Scanning to a PDF

For Windows users

1Load an original document.

The Instant Preview screen appears.

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 > PDF

Scanning starts and the scan progress dialog appears.

5Save the document as a PDF.

For Macintosh users

1Load an original document.

The Instant Preview screen appears.

2From the Finder, navigate to: Applications > select your printer folder

3Double-click Scan Center.

If scanning from a network printer, then you must first add the printer to the Edit Device List dialog. a From the Device pop-up menu, choose Browse Devices.

b From the Edit Device List dialog, add your printer. For more information, click . c Click OK.

4From the “What is being scanned?” area of the Scan Center, choose a document type.

5Customize the settings as needed.

6Click Scan.

7Save the document as a PDF.

Scanning FAQ

How can I improve the quality of a scan?

Make sure your original documents are in good condition.

Make sure the application that receives the scanned document is appropriate. For example, if you are scanning a photo to edit it, then make sure you choose a photo editing application to receive the scan. If you are scanning a document to edit the text, then make sure you choose an OCR application.

Use a high resolution.

Keep the scan lid closed during the scan. Do not move the original document.

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Lexmark S800 manual Scanning FAQ, How can I improve the quality of a scan?

S800 specifications

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