What is a convenience store scan service? Introducing in detail how to transfer smartphones

I will explain about the scan service

What is a convenience store scan service?

In this article, I will introduce what kind of service is a convenience store scanning service.

Converting paper documents to PDF etc. as digital data

The multi-copy machine in the convenience store can convert paper documents, hand-drawn illustrations, photographs, etc. into PDF or JPEG and save them as digital data.

You need a scanner to do these tasks, but in some cases you don't have one. In such a case, you can easily convert it to data by using the scan service of the convenience store.

Can be saved on smartphones such as iPhone and USB memory

The scanned data can be saved on a smartphone such as a USB memory (Type-A, Type-C) or iPhone.

You need an app to transfer to your smartphone

To save the information converted into data by the convenience store scan service on your smartphone, you need to download a dedicated app.

The above app is required to download data to your smartphone using the scan service at convenience stores. Before using the scanning service, download the app.

Seven-Eleven scan

・ Usage fee …… 30 yen per sheet You can pay with the electronic money “nanaco”.

-Available media USB memory

・ It is necessary to download the smartphone application "Seven-Eleven Multicopy".

-File storage format of data to be scanned PDF, Docu works (XDW), JPEG, TIFF

-Upper limit of received files Scan: 800MB / File scan: 20

Scan at Lawson

・ Usage fee …… 30 yen / side (all sizes)

-Available media USB memory (Type-A, Type-C)

Type-A is a connector that is generally called USB. When it comes to USB for personal computers and various chargers, you will often see Type-A USB. Type-C is a connector that is often used for android smartphones.

・ You need to download the smartphone application "PrintSmash".

-File storage format of data to be scanned PDF, highly compressed PDF, JPEG

Scan at FamilyMart

・ Usage fee …… 30 yen / sheet

-Available media USB memory

・ Smartphone (only compatible with new multi-copy machines) App "PrintSmash" needs to be downloaded

-File storage format of data to be scanned PDF, highly compressed PDF, JPEG

Introducing how to scan using Seven-Eleven as an example

Here, we will explain in order how to scan with a 7-Eleven multi-copier.

When saving to a USB memory

1: Select "Scan" from the touch panel of the multi-copy machine.

2: When the screen for selecting the save destination of the scan data appears, select "Save to USB memory".

3: Insert the USB memory as instructed on the screen. Just in case, back up the data in the USB memory in advance.

4: Select "PDF" or "JPEG" as the save format of the file. You can also select "XDW" or "TIFF" from "Other".

5: Set the original you want to convert into data on the multi-copy machine. After confirming the scanning settings, select "Scan original".

6: The screen for confirming the scanned image will be displayed. If there is no problem, follow the instructions on the screen and press "OK to confirm scanning".

7: After choosing whether the payment method is coin or nanaco, press "Save Start".

When saving to iPhone or iPad

If you want to save the scanned data on your smartphone, you need to operate both the multi-copy machine and your smartphone.

1: Select "Scan" from the touch panel of the multi-copy machine (operation of the multi-copy machine).

2: The screen for selecting the save destination of the scan data will be displayed. Select Save to "Smartphone" (operation of the multi-copier).

3: The screen for selecting the type of smartphone will appear, so select "iPhone / iPad customers" (operation of multi-copy machine).

4: A guide to the procedure for checking the size that can be saved on the iPhone / iPad is displayed (operation of the multi-copy machine). Next, move on to the operation of iPhone or iPad.

5: Launch the "Multi-copy" app (iPhone / iPad operation).

6: Select "Scan" from the launched apps (iPhone / iPad operation).

7: Check the saveable size of iPhone / iPad (iPhone / iPad operation).Return to multi-copier operation

8: Click "Confirm Next" on the screen for confirming the size that can be saved in step 4 (operation of the multi-copier).

9: Scan according to the instructions displayed on the screen (operation of multi-copier)

10: When the scan is finished, press "OK, read finished" (operation of multi-copier). An explanation of how to connect to Wi-Fi will be displayed, so move on to operating the iPhone and iPad.

11: Return to the scan screen of the application "Multi-copy" and select "Connect" (iPhone / iPad operation).

12: The Wi-Fi connection dialog is displayed, so select "Connect" (iPhone / iPad operation). When the 4-digit connection number is displayed, let's move on to the multi-copy operation.

13: Enter the 4-digit connection number displayed on the iPhone / iPad on the multi-copy machine and select "Confirm" (operation of the multi-copy machine).

14: After selecting whether the payment method is coin or nanaco, press "Save Start". The message "Save to smartphone is complete" will be displayed, so press "Finish". (Operation of multi-copy machine).

15: Scanned data is saved on the application "Multi-copy" (iPhone / iPad operation).

With the above procedure, you can scan the data and save it on your iPhone or iPad.

Take advantage of convenience store scanning services

The convenience store's multi-copy machine has a scanning function, and it is possible to convert paper documents and hand-drawn illustrations into data and save it on a USB or iPhone.

The operation is not difficult as long as you hold down the points. Let's make effective use of it when you are in trouble.