Scanning Settings

This topic describes scanning settings that are available for the Ricoh SOP component. These settings are configured on the General tab in the form settings. Select the Allow Changes check box next to any option to allow users to change the setting on the device console.

If a Ricoh device does not support a scan setting, then this setting cannot be selected or changed for the device.

Setting	Description
Scan Color	Indicates whether to scan the original in color or black and white mode: Auto Color — Auto color detection for scanning. B & W Text / Photo — Scan text and photos in black and white. B & W Photo — Scan photos in black and white. B & W Text — Scan text in black and white. B & W Text / Drawing — Scan text and line art or diagrams in black and white. Gray Scale: Scan in gray scale, regardless of whether the original is in color or in black and white. Select this option to scan originals with many halftones. Full Color Text/Photo: Scan text and photos in full color, regardless of whether the original is in color or in black. Full Color Photo: Scan photos in full color, regardless of whether the original is in color or in black.
File Format	Indicates the type of the file to save scanned data. The following file types are supported: PDF — Save to PDF format. JPEG — A file format widely used in digital cameras. Suitable for saving photo data. This type does not support the saving of multiple pages into one file. Tiff — (Default) Specifies TIFF format. This type creates either a separate file for each page scanned or multiple pages, depending on the Multi Page setting.
Multi Page	Includes multiple pages in a single file. On Off
Page Size	Choose the appropriate page size from this list. The Ricoh device console only displays the page sizes that are supported by the MFP. If you select a page size here that is not supported by the MFP, the device will map your selection to one of the supported page sizes on the MFP.
Digital Signature Pdf	Applies a digital signature to a PDF file. This option may not show on the device console. On Off Digital signatures let you identify any unauthorized changes made to a document after it is signed.
High Compression Pdf	Applies maximum compression to PDF files. This option may not show on the device console. On Off Compression helps to make your PDF files smaller but may result in lower quality images.
PdfA	Uses PDF/A format, which is designed for long-term archiving of documents. On Off PDF/A is an ISO-standardized version of the Portable Document Format (PDF) specialized for the digital preservation of electronic documents. The "A" stands for "Archive". PDF/A differs from PDF by prohibiting features ill-suited to long-term archiving, such as font linking (as opposed to font embedding). The ISO requirements for PDF/A file viewers include color management guidelines, support for embedded fonts, and a user interface for reading embedded annotations.
Original Preview	Allows users to preview scanned documents before they are sent to the AutoStore workflow. On Off
Resolution	Indicates the scanning resolution: 100x100dpi — Select this option to scan the lowest resolution. 150x150dpi — Select this option to scan a lower resolution. 200x200dpi — Select this option to scan a standard original. 300x300dpi — (Default) Select this option to scan a standard original with higher resolution. 400x400dpi — Select this option to scan an original containing small characters and drawings. 600x600dpi — Select this option to convert an original into a file of the maximum size. This option is available when scanning an original such as a full-color photo, which requires a fine level of image.
Original Orientation	Indicates the orientation of the original being scanned. Readable — Scans from the left edge. Unreadable — Scans from the top, orthogonally to the text.
Simplex/Duplex	Indicates whether to scan one or both sides of the original. 1 Sided — Scan one side of an original. 2 Sided - Top to Top — For binding pages on the side. 2 Sided - Top to Bottom — For binding pages on the top. Spread — Scans pages in two-page spreads onto single sheets.
Scan Density Mode	Indicates whether to set image density in auto or manual mode. Auto – Auto image density detection for scanning. Manual – Use specific density level for scanning.
Manual Scan Density	Specifies the density level for the document. Choose an appropriate level from -3 to 3. The default is 0. -3 to -1 – Light 0 – Center 1 to 3 – Dark
Continue Scan Method	Indicates the scan method. Normal – Use normal scan method on the device. Batch – Use Batch method to scan large size document. SADF – Use SADF method to scan large size document.
Reduce/Enlarge	Indicates whether to reduce or enlarge size of the document. Choose a value between 25-400 percent, in increments of 1.
Erase Center	Indicates whether to erase center part of the document. True False
Erase Center Width	Specifies the width of erasure. Choose a value between 2-99 mm, in increments of 1.
Erase Border	Indicates whether to erase border parts of the document.
Erase Border Top	Specifies the width of erasure at the top border. Choose a value between 2-99 mm, in increments of 1.
Erase Border Right	Specifies the width of erasure at the right border. Choose a value between 2-99 mm, in increments of 1.
Erase Border Bottom	Specifies the width of erasure at the bottom border. Choose a value between 2-99 mm, in increments of 1.
Erase Border Left	Specifies the width of erasure at the left border. Choose a value between 2-99 mm, in increments of 1.
Divide	Indicates whether to divide multiple originals and save as multiple files. True False
Divide Per Sheet	Specifies number of pages for each file. Choose a value between 1-99, in increments of 1.
Divide Division Check	Checks whether the originals are correctly divided by the specified number of pages.