Scanning in the Labs

Instructions on how to use scanners in labs.

Useful for: Students, Faculty, Staff

Overview

This guide explains how to scan documents in the campus computer labs.

 

Scanning as an Image 

Scanning Multiple Pages

Common Scanning Issue

 

Scanning as an Image 

 

 Place your item on the scanner

Place the item face down on the scanner, making sure that the page is centered and straight.

 

 Open the EPSON Scan Program

Launch the EPSON Scan program from the desktop.

 

 

 Click 'Scan'

Click the 'Scan' button. The file will be saved automatically as img001.png, img002.png, etc., unless renamed.

 

 

Scanning Multiple Pages

 Place the first item

Place the item face down on the scanner, making sure that the document is centered and straight.

 

 Open EPSON Scan

Launch the EPSON Scan program from the desktop.

 

 

 Choose "Office Mode"

Click the Mode option at the top right of the screen and select 'Office Mode'.

 

 

 Click 'Scan'

Start the scan by clicking the 'Scan' button.

 

 

 Change File Save Settings

Before the file is scanned, the following settings will need to be checked:

• Under Image Format, change the Type to PDF.
• Check the Show Add Page dialog after scanning option

Then click 'OK' to scan the first page.

 

 Add more pages

After the scan finishes, click 'Add Page'. Then, place your next item face down on the scanner and click 'Scan'. 

Finally, repeat steps 4-6 until you have finished scanning your document.

Common Scanning Issue

Not scanning whole document

Issue:

Sometimes the scanner cuts off part of your document, especially if there is a large white area near the edge.  This happens because the scanner thinks it's seeing the white background instead of paper.

Solution:

Lift the top of the scanner up and run a scan with it open. This will put a black outline around the whole page that can be edited off in paint.