The error is that you're trying to copy the file to either a) a directory that doesn't exist, or b) a path that isn't a directory.

Firstly, what make and model is the scanner,, and what version of Ubuntu are you using? Most modern scanners should be supported out of the box on Ubu these days.

Which? Both?

The 1200 plus diamonds.

Bugger, that's the one I wanted to use.

Suppose I'd better try and set the Lexmark up then.

That command wasn't "is", it was "ls" - ell-ess, short for LiSt.

Ooh.. good point.

Thanks, I'll try again.

The Lexmark scans well though, just need to work out how to get it to print next