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P3PC-4202-03ENZ0

Operator's Guide

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.

We hope that this manual will provide you with useful information in order to utilize the ScanSnap.

If you are using a Windows→ operating system, either Adobe→ Acrobat→ (7.0 or later) or Adobe→ Reader→ (7.0 or later) is required to display or print this manual.

Safety Information

The attached "Safety Precautions" manual contains important information about the safe and correct use of the ScanSnap. Make sure that you read and understand it before using the ScanSnap.

Trademarks

Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Windows Live, Internet Explorer, and Entourage are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Word is the product of Microsoft Corporation in the United States.

Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, OS X, iPhoto, iTunes, and App Store are trademarks of Apple Inc.

Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat, and Reader are either registered trademarks or trade names of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Intel and Intel Core are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

ABBYY™ FineReader™ Engine ♥ ABBYY. OCR by ABBYY ABBYY and FineReader are trademarks of ABBYY.

Evernote is a registered trademark or trademark of Evernote Corporation.

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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). For details concerning the conditions of the licenses, refer to "Terms and Conditions for End User License" (file name: OSS_License.pdf) contained in the Setup DVD-ROM.

ScanSnap, the ScanSnap logo, ScanSnap Manager, ScanSnap Organizer, CardMinder, and Rack2-Filer are registered trademarks or trademarks of PFU LIMITED in Japan. Other company names and product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective companies.

Manufacturer

PFU LIMITED

International Sales Dept., Imaging Business Division, Products Group

Solid Square East Tower 580 Horikawa-cho, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi,

Kanagawa 212-8563, Japan

Phone: (81-44)-540-4538

♥ PFU LIMITED 2012-2013

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Manuals

Read the following manuals as needed when using the ScanSnap.

Manual	Description	Location
Safety Precautions	Read this manual before you	Included in the package.
	start using the product because	You can also refer to this manual by
	it contains important information	following the procedure below when the
	about the safe use of the	software has been installed.
	ScanSnap.
		Select [Start] menu → [All Programs] →
		[ScanSnap Manager] → [Safety
		Precautions] (for Windows 8, right-click
		the Start screen, and select [All apps] on
		the app bar → [Safety Precautions] under
		[ScanSnap Manager]).
		From the sidebar in Finder, select
		[Applications] → [ScanSnap] → [Manual],
		and then double-click [Safety
		Precautions].
ScanSnap iX500	This manual explains about the
Getting Started	ScanSnap package contents,	Select [Start] menu → [All Programs] →
	software installation, connecting	[ScanSnap Manager] → [Getting Started]
	the ScanSnap, and checking	(for Windows 8, right-click the Start
	the operation.	screen, and select [All apps] on the app
		bar → [Getting Started] under [ScanSnap
		Manager]).
		From the sidebar in Finder, select
		[Applications] → [ScanSnap] → [Manual],
		and then double-click [Getting Started].
ScanSnap iX500	Read this manual for
Operator's Guide	information about the basic	Select [Start] menu → [All Programs] →
(this manual)	operations of the ScanSnap,	[ScanSnap Manager] → [Operator's
	software installation, scanning	Guide] (for Windows 8, right-click the Start
	methods, various settings, and	screen, and select [All apps] on the app
	handling of the ScanSnap.	bar → [Operator's Guide] under
		[ScanSnap Manager]).
		From the sidebar in Finder, select
		[Applications] → [ScanSnap] → [Manual],
		and then double-click [Operator's Guide].

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	Manual	Description	Location
	Troubleshooting	Read this manual when you
	(installation)	failed to install the software or	z Click [Manuals] → [Troubleshooting
		when the ScanSnap does not	(installation)] in the [ScanSnap Setup]
		operate normally after software	dialog box that appears when you
		installation. It explains about the	insert the Setup DVD-ROM into the
		resolutions for such troubles.	DVD-ROM drive.
			z Select [Start] menu → [All Programs]
			→ [ScanSnap Manager] →
			[Troubleshooting (installation)] (for
			Windows 8, right-click the Start screen,
			and select [All apps] on the app bar →
			[Troubleshooting (installation)] under
			[ScanSnap Manager]).
			z Double-click the [Troubleshooting
			(installation)] icon in the [ScanSnap]
			window that appears when you insert
			the Setup DVD-ROM into the DVD-
			ROM drive.
			z From the sidebar in Finder, select
			[Applications] → [ScanSnap] →
			[Manual], and double-click
			[Troubleshooting (installation)].
	ScanSnap Connect	Read this manual for	Start ScanSnap Connect Application on
	Application User's Guide	information about connecting	the iOS mobile device, tap [ ] on the
	(iOS)	the mobile device and the	[File List] screen, and then tap [Help] on
		computer, ScanSnap Connect	the [Information] screen that appears.
		Application operations on the
	ScanSnap Connect		Start ScanSnap Connect Application on
		mobile device, settings and
	Application User's Guide		the Android mobile device, and when the
		receiving files.
	(Android)		[File List] screen is displayed, press the
			[Menu] button on the device or tap the
			software [Menu] to display the menu. Tap
			[ ] in the menu, and then tap [Help] on
			the [Information] screen that appears.

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	Manual	Description	Location
		Read these manuals when
	ScanSnap Organizer	using this product for the first	Select [Start] menu → [All Programs] →
	User's Guide	time, or when you need more	[ScanSnap Organizer] → [Manual] (for
		information in general, on	Windows 8, right-click the Start screen,
		product features and operating	and select [All apps] on the app bar →
		environment.	[Manual] under [ScanSnap Organizer]).
	CardMinder User's Guide
			Select [Start] menu → [All Programs] →
			[CardMinder] → [Manual] (for Windows 8,
			right-click the Start screen, and select [All
			apps] on the app bar → [Manual] under
			[CardMinder]).
			From the sidebar in Finder, select
			[Applications] → [CardMinder] →
			[Manual], and then double-click [User's
			Guide].
		Read these manuals when
	Scan to Microsoft	using this product for the first	Select [Start] menu → [All Programs] →
	SharePoint User Guide	time, or when you need more	[KnowledgeLake] → [Scan to Microsoft
		information on product features,	SharePoint User Guide] (for Windows 8,
		dialog boxes/windows,	right-click the Start screen, and select [All
		operating environment and	apps] on the app bar → [Scan to Microsoft
		functions.	SharePoint User Guidel] under
			[KnowledgeLake]).
		Read this manual when
	ABBYY FineReader for	questions or problems	Select [Start] menu → [All Programs] →
	ScanSnap User's Guide	regarding operations (e.g. when	[ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap(TM)
		setting items) arise.	5.0] → [User's Guide] (for Windows 8,
			right-click the Start screen, and select [All
			apps] on the app bar → [User's Guide]
			under [ABBYY FineReader for
			ScanSnap(TM) 5.0]).

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	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.	z	The ScanSnap Manager icon			is
		This Help file explains about
				displayed in the menu that appears
		scanner operations, operational
				when you click	in the notification
		troubles and their resolution,
				area. Right-click the ScanSnap
		dialog boxes/windows and
				Manager icon	, and then select
		messages.
				[Help] → [Help] from the menu that
				appears.
			z Select [Start] menu → [All Programs]
				→ [ScanSnap Manager] → [ScanSnap
				Manager Help] (for Windows 8, right-
				click the Start screen, and select [All
				apps] on the app bar → [ScanSnap
				Manager Help] under [ScanSnap
				Manager]).
			z	Click the Help button (		) for
				ScanSnap Manager.
			z Press the [F1] key on the keyboard
				when a dialog box is displayed.
			z Click the [Help] button in each dialog
				box.
			z Click the ScanSnap Manager icon
				in the Dock while pressing the [control]
				key on the keyboard, and then select
				[Help] → [Help] from the menu that
				appears.
			z	Click the Help button (		) for
				ScanSnap Manager.
			z From the menu bar, select [Help] →
				[ScanSnap Manager Help].

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	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	z Select [Start] menu → [All Programs]
		operations, dialog boxes/	→ [ScanSnap Online Update] →
		windows and messages.	[Help] (for Windows 8, right-click the
			Start screen, and select [All apps] on
			the app bar → [Help] under [ScanSnap
			Online Update]).
			z Press the [F1] key on the keyboard
			when a dialog box is displayed.
			z Click the [Help] button in each dialog
			box.
			z Click the Help button (	) for
			ScanSnap online update.
			z From the menu bar, select [Help] →
			[ScanSnap Online Update Help].
	ScanSnap Wireless Setup	Read this Help file when	Refer to this Help by either of the following
	Tool Help	questions or problems	methods:
		regarding operations arise.
		This Help file explains about	z Press the [F1] key on the keyboard
		scanner operations, operational	when a dialog box is displayed.
		troubles and their resolution,	z Click [About this screen] or [About this
		dialog boxes/windows and	message] on each screen.
		messages.
			z Click the Help button (	) in each
			window.
		Read these Help files when	For details about how to start up the Help,
	ScanSnap Organizer	questions or problems	refer to the User's Guide for each product.
	Help	regarding operations (e.g. when
		setting items) arise.
	CardMinder Help
		These Help files explain about
		operations, dialog boxes/
		windows and messages.
		Read these Help files when
	Adobe Acrobat Help	questions or problems	From the menu bar, select [Help] →
		regarding operations (e.g. when	[Adobe Acrobat XI Help].
		setting items) arise.
	ABBYY FineReader for		From the menu bar, select [Help] →
	ScanSnap Help		ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap Help.

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Structure of This Manual

This manual consists of the following:

ScanSnap Overview

This chapter covers the features of the ScanSnap, an overview of ScanSnap Manager, and how to use the ScanSnap via wireless LAN, as well as the basic operations of the ScanSnap.

Installing the Software

This chapter explains about the software bundled with the ScanSnap, system requirements and installation procedures.

Using the ScanSnap (for Windows Users)/Using the ScanSnap (for Mac OS Users)

This chapter explains how to perform scanning and how to set the ScanSnap Manager.

Troubleshooting

This chapter provides references for resolving troubles such as removing jammed documents.

Daily Care

This chapter explains about the cleaning materials and how to clean the ScanSnap.

Consumables

This chapter explains how to replace the consumables.

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.

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 ScanSnap" for a better understanding of ScanSnap operations.

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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.

Indication			Description
			This indication alerts operators to an operation that, if not
			strictly observed, may result in severe injury or death.
			This indication alerts operators to an operation that, if not
			strictly observed, may result in safety hazards to personnel or
			damage to the product.

Besides warning indicators, the following symbols are also used in this manual.

Symbol Description

This symbol indicates operations using Windows.

This symbol indicates operations using Mac OS.

Arrow Symbols in This Manual

Right-arrow symbols [→] are used to connect icons or menu options you should select in succession.

Example: Select [Start] menu → [Computer].

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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.

z Icon in the notification area

The ScanSnap Manager icon is displayed in the menu which appears when you click in the notification area.

To have the ScanSnap Manager icon always displayed in the notification area, drag the icon and drop it onto the notification area.

The notification area is located at the far right of the taskbar.

The explanations in the manual use the case in which the ScanSnap Manager icon is always displayed in the notification area.

Mac OS screen

The screenshots used in this manual are of Mac OS X v10.7.

The actual windows and operations may differ depending on the operating system.

The screen examples in this manual are subject to change without notice in the interest of product development.

If the actual screen differs from the screen examples in this manual, operate by following the actual displayed screen.

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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.

1. Right-click the Start screen.

2. Click [All apps] on the app bar.

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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	Windows® 7 Starter operating system, English Version
	Windows® 7 Home Premium operating system, English Version
	Windows® 7 Professional operating system, English Version
	Windows® 7 Enterprise operating system, English Version
	Windows® 7 Ultimate operating system, English Version
Windows Vista	Windows Vista® Home Basic operating system, English Version
	Windows Vista® Home Premium operating system, English Version
	Windows Vista® Business operating system, English Version
	Windows Vista® Enterprise operating system, English Version
	Windows Vista® Ultimate operating system, English Version
Windows XP	Windows® XP Home Edition operating system, English Version
	Windows® XP Professional operating system, English Version
Windows	Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP operating system
Microsoft Office	Microsoft® Office
Word	Microsoft® Word 2013
	Microsoft® Word 2010
	Microsoft® Office Word 2007
	Microsoft® Office Word 2003
	Microsoft® Word for Mac 2011
	Microsoft® Word 2008 for Mac
	Microsoft® Word 2004 for Mac
Excel	Microsoft® Excel® 2013
	Microsoft® Excel® 2010
	Microsoft® Office Excel® 2007
	Microsoft® Office Excel® 2003
	Microsoft® Excel® for Mac 2011
	Microsoft® Excel® 2008 for Mac
	Microsoft® Excel® 2004 for Mac

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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
	Microsoft® PowerPoint® 2004 for Mac
SharePoint	Microsoft® SharePoint® Server 2010, English Version
	Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Server 2007, English Version
	Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Portal Server 2003, English Version
	Microsoft® SharePoint® Foundation 2010, English Version
	Microsoft® Windows® SharePoint® Services 2.0/3.0, English Version
Internet Explorer	Windows® Internet Explorer®
	Microsoft® Internet Explorer®
Windows Live Mail	Windows Live™ Mail
Windows Mail	Microsoft® Windows® Mail
Outlook	Microsoft® Outlook® 2013
	Microsoft® Outlook® 2010
	Microsoft® Office Outlook® 2007
	Microsoft® Office Outlook® 2003
Outlook Express	Microsoft® Outlook® Express
Outlook for Mac	Microsoft® Outlook® for Mac
.NET Framework	Microsoft® .NET Framework
Entourage	Microsoft® Entourage®
Mac OS	OS X v10.8, Mac OS X v10.7, or Mac OS X v10.6
Adobe Acrobat	Adobe® Acrobat®
Adobe Reader	Adobe® Reader®
ABBYY FineReader for	ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap™
ScanSnap	All the descriptions in this manual assume the usage of ABBYY FineReader
	for ScanSnap bundled with the ScanSnap. Unless otherwise specified, the
	term ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap refers to the ABBYY FineReader for
	ScanSnap bundled with the ScanSnap.
	Note that ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap may be upgraded without notice.
	If the descriptions differ from the actual displayed screens, refer to ABBYY
	FineReader for ScanSnap Help.
Google Docs	Google Docs™
Android	Android™
WPS	Wi-Fi Protected Setup™

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Abbreviation Used	Designation
Wireless access point	Wireless access point
	Wireless router
ScanSnap	Color Image Scanner ScanSnap iX500
Carrier Sheet	ScanSnap Carrier Sheet

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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...................................................................	12
Abbreviations Used in This Manual............................................	13
ScanSnap Overview ....................................................................	22
Features of the ScanSnap ...........................................................	23
Simple ......................................................................................................	23
Speedy.....................................................................................................	23
Compact...................................................................................................	24
Use in a Manner That Best Suits Your Intended Use ..............................	24
Linkage Functions to Increase Range of Useful Applications..................	25
Save Data to a Computer via Wireless LAN ............................................	25
Save Data Easily to Mobile Devices ........................................................	26
Easy Linkage with Cloud Services...........................................................	26
Creating Data According to Intended Application ....................................	27
Scan Easily Using Automatic Functions ..................................................	29
Bundled Software Can Be Used with Various Applications .....................	30
Other Useful Functions ............................................................................	31

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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.............................................................................	42
Scan from a Wireless LAN-connected Mobile Device .............................	44
Turning the ScanSnap ON/OFF...................................................	45
Turning the ScanSnap ON.......................................................................	45
Turning the ScanSnap OFF .....................................................................	47
Sleep Mode..............................................................................................	48
Automatic Power OFF..............................................................................	49
Connecting the ScanSnap to a Wireless LAN ...........................	50
Preparation ..............................................................................................	51
Set a Wireless LAN Using the ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool...............	52
Connect a Computer to the ScanSnap ....................................................	54
Connect a Mobile Device to the ScanSnap .............................................	55
Reconnect to a Wireless Access Point
Using the ScanSnap WPS Button............................................................	56
Documents for Scanning.............................................................	58
Conditions for Documents to Scan ..........................................................	58
Conditions for Using the Carrier Sheet ....................................................	60
How to Load Documents .............................................................	63
Installing the Software ................................................................	68
Bundled Software Overview........................................................	69
System Requirements..................................................................	71
Windows ..................................................................................................	71
Mac OS ....................................................................................................	74

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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 ...............................................................................	.......... 94
Installing in Mac OS .....................................................................	96
How to Install the Software ............................................................	.......... 96
ScanSnap Software .......................................................................	.......... 98
ABBYY FineReader Express Edition for Mac ................................	........ 103
Dropbox for Mac ............................................................................	........ 106
Evernote for Mac............................................................................	........ 108
SugarSync Manager for Mac .......................................................	.......... 111
Using the ScanSnap (for Windows Users) ..............................	113
Basic Scanning Operation Flow ...............................................	114
Selecting a Profile Depending on the Document ...........................	........ 114
Scanning ........................................................................................	........ 116
Stopping the Scan..........................................................................	........ 118
Using ScanSnap with the Quick Menu .....................................	119
Saving Data in ScanSnap Organizer .............................................	........ 124
Storing Business Cards in CardMinder..........................................	........ 127
Saving Data in a Specified Folder.........................................	................. 131
Attaching Files to E-Mail ................................................................	........ 137
Using the ScanSnap as a Copy Machine ......................................	........ 142
Saving Data in Rack2-Filer Smart................................................	.......... 146
Saving Data in Magic Desktop.........................................................	...... 150
Saving Data to a Mobile Device............................................	................. 152
Saving Data to Your Dropbox Folder .............................................	........ 161
Saving Documents to Evernote ...................................................	.......... 165
Saving Handwritten Notes to Evernote ..........................................	........ 169
Saving Documents to Google Docs ...............................................	........ 172
Posting to Salesforce Chatter ...............................................	................. 177
Saving Data to Your SugarSync Folder .........................................	........ 183
Converting into Word/Excel/PowerPoint Documents.....................	........ 188

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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..........................................................................	217
Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use.........	222
Scanning Only One Side of a Document ...............................................	222
Scanning Color Documents in Gray or Black & White ...........................	224
Scanning Color Documents in High Compression.................................	226
Deleting Blank Pages.............................................................................	228
Correcting Skewed Character Strings....................................................	230
Rotating the Scanned Image to its Correct Orientation .........................	232
Reducing Bleed-Through .......................................................................	234
Scanning Documents of Different Widths or Lengths in One Batch ......	236
Scanning Documents Larger Than A4/Letter Size.................................	240
Scanning Documents Such as Photographs and Clippings...................	245
Long Page Scanning..............................................................................	249
Saving Scanned Images in Multiple PDF Files ......................................	251
Creating Searchable PDF Files .............................................................	253
Setting Keywords in PDF Files ..............................................................	256
Setting Passwords for PDF Files ...........................................................	262
Creating PDF/A Files .............................................................................	266
Configuring ScanSnap Manager...............................................	268
How to Configure Scan Settings ............................................................	268
Quick Menu Settings..............................................................................	271
Automatic Linkage with Applications......................................................	276
ScanSnap's Communication Status.......................................................	280
Showing the Scanning Progress............................................................	283
Using the ScanSnap (for Mac OS Users)................................	285
Basic Scanning Operation Flow ...............................................	286
Selecting a Profile Depending on the Document ...................................	286
Scanning ................................................................................................	288

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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..................................................	316
Saving Data to a Mobile Device.............................................................	320
Saving Data to Your Dropbox Folder .....................................................	333
Saving Documents to Evernote .............................................................	337
Saving Handwritten Notes to Evernote ..................................................	341
Saving Documents to Google Docs .......................................................	344
Posting to Salesforce Chatter ................................................................	349
Saving Data to Your SugarSync Folder .................................................	355
Converting into Word/Excel/PowerPoint Documents.............................	359
Saving Scanned Images in iPhoto .........................................................	366
Profile ..........................................................................................	369
How to Configure Scan Settings ............................................................	370
Profile Management...............................................................................	370
How to Perform a Scan..........................................................................	379
Creating Scanned Images Depending on Intended Use.........	381
Scanning Only One Side of a Document ...............................................	381
Scanning Color Documents in Gray or Black & White ...........................	383
Deleting Blank Pages.............................................................................	385
Correcting Skewed Character Strings....................................................	387
Rotating Scanned Image to its Correct Orientation ...............................	389
Reducing Bleed-Through .......................................................................	391
Scanning Documents of Different Widths or Lengths in One Batch ......	393
Scanning Documents Larger Than A4/Letter Size.................................	397
Scanning Documents Such as Photographs and Clippings...................	402
Long Page Scanning..............................................................................	406
Saving Scanned Images in Multiple PDF Files ......................................	408
Creating Searchable PDF Files .............................................................	410
Setting Keywords in PDF Files ..............................................................	414
Saving Two Files or Pages into One Double-Page Spread Image ........	420
Configuring ScanSnap Manager...............................................	421
How to Configure Scan Settings ............................................................	421

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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 .............................................................................	446
Part Numbers and Replacement Cycle of Consumables .......	447
Replacing the Roller Set ............................................................	450
Appendix ....................................................................................	457
ScanSnap Online Update...........................................................	458
Uninstalling the Software ..........................................................	460
Uninstalling in Windows .........................................................................	460
Uninstalling in Mac OS...........................................................................	462
Setting Items by Scanning Method...........................................	468
Purchasing/Cleaning the Carrier Sheet....................................	476
Purchasing the Carrier Sheet.................................................................	476
Cleaning the Carrier Sheet ....................................................................	477
Wireless LAN Specifications.....................................................	478
Installation Specifications .........................................................	479
About Maintenance ....................................................................	480
Index ...........................................................................................	481

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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 ............................	50
Documents for Scanning..............................................................	58
How to Load Documents ..............................................................	63

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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.

The Quick Menu makes the operation easy even for beginners

The Quick Menu will allow you to start using the ScanSnap right away even if it is your first time. Simply press the [Scan] button on the scanner to scan your document, and then the Quick Menu will appear where you can select the desired action.

(→ page 119) (→ page 291)

Speedy

Speedy scanning

Double-sided color documents of A4 or Letter size can be scanned at approximately 25 sheets/minute.

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Features of the ScanSnap

HINT

Scan test system and scan settings are as shown below.

z 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

z Scan settings Default settings

When the default settings are not used, and scanning is performed under the following conditions, scanning speed may slow down.

- When scanning documents in [B&W] (black & white) mode

Example: Scanning color brochures in [B&W] mode (converting a color image to black & white)

- When [Deskew by text on document] is enabled

- When creating a searchable PDF file

Scanning speed may also slow down when you have enabled other functions.

Compact

Small size saves desktop space

Smaller than an A4 or Letter size paper, the ScanSnap does not require much desktop space.

Use in a Manner That Best Suits Your Intended

Use

Compatible with both Windows and Mac OS

You can use the ScanSnap in a manner that best suits your intended use in either Windows or Mac OS.

ATTENTION

The following functions are not available for Mac OS:

z ScanSnap Folder

z Color high compression

z Place document face up

z Output in PDF/A-1b

z Set a password for PDF file

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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.

z Attach to e-mail (→ page 137)

z Print (→ page 142)

z Attach to e-mail (→ page 299)

z Print (→ page 304)

Share documents converted into digital data with others

You can conveniently share documents by saving the scanned image directly in SharePoint. (→ page 195)

Save Data to a Computer via Wireless LAN

Save documents converted into digital data to a computer

By connecting the ScanSnap to a computer via wireless LAN, you can save the image data in the computer.

Use the ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool to connect the ScanSnap to a wireless LAN. Once the ScanSnap is connected to a wireless LAN, even if the computer is away from the ScanSnap, you can use the ScanSnap in the same way as using the ScanSnap connected to a USB cable.

z Connecting the ScanSnap to a wireless LAN (→ page 50)

z ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool (→ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool Help).

ATTENTION

Only one computer can be connected to the ScanSnap.

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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.

z Save scanned images to a mobile device via your computer (→ page 152)

z Save directly to a mobile device (→ ScanSnap Connect Application User's Guide)

z Save scanned images to a mobile device via your computer (→ page 320)

z Save directly to a mobile device (→ ScanSnap Connect Application User's Guide)

Easy Linkage with Cloud Services

Access documents converted into digital data anytime, anywhere

ScanSnap Manager can be linked with the following cloud services. Through linkage with these services, you can access scanned images anytime from your computer or smartphone no matter where you are.

z Dropbox

z Evernote

z Google Docs

z Salesforce Chatter

z SugarSync

(→ page 122) (→ page 293)

HINT

"Cloud services" refer to services that allow the user to save documents or photos that have been converted into digital data to a network, and then access them when necessary from, for example, a computer or smartphone.

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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 & white documents, and add them as keywords for the PDF file.

z Create searchable PDF files

- Create using scan settings

By configuring scan settings to scan documents into searchable PDF files, you can link the searchable PDF files with various applications.

(→ page 253) (→ page 410)

- Create using the Quick Menu

z

You can create a searchable PDF file by using ScanSnap Organizer. (→ScanSnap Organizer Help)

z

You can create a searchable PDF file by using [Searchable PDF Converter]. (→ page 308)

- Create using ScanSnap Organizer

You can use ScanSnap Organizer to convert a created PDF file to a searchable PDF file. When you convert multiple PDF files, you can convert the files more efficiently by using the idle time of the computer.

(→ ScanSnap Organizer Help)

- Create using [Searchable PDF Converter]

You can use [Searchable PDF Converter] to convert created PDF files to searchable PDF files. When you convert multiple PDF files, you can convert the files more efficiently by using the idle time of the computer.

(→ page 313)

z Set keywords

- Create using scan settings

By configuring scan settings to set a marked character string as a keyword for the PDF file, you can link keyword-set PDF files with various applications.

(→ page 256)

(→ page 414)

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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.

(→ ScanSnap Manager Help)

Two separate scanned images can be merged into a single image

Two scanned images can be merged into a single image either vertically or horizontally. (→ ScanSnap Organizer Help)

(→ ScanSnap Manager Help)

Create PDF/A files

You can create PDF files that conform to PDF/A-1b which is a suitable file format when you need to store image data for a long time.

(→ page 266)

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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. This function will optimize your PDF file size.

Scan different size documents together (Automatic page size detection, Carrier Sheet mixed batch scanning)

Paper size is automatically recognized so that you do not need to change the paper size setting. The bundled Carrier Sheet allows you to scan documents larger than A4/Letter size as well as photographs and clippings. Multiple Carrier Sheets can be scanned at once and together with regular documents in the same batch.

z Automatic size detection (→ page 236)

z Carrier Sheet (→ page 240)

z Automatic size detection (→ page 393)

z Carrier Sheet (→ page 397)

Automatically set the resolution by the paper size (Automatic resolution function)

Documents are scanned at 300 dpi at first, then the image is saved at 300 dpi if the document length is 148 mm (5.83 in.) or less, and converted to 200 dpi for longer documents. When linked with a text recognition application (e.g. for scanning business cards), you can save high resolution image data without having to change the scan settings.

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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.

z 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)

- Drag and drop a keyword from the keyword list (Keyword Addition by Drag&Drop) The keywords can be viewed in thumbnails. (Keyword Overlay)

z Distributing files by keyword (Automatic Keyword Sort)

Files can also be sorted into folders according to the keyword set for files as a sorting condition.

z Search a variety of files (Search Engine Selection)

Files can be found quickly searched by file name, keyword, text or date.

z Cropping marked sections (Intelligent Cropping)

Selections on a page that are marked with a highlight pen can be cut and pasted elsewhere to create scrapbooks.

(→ ScanSnap Organizer Help)

Easy filing of business cards

Text recognition can be performed on business cards which then can be easily converted into digital data with the business card application. With CardMinder, you can create a database which facilitates data search of business cards converted into digital data.

The business card application is as follows:

CardMinder (→ page 127)

CardMinder (→ page 316)

Convert paper documents into Word/Excel/PowerPoint files

Use the "ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap" to directly convert the scanned image into a Word/Excel/PowerPoint file.

(→ page 188) (→ page 359)

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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 216)

Note: The ScanSnap does not conform to the TWAIN, ISIS and WIA standards.

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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.

D Opening the ADF paper chute (cover) turns on the ScanSnap.

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Parts and Functions

Stacker

Open to use the stacker.

D Stacks up the ejected documents.

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.

ADF release tab

Wi-Fi indicator

It indicates the connection status between the ScanSnap and your wireless access point as follows:

Blue (lit): Ready

Blue (flashing): Standby Orange (lit): Not Connectable

Orange (flashing): Not Connectable (WPS error)

Pull this tab to open the ADF top section.

[Scan] button (*)

Press this button to start scanning. Can be pressed even when the stacker is closed.

It indicates the status of the ScanSnap as follows:

Blue (lit): Ready

Blue (flashing): Scanning

Orange (flashing): Error

* : When the ScanSnap has turned off automatically because of the automatic power off function, either press the [Scan] button (this will not start scanning), or close the ADF paper chute (cover), then open it again to turn the ScanSnap back on.

For details, refer to "Automatic Power OFF" (page 49).

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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.

WPS button

Press this button to connect the ScanSnap to a WPS compatible wireless access point by using the push button method.

Wi-Fi switch

Turn this switch on to connect the ScanSnap to a wireless LAN.

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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

Dock

The ScanSnap Manager icon indicates whether or not ScanSnap Manager is successfully communicating with the ScanSnap. The appearance of the icon changes according to the communication status as shown below.

ScanSnap Manager icon

Status

Communicating

Not communicating

Connected to a computer via a wireless LAN

Connected to a mobile device via a wireless LAN

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ScanSnap Manager Overview

HINT

z 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).

z

When you add the ScanSnap Manager icon to the Dock, is constantly displayed.

A blue light appears under the ScanSnap Manager icon when ScanSnap Manager is running.

You can display the menu for scanning documents and ScanSnap Manager settings from the ScanSnap Manager icon.

z Right-clicking

Displays the Right-Click Menu.

For details, refer to "Right-Click Menu (Windows)" (page 37).

z Left-clicking

Displays the Left-Click Menu.

For details, refer to "Profile" (page 203).

z Clicking while pressing the [control] key on the keyboard Displays the ScanSnap Manager menu.

For details, refer to "ScanSnap Manager Menu (Mac OS)" (page 39).

z Clicking

Displays the Profile menu.

For details, refer to "Profile" (page 369).

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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].
Scan Button Settings	Displays the ScanSnap setup dialog box.
	You can configure the scan settings in this dialog box.
	"How to Configure Scan Settings" (page 268)
Profile Management	Displays the [ScanSnap Manager - Profile Management] dialog box.
	You cannot select [Profile Management] when the [Use Quick Menu] check
	box is selected in the ScanSnap setup dialog box.
	"Profile Management" (page 204)
Connect by Wi-Fi	Displays the [ScanSnap Manager - Connect by Wi-Fi] dialog box.
	You can connect the ScanSnap to a computer via wireless LAN.
	You cannot select [Connect by Wi-Fi] when the ScanSnap is connected to
	a computer vie a USB cable.
	"Connect a Computer to the ScanSnap" (page 54)
ScanSnap Folder Settings	Displays the ScanSnap setup dialog box.
	You can configure the scan settings for using ScanSnap Folder in this
	dialog box.
	"How to Configure Scan Settings" (page 268)
Show scanning results	After scanning is completed, a message appears to inform you whether
	blank pages are removed or the image is rotated.

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			ScanSnap Manager Overview
	Item	Function
	Check consumable status	Displays the [ScanSnap Manager - Check consumable status] dialog box.
		You can reset the consumable counters after replacing the consumables.
		"Consumables" (page 446)
	Help	Displays the following menu:
		z	Help
			Opens the ScanSnap Manager Help.
		z	Troubleshooting
			Displays [Troubleshooting] in the ScanSnap Manager Help.
		z	ScanSnap Portal Site
			Opens the ScanSnap global homepage
			(http://scansnap.fujitsu.com/).
		z	About ScanSnap Manager
			Displays the [ScanSnap Manager - Version Information] dialog box.
		z	Preferences
			Displays the [ScanSnap Manager - Preferences] dialog box.
		z	Online Update
			Starts the ScanSnap Online Update (page 458).
	To establish connection	Displayed when ScanSnap Manager is not communicating with the
		ScanSnap correctly.
	Exit	Exits ScanSnap Manager.
		"Exiting ScanSnap Manager" (page 48)

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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].
Simplex Scan	Scans only one side of the document. Follows the settings configured in
	[Settings].
Settings	Displays the ScanSnap setup window.
	You can configure the scan settings in this window.
	"How to Configure Scan Settings" (page 421)
Profile	Displays the Profile menu.
	You cannot select [Profile] when the [Use Quick Menu] checkbox is
	selected in the ScanSnap setup window.
	"Profile" (page 369)
Profile Management	Displays the [ScanSnap Manager - Profile Management] window.
	You cannot select [Profile Management] when the [Use Quick Menu]
	checkbox is selected in the ScanSnap setup window.
	"Profile Management" (page 370)
Connect by Wi-Fi	Displays the [ScanSnap Manager - Connect by Wi-Fi] dialog box.
	You can connect the ScanSnap to a computer via wireless LAN.
	You cannot select [Connect by Wi-Fi] when the ScanSnap is connected to
	a computer vie a USB cable.
	"Connect a Computer to the ScanSnap" (page 54)
Check consumable status	Displays the [ScanSnap Manager - Check consumable status] window.
	You can reset the consumable counters after replacing the consumables.
	"Consumables" (page 446)

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ScanSnap Manager Overview

Item	Function
Help	Displays the following menu:
	z	Help
		Opens the ScanSnap Manager Help.
	z	Troubleshooting
		Displays [Troubleshooting] in the ScanSnap Manager Help.
	z	ScanSnap Portal Site
		Opens the ScanSnap global homepage
		(http://scansnap.fujitsu.com/).
	z	About ScanSnap Manager
		Displays the [ScanSnap Manager - Version Information] window.
	z	Preferences
		Displays the [ScanSnap Manager - Preferences] window.
	z	Online Update
		Starts the ScanSnap Online Update (page 458).
To establish connection	Displayed when ScanSnap Manager is not communicating with the
	ScanSnap correctly.
Options	Displays the following menu:
	z	Keep in Dock
		Adds the ScanSnap Manager icon	to the Dock.
	z	Open at Login
		Automatically launches ScanSnap Manager when the computer is
		started up or logged in.
	z	Show in Finder
		Displays the contents of the [ScanSnap] folder by using the Finder.
Show All Windows (*)	Displays all windows from ScanSnap Manager in thumbnails.
Hide/Show	Hides or redisplays all windows of ScanSnap Manager that are being
	displayed.
Quit	Exits ScanSnap Manager.
	"Exiting ScanSnap Manager" (page 48)

* : Displayed for Mac OS X v10.7 or later.

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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

z For details about each application and how to perform scanning using the Quick Menu, refer to the following:

(→ page 119)

(→ page 291 )

z The Quick Menu display mode and applications display order can be changed. For details, refer to the following:

(→ page 271)

(→ page 424)

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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.

z Scan from a computer (→ page 42)

z Scan from a wireless LAN-connected mobile device (→ page 44)

Scan from a Computer

Connect the ScanSnap to the computer using a USB cable or a wireless LAN, and scan the document.

For details about how to connect the ScanSnap to a computer via wireless LAN, refer to "Connecting the ScanSnap to a Wireless LAN" (page 50).

Scan from a computer according to the following procedures.

Scanning using the Quick Menu

After scanning the document using ScanSnap, you can simply select the application from the displayed menu to save, send as e-mail, or print the scanned image, as well as link the ScanSnap with an application or cloud services.

Scanning using the Quick Menu is set on default.

Scan	Select an application	Save and use
	from the Quick Menu	the scanned images

For details, refer to the following.

(→ page 119) (→ page 291)

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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.

Select a previously	Scan	Save and use
set profile		the scanned images

For details, refer to the following.

(→ page 203) (→ page 369)

Scanning using ScanSnap Folder

By selecting ScanSnap Folder from the file selection window of the application, you can scan a document from ScanSnap. You can use the scanned document file directly in the application.

Select ScanSnap Folder	Scan	Save and use
from the file selection window		the scanned images

For details, refer to the following. (→ page 216)

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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.

The scanned images can be received directly on the mobile device.

Instructing to scan

Receiving the scanned images

ScanSnap Connect

Application

Refer to the following for details about how to connect the ScanSnap and a mobile device via wireless LAN and perform scanning.

z How to connect the ScanSnap and a mobile device via wireless LAN "Connecting the ScanSnap to a Wireless LAN" (page 50)

z How to scan from a mobile device

ScanSnap Connect Application User's Guide for your mobile device

ATTENTION

The following differences exist between scanning a document from a computer, and scanning a document from a mobile device via wireless LAN.

z Image quality

z Recognition of document color

z Recognition of blank pages

z Detection of paper size

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Turning the ScanSnap ON/OFF

Turning the ScanSnap ON/OFF

This section explains how to turn the ScanSnap ON/OFF.

Turning the ScanSnap ON

1. 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.

D The ScanSnap Manager icon appears in the notification area when Windows starts up.

HINT

z If the ScanSnap Manager icon is not displayed, select [Start] menu → [All Programs] → [ScanSnap Manager] → [ScanSnap Manager] (for Windows 8, right-click the Start screen, and select [All apps] on the app bar → [ScanSnap Manager] under [ScanSnap Manager]) to start up ScanSnap Manager.

z If ScanSnap Manager does not automatically start when you log on to your computer, register ScanSnap Manager in the following procedure:

1. Click the ScanSnap Manager icon , and then select [Help] → [Preferences] from the menu that appears.

D The [ScanSnap Manager - Preferences] dialog box appears.

2. In the [Auto Startup] tab, select the [Start up ScanSnap Manager when you log on] check box.

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Turning the ScanSnap ON/OFF

D The ScanSnap Manager icon appears in the Dock.

HINT

z 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.

z If ScanSnap Manager does not automatically start when you log on to your computer, select [Users & Groups] ([Accounts] on Mac OS X v10.6) → [Current User] ([My Account] on Mac OS X

v10.6) → [Login Items] → [ ] → [ScanSnap] → [ScanSnap Manager] in the [System Preferences] window to start up ScanSnap Manager.

2. Open the ADF paper chute (cover) of the ScanSnap to turn the power on.

Example: When a USB cable is used for connection

D The [Scan] button flashes in blue. The button returns to being lit normally when document scanning is enabled.

The ScanSnap Manager icon changes as shown below.

From to ( when a wireless LAN is used for connection). From to ( when a wireless LAN is used for connection).

ATTENTION

With some computers, the initialization of the ScanSnap may be performed several times when the computer is started up.

HINT

There may be a slight delay before the ScanSnap Manager icon changes to or ( or when a wireless LAN is used for connection) depending on your computer's performance, operating environment and load such as when multiple programs are running at the same time.

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Turning the ScanSnap ON/OFF

Turning the ScanSnap OFF

1. Close the ADF paper chute (cover).

Example: When a USB cable is used for connection

D 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) to .

ATTENTION

z Close the ADF paper chute (cover) after putting the extension back.

z If moving the ScanSnap, first turn the power OFF and remove all cables.

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.

HINT

z If the Wi-Fi switch is off, the power of the ScanSnap and the computer operate together. If you keep the ScanSnap connected to the computer, you do not have to worry about turning the power ON/OFF.

z With some computers, it may take 2 to 3 minutes until the light of the [Scan] button goes out after the computer is turned off.

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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.

1. Select [Exit] from the Right-Click Menu.

For details about the Right-Click Menu, refer to "Right-Click Menu (Windows)" (page 37).

1. Select [Quit] from the ScanSnap Manager menu.

For details about the ScanSnap Manager menu, refer to "ScanSnap Manager Menu (Mac OS)" (page 39).

HINT

Start ScanSnap Manager again in the following procedure.

Select [Start] menu → [All Programs] → [ScanSnap Manager] → [ScanSnap Manager] (for Windows 8, right-click the Start screen, and select [All apps] on the app bar → [ScanSnap Manager] under [ScanSnap Manager]).

From the sidebar in Finder, select [Applications] → [ScanSnap], and then double-click [ScanSnap Manager].

Sleep Mode

When the ScanSnap has not been used for 14 minutes while the power is on, it enters sleep (power saving) mode.

The ScanSnap logo part to the left of the [Scan] button switches off in sleep mode.

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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:

z Press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap (this will not start scanning)

z Close the ADF paper chute (cover) and open it again

HINT

z To continue using the ScanSnap, reset the time until auto power-off by performing one of the following:

- Load a document in the ScanSnap

- Press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap

- Close the ADF paper chute (cover) and open it again

z You can change the time until the ScanSnap automatically turns off, or set the ScanSnap to not automatically turn off. Set according to the following procedures:

1. Select [Help] → [Preferences] from the Right-Click Menu.

D The [ScanSnap Manager - Preferences] dialog box appears.

2. In the [Power] tab, select one of the setting items for [Power off after].

1. Select [Help] → [Preferences] from the ScanSnap Manager menu. D The [ScanSnap Manager - Preferences] window appears.

2. In the [Power] tab, select one of the setting items for [Power off after].

z A pop-up balloon or notification screen notifies you 5 minutes before the ScanSnap turns off automatically.

For details, refer to the following:

(→ page 280) (→ page 432)

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Connecting the ScanSnap to a Wireless LAN

Connecting the ScanSnap to a Wireless LAN

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.

Follow steps 1 through 3 to connect the ScanSnap to a wireless LAN.

1. Make preparations. (→ page 51)

ScanSnap Connect

Application

2. Configure wireless LAN connection settings. (→ page 52)

ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool Wizard

z Connecting the ScanSnap to	z	Registering the connected	z Checking the connection of
a wireless access point		computer		a mobile device
	z	Configuring the ScanSnap
		settings

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