Streamline Your Workflow: The NetDocuments ScanSnap Integration for Legal Professionals

Posted in NetDocuments Scanning, NetDocuments Tips on February 21, 2022 by Craig Bayer

This integration has changed throughout the years, but this article contains the most updated information on using NetDocuments and ScanSnap.

If, for whatever reason, this method doesn’t work, go back to this method:   https://optiable.com/netdocuments-and-fujitsu-scansnap-third-times-the-charm/

PART 1: Installing the NetDocuments ScanSnap Connector

Step 1:  Download and run the installation file

See:  https://support.netdocuments.com/s/article/Fujitsu-ScanSnap-Connector

https://optiable.com/ndsetup

Step 2: Click Next

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Step 3: Click I Agree and Next

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Step 4:  Click Just me and Next

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Step 5: Click Next

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Step 6: Click Close

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Step 7: Launch the ndScanSnap Setup

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Step 8: Click Initialize COM Objects

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Step 9: Click Login into NetDocuments and enter your NetDocuments Login Information

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Step 10:  Click Allow

 

Step 11: Click Select Default Container

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Step 12:  Choose a default container

Just pick the main cabinet you will be scanning to.

Step 13: Check the rename file and Select Container

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Part 2:  Integration of the ScanSnap Software with NetDocuments

This all depends on which software you have installed.  There are two ways outlined below.

Step 1:  Go to the ScanSnap Icon in your system tray

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Step 2: Right-click on the Icon and click on Scan Button Settings…

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Step 3: Make sure NetDocuments is selected

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Step 1:  Go to the ScanSnap Icon in your system tray

Step 2:  Click Edit Profile

Step 3:  Under Scan to Folder, Choose NetDocuments as the Application

 

About the Author

Craig Bayer is the founder and leader of Optiable, an award-winning document management (DMS) consulting firm dedicated to helping law firms seamlessly integrate NetDocuments. Specializing in firms with 10 to 150 users, he has successfully guided over 500 law firms across the United States and Canada through NetDocuments implementations since 2010.

With deep expertise in the legal industry, Craig has a proven track record of optimizing technology to meet the unique needs of law firms. His certifications include industry-leading tools such as Amicus Attorney, Centerbase, Clio, PCLaw, HotDocs, TimeMatters, Soluno, and Worldox, enabling him to deliver comprehensive solutions tailored to each client’s workflow and goals.

Craig Bayer