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Installing SchoolCity Scan

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SchoolCity Scan is a non-browser based scanning application that is available for SchoolCity users. This Windows-based application allows for features such as: bulk scanning (mixed assessments within one scanning batch), student search, manual input screen (if for any reason the paper version will not make it through the scanner), and PDF scanning. The following instructions will guide you through the steps to install the SchoolCity Scan app.

SchoolCity only supports scanning on Windows devices.

Where to Start

The top right corner of the top menu bar, with the Help icon labeled as step 1.
  1. From your SchoolCity Launchpad, click on the Help icon located on the upper right of the Top Menu Bar (white bar).

Depending on the device and network setup at the School District, users may not have the permission to download and install applications. If an error occurs when attempting to download and install the SchoolCity Scan application indicating that you do not have permission to install the software, please contact the School District Network/Desktop  Administrator for assistance.

The Help popup window, with Other Resources selected and labeled as step 2, Downloads labeled as step 3, and the SchoolCity Scan download link labeled as step 4.
  1. Select the Other Resources section.
  2. Choose Downloads.
  3. Select the newest SchoolCity Scan [District name] Installer.

Depending on your web browser, the .msi file can be found in one of the following locations:

  • Chrome: Bottom left corner of your browser window.
  • Mozilla Firefox: Receive prompt to Save File and it will be available in browser downloads.
  • Edge: Bottom of web browser window.
  1. Select Save or Run File and proceed to install.

Setup Wizard

The SchoolCity Scan wizard setup steps.
The final page of the setup wizard, with the Finish button labeled as step 2.
  1. The SchoolCity Scan Setup Wizard window will appear. Select Next and follow the sequence (left to right, top to bottom).
  2. Select Finish in the last step.
The SchoolCity Scan application icon.
  1. The SchoolCity Scan icon will appear on your computer’s desktop once the installation is complete.
The SchoolCity Scan login screen, with the version number labeled as step 4, and the User Name and Password fields labeled as step 5.
  1. Verify that the version number matches what was displayed in the Downloads window in the Other Resources section noted above.
  2. Log in using your SchoolCity User Name and Password.
The SchoolCity Scan home page, with the Configure button labeled as step 6.
  1. Once you are logged in to SchoolCity Scan, plug in your compatible, twain-compliant scanner. Select Configure in the top right corner of the screen.
The SchoolCity Scan Configure screen, with the Scanner Model dropdown and Detect button labeled as step 7, and the Save button labeled as step 8.
  1. Select Detect and select your scanner from the drop down list.
  2. Select Save to continue.
The Scanner setup successfully completed message, with the OK button labeled as step 9.
  1. After selecting Save, you will receive the confirmation message, “Scanner setup successfully completed.” Select OK to continue.

If the scanner is not connected, or the proper twain driver is not installed, you will receive an error message stating, "No scanner detected."

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