Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1600 Basic Operation Manual page 202

ATTENTION
l The following types of documents must not be scanned:
- Documents attached with the metals such as paper clips or staples that can damage the inside
of the ScanSnap
Remove the metals for scanning.
- Documents on which the ink is still wet
Wait until the ink dries completely to scan these documents.
- Documents larger than 216 × 863 (mm)/8.5 × 34 (in.) (width × length)
- Documents other than paper such as fabric, metal foil and OHP film
l When you scan picture postcards, be aware that the picture side may get damaged. It is the
responsibility of the customer to scan picture postcards.
l When you scan plastic cards, in [Multifeed Detection] of the [Paper] tab of the
Window" (page 88), select [None] or [Check Length].
l Be careful of the following when you scan plastic cards:
- Cards that are bent may not be fed properly.
- If the surface of the card is dirty with grease marks such as fingerprints, perform scanning after
wiping the dirt off.
- When you scan plastic cards with strong luster, some parts of the image may appear lighter or
darker than the original.
Example: gold colored credit card
- When you scan embossed cards, put the embossed side down, and load the card in landscape
orientation.
- If the embossed characters are not coated in gold or silver and the background color of the card
and the color of the embossed characters are similar, it may be difficult for the ScanSnap to
recognize embossed characters.
In which case, performing the following may result in an improvement.
1. Click the [Option] button in the [Scanning] tab of the
a The [Scanning mode option] window appears.
2. Select the [Increase text contrast] checkbox.
Documents That Can Be Scanned Using the Carrier Sheet
The bundled Carrier Sheet is a sheet designed to transport documents through the ScanSnap.
You can scan documents that are larger than A4/Letter size, photographs, and clippings.
Conditions for documents that can be scanned using the Carrier Sheet are as follows:
l Do not use a damaged Carrier Sheet. Otherwise, it may damage or cause
l Be careful not to cut your finger on the edge of the Carrier Sheet.
Document type Documents that cannot be loaded directly into the ScanSnap
Paper weight
Up to 209 g/m
When scanning documents folded in half:
Up to 105 g/m
the ScanSnap to malfunction.
2
(55.7 lb)
2
(27.9 lb)
"ScanSnap Setup Window" (page
202
Scanning Documents with iX500
"ScanSnap Setup
88).