I am MAN. I wrote and maintain the epjitsu backend. I also wrote the patch you referenced. It is not included in the git tree because it breaks support for the other scanners the backend controls. I am slowly progressing toward a new version which will merge the two, but my time is limited. I also own an S1100, so no additional testing is required. Just use the patch, and let me know if you see any problems.
allan -- "The truth is an offense, but not a sin"
