Install an Epson 3490 Photo in Ubuntu 12.04

Picked one up for $3.00 and here is how to install it.... Let me know if I forgot anything.

Download and extract the following file to your home directory...

Esfw52.bin.tar

go to a command prompt

sudo apt-get install sane libsane-extras simple-scan

sudo cp ~/Esfw52.bin /etc/sane.d

sudo nano /etc/sane.d/snapscan.conf

At the top, add the line

 firmware /etc/sane.d/Esfw52.bin

Uncomment the following line

 /dev/usb/scanner0 bus=usb

type (control)-o (enter) and (control)-x to save and exit

test it in simple scan... Good Luck..