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Scan tab

The Scan tab provides the basic functions for most of your scan jobs. Customize the settings in the Scan tab according to the type of project you want to create. The Scan tab is set to these default settings:

What is being scanned?

Photo

How will the scan be used?

To be printed

Send scanned images to:

File

Prompt for multiple pages check box:

Not selected

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What is being scanned?

Select the option closest to the type of image you are scanning. Your settings are optimized based on your selection:

  • Photo
  • Mixed Graphics and Text
  • Magazine or Newspaper
  • Black Text

How will the scan be used?

Choose the way the scan will be used. Resolution and other settings are optimized based on your selection:

  • To be printed
  • Viewed on-screen/Web page
  • To fax
  • To edit text (OCR)

Send scanned images to:

Choose where to send scanned images, such as to File, to fax, to the Clipboard, or to an application. To add, remove, or modify an application, go to Application List Setup.

Prompt for multiple pages

Scan multiple pages using the current scan settings. You are prompted to add the next page after each page is scanned. If you still have more pages to scan, click Scan. If your multi-page scan is complete, click Done.

Deselect Prompt for multiple pages if you are only scanning a single item.

Defaults

Revert to factory default settings.

Preview...

Open the Scan dialog to view the image and fine-tune your scan settings.

Scan

Start scanning.

Click to go to the Help Center for more information. Click to open the Lexmark 6200 Series Utility.