1. Prepare Your Scanner

   • Ensure your scanner is connected to a power source and turned on.
   • Connect your USB drive to the scanner's USB port. Some scanners may have USB ports directly accessible for this purpose.

2. Place Document

   • Open the scanner lid or document feeder, depending on the type of scanner.
   • Place the document face-down on the scanner glass or load multiple documents into the feeder tray, aligning them properly.

3. Set Scanner Preferences

   • Use the scanner's control panel or software interface to set scanning preferences.
   • Choose scan settings such as color mode (color, grayscale, black and white), resolution (dpi), file format (PDF, JPEG, TIFF), and destination (USB drive).

4. Initiate Scanning

   • Press the scan button on the scanner or select "Scan" from the scanner's control panel or software interface.
   • The scanner will start scanning the document(s) based on the settings you specified.

5. Save to USB Drive

   • After scanning is complete, the scanner may prompt you to choose a destination for saving the scanned files.
   • Select the USB drive connected to the scanner as the destination. You may need to navigate through the scanner's menu or interface to locate and select the USB drive.

6. Review and Name Files (if necessary)

   • Depending on the scanner and software used, you may have the option to review and name each scanned file before saving it to the USB drive.
   • Confirm the file names and settings to ensure accuracy.

7. Complete the Process

   • Once you have reviewed and named the files, initiate the saving process to the USB drive.
   • Wait for the scanner to finish transferring the scanned files to the USB drive. The time required depends on the number of documents scanned and the file sizes.

8. Disconnect USB Drive

   • After the scanning process is complete and all files are saved to the USB drive, safely eject the USB drive from the scanner or computer.
   • Follow the appropriate procedure to safely remove the USB drive to avoid data corruption.

Tips for Successful Scanning

• Check Compatibility: Ensure your scanner supports USB connectivity and can save directly to a USB drive.
• File Format: Choose a file format (e.g., PDF, JPEG) that suits your needs for compatibility and file size.
• Resolution: Adjust scanning resolution based on the document's content and intended use (e.g., higher resolution for detailed images, lower for text documents).
• Storage Capacity: Ensure your USB drive has sufficient storage capacity to accommodate the scanned files.