Summary of Contents for Canon imageFORMULA DR-7090C
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Reference Guide Please read this manual before using the scanner. After you finish reading this manual, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
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In consideration of the right to use the SOFTWARE, you agree to abide by the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 1. GRANT OF LICENSE: Canon grants you the personal, non- exclusive right to use the SOFTWARE only on a single computer.
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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.
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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)
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DR-7090C: Model M11067 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 registered trademark of Canon Electronics Inc.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon imageFORMULA DR-7090C Document Scanner. Please read this and the following manuals thoroughly before using the scanner to become acquainted with its capabilities and make the most of its many functions. After reading the manuals, store them in a safe place for future reference.
This manual consists of the following chapters. Chapter 1 Before You Start Using the Scanner Provides an overview of the DR-7090C Chapter 2 Basic Operation Describes the basic uses of the DR-7090C Chapter 3 Maintenance Describes routine cleaning and roller replacement Chapter 4 Practical Examples...
Manuals for the Scanner ...v Symbols Used in This Manual ... vi How This Manual is Organized...vi Chapter 1 Before You Start Using the Scanner 1. Important Safety Instructions ... 2 Installation Location... 2 Removing the Transportation Screw ... 2 Installing the Securing Braces ...
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Chapter 1 Before You Start Using the Scanner 1. Important Safety Instructions ... 2 Installation Location ...2 Removing the Transportation Screw... 2 Installing the Securing Braces... 3 Power ... 3 Checking the Rear Cables ...4 Opening and Closing the Feeder ... 4 Moving the Scanner ...4...
Important Safety Instructions To ensure the safe operation of this scanner, be sure to read the safety warnings and precautions described below. Installation Location The performance of this scanner is affected by the environment in which it is installed. Make sure that the location where the scanner is installed meets the following environmental requirements.
E2020001 appears. Turn the power OFF, and remove the transportation screws and tag. • As the transportation screws are necessary when transporting the scanner, do not throw them away. Make sure to store them for later use. Installing the Securing Braces The securing braces prevent the scanner from tipping backward when the feeder is open.
(See p. 3.) Moving the Scanner ● The scanner weights about 41 kg (90.4 lb). To lift or move the scanner, always use two people, one on each side. Never attempt to lift the scanner by yourself.
■ Do not use power cords other than the power cord provided with this scanner. ■ Never try to take the scanner apart or modify it in any way, as this is dangerous and may lead to a fire or electric shock.
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Then, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service representative for further information. ■ Do not drop the scanner, or subject it to impact or strong shock. Should the scanner ever become damaged, immediately turn the power switch OFF, and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.
■ Turn OFF the power switch for safety when not using the scanner for a long period of time, such as overnight. Also, turn OFF the power switch, and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet for safety when the machine will not be used for an extended period of time, such as during consecutive holidays.
Features The main features of the DR-7090C are described below. Scanner Features ● High-speed scanning The feeder supports scanning of LTR/A4-size documents at speeds up to 70 pages per minute. ● Single-pass duplex (two-side) scanning When scanning two-sided documents with the feeder, the front and back sides of the document are scanned simultaneously.
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Erases the shadows that appear on scanned images form binding holes on the original document. Image with Binding Holes ● Skip Blank Page The scanner scans both sides of a document and skips saving the image of any side it determines to be a blank page. Two-Sided Documents...
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However, this function is only available when using CapturePerfect 3.0 (supplied with the scanner) or another application program that supports the Multi- Stream function.
Names and Functions of Parts The names and functions of the DR-7090C parts are shown below. Feeder a Feeder Cover Open this cover to clear document jams and clean the rollers. b Opening Lever Operate this release lever when opening or closing the feeder cover.
Connect the provided power cord here. CAUTION • Never touch the cables at the rear of the scanner. Disconnection of these cables can cause a malfunction of the scanner. • Take care to ensure that the vents never become blocked.
Operation Panel a Menu Key Press this key to cycle the display through the various user modes, as shown below. C o u n t O n l y M o d e T o t a l [ O F F ] L o n g D o c u m e n t S i n g l e - P a s s...
Optional Products The following options can be purchased and used on the DR-7090C, if they are necessary. Contact your sales representative. Stamp Unit The stamp unit affixes a stamp on document pages that are scanned using the feeder. The application can be used to turn stamping on or off.
1. Turning the Power ON ... 16 About the Power Switch ...16 2. Documents... 17 Types of Documents ... 17 3. Placing Documents onto the Scanner... 19 Loading a Document into the Feeder...19 Positioning a Document on the Flatbed (Platen Glass) ... 20 4.
IMPORTANT • When connecting the scanner to the computer using a SCSI cable, be sure to turn ON the scanner first, and then turn ON the computer. If you turn ON the computer first, the scanner may not be properly recognized by the computer.
If the documents are scanned with the ink or paste still wet, the scanner may malfunction. • If you scan a document written in pencil, the letters may not scan properly or the pencil may rub off onto the rollers and stain subsequent documents.
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• To avoid paper jams, damage to documents, and a scanner malfunction, do not feed the following types of paper. For such documents, scan one page at a time from the flatbed (platen glass). Wrinkled or creased Carbon-backed paper paper...
Placing Documents onto the Scanner This section describes how to load documents into the feeder and how to position a document page on the flatbed (platen glass) for scanning. CAUTION Handle documents with care. Improper handling of paper can cause paper cuts or other personal injury.
• When scanning NCR paper that is 11" x 17"/A3 or other large sizes, as well as paper that is very thin, the document may occasionally get caught in the paper eject mechanism. In this case, place an auxiliary sheet of paper in the document eject tray before scanning the document.
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Place the document onto the flatbed (platen glass) with the scanning side facing downwards. With the scanning side of the document facing downwards, align its corner with the arrow mark in the upper left corner of the flatbed (platen glass). Slowly and carefully lower the feeder back down.
• Check the stack and remove all clips, staples, pins, or any other type of metal or plastic fastener. They may damage the document, cause a paper jam, or scanner malfunction. • Do not open the feeder cover during scanning. This could damage the document, cause document jams, or damage the scanner. Scan Procedure The Feeding Option setting (see p.
IMPORTANT See “Placing Documents onto the Scanner” on p. 19 for information about placing documents onto the scanner. From the application you are using, execute the required command to start scanning. Scanning starts. When scanning of the document is complete, the application goes into the Ready Mode.
Load the document into the document feeder tray. The scanner detects the documents, and scanning starts. IMPORTANT See “Placing Documents onto the Scanner” on p. 19 for information about placing documents onto the scanner. When scanning of the document is complete, the scanner goes into the Ready Mode.
Scanning operations can be controlled by a scanning application program such as the CapturePerfect 3.0 software included with the scanner, or directly from the control panel of the DR-7090C, using the Job Function. This section describes the Job Function and provides an overview of CapturePerfect 3.0.
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(01 to 99). Place the document onto the scanner. IMPORTANT For details on how to place documents, see “Placing Documents onto the Scanner” on p. 19. Press the Start key. The image file is forwarded in accordance with the selected job.
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Click the [Start] button, then select [Settings] - [Control Panel]. Double-click [Scanners and Cameras]. The Scanners and Cameras dialog box appears. Hint The dialog box that appears may vary depending on the Windows version you are using. Select [Canon DR-7090C] and click [Properties]. Click the [Events] tab.
Select [Job Start Button] under [Scanner events]. Clear all the check boxes under [Send to this application] except for the [DR-7090C Job Tool] check box. Click [Apply]. IMPORTANT You cannot use the Job function if the [Disable device events] check box is selected.
[My Pictures] under the folder [My Documents]. Scan To Presentation This mode is useful when a compact scanner is used in an environment such as a conference hall, where it is connected to a large display or projector. By setting CapturePerfect for full-screen display before scanning, scanned images are displayed at full size on the screen.
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From the [Scan] menu, select [Select Scanner]. The [Select Scanner] dialog box opens. Hint Before the DR-7090C scanner can be used, it must be selected as the scanner for use with your application program. As the scanner selection procedure depends on the application program being used, refer to your application’s user’s manual...
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Feeding] is selected, once you have started scanning, each document placed in the Document Feed Tray is scanned, and when no document is loaded, the scanner enters the standby state. • If the [Automatic Feeding] Feed Option is enabled, scanning...
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When the [Continue Scanning] dialog box appears, verify that a document is loaded, and click either [Continue Scanning] or [Stop Scanning]. Hint If Use Continue Scanning dialog in the [Scan] menu is not checked, scanning finishes without displaying the Continue Scanning dialog box.
Scanner Settings Dialog Boxes The settings dialog boxes for the scanner appear according to the following structure, and the availability of some functions depend on the application you are using. For details, refer to the User Manual. Basic Setup Dialog Box Allows you to configure basic scan settings.
This section provides an overview of the basic setting items that are the minimum requirements when configuring the scanner settings. When you scan a document, make sure to confirm the [Mode], [Page Size], [Dots per inch], and [Scanning Side] basic conditions in the Basic Setup dialog box.
• Remove all jammed sheets of paper. Paper scraps left inside the scanner may be drawn into the scanner again, causing another paper jam or malfunction. • When opening or closing the feeder, take care not to get your fingers caught.
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Rotate the dial on your side of the scanner to remove any paper jammed inside the feeder. Hint • Rotating the dial to the right a reverse feeds any paper jammed inside the feeder. Gently pull the paper from the feeder as you rotate the dial.
Remove any paper jammed inside the feeder. Slowly and carefully close the feeder. CAUTION Lower the feeder slowly, taking care to avoid pinching your fingers. Failure to do so might result in personal injury. Paper Jam Causes Any of the following factors can cause paper to jam. If you experience paper jams, check the following points and take the required action: •...
About the User Modes You can configure the scanner settings with the user modes described below. User Mode Functions User mode functions are as follows: ■ Count Only Mode C o u n t O n l y M o d e...
IMPORTANT If you change the setting for the SCSI transfer speed or the USB short packet settings, turn OFF the scanner, and then turn it ON. ■ Setting Single-Pass Duplex S i n g l e - P a s s D u p .
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Chapter 3 Maintenance 1. Changing the Stamp Cartridge ... 42 2. Daily Cleaning... 44 About the Cleaning Cloth and Cleaning Paper ... 44 Cleaning the Main Unit... 44 Cleaning the Flatbed (Platen Glass) and Pressure Board...45 Cleaning the Feeder...46 Cleaning the Power Plug... 52...
Changing the Stamp Cartridge When using the optional stamp unit (see p. 14) to stamp scanned documents, you should use the following procedure to replace the stamp cartridge whenever the stamp mark becomes smudged or faint. Contact your sales reprentative or service representative to purchase a new stamp cartridge.
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Close the feeder guide and inner cover. CAUTION Take care to avoid pinching your fingers when closing the feeder guide and inner cover. Close the feeder cover. CAUTION Take care to avoid pinching your fingers when closing the feeder cover.
• Never clean the scanner with any kind of organic solvent, such as alcohol, benzene, or paint thinner. It might cause a fire and electrical shock, or cause the exterior of the scanner to disfigure or discolor.
Cleaning the Flatbed (Platen Glass) and Pressure Board A dirty flatbed (platen glass) or pressure board can cause soiling of scanned images, or document size detection errors. Clean the flatbed (platen glass) and pressure board periodically. Open the feeder. CAUTION Open the feeder carefully and slowly, taking care to avoid letting the feeder fall over backwards.
Slowly and carefully close the feeder. CAUTION Lower the feeder slowly, taking care to avoid pinching your fingers. Failure to do so might result in personal injury. Cleaning the Feeder Without periodic cleaning, a problem may be caused on the scanned image or the document may become soiled.
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Wipe the 13 rollers on the feeder guide with a cloth moistened with plain water and thoroughly wrung out. Next, wipe the rollers dry with a soft, dry cloth. Grasp the tab in the front to open the feeder guide. Wipe the four rollers with a cloth moistened with plain water and thoroughly wrung out.
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Close the feeder guide. CAUTION Take care to avoid pinching your fingers when closing the feeder guide. Close the feeder cover. CAUTION Take care to avoid pinching your fingers when closing the feeder cover. Open the feeder. Wipe the feeder roller (white) and platen roller (black) with a cloth moistened with plain water and thoroughly wrung out.
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IMPORTANT When you open the feeder cover and turn the dial located in the front, the platen roller rotates. When cleaning the platen roller, rotate the roller slowly while wiping it. Dial Pull the lever on the upper part of the feeder to open the scanning area on the feeder.
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Attach the cleaning paper to the scanning area cleaning tool. Open the inner cover. Wipe the platen roller located behind the inner cover with a cloth moistened with plain water and thoroughly wrung out. Next, wipe the roller with a soft, dry cloth.
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Close the inner cover. CAUTION Take care to avoid pinching your fingers when closing the cover. Remove the cleaning paper from the scanning area cleaning tool, and place the cleaning tool inside the cover. Close the cover for the feeder’s scanning area. CAUTION Take care to avoid pinching your fingers when closing the cover.
Slowly and carefully lower the feeder back down. CAUTION Lower the feeder slowly, taking care to avoid pinching your fingers. Failure to do so might result in personal injury. Cleaning the Power Plug If you leave the power plug connected to the power outlet for a long period of time, dust may accumulate at the power outlet, and cause a fire or electrical shock.
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Chapter 4 Practical Examples 1. Messages... 54 2. Troubleshooting ... 57 Status Display ... 54 Error Messages...55 Trouble Categories... 57 Problem and Solution... 57...
Messages There are two types of display panel messages: “status indicator messages” and “error messages” that appear when the scanner encounters a problem. Status Display The following messages appear on the display panel to indicate the scanner’s operating state: ■ Count Only Mode...
Solution: Check the size of the documents, and scan again. If this message appears when you are scanning documents of different sizes, set the mixed document mode to ON in the scanner settings to prevent this message from appearing. ■ Call for Service...
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Press any key on the operation panel to clear the message and enable normal scanning. Contact your local dealer or Canon service representative, and replace the reverse-side scanning sensor.
Troubleshooting This section describes the problems that may occur during use of the scanner and how to solve them. Trouble Categories The following trouble categories are addressed: • The Scanner Does Not Turn ON (See p. 57) • The “Wait” Message Does Not Disappear (See p. 57) •...
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✔ Was the PC turned ON before the scanner? IMPORTANT When using the SCSI connection, if the scanner is turned ON after the PC, it may not be properly recognized by the PC. If this does not solve the problem, consider the following...
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IMPORTANT It the scanner does not operate because of a system error, turn the scanner OFF and wait at least 10 seconds before turning it back ON. If errors continue to occur, reboot the scanner and computer.
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Check your documents carefully before loading. • Replacement rollers can be purchased as consumables. If performance is not improved after cleaning the rollers, contact your local Canon dealer or service representative. If this does not solve the problem, consider the following possible problems and causes: Problem Cannot scan from the feeder.
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If lines still appear on the image even after you clean the scanning glass and rollers, the scanning glass inside the scanner may be scratched. Contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service representative. Problem The scanned image is abnormal for certain documents. Cause...
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The Windows Events function is not configured properly. Solution Configure the Windows Events function settings so that [DR-7090C Job Tool] starts Problem Scanning is not performed and the “Send failed” message appears after selecting the job and pressing the Start key.
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Chapter 5 Appendix 1. Specifications... 64 Specifications for the Scanner ...64 Options...65 Consumables ...65 External Dimensions ... 66 2. Index ... 67...
Specifications Specifications for the Scanner Type Desktop ADF/flatbed scanner Document Size Width: 5.5" to 11.7" (139.7 mm to 298.1 mm) Length: 5.0" to 17.0" (128 mm to 431.8 mm) (Normal Mode) 5.0" to 24.8" (128 mm to 630 mm) (Long Document Mode)
Weight Approximately 90.4 lb (41 kg) Power Requirement AC 120 V (60 Hz), 1.8 A (max) AC 220-240 V (50/60 Hz), 1.2 A (max) Power Consumption 120 V model Operating: 218 W maximum Standby: Under 3.5 W 220-240 V model Operating: 210 W maximum Standby: Under 4.3 W Noise...
Job Function ... 25 Job Keys ... 13 Job Mode ... 26 Job Registration Tool ... 25 Manuals for the Scanner ... v Menu Key ... 13 Moving the Scanner ... 4 Names and Functions of Parts ... 11 New File Key ... 13 Opening Lever ...
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Set Keys ...13 Single-Pass Duplex ...39 Slide Guide ...11 Specifications ...64 Stamp Cartridge ...42 Stamp Unit ...14 Standard Feeding ...22 Stand-by Mode ...38 Start Key ...13 Stop Key ...13 Transportation Screw ...2 USB Connector ...12 User Mode Functions ...38 How to Set ...39...
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