Canon scanner imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 User Manual

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1.Before Setting Up the Scanner
Before setting up the scanner, you need to move it to the installation site, and connect the AC adaptor and network cable.
❏Installation Location
The performance of this scanner is affected by the 
environment in which it is installed. Make sure that the 
location where the scanner is installed meets the following 
environmental requirements.
●Provide adequate space around the scanner for 
operation, maintenance, and ventilation.
●Avoid...

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❏Connecting the AC Adapter
Follow the procedure shown below to connect the AC adapter.
CAUTION
Make sure to use only the AC adapter and power cord included with the scanner.
aConnect the power cord and AC adapter.
bInsert the plug of the AC adapter into the power connector.
cConnect the power cord to the wall outlet.
❏Connecting the Network Cable
Insert the network cable connector (RJ-45) into the LAN port.
The shape of the power plug 
varies by country and region. 

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2.Turning the Power ON and OFF
Use the power switch to turn the scanner ON, and press the [Power off] button on the touch panel to turn it OFF.
❏Turning the Power ON
Press the power switch to turn the scanner ON. The power 
indicator lights, and the Home screen or the login screen 
appears.
IMPORTANT
 It takes approximately 40 seconds for the Home screen to 
appear after the power switch is turned on.
 When the power indicator is lit but nothing appears on the 
touch...

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3.Configuring the Scanner Settings
The scanner setup consists of configuring the initial network settings from the [Administrator setting] screen, and then configuring 
the settings needed to use the scanner as described in Chapter 6 “Web Menu (Administrator Mode)”.
❏Administrator Settings
The following items are available for administrator settings. For details, see “Configuring Administrator Settings” on p. 3-8.
Hint
Except for the scanner maintenance items (roller...

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❏Web Menu (Administrator Mode)
The following setting items are available from the Web Menu (Administrator Mode). For details, see Chapter 6 “Web Menu 
(Administrator Mode)”.
Hint
From the Web Menu (User Mode), which is available to all users, the configuration of some functions is restricted.
Setting ItemDescriptionWeb Menu 
(Administrator Mode)Web Menu 
(User Mode)
User AdministrationRegister new users and edit user settings. From 
User Mode, only the editing of user...

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Setting ItemDescriptionWeb Menu 
(Administrator Mode)Web Menu 
(User Mode)
Server SettingsRegister the mail server, address book server and 
authorization server.
E-mail Server / Fax 
SettingsRegister the SMTP server to be used for sending e-
mail and faxes.Ye s  (See p. 6-34)No
Authentication ServerRegister a domain server that can search users with 
Active Directory.Ye s  (See p. 6-35)No
Address Book ServerRegister an LDAP server that can search e-mail 
address books.Ye...

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4.Configuring Administrator Settings
Enter the administrator password and log in to configure administrator settings.
❏Logging In to the Administrator Settings
Follow the procedure below to configure the [Device 
name] and [IP address] needed to connect the scanner to a 
network.
1.Press [Administrator setting].
The [Administrator Password] input box appears.
2.Press [OK] to display the [Administrator setting] 
screen.
No administrator password is set by default.
3.Select...

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❏Network Settings
Under Network Settings, configure the device name and IP 
address needed to connect the scanner to a network.
IMPORTANT
 Configure network settings while the network cable is 
connected to the scanner. If the network cable is not 
connected to the scanner, you will not be able to verify or 
modify settings in the network settings screen.
 The device name is the name for the scanner used on the 
network. When changing this setting, make sure to select a...

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❏Backup/Restore Setting Information
Back up/restore setting information using a shared folder 
on the network or USB memory device at the following 
times. 
When adding another ScanFront
When adding, for instance, another ScanFront, back up the 
setting information that was set on the first ScanFront, and 
then restore the setting information on the other 
ScanFront. 
When updating the version of the ScanFront
Back up the setting information before you update the 
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❏Roller Counter Reset
Reset the counter after replacing the feed roller when the 
scanner no longer feeds properly. For details, see 
“Replacing the Rollers and Document Holding Guide” on 
p. 9-8.
❏Format ScanFront
Initialize the ScanFront clears all the settings registered to 
the ScanFront.
Initialize the ScanFront at the following times. For details, 
see “Initializing ScanFront” on p. 10-13.
When submitting the ScanFront for repairs
Before you submit the ScanFront for...