Scanning Overview
Xerox WorkCentre 3315DN/3325DN/3325DNI
User Guide
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Scanning Overview
Scanning with your machine lets you turn pictures and text into digital files that can be stored on your
computer or sent to a repository. Your machine can scan via USB or network to a PC or server, as well as
directly to a USB memory device. The following filing options are available for Scan:
• USB: Using this option, you can scan an image to a USB Memory Device inserted into the USB
Memory Device port.
• Local PC: This option can be used if the machine is connected to a PC via a USB cable. For
Windows scanning, the Easy Printer Manager must be installed on your PC prior to use. For
Macintosh scanning, the Scan and Fax Manager must be installed.
• Network PC: Using this option the scanned data will be stored to a networked PC. For Windows,
the Easy Printer Manager must be installed on your PC prior to use. For Macintosh scanning, the
Scan and Fax Manager must be installed.
• SMB: Using this option, you can scan an image and upload it to a shared folder on an SMB server.
• FTP: Using this option, you can scan an image and upload it to an FTP server.
• WSD: Using this option you can scan to applications or computers that support Microsoft's Web
Services for Devices.
Note: Some options may be unavailable depending on your machine configuration.
For instructions on setting up and configuring the Scan function, refer to the System Administrator
Guide.
Scanning Methods
Your machine offers the following ways to scan an image using a local connection:
• TWAIN: TWAIN drivers handle the communication between computer software and the scanning
device. This feature can be used via a local connection or a network connection.
Refer to Scan Using TWAIN on page 56.
• WIA (Windows Image Acquisition): To use this feature your computer must be connected to the
machine via a USB cable.
Refer to Scan Using WIA Driver on page 57.
