Canon MG8100 series On-Screen Manual page 686

Important
When this checkbox is selected, the files can be saved in JPEG/Exif or PDF format only.
Scanning may take longer than usual when this checkbox is selected.
The color tone may change from the source image due to corrections. In that case, deselect the
checkbox and scan.
Save Settings
File name
Enter the file name of the image to be saved (up to 64 characters). When saving multiple files, 4
digits are appended to each file name.
Save as type
Select a file type to save the scanned images.
Select Auto, JPEG/Exif, TIFF, BMP or PDF.
Important
When Save as type is Auto, the file format may differ depending on how you place the
document.
See "Placing Documents
You cannot set passwords for PDF files.
Note
When Auto is selected, files are saved in the following formats according to the document type.
Photos, postcards, BD/DVD/CD, business cards and film: JPEG
Magazines, newspapers and text documents: PDF
You can change the file format from Set....
Set...
When Save as type is Auto
You can specify the file format in which to save images. Select a file format for items detected as
documents, and for items detected as photos.
Important
You cannot select a compression type for JPEG files when the Compress scanned images
when transferring checkbox is selected on the "
When Save as type is JPEG/Exif
You can specify a compression type for JPEG files. Select High(Low Compression), Standard or
Low(High Compression).
Important
This setting is not available when the Compress scanned images when transferring checkbox
is selected on the " General Tab
When Save as type is PDF
Make advanced settings for creating PDF files. See "
Save in
Displays the folder in which to save the scanned images. To change the folder, click Browse... to
specify another one.
By default, the scanned images are saved in the following folders.
Windows 7: MP Navigator EX folder in My Pictures folder
Windows Vista: MP Navigator EX folder in Pictures folder
Windows XP: MP Navigator EX folder in My Pictures folder
Save to a Subfolder with Current Date
" for details on how to place documents.
General Tab
" of the Preferences dialog box.
PDF Settings Dialog Box
" of the Preferences dialog box.
" for details.