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 /yyy]$ scangearmp
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 MG6300 series (libusb:port number)." To use this machine with a network connection, select "Canon MG6300 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, select the model to be used under "Appendix" and see "Checking the MAC address." |
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.
6. Click [Scan].
The [Save Scan Image] dialog is displayed.
7. 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.