On Sat, 24 Apr 2021 14:59:12 -0400 Default User <hunguponcont...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Thanks to all for the information. > > In regard to Brian's request for more information, my use case is > mostly just trying to digitize decades of personal paper documents, > such as letters, pictures, greeting cards, etc. > And also to occasionally satisfy the demand of a company or other > institution, for some business-related or legal matter. > > After some thought, I am leaning toward just getting another > stationary flatbed scanner only, rather than a multi-function device > or mobile scanner. I don't plan to take it on the road. And often, > simpler is better. And I like the idea of device modularity, i.e., > that if my scanner goes out, my separate printer would still work > fine. And vice-versa. I've stayed out of this so far as I have just one old single-purpose scanner. It hasn't been heavily used, but it's just coming up to 20 years old, which is a reliability datum. It's a Canon Lide 20. I also prefer single-function devices. A minor point here: my wife uses a printer for craft work, and needs to use heavy media i.e. 250-300gsm. This implies as straight a paper path as possible, hence a top-feed printer, hence not one with a scanner on the top. > > I do NOT need a device that will send faxes, make phone calls, or make > coffee in the morning. > > I DO need something that should be reliable, last a while, and work > under Debian (64-bit) with a minimum of configuration. In that > regard, note that Simple-Scan worked fine for me, but Xsane seems > maybe too complicated for my needs currently. Yes, I use Simple Scan. XSane will do all kinds of wonderful things, but I prefer to do them in Gimp, which is even more versatile. If a scanner driver could actually alter the gamma of the pickup devices, that would tilt the balance, but they can't, it's all processing. > > Unfortunately, I have some other, more important things going on right > now that require my attention and have higher priority than replacing > the scanner. Indeed. I'd like something a bit quicker, but I'm not willing to pay the current price for standalone scanners, so I'll carry on with this antique as long as it's willing. -- Joe
