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How do I scan multiple pages and have them save as one pdf file? I keep getting a file for each.

trepc
Apprentice

I'm new to my Canon Pixma multifunction and having a difficult time getting settings correct to scan from my automatic feeder multiple pages and get them to email as one document.    Suggestions please?  

 

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I would also like this information

I have a Pixma MX492

 

Thank You

previous answer from kathypat worked for me.

. 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.

 

 Anna

 

Very bad feature of the printer!  Please find specific instructions.   

Thank you.  However, this doesn't work for my MX535 printer.   Can anyone help with clear instructions to scan documents on this printer?  

How do I scan multiple pages and have them save as one pdf file?  

I am MG5650 Window 10

merrymary247
Rising Star
On Windows10, you can click on the search box in the bottom right and type IJ scan utility. As long as you have installed the drivers it should already be on your computer.

Press the button that says Document. It'll scan the first page, then say to continue scanning load the next document and press scan again. Continue this process until you're done, then press exit. It'll save all pages into one multiple page PDF.

The model number of my PIXMA printer is MX432 and installed on Windows 10.

Patrick
Product Expert
Product Expert

Hi wkr,

 

The PIXMA MX432 uses the MP Navigator EX software to perform scanning.  You can scan a multiple page document and save them as a single PDF file using this software.

 

To view this process, please use the following link:

 

https://support.usa.canon.com/kb/index?page=content&id=ART115557

I am trying to find out how to scan a large document into one pdf file, can anyone help me, please and
TIA

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