Scanning documents for editing
An Optical Character Recognition (OCR) application allo ws you to edit an original text docum ent that has been scanned.
In order for this to work, you must have an OCR application stored on a local or network computer and you must be
able to select it from the list of applications when you set up the scan.
When selecting settings for the scan, select to scan to the local computer or network computer where the OCR is
installed.
For Windows users
1Load the original document faceup into the ADF or facedown on the sc anner glass.
2Click or Start.
3Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.
4Navigate to:
Printer Home > select your printer > Scan > Document
Scanning starts and the scan progress dialog appears.
5When the scan is finished, save the document.
The file will be converted into a format that can be edited.
6Open the document in the appropriate application to edit it.
For Macintosh users
1Load the original document faceup into the ADF or facedown on the sc anner glass.
2From the Applications folder in the Finder, launch the application you w ant to use.
Notes:
•Use any application that supports your printer and lets you work with the OCR software, ABBYY FineReader.
•If the OCR software is missing, then insert the installation software CD. Reinstall the print er software using
the custom install option so you can manually select all of the packages listed.
3From the list of devices, select your printer.
Note: For information on finding the list of devices, check the documentation that came with the application or
search for Scanning an image in the Search field of the Help menu.
4Adjust the scan settings as needed.
If applicable, click on the preview dialog for more information.
5Set the OCR software as the scan destination, and then start the scan job.
6If necessary, select the format to which you want to convert the file.
7Save the file.
Note: Depending on your settings, the file may open immediately in the appropriate application so you can start
editing.
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