Canon N670U - CanoScan Flatbed Scanner User manual

Canon Color Image Scanner

CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U

Product Guide

Use of a shielded cable with the ferrite core(s) provided with the scanner is necessary to comply with the technical

requirements of the EMC Directive.

Warning

When you use this product, you should pay attention to the following legal issues:

• Scanning of certain documents, such as bank notes (bank bills), government bonds and public

certificates, may be prohibited by law and may result in criminal and/or civil liability.

• You may be required under law to obtain authorization from a person possessing copyrights or other

legal rights to the item being scanned.

If you are uncertain of the legality of scanning any particular item, you should consult your legal

adviser in advance.

• CanoScan and ScanGear are trademarks of Canon Inc.

• Adobe®and Acrobat®are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

• Macintosh, Power Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other

countries.

• iMac is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

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

• OmniPage Pro and OmniPage SE are trademarks of ScanSoft, Inc.

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

companies.

Table of Contents

Handling and Care of the Scanner

Safety Precautions .................................................................................... 5

Setup and Operating Conditions................................................................... 7

Before Transporting the Scanner .................................................................. 8

Care and Maintenance ................................................................................... 9

Guide to the Software

ScanGear CS-U .......................................................................... 11

ScanGear Toolbox .................................................................... 13

ArcSoft PhotoStudio ................................................................ 15

ArcSoft PhotoBase ................................................................... 16

ScanSoft OmniPage.................................................................. 17

Precautions for Scanning at High Resolutions............................................ 18

Customer Support Help Desk ........................................................................................... 19

Handling and Care of the Scanner

This section describes the general precautions for using the scanner. Please be sure to read each

section for safe handling and operation.

Safety Precautions .................................................................................... 5

Setup and Operating Conditions................................................................... 7

Before Transporting the Scanner .................................................................. 8

Care and Maintenance ................................................................................... 9

Safety Precautions

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

WARNING

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 that may lead to injury to persons or

damage to property if not performed correctly. In order to use the equipment

safely, always pay attention to these cautions.

About Locations

WARNING

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

the internal electrical parts come in contact with flammable liquids, fire or electrical

shock may result.

• Do not place the following objects on top of the equipment. If the internal

electrical parts come in contact with these objects, fire or electrical shock may

result.

- metallic objects, such as necklaces

- containers with liquid, such as cups, vases and flower pots

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

cable and contact your retailer or Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

CAUTION

• Do not place the equipment in the following areas. Fire or electrical shock may

result.

- Areas with high humidity

- Areas subject to direct sunlight

- Areas with high temperatures

- Areas near flame sources

• Do not place the equipment on shaky stands, unstable surfaces or surfaces subject

to frequent vibrations. If the equipment falls, it may cause injuries.

• Do not place heavy objects on the equipment. Objects may fall and cause injuries.

About the Power Supply

WARNING

• Do not damage, mutilate or modify the USB cable. Do not place heavy objects on,

pull or excessively bend the USB cable. Damaged wires may cause fire or electrical

shock.

• Do not twist or tie the USB cable together. Fire or electrical shock may result.

• Always plug the USB cable in all the way. If it is not plugged in completely, fire or

electrical shock may result.

General Handling Precautions

WARNING

• Do not take apart or modify the equipment. Fire or electrical shock may result from

improper handling of its components.

• If you hear unusual noises, see smoke, feel excessive heat or smell anything

unusual, immediately unplug the USB cable and contact your retailer or Canon

Customer Support Help Desk. Continued use may result in fires or electrical shock.

• Do not use flammable sprays near this equipment. Also do not spill water, liquids,

or flammable liquids on the equipment. If these fluids enter this equipment and

contact the electrical parts, fire or electrical shock may result. If anything enters the

equipment, immediately unplug the USB cable and contact your retailer or Canon

Customer Support Help Desk.

• When cleaning the equipment, always unplug the USB cable. Otherwise, fire or

electrical shock may result.

• When cleaning the equipment, use a water-moistened cloth that is well wrung out.

Do not use flammable liquids, such as alcohol, benzene or thinners. If a flammable

liquid enters the inner electrical parts, fire or electrical shock may result.

CAUTION

• Carefully close the document cover in order not to pinch your hands.

• Do not press heavily on the document glass or the document cover. The document

glass may break and injure you.

• Do not bump or drop a heavy book or object on the document glass. The

document glass may break and injure you.

• When not in use for extended periods, such as long weekends, unplug the USB

cable for safety.

• When transporting the equipment, be extremely careful. Dropping it could cause

an injury.

• Wait until the equipment has cooled before placing a cover over it. Otherwise fire

may result.

• Do not use the supplied CD-ROM in regular CD players. It produces excessively loud

sound that may cause hearing damage.

Setup and Operating Conditions

• 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 condensation)

• Make certain there is plenty of clear space around the scanner.

Looking straight down on the scanner

• 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. Also do not

move the equipment from low temperature areas to hight temperature areas.

Condensation may cause image errors. Leave the scanner enough time to gradually adapt

to the new conditions before use.

• Do not use the scanner in areas subject to direct sunlight. The humidity may rise inside the

equipment and cause damage or decrease image quality. If you have to use the scanner in

direct sunlight, make sure to use a thick curtain to block the light.

Approx. 10 cm

(4 in)

Approx. 20 cm

(8 in)

Approx. 10 cm

(4 in)

Approx. 20 cm

(8 in)

Approx.

10 cm

(4 in)

Approx. 20 cm

(8 in)

Scanner in a vertical position

Before Transporting the Scanner

Always lock the scanning unit by pushing the lock switch toward the lock mark before moving or

transporting the scanner.

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1. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer.

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2. Confirm the position of the scanning unit.

Open the document cover, and confirm that the scanning unit is at the front of the

scanner. If it has not returned, follow the procedures below to return the scanning unit

to the home position.

1 Ensure that there are no items on the document glass (platen).

2 Turn on the computer.

3 Close the document cover, and connect the USB cable to the computer.

4 Start ScanGear CS-U and click the [Preview] button.

5 Confirm that the scanning unit has completely returned to the front of the

scanner.

6 Disconnect the USB cable.

Scanning Unit

Confirm that the scanning

unit is in this position

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3. Lock the scanning unit by pushing the lock switch toward the

lock mark ( ).

Lock Switch

Locked

• Carrying or transporting the scanner without locking the scanning unit

may damage it. Be particularly careful to lock the scanning unit when

transporting the scanner in a vehicle.

Care 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.

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1. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer.

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2. When cleaning the document cover or document glass, dampen

a clean, soft cloth with water and wring the cloth well. Use the

well-wrung cloth to gently remove dirt and dust. Then,

thoroughly remove any moisture or water vapor with a soft,

dry cloth. Be particularly careful to remove any traces of dirt or

liquid when wiping the document glass.

• Moisture left on the document glass or cover may damage photographs and other

documents as well as produce poor results.

• Do not dampen the connectors, ports or other metallic components on the scanner’s

back panel. Immediately remove any moisture that contacts these components by

wiping them with a dry cloth.

• Do not use a sodden cloth or apply a liquid directly to any portion of the scanner.

Any moisture that enters the interior, the underside of the document glass or the

sensors may degrade image quality and lead to malfunctions.

• Never use substances containing alcohol, thinners or benzene on the equipment.

Use of these substances may deform, discolor or dissolve the casing.

Outer Casing

Document Glass

Document Cover

Never use substances

containing alcohol,

thinners or benzene to

clean the equipment.

• Do not press heavily on the document glass when cleaning. The

document glass may break and injure you.

Guide to the Software

This section introduces to the software programs bundled with the scanner. For detailed instructions of

each program, please read the respective PDF manuals contained in the CD-ROM.

The screen shots in this manual are taken from the Windows platform, unless otherwise noted.

Guide to the Software

ScanGear CS-U .......................................................................... 11

ScanGear Toolbox .................................................................... 13

ArcSoft PhotoStudio ................................................................ 15

ArcSoft PhotoBase ................................................................... 16

ScanSoft OmniPage.................................................................. 17

Precautions for Scanning at High Resolutions............................................ 18

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