Canon scanner CanoScan FB 1200S User Manual
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Product Guide Canon Color Image Scanner CanoScan FB1200S
2 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 scanner for the first time. Printed ManualCanoScan FB1200S Getting Started ScanGear CS-S Users Guide Manual for Each Application Software Electronic Manual Detailed information on how to use Plug-In Module CS-S. Plug-in Module CS-S Users Guide Electronic Manual Learn advanced techniques for scanning after reading this guide and setting up the scanner.Learn more about operating the scanner, CD-ROM and 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 Users Guide Electronic Manual WindowsMacintosh
3 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 read the topics that apply. This guide is divided into 4 sections. Chapter 1 How to Use the Scanner How to connect it to the computer and how to position documents for scanning. Chapter 2 How to Use the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM How to use the software CD-ROM and the electronic manuals. Chapter 3 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.
4 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 notify the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk 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. ¥ OmniPage is a trademark of Caere Corp. ¥ Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright © 1999 Canon Inc. All rights reserved.
5 Table of Contents How to Make Best Use of the Manuals .........................................................................2 How to Use the Product Guide ......................................................................................3 Organization ................................................................................................................3 Conventions .................................................................................................................4 Features of the CanoScan FB1200S ...............................................................................8 Safety Precautions .................................................................................................10 Operating Requirements .............................................................................................14 Components Guide .......................................................................................................17 Chapter 1 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 Chapter 2 How to Use the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM33 How to Use the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM ......................................................34 Start the CanoScan Setup Utility ..............................................................................34 Windows Starting the CanoScan Setup Utility for Windows ..................................35 Macintosh Starting the CanoScan Setup Utility for Macintosh .................................37
6 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 .................................................................42 Reader Software for the Electronic Manuals ..........................................................42 Viewing Electronic Manuals .....................................................................................43 Using the Electronic Manuals ...................................................................................45 Displaying the CD-ROM Contents Windows................................................................50 Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................52 Exiting the CanoScan Setup Utility ..............................................................................53 Chapter 3 Automatic Document Feeder 54 Components Guide .......................................................................................................55 ADF-S9 ........................................................................................................................55 Option Cable ..............................................................................................................56 Attaching the ADF to the Scanner ..............................................................................57 Attaching the Cables ....................................................................................................59 Loading Documents .....................................................................................................63 Acceptable Media .....................................................................................................65 Software Settings .........................................................................................................67 Paper Jams ....................................................................................................................70 Jams in the Document Tray .......................................................................................70 Jams during Document Ejection ...............................................................................71 Jams Inside the ADF ..................................................................................................72 After Clearing a Paper Jam .......................................................................................73
7 Problems with Scanned Images ...................................................................................74 Cleaning the Delivery Guide Sheet ..........................................................................74 Replacing the Delivery Guide Sheet ............................................................................79 Frequent Misfeeds ........................................................................................................82 Appendices 84 Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................85 Problems with Software Installation ........................................................................86 Problems Starting Software Programs .....................................................................87 Problems with the Scanner .......................................................................................89 Problems with Scanning ............................................................................................93 Problems with the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF-S9) ....................................96 Other Issues ...............................................................................................................97 Scanner Not Identified .................................................................................................98 Care and Maintenance ...............................................................................................100 Major Specifications ...................................................................................................102 Index ............................................................................................................................104 Customer Support Help Desks ...................................................................................106
8 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 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).
9 ¥ 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, 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.
10 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 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 your retailer or Canon Customer Support Help Desk.