Penn State University Libraries - Flatbed Scanner Instructions

Flatbed Scanner Instructions using Adobe Acrobat Professional

Place the item to be scanned face side down. The scanner can accomidate material up to 11 x 17 inches.

1. From the Start menu, choose All Programs, then Electronic Publishing, then select Adobe Acobat X Pro.
2. Choose Create, then select PDF From Scanner. (Scan automatically begins.) [Ignore the Open a Recent File/Getting Started option that appears on the screen. That is used for creating pdf's from existing documents]
3. If scanning larger than 8.5 x 11, select custom scan and then appropriate dimension of the item being scanned. Then choose type of document.
4. Scan additional pages into the document if needed.
5. Save document as PDF. 

Remember to remove document from scanner.

• Save to:
  
  • Your PASS space
  • Your jump drive
  • Your U:drive
• Email to yourself

Troubleshooting

• Are you unable to scan a document letter size?
  • If Yes, change settings before scanning:
    • From Create, select PDF From Scanner, then select Custom Scan.
    • Change Paper Size to Letter, then select OK.
    • Proceed with scanning instructions.

• Are you unable to scan a document 11 x17?
  • If Yes, change settings before scanning:
    • From Create, select PDF From Scanner, then select Custom Scan.
    • Change Paper Size to Ledger, then select OK.
    • Proceed with scanning instructions.