Canon scanner CanoScan FB 1200S User Manual

Product
  Guide
Canon Color Image Scanner
CanoScan FB1200S 

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How to Make Best Use of the Manuals
When you 
open the box
Explains in detail how to use the scanner, 
CD-ROM and optional ADF 
Tells you how to use Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE and Caere 
OmniPage Limited Edition.
Electronic Manuals
Electronic Manual
Detailed information on how to use ScanGear 
CS-S and ScanGear Toolbox CS.
This Guide
CanoScan FB1200S
Product GuideDescribes operating procedure from set up and 
software installation to scanning and confirmation 
of operation. Please read before using the...

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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 havenÕt already read the Getting Started
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 Getting
Started guide.  Each topic is intended to be read as a separate unit.  You need only...

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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...

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Table of Contents
How to Make Best Use of the Manuals .........................................................................2
How to Use the Product Guide ......................................................................................3
Organization ................................................................................................................3
Conventions .................................................................................................................4...

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About the Menu Window .........................................................................................39
View the Electronic Manuals .......................................................................................41
What is an Electronic Manual? .................................................................................41
List of Electronic Manuals for Windows ..................................................................41
List of Electronic Manuals for Macintosh...

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Problems with Scanned Images ...................................................................................74
Cleaning the Delivery Guide Sheet ..........................................................................74
Replacing the Delivery Guide Sheet ............................................................................79
Frequent Misfeeds ........................................................................................................82
Appendices 84
Troubleshooting...

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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 units first pass with a...

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¥ 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 Chapter 3, Automatic Document
Feeder, in this guide.
WARNING¥ It is illegal to reproduce currency,...

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 Safety Precautions
Please read and take the following precautions before using the equipment.
 WARNINGWarns 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.
 CAUTIONCautions 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...