How Do I Remove Unwanted Pages When Scanning Both Sides of a Document With My ScanSnap?

I am a high school math teacher who loves my ScanSnap.  My students usually turn in their work on notebook or recycled paper, which typically has unwanted information on the back side.  How do I delete the unwanted sides of pages while they’re being scanned or after they’ve been converted to PDF files? – ScanSnap User

I’m not sure which model of ScanSnap you are using but ScanSnap allows you to select “allow automatic blank page removal,” a feature that automatically removes the blank side of a document while it is being scanned (ScanSnap Manager > Scanning Tab > Options).

However, in your case, the lines on the notebook or recycled paper could prevent this feature from removing it automatically. In this case, ScanSnap allows users to choose whether to scan a single side of their document (Simplex) or both sides at the same time (Duplex).  Of course, you have the option to create a default profile that runs Simplex mode only; however, there is an easier way to handle those occasional single-side scans without having to change a bunch of settings each time you scan a document.  Simply place your pages in the feeder and instead of pressing the scan button, right-click once on the “ScanSnap” icon in the system tray using your mouse.  You will see a menu appear with “Duplex” and “Simplex” at the top.  Click on “Simplex” and ScanSnap will immediately begin feeding your documents while scanning only one side of each page.  When ScanSnap finishes scanning the batch, the scanner will automatically resume its previous settings.

As for removing unwanted pages from a PDF after it is scanned, Adobe Acrobat can be used to modify or remove pages inside a PDF.  If your ScanSnap came with ScanSnap Organizer software for PC, ScanSnap Viewer can be used to delete individual pages from a PDF.  And of course, there are many third party applications that can be used to manage PDF content.

Michael Sidejas, Product Marketing Manager
Fujitsu Computer Product of America, Inc.