[sane-devel] Normal or destructive behaviour when SANE starts?

[Jose Paulo Moitinho de Almeida]

On Friday 14 March 2003 13:03, Alisdair wrote:
> ..
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> 1. The scanner spends about 15 seconds making rather worrying grinding
> noises (the scan head does not move at this time);
>

From the PROBLEMS file:
Status: O

- Avoiding damage on Mustek flatbed scanners
        Most Mustek flatbed scanners have no protection against exceeding
        the physical scan area height.  That is, if a scan is attempted with
        a height that exceeds the height of the scan surface, the scanner
        begins making loud noises and the scan mechanism may be damaged.
        Thus, if you hear such a noise, IMMEDIATELY turn off the scanner.

I once had a  scanner (neither Mustek nor Agfa) damaged because of this. Don't 
know about your case, but I would be most carefull.

Regards

ZP