Canon imageFORMULA DR-M160II User Manual

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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 Canon U.S.A. Inc. new similar product or to an authorized collection site for recycling ONE CANON PARK, MELVILLE, NY 11747, U.S.A. waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling of Tel. No. (800)652-2666...
  • Page 3 Trademarks The information in this document is subject to change without notice. • Canon and the Canon logo are registered trademarks, of Canon Inc. CANON ELECTRONICS INC. MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY in the United States and may also be trademarks or registered KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, EITHER EXPRESS OR trademarks in other countries.
  • Page 4: Setup Guide

    Setup Guide Please read first. 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 Feed Tray USB Cable Type A/Type B (Length: 1.8 m)
  • Page 5: Setup Disc Contents

    Setup Disc Contents Third-Party Software The following software applications are also included on the supplied Install the following software necessary for using the scanner from the Setup Disc. For details on installing these applications, refer to the supplied Setup Disc. Readme.txt file.
  • Page 6: Step 2 Installing The Software

    However, normal operation is not guaranteed with all USB interfaces, even if present as standard equipment on the computer. For details, consult your local authorized Canon dealer. • Scanning speeds are lower if your computer’s standard USB interface is USB Full-Speed (equal to USB 1.1.)
  • Page 7: Software Installation

    Software Installation Click [Typical 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 Setup Disc into the DVD drive of the computer. The setup menu automatically starts up when you insert the disc About Installation of the Third-Party Software into the drive.
  • Page 8 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation. IMPORTANT • Install the software before connecting the scanner to the computer. • Close all other applications before installing the software. Insert the Setup Disc into the DVD drive of the computer. Click [Exit] to finish installing the software.
  • Page 9 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation. When the installation is complete, click [Log out].
  • Page 10 STEP 3 Connecting to a Computer Connect the scanner to the computer and the power supply. 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.
  • Page 11: Turning Off The Power

    STEP 4 Turning the Power ON The power of the scanner can be turned ON and OFF with the power When the scanner is properly connected to the computer, the button on the front of the scanner. (CaptureOnTouch) icon appears on the taskbar as follows. Make sure that the scanner and computer are connected properly.
  • Page 12: Introduction

    Manuals for the Scanner In DR-M160II driver and application software, the product name appears as DR-M160. Documentation for this scanner consists of the following manuals. ● Setup Guide This describes setup procedures for the scanner.
  • Page 13: Symbols Used In This Manual

    Hint Symbols Used in This Manual In Windows 8.1/8, it is registered at the following location. The following symbols are used in this manual to explain procedures, restrictions, handling precautions, and instructions that should be observed for safety. WARNING Indicates a warning concerning operations that may lead to death or injury to persons if not performed correctly.
  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Setup Guide ................. 4 Setting the Scanner Driver .......... 57 Introduction ............... 12 Configuration and Functions of the Scanner Driver ....57 Setting Basic Scanning Conditions ........60 Symbols Used in This Manual............ 13 More Advanced Scanning Methods (Batch Separation) Before Using the Scanner......
  • Page 15: Before Using The Scanner

    ● If you have any questions regarding the power supply, contact your ● Avoid locations where a considerable amount of dust accumulates local authorized Canon dealer or service representative for further as dust may adversely affect the inside of the scanner.
  • Page 16: Moving The Scanner

    Then, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service representative to have the unit serviced.
  • Page 17: Disposal

    ● When unplugging the power cord, grasp it firmly by its plug. Do not pull directly on the power cord, as this may damage or expose the cord’s internal wiring, resulting in a fire or electric shock. ● Leave sufficient space around the power plug so that it can be unplugged easily.
  • Page 18: Features Of The Scanner

    Features of the Scanner ● Auto Resolution Detection The main features of the DR-M160II document scanner are described below. When enabled in the CaptureOnTouch or scanner driver settings, ● Compact Design this function detects the content of documents and determines the The scanner has a compact size of 280 mm (11.02")(W) x 250 mm...
  • Page 19 ● 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 20: Names And Functions Of Parts

    Names and Functions of Parts Front View (With the Eject Tray Closed) A OPEN Lever C Document Eject Tray Pull this toward you to open the front unit. Open this for scanning. Scanned documents are output here. B Power button D Eject Tray Support Press this to turn on the scanner.
  • Page 21 Front View (With the Eject Tray Open) G Feed Extension Support K Eject Support Open this when placing long paper in the scanner. Open this when loading long documents. H Feed Support L Document Eject Extension Support Pull this out to support loaded documents. If required, pull this out to match the length of loaded documents.
  • Page 22: Back View

    B Job Select Button Back View This selects registered jobs. Every time the button is pressed, the Job No. displayed in the Job No. Indicator changes. C Start Button This executes the job displayed in the Job No. Indicator. D Stop Button This stops active jobs.
  • Page 23: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Documents The scanner can scan documents ranging in size from business cards to LTR/A4. The document sizes that this scanner can scan are shown below. Align the centers Plain Paper Size Width: 54 mm to 216 mm (2.12" to 8.5") Length: 50.8 mm to 356 mm (2"...
  • Page 24 • 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 scan the photocopy. There are creases or Carbon paper fold lines. There are curls. The surface is coated.
  • Page 25: How To Place Documents

    How to Place Documents When placing long documents, pull out the document eject Scanning multiple documents extension support to match the length of those documents. Also, stand the eject stopper at the end of the eject support if necessary. Standard paper feeding should be used when scanning multiple documents of a standard size at one time.
  • Page 26: When Scanning A Document One Page At A Time

    • Before you place a document, check to make sure it does not Adjust the document guides to fit the width of the contain paper clips, staples, or other small metal objects. These document to be scanned. items may cause a fire or electrical shock, damage the document, or cause a paper jam or scanner malfunction.
  • Page 27 Place the document as described in the “Scanning multiple documents” procedure on p. Opens the scanner driver's Detail Settings screen. (See IMPORTANT p. 47) When scanning multiple page documents that are fastened together, such as invoices, place the documents so that the edge Click the [More] button.
  • 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 Opens the scanner driver's Detail Settings screen. (See scanner to thin paper mode. In thin paper mode, the placed document p. 57) is fed in a manner that prevents it from being damaged.
  • Page 29: Placing Cards

    Select the [Thin Paper Mode] check box. Place the card horizontally, with the reverse side facing you, and the top of the card facing down. CAUTION • Place the cards one at a time. • When scanning cards, place them to be fed horizontally. If you Click to close the dialog box.
  • Page 30: Placing Folded Documents

    IMPORTANT Placing Folded Documents Adjust the document guides to fit the width of the document. Folio Scan enables you to scan documents that are larger than LTR/ Otherwise, the image may scan as skewed or shifted. A4 and therefore do not fit in the feeder. To use the function, fold the document in half lengthwise and place it into the feeder.
  • Page 31 Open the [Feeding] tab. Set [Scanning Side] to [Folio]. Select the [Non Separation Feeding Mode] check box. Click the [More] button. The scanner driver's Detail Settings screen opens. Select the [Non Separation Feeding Mode] check box. Click the [OK] button to close the settings screen. Click to close the dialog box.
  • Page 32: Setting The Long Document Mode

    Click the Start button, and then click [All Programs], normally 356 mm (14"), but you can scan documents up to 3,000 mm [Canon DR-M160], and [Canon imageFORMULA Utility]. (118.1") long by setting the scanner to the Long Document mode. imageFORMULA Utility starts.
  • Page 33 Click [CANON DR-M160 USB] and click [Properties]. Click [OK]. Scanner properties are displayed. Opens the scanner driver's Detail Settings screen. (See p. 47) Click to display the [Scanner Information] dialog box. The [Scanner Information] dialog box appears. Click [Maintenance]. Click the [Maintenance] tab, and then select a Long The [Maintenance] dialog box appears.
  • Page 34: Detecting A Document Double Feed

    Detecting a document double feed Select either the [Detect by Length] or the [Detect by Ultrasonic] check box (or both). This scanner includes a function to detect document double feeds. By using this function, the scanner will automatically stop when it detects that multiple documents have been fed at the same time.
  • Page 35 What to do when a double feed is detected Opens the scanner driver's Detail Settings screen. (See When not using the double feed detection ignore function p. 47) If a document double feed is detected during scanning, document feeding stops when the double fed documents are ejected. When this Select the [Double Feed Detection] check box, and then happens, the following error code is displayed in the Job No.
  • Page 36 When using the double feed detection ignore function If a document double feed is detected during scanning, document feeding stops when the double fed documents are ejected. The following error code is displayed in the Job No. Indicator of the operating panel, and the DFR button lights.
  • Page 37: Double Feed Retry

    Double Feed Retry Select the [Separation Retry] check box. 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 38: Scanning Methods

    Scanning methods Scanning with CaptureOnTouch Operating the scanner with the operating panel buttons What is CaptureOnTouch? You can start scanning by selecting a job from the scanner’s operating CaptureOnTouch is a scanning application that allows you to scan a panel. document with a simple operation by following the instructions on the Format for saving image files screen.
  • Page 39 Exiting CaptureOnTouch Hint • You can also start CaptureOnTouch from the Start menu. Click [Start] – [All Programs] – [Canon DR-M160] – [DR-M160 CaptureOnTouch]. Click at the top of the window to close the CaptureOnTouch main • When [Make CaptureOnTouch resident] is turned on by using the window.
  • Page 40: Scan First

    Operation Flow Scan the document • Click [Start] – [All Programs] – [Canon DR-M160] – [DR-M160 ▼ CaptureOnTouch]. Configure the output settings Hint ▼...
  • Page 41 IMPORTANT Set the scan method in the top screen. If you configure scanning conditions that consume a large amount of the computer’s memory, scanning may stop because of insufficient memory. If an error message appears due to insufficient memory while scanning is in progress, exit the application, change the scanning conditions, and then try scanning again.
  • Page 42: Select Scan Job

    Select Scan Job Configure the settings related to output and then output the scanned images. Register scanning settings from the scanning conditions to the output method as jobs, and then scan a document by just selecting the job that suits your purpose. This method is convenient when you want to repeat scanning using a set procedure.
  • Page 43 Enter the job name, and press the Enter key. Click [Output settings], and configure the output settings. The output setting items differ depending on the specified output method. For details on the setting items, see the Help of CaptureOnTouch. Hint Job numbers up to 9 are added (in numerical order) to the end of the set job name.
  • Page 44 Hint Hint • If you set [Enable continuous scanning] to [ON], you can • Clicking [Return to top] returns to the top screen of Select Scan Job. continue to scan additional documents after all the pages of the • When output methods apart from [Attach to E-mail] or [Print] are initial document are scanned.
  • Page 45: Operating The Scanner With The Operating Panel Buttons

    Operating the scanner with the Scanner Settings operating panel buttons By default, CaptureOnTouch scans with scanning conditions that match the document because scanning in full auto mode is enabled. You can start scanning by selecting a job from the scanner’s operating If you want to specify, for example, the scanning mode and document panel.
  • Page 46 Setting Basic Items Use advanced settings dialog box Configure scanner settings other than the basic items in the advanced Scanner settings include the basic items that are configured in settings dialog box (scanner driver). [Scanner Setting], and the setting items that are configured in the advanced settings dialog box.
  • Page 47 For details on the setting items, see the Help of the driver settings dialog box. 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 48 C Preview Controls Operation in Continuous Scanning Control the preview images and cancel or continue scanning with Screen the following buttons. If a document is scanned with either Scan First or Select Scan Job when [Enable continuous scanning] is set to [ON] in the Start screen, Tools (Name) Description the Continuous Scanning screen appears when all of the pages of the...
  • Page 49: Setting The Output Method

    Setting the Output Method CaptureOnTouch is provided with various output methods for • Email applications such as Windows Mail or Outlook Express (both processing scanned images. of which are standard applications provided with the operating The output method specification is common to Scan First and Select system) that support MAPI (Messaging Application Programming Scan Job.
  • Page 50 Other Output Methods TIFF In an environment in which Microsoft SharePoint Server has been introduced, you can send scanned images to a Microsoft SharePoint site. To do so, select [Save in Microsoft SharePoint] as the output method, and configure the setting for the image files to be sent. In [Multi-tiff settings], specify whether to save the scanned images as You must also open the advanced settings dialog box and configure a multi page file ([Save all pages as one file]) or single page files...
  • Page 51: Environmental Settings

    Back Up / Restore Environmental Settings Use the [Back Up] and [Restore] buttons to back up the configuration To configure the environmental settings of CaptureOnTouch, open the file (settings, registered jobs, etc.) of CaptureOnTouch and restore the [Environmental settings] dialog box. settings from the backup data.
  • Page 52 Maximum size of attached file [Plugin] Tab Select the [Display confirmation message if file size exceeds the On the [Plugin] tab, confirm the plugins that have been added to above] check box to display a confirmation message when an CaptureOnTouch. attached file exceeds the maximum size.
  • Page 53 [Back Up] button Back up the settings of CaptureOnTouch to a backup file (*.plist). You can store the initial settings of CaptureOnTouch by performing a Click [Preferences] from the [CaptureOnTouch DR-M160] menu while backup before you first use CaptureOnTouch. the main screen of CaptureOnTouch is displayed. The following describes the setting items of each tab displayed in the [Restore] button [Environmental Settings] dialog box.
  • Page 54 [Theme] Tab On the [Theme] tab, specify the appearance of the main screen of CaptureOnTouch. Select theme Specify the appearance type for the main screen of CaptureOnTouch with [Select theme]. [Plugin] Tab On the [Plugin] tab, confirm the plugins that have been added to CaptureOnTouch.
  • Page 55: Scanning With Captureperfect

    From the Windows task bar, click [Start] and then select [All Programs]. Hint Then click [CapturePerfect 3.1] followed by [CapturePerfect 3.1]. If [Canon DR-M160] does not appear, reinstall the scanner driver. (See p. 7) Click [Select Scanner] in the [Scan] menu. Set the default paper size and click [OK].
  • Page 56 Configure the scanning conditions. (See p. 57) If the placed document is removed, the scan will be interrupted and the [Continue Scanning] dialog box appears. To continue scanning, add a document and click [Continue Scanning] To stop scanning, click [Stop Scanning].
  • Page 57: Setting The Scanner Driver

    Setting the Scanner Driver When you scan a document in an ISIS compatible (CapturePerfect, Configure basic scanning conditions such as the mode, page size, etc.) or TWAIN compatible application, open the scanner driver and resolution, and scanning side. configure the scanning conditions and other settings. In addition, you can click the [Area] button and specify the area to be This section describes the configuration and functions of the scanner scanned.
  • Page 58 In addition, you can also click [Gamma] and set the gamma correction [Others] tab value for scanned images. [Image processing] tab Configure special scan method and image processing settings. Set the processing method for scanned images. [Feeding] tab Specify scanner operations related to document feeding.
  • Page 59 Simple Mode Advanced Mode When the scanner driver is opened from CaptureOnTouch, the following settings screen of the scanner driver appears. Hint When the Advanced Settings screen is called from some applications, the Advanced Settings screen may have the Simple mode and Advanced mode.
  • Page 60: Setting Basic Scanning Conditions

    • [Advanced Text Enhancement] and [Advanced Text Enhancement Setting Basic Scanning Conditions II] remove or process the background color and background surrounding text to enhance the text for easy reading. When This section provides an overview of the basic setting items that are [Advanced Text Enhancement II] is selected, you can make the text the minimum requirements when configuring the scanner settings.
  • Page 61: Confirming Basic Conditions For Scanning

    Dots per inch Select the scanning resolution. Confirming Basic Conditions for Scanning When you scan a document, make sure you confirm the [Color mode], [Dots per inch], [Page Size], and [Scanning Side] basic conditions in the settings screen of the scanner driver. •...
  • Page 62 Color mode Page Size Select the scanning mode. Select the page size that matches the document to be scanned. • [Advanced Text Enhancement II] removes or processes the background color and background surrounding text to enhance the text for easy reading. •...
  • Page 63 Scanning Documents of Unregistered Specifying the Scan Area Page Sizes Configure the following settings when you want to specify the area of the document to be scanned. Specifying an area You can register a non-standard page size that has not been registered as a page size by naming and registering it as a custom page size in the Custom Paper Size dialog box, which is opened from Specify the area of the document to be scanned in the Scan Area...
  • Page 64 Configuring Scanner Settings According to Purpose Set the scanning side setting to [Skip blank page] to delete the images Set the scanning conditions according to the scanning purpose. of the blank pages in the document. When you want to delete the images of the blank pages in two-sided documents Set the scanning side setting to [Skip Blank Page] on the [Basic] tab to delete the images of the blank pages in the document.
  • Page 65 When you do not want to scan colored lines and text When you want to enhance a particular color Specify the color (red, green, blue, all colors) to be ignored (dropped Specify the color (red, green, blue) to be enhanced in the color drop- out) in the color drop-out settings on the [Image processing] tab, and out settings on the [Image processing] tab, and that color will be that color will be removed from the scanned image.
  • Page 66 When you want to enhance contours in images When you want to make lines and text in scanned images thicker or thinner Adjust the edge emphasis setting on the [Image processing] tab. Drag the [Character Emphasis] slider in the [Image processing] tab to make lines and text in the scanned images thicker or thinner.
  • Page 67 When you want to enhance text that is difficult to read because of factors such as the background of the scanned document Select [Advanced Text Enhancement II] in the [Color mode] setting. The background behind the text is removed or processed so that the text is emphasized for better readability.
  • Page 68 When you want to detect multiple pages fed at the same When you want to match the orientation of images to the time text when scanning a mixture of pages with different text orientations Select the [Double Feed Detection] check box on the [Feeding] tab. You can enable either one or both of [Detect by Ultrasonic] and Select [Text orientation recognition] in [Document Orientation] on the [Detect by Length].
  • Page 69 When you want to rotate the images of a document placed horizontally to correct the orientation Select the [Text Orientation Recognition] check box. The text orientation on each page is detected, and the scanned image is rotated in 90-degree increments to correct the orientation. Specify the rotation angle in [Document Orientation] on the [Others] tab.
  • Page 70 When you want to use batch separation for scanning When you want to use multistream settings for scanning When you want to divide and scan a document, you can separate a Multi-stream allows you to output multiple different scanned images batch at the timing with which each next document is placed and with a single scan operation, and output scanned images with different scanned.
  • Page 71 A When you want to specify different scanning conditions for the front To scan barcodes and back pages of a document, select [Skip Blank Page] or [Both] for [Scanning Side] on the [Basic] tab in advance. B Specify the number of scanning conditions to apply in [Stream count of Front].
  • Page 72 When you want to remove dots and notches that appear in documents Click [Image processing] and select [ON] for [Erase Dot] or [Erase Notch] in the dialog box that appears. You can remove dots and notches protruding from object outlines that appear in documents from scanned images.
  • Page 73 When you want to save a scanner driver setting When you finish configuring a setting, click the [Save] button of [User Preference] to save the setting. The saved setting is registered to the list. You can delete a setting from the list with the [Delete] button, and save or load a configuration file with the [Back Up] or [Restore] button.
  • Page 74 Function Restrictions Depending on Color 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 [Others] Tab Setting value Contrast Setting value Prescan Detect Automatically...
  • Page 75 Not available for setting if either one of the following two conditions are met. • [Detection mode] in the [Auto Image Type Detection Settings] dialog box is set to [Color or Gray] • [Mode in case of binary] in the [Settings for in case of binary] tab is set to [Error Diffusion] Not available for setting if [Detection mode] is set to [Color or Gray] in the [Auto Image Type Detection Settings] dialog box.
  • Page 76 Advanced mode (Image processing dialog) Prevent Bleed Edge Background Character Through / Color Erase Setting value Erase Dot emphasis smoothing Emphasis Remove drop-out Notch Background Detect automatically Black and White Error Diffusion Advanced Text Enhancement II 256-level Gray 24-bit Color O: Available for setting X: Not available for setting 1) Cannot be set if the [Detect automatically] setting matches the conditions below •...
  • Page 77: More Advanced Scanning Methods (Batch Separation)

    More Advanced Scanning Methods (Batch Separation) Hint Batch Separation (Insert blank page) • This function can be used with the supplied CapturePerfect Recognizes blank pages as batch separators and performs batch software. Other applications that support this function include ISIS- separation (automatic file separation) when documents containing compatible applications.
  • Page 78 Print patchcode with a printer. In Windows 8.1/8, it is registered at the following location. 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 79 Place the documents in the scanner after inserting the In an application, specify a patchcode as a type of batch patchcode sheet in front of the page that separates the separation. files. When using CapturePerfect, select [Patchcode] in the [Batch Separator] settings.
  • Page 80: Maintenance

    Maintenance Daily Maintenance Clean the scanner on a regular basis, as described below, to maintain Cleaning the Inside of the Scanner peak scanning quality. Dust or paper particles inside the scanner may cause lines or CAUTION smudges to appear on scanned images. Use compressed air to •...
  • Page 81 • 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...
  • Page 82 Remove the retard roller and feed roller. (See p. 86, p. 87) 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 83: Adjusting The Reduction Ratio

    IMPORTANT Log on to Windows as an Administrator. Click the Start button, and then click [All Programs], [Canon DR-M160], and [Canon imageFORMULA Utility]. imageFORMULA Utility starts. Close the document eject tray. Hint In Windows 8.1/8, it is registered at the following location.
  • Page 84 Click [Canon DR-M160 USB] and click [Properties]. Scanner properties are displayed. Opens the scanner driver's Detail Settings screen. (See p. 47) Click to display the [Scanner Information] dialog box. Click [Maintenance] to display the [Maintenance] dialog box. Click the [Maintenance] tab and then change the value of [Reduction ratio adjustment].
  • Page 85: Replacing Consumable Parts

    Opening and Closing the Front Unit Replacing Consumable Parts The two rollers (feed roller and retard roller) installed in the scanner Open the document eject tray. are consumable parts. The feed roller and retard roller wear with scanning. If the feed roller and retard roller are worn, documents may not feed correctly and paper jams and double feeds may occur.
  • Page 86 Hint Close the document eject tray. The location of each of the consumable parts is shown below. Feed Roller Replacing the Feed Roller Retard roller (inside Open the roller cover. the front unit) 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 87 Replacing the Retard Roller Remove the feed roller. Open the roller cover. Install the new feed roller. Pull the left lever that secures the retard roller to the scanner, and remove the roller. Close the roller cover. ▼...
  • Page 88 Log on to Windows as an Administrator. Click the Start button, and then click [All Programs], [Canon DR-M160], and [Canon imageFORMULA Utility]. imageFORMULA Utility starts. Push the left side of the retard roller to secure it to the scanner.
  • Page 89 Click [Canon DR-M160 USB] and click [Properties]. Click [OK] to close the scanner properties. Scanner properties are displayed. Opens the scanner driver's Detail Settings screen. (See p. 47) Click to display the [Scanner Information] dialog box. Click [Maintenance] to display the [Maintenance] dialog box.
  • Page 90: Auto Power Off Setting

    Auto Power Off Setting Click [Canon DR-M160 USB] and click [Properties]. Scanner properties are displayed. The scanner automatically turns off if 4 hours elapse without scanning or another operation being performed. To disable this setting, follow the procedure below. IMPORTANT Log on to Windows as an Administrator.
  • Page 91: Removing The Document Feed Tray

    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 92: 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 93 Problem 6 Pages are missing. Problem 9 Multiple pages of scanned images cannot be saved to a single file. Solutions When the scanner driver’s [Scanning Side] setting is [Skip Blank Page], documents with very little black may Solutions • Depending on the file format, multiple scanned image be unintentionally skipped.
  • Page 94 Problem 11 Memory becomes insufficient and scanning stops. Solutions If you configure scanning conditions that use a large amount of the computer’s memory, scanning may stop because of insufficient memory. Although this depends on the computer’s memory size, the possibility of insufficient memory increases if any of the following scanning conditions overlap.
  • Page 95: Software Troubleshooting

    Software Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting problems and solutions for operating the supplied software (CaptureOnTouch and CapturePerfect). If scanning is too slow (1) Close other running programs, if any. (2) Scanning can be slowed down by memory shortage caused by memory-resident applications such as anti-virus programs.
  • Page 96: Useful Tips

    Useful tips Here are some useful tips for scanning documents. Can I copy or back up scanner setting configurations? CaptureOnTouch Where are scanned images saved? Can the save destination be Scanner settings are backed up from the Environment settings. See changed? also the following question, “Can I copy or back up CaptureOnTouch Images are saved to the following locations, according to program...
  • Page 97 CapturePerfect How do I print scanned data? The rules for the file names of scanned images and the folder in which CaptureOnTouch scanned images are saved can be set and then applied during • For Scan First scanning, select [Print] on the Output Method scanning.
  • Page 98: Clearing A Paper Jam

    Clearing a Paper Jam When paper jams are detected during scanning, the following error Pull the OPEN lever and pull open the front unit toward codes are displayed in the scanner’s display panel and scanning is interrupted. you. Paper jam error code When a paper jam or double feed occurs during scanning, use the following procedures to clear them.
  • Page 99 IMPORTANT Make sure to pull the document out carefully, without applying too much force. If the jammed paper tears while you are pulling it out, make sure to remove any remaining pieces from inside the scanner. Close the front unit by gently pushing it up on both sides until it clicks into place.
  • Page 100: 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. (See p. 7) IMPORTANT Log on to Windows as an Administrator. From the Windows task bar, click the [Start] button and then [Control Panel].
  • Page 101: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications Main Unit Scanning resolution (Primary Scan Lines x Secondary Scan Lines) 150 x 150dpi/200 x 200dpi/240×240dpi/300 x Type Desktop sheetfed scanner 300dpi/400 x 400dpi/600 x 600dpi Scanning Document Size Scanning Speed (Conditions: Core i7 2.8GHz CPU, 4 GB memory, A4 Plain Paper document size) Size:...
  • Page 102: Replacement Parts

    Hint on p. Only the Flatbed scanner unit101 can be used with CaptureOnTouch. • Contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service About Assigning Function to Start Button representative for detailed information about the replacement parts. When you connect Flatbed Scanner Unit 101, you can assign Scan...
  • Page 103: Dimensions

    Dimensions 230 mm (9.06") 280 mm (11.02") 366.4 mm (14.43") 606 mm (23.86")
  • Page 104: Index

    Index Adjusting the Reduction Ratio ............ 83 Setting procedure(Windows) ..........83 Editing .................. 42 Setting procedure(Mac) ............84 Registering ................42 Advanced Mode(Mac) ..............59 Select and scan ..............43 Auto Power Off Setting(Windows) ..........90 Job No. Indicator ................ 22 Job Select Button ...............
  • Page 105 Scanner Driver Basic Settings ..............60 Configuring Settings According to Purpose ......64 Scanning Glass Cleaning ................80 Separation Retry ................ 37 Setting procedure(Windows) ..........37 Setting procedure(Mac) ............37 Setup .................... 4 Simple Mode(Mac) ..............59 Start Button ................22 Stop Button ................
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