You can forward scanned data to the computer using the Operation Panel of the machine.
The machine detects the type of the originals loaded on the Platen Glass automatically and the image is forwarded to the computer in the optimized size and resolution.
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Load originals properly according to their type; otherwise, some originals may not be scanned properly.
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Refer to Placing Documents for how to load the original on the Platen Glass.
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The following items can be scanned:
Photos, postcards, visiting cards, magazines, newspapers, documents, BD/DVD/CDs -
The following items cannot be scanned properly.
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A4 sized photos
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Documents smaller than 5 inches x 7 inches (127 mm x 178 mm) such as a paperback with its backbone cut off
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Originals on thin white paper
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Long and narrow originals such as panoramic photographs
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Before forwarding scanned data to the computer, confirm the following:
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The necessary application software (MP Drivers and MP Navigator EX) is installed.
If the application software (MP Drivers and MP Navigator EX) is not yet installed, insert the Setup CD-ROM into the computer's disc drive, then perform Custom Install and select MP Drivers and MP Navigator EX to install.
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The machine is connected to a computer correctly.
Make sure that the machine is connected to the computer correctly.
Do not plug in or unplug the USB cable when scanning images with the machine, or when the computer is in the sleep or standby mode.
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The destination and the file name are specified in MP Navigator EX.
You can specify the destination and the file name in MP Navigator EX. For details on how to perform settings or the initial settings, refer to Scanner Button Settings Tab (Save to PC).
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When scanning with using the Operation Panel of the machine, the document type is automatically detected and the settings in document size and resolution are automatically set.
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Make sure that the machine is turned on.
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Load the original on the Platen Glass.
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Refer to Placing Documents for how to load the original on the Platen Glass.
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Press the SCAN button.
Scanning starts and the images are forwarded to the computer according to the settings specified in MP Navigator EX.
Remove the original on the Platen Glass after scanning is complete.
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Specify MP Navigator EX 4.0
- If you are using Windows 7 or Windows Vista:
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The program selection screen may be displayed after pressing the SCAN button. In this case, select MP Navigator EX Ver4.0 and click OK.
- If you are using Windows XP:
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The program selection screen may be displayed after pressing the SCAN button for the first time. In this case, specify MP Navigator EX Ver4.0 as the application software to use, select Always use this program for this action, then click OK. From the next time, MP Navigator EX is automatically started.
You can set MP Navigator EX to launch whenever pressing the SCAN button. For details, see For Windows Users.
Important-
The position or size of an image is not scanned correctly depending on the type of the original. In this case, refer to Scanning Photos and Documents to change the settings in Document Type and Document Size of MP Navigator EX to match the original and scan it using MP Navigator EX.
If you want to scan originals with advanced settings, or if you want to edit or print the scanned images:
If you scan originals from a computer using MP Navigator EX, MP Navigator EX enables you to edit the scanned images, such as optimizing or trimming.
In addition, you can edit or print the scanned images using the bundled application software to make better use of them.
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You can use a WIA-compliant application software and the Control Panel (Windows XP only) to scan originals with this machine.
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For details, refer to Other Scanning Methods.
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If you want to convert a scanned document to text, refer to Editing Files.
