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Scanning Instructions

The library currently has 2 4 free, self-service scanners in the Reference Department. Please sign up at the Reference Desk before using the scannersnear the Print/Copy/Scan Center on the first floor of the Library.

There are also 4 free, self-service iMac scanners near the Serials stacks on the second floor of the library.

The Digital Media Lab in room 216H has a high-quality 12" x 17" scanner with an adapter for negatives and mounted slides. Read more at https://library.umbc.edu/media/dml.php.

Features:

Your image will be saved to the My Documents folder and can be copied to disk or to CD or attached to an email. 
For more advanced image editing, please use Adobe Photoshop Elements.

 

Simple Scanning: Documents

  • Place the top of your document alson the top and left edges of the scanner (look for the black triangle in the corner.)
  • Start ScandAll21 (double-click the icon).
  • On the top menu bar, select Scan > To Adobe PDF.
  • Set Scan Type to either Flatbed or Feeder before scaning.
  • To crop your image, use 'Preview' to set the scan area.
  • Click 'Scan'.
  • Replace with next page and click 'Scan' to save multiple pages to one file.
  • Close the TWAIN Driver (32) window.
  • Name your PDF file
    • Your file will be saved to the My Documents folder and can be copied to disk or to CD or attached to an email.
    For more advanced document editing, please use Adobe Acrobat

    • Scan color or black & white images in multiple formats (.jpg, .gif)

    • Scan text in rich text (.rtf) or Acrobat (.pdf) formats

    • Simple instructions available -- no experience necessary

    • Save file to diskette or CD, email it, or print it.

     

    Simple Scanning: Images

  • Place the top of your picture along the top and left edges of the scanner (look for the black triangle in the corner).
  • Start ScandAll21 (double-click the icon).
  • On the top menu bar, select Scan > To File.
  • Set File Type = JFIF/JPEG.
  • Name the file (bottom box, no extension).
  • Click 'Acquire'.
  • Set Scan Type = Flat Bed
  • To crop your image, use 'Preview' to set the scan area.
  • Click 'Scan'
  • Replace with next page and click 'Scan' to save multiple pages to one file.
  • Close the TWAIN Driver (32) window.

    • Edit documents with Adobe Acrobat

    • Edit images with Adobe Photoshop Elements (additional image editing software is available on the 2nd floor scanner stations)

    • Save file to flash drive or CD, email it, or print it.

    Need further assistance?

    Phone: 410-455-2346
    Chat with a Librarian

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