Theory of Operation
Scan from Platen
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The Scanner performs these steps during a scan of an original placed on the
platen.
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The exposure unit moves from the home position (stand-by position) reading
the calibration sheet to make a shading compensation.
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The exposure units moves to the stand-by position.
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Original image reading starts from the start position of original reading.
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When the original reading completes, it moves to scanner stop position.
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After the reading completes, the exposure lamp lights OFF and it moves to the
stand-by position.
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It moves again to detect the reference position.
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It moves to the stand-by position and stops there.
Home Position (Stand-by Position)
Reference
Position
Original Reading
Start Position
Shading
Original Reading
Reference Position Detection
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Original Reading
Finish Position
Scanner Stop
Position
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