Canon FB330P/FB630P manual

CanoScan FB330P/FB630P Color Scanner Pr oduct Guide[...]

2 How to Make Best Use of the Manuals Read Safety Precautions in the Product Guide first. Open the Package Briefly explains the procedures from setup and software installation through to scanning. First-time users of this scanner should read this guide thoroughly. Detailed information on how to use ScanGear Toolbox CS 2.1. Ulead Photo Express 2.0 S[...]

3 How to Use the Pr oduct Guide This guide provides an in-depth explanation of individual topics related to CanoScan FB330P and FB630P color 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 Gu[...]

4 Conventions Used in this Guide WARNING This symbol indicates precautions that must be taken when operating the equipment. Ensure that you read all warnings. NO TE 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 tec[...]

5 T able of Contents Features of CanoScan FB330P/FB630P Color Scanners .......................................... 8 Safety Precautions ............................................................................................ 10 Setup and Use .........................................................................................................[...]

6 List of Electronic Manuals ................................................................................ 36 Software for Viewing Electronic Manuals ...................................................... 37 Viewing Electronic Manuals ............................................................................. 38 How to Operate Electronic Manua[...]

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 FB330P/ FB630P Color Scanners Y ou have purchased one of the world’ s finest flatbed Color scanners. The 300-dot-per- inch (dpi) optical resolution CanoScan FB330P and 600-dpi optical resolution CanoScan FB630P incorporate the following special features. Compact Footprint W orld’ s smallest and slimmest A4/Letter size sc[...]

9 Fine Color T ones and High Resolution Scanning method employs proprietary Canon LIDE scanning technology in an ultrahigh-sensitivity CIS (contact image sensor). Reading 12 bits (4,096 colors) per red, green and blue (RGB) channel, the scanner of fers 8-bit output that reproduces brilliant tones at high resolution. WARNING • It is illegal to rep[...]

10 Safety Pr ecautions Please read and take the following precautions before using the equipment. W ARNING 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[...]

11 CAUTION • Do not place the equipment in the following areas. Fires or electric shocks may result. - Areas with high humidity - Areas subject to direct sunlight - Areas with high temperatures - Areas near flame sources • Do not place on shaky stands, unstable surfaces or surfaces subject to frequent vibrations. If the equipment falls, it may [...]

12 power cord and the extension cord is secure and the AC adapter is fully plugged in. Do not use multiple extension cords. • Do not use extension cords in high traf fic areas where they can be stepped on or tripped over , which may damage the cor ds. Damaged wires could cause fires or electric shocks. CAUTION • Do not use wrong voltage outlet.[...]

13 • When cleaning the equipment, always unplug the AC adapter . Otherwise you could cause a fire or receive an electric shock. • When cleaning the equipment, use a water-moistened cloth that is well wr ung out. Do not use flammable liquids such as alcohol, benzene or thinners. If a flammable liquid enters the inner electrical parts, it may cau[...]

14 Setup and Use In order to use this scanner safely , please observe the following warnings at all times. • 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 condensations) • Please u[...]

15 • 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 or humidity . Also do not move the equipment from high humidity areas to low humid- ity areas. Condensation may cause image errors. After moving from high humidity areas to [...]

16 Environments subject to shocks, smoke, noxious fumes, water vapor or dust Locations subject to str ong direct sunlight Locations near TVs or devices generat- ing strong magnetic fields Environments in which the air is salty or greasy[...]

17 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[...]

18 WARNING • 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. 20 ). Printer Port Connector for printer cable when print[...]

19 Chapter 1 Placement and Connections The Scanning Unit Lock ................................................................ 20 Connecting to a Computer ........................................................... 22 Connecting the Power Cord (T urning on the Power) ................. 26[...]

20 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 ( ). WARNING • Always unlock the scanner before plugging [...]

21 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 document 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 correct[...]

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

23 NO TE • The parallel port will have a connector that is approximately 4 cm (1.5 inches) long 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 Comp[...]

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 WARNING • 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. 71 ). • Since data is sent through the scann[...]

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. WARNING • Do not use an AC adapter other than the one supplied with the scanner . Other adapters may damage[...]

27 Chapter 2 The Software CD-ROM How to Use the Software CD-ROM .............................................. 28 Installing the Software ................................................................. 32 Viewing Electronic Manuals ......................................................... 36 Displaying the CD-ROM Contents ........................[...]

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 (D:)] that appears in the My Computer window . Although an “(D:)” 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. View the Electronic Manuals Presents electronic manuals for[...]

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.[...]

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 3.7 (Approximately 9 MB) A specialized program required for scanning images with CanoScan FB330P/FB630P scanners. Ensure that you install this program. (CanoCraft CS-P[...]

33 Caere OmniPage Limited Edition (Appr oximately 18 MB) An optical character recognition (OCR) program that works with CanoCraft CS-P to scan and load documents, which can then be converted into text data for editing. The scanning functions are only available if CanoCraft CS-P is installed. Adobe Acrobat Reader (Approximately 10 MB) The reader pro[...]

34 1. Confirm that the scanner is properly connected and power ed up. Place the CD-ROM in the computer drive. Select your language from the language select window . 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 bo[...]

35 4. Follow the instructions in the window to proceed with installation. We recommend installing all the programs under nor mal circumstances. Experienced computer users may wish to selectively install the programs. However , the CanoCraft CS-P must be installed to operate the scanner . Once installation of all the software is complete, follow the[...]

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 Ulead Photo Express 2.0 SE Refer to this manual for detailed instructions on how to use the Ulead Photo Express 2.0 SE graphics program. Caere OmniPage Limited Edition Refer to this manual for detailed instructions on how to use the Caere OmniPage Limited Edition optical character recognition program. Software for V iewing Electronic Manuals Ado[...]

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 Keywor d 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 NO TE • 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[...]

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 The major files on the CD-ROM are shown below for experienced and expert users. The folders and files are arranged hierarchically from left to right. “F” denotes a folder . 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 Acrorea[...]

48 CanoCrft (F) English (F) Disk1 (F) Readme Setup Installs CanoCraft CS-P T oolbox (F) English (F) Disk1 (F) Readme Setup Installs ScanGear T oolbox CS[...]

49 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 through the tr ouble- shooting section. 3. Click [Ret[...]

50 Exiting the CD-ROM Menu Program 1. Return to the menu window . 2. Click the [Exit] button. The menu window will close. 3. Remove the CD-ROM from the drive. Handle the disk with care and store it in a safe place.[...]

51 Chapter 3 How to Use the Scanner Positioning Documents ................................................................. 52 About CanoCraft CS-P ................................................................... 54[...]

52 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[...]

53 WARNING • 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 cannot be closed because you are sca[...]

54 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 page 56 for expla- nation) CanoCraft CS-P as a Stand-Alone Application 1. Ensure that the scanner is[...]

55 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 User’ s Guide.[...]

56 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 Ulead Photo Express [...]

57 Ulead Photo Express 2.0 SE will start and its window will display . 3. Click the [File] menu and select [Acquir e] and [Scanner] in succession.[...]

58 4. Confirm that [CanoScan FB330P/FB630P] is selected in the [Select data source:] list box and click the [Acquir e] button. The CanoCraft CS-P window will appear in the Ulead Photo Express 2.0 SE window . Use this window to scan a document.[...]

59 NO TE • If your system is set up for a digital camera or another scanner in addition to this scanner , the name of that scanner may appear in the [Select data source:] list box. In that case, click the arrow button on the list box and select [CanoScan FB330P/FB630P]. • There is only one differ ence between the CanoCraft CS-P window when it i[...]

60 Appendices T roubleshooting ............................................................................ 61 Precautions with Printers .............................................................. 71 Care and Maintenance ................................................................. 75 Major Specifications ....................................[...]

61 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. 81-82 ). NO TE ?[...]

62 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. 2 9 ) Installation just doesn’ t seem to be working Solution: Manually install the software by clicking the [Start] button, selecting [Run] and typing one of the command lines bel[...]

63 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) Cause 4: DMA trans[...]

64 Problems starting CanoCraft CS-P as a TW AIN driver from within another 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 Ca[...]

65 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 ) Cause 2: Scanning unit locked Solution: Unlock scanning unit by setting lock switch to unlocked posi- tion ( See p. 20 ) Cause 3: Software incorrectly installed Solution: Reinst[...]

66 [ 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[...]

67 Cause 5: Incorrect scan settings Solution: Rescan with adjusted settings (See the CanoCraft CS-P User ’ s 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 [...]

68 Whitened edges on image scanned from thick book Cause: Scanner employs an ultra-sensitive scanning unit. Scanning unit will sense even the smallest amount of light entering around the edges of the book if the document cover cannot be completely closed Solution: Cover the book and document glass with a dark cloth to prevent ambient light from aff[...]

69 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[...]

70 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 [...]

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

72 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: NO TE • Contact the manufacturer to find out whether or not your printer uses the standard Windows parallel port driver . • Using Canon Printers Use the followi[...]

73 How to Adjust the Spool Manager Settings 1. Click the [Start] button on the Windows taskbar and select [Programs], [Epson] and [Spool Manager]. 2. Double click the icon of the printer currently in use. 3. Click to place a checkmark beside the [Use Print Manager for this port] option in the settings dialog. NO TE • Selecting the [Use Print Mana[...]

74 NO TE • Deleting the Epson Printer Window software will disable the capacity to confirm ink levels and read error messages for the printer . • How to Solve Problems with Other Printers That Ar e Operating Incorrectly Begin by turning off the printer’ s bi-directional functions (in its status monitor or control panel). Please refer to the i[...]

75 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 [...]

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

77 Major Specifications CanoScan FB330P CanoScan FB630P Scanner T ype Flatbed (stationary document type) Scanning Element CIS (Contact Image Sensor) Light Source Three-color RGB LEDs Optical Resolution 300 x 600 dpi 600 x 1200 dpi Selectable Resolution 25 to 2400 dpi Scanning Bit Color 12 bits Input/ 8 bits output for each color (RGB) Depth Graysca[...]

78 *1 T ransfer time to computer is not included. *2 T ype of AC adapter depends on the area where the scanner is used. Subject to change without notice CanoScan FB330P CanoScan FB630P Power Requirements AC Adapter (100/120/230/240 V) *2 Power Consumption 9 watts maximum, standby 5 watts (using supplied adapter) Dimensions (W x D x H) 256 x 372.5 x[...]

79 A AC Adapter 18 , 26 Adobe Acrobat Reader 33 , 37 - 45 Alignment Mark 17 , 52 B Bookmark Display 40 C CanoCraft CS-P as a Stand-Alone Application 54 CanoCraft CS-P as a TWAIN Driver 56 CanoCraft CS-P Copy 32 Canon Printers 72 Care and Maintenance 75 CD-ROM 28 - 31 , 46 - 48 CD-ROM Menu Program 28 - 31 Changing Pages 39 Cleaning 75 - 76 Component[...]

80 M Menu Window 28 , 30 N No Scanners Detected Message 62 O OmniPage Limited Edition 33 Optical Character Recognition 33 P Parallel Cable 22 , 23 Parallel Port Drivers 71 - 74 PC Port 18 , 22 - 24 Placement 19 Positioning Documents 52 - 53 Power Cord 18 , 26 Power Supply 11 , 26 Power Switch 26 Power T erminal 18 , 26 Powering Down the Scanner 26 [...]

81 Customer Support Help Desk CANON (UK) L TD. Woodhatch, Reigate Surrey RH2 8BF , United Kingdom For technical support, please contact Canon Helpdesk. Helpdesk: P .O. Box 431, Wallington, Surr ey SM6 0XU TEL: (08705) 143 723 F AX: (08705) 143 340 For sales enquiries: (0121) 666-6262 CANON FRANCE S.A. 17, quai du Président Paul-Doumer 92414 Courbe[...]

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