Canon P-150M User Manual

User Manual• Please read this manual before operating this scanner.• After you finish reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future referen

10Important Safety InstructionsTo ensure the safe operation of this scanner, make sure to read the safety warnings and precautions described below.Ins

100HintWhen the [User Account Control] dialog box appears, click [Continue].4Click [Yes].5Click [Finish].Uninstallation of the software is now complet

101AppendixSpecificationsMain UnitType Desktop sheet-fed scannerScanning Document SizeSize Width: 2" to 8.5" (50.8 mm to 216 mm)Length: 2.75

102Options/ Consumables• Separation Pad (Product Code: 4179B001)This is the replacement separation pad. For the replacement procedure, see 89 page.• F

103IndexAAC adapter (not supplied) ... 26Advanced Settings Dialog Box ...

104Separation Pad ... 89Start Button ...

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11● Do not cut, damage, or modify the USB cable or power supply USB cable. Do not place heavy objects on the cable, and do not pull or excessively ben

12PreparationFeaturesThe scanner has the following features.Compact SizeThe scanner has a compact size of 11" (W) × 1.57" (H) × 3.74" (

13PrescanThis feature allows you to scan just the first page of a document, confirm the scanned image and adjust the brightness and contrast, and then

14Names and Functions of PartsFront ViewA Power IndicatorWhen the power of the scanner is ON, this indicator displays the status of the scanner as sho

15G Feed Extension PlateOpen this plate to support the document when loading a long document.H Feed InletInsert the document to be scanned.I Start But

16SetupSystem RequirementsThe following system requirements are recommended for optimal use of this scanner.WindowsPersonal ComputerCPU: Intel Core 2

173Click [Typical Installation].HintWhen you want to reinstall software that you previously uninstalled, select [Custom Installation] and specify the

187Click [Next].8Click [Finish] when installation of the driver is complete.9Click [Next].10Read the license agreement, and click [Yes] if you agree t

1911Click [Next].12Click [Finish] when installation of CaptureOnTouch is complete.13Click [Next].14Click [Finish] when installation of the User’s Manu

2READ CAREFULLY BEFORE OPENING THE SEALED DISK PACKAGECANON SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENTIMPORTANT-READ THIS AGREEMENT BEFORE OPENING THE SEALED DISK PAC

2016Click [Exit] to finish the software installation.17Remove the software setup disc from the DVD drive.Software Installation (Mac OS X)IMPORTANT• Do

214Click [Continue].5Click [Continue].6Read the license agreement and click [Continue] to accept it.7Click [Agree].8Click [Install].

229When the confirmation screen appears, enter the password of a user with administrator rights, and then click [OK].10When the installation is comple

23Connecting the Scanner to a ComputerUse the supplied USB cable to connect the scanner to a computer. When you connect the scanner, the Auto Start sw

24Power SupplyThe power of the scanner is designed to turn ON when the feed tray is opened or closed. To turn the power ON or OFF, operate the scanner

25Turning OFF the Power1Close the feed extension guides and lower the document guides.IMPORTANTDo not close the feed tray while the document guides ar

26Using an Auxiliary Power SupplySince this scanner is bus-powered, scanning can be performed with a single USB cable. However, scanning can be perfor

27DocumentsTypes of Document You Can ScanThe scanner can scan documents that satisfy the following conditions.Type of paper: Plain paperWidth: 2"

28Loading a Document1Open the feed tray.2Raise the document guides and feed extension plates.A5A5B5A4LTRB5A4LTRA5A5B5A4LTRB5A4LTRFeed Extension Plates

293Load the document.• Before you load the document, thoroughly fan the pages.• Load the document into the feed inlet of the scanner with the scanning

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30Scanning Procedure (Windows)Supplied SoftwareThe scanner comes with the following software.CaptureOnTouch LiteThis scanning application comes preins

31Scanning with CaptureOnTouch LiteCaptureOnTouch Lite is a scanning application that comes pre-installed in the scanner. It can be used on a computer

32• [CaptureOnTouch Lite] may not appear on the auto play screen. In this case, click [Open folder to view files] and double-click (ONTOUCH.exe).4Set

33HintIf the [Enable continuous scanning] check box was selected, the confirmation screen appears when scanning of the whole document is completed.Loa

34•PDFIn [Multi-pdf settings], specify whether to save the scanned images as a single multi-page file (“Save all pages as one file”), or to create sep

35When Scanning is FinishedAfter the scanned images have been saved, you can perform the following operations.• When you want to scan another document

36Quitting CaptureOnTouch LiteUse the following procedure to quit CaptureOnTouch Lite.1Click “X” (close button).CaptureOnTouch Lite closes.2Close the

37Scanning with CaptureOnTouchCaptureOnTouch is a scanning application that allows you to follow the instructions on the screen to perform a simple sc

38This method allows you to register the scanning procedure from the scanning conditions to the output method as one job, and then scan a document by

39Setting Scanning ConditionsSet various scanning conditions such as the scanning method and document size. The scanning condition items are common to

4FCC REGULATIONS (For 120 V model)Document Scanner, Model M111011/M111012This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to t

40Scanning SideSpecify whether to scan only one side of a document or both sides.If you select [Skip blank page] and a blank page is detected within t

41The setting items related to output differ depending on the output method.Save fileAllows you to save the scanned images in a specified folder. When

42Scan FirstFlow of Operation1Load the document into the scanner. (See p. 28.)2Click the [Scan First] tab.The main screen of [Scan First] appears.When

433Click [Scanner setting] to display the [Scanner setting] dialog box, and configure the scanner settings.For details on the scanner setting items, s

445Specify the output method.6Configure the settings related to output, and then click the output button to output the scanned images.The name of the

45Select Scan JobFlow of OperationRegistering and Editing JobsIn CaptureOnTouch, up to 10 jobs can be registered for use with Select Scan Job.1Click t

46[Output settings] tabConfigure settings related to the output method. The setting items displayed differ depending on the specification for [Output

47Selecting a Job and Scanning1Load the document into the scanner. (See p. 28.)2Click the [Select Scan Job] tab.The main screen of [Select Scan Job] a

48Hint• Clicking [Return to main screen] returns to the main screen of Select Scan Job.• If a job with the output method set to [Save to folder] was e

49Environmental SettingsTo configure environmental settings for CaptureOnTouch, click the [Environ. Settings] button in the main screen and open the [

5Für EMVGDieses Produkt ist zum Gebrauch im Wohnbereich, Geschäfts-und Gewerbebereich sowie in Kleinbetrieben vorgesehen.Model NamesThe following name

50[E-mail settings] TabThe [E-mail settings] tab allows you to set the size limit for image files that can be attached to e-mails.[Maximum size of att

51Scanner Driver SettingsWhen you scan a document in an ISIS compatible or TWAIN compatible application (CaptureOnTouch, etc.), open the scanner drive

52HintWhen the tab is accessed from an ISIS compatible application, [Reverse image] is not displayed.[Others] TabSet the operation of the scanner for

53Dots per inchSelect the scanning resolution.Higher resolutions provide clearer images, but produce larger files.Scanning SideSelect which page side(

54If [Skip blank page] is selected, the [Setting] button is enabled, and you can adjust the level for judging whether pages are blank.When you do not

55When you want to enhance text that is difficult to read because of factors such as the background of the scanned documentSelect [Advanced Text Enhan

56Functions Restricted by the Mode SettingDepending on the [Mode] setting on the [Basic] tab, some setting items on each tab of the driver are disable

57[Others] Tab(O: Available for setting, X: Not available for setting)Setting Value PrescanAuto Color Detection XBlack and White OError Diffusion OAdv

58Scan PanelScan Panel is software for controlling scanning operations such as feeding documents and stopping scanning when scanning multiple document

59Scanning Procedure (Mac OS X)Supplied SoftwareThe scanner comes with the following software.CaptureOnTouch LiteThis scanning application comes prein

6IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Canon imageFORMULA P-150/P-150M Document Scanner.Please read the following manuals carefully and familiarize

60Scanning with CaptureOnTouch LiteCaptureOnTouch Lite is a scanning application that comes pre installed in the scanner. It can be used on a computer

614Set the scanning conditions.Click [Scanner setting], and set the scanning conditions in the dialog box that appears.[Color mode]Specify the mode (c

62HintIf the [Enable continuous scanning] check box was selected, the confirmation screen appears when scanning of the whole document is completed.Loa

63•PDFIn [Multi-pdf settings], specify whether to save the scanned images as a single multi-page file (“Save all pages as one file”), or to create sep

64When Scanning is FinishedAfter the scanned images have been saved, you can perform the following operations.• When you want to scan another document

65Quitting CaptureOnTouch LiteUse the following procedure to quit CaptureOnTouch Lite.1Click “ ” (close button).CaptureOnTouch Lite closes.2Close the

66Scanning with CaptureOnTouchCaptureOnTouch is a scanning application that allows you to follow the instructions on the screen to perform a simple sc

67Scan with Start ButtonScan First is pre-assigned to the Start button of the scanner, so you can load a document and then start scanning by pressing

68Setting Scanning ConditionsSet various scanning conditions such as the scanning method and document size. The scanning condition items are common to

69Scanning SideSpecify whether to scan only one side of a document or both sides.If you select [Skip blank page] and a blank page is detected within t

7Layout of This ManualThis manual contains the following information. PreparationThis section describes the features of the scanner, names and functi

70The setting items related to output differ depending on the output method.Save fileAllows you to save the scanned images in a specified folder. When

71Scan FirstFlow of Operation1Load the document into the scanner. (See p. 28.)2Click the [Scan First] tab.The main screen of [Scan First] appears.3Cli

72The document is scanned. While scanning is in progress, the number of pages scanned is displayed in addition to the scanner settings.When scanning i

73Hint• Clicking [Return to main screen] returns to the main screen of Scan First.• When [Save to folder] is selected as the output method, you can cl

742Click the [New/Editing] button.The [Job editing] dialog box appears.3Configure the job settings.A Select an unset job number from the job list. If

75[Button assignment] tabConfigure the settings for assigning the job to a job button on the scanner. If the [Assign scanner Start button to Scan Firs

764Click the [Start] button.The document is scanned. While scanning is in progress, the number of pages scanned is displayed in addition to the scanne

77Environmental SettingsTo configure environmental settings for CaptureOnTouch, click the [Preferences] button in the main screen and open the [Enviro

78Scanner Driver SettingsWhen you scan a document in a TWAIN compatible application (CaptureOnTouch, etc.), open the scanner driver and configure the

79Basic Scanning Condition SettingsThis section provides an overview of the basic setting items that are the minimum requirements when configuring the

8Table of ContentsIntroduction ... 6Symbols Used in This Manual...

80Specifying the Scanning AreaConfigure the following settings when you want to specify the area of the document to be scanned.Specifying an areaSelec

81When you do not want to scan colored lines and charactersSpecify the color (red, blue, or green) to be ignored (dropped out) in the [Color drop-out]

82When you want to enhance text that is difficult to read because of factors such as the background of the scanned documentSelect [Advanced Text Enhan

83Functions Restricted by the Mode SettingDepending on the [Mode] setting on the scanner driver settings screen, some setting items of the driver are

84Scan PanelScan Panel is software for controlling scanning operations such as feeding documents and stopping scanning when scanning multiple document

85MaintenanceDaily MaintenanceClean the scanner on a regular basis as described below to maintain scanning quality.WARNING• For safety reasons, make s

862Open the feeder cover.3Remove any dirt from the scanning glass, separation pad and rollers inside the scanner (parts shown in the figure).Use a c

87Replacing Consumable PartsThe feed roller and separation pad inside the scanner wear with scanning. If the feed roller and separation pad are worn,

883Open the roller cover.4Lift up the roller lock lever, and slide it to left.5Remove the feed rollers.6Attach the feed rollers. Align the notch on th

899Close the feeder cover.Replacing the Separation PadUse the following procedure to replace the separation pad.1Open the feed tray.2Open the feeder c

9Maintenance ... 85Daily Maintenance...

90Resetting the CountersMake sure to reset the scanner’s internal counters using the following procedure whenever you replace the feed roller and sepa

917Select the [Use advanced settings dialog box] check box and click the [Open] button.This will open the advanced settings dialog box for the scanner

92TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsThis section provides recommended solutions to common problems.If you have a problem that is not solved

93Problem 5 Documents fed askew are causing scanned images to be slanted.Solutions (1) Align the document guides to fit the documents as closely as po

94Software TroubleshootingScanning takes a long time.(1) End any other running applications.(2) Scanning may become slow if there is insufficient syst

95Questions and AnswersThis section presents some useful tips for scanning documents.Where are scanned images saved? Can the save destination be chang

96How do I print scanned data?• In the case of Scan First of CaptureOnTouch, select [Print] in the output method selection screen.• In the case of Sel

97Clearing a Paper JamWhen paper jams during scanning, use the following procedure to clear the jammed paper.WARNINGBe careful when removing jammed pa

98HintIf a paper jam occurs when [Rapid recovery system] is enabled in the scanner driver, the image of the jammed page is not saved and scanning stop

99Uninstalling the SoftwareIf CaptureOnTouch and the scanner driver are not operating properly, you may be able to solve the problem by uninstalling t