Hi, > I think I'm using libusb, but I've not checked.
It shouldn't matter which driver you use. > Between my posting and your response it's possible I've solved the > problem by commenting out all the details listed for other scanners > in snapscan.config. If you're referring to the "usb" statements: These values are only used for queries on the usb layer. They do not even result in commands send to the scanner. Whether you have 1 query or 100 won't change the data transfer to and from the scanner. > A couple of reboots and starting Xsane each time has produced a > perfectly uneventful start for the scanner. In most cases this is a firmware file issue. Are you sure you had the correct firmware file in snapscan.conf when the noises occured? Regards, Oliver