Saving Scanned Data on the Memory Card Using the Operation Panel of the Machine

You can save scanned data on the memory card using the operation panel.

Important

  • Do not remove the memory card from the machine under the following conditions:

    • While scanning is in progress

    • Before saving the scanned data

  • For safety reasons, we recommend backing up the scanned data saved on a memory card to another media periodically to avoid unexpected accidents.

  • We assume no responsibility for damage to or loss of data for whatever reason even within the warranty period.

  1. Make sure that the machine is turned on.

  2. Flick the HOME screen, then tap Scan.

    Using the Operation Panel

    The screen for selecting to which you save the data is displayed.

    figure: Touch screen

    Note

    • If the Scan standby screen for forwarding the data to the computer is displayed on the touch screen, tap to display the screen for selecting to which you save the data.

  3. Insert the memory card into the card slot.

    Note

    • If you insert the memory card into the card slot before selecting Scan on the HOME screen, a screen other than Scan is displayed.

      If both photo files and PDF files are saved on the memory card, the confirmation screen to select which file you print is displayed.

      If you touch the HOME button, the HOME screen is displayed.

  4. Tap Memory card.

  5. Tap Save to memory card.

    The Scan standby screen is displayed.

  6. Adjust the settings as necessary.

    figure: Touch screen

    1. Tap to select the document type.

      Document

      Scans the original on the platen glass as a document data applying the settings specified in Scan settings.

      Photo

      Scans the original on the platen glass as a photo data applying the settings specified in Scan settings.

    2. Tap to display Scan settings screen.

      For details on the setting items:

      Setting Items on the Operation Panel of the Machine

    3. Tap to display how to load the original.

    4. Tap to display the screen to select the destination.

  7. Load the original on the platen glass.

  8. Touch the Color button for color scanning, or the Black button for black & white scanning.

    • If you select ON for Preview on the scan setting screen:

      The preview screen is displayed before saving the scanned original on the memory card.

      figure: Touch screen

      1. The preview screen of the scanning data is displayed.

        Displayed when you select PDF or Compact PDF for Format on the scan setting screen.

      2. Tap to rotate the preview screen.

      3. Tap to save the scanned original on the memory card.

      4. Tap to rescan the original.

    • If you select JPEG for Format on the scan setting screen:

      The machine starts scanning and scanned data is saved on the memory card.

    • If you select PDF or Compact PDF for Format on the scan setting screen:

      The confirmation screen asking you if you continue scanning is displayed after scanning is complete.

      figure: Touch screen

      If you continue scanning, load the original on the platen glass and start scanning.

      If you do not continue scanning, tap End. The scanned data is saved on the memory card in one PDF file.

      When you scan the originals continuously, you can save up to 100 pages of images in one PDF file.

    Remove the original on the platen glass after scanning is complete.

    Note

    • If the memory card becomes full while scanning images is in progress, only the images already scanned can be saved.

    • You can save up to 2000 files of scanned data in both PDF and JPEG data format.

    • The folder and file name of scanned data saved on the memory card is as follows:

      • Folder name: (file extension: PDF): CANON_SC\DOCUMENT\0001

      • Folder name: (file extension: JPG): CANON_SC\IMAGE\0001

      • File name: Running numbers, starting from SCN_0001

      • File date: 01/01/2013

  • Importing the Scanned Data Saved on a Memory Card to the Computer

    When you import the scanned data saved on a memory card to the computer, import the data after performing either of the operations below:

    -Turning the machine off, then turn it back on.

    -Removing the memory card, then reinsert it into the card slot.