Fujitsu scansnap ix500 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 P3PC-4202-03ENZ0 Operator's Guide...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the color image scanner ScanSnap iX500 (hereinafter referred to as "the ScanSnap"). This manual explains how to handle and operate the ScanSnap. Be sure to read this manual, "Safety Precautions", and "Getting Started" thoroughly before using the ScanSnap to ensure correct use.
  • Page 3: Manufacturer

    Introduction Google, Google Docs, Android, and Google Play are registered trademarks or trademarks of Google Inc. Salesforce, the Salesforce logo, and Salesforce CRM are registered trademarks or trademarks of salesforce.com, inc. in the United States and other countries. Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Protected Setup are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance. Besides the software authored by the product developer (PFU LIMITED), the ScanSnap contains other free software, such as software copyrighted under the GNU General Public License (GPL) or the GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL).
  • Page 4: Manuals

    [ScanSnap Manager]). From the sidebar in Finder, select [Applications] → [ScanSnap] → [Manual], and then double-click [Safety Precautions]. ScanSnap iX500 This manual explains about the Select [Start] menu → [All Programs] → Getting Started ScanSnap package contents, [ScanSnap Manager] → [Getting Started]...
  • Page 5 Introduction Manual Description Location Troubleshooting Read this manual when you (installation) failed to install the software or Click [Manuals] → [Troubleshooting when the ScanSnap does not (installation)] in the [ScanSnap Setup] operate normally after software dialog box that appears when you installation.
  • Page 6 Introduction Manual Description Location Read these manuals when Select [Start] menu → [All Programs] → ScanSnap Organizer using this product for the first User's Guide [ScanSnap Organizer] → [Manual] (for time, or when you need more Windows 8, right-click the Start screen, information in general, on and select [All apps] on the app bar →...
  • Page 7 Introduction Manual Description Location ScanSnap Manager Read this Help file when Refer to this Help by one of the following Help questions or problems methods: regarding operations (e.g. when setting items) arise. The ScanSnap Manager icon This Help file explains about displayed in the menu that appears scanner operations, operational when you click...
  • Page 8 Introduction Manual Description Location ScanSnap Online Update Read this Help file when Refer to this Help by either of the following Help questions or problems methods: regarding operations arise. This Help file explains about Select [Start] menu → [All Programs] operations, dialog boxes/ →...
  • Page 9: Structure Of This Manual

    Carrier Sheet and the ScanSnap installation specifications. About Maintenance Contact your FUJITSU scanner dealer or an authorized FUJITSU scanner service provider for repairs on this product. Read this manual in order starting from "ScanSnap Overview" through "Using the...
  • Page 10: Symbols Used In This Manual

    Introduction Symbols Used in This Manual The following indications are used in this manual to obviate any chance of accident or damage to you and people near you, and your property. Warning labels indicate the warning level and statements. The symbols indicating warning levels and their meanings are as follows.
  • Page 11: Screen Examples In This Manual

    Introduction Screen Examples in This Manual Windows screen Microsoft product screenshots are reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. The screenshots used in this manual are of Windows 7. The actual windows and operations may differ depending on the operating system. Icon in the notification area The ScanSnap Manager icon is displayed in the menu which appears when you click...
  • Page 12: For Windows 8 Users

    Introduction For Windows 8 Users To start ScanSnap applications or display Control Panel, use the All apps screen. The All apps screen is displayed by following the procedure below. Right-click the Start screen. Click [All apps] on the app bar.
  • Page 13: Abbreviations Used In This Manual

    Introduction Abbreviations Used in This Manual The following abbreviations are used in this manual: Abbreviation Used Designation Windows 8 ® Windows 8 operating system, English Version ® Windows 8 Pro operating system, English Version ® Windows 8 Enterprise operating system, English Version Windows 7 ®...
  • Page 14 Introduction Abbreviation Used Designation PowerPoint ® ® Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 ® ® Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 ® ® Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 ® ® Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 ® ® Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac 2011 ® ® Microsoft PowerPoint 2008 for Mac ®...
  • Page 15 Introduction Abbreviation Used Designation Wireless access point Wireless access point Wireless router ScanSnap Color Image Scanner ScanSnap iX500 Carrier Sheet ScanSnap Carrier Sheet...
  • Page 16: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ..................2 Safety Information................2 Trademarks ..................2 Manufacturer................... 3 Manuals ................... 4 Structure of This Manual ............... 9 Symbols Used in This Manual............. 10 Arrow Symbols in This Manual ........... 10 Screen Examples in This Manual..........11 For Windows 8 Users..............
  • Page 17 Table of Contents Parts and Functions..............32 Front......................32 Back ......................34 ScanSnap Manager Overview ............. 35 ScanSnap Manager Icon ................. 35 Right-Click Menu (Windows)..............37 ScanSnap Manager Menu (Mac OS)............39 Quick Menu....................41 How to Perform a Scan ..............42 Scan from a Computer................
  • Page 18 Table of Contents Installing in Windows..............76 How to Install the Software ..............76 ScanSnap Software ................. 78 Dropbox for Windows................83 Evernote for Windows................85 SugarSync Manager for Windows ............88 Scan to Microsoft SharePoint ..............90 Trial Software................... 92 Adobe Acrobat ..................
  • Page 19 Table of Contents Saving Data in SharePoint..............195 Saving Data to Picture Folder ..............199 Profile ..................203 How to Configure Scan Settings ............204 Profile Management................204 How to Perform a Scan................213 ScanSnap Folder Operations ............ 216 How to Configure Scan Settings ............217 How to Perform a Scan................
  • Page 20 Table of Contents Stopping the Scan.................. 290 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu ........291 Saving Data in a Specified Folder............295 Attaching Files to E-Mail ................ 299 Using the ScanSnap as a Copy Machine ..........304 Creating Searchable PDF Files ............. 308 Storing Business Cards in CardMinder..........
  • Page 21 Table of Contents Quick Menu Settings................424 Automatic Linkage with Applications............430 ScanSnap's Communication Status............432 Showing the Scanning Progress............435 Troubleshooting ................ 437 Daily Care ................... 438 Cleaning Materials..............439 Cleaning the Outside of the ScanSnap ........440 Cleaning the Inside of the ScanSnap ........441 Consumables ................
  • Page 22: Scansnap Overview

    ScanSnap Overview This chapter explains important items you should know before operating ScanSnap. Features of the ScanSnap ............23 Parts and Functions..............32 ScanSnap Manager Overview ............35 How to Perform a Scan ..............42 Turning the ScanSnap ON/OFF............ 45 Connecting the ScanSnap to a Wireless LAN ......
  • Page 23: Features Of The Scansnap

    Features of the ScanSnap Features of the ScanSnap The main features of the ScanSnap are as follows: Simple Turn documents into digital data by just pressing the [Scan] button By converting paper documents cluttering up your desk into PDF or JPEG files, you can conveniently view, edit, manage and archive the documents in your computer.
  • Page 24: Compact

    Features of the ScanSnap HINT Scan test system and scan settings are as shown below. Scan test system ® Intel Core™ i5 2.5GHz or higher processor, 4 GB or more memory Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP operating system OS X v10.8, Mac OS X v10.7, or Mac OS X v10.6 Scan settings Default settings...
  • Page 25: Linkage Functions To Increase Range Of Useful Applications

    Features of the ScanSnap Linkage Functions to Increase Range of Useful Applications E-mail or print a scanned image directly from scanning You can attach the scanned image to an e-mail without needing any additional application or print it out instead of using a copy machine. Attach to e-mail (→...
  • Page 26: Save Data Easily To Mobile Devices

    Features of the ScanSnap Save Data Easily to Mobile Devices Save documents converted into digital data to a mobile device Scanned image can be saved to mobile devices such as tablet devices and smartphones using wireless LAN. You can receive the scanned image sent from your computer on a mobile device, or use the ScanSnap from a mobile device to receive the scanned image directly.
  • Page 27: Creating Data According To Intended Application

    Features of the ScanSnap Creating Data According to Intended Application Create searchable PDF files You can create searchable PDF files by performing automatic text recognition for PDF files after scanning. You can also perform text recognition on character strings marked by a highlight pen in black &...
  • Page 28 Features of the ScanSnap - Create using ScanSnap Organizer You can use ScanSnap Organizer to create a PDF file with marked character strings as keywords. (→ ScanSnap Organizer Help) - Create using [Searchable PDF Converter] You can use [Searchable PDF Converter] to create a PDF file in which character strings in the marked sections are set as keywords.
  • Page 29: Scan Easily Using Automatic Functions

    Features of the ScanSnap Scan Easily Using Automatic Functions Automatically recognize color and black & white documents (Auto color detection) The ScanSnap determines the color mode of each document, saves color documents in color, black & white documents in black & white, and black & white documents with photos or illustrations in grayscale.
  • Page 30: Bundled Software Can Be Used With Various Applications

    Features of the ScanSnap Bundled Software Can Be Used with Various Applications Organize and manage scanned images You can use ScanSnap Organizer to organize and manage scanned images. Setting a keyword (Intelligent Indexing) Keywords can be set by the following methods: - Recognize a character string on a page (OCR) and set as a keyword (Zone OCR) - Set any character string as a keyword - Set a marked character string as a keyword (Marker Index)
  • Page 31: Other Useful Functions

    Features of the ScanSnap Other Useful Functions Link with a wide variety of applications by using ScanSnap Folder You can use ScanSnap Folder to link with a wide variety of applications, including Web applications (e.g. Webmail, cloud service). By selecting ScanSnap Folder from the file selection window of the application, you can use the scanned image file directly.
  • Page 32: Parts And Functions

    Parts and Functions Parts and Functions This section explains names and functions of the ScanSnap parts. Front ADF paper chute (cover) (*) Open to use the ScanSnap. Opening the ADF paper chute (cover) turns on the ScanSnap.
  • Page 33 Parts and Functions ADF top section Open to remove jammed documents, replace the Roller set, or clean the inside of the ScanSnap. ADF paper chute (cover) You can load the document here after opening it. Extension Pull out when scanning long documents. Side guide Adjust to the width of documents to prevent them from getting skewed.
  • Page 34: Back

    Parts and Functions Back Tape seal Remove this tape seal after installing the software. Security cable slot Used to connect an anti-theft security cable (commercially available). Power connector USB connector Ventilation port Holes for ventilating hot air from inside the ScanSnap.
  • Page 35: Scansnap Manager Overview

    ScanSnap Manager Overview ScanSnap Manager Overview The ScanSnap Manager is a scanner driver that is required to scan documents with the ScanSnap. The scanned image can be saved as a PDF or JPEG file to a computer. All operations on the ScanSnap are managed in ScanSnap Manager. ScanSnap Manager Icon When ScanSnap Manager is running, the ScanSnap Manager icon appears as follows: Notification area...
  • Page 36 ScanSnap Manager Overview HINT Turn the ScanSnap on to perform communication between ScanSnap Manager and ScanSnap. For details about how to turn on the ScanSnap, refer to "Turning the ScanSnap ON/OFF" (page 45). When you add the ScanSnap Manager icon to the Dock, is constantly displayed.
  • Page 37: Right-Click Menu (Windows)

    ScanSnap Manager Overview Right-Click Menu (Windows) This menu appears when you right-click the ScanSnap Manager icon Right-click Item Function Duplex Scan Scans both sides of the document. Follows the settings configured in [Scan Button Settings]. Simplex Scan Scans only one side of the document. Follows the settings configured in [Scan Button Settings].
  • Page 38 Opens the ScanSnap Manager Help. Troubleshooting Displays [Troubleshooting] in the ScanSnap Manager Help. ScanSnap Portal Site Opens the ScanSnap global homepage (http://scansnap.fujitsu.com/). About ScanSnap Manager Displays the [ScanSnap Manager - Version Information] dialog box. Preferences Displays the [ScanSnap Manager - Preferences] dialog box.
  • Page 39: Scansnap Manager Menu (Mac Os)

    ScanSnap Manager Overview ScanSnap Manager Menu (Mac OS) This menu appears when you click the ScanSnap Manager icon while pressing the [control] key on the keyboard. Click while pressing the [control] key on the keyboard Item Function Duplex Scan Scans both sides of the document. Follows the settings configured in [Settings].
  • Page 40 Opens the ScanSnap Manager Help. Troubleshooting Displays [Troubleshooting] in the ScanSnap Manager Help. ScanSnap Portal Site Opens the ScanSnap global homepage (http://scansnap.fujitsu.com/). About ScanSnap Manager Displays the [ScanSnap Manager - Version Information] window. Preferences Displays the [ScanSnap Manager - Preferences] window.
  • Page 41: Quick Menu

    ScanSnap Manager Overview Quick Menu Simply press the [Scan] button on the scanner to scan your document, and the following Quick Menu will appear. Just select the application you want to link, and you can create and manage scanned images. HINT For details about each application and how to perform scanning using the Quick Menu, refer to the following:...
  • Page 42: How To Perform A Scan

    How to Perform a Scan How to Perform a Scan This section explains how to use the ScanSnap to perform scanning. You can scan documents in two different ways. Choose either way depending on your intended use of the scanned image. Scan from a computer (→...
  • Page 43 How to Perform a Scan Scanning using a profile Select a previously set profile (scan settings and linked application), and simple press the [Scan] button to scan the document and link with the application. It is convenient to use when you want to scan a document using the same scan settings repeatedly.
  • Page 44: Scan From A Wireless Lan-Connected Mobile Device

    How to Perform a Scan Scan from a Wireless LAN-connected Mobile Device When ScanSnap Connect Application is installed on a mobile device, you can use the mobile device to scan documents with the ScanSnap connected to a wireless LAN. You can also specify document scan settings using ScanSnap Connect Application.
  • Page 45: Turning The Scansnap On/Off

    Turning the ScanSnap ON/OFF Turning the ScanSnap ON/OFF This section explains how to turn the ScanSnap ON/OFF. Turning the ScanSnap ON Turn on the computer. HINT If you connect the ScanSnap and a mobile device via a wireless LAN and then scan a document, you do not have to turn on the computer.
  • Page 46 Turning the ScanSnap ON/OFF The ScanSnap Manager icon appears in the Dock. HINT If the ScanSnap Manager icon is not displayed, from the sidebar in Finder, select [Applications] → [ScanSnap], and then double-click [ScanSnap Manager] to start up ScanSnap Manager. If ScanSnap Manager does not automatically start when you log on to your computer, select [Users &...
  • Page 47: Turning The Scansnap Off

    Turning the ScanSnap ON/OFF Turning the ScanSnap OFF Close the ADF paper chute (cover). Example: When a USB cable is used for connection The [Scan] button turns off. The ScanSnap Manager icon changes as shown below. From when a wireless LAN is used for connection) to From when a wireless LAN is used for connection) ATTENTION...
  • Page 48: Sleep Mode

    Turning the ScanSnap ON/OFF Exiting ScanSnap Manager You can exit ScanSnap Manager according to the following procedures. Normally, you do not have to exit ScanSnap Manager. Select [Exit] from the Right-Click Menu. For details about the Right-Click Menu, refer to "Right-Click Menu (Windows)"...
  • Page 49: Automatic Power Off

    Turning the ScanSnap ON/OFF Automatic Power OFF When the ScanSnap is turned on and left unused for the specified time (default is "4 hours"), it will turn itself off automatically. To turn the ScanSnap back on, perform one of the following operations: Press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap (this will not start scanning) Close the ADF paper chute (cover) and open it again HINT...
  • Page 50: Connecting The Scansnap To A Wireless Lan

    Connecting the ScanSnap to a Wireless LAN Connecting the ScanSnap to a Wireless By connecting the ScanSnap to a wireless LAN, you can scan documents with a computer or a mobile device. When a mobile device is used, a scanned image can be received directly to the mobile device.
  • Page 51: Preparation

    Connecting the ScanSnap to a Wireless LAN Connect to the ScanSnap. Connect from a computer (→ page Connect from a mobile device (→ page Preparation To connect the ScanSnap to a wireless LAN, prepare the following: An environment in which a wireless LAN is available When connecting the ScanSnap to a wireless LAN, you may need information for a wireless access point such as an SSID (network name) and a security key (password).
  • Page 52: Set A Wireless Lan Using The Scansnap Wireless Setup Tool

    Connecting the ScanSnap to a Wireless LAN Set a Wireless LAN Using the ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool The ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool is an application to configure the settings required for connecting your ScanSnap via wireless LAN in a wizard format. The ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool can be used to configure and check the following wireless LAN settings.
  • Page 53 Connecting the ScanSnap to a Wireless LAN Click the [Wireless Network Setup Wizard] button in the main menu. Displays the Wireless Network Setup Wizard. Follow the instructions in the Wireless Network Setup Wizard to configure the wireless settings. HINT For details and operation of ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool, refer to ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool Help.
  • Page 54: Connect A Computer To The Scansnap

    Connecting the ScanSnap to a Wireless LAN Connect a Computer to the ScanSnap You can use the ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool Wizard to setup the connection between a computer and the ScanSnap (→ page 52). To connect a computer to the ScanSnap with a wireless LAN, follow the procedure below. Disconnect the USB cable connecting the ScanSnap to the computer.
  • Page 55: Connect A Mobile Device To The Scansnap

    Connecting the ScanSnap to a Wireless LAN Connect a Mobile Device to the ScanSnap You can use the ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool Wizard to configure and check the connection between a mobile device and the ScanSnap. (→ page To connect a mobile device to the ScanSnap without using the ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool, follow the procedure below.
  • Page 56: Reconnect To A Wireless Access Point Using The Scansnap Wps Button

    Connecting the ScanSnap to a Wireless LAN Reconnect to a Wireless Access Point Using the ScanSnap WPS Button If the Wi-Fi indicator lights up or flashes in orange, reconnect the ScanSnap to a WPS compatible wireless access point. The reconnection can be established easily by pressing the WPS button on the ScanSnap.
  • Page 57 Connecting the ScanSnap to a Wireless LAN Press the WPS button of the wireless access point. Press and hold (3 seconds or longer) the WPS button on the back of the ScanSnap within 2 minutes after pressing the WPS button of the wireless access point.
  • Page 58: Documents For Scanning

    Documents for Scanning Documents for Scanning This section explains about the documents that can be scanned with the ScanSnap and the conditions for using the Carrier Sheet. Conditions for Documents to Scan Standard office paper, postcards, business cards, Paper type plastic cards complying with ISO781A ID-1 type (54 ×...
  • Page 59 Documents for Scanning Be careful of the following when you scan plastic cards. Cards that are bent may not be fed properly. If the surface of the card is dirty with grease marks (e.g. fingerprints) and such, perform scanning after wiping the dirt off. When you scan plastic cards with strong luster, some parts of the image may appear lighter or darker than the original.
  • Page 60: Conditions For Using The Carrier Sheet

    Documents for Scanning Conditions for Using the Carrier Sheet The bundled Carrier Sheet is a sheet designed to transport documents through the ScanSnap. You can scan documents that are larger than A4/Letter size, photographs and clippings. Conditions for documents that can be scanned using the Carrier Sheet are as follows: AUTION Do not use a damaged Carrier Sheet because it may damage or cause the scanner to malfunction.
  • Page 61 Documents for Scanning Documents for Which the Carrier Sheet is Recommended for Scanning It is recommended that you use the Carrier Sheet to scan the following documents. Documents written in pencil Because there may be black traces left on the documents, it is recommended that you use the Carrier Sheet to scan such documents.
  • Page 62 Documents for Scanning ATTENTION Using the Carrier Sheet Be careful of the following when you use the Carrier Sheet: Do not stain, or cut the end with a black & white pattern because the Carrier Sheet will not be recognized properly. Do not place the Carrier Sheet upside down.
  • Page 63: How To Load Documents

    How to Load Documents How to Load Documents Load documents in the ScanSnap in the following procedure. For details about documents that can be loaded, refer to "Documents for Scanning" (page 58). If you are loading multiple sheets, check the number of sheets. The maximum number of sheets in the ScanSnap is as follows: For A4 or smaller sizes: Up to 50 sheets can be loaded (with paper weight of 80 g/m [20 lb] and thickness of the document stack under 5 mm).
  • Page 64 How to Load Documents Open the ADF paper chute (cover) of the ScanSnap. ADF paper chute (cover) Pull the stacker towards you. Stacker...
  • Page 65 How to Load Documents Depending on documents to scan, pull out the extension on the ADF paper chute (cover) and open the stacker. Extension Stacker...
  • Page 66 How to Load Documents Load the documents in the ADF paper chute (cover). Load the documents face-down and top-first with their back facing you. Load the documents so that they are not beyond the reference marks within the side guides. Side guide ATTENTION Do not accumulate more than 50 sheets (with paper weight of 80 g/m²...
  • Page 67 How to Load Documents Adjust the side guides to the width of the documents. Hold the side guides in the middle and then move them so that there is no space left between the side guides and the documents. Otherwise, the documents may be fed skewed. Documents...
  • Page 68: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software This chapter explains about the software bundled with the ScanSnap, system requirements and how to install them. Bundled Software Overview............69 System Requirements..............71 Installing in Windows..............76 Installing in Mac OS ..............96...
  • Page 69: Bundled Software Overview

    Bundled Software Overview Bundled Software Overview This section gives an overview of each bundled software and their functions. You can edit, manage and arrange the scanned image by using the following software: ScanSnap Manager This scanner driver is required to scan documents with the ScanSnap. The scanned image can be saved as a PDF or JPEG file to a computer.
  • Page 70 Bundled Software Overview Scan to Microsoft SharePoint You can easily save files in SharePoint using the ScanSnap. Adobe Acrobat XI Standard This is a global standard application for creating, editing, managing, and utilizing PDF format electronic documents. Rack2-Filer Smart trial version This application provides integrated management of digitalized paper documents (electronic documents) and digital data created with computer, as if you are filing paper documents in actual binders.
  • Page 71: System Requirements

    System Requirements System Requirements The system requirements for the ScanSnap are as follows: For the latest information on requirements, please visit the ScanSnap Support Site at: http://scansnap.fujitsu.com/g-support/en/ Windows Windows 8 (32-bit/64-bit) (*1) Operating Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit) system Windows Vista (32-bit/64-bit) (*2) Windows XP (32-bit) (*3) ®...
  • Page 72 System Requirements ATTENTION If the system requirements above are not satisfied, the ScanSnap may not operate. Do not use the USB port on the keyboard or the monitor to connect the ScanSnap (it may not function properly). Make sure to use a powered hub equipped with an AC adapter if you are using a commercially available USB hub.
  • Page 73 System Requirements The following shows the estimated file size when scanning one side of a color document. Sample document Specification Paper type Normal catalog Paper size File format Compression rate Estimated image data size (KB) Automatic Color mode Normal Better Best Excellent resolution...
  • Page 74: Mac Os

    System Requirements Mac OS OS X v10.8 (Recommended: 10.8.1 or later) Operating Mac OS X v10.7 (Recommended: 10.7.4 or later) system (*) Mac OS X v10.6 (Recommended: 10.6.8) ® Intel Core™2 Duo 2.4 GHz or higher ® (Recommended: Intel Core™ i5 2.5 GHz or higher) 2 GB or more (Recommended: 4 GB or more) Memory 1024 ×...
  • Page 75 System Requirements The following shows the estimated file size when scanning one side of a color document. Sample document Specification Paper type Normal catalog Paper size File format Compression rate Estimated image data size (KB) Automatic Color mode Normal Better Best Excellent resolution...
  • Page 76: Installing In Windows

    Installing in Windows Installing in Windows This section explains how to install the software in Windows. How to Install the Software When you insert the Setup DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive on your computer, the [ScanSnap Setup] dialog box appears. The functions of each button in the [ScanSnap Setup] dialog box are as follows.
  • Page 77: Button Function

    Installing in Windows Button Function Install Products Displays the [Install Products] dialog box. [ScanSnap] button Installs the following software: ScanSnap Manager ScanSnap Organizer CardMinder ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap ScanSnap Online Update [Dropbox] button Opens the Dropbox for Windows download web page. [Evernote] button Opens the [Evernote] dialog box.
  • Page 78: Scansnap Software

    Installing in Windows ScanSnap Software HINT When the installation is complete, a pop-up balloon which indicates that the latest updates are available on the download server may appear. For details, refer to the ScanSnap Online Update Help. Install the following software: ScanSnap Manager ScanSnap Organizer CardMinder...
  • Page 79 Installing in Windows Click the [Install Products] button. The [Install Products] dialog box appears. Click the [ScanSnap] button. The [ScanSnap] dialog box appears, displaying the [Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for ScanSnap] screen.
  • Page 80 Installing in Windows Click the [Next] button. [Setup Type] appears. Click the [Next] button. HINT You can specify the software you want to install and the installation destination by selecting [Custom], and then clicking the [Next] button. A confirmation about accepting the license agreement appears. Read the "END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT", select [I accept the terms of the license agreement], and then click the [Next] button.
  • Page 81 Installing in Windows Read the explanation, and then click the [Next] button. The [Install Complete] screen appears. Click the [Finish] button. When you installed ScanSnap Manager, the [ScanSnap - Connecting the ScanSnap] screen appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to check the connection between the ScanSnap and the computer.
  • Page 82 Installing in Windows Select whether you want to configure the wireless settings for connecting the ScanSnap to a wireless LAN. To configure the wireless settings, click the [Setup Now] button, and then follow the instructions on the screen. For details of each screen, click the link next to [ Otherwise, click the [Later] button.
  • Page 83: Dropbox For Windows

    Installing in Windows Dropbox for Windows HINT An Internet connection is required to install Dropbox for Windows. The procedure is as follows. Turn on the computer and log on as a user with Administrator privileges. Insert the Setup DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. The [ScanSnap Setup] dialog box appears.
  • Page 84 Installing in Windows Click the [Dropbox] button. A web browser starts up and the Dropbox for Windows download web page opens. Download and install Dropbox for Windows. When the installation is complete, remove the Setup DVD-ROM from the DVD-ROM drive.
  • Page 85: Evernote For Windows

    Installing in Windows Evernote for Windows The procedure is as follows. Turn on the computer and log on as a user with Administrator privileges. Insert the Setup DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. The [ScanSnap Setup] dialog box appears. HINT If the [ScanSnap Setup] dialog box does not appear, double-click "ScanSnap.exe" in the Setup DVD- ROM via Windows Explorer.
  • Page 86 Installing in Windows Click the [Evernote] button. The [Evernote] dialog box appears.
  • Page 87 Installing in Windows Click the [Install Product] button. HINT If you require the latest version of Evernote for Windows, click the [Download latest version] button. A web browser starts up and the Evernote for Windows download web page opens. Download and install Evernote for Windows.
  • Page 88: Sugarsync Manager For Windows

    Installing in Windows SugarSync Manager for Windows HINT An Internet connection is required to install SugarSync Manager for Windows. The procedure is as follows. Turn on the computer and log on as a user with Administrator privileges. Insert the Setup DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. The [ScanSnap Setup] dialog box appears.
  • Page 89 Installing in Windows Click the [SugarSync] button. A web browser starts up and the SugarSync Manager for Windows download web page opens. Download and install SugarSync Manager for Windows. When the installation is complete, remove the Setup DVD-ROM from the DVD-ROM drive.
  • Page 90: Scan To Microsoft Sharepoint

    Installing in Windows Scan to Microsoft SharePoint The procedure is as follows. HINT For details about system requirements and notes on installation, refer to "Readme" of Scan to Microsoft SharePoint. Click the [Scan to Microsoft SharePoint] button in the [Readme] dialog box to open the Readme file.
  • Page 91 Installing in Windows Click the [Scan to Microsoft SharePoint] button. Installation starts. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Click the [Finish] button when the installation complete notification is displayed. Remove the Setup DVD-ROM from the DVD-ROM drive. HINT For details about how to use Scan to Microsoft SharePoint, refer to the Scan to Microsoft SharePoint User's Guide.
  • Page 92: Trial Software

    Installing in Windows Trial Software The procedure is as follows. HINT An Internet connection is required to install the trial software. For details about system requirements and installation of the trial software, refer to the download web page. Click the button of the trial software to install in the [Trial Software] dialog box, then click the link banner of the download web page at the right of the screen to open the web page.
  • Page 93 Installing in Windows Click the button of the trial software you want to install. The link banner of the download web page for the trial version appears at the right of the screen. Download the trial software from the download web page, and then install it. When the installation is complete, remove the Setup DVD-ROM from the DVD-ROM drive.
  • Page 94: Adobe Acrobat

    Installing in Windows Adobe Acrobat The procedure is as follows. ATTENTION Adobe Acrobat can be used in the following operating systems: Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows XP (Service Pack 3 or later required) Additional requirements are as follows: Internet Explorer 7.0 or later/Firefox (ESR)/Google Chrome Screen resolution: 1024 ×...
  • Page 95 Installing in Windows Click the [Next] button. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. HINT For details about the installation of Adobe Acrobat, refer to "Readme" included on the Adobe Acrobat DVD-ROM. To open Readme, open the file below via Windows Explorer. DVD-ROM drive:\ReadMe.htm For details about how to use Adobe Acrobat, refer to the Adobe Acrobat Help.
  • Page 96: Installing In Mac Os

    Installing in Mac OS Installing in Mac OS This section explains how to install the software in Mac OS. How to Install the Software When you insert the Setup DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive on your computer, the [ScanSnap] window appears. The functions of each icon in the [ScanSnap] window are as follows.
  • Page 97 Installing in Mac OS Icon Function Safety Precautions Displays "Safety Precautions". Getting Started Displays "Getting Started". Troubleshooting Displays "Troubleshooting (installation)". (installation) Operator's Guide Displays this manual.
  • Page 98: Scansnap Software

    Installing in Mac OS ScanSnap Software HINT When the installation is complete, the [ScanSnap Online Update] window may appear. For details, refer to the ScanSnap Online Update Help. Install the following software: ScanSnap Manager CardMinder ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap ScanSnap Online Update The procedure is as follows.
  • Page 99 Installing in Mac OS Click the [Continue] button. The [Install ScanSnap] window appears, displaying the [Welcome to the ScanSnap Installer] screen. Click the [Continue] button. The [Important Information] screen appears. Read [Important Information], and then click the [Continue] button. The [Software License Agreement] screen appears. Read the "END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT", and click the [Continue] button.
  • Page 100 Installing in Mac OS Click the [Install] button. HINT You can specify the software you want to install by clicking the [Customize] button. The ScanSnap Manager and ScanSnap Online Update settings cannot be changed. An authentication window appears. Enter the user name and password for a user with Administrator privileges, and click the [Install Software] button ([OK] on Mac OS X v10.6).
  • Page 101 Installing in Mac OS Follow the instructions on the screen to check the connection between the ScanSnap and the computer. When the connection confirmation is complete, the [ScanSnap Wireless Network Setup] screen appears. Select whether you want to configure the wireless settings for connecting the ScanSnap to a wireless LAN.
  • Page 102 Installing in Mac OS Read the explanation, and then click the [Continue] button. The message "The installation was successful." appears on the screen. Click the [Close] button. Remove the Setup DVD-ROM from the DVD-ROM drive.
  • Page 103: Abbyy Finereader Express Edition For Mac

    Installing in Mac OS ABBYY FineReader Express Edition for Mac The procedure is as follows. Turn on the computer and log in as a user with Administrator privileges. Insert the Setup DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. The [ScanSnap] window appears. Double-click the [Other Software] icon.
  • Page 104 Installing in Mac OS Double-click the [ABBYYFineReaderExpress] icon. The [Install ABBYYFineReaderExpress] window appears, displaying the [Welcome to the ABBYYFineReaderExpress Installer] screen. Click the [Continue] button. The [Standard Install on "disk name"] screen appears. Click the [Install] button. An authentication window appears.
  • Page 105 Installing in Mac OS Enter the user name and password for a user with Administrator privileges, and click the [Install Software] button ([OK] on Mac OS X v10.6). Installation starts. When the installation is complete, the message "The installation was successful." appears on the screen.
  • Page 106: Dropbox For Mac

    Installing in Mac OS Dropbox for Mac HINT An Internet connection is required to install Dropbox for Mac. The procedure is as follows. Turn on the computer and log in as a user with Administrator privileges. Insert the Setup DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. The [ScanSnap] window appears.
  • Page 107 Installing in Mac OS Double-click the [Dropbox] icon. A web browser starts up and the Dropbox for Mac download web page opens. Download and install Dropbox for Mac. When the installation is complete, remove the Setup DVD-ROM from the DVD-ROM drive.
  • Page 108: Evernote For Mac

    Installing in Mac OS Evernote for Mac The procedure is as follows. Turn on the computer and log in as a user with Administrator privileges. Insert the Setup DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. The [ScanSnap] window appears. Double-click the [Other Software] icon. The [Other Software] window appears.
  • Page 109 Installing in Mac OS Double-click the [Install Product] icon. HINT If you require the latest version of Evernote for Mac, double-click the [Download latest version] icon. A web browser starts up and the Evernote for Mac download web page opens. Download and install Evernote for Mac.
  • Page 110 Installing in Mac OS Drag the [Evernote] icon onto the [Applications] icon. Evernote for Mac is copied into the [Applications] folder. When the copying is finished, drag the Evernote icon on the desktop into the Trash. Remove the Setup DVD-ROM from the DVD-ROM drive. ATTENTION If the installation is not successfully completed, select [Troubleshooting (installation)] in the [ScanSnap] window and refer to Troubleshooting (installation).
  • Page 111: Sugarsync Manager For Mac

    Installing in Mac OS SugarSync Manager for Mac HINT An Internet connection is required to install SugarSync Manager for Mac. The procedure is as follows. Turn on the computer and log in as a user with Administrator privileges. Insert the Setup DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. The [ScanSnap] window appears.
  • Page 112 Installing in Mac OS Double-click the [SugarSync] icon. A web browser starts up and the SugarSync Manager for Mac download web page opens. Download and install SugarSync Manager for Mac. When the installation is complete, remove the Setup DVD-ROM from the DVD-ROM drive.
  • Page 113: Using The Scansnap (For Windows Users)

    Using the ScanSnap (for Windows Users) This chapter explains how to perform scanning and how to set the ScanSnap Manager in Windows. Basic Scanning Operation Flow ..........114 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu ........119 Profile ................... 203 ScanSnap Folder Operations ............. 216 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use..
  • Page 114: Basic Scanning Operation Flow

    Basic Scanning Operation Flow (for Windows Users) Basic Scanning Operation Flow This section explains the flow of operations for scanning documents using ScanSnap. The explanations in this section use an example in which the Quick Menu is used for the scanning operation flow.
  • Page 115 Basic Scanning Operation Flow (for Windows Users) Select [Scan Button Settings] from the Right-Click Menu. For details about the Right-Click Menu, refer to "Right-Click Menu (Windows)" (page 37). The ScanSnap setup dialog box appears. Select the [Use Quick Menu] check box. Click one of the profile buttons.
  • Page 116: Scanning

    Basic Scanning Operation Flow (for Windows Users) Scanning Scan a document in the following procedure: Load a document in the ScanSnap. For details, refer to "How to Load Documents" (page 63). Press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap to start a scan. HINT The [Scan] button setting is [Duplex Scan (Double-sided)] in default.
  • Page 117 ScanSnap Organizer CardMinder (linked only when the document is of business card size) Rack2-Filer Smart trial version Rack2-Filer Smart (provided with ScanSnap iX500 Deluxe or sold separately) Magic Desktop trial version Magic Desktop (provided with ScanSnap iX500 Deluxe or sold separately)
  • Page 118: Stopping The Scan

    Basic Scanning Operation Flow (for Windows Users) Stopping the Scan You can stop a scan in progress in case you are scanning a wrong document or the wrong side of a document. Stop the scan in the following procedure: Click the [Stop] button in the [ScanSnap Manager - Image scanning and file saving] dialog box which appears during scanning.
  • Page 119: Using Scansnap With The Quick Menu

    Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu The Quick Menu will allow you to start using the ScanSnap right away even if it is your first time. Select an icon from the Quick Menu to perform the following desired operations: Using scanned images (→...
  • Page 120 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Use a printer rather than a copy machine to make copies of documents. Scan to Print Print the scanned image with a printer. Save scanned documents to a mobile device. Scan to Mobile (*) Save the scanned image to a mobile device connected to the computer.
  • Page 121 Save the scanned images as PDF files in Rack2-Filer Smart to manage and organize them. Displayed when Rack2-Filer Smart trial version or Rack2-Filer Smart (provided with ScanSnap iX500 Deluxe or sold separately) is installed. Convert your paper documents into digital data to conveniently organize them (Magic Desktop).
  • Page 122 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Linking with Cloud Services Manage scanned documents through linkage with Dropbox. Scan to Dropbox Save scanned image files to your Dropbox folder. Displayed when Dropbox for Windows 1.1.45 or later is installed. Manage scanned documents through linkage with Evernote.
  • Page 123 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Manage scanned documents through linkage with SugarSync. Scan to SugarSync Save scanned image files to your SugarSync folder. Displayed when SugarSync Manager for Windows 1.9.28 or later is installed. : Displayed when .NET Framework 3.0 is installed. Note that .NET Framework 3.0 is also included in .NET Framework 3.5 (SP1 or later).
  • Page 124: Saving Data In Scansnap Organizer

    Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Saving Data in ScanSnap Organizer This section explains how to save the scanned image file in ScanSnap Organizer. You can use ScanSnap Organizer to display image data without opening them, create folders and arrange files as you like.
  • Page 125 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Procedures HINT To use the Quick Menu, you need to select the [Use Quick Menu] check box in the ScanSnap setup dialog box. For details about how to perform scanning by using the Quick Menu, refer to "Basic Scanning Operation Flow"...
  • Page 126 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Click the [ScanSnap Organizer] icon The [ScanSnap Organizer] dialog box appears. HINT For details about the functions of ScanSnap Organizer and how to use it, refer to the ScanSnap Organizer User's Guide and ScanSnap Organizer Help.
  • Page 127: Storing Business Cards In Cardminder

    Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Storing Business Cards in CardMinder This section explains how to store business card images and the related information in CardMinder. ATTENTION Blank pages are not removed even if the [Blank page removal] is selected when you store scanned images of business cards in CardMinder.
  • Page 128 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Procedures HINT To use the Quick Menu, you need to select the [Use Quick Menu] check box in the ScanSnap setup dialog box. For details about how to perform scanning by using the Quick Menu, refer to "Basic Scanning Operation Flow"...
  • Page 129 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap to start a scan. HINT It is recommended that you select [Automatic resolution] or [Best] for [Image quality] in the [Scanning] tab of the ScanSnap setup dialog box. ScanSnap Manager cannot link with CardMinder when [Image quality] is set to [Excellent].
  • Page 130 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Check the scanned card image and the text recognition result. HINT For details about the functions of CardMinder and how to use it, refer to the CardMinder User's Guide and CardMinder Help.
  • Page 131: Saving Data In A Specified Folder

    Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Saving Data in a Specified Folder This section explains how to save the scanned image file in a specified folder. You can save the scanned image file in a shared folder on the network and share it with others.
  • Page 132 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Procedures HINT To use the Quick Menu, you need to select the [Use Quick Menu] check box in the ScanSnap setup dialog box. For details about how to perform scanning by using the Quick Menu, refer to "Basic Scanning Operation Flow"...
  • Page 133 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Check the scanned image in the preview area. In the [Scan to Folder] dialog box, you can change files names, destination folders, and specify whether to state a path to a destination folder in an e-mail message to notify others.
  • Page 134 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Click the [Save] button. The scanned image file is saved in the specified folder. HINT When you select the [State a path to a destination folder in an E-mail message] check box in the [Scan to Folder] dialog box, a new message window appears listing the destination folder path where the file is saved.
  • Page 135 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) E-mail Program Settings Configure e-mail program settings in the following procedure. Windows 8 Right-click the Start screen, and click [All apps] on the app bar → [Set your default programs] under [Default Programs]. The [Set Default Programs] dialog box appears.
  • Page 136 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Tested e-mail programs Windows Live Mail Windows Mail (Windows Vista) Outlook 2013 /2010 / 2007 / 2003 Outlook Express 6 Thunderbird version 17.0.2...
  • Page 137: Attaching Files To E-Mail

    Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Attaching Files to E-Mail This section explains how to attach the scanned image file to an e-mail message. HINT The default e-mail program is used as the e-mail program to link with. The e-mail program may not properly link with ScanSnap Manager even if it is the default e-mail program.
  • Page 138 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Procedures HINT To use the Quick Menu, you need to select the [Use Quick Menu] check box in the ScanSnap setup dialog box. For details about how to perform scanning by using the Quick Menu, refer to "Basic Scanning Operation Flow"...
  • Page 139 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Click the [Scan to E-mail] icon The [Scan to E-mail] dialog box appears. HINT You can configure the settings to not show the [Scan to E-mail] dialog box. If you configure the settings to not show the [Scan to E-mail] dialog box, a new message window appears with the file attached.
  • Page 140 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Click the [Attach] button. A new e-mail message window appears with the file attached. HINT When the [Set a "Document Open password" for PDF files] check box is selected in the [Scan to E-mail - Options] dialog box or the [Scan to E-mail] dialog box, click the [Attach] button to display the following [Scan to E-mail - Set a password] dialog box.
  • Page 141 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Preferences You can configure the settings in order to link with [Scan to E-mail]. Move the mouse cursor to the [Scan to E-mail] icon , and then click The [Scan to E-mail - Options] dialog box appears. Change the settings.
  • Page 142: Using The Scansnap As A Copy Machine

    Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Using the ScanSnap as a Copy Machine This section explains how to print the scanned image with a printer. When a printer links with ScanSnap Manager, the ScanSnap can be used as a copy machine.
  • Page 143 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Procedures HINT To use the Quick Menu, you need to select the [Use Quick Menu] check box in the ScanSnap setup dialog box. For details about how to perform scanning by using the Quick Menu, refer to "Basic Scanning Operation Flow"...
  • Page 144 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Check the scanned image in the preview area. In the [Scan to Print] dialog box, you can specify the printer to be used, the number of copies and size of the scanned image to be printed, and whether to save the scanned image in the folder specified for [Image saving folder].
  • Page 145 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Preferences You can configure the settings in order to link with [Scan to Print]. Move the mouse cursor to the [Scan to Print] icon , and then click The [Scan to Print - Options] dialog box appears. Change the setting.
  • Page 146: Saving Data In Rack2-Filer Smart

    Rack2-Filer Smart (provided with ScanSnap iX500 Deluxe or sold separately). ATTENTION Rack2-Filer Smart trial version or Rack2-Filer Smart (provided with ScanSnap iX500 Deluxe or sold separately) is required to use this function. Rack2-Filer Smart is an application that converts paper documents and electronic documents into PDF files and manages them in a computer.
  • Page 147 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Procedures ATTENTION When you perform a scan with [JPEG(*.jpg)] selected for [File format] in the [File option] tab of the ScanSnap setup dialog box, you cannot save the image in Rack2-Filer Smart. HINT To use the Quick Menu, you need to select the [Use Quick Menu] check box in the ScanSnap setup dialog box.
  • Page 148 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) ATTENTION You cannot start scanning when the Quick Menu is displayed. Save the scanned image to Rack2-Filer Smart before scanning another document. Do not move, delete or rename the scanned image in other applications when the Quick Menu is displayed.
  • Page 149 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Preferences You can configure the settings in order to link with [Scan to Rack2-Filer Smart]. Move the mouse cursor to the [Scan to Rack2 Filer Smart] icon and then click The [ScanSnap -> Rack2-Filer Smart] dialog box appears. Change the settings.
  • Page 150: Saving Data In Magic Desktop

    JPEG ATTENTION Magic Desktop trial version or Magic Desktop (provided with ScanSnap iX500 Deluxe or sold separately) is required to use this function. Magic Desktop is an application for organizing information. You can associate scanned images from the ScanSnap or memos and images created on a mobile device with various work or personal groups, manage them, and save them to Rack2-Filer Smart.
  • Page 151 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Procedures HINT To use the Quick Menu, you need to select the [Use Quick Menu] check box in the ScanSnap setup dialog box. For details about how to perform scanning by using the Quick Menu, refer to "Basic Scanning Operation Flow"...
  • Page 152: Saving Data To A Mobile Device

    For information about the operating system that ScanSnap Connect Application supports, please visit the following web page: http://scansnap.fujitsu.com/g-support/en/ The number of scanned image files and the maximum file size that can be saved on a mobile device at once are as follows:...
  • Page 153 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) This section describes the basic procedures and the procedures for automatic linkage with applications. Procedures (→ page 155) Automatic Linkage (→ page 158) Before Using [Scan to Mobile] First launch A firewall alert may be displayed. When the alert is displayed, select [Allow access] or [Unblock] buttons to continue processing.
  • Page 154 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) [Scan to Mobile] icon When [Scan to Mobile] is running, click in the notification area to display the [Scan to Mobile] icon in the displayed menu. The [Scan to Mobile] icon shows the communication status between the computer and the mobile device.
  • Page 155 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Procedures HINT To use the Quick Menu, you need to select the [Use Quick Menu] check box in the ScanSnap setup dialog box. For details about how to perform scanning by using the Quick Menu, refer to "Basic Scanning Operation Flow"...
  • Page 156 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Click the [Scan to Mobile] icon The [Scan to Mobile] dialog box appears.
  • Page 157 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Connect to the computer from your mobile device. For details about how to connect to the computer from your mobile device, refer to the ScanSnap Connect Application User's Guide for your mobile device. When the connection is established, the [Scan to Mobile] dialog box appears showing the mobile device that is currently connected to the computer.
  • Page 158 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Automatic Linkage HINT For details about the features of ScanSnap Connect Application for mobile devices and how to use it, refer to the ScanSnap Connect Application User's Guide for your mobile device. For details about automatic linkage to active applications, refer to "Automatic Linkage with Applications"...
  • Page 159 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap to start a scan. ATTENTION To enable automatic linkage with Scan to Mobile, press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap and start a scan while [Scan to Mobile] is active (where this application is currently selected on the taskbar and the [Scan to Mobile] dialog box is brought to front).
  • Page 160 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Preferences You can configure the settings in order to link with [Scan to Mobile]. Move the mouse cursor to the [Scan to Mobile] icon , and then click The [Scan to Mobile - Options] dialog box appears. Change the settings.
  • Page 161: Saving Data To Your Dropbox Folder

    Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Saving Data to Your Dropbox Folder This section explains how to save the scanned image as a PDF or a JPEG file to your Dropbox folder. JPEG ATTENTION You need to have a Dropbox account. You need to have Dropbox for Windows 1.1.45 or later installed in order to use this function.
  • Page 162 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Procedures HINT To use the Quick Menu, you need to select the [Use Quick Menu] check box in the ScanSnap setup dialog box. For details about how to perform scanning by using the Quick Menu, refer to "Basic Scanning Operation Flow"...
  • Page 163 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Check the scanned image in the preview area. In the [Scan to Dropbox] dialog box, you can rename the file and specify your Dropbox folder. For details about the [Scan to Dropbox] dialog box, refer to the ScanSnap Manager Help.
  • Page 164 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Preferences You can configure the settings in order to link with [Scan to Dropbox]. Move the mouse cursor to the [Scan to Dropbox] icon , and then click The [Scan to Dropbox - Options] dialog box appears. Change the setting.
  • Page 165: Saving Documents To Evernote

    Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Saving Documents to Evernote This section explains how to save the scanned image as a PDF file to Evernote. When you save a scanned image to Evernote after converting it into a searchable PDF, the PDF file becomes searchable in Evernote.
  • Page 166 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Procedures HINT To use the Quick Menu, you need to select the [Use Quick Menu] check box in the ScanSnap setup dialog box. For details about how to perform scanning by using the Quick Menu, refer to "Basic Scanning Operation Flow"...
  • Page 167 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Click the [Scan to Evernote (Document)] icon Text recognition is performed. The following dialog box appears during text recognition. HINT If [JPEG(*.jpg)] is selected for [File format] in the [File option] tab of the ScanSnap setup dialog box, a separate PDF file will be created from each JPEG file.
  • Page 168 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Preferences You can configure the settings in order to link with [Scan to Evernote (Document)]. Move the mouse cursor to the [Scan to Evernote (Document)] icon , and then click The [Scan to Evernote - Options] dialog box appears. Change the settings.
  • Page 169: Saving Handwritten Notes To Evernote

    Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Saving Handwritten Notes to Evernote This section explains how to save the scanned image as a JPEG file to Evernote. When you save a JPEG file to Evernote, text recognition is performed on all text, including handwritten characters, and the file becomes searchable in Evernote.
  • Page 170 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Procedures HINT To use the Quick Menu, you need to select the [Use Quick Menu] check box in the ScanSnap setup dialog box. For details about how to perform scanning by using the Quick Menu, refer to "Basic Scanning Operation Flow"...
  • Page 171 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Click the [Scan to Evernote (Note)] icon Evernote for Windows starts up, and the JPEG file is saved to Evernote. HINT When you select [PDF(*.pdf)] for [File format] in the [File option] tab of the ScanSnap setup dialog box, a JPEG file is created from a PDF file.
  • Page 172: Saving Documents To Google Docs

    Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Saving Documents to Google Docs This section explains how to save the scanned image as a PDF file to Google Docs. ATTENTION You need to create a Google account (free). You need to have .NET Framework 3.0 installed in order to use this function. Note that .NET Framework 3.0 is also included in .NET Framework 3.5 (SP1 or later).
  • Page 173 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Procedures HINT To use the Quick Menu, you need to select the [Use Quick Menu] check box in the ScanSnap setup dialog box. For details about how to perform scanning by using the Quick Menu, refer to "Basic Scanning Operation Flow"...
  • Page 174 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Click the [Scan to Google Docs(TM)] icon The [Scan to Google Docs(TM)] dialog box appears. Enter your e-mail address and password, and then click the [OK] button. ATTENTION If the computer is shared with other users, do not select the [Save your account information.] check box in this dialog box.
  • Page 175 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) HINT If [JPEG(*.jpg)] is selected for [File format] in the [File option] tab of the ScanSnap setup dialog box, a separate PDF file will be created from each JPEG file. The following dialog box appears during file creation. Note that text recognition will be performed only on pages containing text which is not yet recognized.
  • Page 176 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Preferences You can configure the settings in order to link with [Scan to Google Docs(TM)]. Move the mouse cursor to the [Scan to Google Docs(TM)] icon and then click The [Scan to Google Docs(TM) - Options] dialog box appears. Change the settings.
  • Page 177: Posting To Salesforce Chatter

    Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Posting to Salesforce Chatter This section explains how to post a scanned image as a PDF or a JPEG file to Salesforce Chatter. JPEG ATTENTION A Salesforce CRM license is required separately. ScanSnap Manager can link with the following Salesforce editions: Unlimited Enterprise...
  • Page 178 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Procedures HINT To use the Quick Menu, you need to select the [Use Quick Menu] check box in the ScanSnap setup dialog box. For details about how to perform scanning by using the Quick Menu, refer to "Basic Scanning Operation Flow"...
  • Page 179 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Enter your user name and password, and then click the [OK] button. Enter a security token if needed. ATTENTION If the computer is shared with other users, do not select the [Save user account information] check box in this dialog box.
  • Page 180 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Check the scanned image in the preview area. In the [Scan to Salesforce Chatter] dialog box, you can set the posting destination and method, the message to post, the name and description of the image file that will be posted to Salesforce Chatter, and whether to save the scanned image in the folder specified for [Image saving folder].
  • Page 181 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Click the [Post] button. Posting to Salesforce Chatter starts. Click the [Close] button to close the [Scan to Salesforce Chatter] dialog box when the posting is completed. HINT If you select the [Close this window when posting completes] check box above, the [Scan to Salesforce Chatter] dialog box will automatically close from next scanning on when the posting is completed.
  • Page 182 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Preferences You can configure the settings in order to link with [Scan to Salesforce Chatter]. Move the mouse cursor to the [Scan to Salesforce Chatter] icon and then click The [Scan to Salesforce Chatter - Options] dialog box appears. Change the settings.
  • Page 183: Saving Data To Your Sugarsync Folder

    Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Saving Data to Your SugarSync Folder This section explains how to save the scanned image as a PDF or a JPEG file to your SugarSync folder. JPEG ATTENTION You need to have a SugarSync account. You need to have SugarSync Manager for Windows 1.9.28 or later installed in order to use this function.
  • Page 184 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Procedures HINT To use the Quick Menu, you need to select the [Use Quick Menu] check box in the ScanSnap setup dialog box. For details about how to perform scanning by using the Quick Menu, refer to "Basic Scanning Operation Flow"...
  • Page 185 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Click the [Scan to SugarSync] icon The [Scan to SugarSync] dialog box appears. HINT You can configure the settings to not show the [Scan to SugarSync] dialog box. If you configure the settings to not show the [Scan to SugarSync] dialog box, scanned images are saved directly to the SugarSync sync folder.
  • Page 186 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) ATTENTION The file will not be synced with SugarSync unless you select a SugarSync folder as the destination folder. You cannot start scanning after the Quick Menu is displayed and before the [Scan to SugarSync] dialog box is closed.
  • Page 187 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Preferences You can configure the settings in order to link with [Scan to SugarSync]. Move the mouse cursor to the [Scan to SugarSync] icon , and then click The [Scan to SugarSync - Options] dialog box appears. Change the settings.
  • Page 188: Converting Into Word/Excel/Powerpoint Documents

    Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Converting into Word/Excel/PowerPoint Documents This section explains how to convert the scanned image into Word/Excel/PowerPoint files using ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap bundled with the ScanSnap. ATTENTION The following applications must be installed in your computer in order to perform text-recognition: ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap (bundled with the ScanSnap) Word Excel...
  • Page 189 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Procedures ATTENTION When you perform a scan with [JPEG(*.jpg)] selected for [File format] in the [File option] tab of the ScanSnap setup dialog box, scanned data cannot be converted into a Word, Excel or PowerPoint file. HINT To use the Quick Menu, you need to select the [Use Quick Menu] check box in the ScanSnap setup dialog box.
  • Page 190 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) The [ABBYY Scan to Excel(R)] icon The [ABBYY Scan to PowerPoint(R)] icon For details about how to change the settings, refer to "Preferences" (page 191). ATTENTION You cannot start scanning when the Quick Menu is displayed. Wait until the conversion is over to scan another document.
  • Page 191 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Preferences You can configure the settings in order to link with [ABBYY Scan to Word], [ABBYY Scan to Excel(R)] or [ABBYY Scan to PowerPoint(R)]. Move the mouse cursor to the [ABBYY Scan to Word] icon [ABBYY Scan to Excel(R)] icon or [ABBYY Scan to PowerPoint(R)] icon...
  • Page 192 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) OCR function of ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap Overview of ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap is an application used exclusively with the ScanSnap. This program can perform text recognition only for PDF files created by using the ScanSnap.
  • Page 193 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Application Suitable for conversion Not suitable for conversion ABBYY Scan to Documents containing text and simple Documents with complex layouts PowerPoint(R) diagrams/tables on a white or light containing text mixed with diagrams monocolor background or illustrations Documents containing photographs...
  • Page 194 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Other considerations When you convert a large-sized long page document into a Word file, it may be converted into the max size available for Word. When converting to Excel files, if the recognition result exceeds 65,536 lines, no more results are saved.
  • Page 195: Saving Data In Sharepoint

    Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Saving Data in SharePoint This section explains how to save the scanned image in SharePoint. ATTENTION To save a large file to SharePoint, you may need to have the system administrator change the SharePoint setting.
  • Page 196 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Procedures HINT To use the Quick Menu, you need to select the [Use Quick Menu] check box in the ScanSnap setup dialog box. For details about how to perform scanning by using the Quick Menu, refer to "Basic Scanning Operation Flow"...
  • Page 197 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Click the [Scan to SharePoint] icon Scan to Microsoft SharePoint starts up. From the Site Tree Pane, select the document library in which you want to save the scanned image. The Index Pane appears. Enter information, such as the title, and click the [Accept] button.
  • Page 198 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Preferences You can configure the settings in order to link with [Scan to SharePoint]. Move the mouse cursor to the [Scan to SharePoint] icon , and then click The [Scan to SharePoint - Options] dialog box appears. Change the settings.
  • Page 199: Saving Data To Picture Folder

    Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Saving Data to Picture Folder This section explains how to save the scanned image as a JPEG file to Picture Folder. HINT The following folder is set as the "Pictures folder" by default: Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista Drive name (such as C): \Users\user name\Pictures\ScanSnap Windows XP...
  • Page 200 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Procedures HINT To use the Quick Menu, you need to select the [Use Quick Menu] check box in the ScanSnap setup dialog box. For details about how to perform scanning by using the Quick Menu, refer to "Basic Scanning Operation Flow"...
  • Page 201 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Check the scanned image in the preview area. In the [Scan to Picture Folder] dialog box, you can rename the file, change the destination folder, and specify whether to save the scanned image in the folder specified for [Image saving folder].
  • Page 202 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Windows Users) Preferences You can configure the settings in order to link with [Scan to Picture Folder]. Move the mouse cursor to the [Scan to Picture Folder] icon , and then click The [Scan to Picture Folder - Options] dialog box appears. Change the settings.
  • Page 203: Profile

    To use a profile, you need to clear the [Use Quick Menu] check box in the ScanSnap setup dialog box. You can also select a profile from [Profile] in the ScanSnap setup dialog box. Profiles configured for the following scanner models will be carried over to ScanSnap iX500 if the computer is the same:...
  • Page 204: How To Configure Scan Settings

    Profile (for Windows Users) How to Configure Scan Settings You can configure scan settings depending on your intended use of the scanned images. The scan settings can be configured in the ScanSnap setup dialog box. For details about how to configure scan settings, refer to "How to Configure Scan Settings"...
  • Page 205 Profile (for Windows Users) Configure the scan settings in each tab. For details about each tab, refer to the ScanSnap Manager Help. Select [Add Profile] from [Profile]. The [Add new profile] dialog box appears.
  • Page 206 Profile (for Windows Users) Type in a new profile name and click the [OK] button. The added profile appears in [Profile] in the ScanSnap setup dialog box.
  • Page 207 Profile (for Windows Users) Click the [OK] button to close the ScanSnap setup dialog box. HINT Up to 20 profiles can be saved including the [Standard] profile. You can change the display order of profiles. However, you cannot change the [Standard] display order. 1.
  • Page 208 Profile (for Windows Users) Changing Profile Settings Select [Scan Button Settings] from the Right-Click Menu. For details about the Right-Click Menu, refer to "Right-Click Menu (Windows)" (page 37). The ScanSnap setup dialog box appears. HINT Clear the [Use Quick Menu] check box if it is selected. Select a profile to change from [Profile].
  • Page 209 Profile (for Windows Users) When you finish changing the settings for the selected profile, click the [OK] button. The overwrite confirmation dialog box appears. HINT If you select another profile from [Profile] before clicking the [OK] button, the following message appears.
  • Page 210: Renaming Profiles

    Profile (for Windows Users) Renaming Profiles Select [Profile Management] from the Right-Click Menu. For details about the Right-Click Menu, refer to "Right-Click Menu (Windows)" (page 37). The [ScanSnap Manager - Profile Management] dialog box appears. HINT If you cannot select [Profile Management] in the Right-Click Menu, clear the [Use Quick Menu] check box in the ScanSnap setup dialog box.
  • Page 211 Profile (for Windows Users) Type in a new name, and click the [OK] button. The profile is renamed. Click the [Close] button to close the [ScanSnap Manager - Profile Management] dialog box.
  • Page 212: Deleting Profiles

    Profile (for Windows Users) Deleting Profiles Select [Profile Management] from the Right-Click Menu. For details about the Right-Click Menu, refer to "Right-Click Menu (Windows)" (page 37). The [ScanSnap Manager - Profile Management] dialog box appears. HINT If you cannot select [Profile Management] in the Right-Click Menu, clear the [Use Quick Menu] check box in the ScanSnap setup dialog box.
  • Page 213: How To Perform A Scan

    Profile (for Windows Users) Click the [Close] button to close the [ScanSnap Manager - Profile Management] dialog box. How to Perform a Scan This section explains how to use profiles to perform scanning. The following explains an example in which the scanned image file is saved to ScanSnap Organizer.
  • Page 214 Profile (for Windows Users) Select [Standard] from the Right-Click Menu. Load a document in the ScanSnap. For details, refer to "How to Load Documents" (page 63).
  • Page 215 Profile (for Windows Users) Press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap to start a scan. The [ScanSnap Organizer] dialog box appears when the scanning is completed.
  • Page 216: Scansnap Folder Operations

    ScanSnap Folder Operations (for Windows Users) ScanSnap Folder Operations "ScanSnap Folder" is a temporary folder where you can save images scanned with the ScanSnap to upload the file to a Web application or attach the file to an e-mail. ScanSnap Folder supports a wide range of applications including Web applications. Files saved in this folder can be used by specifying ScanSnap Folder directly from the application when you scan.
  • Page 217: How To Configure Scan Settings

    ScanSnap Folder Operations (for Windows Users) How to Configure Scan Settings You can configure scan settings depending on your intended use of the scanned images. Scan settings can be configured in the ScanSnap setup dialog box. For details about how to configure scan settings, refer to "How to Configure Scan Settings"...
  • Page 218 ScanSnap Folder Operations (for Windows Users) Click [Computer] ([My Computer] for Windows XP). HINT For Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista, when you select the ScanSnap Folder registered in [Favorites] ([Favorite Links] for Windows Vista), scanning becomes available in some applications.
  • Page 219 ScanSnap Folder Operations (for Windows Users) Select ScanSnap Folder. A pop-up balloon appears from the ScanSnap Manager icon in the notification area, and scanning becomes available. ATTENTION Selecting "ScanSnap Folder" from some applications may terminate those applications. If your application ends, take an alternate measure. Use your application separately after starting an application in the Quick Menu to process and save the scanned image.
  • Page 220 ScanSnap Folder Operations (for Windows Users) Check the scanned image in the preview area. In the [ScanSnap Folder] dialog box, you can rename the file and convert the file format. For details about the [ScanSnap Folder] dialog box, refer to the ScanSnap Manager Help.
  • Page 221 ScanSnap Folder Operations (for Windows Users) Click the [Save] button. The file is saved to ScanSnap Folder. Select the file to be attached, and click the [Open] button. The file is attached.
  • Page 222: Creating Scanned Images Depending On Intended Use

    Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use This section explains about various ways of using the ScanSnap. Scanning Only One Side of a Document By default, the ScanSnap scans in duplex mode. To perform simplex scanning, perform the following steps to change the setting.
  • Page 223 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap to start a scan. HINT When you select [Simplex scan] from the Right-Click Menu, scanning is performed in simplex mode even if [Duplex Scan (Double-sided)] is specified for [Scanning side] in the [Scanning] tab. Image data of the scanned side of the document is saved.
  • Page 224: Scanning Color Documents In Gray Or Black & White

    Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Scanning Color Documents in Gray or Black & White When [Auto color detection] is specified for [Color mode] in the [Scanning] tab of the ScanSnap setup dialog box, the ScanSnap automatically recognizes whether the scanned document is color, gray or black &...
  • Page 225 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Load a document in the ScanSnap. For details, refer to "How to Load Documents" (page 63). Press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap to start a scan. Scanned image is saved in gray or black & white.
  • Page 226: Scanning Color Documents In High Compression

    Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Scanning Color Documents in High Compression The ScanSnap can save image data of color documents in high compression mode. You can scan large quantities of color documents in high compression mode and save them as a compact PDF file.
  • Page 227 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Load a document in the ScanSnap. For details, refer to "How to Load Documents" (page 63). Press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap to start a scan. The scanned document is saved as highly compressed color image data.
  • Page 228: Deleting Blank Pages

    Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Deleting Blank Pages The ScanSnap can detect and automatically delete blank pages from a scanned image. For example, when you scan a mixed batch of double-sided and single-sided documents in duplex mode, the images are generated without the back sides of the single-sided documents (blank pages).
  • Page 229 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Load a document in the ScanSnap. For details, refer to "How to Load Documents" (page 63). Press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap to start a scan. Scanned image is saved without any blank pages.
  • Page 230: Correcting Skewed Character Strings

    Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Correcting Skewed Character Strings When documents with skewed character strings are scanned, the ScanSnap is able to detect the skewed character strings and correct them. To correct skewed character strings, change the settings in the following procedure. ATTENTION Up to ±5 degrees of skew can be corrected.
  • Page 231 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Click the [Option] button in the [Scanning] tab. The [Scanning mode option] dialog box appears. Select the [Deskew by text on document] check box. Click the [OK] button to close all open dialog boxes. Load a document in the ScanSnap.
  • Page 232: Rotating The Scanned Image To Its Correct Orientation

    Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Rotating the Scanned Image to its Correct Orientation In an office environment, it is often the case that a single batch contains same size documents of different page orientations. The ScanSnap is able to automatically rotate each scanned image to its correct orientation for such document batches.
  • Page 233 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Select the [Automatic image rotation] check box in the [Scanning] tab. Click the [OK] button to close the ScanSnap setup dialog box. Load a document in the ScanSnap. For details, refer to "How to Load Documents"...
  • Page 234: Reducing Bleed-Through

    Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Reducing Bleed-Through You can reduce the bleed-through that appears in the scanned image when there is text or illustration on the back side of the document. To reduce bleed-through, perform the following steps to change the setting. ATTENTION For documents like the following, bleed-through reduction may not function effectively.
  • Page 235 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Select the [Reduce bleed-through] check box. The following message appears. Click the [OK] button to close all open dialog boxes. Load a document in the ScanSnap. For details, refer to "How to Load Documents"...
  • Page 236: Scanning Documents Of Different Widths Or Lengths In One Batch

    Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Scanning Documents of Different Widths or Lengths in One Batch You can scan documents of different widths or lengths in one batch. To scan documents of different widths or lengths in one batch, change the settings in the following procedure.
  • Page 237 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Select [None] in [Multifeed Detection] drop-down list. ATTENTION If you scan documents of different widths or lengths in one batch with [Check Length] selected, documents will be detected as multifeeds and scanning cannot be performed. Note that scanning Letter and A4 size documents in the same batch does not result in multifeed detection.
  • Page 238 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Place the documents at the center of the ADF paper chute. ATTENTION Make sure that all documents are placed above the pick roller. Otherwise, some documents will not be picked. Pick roller's width Adjust the side guides to the widest document in the batch.
  • Page 239 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap to start a scan. Scanned images are saved in the original document sizes. ATTENTION If the documents are scanned skewed, the images may not be output in their original sizes.
  • Page 240: Scanning Documents Larger Than A4/Letter Size

    Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Scanning Documents Larger Than A4/Letter Size You can scan documents larger than A4/Letter size such as A3, 11 × 17 in. and B4 size using the Carrier Sheet. By folding the document in half and scanning in duplex mode, the two sides are merged into a single image.
  • Page 241 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Select [one double-page spread image] in [Save as] and click the [OK] button. For details about the Carrier Sheet settings, refer to the ScanSnap Manager Help. In the [Scanning side] drop-down list in the [Scanning] tab, select [Duplex Scan (Double-sided)] and click the [OK] button.
  • Page 242 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Place the document inside the Carrier Sheet. Fold the document in half so that the sides to be scanned are facing out. Fold it tightly and smooth out any creases. Open the Carrier Sheet to bind the document.
  • Page 243 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Place the end with the black and white pattern as the leading edge in the direction of the arrow. Secure the Carrier Sheet with the side guides to avoid skewing. Press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap to start a scan.
  • Page 244 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) ATTENTION There may be a line or a gap appearing between the front and back side images. Also when you scan thick papers, images on both left and right may skew towards each other from the top.
  • Page 245: Scanning Documents Such As Photographs And Clippings

    Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Scanning Documents Such as Photographs and Clippings Using the Carrier Sheet allows you to scan documents that can be damaged quite easily such as photographs, or non-standard size documents that are difficult to load directly such as clippings.
  • Page 246 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Select [two separate images (front and back)] in [Save as] and click the [OK] button. For details about the Carrier Sheet settings, refer to the ScanSnap Manager Help. Click the [OK] button to close the ScanSnap setup dialog box. Place the document inside the Carrier Sheet.
  • Page 247 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Place the end with the black and white pattern as the leading edge in the direction of the arrow. Set the back side of the document facing towards you. Secure the Carrier Sheet with the side guides to avoid skewing. ATTENTION When the [Place document face up] check box is selected in the [Scanning mode option] dialog box (Right-Click Menu →...
  • Page 248 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap to start a scan. Scanned image is saved. ATTENTION The scanned image is output at the center of the page in the size specified in the [Paper size] drop-down list of the [Carrier Sheet Settings] dialog box.
  • Page 249: Long Page Scanning

    Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Long Page Scanning Documents up to 863 mm (34 in.) in length can be scanned. The following explains how to scan long pages. Load a document in the ScanSnap. For details about documents that can be loaded, refer to "Documents for Scanning"...
  • Page 250 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap for 3 seconds or longer until it flashes in blue. Scanning starts. HINT When you scan the first page as a long page and continue scanning, the next document is also scanned as long page.
  • Page 251: Saving Scanned Images In Multiple Pdf Files

    Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Saving Scanned Images in Multiple PDF Files The ScanSnap is able to save scanned image in separate PDF files based on the specified number of pages. For example, you can scan a batch of slips, and save each slip as a PDF file.
  • Page 252 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Select [Generate one PDF file per (n) page(s)] and enter the number of pages to split. One PDF is created every time the number of pages specified here has been saved. HINT In duplex mode, two pages (front/back) are created per document.
  • Page 253: Creating Searchable Pdf Files

    Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Creating Searchable PDF Files The ScanSnap is able to perform text recognition on a scanned image automatically and create a searchable PDF file. To create searchable PDF files, change the settings in the following procedure. Select [Scan Button Settings] from the Right-Click Menu.
  • Page 254 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Select the [Convert to Searchable PDF] check box. The following message appears. Click the [OK] button to close the message. Specify the text recognition option. Language Select the language. Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Korean, Russian, and Portuguese can be selected.
  • Page 255 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Click the [OK] button to close the ScanSnap setup dialog box. Load a document in the ScanSnap. For details, refer to "How to Load Documents" (page 63). Press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap to start a scan. Text recognition is performed on the scanned image and a searchable PDF file is created.
  • Page 256: Setting Keywords In Pdf Files

    Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Setting Keywords in PDF Files If the document is black & white, character strings (e.g. page heading, title) can be set as keywords and used for a PDF file search. Mark a character string to be set as a keyword with a water-based highlight pen so that the character string is completely covered.
  • Page 257 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Make sure to cover the entire character string when marking it. Mark sections so that the entire section is evenly colored. Bad example 1: Bad example 2: Good example: (does not cover the entire (unevenly colored) section) Do not mark more than ten sections per page.
  • Page 258 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Change the settings in the following procedure to automatically set keywords for PDF files. Select [Scan Button Settings] from the Right-Click Menu. For details about the Right-Click Menu, refer to "Right-Click Menu (Windows)"...
  • Page 259 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Select the [Set the marked text as a keyword for the PDF file] check box. Target marked sections Select [First marked section] to perform text recognition and set a keyword for the PDF file only for the character strings in the first marked section, and [All marked sections] for all marked sections.
  • Page 260 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Language Select the language. Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Korean, Russian, and Portuguese can be selected. Target pages Select [First page] to perform text recognition and set a keyword for the PDF file only for the first page, and [All pages] for all pages.
  • Page 261 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) If the same character string is marked several times in the document, the same keyword is added multiple times in the PDF file. Total length of all the keywords can be up to 255 characters, including punctuation marks in between keywords.
  • Page 262: Setting Passwords For Pdf Files

    Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Setting Passwords for PDF Files You can set Document Open passwords for PDF files when saving the image data as PDF files. Once you set a password for a PDF file, the password-protected PDF files cannot be opened by anyone except the person who knows the password.
  • Page 263 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Select the [Set a password for PDF file] check box. To set a different password per scan Clear the [Use a fixed password] check box. You can set a different password per scan.
  • Page 264 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) To use a preset password Select the [Use a fixed password] check box. The same password is set for all PDF files. You do not have to set a password every time a document is scanned.
  • Page 265 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Click the [OK] button to close all open dialog boxes. Load a document in the ScanSnap. For details, refer to "How to Load Documents" (page 63). Press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap to start a scan. When the [Use a fixed password] check box is cleared in step 3., the following dialog box appears after scanning is completed.
  • Page 266: Creating Pdf/A Files

    Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Creating PDF/A Files You can create PDF/A files that conform to PDF/A-1b. PDF/A is a file format that is used for long-term storage and management of electronic documents. This is a suitable file format when you need to convert documents into image data and store them for a long time.
  • Page 267 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Windows Users) Select the [Output in PDF/A-1b] check box. The following message appears. Click the [OK] button to close all open dialog boxes. Load a document in the ScanSnap. For details, refer to "How to Load Documents"...
  • Page 268: Configuring Scansnap Manager

    Configuring ScanSnap Manager (for Windows Users) Configuring ScanSnap Manager This section explains how to configure scan and Quick Menu settings, automatic linkage with applications, scanning progress status, and dialog boxes displayed during scanning. How to Configure Scan Settings You can configure ScanSnap Manager scan settings depending on your intended use of the scanned images.
  • Page 269 Configuring ScanSnap Manager (for Windows Users) Click the [Detail] button to switch to the detail view mode. Example: ScanSnap setting dialog box when scanning using the Quick Menu. Outline view Detail view HINT The ScanSnap setup dialog box retains the display status from the last time the ScanSnap was used.
  • Page 270 Configuring ScanSnap Manager (for Windows Users) Click the [OK] or [Apply] button. Scan settings are changed. When you use the Quick Menu, scan settings for the [Customize] button are changed. When you use a profile, scan settings for the currently selected profile are changed.
  • Page 271: Quick Menu Settings

    Configuring ScanSnap Manager (for Windows Users) Quick Menu Settings This section explains the Quick Menu. You can change the Quick Menu's display mode and the order in which the applications are displayed. HINT For details about how to display the Quick Menu, refer to "Scanning"...
  • Page 272: Changing Display Mode

    Configuring ScanSnap Manager (for Windows Users) Changing Display Mode The following two modes are available in the Quick Menu: [Favorites] mode Shows only the applications specified as favorites. When you set often-used applications as favorites and show them in [Favorites] mode, you can quickly and conveniently find the applications.
  • Page 273 Configuring ScanSnap Manager (for Windows Users) Specify the order in which applications are displayed in the Quick Menu. Applications are displayed in the Quick Menu in the same order as they are listed in the [Applications to Show/Hide] dialog box. You can change the display order of an application by selecting the application and clicking either ( ) or (...
  • Page 274 Configuring ScanSnap Manager (for Windows Users) Favorite Applications You can set often-used applications as favorites in order to select them from the Quick Menu easily. The procedure is as follows. Click [Show All Applications] in the Quick Menu. The Quick Menu switches to [All Applications] mode. Right-click an application that you want to set as a favorite and click [Add to Favorites] in the displayed menu.
  • Page 275 Configuring ScanSnap Manager (for Windows Users) Recommended Applications Depending on the size of the scanned document, ScanSnap Manager shows the recommended application. Example: When you scan a document of business card size, the following recommended application is shown. Scan to CardMinder You can show or hide the recommended applications by clicking [Show Recommended] or [Hide Recommended] on the Quick Menu.
  • Page 276: Automatic Linkage With Applications

    Rack2-Filer Smart trial version or Rack2-Filer Smart (provided with ScanSnap iX500 Deluxe or sold separately) Scanned image is saved in Rack2-Filer Smart. Magic Desktop trial version or Magic Desktop (provided with ScanSnap iX500 Deluxe or sold separately) Scanned image is saved in Magic Desktop.
  • Page 277 When more than one application is running at the same time, priority will be given in the following order: CardMinder ScanSnap Organizer Rack2-Filer Smart trial version or Rack2-Filer Smart (provided with ScanSnap iX500 Deluxe or sold separately) Magic Desktop trial version or Magic Desktop (provided with ScanSnap iX500 Deluxe or sold separately)
  • Page 278 Configuring ScanSnap Manager (for Windows Users) When the Quick Menu is disabled, the name of the interacting application on the Left-Click Menu is followed by "is interacting". When ScanSnap Organizer is automatically interacting with ScanSnap Manager ATTENTION For CardMinder Scanning is performed with the current settings. If there are some settings that are not supported by CardMinder, the default settings are used.
  • Page 279: Changing Automatic Linkage Mode

    Configuring ScanSnap Manager (for Windows Users) Changing Automatic Linkage Mode Change automatic linkage mode options in the following procedure. Select [Help] → [Preferences] from the Right-Click Menu. For details about the Right-Click Menu, refer to "Right-Click Menu (Windows)" (page 37). The [ScanSnap Manager - Preferences] dialog box appears.
  • Page 280: Scansnap's Communication Status

    Configuring ScanSnap Manager (for Windows Users) ScanSnap's Communication Status If you turn the ScanSnap ON/OFF or connect the ScanSnap to a wireless LAN while ScanSnap Manager is running, the pop-up balloon notifies you of the communication status of the ScanSnap. When the ScanSnap is ON (When a USB cable is used for connection) (When a wireless LAN is used for connection)
  • Page 281 Configuring ScanSnap Manager (for Windows Users) When the ScanSnap will be automatically turned off soon When the time until auto power-off is specified, the notification appears in the notification dialog box 5 minutes before the ScanSnap turns off. When connected to a mobile device via wireless LAN When the ScanSnap and a mobile device are connected via wireless LAN, communication with ScanSnap Manager is disconnected, and the pop-up balloon notifies you of the communication status.
  • Page 282 Configuring ScanSnap Manager (for Windows Users) Receiving or hiding the ScanSnap's communication status notifications You can specify whether or not to receive notifications of the ScanSnap’s communication status with a pop-up balloon. Configure the setting in the following procedure. Select [Help] → [Preferences] from the Right-Click Menu. For details about the Right-Click Menu, refer to "Right-Click Menu (Windows)"...
  • Page 283: Showing The Scanning Progress

    Configuring ScanSnap Manager (for Windows Users) Showing the Scanning Progress When scanning starts, the [ScanSnap Manager - Image scanning and file saving] dialog box appears. The [ScanSnap Manager - Image scanning and file saving] dialog box consists of the following: Scan status Scan settings Save completed...
  • Page 284 Configuring ScanSnap Manager (for Windows Users) Hiding the Scanning Progress Status You can hide the [ScanSnap Manager - Image scanning and file saving] dialog box in the following procedure. Select [Help] → [Preferences] from the Right-Click Menu. For details about the Right-Click Menu, refer to "Right-Click Menu (Windows)"...
  • Page 285: Using The Scansnap (For Mac Os Users)

    Using the ScanSnap (for Mac OS Users) This chapter explains how to perform scanning and how to set the ScanSnap Manager in Mac OS. Basic Scanning Operation Flow ..........286 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu ........291 Profile ................... 369 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use..
  • Page 286: Basic Scanning Operation Flow

    Basic Scanning Operation Flow (for Mac OS Users) Basic Scanning Operation Flow This section explains how to perform scanning with the ScanSnap. The explanations in this section use an example in which the Quick Menu is used for the scanning operation flow. This flow is the basic scanning procedure. Selecting a Profile Depending on the Document There are profile buttons that you can use depending on the scan settings for the document.
  • Page 287 Basic Scanning Operation Flow (for Mac OS Users) Select [Settings] from the ScanSnap Manager menu. For details about the ScanSnap Manager menu, refer to "ScanSnap Manager Menu (Mac OS)" (page 39). The ScanSnap setup window appears. Select the [Use Quick Menu] checkbox. Click one of the profile buttons.
  • Page 288: Scanning

    Basic Scanning Operation Flow (for Mac OS Users) Scanning Scan a document in the following procedure: Load a document in the ScanSnap. For details, refer to "How to Load Documents" (page 63). Press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap to start a scan. HINT The [Scan] button setting is [Duplex Scan (Double-sided)] in default.
  • Page 289 Basic Scanning Operation Flow (for Mac OS Users) In the Quick Menu, click the icon of the application to link with ScanSnap Manager. The selected application starts up. For details about each application, refer to "Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu" (page 291) ATTENTION You cannot start scanning when the Quick Menu is displayed.
  • Page 290: Stopping The Scan

    Basic Scanning Operation Flow (for Mac OS Users) Stopping the Scan You can stop a scan in progress in case you are scanning a wrong document or the wrong side of a document. Stop the scan in the following procedure: Click the [Stop] button in the [ScanSnap Manager - Image scanning and file saving] window which appears during scanning.
  • Page 291: Using Scansnap With The Quick Menu

    Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu The Quick Menu will allow you to start using the ScanSnap right away even if it is your first time. Select an icon from the Quick Menu to perform the following desired operations: Using scanned images (→...
  • Page 292 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Use a printer rather than a copy machine to make copies of documents. Scan to Print Print the scanned image with a printer. Create a PDF file in which you can search for character strings. Searchable PDF Converter Convert scanned images into searchable PDF files while your computer is idle.
  • Page 293 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Convert catalogs and pamphlets into digital data and save them. iPhoto Save and manage scanned images of catalogs and pamphlets directly in iPhoto. Displayed when iPhoto 5 or later is installed. Linking with Cloud Services Manage scanned documents through linkage with Dropbox.
  • Page 294 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Manage scanned documents through linkage with Salesforce Chatter. Scan to Salesforce Chatter Post scanned image files to Salesforce Chatter. You can use posted files with Salesforce CRM. Manage scanned documents through linkage with SugarSync. Scan to SugarSync Save scanned image files to your SugarSync folder.
  • Page 295: Saving Data In A Specified Folder

    Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Saving Data in a Specified Folder This section explains how to save the scanned image file in a specified folder. You can save the scanned image file in a shared folder on the network and share it with others.
  • Page 296 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Procedures HINT To use the Quick Menu, you need to select the [Use Quick Menu] checkbox in the ScanSnap setup window. For details about how to perform scanning by using the Quick Menu, refer to "Basic Scanning Operation Flow"...
  • Page 297 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Check the scanned image in the preview area. In the [Scan to Folder] window, you can change files names, destination folders, and specify whether to state a path to a destination folder in an e-mail message to notify others.
  • Page 298 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Click the [Save] button. The scanned image file is saved in the specified folder. HINT When you select the [Include the destination folder path in an e-mail message] checkbox in the [Scan to Folder] window, a new message window appears listing the destination folder path where the file is saved.
  • Page 299: Attaching Files To E-Mail

    Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Attaching Files to E-Mail This section explains how to attach the scanned image file to an e-mail message. HINT The e-mail program configured in Mail when you select [Mail] menu → [Preferences] → [General] button →...
  • Page 300 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Procedures HINT To use the Quick Menu, you need to select the [Use Quick Menu] checkbox in the ScanSnap setup window. For details about how to perform scanning by using the Quick Menu, refer to "Basic Scanning Operation Flow"...
  • Page 301 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Click the [Scan to E-mail] icon The [Scan to E-mail] window appears. HINT You can configure the settings to not show the [Scan to E-mail] window. If you configure the settings to not show the [Scan to E-mail] window, a new message window appears with the file attached.
  • Page 302 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Click the [Attach to E-mail] button. An e-mail message window appears with the file attached.
  • Page 303 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Preferences You can configure the settings in order to link with [Scan to E-mail]. Move the mouse cursor to the [Scan to E-mail] icon , and then click The [Scan to E-mail - Options] window appears. Change the setting.
  • Page 304: Using The Scansnap As A Copy Machine

    Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Using the ScanSnap as a Copy Machine This section explains how to print the scanned image with a printer. When a printer links with ScanSnap Manager, the ScanSnap can be used as a copy machine.
  • Page 305 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Procedures HINT To use the Quick Menu, you need to select the [Use Quick Menu] checkbox in the ScanSnap setup window. For details about how to perform scanning by using the Quick Menu, refer to "Basic Scanning Operation Flow"...
  • Page 306 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Configure print setup options in the [Print] window. In the [Print] window, you can specify the printer to be used, the number of copies, and size and position of the scanned image to be printed, and whether to save the scanned image in the folder specified for [Image saving folder].
  • Page 307 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Preferences You can configure the settings in order to link with [Scan to Print]. Move the mouse cursor to the [Scan to Print] icon , and then click The [Scan to Print - Options] window appears. Change the settings.
  • Page 308: Creating Searchable Pdf Files

    Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Creating Searchable PDF Files This section describes how to create searchable PDF files. The process can be performed when your computer is idle, which allows you to efficiently create multiple searchable PDF files. ATTENTION The following types of documents (characters) may not be converted into PDF file correctly.
  • Page 309 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) HINT When you first launch [Searchable PDF Converter], a message appears. When [Searchable PDF Converter] is running, an icon is displayed on the status menu of the menu bar. For details, refer to "Before Using [Searchable PDF Converter]"...
  • Page 310 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) [Searchable PDF Converter] icon While [Searchable PDF Converter] is running, the [Searchable PDF Converter] icon is displayed on the status menu of the menu bar. The [Searchable PDF Converter] icon indicates the processing status when converting to a PDF file.
  • Page 311 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Procedures HINT To use the Quick Menu, you need to select the [Use Quick Menu] checkbox in the ScanSnap setup window. For details about how to perform scanning by using the Quick Menu, refer to "Basic Scanning Operation Flow"...
  • Page 312 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Click the [Searchable PDF Converter] icon The [Searchable PDF Converter - PDF Conversion List] window is displayed and the conversion begins.
  • Page 313: Menu Bar

    Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Converting Existing PDF Files Created by the ScanSnap to Searchable PDF Files ATTENTION The following PDF files cannot be converted to searchable PDF files. PDF files not scanned with the ScanSnap PDF files, including those scanned with the ScanSnap, which are protected by security options such as passwords or containing digital signatures PDF files with version lower than 1.3...
  • Page 314 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) HINT If searchable PDF conversion is not complete while you are using Mac, conversion process will start 10 minutes after next login. If the [Searchable PDF Converter - PDF Conversion List] window appears within 10 minutes after next login, conversion process will also resume.
  • Page 315 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Preferences You can configure the settings in order to link with [Searchable PDF Converter]. Move the mouse cursor to the [Searchable PDF Converter] icon and then click The [Searchable PDF Converter - Settings] window is displayed. HINT The [Searchable PDF Converter - Settings] window can also be displayed by clicking the [Searchable PDF Converter] icon...
  • Page 316: Storing Business Cards In Cardminder

    Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Storing Business Cards in CardMinder This section explains how to store business card images and the related information in CardMinder. ATTENTION Blank pages are not removed even if the [Blank page removal] is selected when you store scanned images of business cards in CardMinder.
  • Page 317 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Procedures HINT To use the Quick Menu, you need to select the [Use Quick Menu] checkbox in the ScanSnap setup window. For details about how to perform scanning by using the Quick Menu, refer to "Basic Scanning Operation Flow"...
  • Page 318 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap to start a scan. HINT It is recommended that you select [Automatic resolution] or [Best] for [Image quality] in the [Scanning] tab of the ScanSnap setup window. ScanSnap Manager cannot link with CardMinder when [Image quality] is set to [Excellent].
  • Page 319 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Click the [CardMinder] icon CardMinder starts up and the [CardMinder] window appears. Check the scanned card image and the text recognition result. HINT For details about the functions of CardMinder and how to use it, refer to the CardMinder User's Guide and CardMinder Help.
  • Page 320: Saving Data To A Mobile Device

    For information about the operating system that ScanSnap Connect Application supports, please visit the following web page: http://scansnap.fujitsu.com/g-support/en/ The number of scanned image files and the maximum file size that can be saved on a mobile device at once are as follows:...
  • Page 321 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) This section describes the basic procedures and the procedures for automatic linkage with applications. Procedures (→ page 323) Automatic Linkage (→ page 326) Before Using [Scan to Mobile] First launch A firewall alert may be displayed.
  • Page 322 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) [Scan to Mobile] icon When [Scan to Mobile] is running, the [Scan to Mobile] icon is displayed on the status menu of the menu bar. The [Scan to Mobile] icon shows the communication status between the computer and the mobile device.
  • Page 323 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Procedures HINT To use the Quick Menu, you need to select the [Use Quick Menu] checkbox in the ScanSnap setup window. For details about how to perform scanning by using the Quick Menu, refer to "Basic Scanning Operation Flow"...
  • Page 324 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Click the [Scan to Mobile] icon The [Scan to Mobile] window appears.
  • Page 325 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Connect to the computer from your mobile device. For details about how to connect to the computer from your mobile device, refer to the ScanSnap Connect Application User's Guide for your mobile device. When the connection is established, the [Scan to Mobile] window appears showing the mobile device that is currently connected to the computer.
  • Page 326 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Automatic Linkage HINT For details about the features of ScanSnap Connect Application for mobile devices and how to use it, refer to the ScanSnap Connect Application User's Guide for your mobile device. For details about automatic linkage to active applications, refer to "Automatic Linkage with Applications"...
  • Page 327 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Connect to the computer from your mobile device. For details about how to connect to the computer from your mobile device, refer to the ScanSnap Connect Application User's Guide for your mobile device. When the connection is established, the [Scan to Mobile] window appears on the computer, showing the mobile device that is currently connected to the computer.
  • Page 328 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap to start a scan. ATTENTION To enable automatic linkage with [Scan to Mobile], press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap and start a scan while [Scan to Mobile] is active (the Scan to Mobile menu appears on the menu bar). Scanned images will be sent to the mobile device from the computer when the scanning is completed.
  • Page 329 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Saving an Existing File to a Mobile Device HINT For details about the features of ScanSnap Connect Application for mobile devices and how to use it, refer to the ScanSnap Connect Application User's Guide for your mobile device. From the sidebar in Finder, select [Applications] →...
  • Page 330 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Connect to the computer from your mobile device. For details about how to connect to the computer from your mobile device, refer to the ScanSnap Connect Application User's Guide for your mobile device. When the connection is established, the [Scan to Mobile] window appears showing the mobile device that is currently connected to the computer.
  • Page 331 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Select a PDF or JPEG file to save to the mobile device, and click the [Open] button. The file is sent to the mobile device from the computer. HINT When you select the [Wait until the [Send] button is clicked] checkbox in the [Scan to Mobile - Basic] window, the [Send] button appears in the [Scan to Mobile] window.
  • Page 332 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Preferences You can configure the settings in order to link with [Scan to Mobile]. Move the mouse cursor to the [Scan to Mobile] icon , and then click The [Scan to Mobile - Options] window appears. Change the settings.
  • Page 333: Saving Data To Your Dropbox Folder

    Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Saving Data to Your Dropbox Folder This section explains how to save the scanned image as a PDF or a JPEG file to your Dropbox folder. JPEG ATTENTION You need to have a Dropbox account. You need to have Dropbox for Mac 1.1.45 or later installed in order to use this function.
  • Page 334 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Procedures HINT To use the Quick Menu, you need to select the [Use Quick Menu] checkbox in the ScanSnap setup window. For details about how to perform scanning by using the Quick Menu, refer to "Basic Scanning Operation Flow"...
  • Page 335 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Check the scanned image in the preview area. In the [Scan to Dropbox] window, you can rename the file and specify your Dropbox folder. For details about the [Scan to Dropbox] window, refer to the ScanSnap Manager Help. Preview ATTENTION The file will not be synced with Dropbox unless you select the Dropbox folder as the destination...
  • Page 336 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Preferences You can configure the settings in order to link with [Scan to Dropbox]. Move the mouse cursor to the [Scan to Dropbox] icon , and then click The [Scan to Dropbox - Options] window appears. Change the settings.
  • Page 337: Saving Documents To Evernote

    Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Saving Documents to Evernote This section explains how to save the scanned image as a PDF file to Evernote. When you save a scanned image to Evernote after converting it into a searchable PDF, the PDF file becomes searchable in Evernote.
  • Page 338 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Procedures HINT To use the Quick Menu, you need to select the [Use Quick Menu] checkbox in the ScanSnap setup window. For details about how to perform scanning by using the Quick Menu, refer to "Basic Scanning Operation Flow"...
  • Page 339 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Click the [Scan to Evernote (Document)] icon Text recognition is performed. The following window appears during text recognition. HINT If [JPEG(*.jpg)] is selected for [File format] in the [File option] tab of the ScanSnap setup window, a separate PDF file will be created from each JPEG file.
  • Page 340 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Preferences You can configure the settings in order to link with [Scan to Evernote (Document)]. Move the mouse cursor to the [Scan to Evernote (Document)] icon , and then click The [Scan to Evernote (Document) - Options] window appears.
  • Page 341: Saving Handwritten Notes To Evernote

    Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Saving Handwritten Notes to Evernote This section explains how to save the scanned image as a JPEG file to Evernote. When you save a JPEG file to Evernote, text recognition is performed on all text, including handwritten characters, and the file becomes searchable in Evernote.
  • Page 342 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Procedures HINT To use the Quick Menu, you need to select the [Use Quick Menu] checkbox in the ScanSnap setup window. For details about how to perform scanning by using the Quick Menu, refer to "Basic Scanning Operation Flow"...
  • Page 343 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Click the [Scan to Evernote (Note)] icon Evernote for Mac starts up, and the JPEG file is saved to Evernote. HINT If [PDF(*.pdf)] is selected for [File format] in the [File option] tab of the ScanSnap setup window, a separate JPEG file will be created from each page of the PDF file.
  • Page 344: Saving Documents To Google Docs

    Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Saving Documents to Google Docs This section explains how to save the scanned image as a PDF file to Google Docs. ATTENTION You need to create a Google account (free). HINT By registering the scan and save settings as a profile, you can scan documents with the same profile at any time.
  • Page 345 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Procedures HINT To use the Quick Menu, you need to select the [Use Quick Menu] checkbox in the ScanSnap setup window. For details about how to perform scanning by using the Quick Menu, refer to "Basic Scanning Operation Flow"...
  • Page 346 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Enter your e-mail address and password, and then click the [OK] button. ATTENTION If the computer is shared with other users, do not select the [Remember the password in the keychain] checkbox in this window.
  • Page 347 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) HINT If [JPEG(*.jpg)] is selected for [File format] in the [File option] tab of the ScanSnap setup window, a separate PDF file will be created from each JPEG file. The following window appears during file creation. Text recognition will be performed if there are any pages containing text which is not yet recognized.
  • Page 348 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Preferences You can configure the settings in order to link with [Scan to Google Docs(TM)]. Move the mouse cursor to the [Scan to Google Docs(TM)] icon and then click The [Scan to Google Docs(TM) - Options] window appears. Change the settings.
  • Page 349: Posting To Salesforce Chatter

    Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Posting to Salesforce Chatter This section explains how to post a scanned image as a PDF or a JPEG file to Salesforce Chatter. JPEG ATTENTION A Salesforce CRM license is required separately. ScanSnap Manager can link with the following Salesforce editions: Unlimited Enterprise...
  • Page 350 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Procedures HINT To use the Quick Menu, you need to select the [Use Quick Menu] checkbox in the ScanSnap setup window. For details about how to perform scanning by using the Quick Menu, refer to "Basic Scanning Operation Flow"...
  • Page 351 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Enter your user name and password, and then click the [OK] button. Enter a security token if needed. ATTENTION If the computer is shared with other users, do not select the [Remember the password in the keychain] checkbox in this window.
  • Page 352 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Check the scanned image in the preview area. In the [Scan to Salesforce Chatter] window, you can set the posting destination and method, the message to post, the name and description of the image file that will be posted to Salesforce Chatter, and whether to save the scanned image in the folder specified for [Image saving folder].
  • Page 353 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Click the [Post] button. Posting to Salesforce Chatter starts. Click the [Close] button to close the [Scan to Salesforce Chatter] window when the posting is completed. HINT If you select the [Close this window when posting completes] checkbox above, the [Scan to Salesforce Chatter] window will automatically close from next scanning on when the posting is completed.
  • Page 354 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Preferences You can configure the settings in order to link with [Scan to Salesforce Chatter]. Move the mouse cursor to the [Scan to Salesforce Chatter] icon and then click The [Scan to Salesforce Chatter - Options] window appears. Change the settings.
  • Page 355: Saving Data To Your Sugarsync Folder

    Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Saving Data to Your SugarSync Folder This section explains how to save the scanned image as a PDF or a JPEG file to your SugarSync folder. JPEG ATTENTION You need to have a SugarSync account. You need to have SugarSync Manager for Mac 1.9.29 or later installed in order to use this function.
  • Page 356 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Procedures HINT To use the Quick Menu, you need to select the [Use Quick Menu] checkbox in the ScanSnap setup window. For details about how to perform scanning by using the Quick Menu, refer to "Basic Scanning Operation Flow"...
  • Page 357 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Check the scanned image in the preview area. In the [Scan to SugarSync] window, you can rename the file and specify your SugarSync folder. For details about the [Scan to SugarSync] window, refer to the ScanSnap Manager Help.
  • Page 358 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Preferences You can configure the settings in order to link with [Scan to SugarSync]. Move the mouse cursor to the [Scan to SugarSync] icon , and then click The [Scan to SugarSync - Options] window appears. Change the settings.
  • Page 359: Converting Into Word/Excel/Powerpoint Documents

    Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Converting into Word/Excel/PowerPoint Documents This section explains how to convert the scanned image into Word/Excel/PowerPoint files using ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap bundled with the ScanSnap. ATTENTION The following applications must be installed in your computer in order to perform text-recognition: ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap (bundled with the ScanSnap) Word Excel...
  • Page 360 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Procedures ATTENTION When you perform a scan with [JPEG(*.jpg)] selected for [File format] in the [File option] tab of the ScanSnap setup window, scanned data cannot be converted into a Word, Excel or PowerPoint file. HINT To use the Quick Menu, you need to select the [Use Quick Menu] checkbox in the ScanSnap setup window.
  • Page 361 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) The [ABBYY Scan to Excel(R)] icon The [ABBYY Scan to PowerPoint(R)] icon For details about how to change the settings, refer to "Preferences" (page 362). ATTENTION You cannot start scanning when the Quick Menu is displayed. Wait until the conversion is over to scan another document.
  • Page 362 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Preferences You can configure the settings in order to link with [ABBYY Scan to Word], [ABBYY Scan to Excel(R)] or [ABBYY Scan to PowerPoint(R)]. Move the mouse cursor to the [ABBYY Scan to Word] icon [ABBYY Scan to Excel(R)] icon or [ABBYY Scan to PowerPoint(R)] icon...
  • Page 363 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) OCR function of ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap Overview of ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap is an application used exclusively with the ScanSnap. This program can perform text recognition only for PDF files created by using the ScanSnap.
  • Page 364 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Application Suitable for conversion Not suitable for conversion ABBYY Scan to Documents containing text and simple Documents with complex layouts PowerPoint(R) diagrams/tables on a white or light containing text mixed with diagrams monocolor background or illustrations Documents containing photographs...
  • Page 365 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Other considerations When converting to Excel files, if the recognition result exceeds 65,536 lines, no more results are saved. When converting to Excel files, information about the layout of the entire document, diagrams, and length/width of graphs and tables is not duplicated.
  • Page 366: Saving Scanned Images In Iphoto

    Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Saving Scanned Images in iPhoto This section explains how to save the scanned image in iPhoto. HINT By registering the scan and save settings as a profile, you can scan documents with the same profile at any time.
  • Page 367 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Procedures HINT To use the Quick Menu, you need to select the [Use Quick Menu] checkbox in the ScanSnap setup window. For details about how to perform scanning by using the Quick Menu, refer to "Basic Scanning Operation Flow"...
  • Page 368 Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu (for Mac OS Users) Check the scanned image stored in iPhoto. HINT The scanned image is also saved in the folder specified for [Image saving folder] in the [Save] tab of the ScanSnap setup window at the same time when it is saved to iPhoto. Delete this file if unnecessary.
  • Page 369: Profile

    You can also display the Profile menu by selecting [Profile] from ScanSnap Manager menu. You can also select a profile by selecting [Profile] from ScanSnap setup window. Profiles configured for the following scanner models will be carried over to ScanSnap iX500 if the computer is the same:...
  • Page 370: How To Configure Scan Settings

    Profile (for Mac OS Users) How to Configure Scan Settings You can configure scan settings depending on your intended use of the scanned images. Scan settings can be configured in the ScanSnap setup window. For details about how to configure scan settings, refer to "How to Configure Scan Settings"...
  • Page 371 Profile (for Mac OS Users) Change the scan settings in each tab. For details about each tab, refer to the ScanSnap Manager Help. Select [Add Profile] from the [Profile]. The [Add new profile] window appears.
  • Page 372 Profile (for Mac OS Users) Type in a new profile name and click the [OK] button. The added profile appears in [Profile] in the ScanSnap setup window. Click the [Apply] button.
  • Page 373 Profile (for Mac OS Users) Click the [ ] button in the upper left corner to close the ScanSnap setup window. HINT Up to 20 profiles can be saved including the [Standard] profile. You can change the display order of profiles. However, you cannot change the [Standard] display order.
  • Page 374 Profile (for Mac OS Users) Changing Profile Settings Select [Settings] from the ScanSnap Manager menu. For details about the ScanSnap Manager menu, refer to "ScanSnap Manager Menu (Mac OS)" (page 39). The ScanSnap setup window appears. HINT Clear the [Use Quick Menu] checkbox if it is selected. Select a profile to change from [Profile].
  • Page 375 Profile (for Mac OS Users) Change the scan settings in each tab. For details about each tab, refer to the ScanSnap Manager Help. When you finish changing the settings for the selected profile, click the [Apply] button. Click the [ ] button in the upper left corner to close the ScanSnap setup window.
  • Page 376 Profile (for Mac OS Users) Renaming Profiles Select [Profile Management] from the ScanSnap Manager menu. For details about the ScanSnap Manager menu, refer to "ScanSnap Manager Menu (Mac OS)" (page 39). The [ScanSnap Manager - Profile Management] window appears. HINT If you cannot select [Profile Management] in the ScanSnap Manager menu, clear the [Use Quick Menu] checkbox in the ScanSnap setup window.
  • Page 377 Profile (for Mac OS Users) Type in a new name. The profile is renamed. Click the [ ] button in the upper left to close the [ScanSnap Manager - Profile Management] window. A message appears. Click the [Apply] button.
  • Page 378 Profile (for Mac OS Users) Deleting Profiles Select [Profile Management] from the ScanSnap Manager menu. For details about the ScanSnap Manager menu, refer to "ScanSnap Manager Menu (Mac OS)" (page 39). The [ScanSnap Manager - Profile Management] window appears. HINT If you cannot select [Profile Management] in the ScanSnap Manager menu, clear the [Use Quick Menu] checkbox in the ScanSnap setup window.
  • Page 379: How To Perform A Scan

    Profile (for Mac OS Users) Click the [Apply] button. How to Perform a Scan This section explains how to use profiles to perform scanning. The following explains an example in which the scanned image file is linked to Mac OS Preview.
  • Page 380 Profile (for Mac OS Users) Select [Standard] from the Profile menu. Load a document in the ScanSnap. For details, refer to "How to Load Documents" (page 63). Press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap to start a scan. The Mac OS Preview appears when the scanning is completed. HINT It is linked with Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader if either of these is installed.
  • Page 381: Creating Scanned Images Depending On Intended Use

    Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use This section explains about various ways of using the ScanSnap. Scanning Only One Side of a Document By default, the ScanSnap scans in duplex mode. To perform simplex scanning, perform the following steps to change the setting.
  • Page 382 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Load a document in the ScanSnap. For details, refer to "How to Load Documents" (page 63). Press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap to start a scan. HINT When you select [Simplex scan] from the ScanSnap Manager menu, scanning is performed in simplex mode even if [Duplex Scan (Double-sided)] is specified for [Scanning side] in the [Scanning] tab.
  • Page 383: Scanning Color Documents In Gray Or Black & White

    Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Scanning Color Documents in Gray or Black & White When [Auto color detection] is specified for [Color mode] in the [Scanning] tab of the ScanSnap setup window, ScanSnap Manager automatically recognizes whether the scanned document is color, gray or black &...
  • Page 384 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Click the [ ] button in the upper left corner to close the ScanSnap setup window. Load a document in the ScanSnap. For details, refer to "How to Load Documents" (page 63).
  • Page 385: Deleting Blank Pages

    Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Deleting Blank Pages The ScanSnap can detect and automatically delete blank pages from a scanned image. For example, when you scan a mixed batch of double-sided and single-sided documents in duplex mode, the images are generated without the back sides of the single-sided documents (blank pages).
  • Page 386 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Select the [Blank page removal] checkbox in the [Scanning] tab. Click the [Apply] button in the ScanSnap setup window. Click the [ ] button in the upper left corner to close the ScanSnap setup window.
  • Page 387: Correcting Skewed Character Strings

    Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Correcting Skewed Character Strings When documents with skewed character strings are scanned, the ScanSnap is able to detect the skewed character strings and correct them. To correct skewed character strings, change the settings in the following procedure. ATTENTION Up to ±5 degrees of skew can be corrected.
  • Page 388 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Click the [Option] button in the [Scanning] tab. The [Scanning mode option] window appears. Select the [Deskew by text on document] checkbox. Click the [OK] button to close the [Scanning mode option] window. Click the [Apply] button in the ScanSnap setup window.
  • Page 389: Rotating Scanned Image To Its Correct Orientation

    Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Rotating Scanned Image to its Correct Orientation In an office environment, it is often the case that a single batch contains same size documents of different page orientations. The ScanSnap is able to automatically rotate each scanned image to its correct orientation for such document batches.
  • Page 390 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Select the [Automatic image rotation] checkbox in the [Scanning] tab. Click the [Apply] button in the ScanSnap setup window. Click the [ ] button in the upper left corner to close the ScanSnap setup window.
  • Page 391: Reducing Bleed-Through

    Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Reducing Bleed-Through You can reduce the bleed-through that appears in the scanned image when there is text or illustration on the back side of the document. To reduce bleed-through, perform the following steps to change the setting. ATTENTION For documents like the following, bleed-through reduction may not function effectively.
  • Page 392 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Select the [Reduce bleed-through] checkbox. The following message appears. Click the [OK] button to close the message. Click the [OK] button to close the [Scanning mode option] window. Click the [Apply] button in the ScanSnap setup window. Click the [ ] button in the upper left corner to close the ScanSnap setup window.
  • Page 393: Scanning Documents Of Different Widths Or Lengths In One Batch

    Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Scanning Documents of Different Widths or Lengths in One Batch You can scan documents of different widths or lengths in one batch. To scan documents of different widths or lengths in one batch, change the settings in the following procedure.
  • Page 394 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Select [None] in [Multifeed Detection] pop-up menu. ATTENTION If you scan documents of different widths or lengths in one batch with [Check Length] selected, documents will be detected as multifeeds and scanning cannot be performed. Note that scanning Letter and A4 size documents in the same batch does not result in multifeed detection.
  • Page 395 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Place the documents at the center of the ADF paper chute. ATTENTION Make sure that all documents are placed above the pick roller. Otherwise, some documents will not be picked. Pick roller's width Adjust the side guides to the widest document in the batch.
  • Page 396 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap to start a scan. Scanned images are saved in the original document sizes. ATTENTION If the documents are scanned skewed, the images may not be output in their original sizes.
  • Page 397: Scanning Documents Larger Than A4/Letter Size

    Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Scanning Documents Larger Than A4/Letter Size You can scan documents larger than A4/Letter size such as A3, 11 × 17 in. and B4 size using the Carrier Sheet. By folding the document in half and scanning in duplex mode, the two sides are merged into a single image.
  • Page 398 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Select [one double-page spread image] in [Save as] and click the [OK] button. For details about the Carrier Sheet settings, refer to the ScanSnap Manager Help. In the [Scanning side] pop-up menu in the [Scanning] tab, select [Duplex Scan (Double-sided)] and click the [Apply] button.
  • Page 399 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Click the [Apply] button in the ScanSnap setup window. Click the [ ] button in the upper left corner to close the ScanSnap setup window. Place the document inside the Carrier Sheet. Fold the document in half so that the sides to be scanned are facing out.
  • Page 400 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Place the end with the black and white pattern as the leading edge in the direction of the arrow. Secure the Carrier Sheet with the side guides to avoid skewing. Press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap to start a scan.
  • Page 401 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) ATTENTION There may be a line or a gap appearing between the front and back side images. Also when you scan thick papers, images on both left and right may skew towards each other from the top.
  • Page 402: Scanning Documents Such As Photographs And Clippings

    Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Scanning Documents Such as Photographs and Clippings Using the Carrier Sheet allows you to scan documents that can be damaged quite easily such as photographs, or non-standard size documents that are difficult to load directly such as clippings.
  • Page 403 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Select [two separate images (front and back)] in [Save as] and click the [OK] button. For details about the Carrier Sheet settings, refer to the ScanSnap Manager Help. Click the [Apply] button in the ScanSnap setup window. Click the [ ] button in the upper left corner to close the ScanSnap setup window.
  • Page 404 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Place the end with the black and white pattern as the leading edge in the direction of the arrow. Set the back side of the document facing towards you. Secure the Carrier Sheet with the side guides to avoid skewing.
  • Page 405 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) HINT In the following cases, place a blank (white) sheet of paper underneath the document when scanning: The scanned image is not saved in the correct size (when [Automatic detection] is selected in the [Paper size] pop-up menu of the [Carrier Sheet Settings] window) Shadows appear around the edges of the scanned image Black lines appear around the edges of a uniquely shaped cutting...
  • Page 406: Long Page Scanning

    Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Long Page Scanning Documents up to 863 mm (34 in.) in length can be scanned. The following explains how to scan long pages. Load a document in the ScanSnap. For details about documents that can be loaded, refer to "Documents for Scanning"...
  • Page 407 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap for 3 seconds or longer until it flashes in blue. Scanning starts. HINT When you scan the first page as a long page and continue scanning, the next document is also scanned as long page.
  • Page 408: Saving Scanned Images In Multiple Pdf Files

    Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Saving Scanned Images in Multiple PDF Files The ScanSnap is able to save scanned image in separate PDF files based on the specified number of pages. For example, you can scan a batch of slips, and save each slip as a PDF file.
  • Page 409 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Select [Generate one PDF file per (n) page(s)] and enter the number of pages to split. One PDF is created every time the number of pages specified here has been saved. HINT In duplex mode, two pages (front/back) are created per document.
  • Page 410: Creating Searchable Pdf Files

    Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Creating Searchable PDF Files The ScanSnap is able to perform text recognition on a scanned image automatically and create a searchable PDF file. HINT Searchable PDF files can also be created by using [Searchable PDF Converter]. You can also use [Searchable PDF Converter] later to convert files that were created with the ScanSnap to searchable PDF files.
  • Page 411 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Select the [Convert to Searchable PDF] checkbox. The following message appears. Click the [OK] button to close the message.
  • Page 412 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Specify the text recognition option. Language Select the language. Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Korean, Russian, and Portuguese can be selected. Target pages Select [All pages] to perform text recognition for all pages and [First page] for just the first page.
  • Page 413 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap to start a scan. Text recognition is performed on the scanned image and a searchable PDF file is created. ATTENTION It may take extra time to process text recognition depending on your computer system environment when you enable this setting in step Scanned images of the following types of documents (characters) may not be recognized correctly.
  • Page 414: Setting Keywords In Pdf Files

    Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Setting Keywords in PDF Files HINT You can convert files created with the ScanSnap to searchable PDF files by using [Searchable PDF Converter]. For details, refer to the ScanSnap Manager Help. If the document is black &...
  • Page 415 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Make sure to cover the entire character string when marking it. Mark sections so that the entire section is evenly colored. Bad example 1: Bad example 2: Good example: (does not cover the entire (unevenly colored) section)
  • Page 416 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Change the settings in the following procedure to automatically set keywords for PDF files. Select [Settings] from the ScanSnap Manager menu. For details about the ScanSnap Manager menu, refer to "ScanSnap Manager Menu (Mac OS)"...
  • Page 417 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Select the [Set the marked text as a keyword for the PDF file] checkbox. Target marked sections Select [First marked section] to perform text recognition and set a keyword for the PDF file only for the character strings in the first marked section, and [All marked sections] for all marked sections.
  • Page 418 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Language Select the language. Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Korean, Russian, and Portuguese can be selected. Target pages Select [First page] to perform text recognition and set a keyword for the PDF file only for the first page, and [All pages] for all pages.
  • Page 419 Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) If bleed-through reduction is enabled, the recognition rate may be lowered, and the marker may be erased or lightened. In that case, disable it in the following procedure. Select [Settings] → [Scanning] tab → [Option] button from the ScanSnap Manager menu to show the [Scanning mode option] window.
  • Page 420: Saving Two Files Or Pages Into One Double-Page Spread Image

    Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use (for Mac OS Users) Saving Two Files or Pages into One Double-Page Spread Image With Page Merger, you can merge two JPEG files, two single-page PDF files, or two pages of a multipage PDF file vertically or horizontally. The merged file or page is saved as a single double-page spread image.
  • Page 421: Configuring Scansnap Manager

    Configuring ScanSnap Manager (for Mac OS Users) Configuring ScanSnap Manager This section explains how to set scan and Quick Menu settings, automatic linkage with applications, scanning progress status, and windows displayed during scanning. How to Configure Scan Settings You can configure ScanSnap Manager scan settings depending on your intended use of the scanned images.
  • Page 422 Configuring ScanSnap Manager (for Mac OS Users) Click the [Detail] button to switch to the detail view mode. Example: ScanSnap setup window when scanning using the Quick Menu. Outline view Detail view HINT The ScanSnap setup window retains the display status from the last time the ScanSnap was used. For example, if it was closed in detail view mode, the window is displayed in detail view mode next time you open it.
  • Page 423 Configuring ScanSnap Manager (for Mac OS Users) Click the [Apply] button in the ScanSnap setup window. Scan settings are changed. When you use the Quick Menu, scan settings for the [Customize] button are changed. When you use a profile, scan settings for the currently selected profile are changed.
  • Page 424: Quick Menu Settings

    Configuring ScanSnap Manager (for Mac OS Users) Quick Menu Settings This section explains the Quick Menu. You can change the Quick Menu's display mode and the order in which the applications are displayed. HINT For details about how to display the Quick Menu, refer to "Scanning"...
  • Page 425 Configuring ScanSnap Manager (for Mac OS Users) Changing Display Mode The following two modes are available in the Quick Menu: [Favorites] mode Shows only the applications specified as favorites. When you set often-used applications as favorites and show them in [Favorites] mode, you can quickly and conveniently find the applications.
  • Page 426 Configuring ScanSnap Manager (for Mac OS Users) Specify the order in which applications are displayed in the Quick Menu. Application are displayed in the Quick Menu in the same order as they are listed in the [Applications to Show/Hide] window. Drag an application to change its order.
  • Page 427 Configuring ScanSnap Manager (for Mac OS Users) The applications are displayed in the order shown below in the Quick Menu and in the application list of the [Applications to Show/Hide] window. Click the [ ] button in the upper left corner to close the [Applications to Show/Hide] window.
  • Page 428 Configuring ScanSnap Manager (for Mac OS Users) Favorite Applications You can set often-used applications as favorites in order to select them from the Quick Menu easily. Click [Show All Applications] in the Quick Menu. The Quick Menu switches to [All Applications] mode. Click an application that you want to set as a favorite while pressing the [control] key on the keyboard, and click [Add to Favorites] in the displayed menu.
  • Page 429 Configuring ScanSnap Manager (for Mac OS Users) Recommended Applications Depending on the size of the scanned document, ScanSnap Manager shows the recommended application. Example: When you scan a document of business card size, CardMinder is shown as recommended application. You can show or hide the recommended applications by clicking [Show Recommended] or [Hide Recommended] on the Quick Menu.
  • Page 430: Automatic Linkage With Applications

    Configuring ScanSnap Manager (for Mac OS Users) Automatic Linkage with Applications When one of the following applications is active (application menu appears in the menu bar), scanning documents by pressing the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap automatically starts the linkage between ScanSnap Manager and the application even when the Quick Menu is enabled.
  • Page 431 Configuring ScanSnap Manager (for Mac OS Users) ATTENTION For CardMinder When CardMinder is active, scanning is performed with the current settings. If there are some settings that are not supported by CardMinder, the default settings are used. For details about CardMinder default settings, refer to the ScanSnap Manager Help. While CardMinder is active, ScanSnap Manager automatically links with CardMinder when the document is of business card size.
  • Page 432: Scansnap's Communication Status

    Configuring ScanSnap Manager (for Mac OS Users) ScanSnap's Communication Status If you turn the ScanSnap ON/OFF or connect the ScanSnap to a wireless LAN when ScanSnap Manager is running, a notification appears and displays the communication status of the ScanSnap. When the ScanSnap is ON (When a USB cable is used for connection) (When a wireless LAN is used for connection)
  • Page 433 Configuring ScanSnap Manager (for Mac OS Users) When the ScanSnap will be automatically turned off soon When the time until auto power-off is specified, the notification appears 5 minutes before the ScanSnap turns off. When connected to a mobile device via wireless LAN When the ScanSnap and a mobile device are connected via wireless LAN, communication with ScanSnap Manager is disconnected, and the pop-up balloon notifies you of the communication status.
  • Page 434 Configuring ScanSnap Manager (for Mac OS Users) Receiving or hiding the ScanSnap's communication status notifications You can specify whether or not to receive notifications of the ScanSnap’s communication status. Configure the setting in the following procedure. Select [Help] → [Preferences] from the ScanSnap Manager menu. For details about the ScanSnap Manager menu, refer to "ScanSnap Manager Menu (Mac OS)"...
  • Page 435: Showing The Scanning Progress

    Configuring ScanSnap Manager (for Mac OS Users) Showing the Scanning Progress When scanning starts, the [ScanSnap Manager - Image scanning and file saving] window appears. The [ScanSnap Manager - Image scanning and file saving] window consists of the following: Scan status Scan settings Save completed Preview...
  • Page 436 Configuring ScanSnap Manager (for Mac OS Users) Hiding the Scanning Progress Status You can hide the [ScanSnap Manager - Image scanning and file saving] window in the following procedure. Select [Help] → [Preferences] from the ScanSnap Manager menu. For details about the ScanSnap Manager menu, refer to "ScanSnap Manager Menu (Mac OS)"...
  • Page 437: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting For details about how to resolve problems such as removing jammed documents, refer to "Troubleshooting" in the ScanSnap Manager Help. Select [Help] [Troubleshooting] in the Right-Click Menu. → Select [Help] [Troubleshooting] in the ScanSnap Manager menu. →...
  • Page 438: Daily Care

    Daily Care This chapter explains about the cleaning materials and how to clean the ScanSnap. ATTENTION The bottom part of the ScanSnap may become hot when the ScanSnap is being used but this does not affect ScanSnap operation or cause any physical harm. Be careful not to drop the ScanSnap when carrying it.
  • Page 439: Cleaning Materials

    F1. *2 : Any lint-free cloth can be used. To obtain these products, contact your FUJITSU dealer or an authorized FUJITSU scanner service provider. For more details, refer to the following Web page:...
  • Page 440: Cleaning The Outside Of The Scansnap

    Cleaning the Outside of the ScanSnap Cleaning the Outside of the ScanSnap Clean the outside of the ScanSnap, the ADF paper chute (cover), the ADF top section, and the stacker in the following procedure. How to perform cleaning Unplug the cables from the ScanSnap. Clean the outside of the ScanSnap with a dry cloth, or a cloth moistened with Cleaner F1/mild detergent.
  • Page 441: Cleaning The Inside Of The Scansnap

    Cleaning the Inside of the ScanSnap Cleaning the Inside of the ScanSnap Scanning continuously may cause dust and paper dust to accumulate inside the ScanSnap and result in scanning error. As a guideline, the inside of the ScanSnap should be cleaned every 1,000 sheets scanned. Note that this guideline varies depending on the types of documents you scan.
  • Page 442 Cleaning the Inside of the ScanSnap How to perform cleaning Clean the following locations: Brake roller Idler roller Glass Pick roller Ultrasonic sensor Unplug the cables from the ScanSnap. Pull the ADF release tab to open the ADF top section. ADF paper chute (cover) ADF release tab...
  • Page 443 Cleaning the Inside of the ScanSnap Brake roller (×2) Idler roller (×4) Glass (×2) Pick roller (×2) Ultrasonic sensor (×2) Brake roller (×2) Remove the brake rollers from the ScanSnap to clean. For details on how to remove the brake rollers, refer to "Replacing the Roller Set"...
  • Page 444 Cleaning the Inside of the ScanSnap Ultrasonic sensor (×2) Gently wipe the dirt and dust off the surface of the ultrasonic sensors.If you have trouble wiping the ultrasonic sensors with the cloth, use a cotton swab. Clean the feed roller and eject roller. Connect the power cable, and press the [Scan] button for 3 seconds with the ADF top section open.
  • Page 445 Cleaning the Inside of the ScanSnap Close the ADF top section. ADF paper chute (cover) ADF top section It clicks when it returns to its original position. ATTENTION Confirm that the ADF top section is completely closed. Otherwise, paper jams or other feeding errors, or image faults may occur.
  • Page 446: Consumables

    Consumables This chapter explains about the consumable part numbers, replacement cycles and how to replace the consumables. ARNI N G Before you replace the consumables, you must turn off the ScanSnap and unplug the cables to avoid the risk of fire or electric shock. To avoid injuries, do not place internal parts of the scanner (e.g.
  • Page 447: Part Numbers And Replacement Cycle Of Consumables

    Only use the specified consumables. To purchase the consumables, contact your FUJITSU dealer or an authorized FUJITSU scanner service provider. For more details, refer to the following Web page:...
  • Page 448 Part Numbers and Replacement Cycle of Consumables You can check the status on each consumable part in the following procedure. Select [Check consumable status] from the Right-Click Menu. For details about the Right-Click Menu, refer to "Right-Click Menu (Windows)" (page 37).
  • Page 449 Part Numbers and Replacement Cycle of Consumables Check the status of each consumable. Refer to [Suggested replacement cycle] as a guideline and replace the consumables.
  • Page 450: Replacing The Roller Set

    Replacing the Roller Set Replacing the Roller Set The Roller Set is made up of the brake roller and the pick roller. The procedure for replacing each roller is as follows. Unplug the power cable from the ScanSnap. Remove the documents from the ADF paper chute (cover). Pull the ADF release tab to open the ADF top section.
  • Page 451 Replacing the Roller Set Remove the brake roller shaft. Lift the right side of the roller first, then pull out the shaft from the slot on the left. Brake roller Shaft Remove the brake roller from its shaft. Shaft Brake roller Attach a new brake roller on the shaft.
  • Page 452: Replace The Pick Roller

    Replacing the Roller Set Install the brake roller with its shaft. Fit the left end of the shaft in the slot, then install the rest of the shaft in place. Brake roller Shaft Close the cover. ATTENTION Confirm that the shaft is attached properly. Otherwise, paper jams or other feeding errors may occur.
  • Page 453 Replacing the Roller Set Rotate the bushing on the shaft. Bushing Remove the pick roller. Gently lift the right side of the shaft (about 5 mm), move it towards the right, and then pull it out. Bushing ATTENTION Be careful not to touch the gear near the bushing on the shaft as it contains grease.
  • Page 454 Replacing the Roller Set Install a new pick roller on the ScanSnap. Insert the left end of the shaft into the slot, and lower the other end gradually. Pick roller Rotate the bushing to lock the shaft. Bushing ATTENTION Confirm that the pick roller is installed properly. Otherwise, paper jams or other feeding errors may occur.
  • Page 455 Replacing the Roller Set Close the ADF top section. ADF paper chute (cover) ADF top section It clicks when it returns to its original position. Connect the power cable, and turn on the ScanSnap. Reset the Roller set counter. Select [Check consumable status] from the Right-Click Menu. For details about the Right-Click Menu, refer to "Right-Click Menu (Windows)"...
  • Page 456 Replacing the Roller Set Select [Check consumable status] from the ScanSnap Manager menu. For details about the ScanSnap Manager menu, refer to "ScanSnap Manager Menu (Mac OS)" (page 39). The [ScanSnap Manager - Check consumable status] window appears. Click the [Reset] button for [Roller Set Count] A confirmation message appears.
  • Page 457: Appendix

    Appendix This appendix explains how to update ScanSnap Manager, how to uninstall the software, about settings that differ by the scanning method, how to purchase/ clean the Carrier Sheet and the ScanSnap installation specifications. ScanSnap Online Update............458 Uninstalling the Software ............460 Setting Items by Scanning Method..........
  • Page 458: Scansnap Online Update

    To run the online update for ScanSnap Manager, you need to have access to the Internet. HINT For details about updates of the software bundled with the ScanSnap, visit the following web page: http://scansnap.fujitsu.com/g-support/en/ You can also check from ScanSnap Manager whether a newer version of the program is available and run the update.
  • Page 459 ScanSnap Online Update ATTENTION Log on as a user with Administrator privileges. In the Right-Click Menu, click [Help] → [Online Update]. For details about the Right-Click Menu, refer to "Right-Click Menu (Windows)" (page 37). ScanSnap Online Update checks whether a newer version of ScanSnap Manager is available.
  • Page 460: Uninstalling The Software

    Uninstalling the Software Uninstalling the Software This section explains how to uninstall the software bundled with the ScanSnap. For details about installation, refer to "Installing the Software" (page 68). Uninstalling in Windows This section explains how to uninstall the following software: ScanSnap Manager ScanSnap Organizer CardMinder...
  • Page 461 Uninstalling the Software Select the software to uninstall. To uninstall ScanSnap Manager Select [ScanSnap Manager]. To uninstall ScanSnap Organizer Select [ScanSnap Organizer]. To uninstall CardMinder Select [CardMinder]. To uninstall ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap Select [ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap(TM) 5.0]. To uninstall Evernote for Windows Select [Evernote].
  • Page 462: Uninstalling In Mac Os

    Uninstalling the Software Uninstalling in Mac OS This section explains how to uninstall the following software: ScanSnap Manager (→ page 462) CardMinder (→ page 464) ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap (→ page 465) ScanSnap Online Update (→ page 466) ABBYY FineReader Express Edition for Mac (→ page 467) Evernote for Mac (→...
  • Page 463 Uninstalling the Software HINT If ScanSnap Manager has been configured as a login item with a user account other than the current one, remove it in the following procedure: 1. Log in under the user account where ScanSnap Manager is set as a login item. 2.
  • Page 464 Uninstalling the Software CardMinder Turn on the computer and log in as a user with Administrator privileges. Exit CardMinder if it is running. From the sidebar in Finder, select [Applications] → [CardMinder], and drag the [CardMinder] folder into the Trash. Empty the Trash.
  • Page 465: Abbyy Finereader For Scansnap

    Uninstalling the Software ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap Turn on the computer and log in as a user with Administrator privileges. Exit ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap if it is running. From the sidebar in Finder, select [Applications] → [ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap], and drag the [ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap] folder into the Trash.
  • Page 466 Uninstalling the Software ScanSnap Online Update HINT Before uninstalling ScanSnap Online Update, check that the following software has not been installed. ScanSnap Manager CardMinder Turn on the computer and log in as a user with Administrator privileges. From the sidebar in Finder, select [Applications] → [ScanSnap Online Update] →...
  • Page 467 Uninstalling the Software ABBYY FineReader Express Edition for Mac Turn on the computer and log in as a user with Administrator privileges. Exit ABBYY FineReader Express Edition for Mac if it is running. From the sidebar in Finder, select [Applications] → [ABBYY FineReader Express], and drag [ABBYY FineReader Express] into the Trash.
  • Page 468: Setting Items By Scanning Method

    Setting Items by Scanning Method Setting Items by Scanning Method Setting items that you can configure in the ScanSnap setup dialog box/window differ depending on a scanning method. You can select a scanning method in accordance with the usage. Profile (→page 468) Application...
  • Page 469 Setting Items by Scanning Method Application Application ScanSnap Setting Item Quick Menu Profile Folder None (Scan to File) Adobe(R) Acrobat(R) Adobe(R) Reader(R) Scan to CardMinder ScanSnap Organizer ABBYY Scan to Excel(R) ABBYY Scan to PowerPoint(R) ABBYY Scan to Word ABBYY Scan to Searchable PDF Scan to Folder Scan to E-mail Scan to Picture Folder...
  • Page 470 Setting Items by Scanning Method Setting Item Quick Menu Profile None (Scan to File) Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Acrobat Professional or Adobe Acrobat Standard Adobe Reader Preview Scan to Folder Scan to E-mail Scan to Print Searchable PDF Converter CardMinder Scan to Mobile Scan to Dropbox Scan to Evernote (Document)
  • Page 471: Image Quality

    Setting Items by Scanning Method Scanning Image quality Setting Item Quick Menu Profile ScanSnap Folder Automatic resolution Normal (Color/Gray: 150 dpi, B&W: 300 dpi) Better (Color/Gray: 200 dpi, B&W: 400 dpi) Best (Color/Gray: 300 dpi, B&W: 600 dpi) Excellent (Color/Gray: 600 dpi, B&W: 1200 dpi) Color mode Setting Item Quick Menu...
  • Page 472 Setting Items by Scanning Method Automatic image rotation Setting Item Quick Menu Profile ScanSnap Folder Automatic image rotation Blank page removal Setting Item Quick Menu Profile ScanSnap Folder Blank page removal Continue scanning after last page Setting Item Quick Menu Profile ScanSnap Folder...
  • Page 473: File Option

    Setting Items by Scanning Method File option File format Setting Item Quick Menu Profile ScanSnap Folder PDF (*.pdf) JPEG (*.jpg) Set the marked text as a keyword for the PDF file Setting Item Quick Menu Profile ScanSnap Folder First marked section All marked sections Convert to Searchable PDF Setting Item...
  • Page 474: Paper Size

    Setting Items by Scanning Method Option Setting Item Quick Menu Profile ScanSnap Folder Multipage PDF (whole batch in one PDF) Generate one PDF file per (n) page(s) Output in PDF/A-1b Set a password for PDF file Paper Paper size Setting Item Quick Menu Profile ScanSnap...
  • Page 475 Setting Items by Scanning Method Customize Setting Item Quick Menu Profile ScanSnap Folder Customize Carrier Sheet Settings Setting Item Quick Menu Profile ScanSnap Folder Carrier Sheet Settings Multifeed Setting Item Quick Menu Profile ScanSnap Folder None Check Length Check Overlapping [Ultrasonic] Compression Compression rate Setting Item...
  • Page 476: Purchasing/Cleaning The Carrier Sheet

    The Carrier Sheet should be replaced approximately every 500 scans. However, replace it if damage or dirt is noticeable. To purchase the Carrier Sheet, contact your FUJITSU dealer or an authorized FUJITSU scanner service provider. For more details, refer to the following Web page:...
  • Page 477: Cleaning The Carrier Sheet

    Purchasing/Cleaning the Carrier Sheet Cleaning the Carrier Sheet As you keep using the Carrier Sheet, dirt and dust will accumulate on the surface and the inside. Clean the Carrier Sheet regularly because it may result in scanning errors. How to perform cleaning Gently wipe the dirt and dust off the surface and the inside of the Carrier Sheet with a cloth moistened with Cleaner F1/mild detergent.
  • Page 478: Wireless Lan Specifications

    Wireless LAN Specifications Wireless LAN Specifications The following table summarizes the wireless LAN specifications of the ScanSnap. iX500 Model name IEEE802.11b / IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11n Observed standards 2.412 GHz to 2.462 GHz / 2.412 GHz to 2.472 GHz Frequency (*1) 1 to 11 ch / 1 to 13 ch Channels (*1)
  • Page 479: Installation Specifications

    Installation Specifications Installation Specifications The following table summarizes the installation specifications of the ScanSnap. Item Specification Outer dimensions Min.: 292 × 159 × 168 (mm) / 11.50 × 6.26 × 6.61 (in.) (Width × Depth × Height) (when the ADF paper chute (cover) is closed) Max.: 292 ×...
  • Page 480: About Maintenance

    About Maintenance Contact your FUJITSU scanner dealer or an authorized FUJITSU scanner service provider for repairs on this product. For more details, refer to the following Web page: http://imagescanner.fujitsu.com/warranty.html ATTENTION For safety reasons, never attempt repairs by yourself.
  • Page 481: Index

    Index ..........439 Cleaner F1 Cleaning ABBYY FineReader Express Edition ........477 Carrier Sheet ............ 70 for Mac ......439 cleaning materials ....69 ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap ...... 441 inside of the ScanSnap ..........78 Windows ....440 outside of the ScanSnap ..........
  • Page 482 Index ..........33 operating system extension ..........71 Windows ..........74 Mac OS ......23 features of the ScanSnap ..........262 PDF/A file ..........447 pick roller generate one PDF file per (n) page(s) ........34 power connector .......... 251 Windows ..........
  • Page 483 Index ......69 Scan to E-mail ScanSnap Online Update .......... 139 Windows ..........78 Windows ..........301 Mac OS ..........98 Mac OS Scan to Evernote (Document) ....69, 78, 126 ScanSnap Organizer .......... 167 Windows ......52, 54 ScanSnap password ..........
  • Page 484 Index uninstalling .......... 460 Windows ..........462 Mac OS ......... 34 USB connector .......... 33 Wi-Fi indicator ..........34 Wi-Fi switch ........ 42, 44, 50 wireless LAN wireless LAN connection ....54 computer to the ScanSnap ....55 mobile device to the ScanSnap ...
  • Page 485 ScanSnap iX500 Operator's Guide P3PC-4202-03ENZ0 Issue date: July 2013 Issued by: PFU LIMITED The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. PFU LIMITED assumes no liability for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of this product, and any claims by a third party.

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