Scanning Documents Such as Photographs and Clippings

To use the ScanSnap to scan documents that can be damaged quite easily such as photographs, or non-standard size documents that are difficult to load directly such as clippings, use the bundled Carrier Sheet.
ATTENTION

When photographs are scanned with the Carrier Sheet, the document type is not detected as photographs. Therefore, the scanned images may not be saved in a specified cloud storage service. In this case, clear the [Configure save destination for each document type] checkbox in the ScanSnap Cloud settings window ([Scan settings] tab), and specify a cloud storage service.

  1. Check that the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap is lit in purple.
  2. Place the document inside the Carrier Sheet.

    Open the Carrier Sheet and place the top of the document against the top center of the Carrier Sheet.

    Placing the Document inside the Carrier Sheet
  3. Place the end with the black and white pattern as the leading edge in the direction of the arrow.

    Place the back side of the document towards you.

    Secure the Carrier Sheet with the side guides to avoid skewing.

    Loading the Document in the ScanSnap
  4. Press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap (for three seconds or longer) until the button flashes in blue to scan the document.

    The [Scan] button flashes in blue while the scanned image is being sent to the ScanSnap Cloud service.

    When the scanned image has been sent, the [Scan] button lights up in purple again.

    A new scan history is added to the scan history list of the ScanSnap Cloud application by updating the list. For details about the scan history list, refer to Main Window.

    HINT

    When a scanned image is saved in a cloud storage service, a notification is sent to your computer.

  5. On a cloud storage service that supports the scanned document type, check the scanned image to make sure the document was scanned properly.

    Scanned images can also be checked in the preview area of the ScanSnap Cloud application.

    HINT

    If the scanned image is not saved in a specified cloud storage service, the document type for the scanned document may have been detected incorrectly. In such a case, the scanned image can be transferred to another cloud storage service. For details, refer to Transferring a Scanned Image to Another Cloud Storage Service.

    If it is difficult to do so, disable the detection of the document type and specify one cloud storage service. Scanned images will always be saved in the specified cloud storage service, regardless of the document type. For details, refer to ScanSnap Cloud Settings Window ([Scan settings] Tab).

HINT

  • In the following cases, place a blank (white) sheet of paper underneath the document when scanning:

    • Shadows appear around the edges of the scanned image

    • Black lines appear around the edges of a uniquely shaped cutting

    Placing a Blank (White) Sheet of Paper underneath the Document

  • Multiple Carrier Sheets can be loaded in the ADF paper chute (cover) and scanned.