[sane-devel] scanner noise

[adam]

ok i installed latest sane, but this patch how do i install ? ive
checked the how-to's and it only describes how to extract the file

not sure where to put the 45test3 patch at :[

On Thu, 2002-11-28 at 11:40, Gerhard Jaeger wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> >I know ive read if the scanner is gone through the whole scan and makes
> >a weird noise at the end like its still going to turn it off immediately
> >which i did.
> >
> >i am using canoscan n650u usb scanner, and first im using a C script
> >found off http://www.linuxcompatible.org/compdet.php?id=10346
> 
> this skript isn't bad at all...
> 
> >
> >and it scans better than using the xsane stuff which wont even preview
> >scan at all. anywho it does go to the end and makes the weird noise like
> >it still wants to keep scanning but doesnt.
> 
> check out SANE-1.0.9 and update it with the latest test-version: 
> plustek-sane-0.45-TEST3 from www.gjaeger.de
> 
> >
> >another thing im a little confused on what the scanner can actually do
> >in linux as for say 8 bit color only? or is that all color and 8-bit
> >grey only? 
> 
> This is just a start, the ADC inside the scanner has a resolution of 16bit,
> which means at least 16bit grey or 48bit for color as a maximum.
> The 8 bit modes are only working for now using SANE-1.0.9...
> 
> >
> >and uhm, in you guys experience should i install windows just for this
> >scanner or is there some enhancements being made to make this scanner
> >work?
> 
> Not needed so far only a little patience - or as said before, try 0.45TEST3...
> I'm currently working on these problems...
> 
> Gerhard
> 
> >
> >good work with the sane stuff btw :D
> >
> >thanks
> >adam
> 
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