scanner issue

["John Pearson" <pearsons@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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 I am trying to setup my scanner which is a Brother MFC 8440 laser printer/scanner/copier/fax.
I can use the scanner as root but not as a general user. It works fine in Kooka and Xsane but only as root. How do I get permission as a general user. It works fine as a printer as a general user.
Thank you in advance.
John