Install the ScanGear from the command line of the terminal software.
Installing the ScanGear by using the Installer
The Installer automatically determines the package required for your system environment and installs the ScanGear.
Installing the ScanGear by specifying the package
If installation by the Installer fails because of an unknown error, you can specify the package required for your system environment and install the ScanGear.
Installing the ScanGear by using the Installer
If you want to install ScanGear in Fedora, log in as root.
In Ubuntu, use the sudo command to install the ScanGear.
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When asked for a password in Ubuntu, enter the password of the user who is currently logged in. |
1. Install the ScanGear
Install the ScanGear by entering the following command from the command line of a terminal software.
For Fedora
(1) Expanding the archived file and switching to the expanded directory
[root@zzz /yyy]# tar zxvf scangearmp2-3.40-x-rpm.tar.gz
[root@zzz /yyy]# cd scangearmp2-3.40-x-rpm
(2) Installing the ScanGear
[root@zzz /yyy]# ./install.sh
For Ubuntu
(1) Expanding the archived file and switching to the expanded directory
[user@zzz /yyy]$ tar zxvf scangearmp2-3.40-x-deb.tar.gz
[user@zzz /yyy]$ cd scangearmp2-3.40-x-deb
(2) Installing the ScanGear
[user@zzz /yyy]$ sudo ./install.sh
2. Turn on the machine (for USB connection only)
Confirm that the computer and machine are connected with a USB cable, and then turn on the machine. If the machine is already on, disconnect the cable from the machine, and then reconnect it.
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If a window prompting you to add a printer is automatically displayed when you turn on or connect the machine, cancel the window to close it. |
Installing the ScanGear by specifying the package
If you want to install the ScanGear in Fedora, log in as root.
In Ubuntu, use the sudo command to install the ScanGear.
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When asked for a password in Ubuntu, enter the password of the user who is currently logged in. |
1. Expanding the archived file and switching to the expanded packages directory
Expand the file and switch the directory by entering the following command line of a terminal software.
For Fedora
[root@zzz /yyy]# tar zxvf scangearmp2-3.40-x-rpm.tar.gz
[root@zzz /yyy]# cd scangearmp2-3.40-x-rpm/packages
For Ubuntu
[user@zzz /yyy]$ tar zxvf scangearmp2-3.40-x-deb.tar.gz
[user@zzz /yyy]$ cd scangearmp2-3.40-x-deb/packages
2. Installing the package
Install the package required for your system environment by entering the following command line of a terminal software.
For Fedora (32 bit)
[root@zzz /yyy]# rpm -ivh scangearmp2-3.40-x.i386.rpm
For Fedora (64 bit)
[root@zzz /yyy]# rpm -ivh scangearmp2-3.40-x.x86_64.rpm
For Ubuntu (32 bit)
[user@zzz /yyy]$ sudo dpkg -iG scangearmp2_3.40-x_i386.deb
For Ubuntu (64 bit)
[user@zzz /yyy]$ sudo dpkg -iG scangearmp2_3.40-x_amd64.deb
3. Turn on the machine (for USB connection only)
Confirm that the computer and machine are connected with a USB cable, and then turn on the machine. If the machine is already on, disconnect the cable from the machine, and then reconnect it.
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If a window prompting you to add a printer is automatically displayed when you turn on or connect the machine, cancel the window to close it. |