How to Scan a Document into ReadyRedact

ReadyRedact's Quick Redact widget allows you to easily scan documents for redaction, saving, collaboration, sharing, and storage.

1. Access the Scan Feature
   • From the Dashboard, locate the Quick Redact widget and click the Scan button.

2. Connect to Your Scanner
   • ReadyRedact will connect to your scanner and display the Scanner Dashboard.
   • Note: Depending on your scanner’s brand and model, you may need to first open your scanner’s desktop software for the connection to be established.

3. Configure Scan Settings
   • Confirm the Document Source and Page Placement (e.g., Before Current Page, Replace Current Page, After Current Page).
   • Follow the appropriate steps for your scanning needs:
     • Single Page:
       • Select Replace Current Page in the Page Placement dropdown.
       • Enter a name for the document in the File Name box.
       • Choose a File Type and click Scan.
       • When scanning is complete, click Finish.
     • Multiple Pages – Flatbed Scanner:
       • Scan pages individually, choosing the appropriate placement for each page before clicking Scan.
       • After scanning the entire document, click Finish.
       • Note: You can use the Scanner Dashboard to swap, edit, move, rotate, flip, cut, redact, zoom, delete, restore, and print pages.
     • Multiple Pages – Multi-Page Scanner:
       • Click the Scan button to scan all pages at once.
       • After scanning, click Finish.

Note: Editing options (swap, move, rotate, redact, etc.) are available in the Scanner Dashboard.

4. Save the Scanned Document
   • After clicking Finish, choose how to save the document:
     • Select an existing folder.
     • Create a new folder.
     • Download the file.

Your document is now scanned into ReadyRedact and ready for use!