Compaq A900 Printer/Fax/Copier/Scanner
(260-2380)               Scanning                      Faxback Doc. # 56145

NOTE:     All scanning activities require the host computer to be connected
          and powered up.

The Compaq A900 All-In-One offers three ways to scan a document. You can
scan:

*    Using the control panel of the A900

*    Using the Compaq Control Form

*    Using the computer

The driver supports scanning from the bundled applications as well as all
your favorite computer applications.

Loading Documents for Scanning

You can use the A900 to scan documents that are printed on standard letter,
legal, or A4-sized paper. Follow these guidelines to prepare your
documents.

For the following types of documents, use the Copy/Scan Sleeve:

*    Envelopes

*    Checks

*    Receipts

*    Fragile or thin documents

*    Photographs

*    Wrinkled or creased paper

*    Curled or rolled paper

*    Torn paper

*    Carbon or carbon-backed paper

*    Coated or glossy paper

*    Onion skin or thin paper

1.   Remove all staples, paper clips, and similar items before feeding
     the document.

2.   Make sure any glue, ink, or correction fluid on the paper is
     completely dry before feeding the document.

3.   Place the document(s) to be copied face down and top down in the
     document input tray.

4.   Adjust document guides to match the width of the document, if
     necessary.

Loading the Document to Scan Using the Copy/Scan Sleeve

To protect irregular-sized or delicate documents or photos that were
mentioned above, use the copy/scan sleeve when making copies.

1.   Position the document or photograph in the upper left corner of the
     sleeve.

2.   Place the copy/scan sleeve face down, with the sealed-top end first,
     in the document input tray.

Scanning Using the Control Panel

To send a scan, complete the following steps.

1.   Slide document into the tray until the machine grips the first
     sheet. The lower LCD panel displays the message, "Ready Fax Document
     Loaded."

2.   Press the Scan button.

IMPORTANT:  Scan destinations must have been previously set up from the
computer. See Scan To Application Setup for information on setting up a
scan destination.

3.   Select the SCAN TO destination. Use the Options button to cycle
     through the available choices.

4.   Press Start.

The All-In-One will then contact the host computer and scan all the
documents in the document input tray to the chosen destination.

Advanced Scanning

You can adjust the scan type and contrast. Use the Menu and Options buttons
located on the left and right side of the LCD panel to make adjustments.

To access advanced scanning features:

1.   Load the documents printed side facing down in the document input
     tray.

2.   Press the Scan button.

3.   Select the Scan To destination using the Options button.

4.   Press the Menu button to cycle through advanced scan features.

5.   Press the Options button to change the scan feature settings.

6.   Press the Start button to scan.

To set default settings, see Scan Settings in the Compaq A900 Settings
Utility.

Advanced Scan Features
Menu      Options             Description
Scan Type Black Draft         Use when the originals are black text
                              or line art. This is the fastest scan,
                              but the resolution is reduced.

          Black Normal        Use when the originals are black text
                              or line art. This is slower than Black
                              Draft, but the resolution is better.

          Black Photo         Use when the originals are photos or
                              have color content. Black Photo is
                              slower than Black Normal but it
                              captures grayscale information.

          Color Draft         Use when the originals are color
                              photos. This is the fastest color
                              scan, but the resolution is reduced.

          Color Normal        Use when you want a better quality
                              color scan. This is slower than Color
                              Draft.

          Color Best          Use when you want the best quality
                              color scan. This is slower than Color
                              Normal and the slowest scan possible.
                              The resolution is the best.

          Scan Contrast       Dark to Light  Adjust this when your
                              originals are too light or too dark.

Scanning with the Computer

Using Pagis ScanWorks, you can scan documents and photos. These are basic
steps to help you through a scan process.

1.   Click Start -> Programs -> Compaq A900 -> Pagis Toolbar.

2.   Place the document(s) to be scanned face down and top down in the
     document input tray.

3.   Click Scan on the Pagis ScanWorks toolbar.

4.   Select the desired options on the screen.

*    Select the page type that most closely resembles your document.

*    Click Properties to set enhancement options.

*    Select the Scan To selection to set where the image will be sent to
     when it is scanned.

5.   Click Scan. The All-In-One then scans the document and sends the
     image to the selected application.

Scanning with the Compaq Control Form

1.   Press the Control Form button and then press the Start button. A
     copy of Compaq Control Form prints.

2.   Check the Scan box at the top of the page.

3.   The default settings on the Control Form are indicated with a
     triangle. You can change these settings by checking the desired
     settings in the Scan Settings section.

4.   When you are finished, put the documents that you want to scan
     behind the Compaq Control Form. Place the document(s) to be scanned
     face down and top down in the document input tray.

5.   Press the Control Form button on the control panel. The scan process
     begins.

6.   The Control Form and document are scanned and the image is sent to
     the selected destination.

(RDS 07/30/1999)