to scan papers. I'm using the scanimage command with the argument -d "fujitsu:ScanSnap iX100:6550" to identify my scanner. This ...
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How do I use canon p-208ii scanner on ubuntu 20.04
lsusb shows me
Bus 001 Device 005: ID 1083:1660 Canon Electronics, Inc. CANON P-208II
but Document Scanner can't find it
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LMD on Ubuntu 20.04 Server
Despite haviing ClamAV-Daemon installed, LMD / inotify always execute usr/bin/clamscan for scans, rather than using clamd, causes 100% CPU usage spikes.
I've checked the /usr/local/maletect/conf....
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Scanning software similar to Finereader
I'm looking for a tool to scan paper with a scanner, that has more options than Simple Scan. So far, Simple Scan is the best, but it is so lacking in features.
In Finereader you have an option to scan ...
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Getting Canon imageFORMULA R10 to work on Ubuntu 20.04
I need to get my Canon imageFORMULA R10 scanner working on Ubuntu 20.04. However, Canon does not have an official driver for this particular scanner and VueScan didn't work with it either. I was ...
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Krita: Clean up image [closed]
How do you clean up a line drawing that you scanned? The main issue is that the lines come in rather pixelated. I know that there are methods to make selections by pixel color within Krita but I don'...
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Canon printer with scanner mg3640 deriver
How to install Canon printer with scanner mg3640 deriver.
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OKI scanner driver (okiscantool) cannot find pygtk in Ubuntu 21.10
I had the OKI scanner driver install in Ubuntu 18.04 before I upgraded to 21.10. Now when I start okiscantool I get the message ImportError: No module named pygtk.
I see python3 installed as well as ...
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Software problems with "Dell B1265dfw Mono MFP" printer and scanner on Kubuntu 21.10
I can't install the scanner drivers of my Dell B1265dfw. I "installed" the official Drivers for OS Deployment of my "Dell B1265dfw Mono MFP" and the icons of the application ...
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set default scanner for skanlite
Every time I run skanlite it searches for all available scanners, and presents me with a list. I want to set my Brother_MFC_L2710DW_series as the default scanner so I don't have to go through this ...
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Ubuntu scanner software for Epson
I am running Ubuntu 18.04.6. I have an Epson "V600" scanner.
Following the directions here, I have managed to load software that controls it to scan reflective media - namely prints - using &...
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20.04 - Help with installation of Canon Pixma TR7620 printer
I'm trying to install my new 4-in-one Canon Pixma TR7620 printer. I've gone through the 'add printer' routine and have selected my printer under 'Canon' as the TR7600 Series, and this all seems to ...
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What is the cleanest way to intrduce a scanner into System Settings?
I have a Brother DCP7065DN printer with a built-in scanner. I have the scanner working well,so the software isn't a problem. But how would I add the scanner to the Input Devices section of System ...
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Unable to install USB Scanner Brother7420 on 20.04
Try to use Document Scanner. I got an error about Scanner not found
Downloaded driver from the Brother website
dpkg -i brscan2-0.2.5-1.amd64.deb
execute brsaneconfig2 -d and reply: found USB scanner (...
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How do I install my Canon CanoScan LiDE 20 scanner to Ubuntu 20.04.3 LTS 64-bit?
I purchased a Canon CanoScan LiDE 20 scanner in the middle of 2005.
At the time, I had a 32-bit computer with Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit installed on it.
Now, I have a 64-bit computer with Ubuntu 20....
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Cannot print a scanned document
Ubuntu 20.04, all up to date.
I just scanned a page using the Ubuntu standard Scan-app and a Canon LiDE 110 and saved it as a .png and .pdf.
I have a Brother HL-L2340D printer that is working fine ...
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ADF not working on Brother scanner with Ubuntu 20.04
After installing the Brother scanner driver (brscan4-0.4.10-1.amd64.deb) for an MFC-J690DW, I could use the scanner with Simple Scan (Document Scanner) in single page mode but not with the ADF (...
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How to print and scan on HP Deskjet 2700 series printer on ubuntu 20.04 that is just installed. The printer is listed in Printers [duplicate]
Printing and scanning problem on HP DeskJet 2700
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After an upgrade from 16.04 to 20.04 LTS my HP printer/scanner doesn't work anymore
I've upgraded from 16.04 to 20.04 and my HP printer/scanner Laserjet pro m479fdw doesn't work anymore.
It works fine using wifi direct, but using my domestic network, it doesn't work anymore. When I ...
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Get open terminal output from the script in bash
I wrote a little script in bash that just puts the network card in monitor mode and then launches airodump-ng in a separate terminal to scan.
Here the problem arises, I start airodump in a new ...
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Xsane not detecting Lexmark scanner since I moved my computer and set it up again
I'm using Hirsute Hippo and Lexmark supplies a driver which supports a USB scanner using Xsane.
All was well until I moved and reset up the computer.
Now Xsane 0.999 cannot detect the scanner.
Changed ...
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Unable to use the scanner on my HP 4520 All-In-One
I previously had issues with printing with my printer on Ubuntu 20.04.3 LTS
Unable to use my HP 4520 All-In-One
After solving that problem with @Waltinator 's & other's help, I still am unable to ...
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ubuntu 18 simple scan no detect scanner cannner lide300 please help
Install Canon LiDE 300 / 400 on Ubuntu 18.04 how to fix it please help me pls
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Fingerprint driver not detected on Asus Vivobook X512FL
I am running Ubuntu 20.04 on my Asus Vivobook X512FL and it has a embedded fingerprint scanner on the touchpad and it works fine with windows 10 but it is not detected in ubuntu
Here is output lsusb
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Can no longer access scanner on Brother HL-L3290CDW scanner-printer-copier
My Brother "all in one" scanner-printer-copier was working fine for months with ubuntu 20.04 via USB cable. I can still use the laser printer, but the first time I try to start a scan, it ...
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Unable to use my HP 4520 All-In-One
I am trying to use my HP printer.
First I plugged it in and it showed up as a printer but I couldn't print from it. I eventually used the sudo chmod +x ./hplip-3.21.6.run successfully writing over the ...
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Color scan problem with HP LaserJet MFP on Ubuntu 18.04
My system is:
HP LaserJet MFP m236dw
Ubuntu 18.04
HPLIP ver. 3.21.8
hp-scan gives gray picture up to 300 dpi with no problems.
However, in color mode "hp-scan -m color" it gives the ...
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How to use HP MFP m125a for scanning with HP JetDirect 175x?
Configuration:
Kubuntu 20.04 with all updates
$ uname -a
Linux temo-Lenovo-T420 5.11.0-27-generic #29~20.04.1-Ubuntu SMP Wed Aug 11 15:58:17 UTC 2021 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
Comp: Lenovo T420, ...
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How to Setup Canon MG5370 printer-scanner in Ubuntu 20.04?
Canon MG5370 printer&scanner is connected to the same network as Ubuntu 20.04. Using Settings --> Printers --> Add, Ubuntu 20.04 is able to detect this printer. However, when I try to "...
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ubuntu HP probook 450 G8 fingerprint not showing in settings
I'm new to ubuntu. I've recently installed Ubuntu 20.04.3 LTS 64 bit.GNOME 3.36.8.
I found this question similar to my problem.
so I tried to use this project freedesktop / libfprint and successfully ...
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Which Scanners or Scanner/Printers work "plug & play" with Ubuntu 20.04.3 LTS? Epson Perfection V39 does not, though my now broken 1200U did [closed]
Which Scanners or Scanners/Printers will work with Ubuntu 20.04.3 LS, using XSane or Document Scanner software? My Epson Perfection 1200U gave me years of service, using Document Scanner, but has now ...
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Xsane - Failed to start scanner - invalid argument
When I try to scan using Xsane, I get an error message "Failed to start scanner: invalid argument".
I have an HP Laserjet MFP M227fdn on ethernet that prints OK. I am running Ubuntu 20.04.3 ...