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Scan/Fax Transmission Option Settings

Scanning a 2-sided original ([Simplex/Duplex])

Using ADF, you can automatically scan the front and back sides of an original. You can also scan only one side for the first page in the original, and scan both sides for the remaining pages.

  1. Tap [Scan Settings] - [Simplex/Duplex].
    SettingsDescription
    [1-Sided]
    Press this button to scan one side of an original.
    [2-Sided]
    Press this button to scan both sides of an original.
    [Cover + 2-sided]
    Press this button to scan only one side for the first page in the original, and scan both sides for the remaining pages.
Reference
  • To scan a 2-sided original, we recommend that you specify this function in combination with the original loading direction. For details, refer to Here.

Selecting the appropriate image quality for the contents of the original ([Original Type])

Select the setting appropriate for the contents of the original, and scan the original at the optimum level of image quality.

  1. Tap [Scan Settings] - [Original Type].
    SettingsDescription
    [Text]
    Press this button to scan an original, which consists primarily of text, at the optimum level of image quality.
    This function sharpens the edges of each character, creating easy-to read images.
    [Dot Matrix Original]
    Press this button to scan an original, which consists primarily of text such as thin or faint characters, at the optimum level of image quality.
    This function reproduces text using high pixel density, creating easy-to-read text.
    [Copied Paper]
    Press this button to scan an original, which is output with an even density from the copier or printer, at the optimum level of image quality.
    [Text/Photo]
    Press this button to scan an original, which consists of text and photos, at the optimum level of image quality.
    This function sharpens the edges of each character, and reproduces a smoother photo.
    • [Photo Paper]: Select this option to scan an original that contains photos printed on photographic paper.
    • [Printed Photo]: Select this option to scan the printed original such as a brochure or catalog.
    [Photo]
    Press this button to scan an original consisting of only photos at the optimum image quality level.
    • [Photo Paper]: Select this option to scan an original printed on photographic paper.
    • [Printed Photo]: Select this option to scan the printed original such as a brochure or catalog.

Specifying the resolution to scan the original ([Resolution])

Select the resolution to use to scan the original.

  1. Tap [Scan Settings] - [Resolution].
    SettingsDescription
    [Scan Resolution]
    Select the resolution of the original for scan transmission.
    To use E-mail TX, SMB TX, FTP TX, WebDAV TX, or Save in User Box, the following resolution is selected to scan the original.
    • [200 200 dpi]: Select this option to scan a standard original.
    • [300 300 dpi]: Select this option to scan a standard original with the higher resolution.
    • [400 400 dpi]: Select this option to scan an original with small characters and drawings.
    • [600 600 dpi]: Select this option to convert an original to a file of the largest possible size. This option is available when scanning an original such as a full-color photo, which requires a fine level of image quality.
    [Fax Resolution]
    Select the resolution of the original for fax transmission.
    To use Fax TX, Internet Fax, or IP Address Fax, the following resolution is selected to scan the original.
    • [Normal]: Select this option to scan an original that does not require fine image quality, or to send a large number of originals in short time.
    • [Fine]: Select this option to scan a standard original.
    • [Super Fine]: Select this option to scan an original with small characters or drawings.
    • [Ultra Fine]: Select this option to scan an original that requires fine image quality.
Tips
  • The finer the scan resolution is, the larger the data volume becomes, resulting in longer transmission time. To send data as an E-mail attachment or to a server, make sure that the data volume does not exceed the limit.

Specifying the density to scan the original ([Density])

Adjust the density (Dark or Light) to scan the original.

  1. Tap [Scan Settings] - [Density] to adjust the density to scan the original.

Specifying the file type of the scanned original ([File Type])

For the file type, select PDF, TIFF, JPEG, XPS, PPTX, and other types. We recommend that important originals are converted to PDF files that can be encrypted.

  1. Tap [Scan Settings] - [File Type].
    SettingsDescription
    [File Type]
    Select the desired saving file type from the following:
    • [PDF]: A type available in most operating systems, which allows you to assign a password to a file or encrypt a file. Important original data should be saved as a PDF file.
    • [Compact PDF]: Used to save files that are smaller in size than the normal PDF type. Compact PDF is recommended when you need to reduce the file size for E-mail TX or other similar situations.
    • [TIFF]: This is one of the more versatile image formats. TIFF supports multi-page files that can contain multiple pages in one file.
    • [JPEG]: A file format commonly used for digital cameras to save photographic images. JPEG cannot save multiple pages in one file.
    • [XPS]: A file type supported in Windows Vista or later.
    • [Compact XPS]: Used to save a file with a smaller file size than the normal XPS type.
    • [PPTX]: Extension of an XML-base file that is created in PowerPoint of Microsoft Office 2007 or later.
    [Scan Setting]
    Press this button to select a filing page unit when an original consists of multiple pages.
    • [Multi Page]: Used to convert all pages into a single file.
    • [Page Separation]: Used to convert the specified number of pages as a single file. For example, if you enter "2" to scan 10 original pages, they are separated into five files. However, if [File Type] is set to [JPEG], you cannot select [Multi Page].

Selecting the color mode to scan the original ([Color])

Scan an original in the selected color mode.

There are four color modes: [Auto Color] to scan based on the original color, [Full Color], [Gray Scale], and [Black].

  1. Tap [Scan Settings] - [Color].
    SettingsDescription
    [Auto Color]
    Select this option to automatically determine [Full Color] or [Gray Scale] to fit the original color when the original is scanned.
    [Full Color]
    Select this option to scan in full color regardless of the original color.
    Select this option to scan an original with colors other than black and white or to scan a color photo.
    [Gray Scale]
    Select this option to scan in gray scale regardless of the original color. Use this option to scan an original that has many halftone images such as blackand white photos.
    [Black]
    Press this button to scan an original in black or white without using gray scales.
    This option is useful when scanning an original such as a line drawing in which the boundary between black and white is clear.

Specifying the original size to be scanned ([Scan Size])

Select the size of the original to be scanned.

There are various scan sizes, for example, [Auto] that fits the original size, [Metric Sizes], and [Inch Sizes].

  1. Tap [Scan Settings] - [Scan Size].
    SettingsDescription
    [Auto]
    Press this button to automatically select the size to fit the original when scanning.
    [Metric Sizes]
    Select this option to scan a metric-size original. Tap [Metric Sizes], and select the standard metric size respectively.
    [Inch Sizes]
    Select this option to scan an inch-size original. Tap [Inch Sizes], and select a standard inch size.
    [Other]
    Select this option to scan a postcard or an original other than a metric- or inch-size original. Tapping [Other] allows you to select each standard size.

Adjusting the background density of the original to be scanned ([Background Removal])

You can adjust the density of the background area when printing originals with colored background (newspapers, recycle paper, etc.), or originals that are so thin that text or images on the back would be scanned.

  1. Tap [Scan Settings] - [Background Removal].
    SettingsDescription
    [Background Removal]
    Press this button to scan a thin 2-sided original or an original with a colored background, at the optimum level of image quality.
    • [Bleed Removal]: Select this option to prevent a back-side bleeding when printing a 2-sided original that is so thin that the contents of the back side would be scanned.
    • [Paper Discoloration Adj]: Select this option to scan an original with a colored background such as a map.
    [Background Removal Level]
    Press this button to adjust the density of the background color for an original with a colored background. Selecting [Auto] automatically determines the density of the background color, and scans an original with the optimum background density.

Specifying the original loading direction ([Original Direction])

When scanning a double-sided original, you can specify the original loading direction so that the vertical direction is set correctly after scanning.

  1. Tap [Scan Settings] - [Original Settings] - [Original Direction] to select the original loading direction.

Specifying the binding position of the original ([Binding Position])

When scanning a double-sided original, specify the binding position of the original in [Binding Position] to prevent the binding position from being reversed between the front and rear faces.

  1. Tap [Scan Settings] - [Original Settings] - [Binding Position].
    SettingsDescription
    [Auto]
    Automatically configures the binding position of the original.
    • When the long side of the original is 11-11/16 inches (297 mm) or less, the binding position is set to the long side of the paper.
    • When the long side of the original exceeds 11-11/16 inches (297 mm), the binding position is set to the short side of the paper.
    [Left]
    Select this option when the binding position is set to the left of the original.
    [Top]
    Select this option when the binding position is set to the top of the original.