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Microform Help: ScanWrite software

Instructions for using microfilm/fiche reader/printer.

Starting the ScanWrite program - to scan, edit, print and save images

  1. Using the computer keyboard and mouse, double click the SCANWRITE icon on the monitor to open the program.
  2. Following instructions on screen, Click anywhere on the screen to begin.
  3. ScanWrite window pop-up: Do you want to view help video? Click NO. (You may view this video at any time.)
  4. ScanWrite window pop-up: Enter the filename prefix for scanned images: e.g. Entering scan here will generate file names like scan 00, scan 01, scan 02 … Enter the appropriate name for your document,(e.g RelTodJune1968 might be the filename prefix for a June 1968 article from the magazine Religion Today.)
  5. ScanWrite window pop-up: Select Source. (Directions for each option are on SCANNER MODE tab.)