Lexmark C792 Network Scan Drivers User's Guide
Summary
Manage your document workflow seamlessly with this comprehensive guide for the Network Scan Driver. This manual provides step-by-step instructions on integrating network scanners into diverse Linux environments, including Debian, Ubuntu, and Red Hat families. It covers everything from initial system setup to advanced scanning techniques, allowing users to scan documents using applications like OpenOffice and GIMP, or via command line interface. Ideal for professionals and students who rely on cross-platform networked printing and document capture capabilities in a technical Linux setting.
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Network Scan Driver User's Guide
January 2011 www.lexmark.com
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Network Scan Driver User's Guide January 2011 www.lexmark.com
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Edition notice January 2011 The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION “AS IS” ...
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Contents Edition notice...............................................................................................2 Introduction to the network scan driver............................................
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XSane displays garbage characters..........................................................................................................20 Index........................................................
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Introduction to the network scan driver The network scan driver provides a SANE (Scanner Access Now Easy) interface to allow scanning from a network-based printer. Installing the network scan driver S...
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Double-click the package file or open a terminal window, and then type rpm -ivh network-scan-linux-glibc2-x86.rpm. Installing on Debian GNU/Linux or Ubuntu Linux Download the driver: Go to www.lexmark...
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Scanning For more information on selecting a scan job from the printer control panel, see the printer User's Guide. Scanning using applications Scanning using XSane Open a terminal window, and then ty...
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Scanning using GIMP GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) is the standard paint program for UNIX/Linux systems. It supports scanning by using existing scanning tools (xscanimage and XSane) used as plu...
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Using scanadf Open a terminal window, and then type scanadf --source=”Multiple Pages” -d [device_name]. Press Enter. Place your document in the ADF or on the scanner glass. From the printer control pa...
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Place your document in the ADF or on the scanner glass. From the printer control panel, select your scan job. Using XSane versions earlier than .99 From the toolbar, navigate to: Preferences > Setu...
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From the “Options” area, navigate to: Image Settings > source From the “source” menu, select Multiple Pages. From the “Options” area, navigate to: Image Settings > scan-both-sides Select the sca...
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Adjusting scan settings Adjusting scan settings using XSane or Open Office.org Depending on the application, do either of the following to access the scan options: Using XSane Open a terminal window, ...
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To Select Select a portrait or landscape orientation. orientation or Orientation Select a brightness setting. or brightness Note: The icon is found on the XSane main dialog. Select a contrast setting....
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To Type Values Select a scan resolution scan-resolution Note: Resolutions for all the printers are displayed as options. Note: Make sure the printer supports the resolution you select. Select a color ...
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To Type Values Specify the document size original-size Letter Note: Document sizes for all the Executive printers are displayed as options. Legal A3 A4 A5 A6 B4 B5 Tabloid Oficio (Mexico) Folio Statem...
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To Type Values Specify the document being scanned document-source Black and White Laser Color Laser Inkjet Plain Inkjet Glossy Retail Photo Photo Magazine Newspaper Press General Office Auto Other Not...
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To Type Values Specify a color to remove color-dropout None Red Green Blue Select a color dropout quality color-dropout-threshold 0–254 Produce a mirror image of the mirror-image no document yes Notes...
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Troubleshooting Printer scans the page, but image is not displayed on the computer Make sure that the IP address of your computer matches the IP address assigned to your network interface card. Open a...
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Only one page is displayed on the computer Make sure the source is set to Multiple Pages. If using an Open Office.org application You may use Writer, Calc, Impress, or Draw only. From an Open Office.o...
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For some SANE installations, you may need to set the LD_LIBRARY_PATH: Open a terminal window, and then type export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=/usr/lib. Press Enter. XSane displays garbage characters Run XSane ve...
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Index printer stops scanning 18 adjusting scan settings using Open Office.org 12 using scanimage 13 scan settings using the command line 13 Open Office.org Writer 12 using XSane 12 XSane 12 scanning b...
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| Brand | Lexmark |
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| Pages | 21 |
| File Size | 205.27 KB |
| Published | June 03, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which operating systems are supported by the network scan driver?
The driver supports various Linux distributions, including Fedora, Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu Linux, SUSE Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Linpus Linux.
How can I fix 'garbage characters' when using XSane?
Ensure you are running XSane version 0.90 or higher; if on Linpus Linux, an upgrade is necessary for non-English languages.
What should I do if my printer stops scanning unexpectedly?
Refer to the troubleshooting index section in the guide for specific solutions related to scanning interruptions.
How do I check if the network scan driver has been successfully installed?
The manual includes a dedicated section detailing how to verify that the network scan driver is currently installed on your system.