This article also applies to the PIXMA MX439.

Saving Scanned Data on the USB Flash Drive Using the Operation Panel of the Machine

You can save scanned data on the USB flash drive using the operation panel of the machine.

Important

• Do not remove the USB flash drive from the machine under the following conditions:

  • While scanning is in progress

  • Before saving the scanned data

• For safety reasons, we recommend backing up the scanned data saved on a USB flash drive to another media periodically to avoid unexpected accidents.

• We assume no responsibility for damage to or loss of data for whatever reason even within the warranty period.

  1. Make sure that the machine is turned on.

     Confirming that the Power Is On

  2. Press the SCAN button.

     The Scan menu screen is displayed.
     

     
     
     Note

     • If the Scan standby screen for forwarding the data to the USB-connected computer is displayed on the LCD, press the Menu button to display the Scan menu screen.

  3. Use the button to select Save to, then press the OK button.

  4. Insert the USB flash drive into the direct print port.

     Inserting or Removing the USB Flash Drive

  5. Use the button to select USB flash drive, then press the OK button.

  6. Specify the scan settings.

     Specify each scan setting in order.

     Note

     • For details on each setting item:

       Setting Items on the Operation Panel of the Machine

     1. Make sure that Scan size is selected, then press the OK button.

     2. Use the button to select the scan size, then press the OK button.

     3. Make sure that Data format is selected, then press the OK button.

     4. Use the button to select the data format, then press the OK button.

     5. Make sure that Scan resolution is selected, then press the OK button.

     6. Use the button to select the scan resolution, then press the OK button.

        The Scan standby screen is displayed after all the settings have been specified.

        Note

        • When the Scan menu screen is displayed, you can use the button to select the setting item.

        • If you select Compact PDF for Data format and press the OK button, the Scan standby screen is displayed.

  7. Load the original document on the platen glass or in the ADF.

     Loading Originals

  8. Press the Color button for color scanning, or the Black button for black & white scanning.

     Note

     • If the original is not loaded properly, a message is displayed on the LCD. Load the original on the platen glass or in the ADF according to the scan settings.

     • If you load the original in the ADF:

       The machine starts scanning and scanned data is saved on the USB flash drive.

     • If you load the original on the platen glass:

       • When you select other than PDF or Compact PDF for Data format, the machine starts scanning and scanned data is saved on the USB flash drive.

       • When you select PDF or Compact PDF for Data format, the confirmation screen asking you if you continue scanning is displayed after scanning is complete.

         Selecting Yes and pressing the OK button allow you to scan the originals continuously. Load the next document on the platen glass and start scanning.

         By selecting No and pressing the OK button, scanning is complete and the data is saved on the USB flash drive in one PDF file.

         When you scan the originals continuously, you can save up to 100 pages of images in one PDF file.

     Remove the original on the platen glass or from the document output slot after scanning is complete.

     Note

     • If the USB flash drive becomes full while scanning images is in progress, only the images already scanned can be saved.

     • You can save up to 2000 files of scanned data in PDF and JPEG data format.

     • The folder and file name of scanned data saved on the USB flash drive is as follows:

       • Folder name: (file extension: PDF): CANON_SC\DOCUMENT\0001

       • Folder name: (file extension: JPG): CANON_SC\IMAGE\0001

       • File name: Running numbers, starting from SCN_0001

       • File date: The date and time of saving as set in the machine.

         For details on how to set the date and time:

         Setting the Date & Time

• Importing the Scanned Data Saved on a USB Flash Drive to the Computer

  You can import the scanned data saved on a USB flash drive to the computer. After scanning the data, connect the USB flash drive to the computer, then import the data.