Canon IMAGEFORMULA P-150 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

10● 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

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

12PrescanThis feature allows you to scan just the first page of a document, confirm the scanned image and adjust the brightness and contrast, and then

13Names and Functions of PartsFront ViewA Power IndicatorWhen the power of the scanner is ON, this indicator displays the status of the scanner as sho

14G 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

15SetupSystem RequirementsThe following system requirements are recommended for optimal use of this scanner.Personal ComputerCPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.

16HintWhen you want to reinstall software that you previously uninstalled, select [Custom Installation] and specify the uninstalled software.4Click [I

178Click [Finish] when installation of the driver is complete.9Click [Next].10Read the license agreement, and click [Yes] if you agree to it.11Click [

1812Click [Finish] when installation of CaptureOnTouch is complete.13Click [Next].14Click [Finish] when installation of the User’s Manual is complete.

19Connecting 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

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20Power 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

21Turning OFF the Power1Close the feed extension guides and lower the document guides.IMPORTANTDo not close the feed tray while the document guides ar

22Using an Auxiliary Power SupplySince this scanner is bus-powered, scanning can be performed with a single USB cable. However, scanning can be perfor

23DocumentsTypes of Document You Can ScanThe scanner can scan documents that satisfy the following conditions.Type of paper: Plain paperWidth: 2.75&qu

24Loading a Document1Open the feed tray.2Raise the document guides and feed extension plates.A5A5B5A4LTRB5A4LTRA5A5B5A4LTRB5A4LTRFeed Extension Plates

253Load the document.• Before you load the document, thoroughly fan the pages.• Load the document into the feed inlet of the scanner with the scanning

26Scanning ProcedureSupplied SoftwareThe scanner comes with the following software.CaptureOnTouch LiteThis scanning application comes preinstalled in

27Scanning with CaptureOnTouch LiteCaptureOnTouch Lite is a scanning application that comes pre installed in the scanner. It can be used on a computer

284Set the scanning conditions.Click [Scanner setting], and set the scanning conditions in the dialog box that appears.[Color mode]Specify the mode (c

29HintIf the [Enable continuous scanning] check box was selected, the confirmation screen appears when scanning of the whole document is completed.Loa

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30•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

31When Scanning is FinishedAfter the scanned images have been saved, you can perform the following operations.• When you want to scan another document

32Quitting CaptureOnTouch LiteUse the following procedure to quit CaptureOnTouch Lite.1Click “X” (close button).CaptureOnTouch Lite closes.2Close the

33Scanning with CaptureOnTouchCaptureOnTouch is a scanning application that allows you to follow the instructions on the screen to perform a simple sc

34This 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

35Setting Scanning ConditionsSet various scanning conditions such as the scanning method and document size. The scanning condition items are common to

36Scanning 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

37The setting items related to output differ depending on the output method.Save fileAllows you to save the scanned images in a specified folder. When

38Scan FirstFlow of Operation1Load the document into the scanner. (See p. 24.)2Click the [Scan First] tab.The main screen of [Scan First] appears.When

393Click [Scanner setting] to display the [Scanner setting] dialog box, and configure the scanner settings.For details on the scanner setting items, s

4FCC REGULATIONS (For 120 V model)Document Scanner, Model M111011This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follo

405Specify the output method.6Configure the settings related to output, and then click the output button to output the scanned images.The name of the

41Select Scan JobFlow of OperationRegistering and Editing JobsIn CaptureOnTouch, up to 10 jobs can be registered for use with Select Scan Job.1Click t

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

43Selecting a Job and Scanning1Load the document into the scanner. (See p. 24.)2Click the [Select Scan Job] tab.The main screen of [Select Scan Job] a

44Hint• 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

45Environmental SettingsTo configure environmental settings for CaptureOnTouch, click the [Environ. Settings] button in the main screen and open the [

46[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

47Scanner Driver SettingsWhen you scan a document in an ISIS compatible or TWAIN compatible application (CaptureOnTouch, etc.), open the scanner drive

48HintWhen the tab is accessed from an ISIS compatible application, [Reverse image] is not displayed.[Others] TabSet the operation of the scanner for

49Dots per inchSelect the scanning resolution.Higher resolutions provide clearer images, but produce larger files.Scanning SideSelect which page side(

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50If [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

51When you want to enhance text that is difficult to read because of factors such as the background of the scanned documentSelect [Advanced Text Enhan

52Functions Restricted by the Mode SettingDepending on the [Mode] setting on the [Basic] tab, some setting items on each tab of the driver are disable

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

54Scan PanelScan Panel is software for controlling scanning operations such as feeding documents and stopping scanning when scanning multiple document

55MaintenanceDaily MaintenanceClean the scanner on a regular basis as described below to maintain scanning quality.WARNING• For safety reasons, make s

562Open 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

57Replacing Consumable PartsThe feed roller and separation pad inside the scanner wear with scanning. If the feed roller and separation pad are worn,

583Open 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

599Close the feeder cover.Replacing the Separation PadUse the following procedure to replace the separation pad.1Open the feed tray.2Open the feeder c

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

60Resetting the CountersMake sure to reset the scanner’s internal counters using the following procedure whenever you replace the feed roller and sepa

61TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsThis section provides recommended solutions to common problems.If you have a problem that is not solved

62Problem 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

63Software TroubleshootingScanning takes a long time.(1) End any other running applications.(2) Scanning may become slow if there is insufficient syst

64Questions and AnswersThis section presents some useful tips for scanning documents.Where are scanned images saved? Can the save destination be chang

65How 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

66Clearing a Paper JamWhen paper jams during scanning, use the following procedure to clear the jammed paper.WARNINGBe careful when removing jammed pa

67HintIf 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

68Uninstalling the SoftwareIf CaptureOnTouch and the scanner driver are not operating properly, you may be able to solve the problem by uninstalling t

69HintWhen the [User Account Control] dialog box appears, click [Continue].4Click [Yes].5Click [Finish].Uninstallation of the software is now complete

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

70AppendixSpecificationsMain UnitType Desktop sheet-fed scannerScanning Document SizeSize Width: 2" to 8.5" (50.8 mm to 216 mm)Length: 2.75&

71Options/ Consumables• Separation Pad (Product Code: 4179B001)This is the replacement separation pad. For the replacement procedure, see 59 page.• Fe

72IndexAAC adapter (not supplied) ... 22Advanced Settings Dialog Box ...

73Separation Pad ... 59Start Button ...

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

9Important Safety InstructionsTo ensure the safe operation of this scanner, make sure to read the safety warnings and precautions described below.Inst