6-1CHAPTER6ScanningThis chapter briefly explains how to scan documents into your computer using the scanner driver included in theCD-ROM.Before ScanningBefore scanning, software must be installed in your computer.• If not, please see "Install software," in the Set-Up Sheet or Chapter 1, "Installation," in the SoftwareGuide.Check if the scanner driver is installed in your computer by following this procedure.1 Open the [Scanners and Cameras] folder (Windows 98/Me/2000: the [Scanners and Cameras Properties]dialog box).● On Windows XP/Server 2003:❑ Click [start] on the Windows task bar ➞ select [Control Panel] ➞ [Printers and Other Hardware] ➞ [Scannersand Cameras].● On Windows 98/Me/2000:❑ Click [Start] on the Windows task bar ➞ select [Settings] ➞ [Control Panel] ➞ double click [Scanners andCameras].2 Make sure there is the corresponding scanner driver name or icon.Scanning MethodsThere are two methods of scanning documents to your computer:• Using a TWAIN- or WIA- (Windows XP) compliant Windows application• Using [SCAN] on the operation panel of the machineIMPORTANTFor better scanning quality, we recommend that you place documents on the platen glass. If you use the ADF, thescanned image might not be clear.This section explains how to scan using [SCAN] on the operation panel of the machine. By pressing[SCAN] ➞ [Start] on the operation panel of the machine, you can scan documents to your computer.1 Place the document on the platen glass or load it in the ADF.For details on how to place or load documents, see "Setting Up Documents," on p. 3-2.