Panasonic KX-FLB811 manual Operating the unit from your computer, Using other applications

7. Multi-Function Station software

LTo save the scanned image, select [Save As...] from the [File] menu.

LTo cancel scanning while the document is being scanned, click [Cancel].

Note:

LYou can display the images which support

TIFF, JPEG, PCX, DCX and BMP formats.

LYou can save the images in TIFF, JPEG, PCX, DCX, BMP or PDF formats.

LYou can move, copy and delete a file or page. L You cannot change the scanning settings on

the unit.

L Any document which can be sent as a fax can also be scanned (page 30).

L Do not open the document cover when scanning documents with the auto document feeder.

L When scanning a document, we recommend using the scanner glass rather than the auto document feeder for better results.

To scan documents quickly

1.Set the original.

2.Press {SCAN} on the unit.

LThe previous settings will be displayed on your computer. You can change them if necessary.

3.Press {START} on the unit.

LThe scanned image will be displayed in the [Multi-Function Viewer] window

after scanning.

LTo cancel scanning while the document is being scanned, click [Cancel].

Note:

LFor details, see the help file by selecting [Usage Tips] from Multi-Function Station.

Readiris OCR software

With OCR software, you can convert an image into text data that can be edited with word processor software. Readiris OCR software can be installed when installing Multi-Function Station.

To use this software, click the [OCR] icon in the [Multi-Function Viewer] window or select [Readiris (OCR)] from Multi-Function Station. For detailed instructions about OCR, select [Help].

7.5.2 Using other applications

Multi-Function Station includes a TWAIN compliant scanner driver. You can also scan using other applications that support TWAIN scanning. For example, proceed as follows.

1Set the original.

Using the auto document feeder

Insert the document (up to 40 pages) FACE UP into the feeder until a single beep is heard.

L Confirm that there are no documents on the scanner glass.

Using the scanner glass

Place the document FACE DOWN on the scanner glass, matching the top edge of the document to the l mark on the unit.

LConfirm that there are no documents in the auto document feeder.

2Start an application that supports TWAIN scanning.

3Select [Select Device...] from the [File] menu, then select the [Panasonic KX- FLB811]/[Panasonic KX-FLB801](default name) in the dialog box.

4Select [Acquire Image...] from the [File] menu.

L The [Panasonic KX-FLB811]/[Panasonic KX-FLB801](default name) dialog box will appear.

5If necessary, change the scanning settings on your computer.

L If you select [B/W Graphic] for scan type, the resolution range will be from 150 to 600 dpi.

6Click [Scan].

LThe scanned image will be displayed in the application window after scanning.

LTo cancel scanning while the document is being scanned, click [Cancel].

Note:

LDepending on the application used, the appearance may differ slightly.

7.6Operating the unit from your computer

You can easily operate the following functions from your computer.

–Storing, editing or erasing items in directories (page 31, 34)

–Programming the features (page 59 to page 65)

–Viewing items in the journal report (page 29)

–Storing the journal report as the computer file

–Viewing items in the Caller ID list (page 40)

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