[sane-devel] Epson Perfection 2480 Photo: transparency issues

[Oliver Schwartz]

Hi,

> > umm, so can we get the transparency preview/scan size restored to
> > how it was in the past?  i'm not sure of the exact dimensions,
> > but, why not use the entire available area?
>
> I agree, especially as 1.0.16 is soon to be released.
>
> Ideally the backend should set the size depending on the model; the
> 2480 has a piece of plastic you use to hold negatives and slides,
> and lets you scan two slides or three negatives at once.
> The 2580 has an auto film feeder built into the lid, and I believe
> it scans 1 negative at a time. For slides their is a plastic guide
> that lets it scan 1 slide.
>
> The size does need to be restored to the previous value for 2480
> users, and if it is possible to distinguish between the two
> scanners, then the size should be selected based on the model.

I've reduced the size for the 2480 since I currently can't distinguish 
between 2480 and 2580. The original size may cause damages on a 2580 
since the scanner bumps into the rear end of the transparency unit.

Once it is known how to distinguish between 2480 and 2580 the sizes 
can be set individually. For the time being I'm using the safe 
settings of the (smaller) 2580 area. If you really need the bigger 
area you can adjust the scan area in snapscan_options.c.

/Oliver