Samsung SCX-4500W Scanning Using Samsung SmarThru, Uninstalling Samsung SmarThru, Scan To

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Scanning with your machine lets you turn pictures and text into digital files on your computer. Then you can fax or e-mail the files, display them on your web site or use them to create projects that you can print using Samsung SmarThru software or the WIA driver.

This chapter includes:

•Scanning Using Samsung SmarThru

•Scanning Process with TWAIN-enabled Software

•Scanning Using the WIA Driver

NOTES:

•Check the Operating System(s) that are compatible with your printer. Please refer to the OS Compatibility section of Printer Specifications in your Printer User’s Guide.

•You can check your printer name in the supplied CD- ROM.

•The maximum resolution that can be achieved depends upon various factors, including computer speed, available disk space, memory, the size of the image being scanned, and bit depth settings. Thus, depending on your system and what you are scanning, you may not be able to scan at certain resolutions, especially using enhanced dpi.

Scanning Using Samsung

SmarThru

Samsung SmarThru is the accompanying software for your machine. With SmarThru, scanning is the proverbial piece of cake.

Uninstalling Samsung SmarThru

NOTE: Before beginning uninstallation, ensure that all applications are closed on your computer.

1From the Start menu, select Programs.

2Select SmarThru 4, and then select Uninstall SmarThru 4.

3When your computer asks you to confirm, click OK.

4Click Finish.

You may be prompted to restart your computer. In this case you must shut the computer down and then restart it before the changes will be saved.

Using Samsung SmarThru

Follow these steps to start scanning using the SmarThru:

1Make sure that your machine and computer are turned on and properly connected to each other.

2Place your photograph or page on the document glass or ADF.

3Once you have installed Samsung SmarThru, you will see

the SmarThru 4 icon on your desktop. Double-click the SmarThru 4 icon.

Double-click this icon.

The SmarThru 4 window opens.

Make sure that your printer is selected.

•Scan To

Allows you to scan an image and save it to an application or folder, email it, or publish it on a web site.

•Image

Allows you to edit an image you have saved as a graphic file and send it to a selected application or folder, email it, or publish it on a web site.

•Print

Allows you to print images you have saved. You can print images in black and white or color mode if your machine supports it.

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