Scanning settings

This topic describes scanning settings that are available for Ricoh devices in the AutoStore Unified Client Capture component.

These settings are configured on the General tab in the form settings. Select the Allow Changes checkbox next to any option to allow users to change the setting on the device console. The available options depend on the device type.

Setting	Description
Scan Color	Indicates whether to scan the original in color or black and white mode: Auto Color — Auto color detection for scanning. B & W Text — Scan text in black and white. B & W Text / Photo — Scan text and photos in black and white. B & W Photo — Scan photos in black and white. B & W Text / Drawing — Scan text and line art or diagrams in black and white. Gray Scale: Scan in gray scale, regardless of whether the original is in color or in black and white. Select this option to scan originals with many halftones. Full Color Text/Photo: Scan text and photos in full color, regardless of whether the original is in color or in black. Full Color Photo: Scan 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 — (Default) Save to PDF 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.
Multi Page	Includes multiple pages in a single file. On Off
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 Orientation	Indicates the orientation of the original being scanned. Readable — Scans from the left edge. Unreadable — Scans from the top, orthogonally to the text.
Simplex/Duplex	Indicates whether to scan one or both sides of the original. 1 Sided — Scan one side of an original. 2 Sided - Top to Top — For binding pages on the side. 2 Sided - Top to Bottom — For binding pages on the top. Spread — Scans pages in two-page spreads onto single sheets.
Page Size	Choose the appropriate page size from this list. The Ricoh device console only displays the page sizes that are supported by the MFP. If you select a page size here that is not supported by the MFP, the device will map your selection to one of the supported page sizes on the MFP.
Digital Signature Pdf	Applies a digital signature to a PDF file. This option may not show on the device console. On Off Digital signatures let you identify any unauthorized changes made to a document after it is signed.
High Compression Pdf	Applies maximum compression to PDF files. This option may not show on the device console. On Off Compression helps to make your PDF files smaller but may result in lower quality images.
PdfA	Uses PDF/A format, which is designed for long-term archiving of documents. On Off PDF/A is an ISO-standardized version of the Portable Document Format (PDF) specialized for the digital preservation of electronic documents. The "A" stands for "Archive". PDF/A differs from PDF by prohibiting features ill-suited to long-term archiving, such as font linking (as opposed to font embedding). The ISO requirements for PDF/A file viewers include color management guidelines, support for embedded fonts, and a user interface for reading embedded annotations.
Original Preview	Allows users to preview scanned documents before they are sent to the AutoStore workflow. On Off
Scan Density	(Default) Auto Manual
Manual Scan Density	Use this slider to adjust the density if the Scan Density setting is Manual.
Continue Scan Method	Use this setting to scan multiple pages into one document. (Default) Normal Batch SADF
Reduce/Enlarge	Use the arrows to adjust the size of the image or text for the scan. The default is 100.
Erase Center	Select this checkbox to adjust the scan to erase the center width of the document.
Erase Center Width	Use the arrows to adjust to amount of the center width to remove.
Erase Border	Select this checkbox to adjust the scan to erase one or more borders.
Erase Border Top	Use the arrows to adjust to amount of the top border to remove.
Erase Border Right	Use the arrows to adjust to amount of the right border to remove.
Erase Border Bottom	Use the arrows to adjust to amount of the bottom border to remove.
Erase Border Left	Use the arrows to adjust to amount of the left border to remove.
Divide	Select this checkbox to divide a scanned document into separate pages. Blank Page Removal setting must be off.
Divide Per Sheet	Divides a scanned document into separate pages. Default is one page.
Divide Division Check	Select this checkbox to receive a prompt to cancel or continue scanning if the number of scanned pages does not match the number from Divide Per Sheet.
Blank Page Removal	Removes blank pages from scanned documents. Divide setting cannot be enabled. (Default) Off On