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
The [Select Scanner] dialog is displayed.
3. From the list, select the model you want to use, and then click OK.
To use this machine with a USB connection, select "Canon MP560 series (libusb:port number)." To use this machine with a network connection, select "Canon MP560 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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Check the MAC address of this machine as follows:
1. Using the 2. Select [Wireless LAN settings list], and press the OK button. 3. Check the [MAC address] from the displayed network setting information. |
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.