[Gimp-user] Scanner/Camera menu item not available

[rich2005 <forums gimpusers com>]

> I use GIMP 2.9.5 on Linux MInt.
> I can use my Scanner through other programmes but when I run GIMP and
> go to File-> Create there is no Scanner/Camera option.
> There are the options From Clipboard, From Webpage, Screenhot but no
> Camera/Scanner.
>
> The Scanner is recognised by the OS but not by GIMP. When I type lsusb
> my HP scanner is clearly on the list.
> Any ideas?

Did you install the xsane package, which includes the gimp plugin?

rich: www.gimp-forum.net

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