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From: ray 
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Subject: Re: Canon 4200F scanner
Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 13:33:00 -0700
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On Wed, 07 Mar 2007 15:49:01 +0100, Marc wrote:

> I have a cannon 4200F scanner, but I cannot get it up and running.
> When I check in the SANE project, I see it is not supported.
> 
> Can anyone help me to get it to work in KUBUNTU ?
> 
> I like Kubuntu, it would be a pitty to be forced to return to Windows
> because lack of HW support.

Canon's lack of Linux support is legendary. I ditched an otherwise nice
BJC5100 printer for that reason. I've had very good experiences with Epson
products - particularly from the Epson online store where they have very
good prices for refurbished products supported under 'iscan' software -
downloadable from avasys.jp.
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