Scanning Settings

This topic describes scanning settings that are available for the Canon component. These settings are configured on the General tab in the form settings. Select the Allow Changes check box next to any option to allow users to change the setting on the device console.

Setting	Description
Color Mode	Indicates whether to scan the original in color or black and white mode: Auto (Color/Gray) — Auto color/gray detection for scanning. Black&White: Scan in black and white. Full Color: Scan text and photos in full color, regardless of whether the original is in color or in black.
File Format	Indicates the type of the file to save scanned data. The following file types are supported: PDF — Save to PDF format. PDF/A — Save to PDF/A format. PDF(Compact)— Save to PDF(Compact) format. If this option is selected, and the resolution is greater than 300x300dpi or the color mode is set to Black&White, the settings are automatically adjusted to the requirements of PDF(Compact) format. JPEG — A file format widely used in digital cameras. Suitable for saving photo data. This type does not support the saving of multiple pages into one file. Tiff — Specifies TIFF format. This type creates either a separate file for each page scanned or multiple pages, depending on the Multi Page setting. Tiff/JPEG (Default) — Specifies TIFF or JPEG format.
Resolution	Indicates the scanning resolution: 100x100dpi — Select this option to scan the lowest resolution. 150x150dpi — Select this option to scan a lower resolution. 200x200dpi — Select this option to scan a standard original. 300x300dpi — (Default) Select this option to scan a standard original with higher resolution. 400x400dpi — Select this option to scan an original containing small characters and drawings. 600x600dpi — Select this option to convert an original into a file of the maximum size. This option is available when scanning an original such as a full-color photo, which requires a fine level of image.
Original Type	Choose the appropriate type from this list: Text/Photo Text Photo
Scan Size	Choose the appropriate image mode from this list: Auto, Mixed Size - Same Width, Mixed Size - Different Width, A3 Landscape, A4 Portrait, A4 Landscape, A5 Portrait, A5 Landscape, A6 Landscape, B4 Landscape, B5 Portrait, B5 Landscape, Ledger, Legal Landscape, Letter Portrait, Letter Landscape, Folio, Statement Portrait, Statement Landscape, Executive Portrait, Executive Landscape.
2-Sided Original	Choose the appropriate 2-Sided Original from this list. One Sided Book Calendar
Sharpness	Choose the appropriate sharpness from 0-6.
Density	Choose the appropriate density from 0-16.
Job Build	Choose to scan only one page or multiple pages from the glass or feeder: Off — Scan only one page. On — Scan multiple pages. The output will have all scanned pages.