How to Prepare Paperwork for Scanning

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find out how many documents you can feed the scanner at one time.

   Some scanners will allow multiple pages to be scanned, while others will only scan one page at a time.
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   Step 2: Make batches to fit the scanner's limits.

   You want to get the most out of your scanner, the more you can scan at a time the better off you are. , You want to make sure that each page is not attached to another page. , Remember, if a page is folded, whatever is under that fold will not be scanned.
   
   Make sure all parts of each page are completely visible. ,,, You are now ready to scan.
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   Step 3: Remove staples

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   Step 4: paper clips

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   Step 5: or anything binding two or more sheets together.

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   Step 6: Now you want to look for folds in the pages.

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   Step 7: Check to see that the scanner is turned on and installed properly.

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   Step 8: Open the appropriate scanning software.

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   Step 9: That's it.

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