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Scan tab

The Scan tab provides the basic functions for most scan jobs. Customize the settings on 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 scanned image be used?

To be printed

Send scanned image to:

File

Prompt for multiple pages check box:

Not selected

Menu item

Task

What is being scanned?

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

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

How will the scanned image be used?

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

  • To be printed
  • To be viewed on monitor/Web page
  • To be faxed
  • To be edited (OCR)

Send scanned image to:

Choose where to send scanned images, such as to File, to the Clipboard, or to an application. To add, remove, or modify an application in the list of software applications, see Editing the Customize list. For more information, see Choosing where to send scanned images.

Prompt for multiple pages

Scan multiple pages using the current scan settings. You are prompted to place the next item on the scanner glass after a page is scanned. If you still have more pages to scan, click Scan. When the multiple-page scan is complete, click Done.

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

Defaults

Revert to factory default settings.

Preview/Edit

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

Scan

Start scanning.

Click to go to the Help Center for more information. Click to open the Lexmark 4300 Series Utility.