Canon 300 User Manual

Please read this manual before using the scanner.After you finish reading this manual, keep it in a safe place for future reference.Operation Guide

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Chapter 1 Before Use1. Important Safety Instructions ... 1-2Installation Location ...

1-21. Important Safety InstructionsTo ensure the safe operation of this scanner, be sure to read the safety warnings and precautions described below.❏

1-31Before Use● Do not pull directly on the power cord. When disconnecting the power cord, grasp the plug and remove it from the outlet.● Keep the are

1-4 If the scanner makes strange noises, or gives off, smoke, heat, or strange odors, or the scanner does not function or other abnormalities occur w

1-51Before Use❏ About the Fingerprint Sensor (ScanFront 300P only)● The following actions may damage the sensor or cause it to malfunction:– Dropping

1-62. Names and Functions of PartsThe names and functions of the parts of the ScanFront 300/300P are shown below.❏ Front and Document Feed and Eject T

1-71Before Use❏ Side and Rearm USB Port (Rear Left)Connect a USB1.1/Hi-Speed USB2.0 compatible USB memory device, USB keyboard, or USB mouse.n Power C

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Chapter 2 Handling1. Documents... 2-2Plain Paper...

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2-21. DocumentsThe ScanFront can scan documents in a range of sizes from business cards to Legal/A4. It is possible to feed documents of the following

2-32Handling❏ CardSize2.12" × 3.37" (53.9 × 85.5 mm) (Conforming to ISO Standards)Thickness0.0299" (0.76 mm) and belowInsertion orienta

2-42. Preparing the ScannerWhen placing a document in the scanner, pull out the document eject tray so that it matches the size of the document, and t

2-52Handling❏ Feed Selection LeverChange the position of the lever to the desired feed method for the document.Page Separation ONMove the lever downwa

2-63. Placing DocumentsWhen placing documents into the scanner, place them face down into the tray with the top edge of the document at the bottom of

2-72HandlingIMPORTANTMake sure that document stacks placed in the feed tray do not exceed the document guides.The number of sheets that you can place

2-8❏ Placing a CardWhen you want to scan a card, follow the procedure below to place the card. 1. Move the feed selection lever upward (OFF). IMPORTAN

2-92Handling4. Clearing a Paper Jam or Double Feed ErrorWhen a paper jam or double feed error is detected, feeding and scanning stops.1. Check the dis

2-10IMPORTANTWhen the message above is displayed and the scanner transitions to Low Power Mode, all of the data scanned up until that point is discard

2-112Handling5. Fingerprint Sensor (ScanFront 300P)The ScanFront 300P is equipped with a fingerprint sensor for registering fingerprints and authentic

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2-12❏ Fingerprint Authentication● Follow the procedure below to use fingerprint registration and authentication. 1. Align the first joint of a finger

Chapter 3 Operating Procedures1. Flow of Scanner Operations ...3-22. Turning the Power ON and OFF...3-

3-21. Flow of Scanner OperationsThe procedure and screen transitions for the process from turning the scanner ON, to sending an image file are as foll

3-33Operating Procedures2. Turning the Power ON and OFFUse the power switch to turn the scanner ON, and press the [Power off] button on the touch pane

3-43. Login ScreenThe login screen appears at the startup when the scanner is turned ON.❏ Login Screen TypesThere are two types of login screen: a lis

3-53Operating Procedures❏ List Type LoginUse the procedure below to log in to the list type login screen. 1. Select the user to log in as from the lis

3-6❏ Key in Type LoginIn the key in type login screen, enter your user name and password to log in. 1. Press [User name] ([Password]).The keyboard scr

3-73Operating Procedures❏ Fingerprint Authentication (Only Available with the ScanFront 300P)Use the procedure below for fingerprint authentication. F

3-84. Screen Displayed after LoginYou can set the screen (Home screen or Job Button screen) that is displayed after a user logs in. (See p. 4-4.)❏ Hom

3-93Operating Procedures5. User Settings ScreenThe User Settings screen enables you to edit the user password and register a fingerprint (only availab

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3-106. Fingerprint Registration (Only Available with the ScanFront 300P)Fingerprint authentication is a function for registering the fingerprints of u

3-113Operating Procedures❏ Registering a FingerprintRegister a fingerprint from the User Settings screen accessed from the Home screen. IMPORTANTIf th

3-125.Perform an authentication test for the registered fingerprint by scanning your fingerprint. 6. Press [Close] to end fingerprint registration. IM

3-133Operating Procedures7. Scanning ProceduresYou can perform scanning from the Home screen or the Job Button screen. ❏ Scanning From the Home Screen

3-14❏ Scanning From the Job Button ScreenIf you press a job button, the Scan/Delivery Options screen appears. Confirm the address and scanning setting

3-153Operating Procedures❏ Address Selection ScreenFrom the address selection screen, you can select the address to send an image file and register ad

3-16❏ USB Memory ScreenThe USB Memory screen enables you to specify the folder in the USB memory to save the image file. a PathEnter the folder path o

3-173Operating Procedures❏ Print Settings ScreenThe print settings screen enables you to specify the printer, paper size, and other print settings.a P

3-18❏ ScanningThis section describes the procedure for scanning. If you want to save the image file to USB memory, specify the folder in the USB memor

3-193Operating Procedures5. Set the scan conditions. (See “Scan/Delivery Options” on p. 3-27.)IMPORTANTWhen you use a job button for scanning, the sub

iIntroductionThank you for purchasing the Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300/300P network scanner. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the s

3-208.Check the scanned images. : Display the image of the next page. : Display the image of the previous page. : Move the viewing area around an i

3-213Operating Procedures9. Press [Send]. The address confirmation message appears. IMPORTANTIf [Confirm addresses before sending] is set to [OFF] in

3-228. Registering and Editing AddressesIf an address to which you want to send an image file is not registered in the address book or the information

3-233Operating ProceduresHintIf the path of the sub-folder is unknown, use the procedure below to specify the sub-folder. 1. Enter the host name, user

3-24Fax Registration Screen•NameEnter the name to appear in the address book.• Fax numberEnter the recipient fax number.Group Registration Screen•Name

3-253Operating Procedures❏ Modifying an AddressModify an address when there is a send error because the information of the transfer destination regist

3-26A confirmation message appears. 4. Press [New] and paste the address. HintIf the address book already has an address with the same name as the pas

3-273Operating Procedures9. Scan/Delivery OptionsThis section describes the scan settings and send settings for the scanner. a Address Display AreaDis

3-28❏ Scan SettingsThe scan settings include basic condition settings (page size, mode, resolution, scanning side, and brightness) and detailed settin

3-293Operating ProceduresBrightnessAdjust the brightness to match the density of the document. HintWhen you want to scan both sides of a document that

ii❏ Manuals for the ScannerThe following manuals are provided with the Canon ScanFront 300/300P. Be sure to read these manuals thoroughly before using

3-30Hint• The initial value for the Skip Blank Page option is set to “90.”• As you lower the value from the default setting, pages of the document wit

3-313Operating ProceduresHintWhen using bleed-through reduction, adjust the bleed-through reduction level to match the type of document.ContrastAdjust

3-32❏ File FormatsYou can select from the three available file formats TIFF, JPEG, and PDF, and the modes available for scanning vary, depending on th

3-333Operating Procedures❏ Security Settings for PDF FilesApply security to the PDF file.Encryption LevelHigh (128-bit RC4) and low (40-bit RC4) level

3-34❏ Delivery OptionsE-mail settings (subject, message)Set the subject and message for sending via e-mail. File nameSpecify a name for the image file

3-353Operating ProceduresScreen after sendingSelect the screen to display after sending images. • Home screen (Job Button screen)Redisplay the Home sc

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Chapter 4 Web Menu (User Mode)1. Web Menu Overview... 4-22. Logging In to the Web Menu...

4-21. Web Menu OverviewThe Web Menu function enables you to access and configure the scanner from the Web browser of a remote computer. From the Web M

4-34Web Menu (User Mode)2. Logging In to the Web MenuYou can log in to the Web Menu using the following procedure.HintUse the device name or the IP ad

iii❏ How This Manual is OrganizedThis manual consists of the following chapters. Chapter 1 Before UseThis chapter provides an overview of the ScanFr

4-43. User SettingsFrom the User Settings screen, you can change the information of a user logged in by Device Authentication.a Setting (See “User Set

4-54Web Menu (User Mode)❏ User SettingsClick [Setting] to edit the user information.User Settings•User nameEnter a new user name.• Change PasswordSele

4-6Custom File Name SettingsSpecify the method in which file names used for saving scanned images are created. When you select to use custom file name

4-74Web Menu (User Mode)• Index string/Field nameEnter a string for the index. You can change the default field name (“String”) as necessary.•User nam

4-84. Address Book SettingsFrom the Address Book Settings screen, you can register entries in the Shared Address Book, which is available to all users

4-94Web Menu (User Mode)IMPORTANTIf the ScanFront administrator has restricted editing of the address books, the following Address Book settings apply

4-10❏ Registering New AddressesSelect the type of address book (Shared Address Book or My Address Book), and click [New Address] to register a new add

4-114Web Menu (User Mode)Save PasswordSaves the entered password.Passive ModeUses passive mode to send transmissions to the FTP server.IMPORTANTUse pa

4-12IMPORTANT• If the computer containing the publicly shared folder is part of a domain, enter the user name and password registered with the domain,

4-134Web Menu (User Mode)❏ Copying AddressesYou can copy an address and register it as a new address. You can also copy an address from one address bo

iv❏ Table of ContentsIntroduction ... iManuals for the Scanner ...

4-14Importing to the ScannerYou can import previously exported address book data to the scanner.1. Click [Import to ScanFront 300].2. Click [Browse] a

4-154Web Menu (User Mode)5. Job Button SettingsFrom the Job Button Settings screen, you can register the Shared Job Button, which is available to all

4-16IMPORTANTIf the ScanFront administrator has restricted editing of the job buttons, the following Job Button settings apply. For details, consult t

4-174Web Menu (User Mode)❏ Registering New Job ButtonsClick [New Job Button] to register a new job button.Job Button SettingsName of Job ButtonEnter t

4-18Action when the same named file existsSelect the action to take when a file of the same name exists at the destination.• Display a messageDisplays

4-194Web Menu (User Mode)ModeSelect the scanning mode (Black and White, Error Diffusion, Text enhance, Gray, Color, Auto Color Detection).When [Auto C

4-20Add Date to File nameThe scanner adds 17 digits that indicate the date and time to the file name of the image to be sent. Ex.) May 14, 2010, 3:40:

4-214Web Menu (User Mode)Protect PermissionPermissions for printing and editing the PDF file are protected by a password.Printing allowedEnables the P

4-22Document orientationRotates the scanned image to the specified angle.HintWhen [Auto] is selected, the scanner detects text orientation within the

4-234Web Menu (User Mode)3. Select My Job Button for the copy destination, and click [OK].4. Confirm the copied job button.❏ Editing JobsYou can edit

vChapter 4 Web Menu (User Mode)1. Web Menu Overview ...4-22. Logging In to the Web Menu ...

4-244.Click [Execute].Confirm the message that appears, and click [OK] to import the data.HintWhen importing is completed, the following message appea

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting1. Troubleshooting ... 5-2

5-21. TroubleshootingIf any of the following problems occurs, solve the problem as described in the corresponding solution. Network, Web MenuCannot us

5-35TroubleshootingCannot connect to the network (IP address conflict problem)Cause The IP address that was set is already being used by another devic

5-4ScanStreaks appear in imagesCause The scanning glass is dirty.SolutionRefer to the ScanFront 300/300P INSTRUCTIONS (electronic manual) and clean th

5-55TroubleshootingHardwareCannot turn on the powerCauseThe AC adapter is not connected properly or the power plug is not inserted.SolutionCheck the c

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Chapter 6 Index1. Index ... 6-2

6-21. IndexAAC Adapter ...... 1-7AddressCopying ....

6-36IndexMMoving the Scanner .............. 1-3NNames and Functions of Parts .........