Panasonic KX-MB271 4.2 Scanning from a computer (Pull Scan)

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4.2 Scanning from a computer
(Pull Scan)
Note:
LWhen scanning a document, we recommend using
the scanner glass rather than the auto document
feeder for better results.
LDo not open the document cover when scanning a
document with the auto document feeder.
4.2.1 Using Multi-Function scan
application
By clicking an application icon, the selected application
starts automatically after scanning.
1Set the original (page 17).
2Start Multi-Function Station. i [Scan]
3Click the desired application icon.
LWhen you click [Custom], the pre-programmed
application starts.
LTo cancel scanning while the documents is being
scanned, click [Cancel].
Note:
LYou can change the scanning settings beforehand for
each application (page 24).
LBy pointing the application icon, scanning settings
can be displayed as tooltip.
LSee page 17 for document requirements.
4.2.2 Using Multi-Function Viewer
1Set the original (page 17).
2Start Multi-Function Station.
3[Utilities] i [Viewer]
L[Multi-Function Viewer] will appear.
4Click the [Scan] icon in the [Multi-Function
Viewer] window.
LThe unit’s name dialog box will appear.
5If necessary, change the scanning settings on your
computer.
LTo preview the scanned image, click [Preview].
Only the first page will be displayed. You can
drag the frame to specify the scanned area. If
you change the scan mode, brightness, contrast
setting, etc., click [Preview] to refresh the
scanned image. If you use the auto document
feeder, set the document again before refreshing
the scanned image.
6[Scan]
LIf you preview the scanned image using the auto
document feeder in step 5, set the document
again and click [Scan].
LThe scanned image will be displayed in the
[Multi-Function Viewer] window after
scanning.
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 images in applications that support
TIFF, JPEG, PCX, DCX and BMP formats.
LYou can save images in TIFF, JPEG, PCX, DCX,
BMP or PDF formats.
LIf the [Select...] button is displayed in the [Target
Device], click the [Select...] to select the unit from
the list, then click [OK].
The [Select...] button will not be displayed when the
only one printer driver has been installed.
LYou can move, copy and delete a file or page.
4.2.3 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 (page 17).
2Start an application that supports TWAIN scanning.
3Select [Acquire Image...] from the [File] menu.
LThe unit’s name dialog box will appear.
4If necessary, change the scanning settings on your
computer. i [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.
LIf the [Select...] button is displayed in the [Target
Device], click the [Select...] to select the unit from
the list, then click [OK].
The [Select...] button will not be displayed when the
only one printer driver has been installed.
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