Canon CanoScan FB 1200S User manual

Product

Guide

Canon Color Image Scanner

CanoScan FB1200S

How to Make Best Use of the Manuals

When you

open the box

Explains in detail how to use the scanner

and optional ADF

Tells you how to use Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE and

ScanSoft TextBridge Plus.

Electronic Manuals

Electronic Manual

Detailed information on how to use ScanGear

CS-S and ScanGear Toolbox CS.

This Guide

CanoScan FB1200S

Product Guide

Describes operating procedure from set up and

software installation to scanning and confirmation

of operation. Please read before using the scanner

for the first time.

Printed Manual

CanoScan FB1200S

Quick Start Guide

ScanGear CS-S

User's Guide

Manual for Each

Application Software

Electronic Manual

Detailed information on how to use Plug-In

Module CS-S.

Plug-in Module CS-S

User's Guide

Electronic Manual

Learn advanced techniques for

scanning after reading this

guide and setting up the

scanner.

Learn about operating the

scanner and optional ADF.

Proceed to these after thoroughly

mastering ScanGear CS-S and ScanGear

Toolbox CS.

Read these before using the

bundled application

programs.

Proceed to these after thoroughly

mastering Plug-in Module CS-S and

CanoScan Toolbox CS.

Detailed information on how to use CanoScan

Toolbox CS.

CanoScan Toolbox CS

User's Guide

Electronic Manual

Windows Macintosh

How to Use the Product Guide

This guide provides in-depth information on individual topics related to the CanoScan FB1200S color

image scanner and the accompanying software CD-ROM. If you haven’t already read the Quick Start

Guide, we recommend that you follow its suggestions first before consulting this guide.

Organization

The guide deals with scanner and software topics that could not be covered in the Quick

Start Guide. Each topic is intended to be read as a separate unit. You need only read the

topics that apply. This guide is divided into 3 sections.

How to Use the Scanner

How to connect it to the computer and how to position documents for scanning.

Automatic Document Feeder

How to attach and operate the ADF-S9 Automatic Document Feeder.

Appendices

Troubleshooting tips, care and maintenance.

• References to Windows in this guide refer to Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0.

Conventions

Important information in this guide is indicated by the following symbols.

WARNING

• This symbol indicates precautions that must be taken when operating the equipment.

Ensure that you read all warnings.

NOTE

• This symbol indicates supplementary operating procedures and other useful information.

Use of shielded cable is necessary to comply with technical requirements of the EMC Directive.

Disclaimer

1. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no

liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. We respectfully request that you contact the Canon Customer Care

Center if you have any questions or suggestions about this guide. Canon Inc. reserves the right to change the specifications

of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice.

2. No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any

language in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of Canon Inc.

3. Canon Inc. makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operation or

malfunction of the software or equipment.

• CanoScan is a trademark of Canon Inc.

• Adobe, Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

• IBM and IBM PC/AT Series are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

• Macintosh and Power Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.

• Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.

• TextBridge is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.

• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Table of Contents

Features of the CanoScan FB1200S ............................................................................... 8

Safety Precautions ................................................................................................. 10

Operating Requirements ............................................................................................. 14

Components Guide....................................................................................................... 17

How to Use the Scanner 19

Connecting to the Computer ....................................................................................... 20

Connecting Two or More SCSI Devices ..................................................................... 20

SCSI Connector and SCSI Interface Cable Descriptions............................................ 26

Positioning Documents (No ADF) ................................................................................ 29

Transporting the Scanner ............................................................................................. 31

Automatic Document Feeder 33

Components Guide....................................................................................................... 34

ADF-S9 ........................................................................................................................ 34

Option Cable.............................................................................................................. 35

Attaching the ADF to the Scanner .............................................................................. 36

Attaching the Cables .................................................................................................... 38

Acceptable Media ..................................................................................................... 42

Loading Documents ..................................................................................................... 44

Software Settings ......................................................................................................... 46

Paper Jams .................................................................................................................... 49

Jams in the Document Tray ....................................................................................... 49

Jams during Document Ejection ............................................................................... 50

Jams Inside the ADF .................................................................................................. 51

After Clearing a Paper Jam ....................................................................................... 52

Problems with Scanned Images ................................................................................... 53

Cleaning the Delivery Guide Sheet .......................................................................... 53

Frequent Misfeeds ........................................................................................................ 58

Appendices 60

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 61

Problems with Software Installation ........................................................................ 62

Problems Starting Software Programs ..................................................................... 63

Problems with the Scanner ....................................................................................... 65

Problems with Scanning............................................................................................ 69

Problems with the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF-S9) .................................... 72

Other Issues ............................................................................................................... 73

Scanner Not Identified ................................................................................................. 74

Care and Maintenance ................................................................................................. 76

Major Specifications ..................................................................................................... 78

Index.............................................................................................................................. 80

Canon Technical Support ............................................................................................. 82

Features of the CanoScan FB1200S

This scanner is a flatbed color scanner with 1200 dpi optical resolution incorporating the following

features.

•Fine Color Tones and High Resolution

Achieves a maximum optical resolution of 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi. The 1200 dpi primary scan

(horizontally across document) is realized with VAROS, the proprietary Canon system short

for VAriable Refraction Optical System. VAROS is a two-pass scanning technique

that com

bines the results of the scanning unit's first pass with a second pass that is optically

shifted by a half pixel. Reading 12 bits (4,096 colors) per red, green and blue (RGB) channel,

the scanner offers 12-bit or 8-bit output that reproduces brilliant tones at high resolution.

• Standby Power and Energy-Saving Features

This scanner, even with the power on, consumes only 12 watts or lower at standby and only

35 watts or lower at full operation. The standby feature means the scanner is always ready

to use. The product meets the Energy Star requirements for energy conservation.

• Convenient Start Button

The one-touch start button on the front of the scanner allows convenient use of the

accompanying software (ScanGear Toolbox CS/CanoScan Toolbox CS).

• Optional Film Adapter Unit

The FAU-S10 optional film adapter unit allows films and transparencies to be scanned

singly or in batches, increasing the versatility of this high-quality scanner. Refer to the

manual accompanying the FAU-S10.

• Optional Automatic Document Feeder

The ADF-S9 optional automatic document feeder permits hands-free operation for up

to 20 sheets, a convenient timesaving feature. See Automatic Document Feeder, in this

guide.

WARNING

• It is illegal to reproduce currency, bills, negotiable securities and other documents

prohibited by law. Reproduction of such items may be subject to criminal prosecution.

• It is illegal to reproduce legal certificates, licenses, travel tickets, and certain public and

private documents prohibited from reproduction by law. Reproduction of such items may

be subject to criminal prosecution.

• Please note that intellectual property protected by copyright may not be reproduced

without the express permission of the copyright holder except for personal or household

use under limited circumstances.

Safety Precautions

Please read and take the following precautions before using the equipment.

WARNING Warns against operations that may lead to death or injury if performed incorrectly.

Pay attention to these warnings to permit the safe use of the equipment.

CAUTION Cautions against operations that may lead to injury to persons or damage to property

if performed incorrectly. Pay attention to this information to permit the safe use of

the equipment.

About Locations

WARNING

• Do not place the equipment near flammable liquids, such as alcohol or thinners. Contact

between the internal electrical components and flammable liquids may result in fire or

electric shocks.

• Do not place the following objects on top of the equipment. Contact between the

internal electrical components and these objects may result in fire or electric shocks.

- Any metallic objects, such as necklaces

- Any container with liquid in it, such as cups, vases and flower pots

If any of these objects or liquids enter the inside of the equipment, immediately unplug

the AC adapter and contact the Canon Customer Care Center.

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