This section explains how to start ScanGear from the terminal software and scan an image.
1. Place the document face-down on the platen glass.
2. Enter the following from the command line of the terminal software.
[user@zzz /yyyy]$ scangearmp
ScanGear is started and the [Simple Mode] tab is displayed.
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If more than one ScanGear compatible products are connected, the [Select Model] dialog box 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 "[Simple Mode] tab."
For details about how to adjust the image brightness and color, see the "[Advanced Mode] tab."
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In the [Simple Mode] tab, 300dpi or 150dpi is only available as the scan resolution. If you want to scan at the resolution other than 300dpi or 150dpi, see the "[Advanced Mode] tab." |
5. Click [Scan].
The [Save Scan Image] dialog box is displayed.
6. Select the file type, either "PNG" or "PNM" and specify the file name and directory, and then click [Save].
The scan is started and the scanned data is saved as a file.