This section explains how to start ScanGear from GIMP and scan a document
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Only GIMP can start ScanGear. No other application can start ScanGear. |
1. Place the document face-down on the platen glass.
2. Select [Create] -> [ScanGear MP...] from the [File] menu in GIMP.
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 MP640 series (libusb:port number)." To use this machine with a network connection, select "Canon MP640 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] or [Wired 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] to start scanning.
The scanned data is displayed in the GIMP windows.