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diff --git a/doc/sane-plustek_pp.man b/doc/sane-plustek_pp.man index 2ef9b96..2c73ada 100644 --- a/doc/sane-plustek_pp.man +++ b/doc/sane-plustek_pp.man @@ -9,18 +9,10 @@ The library implements a SANE (Scanner Access Now Easy) backend that provides access to Plustek ASIC 9600[1/3] and P9800[1/3] based parallel port flatbed scanners. -The access of the scanner is either done directly by the backend -or via kernel module, called pt_drv which can be created out of -the -.B sane\-plustek_pp -backend code \- see also section -.B "BUILDING THE KERNEL MODULE" -for further information. .SH "SUPPORTED DEVICES" -At present, the following scanners should work with this backend -and/or the kernel module: +At present, the following scanners should work with this backend: .PP .B "PLUSTEK SCANNERS" .PP @@ -112,18 +104,14 @@ BrightScan OpticPro OpticPro P12 .ft R .SH "DEVICE NAMES" -This backend works in two modes, the so called "direct-mode" -and the "kernel-mode". In direct-mode, the user-space backend is -used, in kernel-mode, you should have a kernel-module named pt_drv -loaded. -This backends default device is: +This backend's default device is: .PP .RS .I 0x378 .RE .PP -This "default device" will be used, if no configuration -file can be found. It is rather the base address of the parallel port +This "default device" will be used if no configuration +file can be found. It is the base address of the parallel port on i386 machines. .PP As the backend supports up to four devices, it is possible to @@ -150,24 +138,13 @@ For a proper setup, you will need at least two entries: .I device 0x378 .RE .PP -or -.RS -.I [kernel] -.br -.I device /dev/pt_drv -.RE -.PP .I direct tells the backend, that the following devicename (here .IR 0x378 ) has to be interpreted as parallel port scanner device. In -fact it is the address to use, alternatively you can use +fact it is the address to use. Alternatively you can use .I /dev/parport0 if the backend has been compiled with libieee1284 support. -.I kernel -should only be used, when a kernel-module has been built -out of the backend sources. See below for more instructions -about this. .PP Further options: .PP @@ -235,157 +212,6 @@ See the file for examples. .PP -.SH "BUILDING THE KERNEL MODULE" -As mentioned before, the -.B sane\-plustek_pp -backend code can also be compiled and installed as linux kernel module. To do so, -you will need the source-files of this sane\-backend installation. -Unpack this tar-ball and go to the directory: -.IR sane\-backends/doc/plustek . -Within this directory, you should find a script called: -.IR MakeModule.sh . -Now if your Linux kernelsources are installed correctly, -it should be possible to build, install and load the -module -.BR pt_drv . -.B Please note, -that the kernelsources need to be configured correctly. -Refer to your distributions -manual on how this is done. As root user, try -.PP -.I ./MakeModule.sh -.PP -the script will try and get all necessary information about your -running kernel and will lead you through the whole installation -process. -.br -.B Note: Installing and loading the can only be done as -superuser. -.PP - -.SH "KERNEL MODULE SETUP" -The configuration of the kernel module is done by providing -some or more options found below to the kernel module at -load time. This can be done by invoking -.BR insmod (8) -with the appropriate parameters or appending the options to the file -.I /etc/modules.conf (kernel < 2.6.x) -or -.I /etc/modprobe.conf (kernel >= 2.6.x) -.PP -.B -The Options: -.br -lampoff=lll -.RS -The value -.I lll -tells the driver, after how many seconds to -switch-off the lamp(s). The default value is 180. -0 will disable this feature. -.br -.B HINT: -Do not use a value that is too small, because often -switching on/off the lamps will reduce their lifetime. -.RE -.PP -port=ppp -.RS -.I ppp -specifies the port base address, where the scanner -is connected to. The default value is 0x378, which -is normally a standard. -.RE -.PP -warmup=www -.RS -.I www -specifies the time in seconds, how long a lamp has to be on, -until the driver will start to scan. The default value is 30. -.RE -.PP -lOffonEnd=e -.RS -.I e -specifies the behaviour when unloading the driver, 1 --> switch -lamps off, 0 --> do not change lamp status -.RE -.PP -slowIO=s -.RS -.I s -specifies which I/O functions the driver should use, 1 --> use -delayed functions, 0 --> use the non-delayed ones -.RE -.PP -forceMode=fm -.RS -.I fm -specifies port mode which should be used, 0 --> autodetection, -1 --> use SPP mode and 2 --> use EPP mode -.RE -.PP -mov=m -.RS -.TP -.IR m " = 0" -default: no override -.TP -.IR m " = 1" -OpticPro 9630PL override (works if OP9630 -has been detected) forces legal size (14") -.TP -.IR m " = 2" -Primax 4800Direct override (works if OP600 -has been detected) swaps red/green color -.TP -.IR m " = 3" -OpticPro 9636 override (works if OP9636 has -been detected) disables backends -transparency/negative capabilities -.TP -.IR m " = 4" -OpticPro 9636P override (works if OP9636 has -been detected) disables backends -transparency/negative capabilities -.TP -.IR m " = 5" -OpticPro A3I override (works if OP12000 has -been detected) enables A3 scanning -.TP -.IR m " = 6" -OpticPro 4800P override (works if OP600 -has been detected) swaps red/green color -.TP -.IR m " = 7" -Primax 4800Direct 30bit override (works if -OP4830 has been detected) -.RE -.PP -Sample entry for file -.IR /etc/modules.conf : -.PP -.RS -alias char\-major\-40 pt_drv -.br -pre-install pt_drv modprobe -k parport -.br -options pt_drv lampoff=180 warmup=15 port=0x378 lOffonEnd=0 mov=0 slowIO=0 forceMode=0 -.RE -.PP -For multidevice support, simply add values separated by commas to -the different options -.PP -.RS -options pt_drv port=0x378,0x278 mov=0,4 slowIO=0,1 forceMode=0,1 -.RE -.PP -Remember to call -.BR depmod (8) -after changing -.IR /etc/conf.modules . -.PP - .SH "PARALLEL PORT MODES" .PP The current driver works best, when the parallel port @@ -423,13 +249,6 @@ The static library implementing this backend. .I @LIBDIR@/libsane\-plustek_pp.so The shared library implementing this backend (present on systems that support dynamic loading). -.TP -.I /lib/modules/<Kernel-Version>/kernel/drivers/parport/pt_drv.o -The Linux kernelmodule for kernels < 2.6.x. -.TP -.I /lib/modules/<Kernel-Version>/kernel/drivers/parport/pt_drv.ko -The Linux kernelmodule for kernels >= 2.6.x. -.PP .SH ENVIRONMENT .TP |