Advanced Guide TroubleshootingContents > Scanning > Saving Scanned DataSaving Scanned DataYou can save the scanned documents or photos on a USB flash drive, a memory card, or a computerusing the Operation Panel on the machine. You can also scan originals using your computer.This section describes the operation to scan documents and save them on the USB flash drive in PDFdata.For other operations, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide . You can find the detailedprocedures to correct scanned images or print them with various settings.ImportantWe recommend that you make a backup of the data on the USB flash drive or memory cardregularly and save it on other storage media, in case of accidental loss.Please note that Canon shall not be liable for any damage or loss of the data for any reasonwhatsoever, even within the warranty period of the machine.Saving Scanned Data on the USB Flash Drive1. Prepare for scanning.(1) Turn on the power.See Operation Panel .(2) Insert a USB flash drive into the Direct Print Port.See Inserting the USB Flash Drive .2. Select the scan operation.(1) Press the Menu button.(2) Use the (Up) or (Down) button to select Scan, and press the OK button.(3) Use the (Up) or (Down) button to select Save to USB flash, and press theOK button.(4) Use the (Up) or (Down) button to select the data format, and press the OKbutton.Here we select PDF.3. Start scanning.(1) Confirm the message, then load an original on the Platen Glass.See Loading Originals to Copy or Scan .Page 31 of 681 pagesSaving Scanned Data