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Canon P-150 Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 Reference Guide • 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 THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF. NO AMENDMENT TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE EFFECTIVE UNLESS SIGNED BY A DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF CANON. Should you have any questions concerning this Agreement, or if you desire to contact Canon for any reason, please write to Canon’s local affiliate.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    WITHOUT LIMITATION, THEREOF, WARRANTIES AS TO MARKETABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF USE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. CANON ELECTRONICS INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS MATERIAL.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    (e.g., speakers, televisions, or radios). Moving the Scanner ● When moving the scanner, make sure to carry it with both hands so as not to drop it. The scanner weighs approximately 2.2 lb (1.0 kg). ● Make sure to disconnect any USB cables and AC adapters (not supplied) when moving the scanner.

  • Page 5: Ac Adapter (Not Supplied)

    ■ Use only the USB cable or power supply USB cable supplied with the scanner. ■ Do not attempt to dismantle the scanner or modify it in any way, as this is dangerous and may result in a fire or electric shock.

  • Page 6: Disposal

    ■ If you will not be using the scanner for an extended period of time, such as during consecutive holidays, disconnect the USB cable or power supply USB cable for safety.

  • Page 7: Checking The Accessories

    Nuance Communications Inc. that makes it easy to store, organize, and retrieve digital documents. • To receive support of this product, you need to upgrade to a Professional version. • For details on upgrading, visit the following URL: http://www.nuance.com/partneroffer/ canon...
  • Page 8 Attaching the Separation Pad Use the following procedure to attach the supplied separation pad before using the scanner. Open the feed tray. Open the feeder cover. Attach the separation pad. Removing the Separation Pad The separation pad is a consumable part. When replacing the...

  • Page 9: Power Supply

    Close the scanner's Document Feed Tray or disconnect the USB cable. Notes on Using USB Hubs This scanner cannot be used when it is connected to the computer via a bus-powered USB hub. Self-powered USB hubs are compatible, but operation is not guaranteed.

  • Page 10: Using The Scanner

    Using the Scanner Setting the Auto Start switch on the rear of the scanner allows you to use the scanner in the following two ways. When Using the Scanner with the Auto Start Switch Set to Scanning with the Scanner Internal Software CaptureOnTouch Lite CaptureOnTouch Lite is preinstalled on this scanner.

  • Page 11: Scanning With Captureontouch Lite

    • When operating the scanner via applications such as CaptureOnTouch (supplied), make sure to set the Auto Start switch to OFF. (See p. 16.) • If the scanner is not connected in the order above, the computer may not start up.

  • Page 12: Starting Captureontouch Lite

    3. Starting CaptureOnTouch Lite When the scanner turns ON, the computer recognizes the scanner as a storage device, and the auto play screen appears. When you click [CaptureOnTouch Lite], CaptureOnTouch Lite starts and the main screen appears. Notes on AutoPlay •...

  • Page 13: Configuring The Scanner Settings

    5. Configuring the Scanner Settings Click [Scanner setting] to display the [Scanner setting] dialog box, and to configure the basic scan settings. Specify the scanning mode (color, grayscale, black and white (binary)). If you select [Auto Color Detection], the scanner automatically detects whether a document is in color or black-and- white.

  • Page 14: Scanning Documents

    6. Scanning Documents Click [Start] or press the start button on the scanner. • The documents are scanned and ejected when scanning is finished. • The scanned document is ejected from the front. Do not place any objects in front of the scanner.

  • Page 15: After Scanning

    After Scanning Click [X] to close CaptureOnTouch Lite. Close the feed tray. Disconnect the USB cable. Using Windows 2000 Before closing the feed tray, double-click [USB Mass Storage Device], and then click [Stop]. in the taskbar, click...

  • Page 16: Scanning With Captureontouch

    Notes on connection Make sure to set the Auto Start switch to OFF before connecting the scanner to the computer. If the Auto Start switch is set to OFF after the scanner is connected to the computer, malfunctions may occur.

  • Page 17: Scanning With The Scanner Button

    Scanning with the Scanner Button Place the scanning side of the documents face down into the scanner, and press the start button on the scanner. CaptureOnTouch starts automatically, and scanning begins. The power indicator may blink slowly when the USB cable is connected and the feed tray is opened.

  • Page 18: Starting Captureontouch Before Scanning

    Select an output method after scanning is finished, and configure the output settings to output the scanned images. (See [Select Scan Job] Documents placed in the scanner are scanned when you select a job, and then click [Start]. Scanned images are output automatically after scanning is finished.

  • Page 19: Common Problems And Solutions

    (4) Confirm that the supplied USB cable is used to connect the scanner to the computer. The scanner cannot be guaranteed to work with all available USB cables. (5) When the Auto Start switch on the scanner is set to ON, you can only scan with the built-in application, CaptureOnTouch Lite. In this case, scanning from applications on the computer is disabled.
  • Page 20 For details on roller cleaning and replacement procedures, refer to the User Manual. (4) Perfectly straight scanning may not be possible for the document due to the structural design of the scanner. Problem 6 Documents jam or double-feed.

  • Page 21: Replacing Parts

    When document feed performance deteriorates, replace the feed roller and separation pad. Hint When the total number of pages of documents fed in the scanner exceeds one of the following quantities, a message appears when the scanner is connected to the computer.
  • Page 22 Remove the feed roller. Attach the feed roller. Align the notch on the roller with the pin on the scanner. Slide the roller lock lever to the right to fit it onto the pin on the left side of the feed roller, and then lower the lever to lock the roller into place.

  • Page 23: Replacing The Separation Pad

    Close the feeder cover. Replacing the Separation Pad Use the following procedure to replace the separation pad. Open the feed tray. Open the feeder cover. Remove the separation pad. Attach the new separation pad.

  • Page 24: Resetting The Counters

    Set the Auto Start switch at the rear of the scanner to OFF. Connect the scanner to the computer. Open the feed tray to turn the scanner ON. Click [Start], [All Programs], [Canon P-150], and then click [Utility]. The Canon imageFORMULA utility starts.
  • Page 25 Click the [Maintenance] tab. Click [Reset] for both [Current Rollers] and [Current Pad]. The counter for [Current Rollers] and [Current Pad] resets. Click [OK] to close the scanner properties.
  • Page 26 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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