Let's Scan Using ScandAll Pro!


1. To begin scanning, click on the ScandAll Pro icon on the desktop:

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2. When ScandAll opens, click ‘Scan > Scan’ in the top menu bar.

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3. In the next dialogue window, select your ‘Scan Type’. The most popular options are:

  • ADF [Auto Document Feeder] – Front Side
  • ADF [Auto Document Feeder] – Duplex [Double Sided]
  • Flat Bed

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4. Change the Image Mode from ‘Black & White’ to ‘Greyscale’ or ‘256 Color’.

5. Change the Page Size according to your page size.

6. Click ‘Preview’ to view how your scanned page will look.

7. Modify your image using the ‘Brightness’, ‘Threshold’ and Contrast’ sliders.

Note: if you are concerned about a large file size, you can lower the 'Resolution' from 300 x 300.

8. Click ‘Scan’. [If applicable] Set next page onto scanner, click ‘Scan’.

9. When finished, click ‘Close’ – ScandAll will perform Optical Character Recognition [OCR].

10. Click ‘File > Save As’ and choose a format for your document. The most popular options are:

  • PDF File (*.pdf)
  • Tagged Image File Format (*.tif)
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11. Change the filename by unchecking ‘Use the Name Rule’ and give your document a name.

12. The default location for your document is in the C:\Users\YOUR_UNI\Documents folder.

13. Modify or edit your scanned document using Adobe Acrobat Pro (*.pdf) or Photoshop (*.tif)


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