Parts and Functions of the ScanSnap

This section explains the names and functions of the ScanSnap parts.

Front

Front

No.

Name

Description

1

ADF paper chute (cover) (*1)

Open it to use the ScanSnap.

Opening it turns on iX500. Then, you can load a document on it.

2

ADF top section

Open it to remove jammed documents, replace the Roller Set, or clean the inside of the ScanSnap.

3

Extension

Pull out when scanning long documents.

4

Side guide

Adjust to the width of documents to prevent them from getting skewed.

5

ADF release tab

Pull this tab to open the ADF top section.

6

[Scan] button

Starts scanning. Can be pressed even when the stacker is closed.

Indicates the status of the ScanSnap.

For details, refer to The Wi-Fi Indicator and the [Scan] Button.

7

Wi-Fi indicator

Indicates the connection status between the ScanSnap and your wireless access point.

For details, refer to The Wi-Fi Indicator and the [Scan] Button.

8

Stacker

Open to use the stacker.

Stacks up the ejected documents.

*1:

When the ScanSnap has turned off automatically because of the automatic power off function, either press the [Scan] button (this will not start scanning), or close the ADF paper chute (cover), then open it again to turn the ScanSnap back on.

For details, refer to Automatic Power OFF.

Back

Back

No.

Name

Description

9

Tape seal

Remove this tape seal after installing the software.

10

Security cable slot

Used to connect an anti-theft security cable (commercially available).

11

Power connector

Used to connect a power cable.

12

USB connector

Used to connect a USB cable to charge the ScanSnap or set up ScanSnap Cloud.

13

Ventilation port

Holes for ventilating hot air from inside the ScanSnap.

14

WPS button

Press this button to connect to a WPS compatible wireless access point by using the push button method.

15

Wi-Fi switch

Turn this switch on to connect the ScanSnap to a wireless LAN.

Always turn this switch on when using ScanSnap Cloud.