Q: What is a Digital Sender?
A: “Digital Sender” is just a fancy name for a scanner that sends you files via email.
Q: What can you do with it?
A: You can scan photos or documents into several file formats, including JPEG and PDF.
Q: Where can I find this device?
A: In the following computer labs or kiosk areas: Humanities 107; Coykendall Science Building 119; van den Berg Learning Center 115; Peregrine Dining Hall Computer Lab; Old Main 131; and the Lecture Center North Lobby.
Q: How do I use it?
A: To start taking advantage of this useful device, follow these instructions:
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1. Touch the “E-mail” button to begin. |
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2. Select the field below “To:” either by tapping the screen or hitting TAB twice. |
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3. Pull out the keyboard for your typing convenience. |
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4. Enter the recipient for the document you are about to scan and touch “OK.” |
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5. You will be asked if you’d like to add the address to the “Local” address book.
You should say “No” here. |
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6. Choose “More Options.” |
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7. The default Document File Type is JPEG (which is great for photos).
To see additional options, choose “Document File Type.” |
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8. Here is where you can change to other popular formats, including PDF.
Note for Advanced Users: To create multi-page PDF, turn on “Job Build.”
For front and back, enable “2-sided” under Original Sides. |
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9-A. To use the document feeder, simply place your sheet(s) face-up in the tray and hit the green Start button. |
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9-B. To scan something directly on the flatbed, open the lid and align the material towards the upper right. |
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…then hit the green Start button.Check the email account that you specified in Step #4.Note:
At the end of a job, you will be asked if you’d like to continue working with the same settings.
If you choose not to, the Digital Sender will revert to its defaults. |