[sane-devel] about the sane-file for Nikon Coolscan

[Andy Bennett]

Hi,

> I see the files: coolscan2.conf, coolscan3.conf and 
> coolscan.conf in my sane directory.  I have a Nikon Super 
> Coolscan 4000 ED connected to my Dell Latitude 5410.  When I put 
> "scanimage -L" into my terminal I get : ('v4l:/dev/video0' is a 
> Noname Integrated_Webcam_HD: Integrate virtual device) for a 
> response.  I think this is the laptop's camera, not the Nikon.
>
> I am using PCLinuxOS a Mandrake fork, I have xsane and sane 
> installed.  Checking dmesg, I find no reference to the Nikon 
> Coolscan being detected.  I have the SA-21 module plugged in.  I 
> have a new USB to Firewire adapter-cable purchased from Amazon 
> connected to the laptop.  I had the Nikon turned on prior to 
> turning on the laptop so it would / should see the Nikon during 
> boot-up.
>
> Do you have any suggestions for me to try?

These cables are usually just connector adaptors: they often don't actually 
include a firewire to USB bridge.

You could check your cable and might find you need to get a firewire HBA of 
some type.



Best wishes,
@ndy

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