by WiFi, Sane may still be unable to find the scanner. # brsaneconfig4 -a name=Brother_DCP-元550CDW model=DCP-元550CDW nodename=BRWC0B5D72A0B87 It's also possible to add a scanner via its node name instead of its IP, for example:

To get the IP and node name of your scanner, you can use Nmap: Now, the scanner should be recognized by SANE.įor network scanners, Brother provides a different configuration tool for each brscan version (e.g., brsaneconfig2 for brscan2 compatible devices): Each package seems to contain an exhaustive list of the models it is suitable to. Or extract each of the AUR packages below. Or see the information below for more scanners.

Home > Country > Your model > FAQs & Troubleshooting > Linux > Scanner / Scan Key Tool > Scan using XSane or GIMP. To find the right one, see the FAQ for your model at the Brother Support, i.e. In order to install a Brother scanner or printer/scanner combo you need the right driver.

Edit the head of /etc/sane.d/nf and configure the following two lines:įirmware /usr/share/sane/snapscan/u176v046.bin.

Search the firmware image on the Internet and download it to /usr/share/sane/snapscan/.

Go to snapscan main page and see whether your scanner is supported and which firmware you need (e.g, u176v046.bin).

$ lsusb Bus 002 Device 010: ID 04a5:20b0 Acer Peripherals Inc.

Find out which model you own and take note of the USB ID:.

If you own an USB scanner from Acer (now BenQ), you need to download a suitable firmware binary and configure /etc/sane.d/nf.

USB autosuspend can be disabled using powertop.

If USB autosuspend is enabled, the printer may need to be turned off and on again before each scan.

7.1 Alternative way to scan with network HP scannerįirmware Snape40.bin from here is required.

4.1 CanoScan LiDE 200 and black stripe in the middle of the scanned image.

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