Setting up with ScanSnap iX100 and a Mobile Device

This section explains how to set up the ScanSnap Cloud service with the ScanSnap and a mobile device.

Before starting the setup process, charge the batteries of the ScanSnap and a mobile device.

iOS

  1. Download and install the ScanSnap Cloud application.

    ScanSnap Cloud application download page (for North America)

    ScanSnap Cloud application download page (for regions other than North America)

  2. Start the ScanSnap Cloud application.

    • When you already have a ScanSnap account

      Tap the [I already have an account] button, log in with your ScanSnap account, and go to step 4.

    • When you do not have a ScanSnap account

      Tap the [For initial use] button and go to step 3.

  3. Create a ScanSnap account.

    Registering an Account

    HINT

    • Specify a valid e-mail address for your ScanSnap account.

    • The following characters can be used for a password:

      • Alphanumeric characters

        A to Z, a to z, and 0 to 9

      • Symbols

        ! @ # $ % ^ * ( ) - \ _ + | [ ] { } : , . / ?

    • A password must be 8 characters or longer.

  4. Specify a cloud storage service for a scanned image.

    Specifying a Cloud Storage Service

    HINT

    If you select [Save by document type], you need to specify cloud storage services for all of the document types.

    When you finish specifying cloud storage services, the setup process for the camera function is completed.

    If you tap the [Get started] button, a message that prompts you to check the settings of the ScanSnap appears. Tap [Continue] in the message.

  5. Make preparations for connecting the ScanSnap to the Internet.

    Preparing the ScanSnap for the Setup

    HINT

    • Select a wireless access point to be used with the ScanSnap Cloud service for the Wi-Fi connection setting of a mobile device.

    • Keep the USB cable connected to the power source, and proceed with the setup.

    The preparation process is complete when the Wi-Fi indicator Wi-Fi lights up in orange.

    Orange (lit)
    HINT

    If the ScanSnap is connected to a wireless access point, the preparation process is complete when the Wi-Fi indicator Wi-Fi lights up in blue.

    Blue (lit)
  6. Connect the ScanSnap and a mobile device to a wireless access point.

    Connecting to the Network

    When Entering the Connection Information Directly
    1. Change the connection setting of a mobile device to the ScanSnap.

      [Wi-Fi setting] Screen

      HINT

      • If a password is required, enter the "SECURITY KEY" value of the ScanSnap.

      • Enter the password with attention to uppercase and lowercase letters.

      The connecting process is complete when the Wi-Fi indicator Wi-Fi lights up in green.

      Green (lit)
    When the ScanSnap Is Connected to a Wireless Access Point
    1. Select a ScanSnap scanner from the list.

      The setting process is complete.

    When Connecting with the WPS Button
    1. Follow the instructions on the screen to select a ScanSnap scanner to be set.

      [WPS connection] Screen

      The connecting process is complete when the Wi-Fi indicator Wi-Fi lights up in blue.

      Blue (lit)
  7. Update the ScanSnap to the latest status.

    Updating

    1. Update the firmware of the ScanSnap.

      [Firmware update] Screen

      The updating process is complete when the lit [Scan/Stop] button turns from orange to blue.

      Color of the [Scan/Stop] Button

      When the ScanSnap is connected to a wireless access point, go to step 8. Otherwise, proceed to the next step.

    2. Select the ScanSnap again for the connection setting of a mobile device.

      [Wi-Fi setting] Screen

      HINT

      • If a password is required, enter the "SECURITY KEY" value of the ScanSnap.

      • Enter the password with attention to uppercase and lowercase letters.

      The connecting process is complete when the Wi-Fi indicator Wi-Fi lights up in green.

      Green (lit)
    3. Select the wireless access point for the destination.

      [Wireless access point/router setting] Screen

      The connecting process is complete when the Wi-Fi indicator Wi-Fi lights up in blue.

      Blue (lit)
  8. Test the ScanSnap Cloud service.

    Testing the ScanSnap Cloud Service

    When the ScanSnap is connected to the ScanSnap Cloud service, the [Scan/Stop] button and the Wi-Fi indicator Wi-Fi on the ScanSnap light up in purple.

    Purple (lit)

    Scanned images are saved in the specified cloud storage services.

    The setup process for the ScanSnap Cloud service is complete.

    HINT

    Refer to Changing the Settings that Were Configured at the Setup for details about how to change a cloud storage service for scanned images, change a wireless access point, or add the ScanSnap to be used after setting up the ScanSnap Cloud service.

Android 10 or Later

  1. Download and install the ScanSnap Cloud application.

    ScanSnap Cloud application download page (for North America)

    ScanSnap Cloud application download page (for regions other than North America)

  2. Start the ScanSnap Cloud application.

    • When you already have a ScanSnap account

      Tap the [I already have an account] button, log in with your ScanSnap account, and go to step 4.

    • When you do not have a ScanSnap account

      Tap the [For initial use] button and go to step 3.

  3. Create a ScanSnap account.

    Registering an Account

    HINT

    • Specify a valid e-mail address for your ScanSnap account.

    • The following characters can be used for a password:

      • Alphanumeric characters

        A to Z, a to z, and 0 to 9

      • Symbols

        ! @ # $ % ^ * ( ) - \ _ + | [ ] { } : , . / ?

    • A password must be 8 characters or longer.

  4. Specify a cloud storage service for a scanned image.

    Specifying a Cloud Storage Service

    HINT

    If you select [Save by document type], you need to specify cloud storage services for all of the document types.

    When you finish specifying cloud storage services, the setup process for the camera function is completed.

    If you tap the [Get started] button, a message that prompts you to check the settings of the ScanSnap appears. Tap [Continue] in the message.

  5. Make preparations for connecting the ScanSnap to the Internet.

    Preparing the ScanSnap for the Setup

    HINT

    • Select a wireless access point to be used with the ScanSnap Cloud service for the Wi-Fi connection setting of a mobile device.

    • Keep the USB cable connected to the power source, and proceed with the setup.

    The preparation process is complete when the Wi-Fi indicator Wi-Fi lights up in orange.

    Orange (lit)
    HINT

    If the ScanSnap is connected to a wireless access point, the preparation process is complete when the Wi-Fi indicator Wi-Fi lights up in blue.

    Blue (lit)
  6. Connect the ScanSnap and a mobile device to a wireless access point.

    Connecting to the Network

    When Entering the Connection Information Directly
    1. Change the connection setting of a mobile device to the ScanSnap.

      [Wi-Fi setting] Screen

      HINT

      • If a password is required, enter the "SECURITY KEY" value of the ScanSnap.

      • Enter the password with attention to uppercase and lowercase letters.

      The connecting process is complete when the Wi-Fi indicator Wi-Fi lights up in green.

      Green (lit)
    When the ScanSnap Is Connected to a Wireless Access Point
    1. Select a ScanSnap scanner from the list.

      The setting process is complete.

    When Connecting with the WPS Button
    1. Follow the instructions on the screen to select a ScanSnap scanner to be set.

      [WPS connection] Screen

      The connecting process is complete when the Wi-Fi indicator Wi-Fi lights up in blue.

      Blue (lit)
  7. Update the ScanSnap to the latest status.

    Updating

    1. Update the firmware of the ScanSnap.

      [Firmware update] Screen

      The updating process is complete when the lit [Scan/Stop] button turns from orange to blue.

      Color of the [Scan/Stop] Button

      When the ScanSnap is connected to a wireless access point, go to step 8. Otherwise, proceed to the next step.

    2. Select the ScanSnap again for the connection setting of a mobile device.

      [Wi-Fi setting] Screen

      HINT

      • If a password is required, enter the "SECURITY KEY" value of the ScanSnap.

      • Enter the password with attention to uppercase and lowercase letters.

      The connecting process is complete when the Wi-Fi indicator Wi-Fi lights up in green.

      Green (lit)
    3. Select the wireless access point for the destination.

      [Wireless access point/router setting] Screen

      The connecting process is complete when the Wi-Fi indicator Wi-Fi lights up in blue.

      Blue (lit)
  8. Test the ScanSnap Cloud service.

    Testing the ScanSnap Cloud Service

    When the ScanSnap is connected to the ScanSnap Cloud service, the [Scan/Stop] button and the Wi-Fi indicator Wi-Fi on the ScanSnap light up in purple.

    Purple (lit)

    Scanned images are saved in the specified cloud storage services.

    The setup process for the ScanSnap Cloud service is complete.

    HINT

    Refer to Changing the Settings that Were Configured at the Setup for details about how to change a cloud storage service for scanned images, change a wireless access point, or add the ScanSnap to be used after setting up the ScanSnap Cloud service.

Android 9 or Earlier

  1. Download and install the ScanSnap Cloud application.

    ScanSnap Cloud application download page (for North America)

    ScanSnap Cloud application download page (for regions other than North America)

  2. Start the ScanSnap Cloud application.

    • When you already have a ScanSnap account

      Tap the [I already have an account] button, log in with your ScanSnap account, and go to step 4.

    • When you do not have a ScanSnap account

      Tap the [For initial use] button and go to step 3.

  3. Create a ScanSnap account.

    Registering an Account

    HINT

    • Specify a valid e-mail address for your ScanSnap account.

    • The following characters can be used for a password:

      • Alphanumeric characters

        A to Z, a to z, and 0 to 9

      • Symbols

        ! @ # $ % ^ * ( ) - \ _ + | [ ] { } : , . / ?

    • A password must be 8 characters or longer.

  4. Specify a cloud storage service for a scanned image.

    Specifying a Cloud Storage Service

    HINT

    If you select [Save by document type], you need to specify cloud storage services for all of the document types.

    When you finish specifying cloud storage services, the setup process for the camera function is completed.

    If you tap the [Get started] button, a message that prompts you to check the settings of the ScanSnap appears. Tap [Continue] in the message.

  5. Make preparations for connecting the ScanSnap to the Internet.

    Preparing the ScanSnap for the Setup

    HINT

    • Select a wireless access point to be used with the ScanSnap Cloud service for the Wi-Fi connection setting of a mobile device.

    • Keep the USB cable connected to the power source, and proceed with the setup.

    The preparation process is complete when the Wi-Fi indicator Wi-Fi lights up in orange.

    Orange (lit)
    HINT

    If the ScanSnap is connected to a wireless access point, the preparation process is complete when the Wi-Fi indicator Wi-Fi lights up in blue.

    Blue (lit)
  6. Connect the ScanSnap and a mobile device to a wireless access point.

    Connecting to the Network

    When Entering the Connection Information Directly
    1. Change the connection setting of a mobile device to the ScanSnap.

      [Select ScanSnap] Screen

      HINT

      • If a password is required, enter the "SECURITY KEY" value of the ScanSnap.

      • Enter the password with attention to uppercase and lowercase letters.

      The connecting process is complete when the Wi-Fi indicator Wi-Fi lights up in green.

      Green (lit)
    When the ScanSnap Is Connected to a Wireless Access Point
    1. Select a ScanSnap scanner from the list.

      The setting process is complete.

    When Connecting with the WPS Button
    1. Follow the instructions on the screen to select a ScanSnap scanner to be set.

      [WPS connection] Screen

      The connecting process is complete when the Wi-Fi indicator Wi-Fi lights up in blue.

      Blue (lit)
  7. Update the ScanSnap to the latest status.

    Updating

    1. Update the firmware of the ScanSnap.

      [Firmware update] Screen

      The updating process is complete when the lit [Scan/Stop] button turns from orange to blue.

      Color of the [Scan/Stop] Button
    2. Select the wireless access point for the destination.

      [Wireless access point/router setting] Screen

      The connecting process is complete when the Wi-Fi indicator Wi-Fi lights up in blue.

      Blue (lit)
  8. Test the ScanSnap Cloud service.

    Testing the ScanSnap Cloud Service

    When the ScanSnap is connected to the ScanSnap Cloud service, the [Scan/Stop] button and the Wi-Fi indicator Wi-Fi on the ScanSnap light up in purple.

    Purple (lit)

    Scanned images are saved in the specified cloud storage services.

    The setup process for the ScanSnap Cloud service is complete.

    HINT

    Refer to Changing the Settings that Were Configured at the Setup for details about how to change a cloud storage service for scanned images, change a wireless access point, or add the ScanSnap to be used after setting up the ScanSnap Cloud service.