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How do I scan documents?

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Target Audience: Iscte Employees

Answer/Solution:

To scan documents on an Iscte multifunction printer, follow the steps below.

  1. Log in to the multifunction printer
      • Swipe your Iscte card on the multifunction printer.
      • Wait for the access confirmation on the screen
  2. Select the scan type
      • After logging in, select one of the options available on the screen:
        • Scan-to-Me
          • Recommended for quick scans (documents with few pages)
          • The document will be automatically sent to your institutional email
        • Scan to Email
          • Recommended for very large documents
  3. Place the documents
      • You can use:
        • The scanner glass – for a single page
        • The automatic document feeder (ADF) – for multiple pages.
        • Make sure that:
          • The sheets are properly aligned
          • There are no staples or objects that could damage the equipment
  4. Configure the scan (optional)
      • You can adjust, among other options:
        • File type (PDF, image, etc.)
        • Color or black and white
        • Resolution
  5. Start scanning
      • Press Start/Scan on the multifunction device’s control panel
      • Wait until the process is complete
  6. Confirm the upload
      • At the end, confirm on the screen that the upload was successful
      • The document will be sent to your institutional email
  7. Check for the file
      • Check your mailbox:
        • Inbox
        • Spam/Junk (if necessary)

If You Are Unable to Scan:

If you encounter difficulties during the process, please contact IT Support and provide the following information:

      • Username (e.g., xxnes@iscte-iul.pt)
      • Location where you attempted to scan
      • Description of the problem
      • Screenshot of the error message (if possible)

Further Information

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