scanning

Scanning with your machine lets you turn pictures and text into digital files that can be stored on your computer.

This chapter includes:

Basic scanning method

Scanning originals and sending to your computer (Scan to PC)

Using Samsung Scan Manager

Scanning with TWAIN-enabled software

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 resolution.

Supported optional devices and features may differ according to your model. Please check your model name.

(See "Features by Models" on page 23).

BASIC SCANNING METHOD

You can scan the originals with your machine via an USB cable or the network.

Samsung Scan Manager: Scan the originals from the control panel. Then, the scanned data will be stored in the connected computers My Documents folder. When you install all the software in the supplied CD, the Samsung Scan Manager is also automatically installed on your computer. This feature can be used via the local connection or the network connection (See "Using Samsung Scan Manager" on page 64).

TWAIN: TWAIN is the one of a preset imaging applications. Scanning an image launches the selected application, enabling you to control the scanning process. This feature can be used via the local connection or the network connection (See "Scanning with TWAIN-enabled software" on page 65).

SmarThru: This program is the accompanying software for your machine. You can use this program to scan images or documents. This feature can be used via the local connection or the network connection (See "Smarthru" on page 83).

WIA: WIA stands for Windows Images Acquisition. To use this feature, your computer must be connected directly with the machine via an USB cable (See "Scanning using the WIA driver" on page 65).

SCANNING ORIGINALS AND SENDING TO YOUR COMPUTER (SCAN TO PC)

You can scan an image on the machine via the Samsung Scan Manager program that is installed in your networked computer.

For USB connected machine

This is a basic scanning method for usb connected machine.

1.Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on.

2.Load originals face up into the document feeder, or place a single original face down on the scanner glass.

Scanning using the WIA driver

Macintosh scanning

Linux Scanning

(See "Loading originals" on page 45).

3.Press (Scan) on the control panel.

4.Press the left/right arrow until Scan To PC appears and press OK.

5.Press the left/right arrow until Local PC appears and press OK.

If you see Not Available message, check the port connection.

6.Press the left/right arrow until the application program you want appears and press OK.

Default setting is My Documents.

To add or delete the folder where the scanned file is saved, add or delete the application program in Samsung Scan Manager > Properties > Set Scan Button.

7.Press the left/right arrow until the setting you want appears and press OK.

Resolution: Sets the image resolution.

Scan Color: Sets the color mode.

Scan Format: Sets the file format in which the image is to be saved.

Scan Size: Sets the image size.

Scan Format appears only when you selected the Scan destination to My Documents.

If you want to scan from the default setting, press Start.

8.Scanning begins.

Scanned image is saved in computer’s My Documents > My Pictures > Samsung folder.

You can use Twain driver to scan quickly in Samsung Scan Manager program.

You can also scan by pressing Window’s Start > Control Panel > Samsung Scan Manager > Quick Scan.

For network connected machine

Make sure the printer driver is installed on your computer using the software CD, since the printer driver includes the scan program (See "Installing wired network or USB connected machine’s driver" on page 37).

1.Make sure that your machine and the computer are connected to a network and Samsung Scan Manager is installed on the computer.

2.Load originals face up into the document feeder, or place a single original face down on the scanner glass.

3.Press (Scan) on the control panel.

4.Press the left/right arrow until Scan To PC appears and press OK.

5.Press the left/right arrow until Network PC appears and press OK.

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Samsung SCX-4600, SCX-4623 manual Basic Scanning Method, Scanning Originals and Sending to Your Computer Scan to PC

SCX-4600, SCX-4623 specifications

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The SCX-4600 shares many of these features but also includes specific enhancements aimed at improving user experience. This model is equipped with a user-friendly control panel that simplifies navigation through various functions, from printing to scanning. Both devices utilize Samsung’s innovative AnyWeb Print technology, allowing users to easily collect and utilize content from multiple web pages without the hassle of switching between different windows.

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