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how do I scan to a file?

to scan to a file...
  1. Select the Scan tab and set the various characteristics of the scan: the type of original, the lightness, the size, and the scan resolution.

Output settings such as margins, layout, and media profile can be made later when you print from the file.

scan to file dialog

  1. The default filename is composed of the current date and time. To change:
  1. the default name, press the File Name button and enter a new name.
  1. to another Folder group, press the File Folder button.

change folder dialog

In the Change Folder dialog you can:

  1. use the arrows to select the folder on your disk.
  1. use the folder up button (marked "..") to move up a level.
  1. create a new folder in the current folder with the New Folder button.
  1. press a folder name to move your search to that folder's level.

Click OK in the Change Folder dialog when you have selected the destination folder for your file.

  1. Press the Scan to file button scan to file button to start the scan-to-file process and save the image.

If a new Account has been created, every time you press the Copy button copy button, the Scan to file button copy to file button, or the Collate copy button collate copies button the Account dialog list opens for you to select an account. See:

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Each file will be saved with the Scan tab settings that applied when you pressed the Scan to File button.

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