


There's not much to it but in a way, that's the great thing about Vuescan - it doesn't bloat your system with unnecessary features or scanning options. Installation is lightning quick as it's such a light package and there's little waiting around - just open VueScan and you're ready to scan. According to the developers, VueScan supports more than 400 scanners and 185 digital camera raw files so you won't find any incompatibility issues. When we pointed out weaknesses in their drivers, the manufacturers assured us that they would remedy the weaknesses quickly.VueScan is highly flexible which is another great aspect of it - it doesn't matter if you change scanner as it still continues to support it whatever model it is. VueScan is the ultimate tool for all your film and slide scanning needs. However, it is gratifying that all manufacturers contacted by Linux (Pro) Magazine have adapted their Linux support to reflect the real world.

When I open VueScan, it reports that it cannot find the scanner, and the Windows 10 apps module in Settings reports that VueScan is unavailable. The scanner is on a Brother MFC-9340CDW printer, running under WiFi. Only then can it be assumed that the available Linux drivers cover all functions required in everyday life. VueScan worked until I installed Windows 10 Home 64-bit version 1709. It is still the case that brand new appliances on the market generally still need a few weeks to mature. Scanners may only work in groupware solutions under Linux, or they may only provide support for certain interfaces such as Ethernet. These devices often support Linux, but only in certain application scenarios. From the users point of view, you can notice such advantages of the software as VueScan works well. Before purchasing a multifunction device or scanner, it makes sense to put large devices in particular through a functional test and carefully read the technical specifications. It supports Windows, macOS and Linux operating systems. Nevertheless, some stumbling blocks still await you. For this reason, most front ends, but also drivers developed by the manufacturer, integrate into the Linux ecosystem. SANE has established itself as a back end for controlling the devices. The availability of Linux drivers for scanners and multifunction devices under Linux is far better today than it used to be.
