This section explains how to start ScanGear from a terminal software and scan a document.
1. Place the document face-down on the platen glass.
2. Enter the following from the command line of a terminal software.
[user@zzz /yyyy]$ scangearmp
ScanGear is started and the [Basic Mode] tab is displayed.
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If more than one ScanGear compatible products are connected, the [Select Scanner] dialog is displayed. Select a model you want to use and click [OK]. ScanGear is started. |
3. Click [Preview].
The preview image is displayed in the preview area.
4. Configure setting items as required.
For details on how to configure setting items, see the [Basic Mode] tab.
For details about how to adjust the image brightness and color, see the [Advanced Mode] tab.
5. Click [Scan].
The [Save Scan Image] dialog is displayed.
6. Select a file type from among "PNG," "PDF," and "PNM," specify the file name and directory, and then click [Save].
The scan is started and the scanned data is saved as a file.