Canon FB320P manual

CanoScan FB320P/FB620P Colour Scanner Pr oduct Guide[...]

2 How to Make Best Use of the Manuals Open the Package Briefly explains the procedures from setup and software installation through to scanning. First-time users of this scanner should definitely read this guide thoroughly. Detailed explanation about the scanner and the software CD-ROM. iPhoto Express 1.1 and OmniPage Limited Edition are accompanie[...]

3 How to Use the Pr oduct Guide This guide provides an in-depth explanation of individual topics related to CanoScan FB320P and FB620P colour scanners and the accompanying software CD-ROM. If you haven’t alr eady read the Getting Started guide, we recommend that you follow its suggestions first before consulting this guide. Organization of this G[...]

4 Conventions Used in this Guide This symbol indicates precautions that must be taken when operat- ing the equipment. Ensure that you read all warnings. This symbol indicates supplementary operating procedures and other useful information. Read these notes at your own discretion. Use of shielded cable is necessary to comply with the technical requi[...]

5 T able of Contents Features of CanoScan FB320P/FB620P Colour Scanners ........................................ 8 Safety Precautions .................................................................................................. 10 Safe Locations ...................................................................................................[...]

6 Installing the Software .......................................................................................... 32 Software Titles ................................................................................................... 32 Installing the Software ..................................................................................... 3[...]

7 T rademarks • Adobe ® and Acrobat ® are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. • IBM, IBM PC/A T Series are trademarks of International Business Machines Corp., USA. • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • All other brand names and product names used in this manual a[...]

8 Featur es of CanoScan FB320P/FB620P Colour Scanners Y ou have purchased one of the world’ s finest flatbed colour scanners. The 300-dot-per- inch (dpi) optical resolution CanoScan FB320P and 600-dpi optical resolution CanoScan FB620P incorporate the following special features. Compact Footprint Ultra compact body [256.0 x 372.5 x 63 millimeters[...]

9 Fine Colour T ones and High Resolution Scanning method employs proprietary Canon LIDE scanning technology in an ultrahigh-sensitivity CIS (contact image sensor). Reading 10 bits (1,024 colors) per red, green and blue (RGB) channel, the scanner of fers 8-bit output that reproduces brilliant tones at high resolution. • It is illegal to reproduce [...]

10 Safety Pr ecautions The following precautions should be observed in handling the equipment described in this guide. Safe Locations • Place the equipment on a flat, level and stable surface. • Operate the equipment within the following parameters. T emperature range: 5-35 ° C (41-95 ° F) Humidity range: 10%-90% relative humidity (without co[...]

11 • Do not place the scanner in close proximity to TVs, speakers or other devices generating magnetic or electromagnetic fields. Magnetic interfer- ence may cause malfunctions. • Do not place the scanner in environments subject to vibration, smoke, mist or excessive dust. • Do not place the scanner in laboratories or other environments in wh[...]

12 About the Power Supply • Do not use an AC adapter other than the one supplied with the scanner . Other adapters may damage the equipment. • Avoid plugging in numerous devices to the same electrical outlet. If possible, plug the scanner into a dedicated outlet. Devices sharing the outlet will drop the voltage and create static, reducing the s[...]

13 General Handling Precautions • Prevent foreign substances, such as water and other liquids, metallic objects and flammable substances, from entering the equipment. Contact with foreign substances may lead to damage to the equipment, fire, electric shock and injury . • Do not drop or jolt the equipment. • Always disconnect the AC adapter be[...]

14 • Clean the equipment with a well-wrung, damp soft cloth • Do not lubricate the equipment. • Power down the equipment and wait until it has cooled before draping a dust cover over it. • Do not play the CD-ROM in an audio CD player . The loud volume of its contents may lead to ear damage. • Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. ?[...]

15 Components Guide Lock Switch Locks and unlocks the scanning unit Alignment Mark Align document edges here Document Cover Holds documents in place Scanning Unit Core component of the scanner , comprising the light source and sensing units (Usually found at the front of the scanner) Document Glass Place documents here[...]

16 • Do not tilt the scanner more than 90˚ when checking or operating the lock. • Always unlock the scanner before plugging in the AC adapter . Operating the scanner in the locked state may damage the equipment • Lock the scanning unit before transporting it in a vehicle ( p. 18 ). Printer Port Connector for printer cable when printer is add[...]

17 Chapter 1 Placement and Connections The Scanning Unit Lock ................................................................ 18 Scanner Placement ........................................................................ 20 Connecting to a Computer ........................................................... 22 Connecting the Power Cord (T urning on[...]

18 The Scanning Unit Lock The scanner is shipped with the scanning unit locked to prevent damage during transport. Y ou must unlock it to use the scanner . Unlocking the Scanning Unit 1. Find the lock switch on the underside of the scanner . 2. Push the lock switch toward the unlocked mark ( ). • Always unlock the scanner before plugging in the A[...]

19 2. Confirm that the scanning unit is at the front of the scanner . First check to make sure that all documents have been removed from the document glass. Then close the docu- ment cover , and after you have plugged the power cord plug into the scanner , plug the AC Adapter into the electrical outlet. Check to see that the scanning unit has corre[...]

20 Scanner Placement Locations to A void The scanner can be placed in a variety of configurations to suit your work- ing environment. However , you should avoid the following situations to prevent damage to the equipment and avoid impairing scanning results. Uneven or stepped surfaces High-temperatur e environments[...]

21 Environments subject to shocks, Locations near TVs or devices smoke, noxious fumes, water generating str ong magnetic fields vapor or dust Environments in which the air is salty or greasy Location subject to strong dir ect sunlight[...]

22 Connecting to a Computer Once you have determined the ideal placement, connect the scanner to the computer as shown below . • Ensure that the computer’ s power is off before attempting these proce- dures. In addition, ensure that the scanner’ s AC adapter is unplugged. Connecting the Scanner to a Computer The connectors at either end of th[...]

23 * The parallel port will have a connector that is approximately 4 cm (1.5 inches) and labeled Parallel or Printer . It is generally found on the back panel of the computer . * If a printer is already connected to the computer , detach the printer cable from the parallel port. Parallel Cable Scanner’ s PC Port Parallel Cable Computer’ s Paral[...]

24 Connecting a Printer to the Scanner T o add a printer to the configuration, connect the printer to the printer port on the scanner . Use the cable supplied with the printer . Printer Port on the Scanner Printer Cable PC Port on the Scanner A parallel cable should already be connecting the computer to this port.[...]

25 • Windows Printing System printers cannot be used in the configuration above. • For correct operation, some Epson inkjet models require further adjust- ments to software settings after the preceding steps. Refer to the notice titled What to Do if a Printer is Not Operating Correctly ( p. 69 ). • Since data is sent through the scanner to th[...]

26 Connecting the Power Cor d (T ur ning on the Power) The scanner is powered by the AC adapter supplied in the package. 1. Connect the power cord plug to the power terminal on the scanner . 2. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. • Do not use an AC adapter other than the one supplied with the scanner . Other adapters may damage the equ[...]

27 Chapter 2 The Software CD-ROM How to Use the Software CD-ROM .............................................. 28 Installing the Software ................................................................. 32 Starting the Scanner T utorial ....................................................... 35 Viewing Electronic Manuals ..........................[...]

28 How to Use the Softwar e CD-ROM The CD-ROM included in the scanner package contains software and electronic manuals that will maximize your use of the scanner . This section explains how to use the CD-ROM. Running the CD-ROM Menu Program The CD-ROM menu program will automatically display when you place the disk in the CD-ROM drive. 1. Language s[...]

29 If the CD-ROM Menu Fails to Appear 1. Click the [My Computer] icon on the Windows desktop. 2. Double-click the CD-ROM icon titled [CanoScan (E:)] that appears in the My Computer window . Although an “(E:)” appears after the CD-ROM title in this example, indicating the name of the drive, it may be labeled with a different letter on your syste[...]

30 4. CanoScan Setup Utility window will display . About the Menu Window The following items can be selected from the menu window . Install/Uninstall Software Installs the software onto your computer’ s hard drive that is required for scanning. Can also be used to uninstall the software. Start the Scanner T utorial Presents a virtual demonstratio[...]

31 T roubleshooting Presents troubleshooting tips when scanning isn’t proceeding as expected or when you encounter a problem operating the scanner . Exit Closes the CD-ROM menu program. Each of these items is described on the following pages. Exiting the CD-ROM Menu Program 1. Return to the menu window . 2. Click the [Exit] button. The menu windo[...]

32 Installing the Softwar e There are four software programs contained on the CD-ROM. Install them with the procedures described on the following page. Software Titles CanoCraft CS-P (Approximately 9 MB) A specialized program required for scanning images with CanoScan FB320P/FB620P scanners. Ensure that you install this program. CanoCraft CS-P Copy[...]

33 Adobe Acrobat Reader Approximately 7 MB The reader program for the on-screen software manuals contained on the CD-ROM. • Installation of the above programs requires approximately 58 megabytes on your hard disk. • Please refer to the T roubleshooting section of this guide if you experience difficulty in installing the software ( p. 59 ). * So[...]

34 2. Click the [Install/Uninstall Software] button fr om the CD-ROM menu that automatically appears. The following dialog will display . 3. Click the [Start Installation] button on the bottom right of the window . 4. Follow the instructions in the window to pr oceed with installation. We recommend installing all the programs under nor mal circumst[...]

35 Starting the Scanner T utorial The tutorial contained on the CD-ROM offers a virtual scanning experience that teaches how to benefit from the scanner ’ s many featur es. 1. Click [Start the Scanner T utorial] on the CD-ROM menu. The following window will display . 2. Follow the procedur es on the screen to pr oceed through the tutorial. The ne[...]

36 Viewing Electronic Manuals Y ou can view electronic manuals contained on the software CD-ROM. What is an Electr onic Manual? On-screen manuals are provided in a digital format for viewing on your computer monitor . They offer a variety of features not possible with printed manuals, such as the ability to jump to dif ferent topics with a single m[...]

37 OmniPage Limited Edition Refer to this manual for detailed instructions on how to use the OmniPage Limited Edition optical character recognition program. Software for V iewing Electronic Manuals Adobe Acrobat Reader program is supplied for viewing the manuals. The Adove Acrobat Reader should already have been installed on your computer in order [...]

38 Viewing Electr onic Manuals 1. Click [View the Electronic Manuals] in the CD-ROM menu. The following window will display . 2. Select the manual you wish to view . Adobe Acrobat Reader will automatically display the selected manual. 3. Click [Return to the previous Menu] when you have finished viewing. Click the of the Adobe Acrobat Reader Window[...]

39 How to Operate Electr onic Manuals This section briefly explains how to use the major functions of Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the electronic manuals. Changing Pages Page ahead or back with the buttons below . Manual Contents Previous Next[...]

40 Bookmark Display The bookmark display shows an overview area in which each topic and subtopic is bookmarked. Click on a bookmark to jump directly to that topic. Select bookmark display with this button Click the icon of the topic you wish to view[...]

41 Zoom In/Out Zoom in or out on part of a page. Click this icon to select the zoom tool, then click on the area you wish to magnify Hold the [Ctrl] and click the zoom tool on the page to zoom out[...]

42 Click a Page Reference to Jump to a T opic Clicking on a page reference (hyperlink) takes you directly to that topic. Clicking on a page reference takes you directly to that topic.[...]

43 Clicking on an item in the table of contents or index also takes you directly to that topic. Clicking on a table of contents or index item takes you directly to that topic.[...]

44 Jump to a T opic with a Keyword Search Entering a keyword into the Find dialog takes you to the associated topic. Click the [T ools] menu and select [Find] to initiate a search Enter a keyword and click the [Find] button.[...]

45 Exit Adobe Acrobat Reader * Some manuals may not contain bookmark references, or may not jump to the selected topic when a page reference or item in the table of contents and index is clicked. * For more information on Adobe Acrobat Reader , please refer to the [Reader Online Guide] in its [Help] menu. Click the close box to exit Adobe Acrobat R[...]

46 Displaying the CD-ROM Contents Y ou can view a list of the folders and files contained on the CD-ROM. 1. Click [Display the CD-ROM Contents] in the CD-ROM menu. The following window will display . 2. Click the icon of a folder to view its contents. The contents of selected folder will display . T o close the window , click its close box on the u[...]

47 Readme Lists the latest information on the CD-ROM contents Setup Starts the CanoScan Setup Utility Bin (F) Contains a file required for the CanoScan Setup Utility Acroread (F) English (F) Ar32e301 Installs Adobe Acrobat Reader Ople (F) Disk1 (F) Setup Installs OmniPage Limited Edition Ipex (F) Setup Installs iPhoto Express Manual (F) English (F)[...]

48 T roubleshooting The troubleshooting facility is intended to assist you when you think there is a malfunction or you are having problems performing a task. 1. Click [T r oubleshooting] in the CD-ROM menu. The following window will display . 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to pr oceed thr ough the trouble- shooting section. 3. Click [Ret[...]

49 Chapter 3 How to Use the Scanner Positioning Documents ................................................................. 50 About CanoCraft CS-P ................................................................... 52[...]

50 Positioning Documents Position documents for scanning on the document glass, using the alignment mark as a guide. 1. Lift the document cover . 2. Place the document face down on the document glass with its top edge at the front of the scanner (the edge farthest away fr om the document cover hinge). Align the edges of the document with the alignm[...]

51 • The maximum allowable size for scanning is 216 x 297 mm (85 x 116.9 inches), up to A4 size or letter size. • This scanner is equipped with an ultra-sensitive scanning unit. Opening the document cover during scanning or improperly closing it may not produce proper results. When the document cover can not be closed because you are scanning t[...]

52 About CanoCraft CS-P CanoCraft CS-P is the software program that works with the scanner to load images into your computer . CanoCraft CS-P can be started two ways. • As a stand-alone program • As a TWAIN driver within a graphics pr ogram (see next page for explanation) CanoCraft CS-P as a Stand-Alone Application 1. Ensure that the scanner po[...]

53 CanoCraft CS-P will start and display the following window . Use this win- dow to preview and scan images. For instructions for these procedures, please see the electronic manual entitled CanoCraft CS-P Users Guide.[...]

54 CanoCraft CS-P as a TWAIN Driver CanoCraft CS-P can be used as a TW AIN driver within a graphics program. TWAIN is the acr onym for a set of scanning standards. CanoCraft CS-P can be started from within application programs that are TW AIN_32-compliant to load images directly into the host program. For example, you can start iPhoto Express 1.1 a[...]

55 iPhoto Express 1.1 will start and its window will display . 3. Click the [File] menu and select [Acquire] and [Images] in succession.[...]

56 4. Select [New Image] and click the [Acquire] button. The CanoCraft CS-P window will appear in the iPhoto Express 1.1 win- dow . Use this window to scan a document.[...]

57 * If your system is set up for a digital camera or another scanner in addition to this scanner , click the [File] menu and select [Acquire], [Select source] and [CanoScan FB320P/FB620P] before scanning. This step is required to select which device will be used. * There is only differ ence between the CanoCraft CS-P window when it is used as a st[...]

58 Appendices T roubleshooting ............................................................................ 59 Precautions with Printers .............................................................. 69 Care and Maintenance ................................................................. 72 Major Specifications ....................................[...]

59 T roubleshooting Please read the suggestions below when scanning isn’ t proceeding as expected or when you encounter a problem operating the scanner . If the remedies suggested below do not solve your problem or your problem isn’ t listed below , consult your Canon vender or the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk ( p. 78-79 ). * When y[...]

60 Nothing displays when the CD-ROM is placed in the drive Cause : CD-ROM will not automatically run the menu program Solution: Start the menu program manually ( See p. 28 ) Installation just doesn’ t seem to be working Solution: Manually install the software by clicking the [Start] button, select- ing [Run] and typing one of the command lines be[...]

61 Cause 2: Scanner not detected because the power cord plug is not correctly connected to the scanner Solution: Reconnect the power cord to the scanner ( See p. 26 ) Cause 3: Scanner not detected because a parallel cable is not securely fastened to the scanner or computer Solution: Securely fasten the parallel cables ( See p. 23 ) CanoCraft CS-P w[...]

62 Problems starting CanoCraft CS-P as a TWAIN driver from within an- other application Cause 1: Insufficient memor y (RAM) available to start CanoCraft CS-P Solution: Close other programs and start CanoCraft CS-P Cause 2: CanoCraft CS-P already running as a stand-alone program Solution: Close the version of CanoCraft CS-P that is already running C[...]

63 [CanoScan FB320P/FB620P] option not displayed in [Select source] menu of iPhoto Express 1.1 Cause: CanoCraft CS-P not installed Solution: Install CanoCraft CS-P ( See p. 33 ) Problems with Scanning Scanner will not scan Cause 1: Scanner not powered up Solution: Securely connect the AC adapter to the scanner and electrical outlet ( See p. 26 ) Ca[...]

64 [ Low disk space condition, the file may have been truncated.] Cause: Scanned image cannot be saved because of insuf ficient disk space Solution: Rescan after removing or transferring unnecessary files to another disk or specify another disk as the save location Scanning unit fails to return to ready position (front of scanner) Cause: AC adapter[...]

65 Cause 5: Incorrect scan settings Solution: Rescan with adjusted settings (See the CanoCraft CS-P Users Guide electronic manual) Cause 6: A power cord is too close to the scanner . Solution: Move all power cords away from the top of the scanner and surrounding area. Glossy color photo will not scan clearly Cause: Optical interference created by t[...]

66 Whitened edges on image scanned from thick book Cause: Scanner employs an ultra-sensitive scanning unit that picks up ambient light if document cover cannot stop light from enter - ing around the edges of the book Solution: Cover the book and document glass with a dark cloth to pre- vent ambient light from affecting the scan Slow scanning speed [...]

67 Problems with Printing Printing fails or printing errors Cause 1: Scanner and printer incorrectly connected or cable loose Solution: Connect cable correctly ( See p. 24 ) Cause 2: Scanner not powered up Solution: Since data is sent through the scanner to the printer , the scanner power must be on to print. Connect the AC adapter to the scanner a[...]

68 Other Questions Is this scanner compatible with SCSI controllers? Answer: No. This scanner can only interface through a parallel port connection Can a Film Adapter Unit be used with this scanner? Answer: No Can an Automatic Document Feeder be used with this scanner? Answer: No Can other peripheral devices employing a parallel port connection be [...]

69 Pr ecautions with Printers The following precautions should be observed when using a printer in conjunction with the scanner . The Scanner and the Pringer Cannot Be Operated at the Same Time The scanner and printer both use the same parallel port, making it impos- sible to scan during printing or print during scanning. Attempting to initiate a s[...]

70 own parallel port drivers, such as Epson inkjet printers, to the scanner’ s printer port will cause the scanner or printer to malfunction. Such printers must be handled as follows: * Contact the manufacturer to find out whether or not your printer uses the standard Windows parallel port driver . • Using Epson Printers It is advisable to adju[...]

71 Use of the Epson Printer Window software that accompanies Epson printers may cause the scanner’ s scan speed to drop dramatically , failure of the scanner to be recognized by the computer and incorrect operation of CanoCraft CS-P . If you experience problems, please try to solve them by following the procedures below to disable the Epson Print[...]

72 Car e 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. 1. Power down the computer and peripheral devices. 2. Unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. 3. Dampen a clean, soft cloth with water [...]

73 Never use substances containing thinners or benzene to clean the equipment Outer Casing Document Cover Document Glass Thinner Benzene[...]

74 Major Specifications CanoScan FB320P CanoScan FB620P Scanner T ype Flatbed (stationary document type) Scanning Element CIS (Contact Image Sensor) Light Source Three-color RGB LEDs Optical Resolution 300 x 300 dpi 600 x 600 dpi Selectable Resolution 25 to 1200 dpi Scanning Bit Colour 10 bits Input/ 8 bits output for each color (RGB) Depth Graysca[...]

75 *1 T ype of AC adapter depends on the area where the scanner is used. Subject to change without notice CanoScan FB320P CanoScan FB620P Power Requirements AC Adapter (100/120/230/240 V) *1 Power Consumption 5 watts maximum (using supplied adapter) Dimensions (W x D x H) 256 x 372.5 x 63 mm (10.1 x 14.7 x 2.5 inches) Weight Approximately 2.0 kg (4[...]

76 A AC Adapter 12 , 16 , 26 Adobe Acrobat Reader 33 , 38 , 45 Alignment Mark 15 , 50 B Bookmark Display 40 C CanoCraft CS-P as a Stand-Alone Application 52 CanoCraft CS-P as a TWAIN Driver 54 CanoCraft CS-P Copy 32 Care and Maintenance 72 CD-ROM 28 CD-ROM Menu Program 28 Changing Pages 39 Cleaning 72 Components Guide 15 Connecting a Printer 24 Con[...]

77 M Magnetic Interference 11 Menu Window 30 O OmniPage Limited Edition 32 Optical Character Recognition 32 P Parallel Cable 10 , 22 , 23 Parallel Port Drivers 70 PC Port 16 , 24 Placement 20 , 21 Positioning Documents 50 Power Cord 16 , 26 Power Supply 12 , 26 Power Switch 26 Power T erminal 16 , 26 Powering Down the Scanner 26 Precautions with Pr[...]

78 Customer Support Help Desk CANON (UK) L TD. Canon House, Manor Road, Wallington, Surrey SM6 0AJ, United Kingdom For technical support, please contact Canon Helpdesk. Helpdesk: P .O. Box 431, Wallington, Surrey SM6 0XU TEL: (0990) 143 723 (Calls may be recorded.) FAX: (0990) 143-340 BBS: (0990) 143-350 For sales equiries: (0121) 666-6262 CANON FR[...]

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