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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 model).

  • 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 or the network. The following methodoloqies can be used for scanning your documents:

  • Scan to PC: Scan 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 one of the 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 or the network connection (see Scanning from image editing program).

  • Samsung Easy Document Creator: You can use this program to scan images or documents. We recommend using scan features with the Samsung Easy Document Creator program provided in the supplied sofware CD.

  • 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).

  • USB Memory: You can scan a document and save the scanned image onto an USB memory device.

  • Email: You can send the scanned image as an email attachment (See Scanning to email).

  • FTP/SMB: You can scan an image and upload it to an FTP/SMB server (see Scanning to FTP/SMB server).

Setting the scan settings in the computer

[Note]

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

  1. Open Samsung Easy Printer Manager (see Using Samsung 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 Activation: Determines 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 network connected machine

[Note]

This feature is not available for the machine that does not support the network interface (see Features by model).

Make sure the printer driver is installed on your computer using the software CD, since the printer driver includes the scan program (see Installing the driver locally).

  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. Select (Scan) > Scan To PC > Network PC on the control panel.

    Or select Scan > Network PC on the touch screen.

    [Note]

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

  3. Select your registered computer ID, and enter the Password if necessary.

    [Note]

    • ID is the same ID as the registered scan ID for Samsung Easy Printer Manager > Switch to advanced mode > Scan to PC Settings.

    • Password is the 4 digit number registered password for Samsung Easy Printer Manager > Switch to advanced mode > Scan to PC Settings.

  4. Select the option you want and press OK.

  5. Scanning begins.

    [Note]

    Scanned image is saved in computer’s C:\Users\users name\My Documents. The saved folder may differ, depending on your operating system or the application you are using.

Scanning to email

[Note]

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

Setting up an email account

  1. Access the SyncThru™ Web Service (see Using SyncThru™ Web Service).

  2. Select Settings > Network Settings and Outgoing Mail Server(SMTP).

  3. Enter the IP address in dotted decimal notation or as a host name.

  4. Enter the server port number, from 1 to 65535.

  5. Check the box next to SMTP Requires Authentication to require authentication.

  6. Enter the SMTP server login name and password.

  7. Press Apply.

    [Note]

    • If the authentication method of SMTP server is POP3 before SMTP, put a check mark of SMTP Requires POP Before SMTP Authentication.

    • Enter the IP address and port number.

Scanning and sending an email

  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. Select (scan) > Scan To Email on the control panel.

    Or select Scan > Send Email on the touch screen.

  3. Enter the login name and password if you configured on SyncThru™ Web Service (see Using SyncThru™ Web Service).

  4. Enter the sender’s and recipient’s email address.

    [Note]

    You can send an email to yourself by activating the Auto Send To Self option in the Settings > Scan > Scan To E-mail on SyncThru™ Web Service.

  5. Enter an email subject and press OK.

  6. Select the file format to scan, and press OK.

  7. Enter the SMTP server login name and password.

  8. The machine begins scanning and then sends the email.

Scanning to FTP/SMB server

[Note]

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

Setting up an FTP/SMB server

  1. Access the SyncThru™ Web Service (see Using SyncThru™ Web Service).

  2. Select Address Book > Individual > Add.

  3. Check the box next to Add FTP or Add SMB.

  4. Enter the IP address in dotted decimal notation or as a host name.

  5. Enter the server port number, from 1 to 65535.

  6. Check the box next to Anonymous, then the server permits the access of unauthorized people.

  7. Enter the login name and password.

  8. Enter the domain name if your server is joined to the certain domain, otherwise just enter your computer name which is registered to the SMB server.

  9. Enter the path for saving the scanned image.

    [Note]

    • The folder to save the scanned image must be on the root.

    • The folder properties need to be setup as a share.

    • Your user name should have the rights to read and write the folder.

  10. Press Apply.

Scanning and sending to FTP/SMB server

  1. Make sure that your machine is connected to a network.

  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. Select (scan) > Scan To SMB or Scan To FTP on the control panel.

    Or select Scan > SMB or FTP on the touch screen.

  4. Select a server and scan format you want.

  5. The machine begins scanning and then sends the scanned image to the specified server.

Scanning from image editing program

You can scan and import documents in 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 how your preferences affect the picture.

  7. Scan and save your scanned image.

Scanning with Samsung Easy Document Creator

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

[Note]

  • Availabe for Windows OS users only.

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

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

  3. Click Samsung Printers, and start Samsung 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. Image Capture operates properly in Mac OS X 10.4.7 or higher.

Scanning from network connected machine

[Note]

Network or wireless model only (see Features by model).

  1. Make sure that your machine is connected to a network.

  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.

  4. According to OS, follow steps below.

    • For 10.4

      • Click Devices > Browse Devices on Menu bar.

      • Select your machine in Twain devices option. Make sure that Use TWAIN software checkbox is checked.

      • Click Connect.

        If a warning message appears, click Change Port.. to select port, or If TWAIN UI appears, click Change Port.. from the Preference tab and select a new port.

    • For 10.5

      • Click Devices > Browse Devices on Menu bar.

      • Make sure that Connected checkbox is checked beside your machine in Bonjour Devices.

      • If you want to scan using TWAIN, refer to the Mac OS X10.4 steps above.

    • For 10.6 -10.9, select your device below SHARED.

  5. Set the scan options on this program.

  6. Scan and save your scanned image.

    [Note]

    • If scanning does not operate in Image Capture, update Mac OS to the latest version. Image Capture operates properly Mac OS X 10.4.7 or higher.

    • For more information, refer to the Image Capture’s help.

    • You can also scan using TWAIN-compliant software, such as Adobe Photoshop.

    • You can scan using Samsung Scan Assistant software. Open the Applications folder > Samsung folder > Samsung Scan Assistant.

Linux scanning

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

  2. Launch a scan application such as xsane or simple-scan(If it's not installed, please install it manually to use scan features. For example, you may use "yum install xsane" for rpm package systems and "apt-get install xsane" for deb package systems to install xsane).

  3. Select your device from the list and set the scan options to apply.

  4. Click the Scan button.