There's a hidden folder (.vuescan) in there with an. This message appears even when I have the printer's USB plugged into my computer, and even when I run sudo ~/Desktop/VueScan and then try wirelessly scanning or scanning with the printer's USB plugged in.ĭid I install VueScan the wrong way? I used the 'tar xvf' method to extract it to my Home folder. The supported scanners list has more useful information about your scanner. VueScan didn't find a scanner connected to your computer.ġ) Make sure the scanner is plugged in and turned on before you run VueScan.Ģ) If you have a USB scanner, try a different USB cable and/or a different USB port.ģ) If you have a WiFi scanner, make sure your firewall isn't blocking responses from the scanner.Ĥ) If the scanner has a locking switch, make sure it's in the unlocked position.ĥ) Try turning your scanner off and back on.Ħ) If you have a USB scanner, try running VueScan as root to see if it's a libusb device protection problem. Whenever I select the 'Scan' option, I get this message: I installed it manually from the VueScan website's tarball.

In terms of scanning, it works properly with Xsane and simple-scan.īut VueScan 9.5.53 (圆4) doesn't detect it. I just finished setting up my HP LaserJet Professional M1212nf MFP on Ubuntu wirelessly (IPV4 address).

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