Updated installation for Epson Perfection V500 Photo scanner (2026-10-17)

[MrStyles02]

Hi, I have created an updated version of Epson's Linux driver and software installation for the Epson Perfection V500 Photo scanner that works on AnduinOS v2. Am I allowed to post it here since this product is end of life and Epson won't be making any updates? (Note: Epson's Linux software has no options for the infrared scan (called DIGITAL ICE) for removing dust and scratches under Linux)

[MrStyles02]

The location of the original Driver packages is here: https://download-center.epson.com/softwares/?device_id=Perfection+V500+Photo&region=CA&os=DEBX64&language=en

I created the modified install using Chat GPT. I asked Chat GPT to create the modification instructions in a PDF file:
Epson_V500_AnduinOS_2.0.4_Installation_Notes.pdf

The results of scanimage -L:
device `epkowa:interpreter:001:010' is a Epson Perfection V500 flatbed scanner

Screen Shot:

Note: jpg and png images are not available selections (not clickable in the file type menu)

[Anduin2017]

Could you replace the ZIP with your installation instructions and patching steps, linking to Epson’s original downloads? The bundled GT-X770 plugin includes an Epson license whose Section 3 restricts redistribution and public hosting. Unless you have separate permission, please avoid uploading those proprietary binaries. Your instructions and patches would still be useful to other V500 owners.

I also noticed a compatibility issue: the bundled epkowa backend still requires libxml2.so.2, while the modified dependency, libxml2-16, supplies libxml2.so.16 on Ubuntu 26.04. Changing the dependency name alone does not resolve that difference.

Could you share your scanimage -L output, confirm a successful scan, and explain how libxml2.so.2 is provided on your system? Please mention any additional compatibility libraries or manual changes, ideally with results from a fresh AnduinOS installation.

Thanks again for helping others keep this scanner working!

[MrStyles02]

OK, I replaced the .zip with PDF file notes. I was trying to contact Epson for permission, but their support page dropdown selection fails for me, so I couldn't submit my request.