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Asked: 2014-10-13 15:07:34 +0800 CST

How to scan and print from terminal

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I want to scan a file from terminal. What is the command for that? I also want to print the same file on a different printer, thus making a copier. I want to put it together into a shell script. I know how to make a script, but I need the commands.

Edit 1: the scanner is usb and the printer is LAN and setup with CUPS.

Edit 2: I want the script to scan and print the document.

printing

2 Answers

  1. Best Answer

    Scanning 

    scanimage > image.png

    More info man scanimage

    Printing

    Connect your printer through usb, and do lsusb to find under what name it is reported to the system. For example I have Desjet_F4200.

    Next, lp /path/to/your/file -d Deskjet_ and double-tap TAB button to complete the name. You can always turn this into a script instead of typing printer name every time:

    #!/bin/bash
# Author:Sergiy
# Description: script to print 1 inch margin documents


lp $*  -d Deskjet_F4200 -o page-bottom=72 -o page-top=72 -o page-left=72 -o page-right=72
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  2. On my system I can use this address

    printername:net:ip-address

    Example: Deskjet_F4200:net:192.168.1.2

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