With the UF-490, convenient PC-linked features are available right away via a built-in parallel interface and the provided PC software.Just install the printer driver in your computer and you can use the UF-490 as a high-quality 600 x 600 dpi laser printer. At the same time, the UF-490 can also function as a TWAIN-compatible image scanner, allowing you to easily convert paper documents into PC data (Scan-to-File). Scanned documents can be managed, edited and even shared by network PCs, using the provided Document Manager software. You can also use the Document Manager software to import other PC documents from a word processor, spreadsheet, etc. In addition, scanned or imported files can be saved as PDF format files. The Document Manager software makes it easy to send the documents via e-mail, by attaching them directly to e-mail messages with a simple "drag & drop" operation (Scan-to-E-mail). And with the provided Document-Fax software, you can send a fax directly from your PC via the UF-490 without having to print it out -- just choose the file you want to send, then drag & drop.