Using the Machine as a Scanner1469-049You can scan original documents by using the operation panel of the machine or an application on a computer.Whichever way you use, the scanned documents are converted into electronic file formats such as PDFs. Use the scanfunction to convert large-volume paper documents into files so that you can organize them easily.● To use this machine as a scanner, you must complete preparations in advance, including installation ofsoftware to a computer. For more information, see "MF Driver Installation Guide." To connect the machine toyour computer via a network, you must register the machine to the installed software. Preparing to Usethe Machine as a Scanner (P. 233)● If you are a Mac OS user, see the User's Guide for ScanGear MF for installing the software and for using scanfunctions.● Depending on the operating system and the version of the scanner driver or applications you are using, thescreens in this manual may differ from your screens.◼ Scanning from the MachineYou can scan and save documents to your computer by using the operation panel of the machine. You can also senddocuments as e-mail attachments.Scanning from the Machine(P. 234)Convenient Scanning with a Machine-Based Operation (MF249dw / MF247dw)(P. 245)◼ Scanning from a ComputerYou can scan documents placed on the machine from a computer. The scanned documents are saved to the computer.You can scan using MF Scan Utility (included with the machine), or with other applications such as an image-processingor word-processing application. Scanning from a Computer(P. 241)Scanning from Mobile Devices● Linking mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets to this machine provides a quick and easy way toscan documents set on this machine. Can Be Used Conveniently with a Mobile Device (P. 289)Using the Machine as a Scanner232
