Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > AutoScan Mode TabAuto Scan Mode TabThis mode allows you to scan easily by simply placing documents on the Platen or ADF (Auto DocumentFeeder) and clicking a button.In Auto Scan Mode, documents are automatically detected. You do not need to specify cropping framesor make image corrections.Supported DocumentsPhotos, postcards, business cards, magazines, newspapers, text documents and CD/DVD.ImportantThe following types of documents cannot be scanned correctly. In that case, specify the documenttype or size on the Basic Mode tab or the Advanced Mode tab and scan.- A4 size photos- Text documents smaller than 2L (5 inches x 7 inches) (127 mm x 178 mm), such as paperbackpages with the spine cut off- Documents printed on thin white paper- Long narrow documents such as panoramic photosScanning in Basic ModeScanning in Advanced ModeReflective CD/DVD labels may not be scanned properly.Place documents correctly according to the type of document to be scanned. Otherwise,documents may not be scanned correctly.See "Placing Documents " for details on how to place documents.Scanning takes longer than usual when scanning from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) for thefirst time.Place documents of the same size when scanning two or more documents from the ADF (AutoDocument Feeder).NoteScan from the " Basic Mode Tab" or "Advanced Mode Tab" to reduce moire.Placing DocumentsPage 694 of 1086 pagesAuto Scan Mode Tab