Introduction
Xerox WorkCentre 3550
User Guide
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Introduction
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 is used if the machine is connected to a PC via USB cable. The scan driver
must be installed on your PC prior to use. The scanned data will be stored in the connected
computer’s My Documents folder.
• Network PC: Using this option the scanned data will be stored to a networked PC, in the My
Documents folder.
• 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.
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. Scanning an image launches the selected application, enabling you to control the
scanning process. This feature can be used via a local connection or a network connection.
Refer to Scan Using TWAIN on page 68.
• WIA: WIA stands for 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 69.
