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Editing Scanned Text Using Optical Character Recognition (OCR)

Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software converts a scanned image into editable text within a word processing program. Text editors such as WordPad may need certain filters loaded; check with your software manufacturer.

NOTE: Japanese customers should use E-Typist OCR software. This software is located on a separate CD. This software must be installed on the computer before the driver is installed.

1Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected.

2Open the top cover.

3Place your document on the scanner glass and make sure the upper left corner aligns with the arrow on the printer. For more information, see "Placing Your Document on the Scanner Glass" on page 31.

4Close the top cover.

5Click StartPrograms or All ProgramsDell PrintersDell Photo AIO Printer 942Dell All-In-One Center.

The Dell All-In-One Center appears.

6In the Send scanned images to: drop-down menu, select a word processing or text-editing program.

7In the How will the scan be used? drop-down menu, select To edit text (OCR and 300 DPI).

8Click Scan Now.

The scanned text appears in the selected program.

Saving an Image on Your Computer

1Turn on your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected.

2Click StartPrograms or All ProgramsDell PrintersDell Photo AIO Printer 942Dell All-In-One Center.

The Dell All-In-One Center appears.

3In the Creative Tasks section, click Save an image on my computer.

4Follow the instructions on your screen.

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Dell 942 owner manual Editing Scanned Text Using Optical Character Recognition OCR, Saving an Image on Your Computer

942 specifications

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