Canon imageFORMULA 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

1013Select the language you want to use, and click [Next].14Click [Next].15When the User Manual installation is complete, click [Finish].16Click [Exit

100Replacing the Separation PadUse the following procedure to replace the separation pad.1Open the feed tray.2Open the feeder cover.3Remove the separa

101Resetting the CountersMake sure to reset the scanner’s internal counters using the following procedure whenever you replace the feed roller or sepa

1025Click [OK] to close the scanner properties.Under Mac OS X1Start CaptureOnTouch.2Click [Scan First].3Click [OFF] next to [Scans in the full auto mo

103TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsThis section provides recommended solutions to common problems.If you have a problem that is not solved

104Problem 6 Documents are not scanned according to the settings configured in the scanner driver.Solutions When you scan using a job registered with

105Problem 12 Memory becomes insufficient and scanning stops.Solutions If you configure scanning conditions that use a large amount of the computer’s

106Software TroubleshootingThis section describes troubleshooting problems and solutions for operating the supplied software (CaptureOnTouch).If scann

107Useful tipsHere are some useful tips for scanning documents.Where are scanned images saved? Can the save destination be changed?Images are saved to

108What’s the best way to scan business cards or photos?Set [Page Size] to [Match original size] (or [Detect automatically]) on the scanner driver set

109Clearing a Paper JamWhen paper jams occur during scanning, use the following procedure to clear them.WARNINGBe careful when removing jammed paper.

11Installing in Mac OS XIMPORTANT• Install the software before connecting the scanner to the computer.• Close all other applications before installing

110HintWhen a paper jam or other problem occurs while [Rapid recovery system] is enabled in the scanner driver, the image of the last document that wa

111Uninstalling the SoftwareIf the scan driver, CaptureOnTouch is not operating normally, follow the procedure below to uninstall them. Then, re-insta

112AppendixSpecificationsMain UnitType Desktop sheetfed scannerScanning Document SizePlain paperWidth 50.8 to 216 mm (2 to 8.5")Length 70 to 356

113Power Supply Using USB bus power (USB 2.0: 500mA (communication cable only), 1 A (in combination with power supply USB cable); USB 3.0: 900mA)Usin

114IndexAAC adapter (sold separately) ... 27Advanced Mode ...

115PPaper Jam ... 109Power ...

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126Click [Agree].7Click [Install].8Enter the user name and the password with administrator privileges, and click [OK].9When the installation is comple

13STEP 3 Connecting to a ComputerConnecting the Scanner to the ComputerTurn OFF the Auto Start switch on the rear of the scanner, and use the supplied

14STEP 4 Turning the Power ON1Raise the feed tray slightly while pressing the feed tray release lever.2Extend the front panel of the feed tray before

15IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Canon imageFORMULA P-215 Document Scanner. Please read the following manuals carefully and familiarize your

16Table of ContentsSetup Guide ...4Introduction ...

17Uninstalling the Software... 111Uninstalling on Windows ...

18Before Using the ScannerImportant Safety InstructionsTo ensure the safe operation of this scanner, be sure to read the safety warnings and precautio

19HandlingWARNINGNote the following precautions whenever using the scanner. Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock.● Never place alco

2FCC REGULATIONS (For 120 V model)Document Scanner, Model M111131This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follo

20DisposalWhen disposing of this scanner, be sure to follow all local ordinances and laws or consult with the retailer who sold you the scanner.When s

21Features of the ScannerThe scanner has the following features.● Compact SizeThe scanner has a compact size of 285 mm (W) × 40 mm (H) × 95 mm (D) (11

22● Scan FirstPressing the Start button on the scanner automatically starts CaptureOnTouch Lite or CaptureOnTouch and scans the document in the feed t

23Names and Functions of PartsFront ViewA Document Feed TrayThis tray is for feeding documents. Open it when scanning documents.B Feed Tray Release Le

24K Start ButtonPress this button when you want to start scanning the document loaded in the feed tray.When the power of the scanner is ON, this butto

25Power 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

26Turning OFF the Power1If the feed extension plates and document guides are raised, lower them.IMPORTANTDo not close the feed tray while the document

27Using an Auxiliary Power SupplySince this scanner is bus-powered, scanning can be performed with a single USB cable. However, scanning can be perfor

28Basic OperationDocumentsThe scanner can scan documents ranging in size from business cards to A4/LTR. The document sizes that this scanner can scan

29• Scanning the following types of documents can cause a paper jam or malfunction. To scan such a document, make a photocopy of the document and then

3Für EMVGDieses Produkt ist zum Gebrauch im Wohnbereich, Geschäfts-und Gewerbebereich sowie in Kleinbetrieben vorgesehen.Model NamesThe following name

30How to Place Documents1Open the feed tray to turn ON the scanner. (See p. 25)2Raise the document guides and feed extension plates.3Load the document

31IMPORTANT• When loading a multi-page document, place the pages of the document with their edges slightly askew.• If the document is curved, straight

32• Embossed cards may not be scanned correctly, depending on the type of embossment.Setting the Long Document ModeThe length of documents that can be

334Click the [Maintenance] tab, and then select a Long Document mode.Select [Long Document mode (1,000 mm)].5Click [OK].Setting procedure under Mac OS

34Scanning in WindowsScanning with CaptureOnTouch Lite (Windows)CaptureOnTouch Lite is a scanning application that comes pre-installed in the scanner.

354Double-click [ONTOUCHL.exe].CaptureOnTouch Lite starts, and the main screen appears.IMPORTANTDo not close the feed tray before the main screen of C

36If you place the next document and click [Scan], scanning of the document starts.When scanning of all the documents is finished, click [Next step].7

37In [Multi-tiff settings], specify whether to save the scanned images as a multi-page file ([Save all pages as one file]) or single page files ([Crea

38Page SizeSpecify the page size of the document.If you specify [Match original size], the page size of the scanned document is detected and the image

39[Brightness] tabConfigure the brightness and contrast of scanned images.[Image processing] tabConfigure settings related to the processing of scanne

4Setup GuideSTEP 1 Checking the AccessoriesIf any of the items listed below are missing or damaged, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or serv

40Operation in Continuous Scanning ScreenWhen [Enable continuous scanning] is set to [ON] in the Start screen, the continuous scanning screen appears

41Taskbar IconsCaptureOnTouch Lite will reside on the taskbar after it starts. The icon will appear in the taskbar’s notification area during this t

42Quitting CaptureOnTouch LiteUse the following procedure to quit CaptureOnTouch Lite.1Click the icon on the taskbar, and click [Exit] in the menu t

43Scanning with CaptureOnTouch (Windows)What is CaptureOnTouch?CaptureOnTouch is a scanning application that allows you to scan a document with a simp

44Exiting CaptureOnTouchTo close the CaptureOnTouch window, click at the top of the window. This closes the window, but CaptureOnTouch will continue

453Set the scan method in the top screen.A Specify whether to enable continuous scanning. When previewing the scanned image or splitting up a large do

465Configure the settings related to output and then output the scanned images.A Configure the settings related to output. (See p. 52)B Click this bu

472Enter the job name, and press the Enter key.3Specify the output method of the job. (See p. 52)HintYou can assign the job to the Start button by sel

48Selecting a Job and Scanning1Place the document in the scanner. (See p. 30)The top screen of Select Scan Job appears.2Click a job.Hint• If you set

49Hint• Clicking [Return to top] returns to the top screen of Select Scan Job.• When [Attach to E-mail] or [Print] is specified as the output method,

5Third-Party SoftwareThe following software applications are also included on the supplied Setup Disc. • Presto! BizCardBusiness card management softw

50Scanner SettingsBy default, CaptureOnTouch scans with scanning conditions that match the document because scanning in full auto mode is enabled.If y

51Use advanced settings dialog boxConfigure scanner settings other than the basic items in the advanced settings dialog box (scanner driver). To open

52C Preview ControlsControl the preview images and cancel or continue scanning with the following buttons.Setting the Output MethodCaptureOnTouch is p

53PrintPrints the scanned images with a specified printer. When you specify this output method, specify the printer for printing.Send to applicationSa

54Launch method settingBy default, CaptureOnTouch becomes resident in the system when you start your computer. Clear the [Make CaptureOnTouch resident

55[Theme] TabOn the [Theme] tab, specify the appearance of the main screen of CaptureOnTouch.Select themeSpecify the appearance type for the main scre

56Setting the Scanner Driver (Windows)When you scan a document in an ISIS compatible or TWAIN compatible application (CaptureOnTouch, etc.), open the

57[Image processing] TabSet the processing method for scanned images.[Feeding] TabSpecify scanner operations related to document feeding.[Others] TabC

58Color modeSelect the scanning mode.• [Advanced Text Enhancement II] removes or processes the background color and background surrounding text to enh

59Specifying the Scan AreaConfigure the following settings when you want to specify the area of the document to be scanned.Specifying an areaSpecify t

6STEP 2 Installing the SoftwareSystem requirementsThe following system requirements are recommended for optimal use of this scanner.ComputerCPU: Intel

60When you want to enhance the color redSpecify [Red Enhance] for [Color drop-out] on the [Image processing] tab to enhance the color red in the docum

61Advanced Text Enhancement II is suitable for scanning a document with a uniform background color and light text and background. If the background is

62When you want to set the scanner conditions automaticallySet [Full Automatic Mode] in [User Preference] to scan with scanning conditions that match

63HintThe following shows the setting conditions that can be set in the multistream settings.When you want to save a scanner driver settingWhen you fi

64Function Restrictions Depending on Mode SettingSome of the setting items in each of the driver tabs are disabled as follows depending on the setting

65Scan PanelScan Panel is software for controlling scanning operations such as feeding documents and stopping scanning when scanning multiple document

664Click [Next].5Click [Advanced settings] when the following screen appears.HintThis wizard was not started for the purpose of performing a scanner t

67Scanning in Mac OS XScanning with CaptureOnTouch Lite (Mac OS X)CaptureOnTouch Lite is a scanning application that comes pre-installed in the scanne

684Set the scanning method.A Specify whether to enable continuous scanning. When previewing the scanned image or splitting up a large document to scan

696Configure the settings related to output and then output the scanned images.A Specify the file name for the scanned images. If [Use file name setti

7Installing in WindowsIMPORTANT• Install the software before connecting the scanner to the computer.• Log on to Windows as an Administrator.• Close al

70JPEGYou can specify the compression rate of JPEG images.C Specify the storage location for the scanned images.D Output the scanned images.When outpu

71Scanning SideSpecify whether to scan only one side or both sides of a document.When [Skip blank page] is specified, any blank paged detected within

72Scanner Information Display and MaintenanceYou can display scanner information and perform maintenance in the advanced settings dialog box opened wi

73C Preview ControlsControl the preview images and cancel or continue scanning with the following buttons.Menu Bar IconsCaptureOnTouch Lite will resid

74Environmental SettingsOpen the [Environmental settings] dialog box to configure settings related to CaptureOnTouch Lite operations.1Start CaptureOnT

75Scanning with CaptureOnTouch (Mac OS X)What is CaptureOnTouch?CaptureOnTouch is a scanning application that allows you to scan a document with a sim

76Quitting CaptureOnTouchTo close the CaptureOnTouch window, click at the top of the window. This closes the window, but CaptureOnTouch will continu

773Set the scan method in the top screen.A Specify whether to enable continuous scanning. When previewing the scanned image or splitting up a large do

785Configure the settings related to output and then output the scanned images.A Configure the settings related to output. (See p. 85)B Click this bu

792Enter the job name, and press the Enter key.3Specify the output method of the job. (See p. 85)HintYou can assign the job to the Start button by sel

84Click [Next].5Read the license agreement, and click [I accept the terms in the license agreement] and then [Next] if you agree to it.6Click [Install

80Selecting a Job and Scanning1Place the document in the scanner. (See p. 30)The top screen of Select Scan Job appears.2Click a job.Hint• If you set [

81Hint• Clicking [Return to top] returns to the top screen of Select Scan Job.• When [Attach to E-mail] or [Print] is specified as the output method,

82HintIf a job is assigned to the Start button, the document is scanned and the scanned images are output according to the settings of the job. Captur

83Dots per inchSpecify the scanning resolution.When [Detect automatically] is specified, the resolution is detected automatically from the content of

84Operation in Continuous Scanning ScreenIf a document is scanned with either Scan First or Select Scan Job when [Enable continuous scanning] is set t

85Setting the Output MethodCaptureOnTouch is provided with various output methods for processing scanned images.The output method specification is com

86Environmental SettingsTo configure the preferences of CaptureOnTouch, open the [Environmental Settings] dialog box.Click [Preferences] from the [Cap

87[Theme] TabOn the [Theme] tab, specify the appearance of the main screen of CaptureOnTouch.Select themeSpecify the appearance type for the main scre

88Setting the Scanner Driver (Mac OS X)When you scan a document in an TWAIN compatible application (CaptureOnTouch, etc.), open the scanner driver and

89Setting Basic Scanning ConditionsThis section provides an overview of the basic setting items that are the minimum requirements when configuring the

99Read the license agreement, and click [Yes] if you agree to it.10Click [Next].11Specify whether to install plug-in for Evernote, Microsoft SharePoin

90Scanning Documents of Unregistered Page SizesConfiguring the following settings allows you to scan a document of an unregistered page size.When scan

91When you do not want to scan colored lines and textClick [Image processing] and specify the color (red, blue, or green) to be ignored (dropped out)

92When you want to match the orientation of images to the text when scanning a mixture of pages with different text orientations Select the [Text Orie

93When you want to set the scanner conditions automaticallySet [Full Automatic Mode] in [Favorite Settings] to scan with scanning conditions that matc

94Function Restrictions Depending on Color Mode SettingSome of the setting items are disabled as follows depending on the setting for [Color Mode] in

95Scan PanelScan Panel is software for controlling scanning operations such as feeding documents and stopping scanning when scanning multiple document

96MaintenanceDaily MaintenanceClean the scanner on a regular basis, as described below, to maintain peak scanning quality.WARNING• When cleaning the s

972Open the feeder cover.3Use compressed air to remove dust and paper particles from the inside of the scanner.4Remove any dirt from the scanning glas

98Replacing Consumable PartsThe feed rollers and separation pad inside the scanner are consumable parts and will wear with scanning. If either the fee

993Open the roller cover.4Slide the feed rollers to left.5Remove the feed rollers.6Attach the new feed rollers. Align the notch on the roller with the