Simple Scan Brings Much-Needed Sanity to SANE

“Scanners have long been a configuration nightmare for Linux
machines, but the Simple Scan app can make routine, repetitive
photo and document scanning chores much easier than apps like
Xsane. Simple Scan has a smaller footprint on system resources and
an uncomplicated, single-pane interface. Be prepared for some key
trade-offs, however, if you decide to use Simple Scan
regularly.

“One key area of frustration for newcomers to the Linux OS is
using document scanners. Most hardware makers do not provide Linux
drivers on discs that accompany their scanner models. So Linux
users have to struggle to find solutions on distro-specific help
forums.

“Linux does not support the TWAIN-compatible drivers popular in
the Windows world. So the trick in obtaining scanning success is to
use a scanner device that is compatible with Xsane, a scanner
interface that uses the Scanner Access Now Easy driver.”

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