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Scanning with WIA Driver

You can scan an image from a WIA-compliant application and use the image in that application.

Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) is a driver model implemented in Windows XP or later. It allows you to
scan documents without using an application. Scan documents from a TWAIN-compliant application to
specify advanced settings for scanning.

The procedure varies depending on the application. The following procedures are examples only.

For details, refer to the application's manual.

Important

In Windows XP, you cannot scan using the WIA driver via a network connection.

Complete the following settings to enable scanning over a network.
1. From the Start menu, select Computer > Network.
2. Right-click (model name) _MAC address in the displayed screen, then select Install.

Scanning with WIA Driver 2.0

The following is an example of scanning using "Windows Fax and Scan."

1.

Place the document on the Platen.

Placing Documents

2.

Click Scan... from New on the File menu.

For network connection, double-click (model name) _MAC address from the list.

The scan setting screen appears.

3.

Specify the settings.

Scanner

The currently set product name is displayed. To change the scanner, click Change... and select
the product you want to use.

Profile

Select Photo (Default) or Documents according to the document to be scanned. To save a new
Profile, select Add profile.... You can specify the details in the Add New Profile dialog box.

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