Scanning Methods6-2Scanning6Scanning 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, the scanned image might not be clear.This section explains how to scan using [SCAN] on the operation panel of themachine. By pressing [SCAN] ➞ [Start] on the operation panel of the machine, youcan 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 documents, see “Setting Up Documents,” on p. 3-3.2 Press [SCAN] ➞ [Start] on the machine.If you are asked to select the program to launch, select “MF Toolbox Ver4.7.”Scanning starts.The MF Toolbox and the MF Toolbox settings dialog box will open, but the documentwill be scanned without pressing [Start].The scanned document will be processed according to your settings.When you use [Start] for the first time, a folder with the scanning date will be created inthe [My Pictures] folder in the [My Documents] folder, and your document will besaved in this folder. If there is no [My Pictures] folder, the folder with the scanning datewill be created in the [My Documents] folder and your document will be saved in thisfolder.