If nothing was found, add brother X to the end of the file. Check that /etc/sane.d/dll.conf contains brother X, where the X stands for the brscan version from above. If not, further check that Sane expects this device through the network (see ). Now use scanimage -list-devices to check whether sane is able to find your scanner. If so, you need to specify the IP address of the scanner in the /etc/sane.d/net.conf file. by WiFi, Sane may still be unable to find the scanner. # brsaneconfig4 -a name=Brother_DCP-元550CDW model=DCP-元550CDW nodename=BRWC0B5D72A0B87 It's also possible to add a scanner via its node name instead of its IP, for example: To get the IP and node name of your scanner, you can use Nmap: Now, the scanner should be recognized by SANE.įor network scanners, Brother provides a different configuration tool for each brscan version (e.g., brsaneconfig2 for brscan2 compatible devices): Each package seems to contain an exhaustive list of the models it is suitable to. Or extract each of the AUR packages below. Or see the information below for more scanners. Home > Country > Your model > FAQs & Troubleshooting > Linux > Scanner / Scan Key Tool > Scan using XSane or GIMP. To find the right one, see the FAQ for your model at the Brother Support, i.e.
In order to install a Brother scanner or printer/scanner combo you need the right driver.
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