Chapter 6
Scanning Images
This section describes how to scan images.
About Scanning Images
You can scan images from the machine into a computer, and save them in JPEG, TIFF, or Bitmap format. Then you can process that data by using the supplied application software to create original images. Furthermore, you can use the supplied OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software to convert scanned paper documents to text data.
Before ScanningBefore scanning images, confirm as follows:
zAre the necessary software (MP Drivers and MP Navigator) installed?
If the software is not yet installed, refer to the Easy Setup Instructions.
zDoes the document to be scanned meet the requirements for an original to set on the Platen Glass or in the ADF?
For details, see “Document Requirements” on page 19.
zIs the machine connected to your computer correctly?
Make sure your machine and computer are correctly connected with the USB cable.
Scanning Methods
Scanning Using the MP NavigatorUsing the MP Navigator, you can scan, process and save documents to your computer.
On the Windows desktop,
On the [Go] menu, select [Applications], then
You can launch the following application software from the MP Navigator.
z
zPresto! PageManager (Organizing photos and documents)
zScanSoft OmniPage SE (Converting scanned document to text)*
* This application software may not be supplied with this machine in some countries and regions.
Chapter 6 | Scanning Images | 89 |