![]() ![]() # Distribution used to test : Ubuntu 19.14 64 bits # Wine version used : see the changelog below See if that works - many newer scanners/all-in-one will work.# Last revision : see the changelog below If you prefer to try free, download Windows Scan from Microsoft Store. ![]() aiyo! I think it is a golden opportunity for them! (They even support Windows RT/Arm32!) Instead they note the lack of interest in Windows on ARM. they really should advertise this for all Windows on ARM devices, and maybe even write to Microsoft to advertise their stuff with every Surface with ARM sold. Amazing stuff, and it even act as a TWAIN driver for other programs in Windows so you can scan using its interface. I was lucky I jumped aboard to buy a SoftMaker Office 2021 License for like $39 and got this $79 standard version included during a sale! This program allows you to scan like a champ, faster than the normal Windows drivers, and it has support for new and old scanners. I recommend you get Hamrick's VueScan: And then look for that small print to "Download for other operating systems." Click there and choose the one that says ARM64. MOST (network) scanners are supported (I haven't tried via USB), but it is not always free. part of the company just don't seem to want WoA to succeed, and the manufacturers don't either (they could provide instructions, right?)!Ģ. Voilà! It works! Phew! Why shouldn't this be automatic umpteen years later? Ask Microsoft. Microsoft has the generic Postscript drivers) and then the driver you want, e.g. Choose USB/Virtual USB port (probably it is USB right?) Wait for it to allow you to "Manually Add A Printer". Connect by USB, and do "Add Printer" via Windows Setting. And right click on the "INF" file in there and click on "Install". Click on Download (right side to the file) when you found the right one. YES, it feels almost like Microsoft does not want you to use Windows on ARM, right? Seriously, it should be automatic, and if not, at least make it easier!! (You listening, Microsoft?) Click **on the name** of the download package, and see what it says under "Architecture" and look for ARM64. Search for "Epson ESC/P-R V4 Class Driver" (or whichever you need, e.g. For scanning scroll to bottom of this post.īUT, what if you need to print via USB? I do, as I travel with a portable printer (Epson WF100), and WIFI Direct or otherwise is not always reliable (Windows Hotspot does not allow me to see the printer from the computer acting as hotspot). As most of us are using Network printers, this will work just great. Just turn it on and use "Add Printer" in Windows. If it is a network printer, chances are it supports IPP (internet printing protocol) and you can do basic printing etc. And you cannot find any where to download it! Here is how you do it: But Microsoft really must improve - often this Class Driver is NOT installed. for Epson, all newer printers, try the Epson ESC/P-R V4 Class Driver. All the different manufacturers really only use the same "printer description language" for their printers. MOST printers will be supported using built-in drivers. The situation is only bad because everywhere you see people saying it is NOT possible/compatible, and the manufacturer websites will tell you that they do NOT support your printer on Windows on ARM (and they don't have any that they do support on it, or will only support with Windows built-in software). It is a great platform but one of the biggest issue you might have is driver/printer/scanner compatibility. might do that.Īdapted from my Facebook, and hopefully it helps someone. Most network scanners will work via Hamrick's software. Many printers will work via USB using Class drivers (see below). You will likely benefit from Class Drivers. Most network printers will work via Internet Printing Protocol albeit limited in features. Those still figuring out scanner and printer support: ![]()
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