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  • Page 1 User Manual • Please read this manual before operating this scanner. • After you finish reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 2 If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel. No. (516)328-5000 RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS (For 120 V models)
  • Page 3 Document Scanner. DR-M160: Model M111091 Trademarks • Canon and the Canon logo are registered trademarks, of Canon Inc. in the United States and may also be trademarks or registered trademarks in other countries. • imageFORMULA is a trademark of CANON ELECTRONICS INC.

  • Page 4: Setup Guide

    Setup Guide STEP 1 Checking the Accessories If any of the items listed below are missing or damaged, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service representative. Scanner AC Adapter/Power Cord (Connected length: 2.6 m) • Items included in this manual are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 5: Setup Disc Contents

    • Scanner Driver This is the scanner driver for this product. After taking the scanner out of the box, install the feed tray and remove the protective sheets (▼). Third-Party Software The following software applications are also included on the supplied Setup Disc.

  • Page 6: Step 2 Installing The Software

    • If you use the scanner with Windows, use the latest USB 2.0 driver made available by Microsoft. For details, consult your local authorized Canon dealer.

  • Page 7: Software Installation

    Software Installation IMPORTANT • Install the software before connecting the scanner to the computer. • Log on to Windows as an Administrator. • Close all other applications before installing the software. Insert the software setup disc into the DVD drive of the computer.
  • Page 8 Click [Next]. Read the license agreement, and click [I accept the terms in the license agreement] and then [Next] if you agree to Click [Install]. When the driver installation is complete, click [Finish]. Click [Next].
  • Page 9 Read the license agreement, and click [Yes] to accept it. Click [Next]. Specify whether to install the plug-in for SharePoint, and click [Next]. When CaptureOnTouch installation is complete, click [Finish]. Click [Next].
  • Page 10 Read the license agreement, and click [I accept the terms in the license agreement] and then [Next] if you agree to Click [Next]. When CapturePerfect installation is complete, click [Finish]. Select the language you want to use, and click [Next]. Click [Next].
  • Page 11 When the User Manual installation is complete, click [Finish]. Click [Exit] to finish installing the software.
  • Page 12 IMPORTANT • Do not connect the scanner to the computer before installing the software. • Before connecting the scanner to the computer, verify that the power of the scanner is OFF. If the power is ON, turn it OFF. USB cable (included with the scanner)

  • Page 13: Turning Off The Power

    STEP 4 Turning the Power ON The power of the scanner can be turned ON and OFF with the power button on the front of the scanner. Make sure that the scanner and computer are connected properly. Press the power button.

  • Page 14: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon imageFORMULA DR-M160 Document Scanner. Please read the following manuals carefully and familiarize yourself with the functions of the scanner before use to ensure you sufficiently understand the functions and make the most of the scanner’s capabilities.

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    What is CaptureOnTouch?... 36 Starting and Exiting CaptureOnTouch ... 36 Scan First ... 37 Select Scan Job ... 39 Operating the scanner with the operating panel buttons... 42 Scanner Settings... 43 Setting the Output Method ... 45 Environmental Settings ... 46 Scanning with CapturePerfect ...

  • Page 16: Before Using The Scanner

    ● Do not use an AC adapter other than the one provided with the scanner. Do not use the AC adapter provided with the scanner with other products. ● If you have any questions regarding the power supply, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service representative for further information.

  • Page 17: Moving The Scanner

    Then, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service representative to have the unit serviced.

  • Page 18: Disposal

    ● Do not allow water or flammable substances (alcohol, paint thinner, benzene, etc.) to spill into the scanner, as this may result in a fire or electric shock. Doing so might cause a fire or electric shock.

  • Page 19: Features Of The Scanner

    The main features of the DR-M160 document scanner are described below. ● Compact Design The scanner has a compact size of 280 mm (11.02")(W) x 172 mm (6.77")(D) x 178 mm (7.01")(H) when the document feed is closed. ● Fast Document Feeding...
  • Page 20 ● Prescan Function The scanner is equipped with a Prescan function that allows you to adjust the contrast and brightness of a prescanned image and then send the adjusted image to the application software, without needing to scan the document again.

  • Page 21: Names And Functions Of Parts

    OPEN Lever Pull this toward you to open the front unit. Power button Press this to turn on the scanner. When pressed, the power indicator is lit. Press this button again to turn off the power. The power button lights or flashes as follows depending on the scanner status.
  • Page 22 (See p. 23) Front Unit Open this when cleaning the inside of the scanner or replacing rollers. Eject Support Open this when loading long documents. Document Eject Extension Support If required, pull this out to match the length of loaded documents.

  • Page 23: Back View

    Back View USB Connector Connect the supplied USB cable to this connector. Power Connector Connect the supplied AC adapter to this connector. Kensington Slot Connect an anti-theft key chain or the like. Operating Panel Job No. Indicator Displays the number of the job selected with the operating panel. Job Select Button This selects registered jobs.

  • Page 24: Basic Operation

    • Scanning documents before the ink is dry can cause problems with the scanner. Always make sure that the ink on a document is dry before scanning it. • Scanning documents that are written in pencil or similar material...
  • Page 25 Card (plastic or laminated) Size: 53.9 mm x 85.5 mm (2.12" x 3.37") (ISO standard) Card thickness: 1.4 mm (0.055") or smaller Orientation: Horizontal feeding only Embossed cards can be scanned. CAUTION • When scanning cards, place them to be fed horizontally. If you place cards to be fed vertically, they may not be ejected properly, and cards that get jammed may be damaged when you remove them.

  • Page 26: How To Place Documents

    How to Place Documents Scanning multiple documents Standard paper feeding should be used when scanning multiple documents of a standard size at one time. Standard paper feeding enables multiple documents to be fed while separating each page. Open the document eject tray. Pull out the eject support.

  • Page 27: When Scanning A Document One Page At A Time

    • Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that may get caught in the scanner while you are using it, as this may result in personal injury. Be extra careful of neckties and long hair. If anything gets caught in the scanner, immediately turn OFF the power switch, and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet to stop scanning.

  • Page 28: Placing Thin Paper (Thin Paper Mode)

    Placing Thin Paper (Thin Paper Mode) When placing a document with thin paper, switch the mode of the scanner to thin paper mode. In thin paper mode, the placed document is fed in a manner that prevents it from being damaged.

  • Page 29: Placing Cards

    Hint Up to 3 cards can be placed in the scanner at the same time if they are not embossed. In such a case, turn off Bypass mode before scanning.

  • Page 30: Placing Folded Documents

    Start CapturePerfect. (See p. 49) Open the settings screen for the scanner driver. p. 49) Set [Page Size] on the [Basic] tab to a size that is half that of the paper to be actually scanned, and set [Scanning Side] to [Folio].

  • Page 31: Setting The Long Document Mode

    Long Document mode: • When scanning in the Long Document mode, if the document is placed on the scanner in a skewed position, it may hit the edges of the feeding area and be damaged. Be careful to place the document so that it is not skewed.

  • Page 32: Detecting A Document Double Feed

    Click [CANON DR-M160 USB] and click [Properties]. Scanner properties are displayed. Click the [Maintenance] tab, and then select a Long Document mode. Select [Long Document Mode (1000 mm)] or [Long Document Mode (3000 mm)] depending on the length of the document.

  • Page 33: Double Feed

    Select either the [Detect by Length] or the [Detect by Ultrasonic] check box (or both). To use the double feed detection ignore function, open the [Others] tab and select the [Rapid recovery system] check box. Click the [OK] button and close the settings screen. Place the document as described in the multiple documents”...

  • Page 34: Double Feed Retry

    When a double feed has occurred, this function returns the document to the document feeder and re-feeds the pages (double feed retry). It is necessary to first open the scanner driver settings screen, and then enable the ultrasonic double feed detection and the double feed retry functions.
  • Page 35 Select the [Detect by Ultrasonic] check box. Click the [Settings] button. Select the [Separation Retry] check box. Click the [OK] button to return to the scanner driver settings screen. Click the [OK] button and close the settings screen. From now on, a document will be automatically returned to the document feeder and re-fed when a double feed is detected during scanning.

  • Page 36: Scanning Methods

    CaptureOnTouch and display the main window. Hint • You can also start CaptureOnTouch from the Start menu. Click [Start] – [All Programs] – [Canon DR-M160] – [DR-M160 CaptureOnTouch]. • When [Make CaptureOnTouch resident] is turned on by using the [Basic settings] tab on the [Environmental settings], this shortens the time from pressing the scanner start button to the start of scanning.

  • Page 37: Scan First

    To use CaptureOnTouch after it is no longer resident in the system, restart it by following the procedure below. CaptureOnTouch will start and become resident in the system again. • Click [Start] – [All Programs] – [Canon DR-M160] – [DR-M160 CaptureOnTouch]. Scan First Scan a document and then select the output method.
  • Page 38 Click the Start button. The document is scanned. While scanning is in progress, the number of pages scanned is displayed in addition to the scanner settings. When scanning is finished, the Output settings screen appears.

  • Page 39: Select Scan Job

    Configure the settings related to output and then output the scanned images. Configure the settings related to output. Click this button to output the scanned images. The button name differs for each output method. For example, it is [Save] when the output method is set to [Save to folder]. When output is finished, the complete screen appears.
  • Page 40 For details on the setting items, see the Help of CaptureOnTouch. (See p. 45) Selecting a Job and Scanning Place the document in the scanner. The top screen of Select Scan Job appears. Click a job. (See p. 26)
  • Page 41 Click the Start button. The document is scanned. While scanning is in progress, the number of pages scanned is displayed in addition to the scanner settings. When all the pages of the document are scanned, the scanned images are output according to the registered job settings and the complete screen appears.

  • Page 42: Operating The Scanner With The Operating Panel Buttons

    The name of the output button differs for each selected output method. Operating the scanner with the operating panel buttons You can start scanning by selecting a job from the scanner’s operating panel. Set a job number every time a job is registered with CaptureOnTouch.

  • Page 43: Scanner Settings

    If you want to specify, for example, the scanning mode and document size, you can configure the desired scanning conditions in the scanner settings. The scanner setting items are common to Scan First and Select Scan Job. When Scan First: For Scan First, configure the scanner settings before you start scanning.
  • Page 44 Hint The driver settings dialog box includes setting items that are the same as the basic items in [Scanner Settings], but the setting for each of the them is stored separately. Which settings are used during scanning differs as follows depending on the setting of the [Use advanced settings dialog box] check box.

  • Page 45: Setting The Output Method

    Preview Controls Control the preview images and cancel or continue scanning with the following buttons. Tools (Name) Description (Zoom in) Enlarges the preview image. Enlarges or reduces the preview image (Fit page) to fit the current window size. (Zoom out) Reduces the preview image.

  • Page 46: Environmental Settings

    Select the [CaptureOnTouch appears when the scanner is connected] checkbox to open the main screen of CaptureOnTouch automatically when the scanner is connected to the computer. This setting is only enabled when CaptureOnTouch is running (or resident in the system).
  • Page 47 Restore the settings from the backup registry file. When using multiple scanners, you can back up the environmental settings of one scanner and then perform a restore on the other scanners so that all of the scanners have the same settings.
  • Page 48 [Plugin] Tab On the [Plugin] tab, confirm the plugins that have been added to CaptureOnTouch. [Maintenance] tab With the [Maintenance] tab, you can output log files for CaptureOnTouch maintenance purposes.

  • Page 49: Scanning With Captureperfect

    Then click [CapturePerfect 3.1] followed by [CapturePerfect 3.1]. Click [Select Scanner] in the [Scan] menu. Select [Canon DR-M160] and click [OK]. Hint If [Canon DR-M160] does not appear, reinstall the scanner driver. (See p. 7) Set the default paper size and click [OK]. Hint •...
  • Page 50 Configure the scanning conditions. Place the document. (See p. 26) Click [Batch to File] in the [Scan] menu. Configure the save destination, the name of the file to be saved and the file format, and then click [Save] to start scanning.

  • Page 51: Setting The Scanner Driver

    The scanner driver consists of the following five tabs. Hint For details on the setting screen, see the Help of the scanner driver. Click the [Help] button of the driver to display help related to the corresponding tab or dialog box.

  • Page 52: Setting Basic Scanning Conditions

    Configure special scan method and image processing settings. Setting Basic Scanning Conditions This section provides an overview of the basic setting items that are the minimum requirements when configuring the scanner settings. Confirming Basic Conditions for Scanning When you scan a document, make sure you confirm the [Color mode], [Page Size], [Dots per inch], and [Scanning Side] basic conditions in the Basic settings dialog box.
  • Page 53 Color mode Select the scanning mode. • [Advanced Text Enhancement] and [Advanced Text Enhancement II] remove or process the background color and background surrounding text to enhance the text for easy reading. When [Advanced Text Enhancement II] is selected, you can make the text in scanned images easier to read by adjusting the contrast on the [Brightness] tab.
  • Page 54 Specify the area of the document to be scanned in the Scan Area dialog box, which is opened from the [Area] button on the [Basic] tab. Configuring Scanner Settings According to Purpose Set the scanning conditions according to the scanning purpose.
  • Page 55 When you do not want to scan colored lines and text Specify the color (red, green, blue, all colors) to be ignored (dropped out) in the color drop-out settings on the [Image processing] tab, and that color will be removed from the scanned image. When you want to enhance a particular color Specify the color (red, green, blue) to be enhanced in the color drop- out settings on the [Image processing] tab, and that color will be...
  • Page 56 • Advanced Text Enhancement is suitable for a document with a light background color or a document with a non-uniform background (such as a pattern). If the background is uniform, it is removed where it surrounds the text, and if the background is non-uniform, it is processed to enhance text readability.
  • Page 57 (Only enabled for applications that support batch separation.) In this case, set the scanner driver as follows. • Set [Feeding Option] on the [Feeding] tab to [Panel-Feeding] or [Automatic Feeding].
  • Page 58 [Others] Tab None (only [Use MultiStream] is enabled) To scan barcodes Adding a barcode module (optional) to the scanner enables you to scan document barcodes. Click the [Barcode] button on the [Others] tab to configure barcode scanning conditions. See Help for details about settings.

  • Page 59: Function Restrictions Depending On Mode Setting

    Function Restrictions Depending on Mode Setting Some of the setting items in each of the driver tabs are disabled as follows depending on the setting for [Color Mode] on the [Basic] tab. [Brightness] tab Setting value Auto-detection Black and White Error Diffusion Advanced Text Enhancement Advanced Text Enhancement II...

  • Page 60: More Advanced Scanning Methods

    The following operations are performed when using patchcodes for scanning. Print patchcode with a printer. Click [Start] – [All Programs] – [Canon DR-M160] and then select [Patchcode] from the menu. Patchcodes can be printed in A4 and letter (LTR) sizes. Open the application and print a patchcode that is the same size as the document to be scanned.
  • Page 61 • Keep the patchcode sheet clean. Take particular care to keep the patchcode detection range area clean. Also, do not bend, fold or crease the sheet. Place the documents in the scanner after inserting the patchcode sheet in front of the page that separates the files.

  • Page 62: Maintenance

    It may also cause a fire or electric shock. Cleaning the Scanner To clean the outside of the scanner, wipe off any dirt with a cloth that has been dampened with water and thoroughly wrung out, and then wipe the scanner dry with a clean dry cloth.
  • Page 63 • Scratches on the sensor glass may cause marks on the images, as well as feeding errors. If there are scratches on the sensor glass, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service representative. • Take care to ensure the anti-static brush in the front unit does not become deformed.
  • Page 64 Remove the retard roller and feed roller. IMPORTANT Remove the retard roller and feed roller from the scanner to clean them, and be sure to reattach them to the scanner when cleaning is finished. Wipe the removed rollers with a cloth that has been dampened with water and thoroughly wrung out.

  • Page 65: Adjusting The Reduction Ratio

    Close the document eject tray. Adjusting the Reduction Ratio The two rollers (feed roller and retard roller) installed in the scanner are consumable parts that wear with scanning. If the rollers are worn, scanned images may become stretched in the vertical direction.

  • Page 66: Replacing Consumable Parts

    When more than 200,000 pages have been fed (total number of pages fed by the scanner), a message prompting you to replace the rollers is displayed when the computer is started.
  • Page 67 Pull the OPEN lever and pull open the front unit toward you. Hint The location of each of the consumable parts is shown below. When closing the front unit, make sure that it is completely closed by gently pressing the left and right until you hear a click.
  • Page 68 Open the roller cover. Remove the feed roller. Install the new feed roller. Close the roller cover. Replacing the Retard Roller Open the roller cover. Pull the left lever that secures the retard roller to the scanner, and remove the roller.
  • Page 69 Push the left side of the retard roller to secure it to the scanner. Close the roller cover. Resetting the counter Start Windows and log in as a user with administrator privileges. Click the Start button, and then click [All Programs], [Canon DR-M160], and [Canon imageFORMULA Utility]. imageFORMULA Utility starts.

  • Page 70: Auto Power Off Setting

    Click [Canon DR-M160 USB] and click [Properties]. Scanner properties are displayed. Click the [Maintenance] tab and then select [Reset]. The counter for [Current Rollers] resets. Click [OK] to close the scanner properties. Auto Power Off Setting The scanner automatically turns off if 4 hours elapse without scanning or another operation being performed.

  • Page 71: Removing The Document Feed Tray

    Click the [Maintenance] tab and then clear the [Turn off automatically after 4 hours] check box. Click [OK] to close the scanner properties. Removing the Document Feed Tray When you will store or otherwise not use the scanner for a long period of time, remove the document feed tray.

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    If a sticky substance such as glue or correction fluid is found, carefully wipe with just enough pressure to clean the area where the lines appear. If the problem cannot be solved by cleaning, the internal glass may be scratched. Contact your local authorized Canon dealer.
  • Page 73 You can finish the operation and send the scanned images to the application by pressing the Stop button on the operating panel.
  • Page 74 • [Color Mode] is set to [24-bit Color] • A large page size (e.g. Legal) is specified as the [Page Size]. Alternatively, the page size is set to [Scanner's Maximum]. • A high resolution (600dpi etc.) is specified for [Dots per inch].

  • Page 75: Software Troubleshooting

    (5) If using a common USB cable that is not Hi-Speed USB 2.0 compliant, replace the cable with the supplied compliant cable. (6) When the scanner is connected to the computer via a USB hub that is not Hi-Speed USB 2.0 compliant, remove the hub and connect the scanner directly to the computer.

  • Page 76: Useful Tips

    How are the scan settings configured? CaptureOnTouch • For Scan First scanning, click [Scanner setting] on the first (top) screen to display available scan settings. • For selected job scanning, click [Scanner setting] during job registration to display available scan settings.
  • Page 77 CapturePerfect. How do I scan half-folded documents (folio scanning)? Fold the document in half, and set it in the scanner with the fold at the right. Specify half-size document (the size after folding) and select [Folio] for the [Scanning side], then scan. For details,...

  • Page 78: Clearing A Paper Jam

    Clearing a Paper Jam When paper jams and double feeds are detected during scanning, the following error codes are displayed in the scanner’s display panel and scanning is interrupted. Paper jam error code When a paper jam or double feed occurs during scanning, use the following procedures to clear them.
  • Page 79 Hint If a paper jam occurs when [Rapid recovery system] check box is ON in the scanner driver setting screen, the image data of the document is not saved and operation is interrupted. This allows you to continue scanning from the document that caused the paper jam after the paper jam is fixed.

  • Page 80: Uninstalling The Software

    Uninstalling the Software If the ISIS/TWAIN driver, CaptureOnTouch or CapturePerfect is not operating normally, follow the procedure below to uninstall them. Then, re-install the software from the Setup disc. IMPORTANT Log on to Windows as an Administrator. From the Windows task bar, click the [Start] button and then [Control Panel].

  • Page 81: Appendix

    Length: 54 mm to 356 mm (2.12" to 14") (You can scan documents up to 3,000 mm (118.1") long by setting the scanner to the Long Document mode.) Paper weight: Page separation: 27 to 209 g/m 0.04 mm to 0.25 mm (0.00157" to 0.00984") Bypass: 27 to 255 g/m to 0.3 mm (0.00157"...

  • Page 82: Replacement Parts

    Kit to replace the rollers (feed roller, retard roller). • For the replacement procedure, see “Replacing Consumable Parts” on p. • Contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service representative for detailed information about the replacement parts. Option Barcode module (product code: 1922B001)

  • Page 83: Dimensions

    Dimensions 231 mm (9.09") 280 mm (11.02") 366.4 mm (14.43") 606 mm (23.86")

  • Page 84: Index

    Patchcode ... 60 Power ... 13 Reset Counter ... 69 Rollers Cleaning ... 62 Replacing ... 66 Scanner Driver Basic Settings ... 52 Configuring Settings According to Purpose ... 54 Scanning Glass Cleaning ... 62 Setup ... 4 Start Button ... 23 Stop Button ...
  • Page 85 CANON ELECTRONICS INC. 1248, SHIMOKAGEMORI, CHICHIBU-SHI, SAITAMA 369-1892, JAPAN CANON U.S.A. INC. ONE CANON PLAZA, LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. 11042, U.S.A. CANON CANADA INC. 6390 DIXIE ROAD, MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L5T 1P7, CANADA CANON EUROPA N.V. BOVENKERKERWEG 59-61, P.O.BOX 2262, 1180 EG AMSTELVEEN, THE NETHERLANDS CANON LATIN AMERICA, INC.

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