Re: Info Request: UMAX Astra 1200S

Daniel Stephens (daniel@cheeseplant.org)
Sun, 3 May 1998 00:26:46 -0500 (CDT)

> Thanks to everyone who responded to my recent request for a list of
> scanners supported under SANE.
>
> Based on the data I collected, I am considering the purchase of a UMAX
> Astra 1200S scanner.
>
> However, before I make this purchase, I'd like to hear the experiences
> of other people who purchased this scanner. How well does it work,
> any problems or pitfalls that I should be aware of, etc.? Good points
> and bad points? Are you satisfied with it, and would you recommend
> its purchase to someone else?

I have one, it's a nice device, and I'm happy with it's quality, BUT, I've
had some problems which (from responses on this list) lead me to believe
that there are some compatibility issues with "Advansys" based SCSI cards
(i.e. those that use the advansys linux driver).

It's got a 25 pin SCSI connector so that may help you pick what kind of SCSI
card to get it.

Also, be aware it'll need its own SCSI bus, or one that doesn't share any
devices that need to be active while it is. {That's buried in a SANE FAQ
somewhere}

Daniel.

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