I have this same problem. Based on FransSchreuder solution, I found a temporary workaround:
I extracted the file: libsane-genesys.so.1.0.23 To directory: /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/sane/libsane-genesys.so.1.0.23 >From package: libsane_1.0.23-0ubuntu1_amd64.deb This avoid problems with package dependences. And my scanner is now working again in Ubuntu 14.04 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1249074 Title: xsane no device available and crash To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/sane-backends/+bug/1249074/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs