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Storing the Scanned Documents to a USB Flash Memory Device or SD Card

This section explains how to save data on external media using the scanner function.

CAUTION


  • Keep SD cards or USB flash memory devices out of reach of children. If a child accidentally swallows an SD card or USB flash memory device, consult a doctor immediately.

1Press [Home] () at the bottom of the screen in the center.

2Press the [Scanner (Classic)] icon.

3Insert an SD card or USB flash memory device into the media slot on the machine's control panel.

For details about inserting an SD card or USB flash memory device into the media slot, see "Inserting/Removing a Memory Storage Device", Preparation.

4Make sure that no previous settings remain.

If a previous setting remains, press [Reset].

5Place originals.

6Press [Store File].

Operation panel screen illustration

7Press [Store to Memory Device].

8Press [OK].

9If necessary, specify the scan settings according to the original to be scanned.

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Example: Scanning the document in color/duplex mode, and saving as a PDF file.

  • Press [Scan Settings], press [Full Color: Text / Photo] in the [Original Type] tab, and then press [OK].

  • Press [Original Feed Type], press [2 Sided Original], and then press [OK].

  • Press [PDF] under [Send File Type / Name], and then press [OK].

For information about other settings, see each section.

10Press the [Start] key.

When scanning batches, place subsequent originals after the scan files have been sent.

When writing is complete, a confirmation message appears.

11Press [Exit].

12Remove the memory device from the media slot.

Remove the media from the media slot only after data has been written completely. Removing the media while data is being written will result in corrupted data.

For details about removing an SD card or USB flash memory device into the media slot, see "Inserting/Removing a Memory Storage Device", Preparation.

Note

  • The amount of time required to save files to a USB flash memory device or SD card will vary according to the device's specifications.

  • The documents stored on the memory storage device can be printed from the machine's control panel. For details, see Direct Printing from a Memory Storage Device.

  • The documents stored on the memory storage device cannot be sent from the machine's control panel.

  • Depending on the security settings, [Store to Memory Device] may not be displayed. For details, see "Restricting Media Slot Access", Security Guide.

  • You cannot specify where the data is saved. Files are saved in the root directory of the memory storage device.

  • If the memory storage device is partitioned, files are saved on the first partition.

  • You cannot configure file information such as [User Name], [File Name], and [Password].

  • The amount of free space on the memory device is displayed. Note that if the amount of free space exceeds 10 GB, "9999.99 MB" will be displayed.

  • To cancel writing, press the [Stop] key. If files are being written when writing is cancelled, any partially written files are deleted. Only complete files are stored on the memory storage device.