Chapter 7 Scanning; Scanning Overview; Scanning To A Usb Connected Computer; Scanning From The Operator Panel - Epson AcuLaser CX17 Series User Manual

Chapter 7
Scanning

Scanning Overview

You can use your printer to turn pictures and text into editable images on your computer.
The resolution setting to use when you scan an item depends on the item type and how you plan to use
the image or document after you scan it into your computer. For the best results, use these
recommended settings.
Type
Documents
Documents of poor quality or that contain small text
Photographs and pictures
Images for an inkjet printer
Images for a high-resolution printer
Scanning beyond these recommended resolutions may exceed the capabilities of the application. If
you require a resolution above those recommended in the above table, you should reduce the size of
the image by previewing (or pre-scan) and cropping before scanning the image.

Scanning to a USB Connected Computer

Scanning From the Operator Panel

The following procedure uses Microsoft
Note:
❏ Ensure that the printer is connected to the computer using the USB cable.
❏ You must use Express Scan Manager on your computer to configure the output destination of the
scanned image files.
Epson AcuLaser CX17 Series
Resolution
300 dpi black-and-white or 200 dpi grayscale or color
400 dpi black-and-white or 300 dpi grayscale
100–200 dpi color or 200 dpi grayscale
150–300 dpi
300–600 dpi
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Windows XP as an example.
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