Is the scanning via ADF duplex as well? Hi, Is the scanning duplex as well?
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Thanks for this info - that definitely shows that the MF4150 has some awareness for the need to do duplex copying.My next question would be: Can the software that comes with the scanner allow you to scan one side of 30 pages, then scan the other side of the same 30 pages, then the software will generate a PDF that orders the pages correctly?
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Canon Toolbox 4.9 software will add the new page to the end of the PDF only. On another note, if the PDF document has been edited with another program, Canon Toolbox won't read it.It can scan 300-400 pages to a pdf file, the limiting factor being disk space and RAM in your computer.Canon Toolbox doesn't have anything that protects the PDF, you'll need Adobe or some other PDF software. Granted, the enclosed software tools are simple, but are simple and free in comparison to some of the other bundled software that comes with similar units, out there.
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Thank you for your quick reply. What about the MF4690? I posted a similar question regarding that one. It seems much newer. Does it happen to have a function that somehow supports duplex scanning, without having to *manually* re-order the pages?
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That's 2 sided copying. Front Panel: Press Copy > Press 2-sided > Insert Sheet > hit ok > Insert/Flip page > hit ok > two-sided printed copy comes out.
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In response to the 7th post from Paladin Dude: The option to add a page is available with the software it comes with? Does it allow you to insert it anywhere or just to the end? Can it scan and save 300-400 pages to a pdf file? Also, after it is scanned, can it be locked so that if it's saved to a cd it can't be copied?Thanks for your help.
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The ADF is for scanning and the double side printing is the other mechanism which has no relationship with the ADF. The software might be able to scan one side and other and then merge them. The scanner function of this machine is all software based. The hardware does not process the scan directly.
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No. Same situation there. We have one at our branch office, and it just has built in networking that makes it a different model.
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The Scanning software that comes with Canon will not let you manipulate the PDF file as to re-ordering the scanned pages. You will need Adobe or some third party software to do that. On a positive note, the ADF makes it a lot easier, and you can always use the option of Add a Page to a PDF file, but not re-collate.
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This is still a little unclear. I gather from the above that the scanner does not flip the original to scan the other to make a two side copy. What I want to know is it possible to make a two side copy by two sequential single side scans? ... scan one side, scan the other side and then a two sided copy comes out? I would like to do this from the printer front panel, not a computer application.
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No, this model 6505N is not. If you want duplex you need to purchase the 6505DN model.
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Yes - When you set-up the software you can select either the opton to scan doubsided or single sided.I found it easy to change from doublesided back to single side scanning when I needed to.
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Dear Sharon,Yes it is a duplex color scanner so it will scan both sides if you set the scanning program to duplex.
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Yes! I have been happy with this scanner. Has a reasonable price tag. Good luck!
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The HP Easy Scan software I downloaded doesn't seem to have a duplex mode for scanning. I'm using a MAC with OSX 10.11 You can either go to the printer through System Preferences and click on the scan button, or use the Image Capture Utility in Applications and select the printer... both of these seem to work for duplex scanning. No problems yet.
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No, not the one we are selling, the printer has network card installed, no duplex.
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I am waiting until I see this answer. I would like to buy this scanner if compatible.
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Yes it does. The document feeder is duplex, as is the printer. You can scan or print full duplex.
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No, just one side at a time. You have to go to the next model up for duplexing capabilities.
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Yes. It will scan over network, scan to flash and scan to PDF. As stated above the duplexer is $25-$30.
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In Settings do you have the scanner set to duplex? If so it will scan the blank side of any single sided document. if you normally scan in duplex, Settings has an option to remove blank pages
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I purchased the printer and it does do duplex scanning. In addition to the single scanning glass inside the machine itself, there is a document feeder tray on top that I've used to scan 3-4 pages (give or take) at a time.
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It does not do automatic duplexing. You have to manually flip the pages. If you really need duplex capability, you need a different printer.
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K Jansen is correct - the duplex scan process works through the automatic document feeder (ADF). Lots of action!
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The only issue I've had with the ADF is if I try to do duplex scanning with wrinkled paper, but that's not a printer defect :)That said, I don't usually scan large documents so I may simply have not hit this issue.
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Ian, Overall, yes. I'm a Mac shop and did not encounter the many problems reported here by Windoz users (mostly). I found a significant defect in the ethernet hardware interface. It probably won't bother you, but be aware that if you configure it for Full-duplex ethernet mode (either 10FDX or 100FDX), it will really operate in half-duplex mode. If you use the default Automatic ethernet setting, and it works on your network, you'll be fine. But if you do need to force FDX, be warned. I've had the unit for about 6 months. My two main complaints are: - it locks up from time to time. The only way to clear it is to unplug the power. While that might sound serious, it's par for the course in the computer business these days. How many times daily does Windows get a 'three-fingered salute' (i.e. forced reboot) somewhere across the country?? - my scans generally have a slight yellowish tinge. I think this is unit specific - YMMV. When I have to, I can correct it with various post-processing applications (iPhoto, Photoshop, etc). The ADF is great - it's only jammed once on me. I often scan to a USB stick, which is also handy. Good luck.