Step-by-step – XSane Scanning Bodhi 5 Getting Started Guide

July 21, 2020 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

Getting Started

  1. 3. Finding Scanner Device ID

    How to Recognize Device Name Associated to Scanner
    Follow the below Simple Procedure:

    • Disconnect the Scanner
    • List All Connected Devices
      ls /dev | grep '^s'
    • Power On & Connect the Scanner
    • List All Connected Devices Again
      ls /dev | grep '^s'

    Then carefully Find the /dev/sXYZ entry that is Appearing in the Latest List.

  2. 4. Symlinking Scanner

    Make the proper Scanner Device Symlink
    To create the Scanner Symlink:

    • For USB Scanners:
      sudo su -c "ln -s /dev/sXYZ /dev/usbscanner"
    • For SCSI Scanners:
      sudo su -c "ln -s /dev/sXYZ /dev/scanner"
  3. 5. Get Started Scanning

    Finally, Launch XSane and Start Scanning :)
    From Terminal with:

    xsane

    Or use the Desktop Launcher:
    Step-by-step XSane Scanning Bodhi 5 Getting Started Guide - XSane

    How to Install Printer Drivers for Bodhi

    Download and Install Linux Printer Drivers
  4. So Now I’m truly Happy if My Guide could Help you to Get Started Scanning with XSane on Bodhi 5!

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