Friday, March 4, 2011

How to install Epson Perfection 2480 photo SCANNER on Ubuntu

I spent almost a year to find out how to make my Epson Perfection Photo 2480 to work on Ubuntu. Here is the solution:
  • go to System/Administration/Synaptic_Package_Manager and log in; search p7zip-full, right-click and select "Mark for installation", then click the button "Apply" in Synaptic
  • open a terminal (Applications/Accessories/Terminal) and execute the following commands to install two different scanner manager programs:
    • sudo apt-get install xsane
    • sudo apt-get install simple-scan
  • search and copy file esfw41.bin from the Windows installation CD or download it (thanks to @f for hosting) and save it in your Desktop after having unzipped (otherwise following steps may not work)
  • type in the terminal the following commands inserting password if asked:
    • sudo mkdir /usr/share/sane/snapscan
    • sudo cp /home/<YOUR_LOGIN>/Desktop/esfw41.bin /usr/share/sane/snapscan
    • sudo gedit /etc/sane.d/snapscan.conf
  • at the 4th line you should have
    firmware /usr/share/sane/snapscan/esfw41.bin
    if you don't, delete the line wihich begins with firmware and write this one; after editing, SAVE!
  • type the following line in terminal and when the file is opened add a # at the beginning of each line except of snapscan; after editing, SAVE!
    • sudo gedit /etc/sane.d/dll.conf

Now go to to Applications/Graphics and use either Simple scan or Xsane to scan your photos and documents!
Sometimes scanner is not found; re-plug it or wait a minute trying both programs..

P.S.: now you can delete esfw41.bin from Desktop..


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12 comments:

  1. DimonJuly 13, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Very nice stuff, works like a charm. Just one thing: don't forget to change permissions
    sudo chmod 666 esfw41.bin
    otherwise it will not work

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  2. AnonymousOctober 22, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Thanks, just got my scanner working within 2 minutes on Linux Mint 11 after a quick search on Google and following your instructions.

    Jim

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  3. DouggerMay 29, 2012 at 10:31 PM

    Flawless! Thank you so much!

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    works fine!
    Grazie !!!

    Roberto

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    1. adminFebruary 6, 2013 at 5:11 PM

      Prego Roberto.. =)

      I'm happy to help other people having the same issues I had.. ;)

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  5. AnonymousMarch 12, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    Worked like a charm! Thanks for posting the solution.

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  6. AnonymousApril 3, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    It's work!!
    You save me!!

    thank you so much for this post!

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    1. adminApril 3, 2013 at 3:17 PM

      You're wellcome!
      I'm happy you could solve your problem thanks to this guide!

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  7. JuanMAugust 21, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    ¡Genial!
    Excelente solución.
    Muchas gracias por el aporte.

    Saludos.

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  8. Epson ContactJanuary 4, 2020 at 6:50 AM

    If you are facing Epson scanner set up issues on windows 10 operating system then for easy set up turn on the printer and it should be connected to the computer after that turn on the computer further select “devices” further click “printers and scanners” after that “Add a printer or scanner.” If you still need more information or help then ask for it from the Epson scanner driver support team.
    Contact No.:
    UK: +44-800-368-9067
    USA: +1-209-813-2790
    Website: Epson Scanner Error Code
    Address: United Kingdom, United State

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  9. AnonymousApril 22, 2020 at 12:05 AM

    Amazing, it works! After hours of research, your steps are so clear, thanks a lot.

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2022 at 9:44 AM

    Brilliant!
    I struggled for 3 months with the installation of my Epson 2480 and this was THE instruction to make it work, many thanks!

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