How to scan multiple pages into a single PDF document - Canon Pixma MG5420 - Using Macbook Pro

kathypat — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 14:42:41 GMT

I am using a Canon Pixma MG5420. Here is my process for scanning multiple PDF pages into a single document on a MacBook Pro:

1. Place document on the scanner.

2. Open the Preview application. If needed, the Preview application can be located from the Search function (magnifying glass.

3. From the menu bar, select File --> Import from Scanner --> (name of your printer). This opens a second window titled Import from Canon MG5400 series, and the printer immediately produces an overview of your document.

4. Use gripper "handles" (blue dots) to set the desired scan area if needed.

5. Make your scan preferences in the dialogue section on the right side of the window. NOTE: Be sure that PDF is selected as the format and that the "Combine Into Single Document" checkbox immediate below is checked.

6. Click the Scan button at the lower right of the window and allow the printer to complete scanning the first page.

7. Remove the first document and place the next document on the scanner.

8. Click the Overview button at the bottom right of the window and allow printer to complete the overview of the second page.

9. Use the blue gripper handles to set the desired scan area if needed.

10. Click the Scan button at the bottom right of the window and allow printer to complete scanning the second page.

11. Repeat steps 7-10 as many times as necessary until all pages are scanned.

12. Return to the open Preview window which will now display the pages which have just been scanned.

13. From the menu bar, select File --> Move To. This opens a dialogue box which allows you to name your PDF file and select the location where you want it to be filed. Make these choices and save your multi-page PDF document.

Re: How to scan multiple pages into a single PDF document - Canon Pixma MG5420 - Using Macbook Pro

Waddizzle — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 16:46:34 GMT

Depending upon how many pages you are trying to scan into a single document, combining all of the pages into a single file may be convenient, it is not always a good idea because of the potential for extremely large file sizes.

Re: How to scan multiple pages into a single PDF document - Canon Pixma MG5420 - Using Macbook Pro

kathypat — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 20:20:14 GMT

Yes, users will need to stay aware of file size. Good point. As for me personally, most of my files are not so many pages that it would be an issue.

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How to scan multiple pages into a single PDF document - Canon Pixma MG5420 - Using Macbook Pro

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