Re: about the sane-file for Nikon Coolscan

Hi,

On Mon, Aug 18, 2025 at 2:00 AM Andy Bennett <[email protected]> wrote:

> 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.
>
>
Yeah, I'm not even sure how that would work. :O
What USB vendor and product ids would be presented to the port?
The adapter would have to be specific to the product itself to have a
chance of working.

Cheers,
Ralph