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Overview of Saving Files on a Removable Memory Device

The following diagram explains saving scan files on a removable memory device.

Important

  • This machine supports FAT16 format USB memory sticks and SD cards. Other forms of removable memory device are not compatible.

  • Make sure that the format of the removable memory device is FAT16.

  • Saving might fail if the USB memory stick features password protection or other security features.

  • Certain types of USB memory sticks cannot be used.

  • To save files on a removable memory device, you must attach the optional media slot to the machine.

  • Do not connect the optional media slot to other machines.

  • Connect only USB memory sticks to the optional media slot, not any other form of USB device.

  • Do not turn the machine's main power switch to off while data is being written. Doing so can result in corrupted data.

  • If the machine's main power is accidentally switched off while data is being written, you must check the data on your media for corruption when you switch the machine back on.

  • USB memory sticks and SD cards must not be wider than 35mm (1.4inch).

Illustration of Saving Files on a Memory Device

  1. This Machine

    If the optional media slot is installed, the machine can save scan files on a removable memory device.

  2. Removable Memory Device

    Scan files are saved on a removable memory device.

  3. Client Computer

    Using applications on a client computer, scan files saved on a removable memory device can be printed and viewed.

Note

  • Files saved on a removable memory device cannot be printed or sent using the functions of this machine. To perform operations on files saved on a removable memory device, you must use an application on a client computer.