Scanning Documents of Different Widths or Lengths in One Batch (iX1300)

Load and scan the documents of different widths and lengths together in the ADF paper chute (cover) on the ScanSnap.

ATTENTION

Scanning documents of different sizes in one batch is only available for U-turn Scan, in which a document is loaded in the ADF paper chute (cover) and scanned.

For details about documents that can be scanned with U-turn Scan, refer to Documents to Scan (iX1300) in the ScanSnap Help.

  1. Hold the right side of the ADF paper chute (cover) of the ScanSnap then open it to turn the power on.

    Open the ADF paper chute (cover) fully so that the [Scan] button lights up in blue.

    When the ADF paper chute (cover) is opened, the extension will rise automatically.

    Opening the ADF Paper Chute (Cover)
    • The ScanSnap Manager icon in the notification area located at the far right of the taskbar changes from Not Communicating to Communicating.
  2. Right-click the ScanSnap Manager icon Communicating in the notification area located at the far right of the taskbar, and select the [Scan Button Settings] from the Right-Click Menu.
    • The ScanSnap setup window appears.
  3. In the [Paper] tab, select [Automatic detection] in [Paper size].
    ScanSnap Setup Window
  4. Select [None] for [Multifeed Detection] in [ADF] (U-turn Scan).
    ScanSnap Setup Window
  5. Click the [OK] button to close the ScanSnap setup window.
  6. Load documents in the ScanSnap.
    1. Align the edges of the documents.
      Aligning the Edges of the Documents
    2. In the ADF paper chute (cover), load the document face-up and head-first with the front facing you (when loading multiple documents, the first page is on the top).
      Loading Documents
    ATTENTION
    • The pick roller feeds the documents. Load all documents over one another above the pick roller (center). Documents that are not loaded above the pick roller cannot be fed.
      Documents Not Loaded above the Pick Roller
    • Adjust the side guides to the widest document. If the side guides are not adjusted properly, a paper jam may occur.
    • Load smaller documents so that they can be scanned straight.

      If the documents are skewed during scanning, the following problems may occur:

      • Part of the document does not appear in the scanned image
      • Slant lines appear in the scanned image
      • The documents are scanned in a wrong paper size

      If the documents are not scanned straight, it is recommended that you configure the following settings, separate the documents by width, and scan them in different batches.

      1. Right-click the ScanSnap Manager icon Communicating in the notification area located at the far right of the taskbar, and select the [Scan Button Settings] from the Right-Click Menu.
        • The ScanSnap setup window appears.
      2. Click the [Feed option] button in the [Scanning] tab.
        • The [Feed option] window appears.
      3. Select [Continuous scan] for [Feed] in [ADF].
        [Feed option] Window
        ADF

        For [Feed], select the feeding method for U-turn Scan (which is the scanning method used when loading documents in the ADF paper chute (cover)).

        [Normal scan] is selected by default.

        Feed
        • Normal scan

          When all of documents loaded in the ADF paper chute (cover) are scanned, scanning is complete automatically and the Quick Menu appears.

        • Continuous scan

          Scans documents continuously in multiple batches.

          If you scan documents after the first scan, you can use the ADF paper chute (cover) or the manual feeder for scanning.

      4. Click the [OK] button.
      5. Click the [OK] button to close the ScanSnap setup window.
    • Make sure that the document support tab is open.

      Otherwise, a paper jam may occur.

      If the document support tab is closed, pull it up with your fingers.

      Pulling up the Document Support Tab
    • If the document support tab comes off, refer to "Customer Support" in About Customer Support and Maintenance to inquire about the problem.
  7. Press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap to start a scan.
    ATTENTION
    • In the following cases, the message "Documents have been loaded in the ADF paper chute (cover) and inserted into the manual feeder at the same time." is displayed.
      • Pressing the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap while documents are loaded in the ADF paper chute (cover) and a document is inserted into the manual feeder at the same time

        Remove the document from the manual feeder and then click the [Continue Scanning] button or press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap.

      • A document getting jammed in the ScanSnap

        Refer to How to Remove a Jammed Document from iX1300 to remove the jammed document.

        Load documents in the ADF paper chute (cover) or insert a document into the manual feeder again and then click the [Continue Scanning] button or press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap.

    • A document cannot be inserted into the manual feeder during U-turn Scan.
    • When there are no documents in either the ADF paper chute (cover) or manual feeder, the message "Documents have not been loaded in the ADF paper chute (cover) or inserted into the Manual Feeder." is displayed. Load documents in the ADF paper chute (cover) and then click the [Continue Scanning] button or press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap.
    • Do not perform the following operations during scanning. Doing so will stop scanning.
      • Connect or disconnect the ScanSnap and other USB devices.
      • Close the ADF paper chute (cover).
      • Switch users.
      • Allow the computer to enter sleep mode.
    • The [Scan] button on the ScanSnap flashes in blue while the documents are being scanned.

      The [ScanSnap Manager - Image scanning and file saving] window appears.

      Scanning
      • The Quick Menu appears when the scanning is completed.
  8. In the Quick Menu, click the icon of the application to link with ScanSnap Manager.

    When you select [Save Documents], you can manage scanned images by folder with ScanSnap Home.

    For details, refer to Managing Paper Documents by Folder on a Computer with ScanSnap Home.

    HINT

    [ScanSnap Organizer] is displayed in the Quick Menu when ScanSnap Organizer is installed.

    To manage scanned images by folder with ScanSnap Organizer, refer to Managing Paper Documents by Folder on a Computer with ScanSnap Organizer.

    Quick Menu
    • The selected application starts up. For details, refer to the Advanced Operation Guide.
    ATTENTION
    • You cannot start scanning when the Quick Menu is displayed. Either select an icon from the Quick Menu and finish the process, or close the Quick Menu before you perform the next scan.
    • Do not move, delete, or rename scanned images using other applications while the Quick Menu is displayed.
    HINT
    • Clicking Detail displays the description of an application. Placing the mouse cursor over the icon of another application displays the description of the application.
    • Performing a scan while an application that can be automatically linked with is active automatically starts the linkage between ScanSnap Manager and the application.

      For details, refer to the Advanced Operation Guide.