## Scanning

Scanning with your machine lets you turn pictures and text into digital files that can be stored on your computer.

This chapter includes:

- Basic scanning method

- Scanning originals and sending to your computer (Scan to PC)

- Using TOSHIBA Scan and Fax Manager

- Scanning with TWAIN-enabled software

- Scanning using the WIA driver

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 resolution.

Supported optional devices and features may differ according to your model. Please check your model name. (See Features by Models).

## Basic scanning method

You can scan the originals with your machine via an USB cable.

- TOSHIBA 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 TOSHIBA Scan and Fax Manager is also automatically installed on your computer. This feature can be used via the local connection (See Using TOSHIBA Scan and Fax Manager).

- 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 (See Scanning with TWAIN-enabled software).

- 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).

## Scanning originals and sending to your computer (Scan to PC)

You can scan an image on the machine via the TOSHIBA Scan and Fax Manager program that is installed in your computer.

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. Load originals face up into the document feeder, or place a single original face down on the scanner glass.

   (See Loading originals).

3. Press (Scan) on the control panel.

4. Press the left/right arrow until Scan To PC appears and press OK.

5. Press the left/right arrow until Local PC appears and press OK.

   If you see Not Available message, check the port connection.

6. Press the left/right arrow until the application program you want appears and press OK.

   Default setting is My Documents.

   To add or delete the folder where the scanned file is saved, add or delete the application program in TOSHIBA Scan and Fax Manager > Properties > Set Scan Button.

7. Press the left/right arrow until the setting you want appears and press OK.

   - Resolution: Sets the image resolution.

   - Scan Color: Sets the color mode.

   - Scan Format: Sets the file format in which the image is to be saved.

   - Scan Size: Sets the image size.

   Scan Format appears only when you selected the Scan destination to My Documents. If you want to scan from the default setting, press Start.

8. Scanning begins.

   Scanned image is saved in computer’s My Documents > My Pictures > TOSHIBA folder. You can use Twain driver to scan quickly in TOSHIBA Scan and Fax Manager program. You can also scan by pressing Window’s Start > Control Panel > TOSHIBA Scan and Fax Manager > Quick Scan.

## Using TOSHIBA Scan and Fax Manager

If you have installed the printer driver, the TOSHIBA Scan and Fax Managerprogram is installed too. Start TOSHIBA Scan and Fax Manager program to find out about this program information and the installed scan driver's condition. Through this program, you can change scan settings and add or delete the folders where scanned documents are saved in your computer.

1. From the Start menu, click Control Panel > TOSHIBA Scan and Fax Manager.

2. Select the appropriate machine from the TOSHIBA Scan and Fax Manager window.

3. Press Properties.

4. The Set Scan Button tab allows you to change the saving destination and scan settings, add or delete application program, and format files.

   You can change the scanning machine by using the Change Port tab.

5. When setting is done, press OK.

### Set Scan Button tab

#### Scan Destination

- Available Destination List: Shows the list of applications currently linked to scanned images in the PC’s registry. Select the program you want to use and click the right arrow and add to Front Panel Destination List.

- Front Panel Destination List: Shows the list of applications to open scanned image.

- Add Application: Allows you to add application you want to use to Available Destination List,

- Remove Application: Allows you to remove an item added by the user in the Available Destination List.

- File Format: Allows you to select the form of scanned data to be saved. You can choose among BMP, JPEG, PDF, and TIFF.

#### Scan Property

- Computer ID: Shows the ID of your computer.

- Save Location: Allows you to choose the location of the default saving folder.

- Resolution: Allows you to choose the scan resolution.

- Scan Color: Allows you to choose the scan color.

- Scan Size: Allows you to choose the scan size.

- ADF Duplex: Automatically scans both sides. If your model does not support this option, it will be grayed out.

- Show Preview: Checking this box allows you to preview applied scan options. You can modify the options before scanning.

- Default: Allows you to go back to default options.

## Scanning with TWAIN-enabled software

If you want to scan documents using other software, you will need to use TWAIN-compliant software, such as Adobe Photoshop.

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. Load originals face up into the document feeder, or place a single original face down on the scanner glass.

   (See Loading originals).

3. Open an application, such as Adobe Photoshop.

4. Open the TWAIN window and set the scan options.

5. Scan and save your scanned image.

## Scanning using the WIA driver

Your machine also supports the Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) driver for scanning images. WIA is one of the standard components provided by Microsoft Windows XP 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.

The WIA driver works only on Windows XP/Vista with a USB port.

### Windows XP

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

2. Load originals face up into the document feeder, or place a single original face down on the scanner glass.

   (See Loading originals).

3. From the Start menu, select Control Panel, > Scanners and Cameras.

4. Double click your scanner driver icon. The Scanner and Camera wizard appears.

5. Click Next.

6. Set the option in Choose scanning preferences window and click Preview to see how your options affect the picture.

7. Click Next.

8. Enter a picture name, and select a file format and destination to save the picture.

9. Your picture has been successfully copied to your computer. Choose one of the options on screen.

10. Click Next.

11. Click Finish.

### Windows Vista

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

2. Load originals face up into the document feeder, or place a single original face down on the scanner glass.

   (See Loading originals).

3. From the Start menu select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Scanners and Cameras.

4. Double click Scan a document or picture. Windows Fax and Scan application appears.

   You can click on View scanners and cameras to view scanners, If there is no Scan a document or picture, open the MS paint program and from the File click From Scanner or Camera...

5. Click New Scan. Scan driver appears.

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

7. Click Scan.

If you want to cancel the scan job, press the Cancel button on the Scanner and Camera wizard.

### Windows 7

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

2. Load originals face up into the document feeder, or place a single original face down on the scanner glass

   (See Loading originals).

3. From the Start menu select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers.

4. Click right button of mouse on device driver icon in Printers and Faxes > Start Scan. New Scan application appears.

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

6. Click Scan.