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Scan/Fax Transmission Option Settings

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

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

  1. Tap [Scan Settings] - [Simplex/Duplex].

    Settings

    Description

    [1-Sided]

    Scans a single side of original.

    [2-Sided]

    Scans both sides of the original.

    [Cover + 2-sided]

    Scans a single side of the first page, and scans both sides of the remaining pages.

  • 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].

    Settings

    Description

    [Text]

    Tap 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]

    Tap 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]

    Tap 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]

    Tap 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 smoother photos.

    • [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]

    Tap 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.

    [Contract]

    Select this option to reduce the file size when scanning the original such as a contract or bar code in black and white.

    Setting to [Contract] synchronously changes [Color] to [Black].

    This option is available when the file type is set to TIFF, PDF, or XPS.

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

Select the resolution to use to scan the original.

  1. Tap [Scan Settings] - [Resolution].

    Settings

    Description

    [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.

  • 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.

Adjusting 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])

The available file types are PDF, TIFF, JPEG, XPS, PPTX, DOCX, XLSX, and other types. You should use the password encrypted PDF file format to store important original data.

  1. Tap [Scan Settings] - [File Type].

    Settings

    Description

    [File Type]

    Select the file type to be saved 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]: Save to a file that has a smaller size than normal PDF format. We recommend this format when you want to reduce file size to enable sending by E-mail etc.

    • [TIFF]: This is one kind of versatile image formats. TIFF format supports multiple pages, in which multi-page documents can be saved as single file.

    • [JPEG]: A file format widely used in digital cameras. Suitable for saving photo data. JPEG format does not support the saving of multiple pages as a single file.

    • [XPS]: Extension of an XML-base file that is applied in Windows. You can install the XPS viewer to view or print data even if the source application is not provided.

    • [Compact XPS]: Save to a file that has a smaller size than normal XPS format.

    • [PPTX]: Extension of an XML-base file that is created using PowerPoint of Microsoft Office 2007 or later.

    • [DOCX]: Extension of an XML-base file that is created using Word of Microsoft Office 2007 or later.

    • [XLSX]: Extension of an XML-base file that is created using Excel of Microsoft Office 2007 or later.

    [Scan Setting]

    Tap this button to select a filing page unit when an original consists of multiple pages.

    • [Multi Page]: Select this check box to convert all pages to a single file. However, if [File Type] is set to [JPEG], you cannot select [Multi Page].

    • [Page Separation]: Select this option to divide a file into a specified number of pages for transmission using E-mail, SMB, or FTP transmission. For example, if you enter "2" to scan 10 original pages, the original is divided into five separate files. The specified number of pages is stored and the pages are saved as a single file ([Multi Page]) in a User Box. Pages are converted as a single file by the specified number of pages.

  • To specify DOCX or XLSX for the file type, the optional Extension Memory and i-Option LK-110 v2 are required.

  • The file types, XPS, Compact XPS, and PPTX, are available when the Web browser function is disabled. When the optional Extension Memory is installed, this function is available regardless of whether the Web browser function is enabled or disabled.

  • Some models provide Extension Memory as standard. For details, refer to Here.

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].

    Settings

    Description

    [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 black and white photos.

    [Black]

    Tap 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 for scanning ([Scan Size])

Select the size of the original to be scanned.

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

  1. Tap [Scan Settings] - [Scan Size].

    Settings

    Description

    [Auto]

    Tap 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 ([Bkgrd. 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] - [Bkgrd. Removal].

    Settings

    Description

    [Background Removal]

    Tap 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]

    Tap 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 at the optimum background density level.

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 original binding position ([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].

    Settings

    Description

    [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.