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+#!/bin/sh
+
+# The scan loop is useful when Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) can't be used
+
+scan_device_uri="hpaio:/net/OfficeJet_Pro_6970?ip=192.168.18.21"
+# ^This HP printer is remarkable.  It's been working fine since 2017. I refill
+# the cardridge with UV ink very easily (I've never purchased ink cardridges
+# other than the ones that came with the printer).  As of 2023, only the Cyan
+# and Black cardridges/inkjets work but Black&White print is all I need.  
+# And the Linux support and CLI interface is amazing.
+
+
+# Automatic Document Feeder
+adf() {
+    hp-scan --mode=color --resolution=300 --size=a4 --adf #--duplex
+}
+
+
+# Scans until terminated with ^C.  Saves .png files on CWD.  
+flatbed_loop() {
+    echo "Warning: scan loop will run until terminated with Ctrl-C"
+    i=0
+    while true; do
+        # device show with $ hp-info
+        hp-scan --mode=color --size=a4 --device=$scan_device_uri
+        echo "page " $((i + 1)) " done,  you have 4 seconds to load next page"
+        sleep 4
+        i=`expr $i + 1`
+    done
+    # convert *.png output.pdf
+}
+