Canon PIXMA MX870 - Manual (Page 609)

Important
When this checkbox is selected, the files can be saved in JPEG/Exif or PDF format only.
Scanning may take longer than usual when this checkbox is selected.
The color tone may change from the source image due to corrections. In that case, deselect the
checkbox and scan.
Duplex scan when scanning from ADF
Select this checkbox to scan both sides of the documents placed on the ADF (Auto Document
Feeder).
Documents are scanned in the long-side stapling format, with the end touching the feeder as the
upper end. The scanned documents are output in the back-to-front order.
Save Settings
File name
Enter the file name of the image to be saved (up to 64 characters). When saving multiple files, 4
digits are appended to each file name.
Save as type
Select a file type to save the scanned images.
Select Auto, JPEG/Exif, TIFF, BMP or PDF.
Important
When Save as type is Auto, the file format may differ depending on how you place the
document.
See " Placing Documents " for details on how to place documents.
Large documents (such as A4 size photos) that cannot be placed away from the edges/arrow
(alignment mark) of the Platen may be saved as PDF files. To save in a format other than PDF,
scan by specifying the file format.
You cannot set passwords for PDF files.
Note
When Auto is selected, files are saved in the following formats according to the document type.
Photos, postcards, CD/DVD and business cards: JPEG
Magazines, newspapers and text documents: PDF
You can change the file format from Set....
Set...
When Save as type is Auto
You can specify the file format in which to save images. Select a file format for Document and Photo
each.
Important
You cannot select a compression type for JPEG files when the Compress scanned images
when transferring checkbox is selected on the "
General Tab " of the Preferences dialog box.
When Save as type is JPEG/Exif
You can specify a compression type for JPEG files. Select High(Low Compression), Standard or
Low(High Compression).
Important
This setting is not available when the Compress scanned images when transferring checkbox
is selected on the "
General Tab " of the Preferences dialog box.
When Save as type is PDF
Make advanced settings for creating PDF files. See " PDF Settings Dialog Box " for details.
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