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.
ScanGear is started and the [Basic Mode] tab is displayed.
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If more than one ScanGear compatible products are connected, the [Select Scanner] dialog 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 [Basic Mode] tab.
For details about how to adjust the image brightness and color, see the [Advanced Mode] tab.
5. Click [Scan] to start scanning.
The scanned data is displayed in the GIMP windows.