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Canon 300II Instructions Manual

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Be sure to read this instructions before you use the equipment.
ENGLISH
Keep this instructions on hand for reference to ensure optimum preformance.
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  • Page 1 Be sure to read this instructions before you use the equipment. ENGLISH Keep this instructions on hand for reference to ensure optimum preformance. 08.6.5, 2:57 PM...
  • Page 2 The following names may be provided for the safety regulations in each sales region of this Microfilm Scanner. Model Microfilm Scanner 300II : M31026. Copyright Copyright © 2007 by Canon Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION These instructions describe the operating procedures for the Canon Microfilm Scanner 300II. After you set up the unit, keep this manual in a convenient location so you can find it when you need MS 300_english.p65 07.5.14, 10:14...

  • Page 4: Conventions

    MS 300_english.p65 Conventions A few symbols and notations alert you to additional information that will make operation of the scanner more efficient, trouble free, and safe. ( P.13) A number preceded by an arrow and enclosed in parentheses shows you the page number that contains more information about the previous statement or paragraph.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Work Safety! ... 5 Choosing a safe location ... 5 Power supply ... 7 Daily handling ... 8 Features of the Microfilm Scanner 300II ... 10 About operation modes ...11 Unpacking: What's in the box? ... 12 Options... 13 Important parts and their functions ... 14 Operation panel ...
  • Page 6 Selecting the polarity... 35 Brightness adjustment ... 35 Automatic adjustment ... 35 Manual adjustment ... 35 Trimming/border removal settings... 36 Trimming ... 36 Border removal ... 37 Printing (DMP mode) ... 38 USER MODE ... 40 User mode setting ... 40 User mode setting functions ...

  • Page 7: Before You Begin

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... To ensure safe, efficient operation, read the follow precautions and recommendations before you choose a location and set up the system. Work Safety! Choosing a safe location To ensure adequate space for ventilation, operation, and mainte- nance, make sure there is enough space around the system on all 10cm sides.
  • Page 8 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... MS 300_english.p65 Avoid areas like laboratories where fumes from ammonia, acetone, or other volatile chemicals are present. Never use any kind of volatile, flammable spray near the unit. Never set up the unit in an area where flammable substances like alcohol, thinner, or other organic chemicals are present.

  • Page 9: Power Supply

    MS 300_english.p65 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... Power supply If you have any questions about the power source at your work site, contact your supplier or the power com- pany. The unit should have an independent power source that is not shared with any other electrical device.

  • Page 10: Daily Handling

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... MS 300_english.p65 Daily handling Before using the equipment, make sure you and your co-workers read the following warnings about using this equipment. PAY ATTENTION TO THESE WARNINGS! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN INJURY FROM FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK! WARNING Always observe these warnings when using the scanner.
  • Page 11 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... Use only a power supply having the rated voltage. The use of other voltages could result in a fire or electric shock. Always unplug the power cord by grasping the plug itself. Pulling on the power cord can damage the cord so that the core wires are exposed or snapped and could cause a fire or electric shock.

  • Page 12: Features Of The Microfilm Scanner 300Ii

    Expandability By adding the optional DMP board, sold separately, in the Micro- film Scanner 300II, the scanner can be used as a Digital Micro- film Printer (DMP). Before you use the equipment, make sure you and your co-work- ers read the following warnings about using this equipment.

  • Page 13: About Operation Modes

    MS 300_english.p65 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... About operation modes The following operating modes are available with this scanner. Select one of the following modes according to your system envi- ronment before using the scanner. For details, contact your ser- vice representative. Scanner mode Using this scanner in connection with a personal computer, the image projected on the scanner’s screen can be saved in the PC as...

  • Page 14: Unpacking: What's In The Box

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... Unpacking: What's in the box? When you unpack the box, use the checklist below to make sure that you have everything. If anything is missing, contact your sup- plier. Microfilm Scanner 300II Setup CD ISIS/TWAIN Driver CapturePerfect USB cable...

  • Page 15: Options

    Canon service outlet for details. Lenses ( P.17 “Preparing the lens”) One fixed-focus lens and five zoom lenses are available for the Microfilm Scanner 300II. Since the scanner dose not come with a lens, purchase the lenses best suited to your needs. DMP board This optional board is required to use the scanner in the DMP mode.

  • Page 16: Important Parts And Their Functions

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... Operation panel Provides keys that allow you to perform settings for image adjustment or film mode selection. DIN connector Allows you to connect a cable for the Autocarrier 100C, FS Controller I or Roll/Fiche carrier 200. Power switch Allows you to turn power on and off.

  • Page 17: Operation Panel

    1 Negative/Positive key 2 Trimming/Border key 3 Brightness indicator 4 Brightness adjustment keys 5 Print/Error Display 6 Print number setting key 7 Clear/Stop key 8 Start key MS 300_english.p65 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... Operation panel This is a summary of the keys on the operation panel. Three settings are available: ) In negative film mode produces positive output from nega- tive film images.

  • Page 18: Preparing The Carrier

    Preparing the carrier This is a list of all the carriers that can be installed and used with the Microfilm Scanner 300II. For more details about these op- tions, contact your supplier. For details about installation and op- eration, refer to the instructions provided with each auto carrier.

  • Page 19: Preparing The Lens

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... Preparing the lens The following types of lenses are available. Fixed lens EX7 (x7) Zoom lenses EZ01 (x9.5 to x16) EZ02 (x16 to x32) EZ03 (x30 to x55) EZ04 (x10 to x24) Checking the lens label Report to your dealer if the lens label attached to a lens that you intend to use differs from a sample shown in the figure below.
  • Page 20 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... Light adjustment dial MS 300_english.p65 2. Slide the other lens into the unit. If you are using the FS Controller I, before you insert the lens, remove the bottom cover of the lens as shown in the illustration. Make sure you keep the cover and install it on the lens again after it is removed from the unit.

  • Page 21: Preparing Optional Printer (For The Dmp Mode)

    (for the DMP mode) This is a list of all the optional printer that can be installed and used with the Microfilm Scanner 300II. For more details about these options, contact your supplier. For details about installation and operation, refer to the instructions provided with each printer.

  • Page 22: Preparing The Computer (Scanner Mode)

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... MS 300_english.p65 Preparing the computer (scanner mode) In addition to the accessories provided in the product package, the following are required to use the scanner in scanner mode. Hardware requirements • CPU: Intel Celeron 733MHz or better •...
  • Page 23 MS 300_english.p65 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... Connecting via SCSI When connecting the scanner to a computer using a SCSI card, use the following SCSI cards and cables. • SCSI card Use one of the following recommended SCSI cards: Adaptec SCSI card (for PCI bus) •...
  • Page 24 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... MS 300_english.p65 Connecting via USB USB connectivity is achieved through the use of a SCSI-USB converter connected to the scanner's SCSI port. Connecting via USB means that scanning speeds are slightly slower than when using the SCSI port. •...

  • Page 25: Turning The Power On/Off

    MS 300_english.p65 TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF Follow the procedures described below when turning the power on and off. Turning the power on Follow the procedure below to turn the unit on. 1. On the front of the main unit, locate the power switch on the lower left corner then press the I side of the switch to turn the power on.

  • Page 26: Scanner Recognition

    TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF MS 300_english.p65 Scanner recognition If you are using Windows 98/Me/2000 or Windows XP, then the first time that you turn on your computer after connecting this scanner to your computer, Windows Plug and Play automatically displays a screen prompting you to install the scanner driver. Fol- low the instructions on the screen to proceed with the installation.
  • Page 27 MS 300_english.p65 TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF In the case of Windows 2000/XP When you are using Windows 2000 or XP, you can use both SCSI and USB connection. SCSI connection Only “CANON MS300 SCSI Scanner Device” is detected. When using a USB connection, the following devices are detected in due order.
  • Page 28 TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF MS 300_english.p65 5. Specify the following folder and then click the OK button. D:\USB Driver (where “D” is the drive letter assigned to your CD-ROM drive) 6. Click the Next button. 7. In the “Driver Files Search Results” screen, click the Next button.
  • Page 29 MS 300_english.p65 TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF CANON USB MassStorage Device (only when connecting via a USB port) 1. On the dialog asking you a permission to connect to the Win- dows Update search site, Select “No, not this time”, then click the Next button.

  • Page 30: About The Software

    ABOUT THE SOFTWARE MS 300_english.p65 ABOUT THE SOFTWARE Before installing the software, be sure to open and read the Readme.txt file on the setup disc. The setup disc included with the scanner contains the following software: ISIS/TWAIN driver This driver allows this scanner to be used with ISIS-compatible application software or TWAIN-compatible application software.

  • Page 31: Installing Captureperfect

    MS 300_english.p65 ABOUT THE SOFTWARE 4. In the Open box, type “D:\Driver\Setup.exe” (where “D” is the drive letter assigned to your CD-ROM drive) and then click the OK button. The Installer starts. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen and complete the instal- lation process.

  • Page 32: Using The Software

    ABOUT THE SOFTWARE MS 300_english.p65 Using the software Using the ISIS/TWAIN Driver The ISIS/TWAIN driver help menu describes how to use the ISIS/ TWAIN driver. To access the ISIS/TWAIN driver help, click Start - Programs (when using Windows XP, click All Programs) - Canon Document Scanner - Canon MS300/350 Help, or click the Help button displayed in the dialog box.

  • Page 33: About The Reader-Printer Mode

    MS 300_english.p65 ABOUT THE SOFTWARE About the Reader-Printer mode When the scanner is set to the Reader-Printer mode, all the set- tings and operation of the scanner must be performed through the operation panel on the main body. For how to operate the scan- ner, see “SETTING THE SCANNER”...
  • Page 34 ABOUT THE SOFTWARE MS 300_english.p65 Exiting the Reader-Printer mode 1. To change settings of the Reader-Printer mode, click the in the task tray with the right mouse button, then click “Exit Reader- Printer mode.” 2. Again, click the icon in the task tray with the right mouse button, then click “Exit application.”...

  • Page 35: Uninstalling The Software

    MS 300_english.p65 ABOUT THE SOFTWARE Uninstalling the software Follow the procedure described below to uninstall the ISIS/ TWAIN driver and CapturePerfect. If you are using Windows 2000 Professional, or Win- dows XP, be sure to log on as a user with administra- tor privileges.

  • Page 36: Setting The Scanner

    SETTING THE SCANNER SETTING THE SCANNER In the Scanner mode, the image projected on the scanner’s screen can be saved by the connected personal computer, or printed out through a printer connected to the PC. Actual settings and opera- tions for scanning differ depending on the application you use. In the DMP mode, the image projected on the scanner’s screen can be printed out through a printer connected to the scanner.

  • Page 37: Selecting The Polarity

    MS 300_english.p65 SETTING THE SCANNER Selecting the polarity This setting selects the film polarity (possitive or negative). Press the Negative/Positive key on the operation panel to select the film polarity. Negative Prints positive from negative film. Positive Prints positive from positive film. A Auto Automatically detects the type of film in use and prints a positive image.

  • Page 38: Trimming/Border Removal Settings

    SETTING THE SCANNER MS 300_english.p65 Trimming/border removal settings When an image on negative film is scanned and projected onto the scanner screen, the area outside the image appears as a black border around the image. The Automatic Border Removal func- tion can be used to remove this black border around the scanned image.

  • Page 39: Border Removal

    MS 300_english.p65 SETTING THE SCANNER For example, the illustration shows the vertical set for 4 and the horizontal set for 7. The shaded area is the area trimmed and se- lected for scanning. 3. To save the setting, press the Border Button. The setting remains in effect even after the power is turned off and turned again.

  • Page 40: Printing (Dmp Mode)

    Printing (DMP mode) MS 300_english.p65 Printing (DMP mode) The following describes the printing procedure in the DMP mode. 1. Make necessary settings on the main unit. 2. Select the paper size that you want to print on. Using the Fileprint 270 If using the Fileprint 270, select paper size set on the multi-pur- pose tray.
  • Page 41 MS 300_english.p65 Printing (DMP mode) 3. Set the number of prints that you want to make (1 to 99). Press the Print Number Setting key on the operation panel or the operation keyboard to set the number of prints. If you press the plus (+) key, the number increases, and if you press the minus (–) it decreases.

  • Page 42: User Mode

    USER MODE MS 300_english.p65 USER MODE In the user mode, you can arbitrarily change the settings of the following features: • Power saver mode • Hi-speed scanning mode • Scanning resolution • Cleaning mode • Switching the operation modes (DMP mode/Scanner mode) User mode setting 1.

  • Page 43: Hi-Speed Scanning

    MS 300_english.p65 • Default of the power saver mode at factory shipping is set to so that the unit switches into the power saver mode if not operated more than 15 minutes. • The power saver mode can be canceled by any key operation.

  • Page 44: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING MS 300_english.p65 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING This part of the manual describes how to replace the halogen lamp, cleaning the scanner and dealing with errors. Regular scanner maintenance is essential to eusure optimum performance and a long service life from your scanner. Replacing the lamp The lamp projects the film image onto the screen, and the proce- dure for replacing the lamp is described below, along with some...
  • Page 45 Check that there is no gap between the lamp and the lamp socket. MS 300_english.p65 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 4. Fit the new lamp so that the manufacturer’s mark is facing upwards and check that the lamp is fully inserted into the socket so that there is no gap between the lamp and the lamp socket.

  • Page 46: Routine Cleaning

    MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Field lens MS 300_english.p65 Routine cleaning Use the routine cleaning procedures described below to keep the scanner components clean and ensure optimum performance. Cleaning the screen and main unit Use a cloth slightly dampened with water or mild detergent to clean any soiling off the scanner screen and casing.

  • Page 47: Cleaning Mode

    MS 300_english.p65 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Cleaning mode Cleaning mode is a mode for cleaning the Fileprint 470’s fixing rollers. Clean the fixing rollers in the Fileprint 470 if black spots appear on the front or back of the paper that is printed out. The following describes the procedure for cleaning the fixing roll- ers.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Screen does not come on, even after turning on the power switch. The screen brightness is uneven or the screen is too dark. Image is out of focus. Image is skewed. Splices are seen on the image after a few scans. • This is one of the specifications to complement insufficient per- After pressing the start key, scan will not start.

  • Page 49: User Call Errors

    Error Number Meaning The lamp installed in the scanner has burned out. The lamp unit is not correctly in- stalled in the scanner. Error Number Meaning After removing a piece of jammed paper, a sheet of paper is still jammed in the printer. P1, P2 A sheet of paper has jammed inside the printer.

  • Page 50: Service Call Errors

    MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING MS 300_english.p65 Service Call Errors Every time you turn on the main unit, the unit automatically per- forms a self-diagnostic test. If the unit detects a problem at power on, or at any other time during operation, it will display a Service Call Error message in the display.

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Microfilm Scanner 300II Main Unit Type Screen Scanning method Film Lens magnification Light source Film Type Base density Image Adjustment Focus/zoom Rotation Scanning Scan size (USA or Canada) Scan size (other areas) Density control Scan options Printing Print Size (USA, Canada)

  • Page 52: Index

    INDEX Adjusting ... 34 AE ... 35 Auto ... 35 Border removal ... 36, 37 Brightness ... 35 CapturePerfect ... 10 Carrier Autocarrier 100C ... 16 Fiche Carrier 190RII ... 16 FS Controller I ... 16 Roll/Fiche Carrier 200 ... 16 Carrier stage ...
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