The last CVS version of the umax_pp backend for UMAX Astra 1220P , HP3200C, 1600P and 2000P now uses the ppdev character device for all I/O under linux. This brings the ability to scan as a normal user (no more suid exe anymore ..), and to cope with various parport settings. Next step will be to switch to libieee1284 when it will be included in SANE. Regards, Stef