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scan copy vs scanned copy

"Scanned copy" is the right way to refer to a document that has been scanned. "Scan a copy" is the correct way to refer to the action of scanning. (You need an article in front of "copy" in this context.)
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Last updated: December 18, 2024 • 9675 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"scan copy"

This phrase is used to refer to the action of scanning a document or image.

Examples:

  • Please make a scan copy of the contract and send it to me.
  • Jul 29, 2013 ... I've heard a lot of colleagues saying/writing "scan copy" of a document, but i've checked the dictionary and found that "scan" can only be a ...
  • Print, Scan, Copy · Use our multifunction devices for all-in-one printing, copying and scanning · Printing & Copying · Copying · Price Per Copied or Printed Page ...
  • Oct 24, 2022 ... It scans it into memory then decides what to do with that data based on what ever "preset" I selected - scan, copy, fax, etc. Correct? That ...
  • Linking a Scan Copy of Order to the Order · Yahoo Archive · system (system) January 14, 2004, 11:22am 1. I'm sure you could do it with a VB form.
  • Print, Scan, Copy. Printing, Copying, and Scanning. Multifunction printer-copier-scanners are available to PSU students ...
  • Unable to Scan, Copy, or Fax displays, there might be a hardware related issue such a scanner mechanism jam or calibration issue, low scanner bulb temperature, ...
  • Apr 15, 2013 ... Good Afternoon, I need to find a device capable of scanning and copying a document at the same time. Apparently, scanning and then printing ...
  • Mar 20, 2018 ... HP 7612 Scanner failure. Unable to scan, copy or send a fax · Mark Topic as New · Mark Topic as Read · Float this Topic for Current User · Bookmark ...
  • Print, Scan, Copy · Color 15¢ · B&W 5¢ · How to print · Where to print, scan, or copy · Put money on your Action Card · Print from your laptop · Get a Community User ...
  • Print, Scan, Copy. Chat Offline. Printers. Printing from Valley Library Computers: Similar to printing to a home printer. When document is open, choose File ...

Alternatives:

  • scanning a copy
  • making a scan of the document

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"scanned copy"

This phrase is used to refer to a document or image that has been scanned.

Examples:

  • I will email you the scanned copy of the report.
  • Jul 29, 2013 ... It should be "scanned copy," but for one thing, it can be very, very difficult to hear that -ed in speech, unless your coworkers have very ...
  • Jan 20, 2020 ... All three examples: scan, scanned copy or copy could legitimately be used in the situation you describe (listed in my likely order of ...
  • Sep 19, 2022 ... All applicants must upload a scanned copy, front and back, of their official transcript/academic record issued by the Registrar or Records ...
  • Apr 16, 2021 ... I provided a scanned copy of my EIN certificate which has my home address. My business name is iClean Granbury, I am wondering if the small ...
  • Oct 25, 2022 ... Original or scanned copy? Discussion. I have a client who has a late return and they are aware of the penalties and interest they will accrue ...
  • Feb 5, 2016 ... Scanned Copy Big Blue Banker. brownbeard Offline Member Joined: Nov 2013. Posts: 56. I would believe that's a question best directed to your ...
  • May 8, 2015 ... The usability of that data (scanned copy) varies from one location to another. Edit: Thanks to Dan for his comment. The current situation is ...
  • Jan 3, 2014 ... The website says that to board you need A) a photo ID and B) proof of citizenship. I have a printed scanned copy of my original birth certificate from the city ...
  • On-boarding email asks for soft copy and not scanned copy - isn't that contradictory? Ask Question. Asked 5 years, 7 months ago. Modified 5 years, 7 months ...
  • Nov 14, 2014 ... ... scanned copy of an official transcript. Of course an official ... But this school is specific about wanting a scanned copy, whereas others are not ...

Alternatives:

  • digital copy
  • scanned document

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