You can save scanned data on the USB flash drive using the operation panel of the machine.
ImportantDo not remove the USB flash drive 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 USB flash drive 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.
Make sure that the machine is turned on.
Insert the USB flash drive into the USB flash drive port.
Press the SCAN button.
The Scan menu screen is displayed.
NoteIf the Scan standby screen for forwarding the data to the USB-connected computer is displayed on the LCD, press the Menu button to display the Scan menu screen.
Use the 
button to select Save to, then press the OK button.
Use the button to select USB flash drive, then press the OK button.
Specify the scan settings.
Specify each scan setting in order.
NoteFor details on each setting item:
Make sure that Scan size is selected, then press the OK button.
Use the button to select the scan size, then press the OK button.
Make sure that Data format is selected, then press the OK button.
Use the button to select the data format, then press the OK button.
Make sure that Scan resolution is selected, then press the OK button.
Use the button to select the scan resolution, then press the OK button.
The Scan standby screen is displayed after all the settings have been specified.
NoteWhen the Scan menu screen is displayed, you can use the button to select the setting item.
If you select Compact PDF for Data format and press the OK button, the Scan standby screen is displayed.
Load the original document on the platen glass or in the ADF.
Press the Color button for color scanning, or the Black button for black & white scanning.
NoteIf the original is not loaded properly, a message is displayed on the LCD. Load the original on the platen glass or in the ADF according to the scan settings.
If you load the original in the ADF:
The machine starts scanning and scanned data is saved on the USB flash drive.
If you load the original on the platen glass:
When you select JPEG for Data format, the machine starts scanning and scanned data is saved on the USB flash drive.
When you select PDF or Compact PDF for Data format, the confirmation screen asking you if you continue scanning is displayed after scanning is complete.
Selecting Yes and pressing the OK button allow you to scan the originals continuously. Load the next document on the platen glass and start scanning.
By selecting No and pressing the OK button, scanning is complete and the data is saved on the USB flash drive 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 or from the document output slot after scanning is complete.
NoteIf the USB flash drive 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 USB flash drive 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: The date and time of saving as set in the machine.
For details on how to set the date and time:
Importing the Scanned Data Saved on a USB Flash Drive to the Computer
You can import the scanned data saved on a USB flash drive to the computer. After scanning the data, connect the USB flash drive to the computer, then import the data.
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