This section explains how to start ScanGear from GIMP and scan a document.
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1. Place the document face-down on the Platen Glass.
2. Select [Create] - [ScanGear MP...] from the [File] menu in GIMP.
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If [ScanGear MP...] is not displayed, first exit GIMP, execute the command shown below, and then restart GIMP.
- For Fedora (32 bit)
- For Fedora (64 bit)
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3. The [Select Scanner] dialog is displayed.
* This window is not displayed if only one machine is connected and the model is not LAN enabled.
From the list, select the model you want to use, and then click [OK].
To use this machine with a USB connection, select "Canon MX920 series (libusb:port number)." To use this machine with a network connection, select "Canon MX920 series (MAC address)."
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The models displayed in the list consist of USB-connected scanners and network-connected scanners. |
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For information about checking the MAC address of the machine, refer to the "Online Manual." |
4. Click [Preview].
The preview image is displayed in the preview area.
5. 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.