Canon scanner CanoScan N1240U User Manual
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Canon Color Image Scanner CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U Product Guide
2 Use of a shielded cable with the ferrite core(s) provided with the scanner is necessary to comply with the technical requirements of the EMC Directive. Warning When you use this product, you should pay attention to the following legal issues: ¥ Scanning of certain documents, such as bank notes (bank bills), government bonds and public certificates, may be prohibited by law and may result in criminal and/or civil liability. ¥ You may be required under law to obtain authorization from a person possessing copyrights or other legal rights to the item being scanned. If you are uncertain of the legality of scanning any particular item, you should consult your legal adviser in advance. ¥ CanoScan and ScanGear are trademarks of Canon Inc. ¥ Adobe ¨ and Acrobat¨ are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. ¥ Macintosh, Power Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. ¥ iMac is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. ¥ Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. ¥ OmniPage Pro and OmniPage SE are trademarks of ScanSoft, Inc. ¥ Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright © 2001 Canon Inc. All rights reserved.
3 Table of Contents Handling and Care of the Scanner Safety Precautions .................................................................................... 5 Setup and Operating Conditions ................................................................... 7 Before Transporting the Scanner .................................................................. 8 Care and Maintenance ................................................................................... 9 Guide to the Software ScanGear CS-U .......................................................................... 11 ScanGear Toolbox .................................................................... 13 ArcSoft PhotoStudio ................................................................ 15 ArcSoft PhotoBase ................................................................... 16 ScanSoft OmniPage .................................................................. 17 Precautions for Scanning at High Resolutions ............................................ 18 Customer Support Help Desk ........................................................................................... 19
4 Handling and Care of the Scanner This section describes the general precautions for using the scanner. Please be sure to read each section for safe handling and operation. Safety Precautions .................................................................................... 5 Setup and Operating Conditions ................................................................... 7 Before Transporting the Scanner .................................................................. 8 Care and Maintenance ................................................................................... 9
5 Safety Precautions Please read and take note of the following precautions before using the equipment. WARNING Indicates a warning concerning operations that may lead to death or injury to persons if not performed correctly. In order to use the equipment safely, always pay attention to these warnings. CAUTION Indicates a caution concerning operations that may lead to injury to persons or damage to property if not performed correctly. In order to use the equipment safely, always pay attention to these cautions. About Locations WARNING ¥ Do not place the equipment near flammable liquids such as alcohol or thinners. If the internal electrical parts come in contact with flammable liquids, fire or electrical shock may result. ¥ Do not place the following objects on top of the equipment. If the internal electrical parts come in contact with these objects, fire or electrical shock may result. - metallic objects, such as necklaces - containers with liquid, such as cups, vases and flower pots If any of these objects or liquids enter the equipment, immediately unplug the USB cable and contact your retailer or Canon Customer Support Help Desk. CAUTION ¥ Do not place the equipment in the following areas. Fire or electrical shock may result. - Areas with high humidity - Areas subject to direct sunlight - Areas with high temperatures - Areas near flame sources ¥ Do not place the equipment on shaky stands, unstable surfaces or surfaces subject to frequent vibrations. If the equipment falls, it may cause injuries. ¥ Do not place heavy objects on the equipment. Objects may fall and cause injuries. About the Power Supply WARNING ¥ Do not damage, mutilate or modify the USB cable. Do not place heavy objects on, pull or excessively bend the USB cable. Damaged wires may cause fire or electrical shock. ¥ Do not twist or tie the USB cable together. Fire or electrical shock may result. ¥ Always plug the USB cable in all the way. If it is not plugged in completely, fire or electrical shock may result.
6 General Handling Precautions WARNING ¥ Do not take apart or modify the equipment. Fire or electrical shock may result from improper handling of its components. ¥ If you hear unusual noises, see smoke, feel excessive heat or smell anything unusual, immediately unplug the USB cable and contact your retailer or Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Continued use may result in fires or electrical shock. ¥ Do not use flammable sprays near this equipment. Also do not spill water, liquids, or flammable liquids on the equipment. If these fluids enter this equipment and contact the electrical parts, fire or electrical shock may result. If anything enters the equipment, immediately unplug the USB cable and contact your retailer or Canon Customer Support Help Desk. ¥ When cleaning the equipment, always unplug the USB cable. Otherwise, fire or electrical shock may result. ¥ When cleaning the equipment, use a water-moistened cloth that is well wrung out. Do not use flammable liquids, such as alcohol, benzene or thinners. If a flammable liquid enters the inner electrical parts, fire or electrical shock may result. CAUTION ¥ Carefully close the document cover in order not to pinch your hands. ¥ Do not press heavily on the document glass or the document cover. The document glass may break and injure you. ¥ Do not bump or drop a heavy book or object on the document glass. The document glass may break and injure you. ¥ When not in use for extended periods, such as long weekends, unplug the USB cable for safety. ¥ When transporting the equipment, be extremely careful. Dropping it could cause an injury. ¥ Wait until the equipment has cooled before placing a cover over it. Otherwise fire may result. ¥ Do not use the supplied CD-ROM in regular CD players. It produces excessively loud sound that may cause hearing damage.
7 Setup and Operating Conditions ¥ Please use in an area where the following temperature and humidity conditions can be met. Surrounding temperature: 5 degrees - 35 degrees C (41 degrees - 95 degrees F) Surrounding humidity: 10% - 90% RH (without condensation) ¥ Make certain there is plenty of clear space around the scanner. Looking straight down on the scanner ¥ Set up the scanner so that the cable reaches from the scanner to the electrical outlet. ¥ Do not set up in areas where there is an excessive fluctuation in temperature. Also do not move the equipment from low temperature areas to hight temperature areas. Condensation may cause image errors. Leave the scanner enough time to gradually adapt to the new conditions before use. ¥ Do not use the scanner in areas subject to direct sunlight. The humidity may rise inside the equipment and cause damage or decrease image quality. If you have to use the scanner in direct sunlight, make sure to use a thick curtain to block the light. Approx. 10 cm (4 in)Approx. 20 cm (8 in) Approx. 10 cm (4 in) Approx. 20 cm (8 in) Approx. 10 cm (4 in) Approx. 20 cm (8 in) Scanner in a vertical position
8 Before Transporting the Scanner Always lock the scanning unit by pushing the lock switch toward the lock mark before moving or transporting the scanner. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa 1. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa 2. Confirm the position of the scanning unit. Open the document cover, and confirm that the scanning unit is at the front of the scanner. If it has not returned, follow the procedures below to return the scanning unit to the home position. 1 Ensure that there are no items on the document glass (platen). 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Close the document cover, and connect the USB cable to the computer. 4 Start ScanGear CS-U and click the [Preview] button. 5 Confirm that the scanning unit has completely returned to the front of the scanner. 6 Disconnect the USB cable. Scanning Unit Confirm that the scanning unit is in this position aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa 3. Lock the scanning unit by pushing the lock switch toward the lock mark ( ). Lock Switch Locked ¥ Carrying or transporting the scanner without locking the scanning unit may damage it. Be particularly careful to lock the scanning unit when transporting the scanner in a vehicle.
9 Care and Maintenance Clean off the dirt and dust that adheres to the exterior, document glass and document cover of the scanner during the course of ordinary operation using the following procedures. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa 1. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa 2. When cleaning the document cover or document glass, dampen a clean, soft cloth with water and wring the cloth well. Use the well-wrung cloth to gently remove dirt and dust. Then, thoroughly remove any moisture or water vapor with a soft, dry cloth. Be particularly careful to remove any traces of dirt or liquid when wiping the document glass. ¥ Moisture left on the document glass or cover may damage photographs and other documents as well as produce poor results. ¥ Do not dampen the connectors, ports or other metallic components on the scannerÕs back panel. Immediately remove any moisture that contacts these components by wiping them with a dry cloth. ¥ Do not use a sodden cloth or apply a liquid directly to any portion of the scanner. Any moisture that enters the interior, the underside of the document glass or the sensors may degrade image quality and lead to malfunctions. ¥ Never use substances containing alcohol, thinners or benzene on the equipment. Use of these substances may deform, discolor or dissolve the casing. Outer Casing Document Glass Document Cover Never use substances containing alcohol, thinners or benzene to clean the equipment. ¥ Do not press heavily on the document glass when cleaning. The document glass may break and injure you.
10 Guide to the Software This section introduces to the software programs bundled with the scanner. For detailed instructions of each program, please read the respective PDF manuals contained in the CD-ROM. The screen shots in this manual are taken from the Windows platform, unless otherwise noted. Guide to the Software ScanGear CS-U .......................................................................... 11 ScanGear Toolbox .................................................................... 13 ArcSoft PhotoStudio ................................................................ 15 ArcSoft PhotoBase ................................................................... 16 ScanSoft OmniPage .................................................................. 17 Precautions for Scanning at High Resolutions ............................................ 18