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14 Scanning a Document or Photo
Scanning a Document or
Photo
You can use your product to scan original documents or photos and save them on your
computer. The
Scan function lets you scan quickly using preselected settings, or you can
use the Epson Scan software to access more advanced features.
Note: For detailed scanning instructions, see the online User’s Guide.
Quick Scanning with the Scan Function
Use the control panel to quickly scan a photo or document and save it on your computer.
You can even scan a photo and have it automatically included in an email message.
1. Open the document cover and place your original facedown on the glass, in the back
left corner, as shown on page 6.
2. Close the cover gently so you don’t move the original.
3. Press the
Home button if necessary, press u, d,
l, or r to select u
Scan, then press OK.
4. Press u or d to select one of the following options,
then press
OK:
■ Scan to PC automatically creates a JPG image
and saves it to your computer; ideal for scanning
photos
■ Scan to PC (PDF) automatically creates a PDF file and saves it to your
computer; ideal for scanning documents
■ Scan to PC (Email) automatically scans a photo, resizes it, launches your email
application, and attaches a JPG image to a new outgoing message. This works
with MAPI-type email such as Microsoft
®
Outlook or Windows Live Mail, but
not web-based email such as Gmail.
5. If you’re scanning to your computer, select
USB Connection if your product is
connected by a USB cable, or press u or d to select the name of your computer if
your product is connected over a network. Press
OK to begin scanning.
Once your image is scanned, you see its icon in Windows Explorer or Mac Finder, or
as an attachment in your email application.