Setting up with a Mobile Device

This section explains how to set up the ScanSnap Cloud service.

Before setting up, charge the battery of the mobile device.

iOS

  1. Download and install the ScanSnap Cloud application.
  2. Start the ScanSnap Cloud application.
    • When you already have a ScanSnap account

      Tap the [I already have an account] button, log in with your ScanSnap account, and go to step 4.

    • When you do not have a ScanSnap account

      Tap the [For initial use] button and go to step 3.

  3. Create a ScanSnap account.

    Registering an Account

    HINT
    • Specify a valid e-mail address for your ScanSnap account.

    • The following characters can be used for a password:

      • Alphanumeric characters

        A to Z, a to z, and 0 to 9

      • Symbols

        ! @ # $ % ^ * ( ) - \ _ + | [ ] { } : , . / ?

    • A password must be 8 characters or longer.

  4. Specify a cloud storage service for a scanned image.

    Specifying a Cloud Storage Service

    HINT

    If you select [Save by document type], you need to specify cloud storage services for all of the document types.

    When you finish specifying cloud storage services, the setup process for the camera function is completed.

    If you tap the [Get started] button, a message that prompts you to check the settings of the ScanSnap appears. Tap [Continue] in the message.

  5. Make preparations for connecting the ScanSnap to the Internet.

    Preparing the ScanSnap for the Setup

    HINT
    • Select a wireless access point to be used with the ScanSnap Cloud service for the Wi-Fi connection setting of a mobile device.

    • When the ScanSnap is connected to a wireless access point, hold the right side of the ADF paper chute (cover) of the ScanSnap then open it to turn the power on. The preparation process is complete when the Wi-Fi indicator Wi-Fi lights up in blue.

      Wi-Fi Indicator Lights up in Blue/Opening the ADF Paper Chute (Cover)
  6. Connect the ScanSnap and a mobile device to a wireless access point.

    Connecting to the Network

    When Connecting with Easy Setup
    1. Follow the instructions on the screen in order to make preparations for connecting the ScanSnap to a wireless access point.
      HINT
      • If a password is required, enter the security key for a wireless access point that you want to connect the ScanSnap to.

      • Enter the password with attention to uppercase and lowercase letters.

    2. Select a startup mode for the ScanSnap.

      The connecting process is complete when the Wi-Fi indicator Wi-Fi lights up in blue.

      Wi-Fi Indicator Lights up in Blue
    When the ScanSnap Is Connected to a Wireless Access Point
    1. Select a ScanSnap scanner from the list.
    2. Select a startup mode for the ScanSnap.

      The setting process is complete.

    When Connecting with the WPS Button
    1. Follow the instructions on the screen to select a ScanSnap scanner to be set.
      [WPS connection] Screen

      The Wi-Fi indicator Wi-Fi lights up in blue.

      Wi-Fi Indicator Lights up in Blue
    2. Select a startup mode for the ScanSnap.

      The setting process is complete.

  7. Update the ScanSnap to the latest status.

    Updating

    1. Update the ScanSnap.

      When the updating process is complete, the following screen appears.

      Up-to-date State
  8. Test the ScanSnap Cloud service.

    Testing the ScanSnap Cloud Service

    When the ScanSnap is connected to the ScanSnap Cloud service, the [Scan] button and the Wi-Fi indicator Wi-Fi on the ScanSnap light up in purple.

    Purple (lit)

    Scanned images are saved in the specified cloud storage services.

    The setup process for the ScanSnap Cloud service is complete.

    HINT

    Refer to Changing the Settings that Were Configured at the Setup for details about how to change a cloud storage service for scanned images, change a wireless access point, or add the ScanSnap to be used after setting up the ScanSnap Cloud service.

Android

  1. Download and install the ScanSnap Cloud application.
  2. Start the ScanSnap Cloud application.
    • When you already have a ScanSnap account

      Tap the [I already have an account] button, log in with your ScanSnap account, and go to step 4.

    • When you do not have a ScanSnap account

      Tap the [For initial use] button and go to step 3.

  3. Create a ScanSnap account.

    Registering an Account

    HINT
    • Specify a valid e-mail address for your ScanSnap account.

    • The following characters can be used for a password:

      • Alphanumeric characters

        A to Z, a to z, and 0 to 9

      • Symbols

        ! @ # $ % ^ * ( ) - \ _ + | [ ] { } : , . / ?

    • A password must be 8 characters or longer.

  4. Specify a cloud storage service for a scanned image.

    Specifying a Cloud Storage Service

    HINT

    If you select [Save by document type], you need to specify cloud storage services for all of the document types.

    When you finish specifying cloud storage services, the setup process for the camera function is completed.

    If you tap the [Get started] button, a message that prompts you to check the settings of the ScanSnap appears. Tap [Continue] in the message.

  5. Make preparations for connecting the ScanSnap to the Internet.

    Preparing the ScanSnap for the Setup

    HINT
    • Select a wireless access point to be used with the ScanSnap Cloud service for the Wi-Fi connection setting of a mobile device.

    • When the ScanSnap is connected to a wireless access point, hold the right side of the ADF paper chute (cover) of the ScanSnap then open it to turn the power on. The preparation process is complete when the Wi-Fi indicator Wi-Fi lights up in blue.

      Wi-Fi Indicator Lights up in Blue/Opening the ADF Paper Chute (Cover)
  6. Connect the ScanSnap and a mobile device to a wireless access point.

    Connecting to the Network

    When Connecting with Easy Setup
    1. Follow the instructions on the screen in order to make preparations for connecting the ScanSnap to a wireless access point.
      HINT
      • If a password is required, enter the security key for a wireless access point that you want to connect the ScanSnap to.

      • Enter the password with attention to uppercase and lowercase letters.

    2. Select a startup mode for the ScanSnap.

      The connecting process is complete when the Wi-Fi indicator Wi-Fi lights up in blue.

      Wi-Fi Indicator Lights up in Blue
    When the ScanSnap Is Connected to a Wireless Access Point
    1. Select a ScanSnap scanner from the list.
    2. Select a startup mode for the ScanSnap.

      The setting process is complete.

    When Connecting with the WPS Button
    1. Follow the instructions on the screen to select a ScanSnap scanner to be set.

      [WPS connection] Screen

      The Wi-Fi indicator Wi-Fi lights up in blue.

      Wi-Fi Indicator Lights up in Blue
    2. Select a startup mode for the ScanSnap.

      The setting process is complete.

  7. Update the ScanSnap to the latest status.

    Updating

    1. Update the ScanSnap.

      When the updating process is complete, the following screen appears.

      Up-to-date State
  8. Test the ScanSnap Cloud service.

    Testing the ScanSnap Cloud Service

    When the ScanSnap is connected to the ScanSnap Cloud service, the [Scan] button and the Wi-Fi indicator Wi-Fi on the ScanSnap light up in purple.

    Purple (lit)

    Scanned images are saved in the specified cloud storage services.

    The setup process for the ScanSnap Cloud service is complete.

    HINT

    Refer to Changing the Settings that Were Configured at the Setup for details about how to change a cloud storage service for scanned images, change a wireless access point, or add the ScanSnap to be used after setting up the ScanSnap Cloud service.