scanimage
Scanimage is a command-line tool that is part of the SANE (Scanner Access Now Easy) project, which provides a universal scanner interface. It allows users to control and operate image scanners directly from the command line. The tool supports a wide range of options and parameters to configure and customize the scanning process. Users can specify the scanning area, resolution, color mode, image format, and other settings for optimal results. Scanimage supports both flatbed and automatic document feeder (ADF) scanners, making it suitable for various scanning tasks. It also offers features like batch scanning and multi-page document scanning. The tool produces high-quality and accurate scans while offering flexibility and versatility for different scanning requirements. Overall, scanimage simplifies and streamlines the scanning process through a command-line interface.
List of commands for scanimage:
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scanimage:tldr:8cc1a scanimage: Scan an image and save it to a file.$ scanimage --format=${select} > ${path-to-new_image}try on your machineexplain this command
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scanimage:tldr:fe2ba scanimage: List available scanners to ensure the target device is connected and recognized.$ scanimage -Ltry on your machineexplain this command