Canon scanner imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 User Manual

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2.Features of the ScanFront 300/300P/330
The main features of the ScanFront 300/300P/330 are described below. 
❏ScanFront 300/300P/330
●Compact Network Document Scanner
The network document scanner has a compact design of 
12.20 (W) × 8.66 (D) × 6.34 (H) (310 mm (W) × 
220 mm (D) × 161 mm (H)). You can scan documents 
in a range of sizes from business cards to Legal/A4 size. 
●Supports Transfer to a Variety of Destinations 
You can transfer scanned image files to the following...

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●Supports Mouse and Keyboard
In addition to touch-panel operation, you can also use a 
mouse and keyboard to operate the scanner. (See 
p. 2-5.)
●Supports Directory Services
The scanner supports directory services (Active 
Directory and OpenLDAP), which enables you to 
reference and use user accounts and e-mail addresses 
registered on a domain server and LDAP server. 
●Functional Restrictions
The scanner enables you to restrict, for example, the 
destinations and Home screen...

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❏ScanFront 300P
●Fingerprint Authentication
The authentication system that uses a fingerprint sensor 
to authenticate users enables you to log in to the 
ScanFront 300P without entering your user name and 
password. 
❏ScanFront 330
●Web Application Mode
The scanner can be switched to Web Application Mode 
which enables the Web application configured on the 
server to be accessed via a browser in order to scan 
documents. By revising the Web application, the 
developer can...

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3.Names and Functions of Parts
The names and functions of the parts of the ScanFront are shown below.
❏Front and Document Feed and Eject Trays
* The illustration above shows the ScanFront 300P.
In this manual, the ScanFront 300P is used in the illustrations of the 
scanner. Please note that the appearance of some parts of the 
ScanFront 330 differs.
aTray Extension
Open this to prevent scanned documents from slipping off.
bDocument Eject Tray
Open this tray when using the...

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❏Side and Rear
mUSB Port (Rear Left)
Connect a USB1.1/Hi-Speed USB2.0 compatible USB 
memory device, USB keyboard, or USB mouse.
nPower Connector (24 VDC)
Connect the plug of the supplied AC adapter. (See p. 3-3.)
oKensington Slot
This is an anti-theft slot that enables a key chain or lock to 
be connected to prevent theft. 
pService Switch
This is a service switch. Do not insert any object into this 
hole. 
qLAN Port (RJ-45)
Connect an RJ-45 (10Base-T/100Base-TX) compatible...

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4.Network Environment
The network environment required to use the ScanFront is described below. To obtain details on your network environment, contact 
your network administrator. 
❏Network Environment
●Microsoft Windows Network
Use the scanner in a Microsoft Windows Network 
environment.
●Network Protocol
The scanner uses TCP/IP protocol to connect to the 
network.
●IP Address Assignment
The TCP/IP protocol uses one IP address for each 
device connected to the network....

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❏Limitations
●Limitations for Network Environments without 
ScanFront Service
To send image files to destinations and devices, such as 
the following, the supplied ScanFront Service software 
must be installed on a computer on the same network as 
the ScanFront scanner.
– Destinations (folders on computers, printers, etc.) 
located on a different network segment
– Printers on the network
– Certain NAS (network-attached storage) 

Chapter 2   Handling
1. Documents....................................................... 2-2
Plain Paper............................................................2-2
Business Card .......................................................2-2
Card ......................................................................2-3
2. Preparing the Scanner ..................................... 2-4
Preparing the Document Feed Tray and 
Eject Tray ..............................................................2-4
Feed...

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1.Documents
The ScanFront can scan documents in a range of sizes from business cards to Legal/A4. 
It is possible to feed documents of the following sizes and thicknesses depending on the feeding method used. 
❏Plain Paper
Size
Width: 2 to 8 1/2 (50.8 mm to 216 mm)
Length: 2 1/8 to 14 (53.9 mm to 355.6 mm)
(up to 39.3 (1,000 mm) in Long Document mode)
Thickness for Page Separation ON
14 lb to 57 lb bond (52 g/m
2 to 209 g/m2)
Thickness for Page Separation OFF
11 lb to 57 lb bond...

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❏Card
Size
2.12 × 3.37 (53.9 × 85.5 mm) (Conforming to ISO 
Standards)
Thickness
0.0299 (0.76 mm) and below
Insertion orientation
Landscape
IMPORTANT
 Insert cards one at a time.
 Be careful when inserting cards to avoid damaging them.