Airscan

 To install airscan (which is part of sane-airscan) in Linux and configure it with a Kyocera scanner, follow these steps:

Step 1: Install sane-airscan

sane-airscan provides support for eSCL (Apple AirScan) and WSD (Web Services on Devices) scanners, which many Kyocera models support.

Ubuntu/Debian-based distributions:

sudo apt update

sudo apt install sane-airscan

Fedora:

sudo dnf install sane-airscan

Arch Linux (AUR package):

yay -S sane-airscan

Step 2: Install SANE and Required Utilities

To ensure scanning works properly, install the following:

sudo apt install sane-utils

Check if SANE recognizes your scanner:

scanimage -L

If your Kyocera scanner supports eSCL or WSD, it should appear in the list.

Step 3: Configure sane-airscan

By default, sane-airscan should detect supported network scanners. However, if your scanner is not detected:

1. Check for the scanner's IP

If your Kyocera printer/scanner is on the network, find its IP address using:

avahi-browse -rt _uscan._tcp

or check your router for connected devices.

2. Manually add the scanner (if needed)

Edit the configuration file:

sudo nano /etc/sane.d/airscan.conf

Add your scanner manually:

[devices]

"Kyocera Scanner" = http://<SCANNER_IP>:<PORT>/eSCL

Replace <SCANNER_IP> with the scanner's actual IP address.

3. Restart the SANE service

sudo systemctl restart saned

Step 4: Install Kyocera Scanner Drivers (Optional)

Kyocera provides Linux drivers for some multifunction printers (MFPs). Download and install them:

1. Go to Kyocera's official support site.

2. Search for your Kyocera MFP model.

3. Download the Linux Scanner Driver package (usually a .deb or .rpm file).

4. Install it:

sudo dpkg -i kyocera-scanner-driver.deb # For Debian-based systems

sudo rpm -i kyocera-scanner-driver.rpm # For Red Hat-based systems

5. Restart your system.

Step 5: Test Scanning

Once installed, test scanning using:

scanimage -L

scanimage --format=png > test-scan.png

Or use a GUI tool like Sim

ple Scan:

sudo apt install simple-scan

simple-scan

Let me know if you face any issues!

In most cases, sane-airscan does not require manual configuration because it automatically detects network and USB scanners. However, if you need to configure it manually, the configuration file is located at:

/etc/sane.d/airscan.conf

To edit the configuration file:

sudo nano /etc/sane.d/airscan.conf

Example Configuration (Manual Scanner Addition)

If your Kyocera scanner is not detected automatically, you can manually specify its IP:

[devices]

"Kyocera Scanner" = http://<SCANNER_IP>:<PORT>/eSCL

Replace <SCANNER_IP> with the actual IP address of your Kyocera scanner. The default eSCL port is usually 80 or 443.

Other Important Configuration Files

/etc/sane.d/saned.conf → Controls access permissions for the SANE daemon.

/etc/sane.d/dll.conf → Lists installed SANE backends. Ensure airscan is enabled.

After Editing, Restart the SANE Service

sudo systemctl restart saned

Then test scanning:

scanimage -L

scanimage --format=png > test.png

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now if you need further details!

To edit access permissions for SANE (Scanner Access Now Easy) and allow specific users or network devices to access the scanner, follow these steps:

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1. Grant Scanner Access to Your User

By default, scanner devices are accessible only to users in the scanner or lp group.

Check your groups:

groups

If your user is not in scanner or lp, add it:

sudo usermod -aG scanner,lp $(whoami)

Then log out and log back in to apply the changes.

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2. Configure SANE to Allow Network Access

Edit the SANE daemon configuration file:

sudo nano /etc/sane.d/saned.conf

Look for the section that allows access and add your local network or specific IP addresses:

# Allow local access

localhost

# Allow a specific IP

192.168.1.100

# Allow a whole network range

192.168.1.0/24

Save the file (Ctrl + X, then Y, then Enter).

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3. Adjust saned Service Permissions

Check if saned (SANE daemon) is running as a restricted user:

ps aux | grep saned

If needed, allow it more access by editing the systemd service:

sudo nano /lib/systemd/system/saned.service

Find this line:

User=saned

And change it to:

User=root

Then reload systemd:

sudo systemctl daemon-reload

sudo systemctl restart saned

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4. Allow Access in sane-airscan (If Using airscan)

If using sane-airscan, ensure permissions are correct:

sudo nano /etc/sane.d/airscan.conf

Add a specific scanner if needed:

[devices]

"Kyocera Scanner" = http://192.168.1.50/eSCL

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5. Restart Services

Apply the changes:

sudo systemctl restart saned

sudo systemctl restart avahi-daemon

Test if the scanner is accessible:

scanimage -L

If you're accessing the scanner from another

 machine, try:

SANE_DEBUG_DLL=255 scanimage -L

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Let me know if you run into any issues!