Advanced Guide TroubleshootingContents > Scanning > Saving Scanned DataSaving Scanned DataYou can save the scanned documents or photos on a USB flash drive, a memory card, or a computerusing the Operation Panel on the machine. You can also scan originals using your computer.This section describes the operation to scan documents and save them on the USB flash drive in PDFdata.For other operations, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide . You can find the detailedprocedures to correct scanned images or print them with various settings.ImportantWe recommend that you make a backup of the data on the memory card or USB flash driveregularly and save it on other storage media, in case of accidental loss.Please note that Canon shall not be liable for any damage or loss of the data for any reasonwhatsoever, even within the warranty period of the machine.Saving the Scanned Data on the USB Flash Drive1. Prepare for using a USB flash drive.(1) Turn on the power.See Operation Panel .(2) Insert a USB flash drive into the Direct Print Port.See Inserting the USB Flash Drive .2. Select the scan operation.(1) Select Scan on the HOME screen, and press the OK button.(2) Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel or the (Left) or (Right) button to select USBflash drive , and press the OK button.The operation selection screen appears.(3) Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel or the (Left) or (Right) button to select Save toUSB flash , and press the OK button.The scan settings screen appears.3. Specify the scan settings.(1) Confirm the document type, scan size, scan resolution, etc.Here we confirm that Document is selected for Document type, A4 for Scan size, and PDF for Data format.To change the settings, use the Easy-Scroll Wheel or the (Up) or (Down) button to select the item tochange, and press the OK button.NoteFor details on the settings and Advanced of the Function button, refer to the on-screenmanual: Advanced Guide.When PDF is selected, up to 100 pages can be saved in one file.Page 36 of 815 pagesSaving Scanned Data