You can scan two or more photos (small documents) on the Platen at one time on the Basic Mode tab and Advanced Mode tab of ScanGear (scanner driver).
This section explains how to scan multiple documents from the Basic Mode tab.
ImportantTo scan multiple documents as a single image, scan in whole image view.
The following types of documents may not be cropped correctly. In that case, adjust the cropping frames (scan areas) in whole image view and scan.
- Photos that have a whitish border
- Documents printed on white paper, hand-written text, business cards, etc.
- Thin documents
- Thick documents
The following types of documents cannot be cropped correctly.
- Documents smaller than 1.18 inches (3 cm) square
- Photos that have been cut to various shapes
NoteSee "Scanning in Auto Scan Mode" to scan easily by automatically detecting the document type.
You can also scan multiple documents at one time from the Advanced Mode tab. Use the Advanced Mode tab to make advanced scan settings such as the color mode, output resolution, image brightness and color tone.
See the corresponding sections below for details on the Basic Mode tab and Advanced Mode tab.
Place the document on the Platen, then start ScanGear.
Set Select Source according to the document placed on the Platen.
Click Preview.
Thumbnails of the preview images appear in the Preview area. Images are cropped (scan areas are specified) automatically according to the document size.
Set Destination.
Set Output Size.
Adjust the scan areas (cropping frames) and set Image corrections as required.
NoteYou can correct each image separately. Select the frame you want to correct.
In thumbnail view, you can only create one cropping frame (scan area) per image.
To create multiple cropping frames in an image, scan in whole image view.
Select the images you want to scan.
Select the checkboxes of the images you want to scan.
Click Scan.
Follow these steps if thumbnails are not displayed correctly when previewed or if you want to scan multiple documents as a single image.
NotePositions of slanted documents are not corrected in whole image view.
After previewing images, click 
(Thumbnail) on the Toolbar.
Switch to whole image view.
NoteWhen the whole image is displayed, the icon changes to 
(Whole Image).
Adjust the scan areas (cropping frames).
Adjust the size and position of the cropping frame (scan area) on the preview image. You can also create two or more cropping frames.
If an area is not specified, the document will be scanned at the document size (Auto Crop). If an area is specified, only the portion in the specified area will be scanned.
Set Destination.
Set Output Size.
Set Image corrections as required.
Click Scan.
Areas framed by broken lines are scanned.
NoteScanGear's response after scanning can be specified in Status of ScanGear dialog after scanning on the Scan tab of the Preferences dialog box.
