Yes, you can scan opened spread of newspapers or magazines without clipping or cutting the pages out.
Documents can be scanned:
- Large documents (*1)
- Thick books or magazines (*2)
(*1)
Maximum: 432 x 300 mm/17.01 x 11.81 in. (Reference marks on the Background Pad) Maximum: 400 x 300 mm/ 15.74 x 11.81 in. when thickness of documents is 5 mm or more.
(*2)
Thickness of documents must be 30 mm or less (up to line marked on the base of the ScanSnap)
For details about how to place a document, refer to the ScanSnap Help 
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