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Scanning with your machine lets you turn pictures and text into digital files that can be stored on your computer.
This chapter includes:
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Basic scanning method
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Scanning originals and sending to your computer (Scan to PC)
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Using Samsung Scan and Fax manager
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Scanning with TWAIN-enabled software
When scanning a fluorescent color, due to the property of the scanner,
the result my differ from the original.
The maximum resolution that can be achieved depends upon various
factors, including a computer speed, available disk space, memory,
the size of the image being scanned and color bit depth settings.
Thus, depending on your system and what you are scanning, you may
not be able to scan at a certain resolution, especially using enhanced
resolution.
Supported optional devices and features may differ according to your
model. Check your model name (See "Features by Models" on
page 18).
BASIC SCANNING METHOD
You can scan the originals with your machine via an USB cable or the
network.
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Samsung Scan and Fax 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 and Fax 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 and Fax manager" on page 64).
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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).
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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 70).
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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 66).
SCANNING ORIGINALS AND SENDING TO
YOUR COMPUTER (SCAN TO PC)
You can scan an image on the machine via the Samsung Scan and Fax
Manager program that is installed in your USB connected computer.
Scan to PC feature only works when your machine is connected via
USB.
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Scanning using the WIA driver
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Macintosh scanning
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Linux Scanning
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. Place a single original face down on the scanner glass (See "Loading
originals" on page 48).
3. Press Scan to button on the control panel.
4. Press
Start button on the control panel to begin scanning.
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Scanned image is saved in computer's My Documents > My
Pictures > Samsung folder.
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You can use Twain driver to scan quickly in Samsung Scan and
Fax Manager program.
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From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs >
Samsung Printers > Scan and Fax Manager > Scan and Fax
Manager > Quick Scan.
USING SAMSUNG SCAN AND FAX MANAGER
If you have installed the printer driver, the Samsung Scan and Fax Manager
program is installed too. For program information and the scanner's status,
start Samsung Scan and Fax Manager. With this program, you can change
scan settings and add or delete the folders where scanned documents are
saved in your computer.
The Samsung Scan and Fax Manager program can only be used in
the Windows and Mac OS system. If you use the Macintosh, click the
following link ("Setting scan information in Scan and Fax Manager" on
page 67).
1. From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Samsung
Printers > Scan and Fax Manager > Scan and Fax Manager > Quick
Scan.
You can open Samsung Scan and Fax Manager by right-clicking
the Smart Panel icon in the Windows task bar and selecting Scan
and Fax Manager.
2. Select the appropriate machine from the Samsung Scan and Fax
Manager window.
3. Press Properties.
4. The Set Scan Button tab allows you to change the file saving
destination and scan settings, to add or delete application program, and
to change the file format to be saved.
You can change the scanning machine by using the Change Port tab
(Local or Network).
5. When setting is done, press OK.
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