Scan features

[Note]
  • For basic scanning features, refer to the Basic Guide (see Basic scanning).

  • This feature may not be available depending on model or optional goods (see Features by models).

  • 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 dpi.

Basic scanning method

[Note]

This feature may not be available depending on model or optional goods (see Variety feature).

You can scan the originals with your machine via an USB cable. The following methodoloqies can be used for scanning your documents:

  • Scan to PCScan the originals from the control panel. Then, the scanned data will be stored in the connected computers My Documents folder (see Basic Scanning).

  • TWAIN: TWAIN is the one of a preset imaging applications. Scanning an image launches the selected application, enabling you to control the scanning process. (see Scanning from image editing program).

  • LENOVO Easy Document Creator: You can use this program to scan images or documents (seeScanning with LENOVO Easy Document Creator).

  • 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).

Setting the scan settings in the computer

[Note]

This feature may not be available depending on model or optional goods (see Features by models).

  1. Open LENOVO Easy Printer Manager (see Using LENOVO Easy Printer Manager ).

  2. Select the appropriate machine from the Printer List.

  3. Select Scan to PC Settings menu.

  4. Select the option you want.

    • Scan ActivationDetermines whether or not scanning is enabled on the device.

    • Basic tab:  Contains settings related to general scan and device settings.

    • Image tab:  Contains settings related to image altering.

  5. Press Save > OK.

Scanning from image editing program

You can scan and import documents at the image editing software such as Adobe Photoshop, if the software is TWAIN-compliant. Follow the steps below to scan with TWAIN-compliant software:

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

  2. Place a single document face down on the document glass, or load the documents face up into the document feeder (see Loading originals).

  3. Open an application, such as Adobe Photoshop.

  4. Click File > Import, and select the scanner device.

  5. Set the scan options.

  6. Scan and save your scanned image.

Scanning using the WIA driver

Your machine supports the Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) driver for scanning images. WIA is one of the standard components provided by Microsoft Windows 7 and works with digital cameras and scanners. Unlike the TWAIN driver, the WIA driver allows you to scan and easily adjust images without using additional software:

[Note]

The WIA driver works only on Windows OS with a USB port.

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

  2. Place a single document face down on the document glass, or load the documents face up into the document feeder (see Loading originals).

  3. Click Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers.

  4. Right-click on device driver icon in Printers and Faxes > Start Scan.

  5. New Scan application appears.

  6. Choose your scanning preferences and click Preview to see your preferences affect the picture.

  7. Scan and save your scanned image.

Scanning with LENOVO Easy Document Creator

LENOVO Easy Document Creator is an application to help users scan, compile, and save documents in multiple formats, including .epub format.

We recommend using scan features with the LENOVO Easy Document Creator program provided in the supplied software CD.

[Note]
  • Available for Windows OS users only.

  • Windows XP or higher and Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher is the minimum requirement for LENOVO Easy Document Creator.

  • LENOVO Easy Document Creator is installed automatically when you install the machine software (see Using LENOVO Easy Document Creator).

  1. Place a single document face down on the document glass, or load the documents face up into the document feeder (see Loading originals).

  2. From the Start menu select Programs or All Programs.

    • For Windows 8, from Charms, select Search > Apps.

  3. Click LENOVO Printers, and start LENOVO Easy Document Creator.

    Click Scan () from the home screen.

  4. Select the type of scanning or a favorites then click Start.

  5. Make adjustments to the image (Scan Settings and More Options).

  6. Click Scan to scan a final image or Prescan to get another preview image.

  7. Select to Save to Location, Send to E-mail, or Send to SNS.

  8. Click on Save (Saving a Scan), Send (E-mailing a Scan), or Share (Uploading).

[Note]

If there is room on the document glass, more than one item can be scanned at the same time. Use the tool to make multiple selection areas.

Mac scanning

Scanning from USB connected machine

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

  2. Place a single document face down on the document glass, or load the documents face up into the document feeder (see Loading originals).

  3. Start Applications and click Image Capture.

    [Note]

    If No Image Capture device connected message appears, disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it. If the problem continues, refer to the Image Capture’s help.

  4. Select the option you want.

  5. Scan and save your scanned image.

    [Note]

    If scanning does not operate in Image Capture, update Mac OS to the latest version.

Linux scanning

Scanning

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

  2. Double-click the Unified Driver Configurator on your desktop.

  3. Click the button to switch to Scanners Configuration.

  4. Select the scanner on the list.

  5. Click Properties.

  6. Place a single document face down on the document glass, or load the documents face up into the document feeder (see Loading originals).

  7. From the Scanner Properties window, click Preview.

  8. The document is scanned and the image preview appears in the Preview Pane.

  9. Drag the pointer to set the image area to be scanned in the Preview Pane.

  10. Select the option you want.

  11. Scan and save your scanned image.

    [Note]

    For later use, you can save as your scan settings and add it to the Job Type drop-down list.

Editing an image with Image Manager

The Image Manager application provides you with menu commands and tools to edit your scanned image.