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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 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 PARK, MELVILLE, NY 11747, U.S.A. Tel. No. (516)328-5000 RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS (For 120 V models)
  • Page 3 This is not an exhaustive list. • Microsoft, Windows, PowerPoint, and SharePoint are registered Canon is not responsible for how this scanner is used by an individual. trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United Please note that certain intellectual property is protected by copyright States and other countries.
  • Page 4 CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS MATERIAL. CANON ELECTRONICS INC. IS NOT LIABLE FOR THE STORAGE AND HANDLING OF DOCUMENTS SCANNED WITH THIS PRODUCT, OR THE STORAGE AND HANDLING OF RESULTING SCANNED IMAGE DATA.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon imageFORMULA DR-M140II Hint Document Scanner. The User Manual (electronic manual) will be registered to the Please read the following manuals carefully and familiarize yourself following location when the software is installed. with the functions of the scanner before use to ensure you sufficiently understand the functions and make the most of the scanner’s...
  • Page 6: Symbols Used In This Manual

    Symbols Used in This Manual 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. To use the scanner safely, always pay attention to these warnings.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Cleaning the Sensor Glass and the Rollers ......48 Before Using the Scanner......8 Replacing Consumable Parts..........51 System Requirements of Software....... 8 About the Canon imageFORMULA Driver Setting Tool ..54 Turning the Power ON ........... 9 Troubleshooting ......... 55 Turning Off the Power ............. 9 Common Problems and Solutions......
  • Page 8: Before Using The Scanner

    CPU: Intel Core i3 2.13GHz or faster For details, consult your local authorized Canon dealer. Memory: 4 GB or more • Scanning speeds are lower if your computer’s standard USB...
  • Page 9: Turning The Power On

    4 hours. you wait a while, automatic scanner recognition will end and the For details on how to disable this setting, see “About the Canon scanner will become ready to use. imageFORMULA Driver Setting Tool” on p.
  • Page 10: Important Safety Instructions

    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. information.
  • Page 11: Moving The Scanner

    Then, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service representative to have the unit serviced.
  • Page 12: Disposal

    OFF, and safe operation, follow the instructions of the warning carefully. disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. Then, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service representative to have the unit serviced. Disposal Do not install the scanner in a humid or dusty location.
  • Page 13: Features Of The Scanner

    Features of the Scanner The main features of the DR-M140II document scanner are described Full Auto Mode below. A Full Auto Mode is provided in CaptureOnTouch to allow scanning Compact Design under automatically determined conditions. Scanning conditions The scanner has a compact size of 313 mm (12.32") (W) x 93 mm such as the color mode and page size are set automatically based (3.66") (H) x 181 mm (7.13") (D) when the document feed tray is on the document being scanned.
  • Page 14 Text Enhancement Modes Sleep Mode The scanner is equipped with an Advanced Text Enhancement The scanner is designed to save energy by automatically entering mode to make it easier to read documents with dark backgrounds the sleep mode if 10 minutes elapse without scanning or another or documents with uneven backgrounds, and Advanced Text operation being performed.
  • Page 15: Names And Functions Of Parts

    Names and Functions of Parts Front View (With the Feed Tray Open) A OPEN Lever G Operating Panel Raise this to open the upper unit. A range of scanning operations can be performed with this, such as starting and stopping scans, executing registered jobs, and B Document Eject Extension Support cancelling double feed detection.
  • Page 16 I Feed Selection Lever Operating Panel Use this to change the way documents are fed. Set the lever to the lower position when scanning documents consecutively. Set the lever to the upper position when scanning documents one page at a time or scanning multi-page documents that are fastened together.
  • Page 17 Displayed Error Codes When a scanning error occurs, the following error codes are displayed in the Job No. Indicator. : displayed when the upper unit is open. : displayed when a paper jam is detected. : displayed when a double feed is detected while scanning. : displayed when a skewed document is detected.
  • Page 18: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Documents The scanner can scan documents ranging in size from business cards IMPORTANT to LTR/A4. The document sizes that this scanner can scan are shown The documents to be scanned must satisfy certain criteria. Read the below. following items carefully. Plain Paper •...
  • Page 19 • Laminated documents may not be scanned correctly, depending • When scanning cards, clear the [Detect by Ultrasonic] check box in on the document. the [Error Detection] tab on the scanner driver settings screen. (See • It is recommended that thin documents be fed one page at a time. p.
  • Page 20: How To Place Documents

    How to Place Documents Standard feeding is used to feed documents one page at a time. Non Switching the Feed and Eject separation feeding is used to feed bound or fastened multi-page documents or folded documents without separating them. Methods Feed and Eject Methods for Different Document Types Switch the feed and eject methods based on the type of document you are scanning.
  • Page 21: Placing Documents

    Placing Documents Switch the eject method based on the type of document you are scanning. Ordinarily, you should scan with the straight path tray at the rear Switch the feed method based on the type of document of the scanner closed (U-turn path). you are scanning.
  • Page 22 • 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 23: Placing Cards

    Placing Cards Placing Folded Documents Folio Scan enables you to scan documents that are larger than LTR/ Set the feed selection lever to the standard feeding 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 24: Setting The Long Document Mode

    Setting the Long Document Mode Place the document with the folded edge facing right and the top edge facing downward. The length of documents that can be scanned with the scanner is After placing the document, align the document guides with both normally 356 mm (14"), but you can scan documents up to 5,588 mm edges of the document.
  • Page 25 Click the Start button, and then click [Canon DR-M140II Click the [Control] tab. Series], and [Canon imageFORMULA Driver Setting Tool]. imageFORMULA Driver Setting Tool starts. Click the [Setting] button of [Hardware].
  • Page 26: Detecting A Document Double Feed

    Detecting a document double feed Depending on the length of the document, select [Long Document mode (1000 mm)], [Long Document mode This scanner includes a function to detect document double feeds. By (3000 mm)], or [Long Document mode (5588 mm)]. using this function, the scanner will automatically stop when it detects that multiple documents have been fed at the same time.
  • Page 27 What to do when a double feed is To use the double feed detection ignore function, open detected the [Others] tab and select the [Rapid recovery system] check box. When not 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.
  • Page 28 When using the double feed detection ignore function Buttons of Buttons of If a document double feed is detected during scanning, document [Rapid Recovery Operating Description feeding stops when the double fed documents are ejected. The System] Screen Panel following error code is displayed in the Job No. Indicator of the Saves the preview image as a operating panel, and the DFR button lights.
  • Page 29: Detecting Skewed Documents

    Detecting Skewed Documents Click the [OK] button to close the settings screen. This scanner includes a function that can detect when a document has Place the document as described in “Placing been fed at a slant. When this function is used, the scanner will stop a Documents”...
  • Page 30 Hint If [Rapid recovery system] is enabled in the [Others] tab of the scanner driver settings screen, the following screen appears instead of the above message screen. In such cases, reload the document and click [Yes] to continue scanning.
  • Page 31: Scanning Methods

    Scanning methods Scanning with CaptureOnTouch What is CaptureOnTouch? CaptureOnTouch is a scanning application that enables you to scan a document with a simple operation merely by selecting the screen panel. For details about the operations and functions, see the help of CaptureOnTouch.
  • Page 32: Setting The Scanner Driver

    Setting the Scanner Driver When you load the driver for the first time, the selected scanner and a [Basic] tab dialog for selecting the default paper size are displayed. Hint • These settings will apply when [Default] is clicked in the ISIS driver dialog box.
  • Page 33 [Image processing] tab Hint Depending on the ISIS compatible application, the application may have its own screen for setting scanning conditions. If the scanner driver is opened in such an application, setting items related to the functions provided by the scanner driver other than scanning conditions will be displayed on the [Basic] tab.
  • Page 34 [Feeding] tab [Others] tab Specify scanner operations related to document feeding. Configure special scan method and image processing settings. [Error Detection] tab User’s Guide Set the items to be detected as errors during the scan. Informs you about the settings changed automatically by the driver. In addition, displays the image for which settings were currently made, in the illustrations.
  • Page 35: Setting Basic Scanning Conditions

    Color mode Setting Basic Scanning Conditions Select the scanning mode. This section provides an overview of the basic setting items that are the minimum requirements when configuring the scanner settings. Confirming Basic Conditions for Scanning When you scan a document, make sure you confirm the [Color mode], [Page Size], [Dots per inch], and [Scanning Side] basic conditions in •...
  • Page 36 Dots per inch Scanning Documents of Unregistered Select the scanning resolution. Page Sizes 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 the [Save] button on the [Basic] tab.
  • Page 37 Configuring Scanner Settings According When you do not want to scan colored lines and text Specify the color (red, green, blue, all colors) to be ignored (dropped to Purpose out) in the color drop-out settings on the [Image processing] tab, and Set the scanning conditions according to the scanning purpose.
  • Page 38 When you want to enhance contours in images Hint Adjust the edge emphasis setting on the [Image control] tab. Moire reduction is enabled when the resolution is 300 dpi or less, and [High Quality Moire Reduction] is displayed when the resolution is 240 dpi or less.
  • Page 39 When you want to make lines and text in scanned images When you want to enhance text that is difficult to read thicker or thinner because of factors such as the background of the scanned document Drag the [Character Emphasis] slider in the [Image processing] tab to make lines and text in the scanned images thicker or thinner.
  • Page 40 When you want to detect multiple pages fed at the same When you want to rotate the images of a document placed time horizontally to correct the orientation Select the [Double Feed Detection] check box on the [Error Detection] Specify the rotation angle in [Document Orientation] on the [Others] tab.
  • Page 41 • Set [Batch Separation] on the [Others] tab to [Auto]. When you want to use multistream settings for scanning Multi-stream allows you to output multiple different scanned images with a single scan operation, and output scanned images with different scanning conditions for each of the front and back pages (multistream settings).
  • Page 42 • Select the [Erase Dot] check box to automatically remove isolated Hint black dots (3 x 3 dot size) from white backgrounds (or white dots The following shows the setting conditions that can be set in the from black backgrounds). multistream settings.
  • Page 43 Function Restrictions Depending on 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 Detect Automatically...
  • Page 44 [Image control] tab Background Prevent Bleed Through / Setting value Edge emphasis Erase Dot Erase Notch smoothing Remove Background Detect Automatically Black and White Error Diffusion Advanced Text Enhancement Advanced Text Enhancement II Active Threshold 256-level Gray 24-bit Color (O: Available for setting, X: Not available for setting) Not available for setting if all of the following conditions in the [Auto Image Type Detection Settings] dialog box are met.
  • Page 45: More Advanced Scanning Methods

    More Advanced Scanning Methods Batch Separation (Insert blank page) Using a Patchcode for Scanning Recognizes blank pages as batch separators and performs batch DR-M140II supports batch separation (automatic file separation) separation (automatic file separation) when documents containing functions by using patchcodes. blank pages are scanned.
  • Page 46 Print patchcode with a printer. • When copying provided patchcodes to create different sized Click [Start] – [Canon DR-M140II Series] and then select patchcodes, ensure that the patchcode fits inside the effective [Patchcode] from the menu.
  • Page 47 In an application, specify a patchcode as a type of batch separation. Open the scanner driver settings screen and select [Patchcode] in [Batch Separation] on the [Others] tab.
  • Page 48: Maintenance

    Maintenance Daily Maintenance Clean the scanner on a regular basis, as described below, to maintain Cleaning the Sensor Glass and the peak scanning quality. Rollers CAUTION If scanned images contain streaks, or if the scanned documents • When cleaning the scanner and the inside of the scanner, turn OFF become dirty, the sensor glass or rollers inside the scanner may be the power switch and disconnect the power cord from the power dirty.
  • Page 49 IMPORTANT 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.
  • Page 50 Wipe the removed rollers with a cloth that has been Close the document feed tray. dampened with water and thoroughly wrung out. Reattach the retard roller and feeding roller. (See p. 52, p. 53) Close the upper unit by gently pushing down on the left and right sides.
  • Page 51: Replacing Consumable Parts

    Replacing Consumable Parts Raise the OPEN lever, and open the upper unit. The feed roller and retard roller 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 52 Replacing the Retard Roller Close the upper unit by gently pushing down on the left and right sides. Push until it clicks into place to make Unlock the roller cover and open it. sure that it is completely closed. Remove the retard roller. Close the document feed tray.
  • Page 53 Press the roller cover to close it. Remove the feed roller, detaching the left side first. Replacing the Feed Roller Install the new feed roller, attaching the right side first. Lift the securing lever for the feed roller forward. Slide the securing lever for the feed roller to the right. Slide the securing lever for the feed roller to the left.
  • Page 54: About The Canon Imageformula Driver Setting Tool

    Driver Setting Tool What is Canon imageFORMULA Driver Setting Tool? The Canon imageFORMULA Driver Setting Tool can be used to check the information of the scanner, or to configure the maintenance settings. Canon imageFORMULA Driver Setting Tool consists of the following tabs.
  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    (3) The computer’s USB interface may not support the be solved by cleaning, the internal glass may be scanner. The scanner cannot be guaranteed to scratched. Contact your local authorized Canon dealer. work with all USB interfaces. Problem 6 Pages are missing.
  • Page 56 Problem 7 Documents jam (or double-feed). Problem 10 Scanned images of multiple pages cannot be saved in a single JPEG or BMP (PICT) file. Solutions (1) If the roller has been installed correctly, clean it if necessary. Solutions Multiple scanned images cannot be saved in a single (2) Proper scanning may not be possible when JPEG or BMP (PICT) file.
  • Page 57: Software Troubleshooting

    Software Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting problems and solutions for operating the supplied software (CaptureOnTouch). 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. Close such memory-resident programs if necessary to free up memory space.
  • Page 58: Useful Tips

    Useful tips Here are some useful tips for scanning documents. Setting Description Where are scanned images saved? Can the save destination be Any specified text string to be included in the file changed? File name name. Images are saved to the following locations, according to program settings.
  • Page 59 How do I print scanned data? • For both Standard Scanning and Scanning Shortcut, select [Print] in the [Select output] panel. • To use this function, you need to install a plug-in. • The plug-in can be installed by selecting its checkbox when installing CaptureOnTouch.
  • Page 60: Clearing Paper Jams And Skewed Documents

    Clearing Paper Jams and Skewed Documents When paper jams and skewed documents are detected during Raise the OPEN lever, and open the upper unit. scanning, the following error codes are displayed in the scanner’s display panel and scanning is interrupted. Paper jam error code Skew detection error code When a paper jam or double feed occurs during scanning, use the...
  • Page 61 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 upper unit by gently pushing down on the left and right sides.
  • Page 62: Uninstalling The Software

    Uninstalling the Software If the ISIS/TWAIN driver or CaptureOnTouch is not operating normally, follow the procedure below to uninstall them. Then, re-install the software. See Setup Guide. IMPORTANT Log on to Windows as an Administrator. From the Windows task bar, click Start button  click [Windows System] ...
  • Page 63: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications Main Unit Loading capacity: 3 cards (non-embossed), 1 card (embossed) Type Desktop sheetfed scanner Scanning Sensor Contact image sensor Scanning Document Size Light source Plain Paper Scanning Side Simplex/duplex Size Width: 50.8 mm to 216 mm (2" to 8.5") Scanning modes Black and White, Error Diffusion, 256-level Length: 54 mm to 356 mm (2.12"...
  • Page 64: Replacement Parts

    When you connect Flatbed Scanner Unit, you can assign Scanning on p. Shortcut of CaptureOnTouch to the start button of Flatbed Scanner • Contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service Unit. representative for detailed information about the replacement parts.
  • Page 65: Dimensions

    Dimensions 181 mm (7.13") 313 mm (12.32") 165 mm (6.5") 250 mm (9.84")
  • Page 66: Index

    Index Numerics 2D code ..................14 Reset Counter ................54 Rollers Adjusting the Reduction Ratio ............ 54 Cleaning ................48 Auto Power Off Setting ............... 54 Replacing ................51 Barcode ................14 Scanner Driver Batch Separation ................ 40 Basic Settings ..............35 Configuring Settings According to Purpose ......
  • Page 67 For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) products, please visit www.canon-europe.com/sustainability/ and national legislation. This product should be handed over to a approach/. designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE).
  • Page 68 Bedingungen abgegeben werden. Rifiuti di Apparecchiature Elettriche ed Elettroniche, consultare la Als Endbenutzer und Besitzer von Elektro- oder Elektronikgeräten Direttiva RAEE, rivolgersi alle autorità competenti, oppure visitare il sind Sie verpflichtet: sito www.canon-europe.com/sustainability/approach/. • diese einer vom unsortierten Siedlungsabfall getrennten Erfassung zuzuführen,...
  • Page 69 RAEE (2012/19/ apparatuur naar www.canon-europe.com/sustainability/approach/. UE) y con la legislación nacional. Este producto debe entregarse en uno de los puntos de recogida designados, como por ejemplo, entregándolo en el lugar de venta al comprar un producto similar o...
  • Page 70 Du finner mer informasjon om retur og resirkulering av WEEE- hantera elektrisk och elektronisk utrustning (EE-utrustning) eller hos produkter på www.canon-europe.com/sustainability/approach/. handlare som är auktoriserade att byta in varor då nya, motsvarande köps (en mot en). Olämplig hantering av avfall av den här typen kan ha en negativ inverkan på...
  • Page 71 Αυτό το προϊόν πρέπει να παραδίδεται σε καθορισμένο σημείο wywozem odpadów domowych. Więcej informacji o zwracaniu i συλλογής, π.χ. σε μια εξουσιοδοτημένη βάση ανταλλαγής όταν recyklingu zużytego sprzętu elektrycznego i elektronicznego znajduje αγοράζετε ένα νέο παρόμοιο προϊόν ή σε μια εξουσιοδοτημένη θέση się w witrynie www.canon-europe.com/sustainability/approach/.
  • Page 72 (OEEZ) a podľa platnej връщането и рециклирането на продукти от излязло от употреба legislatívy Slovenskej republiky sa tento produkt nesmie likvidovať ЕЕО посетете www.canon-europe.com/sustainability/approach/. spolu s komunálnym odpadom. Produkt je potrebné odovzdať do určenej zberne, napr. prostredníctvom výmeny za kúpu nového podobného produktu, alebo na autorizované...
  • Page 73 (AEE). La manipulació inadequada d’aquest tipus de residus podria OEEO, obiščite www.canon-europe.com/sustainability/approach/. tenir un impacte negatiu en l’entorn i en la salut humana, a causa de les substàncies potencialment perilloses que normalment estan associades als AEE.
  • Page 74 Per a més informació sobre la devolució i el reciclatge de productes atkritumu savākšanas atbildīgo dienestu, pilnvarotu EEIA struktūru vai RAEE, visiteu www.canon-europe.com/sustainability/approach/. sadzīves atkritumu apsaimniekošanas iestādi. Lai saņemtu plašāku informāciju par elektrisko un elektronisko iekārtu nodošanu pārstrādei, apmeklējiet tīmekļa vietni...
  • Page 75 Za više informacija o tome gde možete da predate vašu staru opremu radi recikliranje, molimo Vas da kontaktirate lokalne gradske vlasti, komunalne službe, odobreni plan reciklaže ili Gradsku čistoću. Za više informacija o vraćanju i recikliranju WEEE proizvoda, posetite stranicu www.canon-europe.com/sustainability/approach/.
  • Page 76 Safety-related markings on the machine Marquages de sécurité sur la machine Marcature di sicurezza sulla macchina Sicherheitshinweise auf der Maschine Marcas de la máquina relacionadas con la seguridad Veiligheidsmarkeringen op de machine Makine üzerindeki güvenlik i aretleri [English] Switch (On) Power on [Français] Commutateur (Marche)
  • Page 77 [English] Switch (Push-On/Push-Off) Power on/off (no standby current) [Français] Commutateur (Appuyer pour Sous/hors tension (pas de courant de veille) mettre en marche/Appuyer pour arrêter) [Italiano] Interruttore a pulsante Alimentazione on/off (nessuna corrente di standby) bistabile (On/Off) [Deutsch] Schalter (Ein- und Ausschalten Ein- und Ausschalten (ohne Ruhestromaufnahme) durch Drücken) [Español]...
  • Page 78 [English] DC symbol Indicates direct current [Français] Symbole CC Indique qu’il s’agit de courant continu [Italiano] Simbolo corrente continua (C.C.) Indica la corrente continua Kennzeichnet Gleichstrom [Deutsch] Gleichstrom-Symbol [Español] Símbolo CC Indica corriente continua Geeft gelijkstroom aan [Nederlands] DC-pictogram [Türkçe] DC sembolü...
  • Page 79 CANON ELECTRONICS INC. 3-5-10 SHIBAKOEN, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 105-0011, JAPAN CANON U.S.A. INC. ONE CANON PARK, MELVILLE, NY 11747, U.S.A. CANON CANADA INC. 8000 Mississauga Road Brampton, Ontario L6Y 5Z7, CANADA CANON EUROPA N.V. BOVENKERKERWEG 59, 1185 XB AMSTELVEEN, THE NETHERLANDS CANON AUSTRALIA PTY.

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