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Standard desktop scanners are directly connected to a public computer, they are best used for scanning smaller scan jobs.

To scan using Acrobat Professional:
1.    Login using your PennKey username and password
2.    Place your document on the glass
3.    Open Acrobat Pro
4.    Click File -> Create -> PDF from scanner
5.    HP/Epson scanner dialog box opens (if more than 1 page, choose “prompt for additional pages.”
6.    Click the Scan button on the scanner dialog box
7.    Acrobat takes a minute or two to complete the scan
8.    If scanner more than 1 page, go back to step 4 and repeat until you are finished
9.    Remember to save your file before logging off

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