Setup Guide Read This First 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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Under factory default settings, the scanner will enter Low Canon U.S.A. Inc. Power mode after 12 minutes of inactivity. Although you can One Canon Plaza, Lake Success NY 11042, U.S.A. change the period of time before the scanner enters Low Tel. No. (516)328-5000 Power mode to up to 230 minutes, we recommend using the default setting.
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❏ Table of Contents Introduction ............. 1 Manuals for the Scanner ......... 2 Symbols Used in This Manual ......... 2 Important Safety Instructions ........3 Installation Location..........3 Power ..............3 Moving the Scanner..........4 Handling ..............4 About the Fingerprint Sensor (ScanFront 300P only)..........
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300/300P network scanner. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the scanner to familiarize yourself with its capabilities, and to make the most of its many functions. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.
❏ Manuals for the Scanner ❏ Symbols Used in This Manual The following manuals are provided with the Canon The following symbols are used in this manual to explain ScanFront 300/300P. Be sure to read these manuals procedures, restrictions, handling precautions, and thoroughly before using the scanner.
Important Safety Instructions To ensure the safe operation of this scanner, be sure to read the safety warnings and precautions described below. ❏ Installation Location ● Avoid exposing the scanner to rapid changes in temperature. If the room in which the scanner is The performance of this scanner is affected by the installed is cold but rapidly heated, water droplets environment in which it is installed.
When connecting ● If you have any questions regarding the power the power cord, make sure that the power plug is supply, contact your local authorized Canon dealer securely and completely inserted into the power or service representative for further information.
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Then, contact your local authorized Canon dealer ■ Leave sufficient space around the power plug so or service representative to have the unit serviced.
❏ About the Fingerprint Sensor ❏ Disposal (ScanFront 300P only) ● Prior to disposing of the scanner, initialize the ● The following actions may damage the sensor or scanner to ensure that the registered data is deleted. cause it to malfunction: ●...
ScanFront Setup Overview Follow the procedures below to set up the ScanFront 300/300P. Checking the Supplied Accessories (See p. 8) • Configuring the Date and Time and Confirming the Time Zone Confirm that all of the supplied accessories are included. Set the date and time and confirm the time zone by Removing the Packing Materials and Attaching logging in to the Web Menu.
Checking the Supplied Accessories After unpacking the scanner, confirm that the following accessories are included. In the unlikely event that any of these accessories are missing or damaged, contact your local authorized Canon dealer. Operation Guide The printed version of Operation Guide may vary depending on your region.
Removing the Packing Materials and Attaching the Feed Roller Remove all of the packing materials protecting the scanner, and attach the feed roller. Remove the orange tape (3 pieces) securing the CAUTION outer case. The open/close movement of the panel unit is linked to the up/ down movement of the document eject tray.
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Lift up the roller lock lever a, and slide it in the Lower the roller lock lever to lock the feed roller into direction of the arrow b. position. Close the roller cover. Make sure you hear a click, Align the notch in the shaft of the roller with the shaft which indicates the cover has returned to its original of the scanner, and place the feed roller into position.
Installing the Scanner and Connecting to a Network Before setting up the scanner, you need to move it to the installation site, and connect the AC adaptor and network cable. IMPORTANT For information on installation safety, see p. 3. ❏ Connecting the AC Adapter Follow the procedure shown below to connect the AC adapter.
Turning the Power ON and OFF Use the power switch to turn the scanner ON, and press the [Power off] button on the touch panel to turn it OFF. ❏ Turning the Power ON ❏ Turning the Power OFF Press the power switch to turn the scanner ON. The power Press the [Power off] button displayed at the bottom left of indicator lights, and the Home screen or the login screen the panel to turn the scanner OFF.
Configuring the Scanner Settings To set up the scanner, you must configure the [Network setting] items under [Administrator setting] on the scanner unit, and configure settings on the Web Menu (Administrator Mode). This section describes the network settings configured under [Administrator setting] on the scanner (see p. 14), and date/time configuration and time zone confirmation in the Web Menu (Administrator Mode) (see p.
❏ Network Settings Press [OK] to display the [Administrator setting] screen. Follow the procedure below to confirm and configure the No administrator password is set by default. device name and IP address needed to connect the scanner to a network. IMPORTANT •...
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Confirm the [Device name] and [IP address]. Press [Shift] to switch, the entry screen to capital letters. Enter the new device name (or IP address), and press [OK]. IMPORTANT • The device name is the name used to identify the scanner on the network.
❏ Configuring the Date and Time and Confirming the Time Zone When you finish configuring the network settings, log in to the Web Menu to set the date and time and confirm the time zone. For details on other settings, refer to the Operation Guide and ScanFront 300/300P INSTRUCTIONS (electronic manual).
Check the [Language/Timezone] setting. IMPORTANT • If the correct time zone is not set, the time stamps that are saved for the send time of e-mail messages, and for the saved image files will be incorrect. • When [Enable daylight saving time] is selected, the correct time may not be reflected.
Scanning Procedure This section gives an overview of the procedure for sending scanned images from the Home screen. For more details, refer to the Operation Guide or the ScanFront 300/300P INSTRUCTIONS (electronic manual). Place a document in the scanner. Hint Select a transfer destination by pressing a •...
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Confirm that the selected address has a check mark, and press [Next]. • Press [Abort] to cancel the scanned images and return to the Scan/Delivery Options screen. The [Scan / Delivery Options] screen appears. • Press the [Continue] button to resume scanning. •...
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Confirm the address and press [OK] to send the Hint scanned image. When the preview image is enlarged, you can drag your finger on the image to scroll. The scanner sends the image file and returns to the Home screen. Hint The screen that appears after images are sent can be selected in the settings.
Supplied Applications The following applications are included on the supplied INSTRUCTIONS AND UTILITIES CD-ROM. ❏ ScanFront Service INSTRUCTIONS AND UTILITIES CD-ROM to install the software. ScanFront Service is software that supplements the For Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows Server network functions of the ScanFront.
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