Configuring a Scanner
- Mercedes Rothwell
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Warning If you choose not to use DocuScan, you MUST configure your scanner software to match the settings in the table below.
The configuration module of each scanner’s software may vary somewhat but these settings should be universal throughout.
Note: Docupace supports both desktop and network scanners. Network scanners have internal software, while desktop scanners use the Docuscan software.
Note: For single-sided (simplex) and double-sided (duplex) scanning functionality, you will need to set up two separate instances of saved scan settings. Please make sure each setting follows the characteristics referenced above. These settings come preconfigured in Docuscan.
If you have multiple network scanners, all the scanners should point the documents to the same directory (folder) or a subfolder of the Scanning directory.
SCAN ELEMENTS | SETTINGS |
|---|---|
Function | Scan to File (i.e., ability to send images to a defined folder) |
Page Size | 8 ½ x 11 (or ability to expand to legal if needed) |
File Type | Compressed Multi-page Tiff (Do not set it to PDF) |
Mode | Black and White only (Not color or grayscale) |
DPI | 200 Dots Per Inch (DPI) - recommended |
Desktop Scanner Folder
These are the dedicated scanners or ‘All in One’ machines that connect directly to a PC. You will need to create a local folder on the computer that is attached to the scanner. The images will initially be scanned to this folder before they are uploaded into Docupace. If you choose to use the accompanying scanner software rather than Docuscan.
Network Scanner Folder
If you have a network scanner or a multi-function device (scanner, copier, printer, etc.), review the information below for requirements and subsequent configuration. Requirements Network Multi-Function Device that can:
Produce TIFF images
send TIFF images to individual folders (not via email)
Configuration: Images housed on Server
Configuration: Images Sent to Networked Desktop