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.
FCC REGULATIONS (For 120 V model) RÈGLEMENT SUR LE BROUILLAGE RADIOÉLECTRIQUE (For 120 V models) Document Scanner, Model M111131 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Setup Guide STEP 1 Please read first. Checking the Accessories If any of the items listed below are missing or damaged, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service representative. Scanner USB Cable USB 3.0 Type A/USB 2.0 Micro B (Length: 1.8 m) Power Supply USB Cable Reference Guide Setup Disc (DVD-ROM) Warranty Card (U.S.A. and Canada only) • Items included in this manual are subject to change without notice.
Third-Party Software Cloud Service Software The following software applications are also included on the supplied Setup Disc. • Presto! BizCard Business card management software from NewSoft Technology Corp. For Mac OS X, run the installer (BizCard/BCRInstaller) from the Setup Disc to install. * Presto! BizCard is a registered trademark of NewSoft Technology Corp. • PaperPort® (Windows only) File management application from Nuance Communications Inc.
STEP 2 Installing the Software System requirements • Use the USB interface provided as standard with your computer. However, normal operation is not guaranteed with all USB interfaces, even if present as standard equipment on the computer. For details, consult your local authorized Canon dealer. • Scanning speeds are lower if your computer’s standard USB interface is USB Full-Speed (equal to USB 1.1.) • The USB cable you are using should be the one originally included with the scanner.
Installing in Windows 2 Click [Typical Installation]. IMPORTANT • Install the software before connecting the scanner to the computer. • Log on to Windows as an Administrator. • Close all other applications before installing the software. 1 Insert the Setup Disc into the drive of the computer. The setup menu automatically starts up when you insert the disc into the drive. (If the menu does not start up, execute setup.exe from the disc.
4 5 Click [Next]. Read the license agreement, and click [I accept the terms in the license agreement] and then [Next] if you agree to it. 8 6 Click [Install]. 7 When the driver installation is complete, click [Finish]. 8 Click [Next].
11 Specify whether to install plug-in for Evernote, Microsoft Read the license agreement, and click [Yes] if you agree to it. SharePoint and Google docs, and click [Next]. 10 Click [Next]. 12 When CaptureOnTouch installation is complete, click [Finish].
13 Select the language you want to use, and click [Next]. 15 When the User Manual installation is complete, click [Finish]. 14 Click [Next]. 16 Click [Exit] to finish installing the software.
Installing in Mac OS X 3 Click [Continue]. 4 Click [Continue]. IMPORTANT • Install the software before connecting the scanner to the computer. • Close all other applications before installing the software. 1 2 Insert the Setup Disc into the disc drive of the computer. Click [P-215 Installer]. 5 About Installation of Third-Party Software If you open the folder containing the software instead of selecting [P-215 Installer], you can choose third-party software applications for installation.
6 Click [Agree]. 7 Click [Install]. 8 9 Enter the user name and the password with administrator privileges, and click [OK]. 12 When the installation is complete, click [Close].
STEP 3 Connecting to a Computer Connecting the Scanner to the Computer Auto Start Switch Turn OFF the Auto Start switch on the rear of the scanner, and use the supplied USB cable to connect the scanner to the computer. There is an Auto Start switch at the rear of the scanner for setting whether to operate the scanner as a storage device. Depending on the position of the Auto Start switch, the scanner operates as shown below.
STEP 4 1 Turning the Power ON Hint Raise the feed tray slightly while pressing the feed tray release lever. In Windows, a balloon message such as shown below appears on the task bar. If you wait a while, automatic scanner recognition will end and the scanner will become ready to use. Ð When the scanner is properly connected to the computer, the (CaptureOnTouch) icon appears on the taskbar (or menu bar) as follows.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon imageFORMULA P-215 Document Scanner. Please read the following manuals carefully and familiarize yourself with the functions of the scanner before use to ensure you sufficiently understand the functions and make the most of the scanner’s capabilities. After reading the manuals, store them in a safe place for future reference.
Table of Contents Setup Guide ......................................................................... 4 Introduction ....................................................................... 15 Setting the Scanner Driver (Windows) ....................... 56 Configuration and Functions of the Scanner Driver .............. 56 Setting Basic Scanning Conditions ....................................... 57 Scan Panel ............................................................................
Uninstalling the Software.......................................... 111 Uninstalling on Windows ..................................................... 111 Uninstalling on Mac OS X ................................................... 111 Appendix .................................................. 112 Specifications............................................................. 112 Replacement parts .............................................................. 113 Dimensions ....................................
Before Using the Scanner Important Safety Instructions ● Avoid exposing the scanner to rapid changes in temperature. If the room in which the scanner is installed is cold but rapidly heated, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the scanner. This may result in a noticeable degradation in scanning quality. The following conditions are recommended for optimal scanning quality: Room temperature: 10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.
CAUTION Handling ● Do not install the scanner on a surface that is unstable, tilted, or subject to excessive vibrations. Doing so may cause the scanner to fall, resulting in personal injury or damage to the scanner. ● Never place small objects, such as staples, paper clips, or jewelry on the scanner. These items may fall into the scanner and cause a fire or electric shock.
Disposal When disposing of this scanner, be sure to follow all local ordinances and laws or consult with the retailer who sold you the scanner. When sending the scanner for repairs When a request is made for repairs, the scanner needs to be sent to the specified address. When sending the scanner, use the packing box in which it came. Firmly secure the scanner with packaging material when you place it in the packing box.
Features of the Scanner ● Two-Sided Scanning The scanner supports one-sided and two-sided scanning. Using the skip blank pages function enables you to scan without worrying about whether to scan one side or both sides of a document because scanned images of blank pages are not saved. ● Auto Color Detection The scanner detects whether the scanned document is in color, grayscale, or black and white, and saves the image accordingly.
● Scan First Pressing the Start button on the scanner automatically starts CaptureOnTouch Lite or CaptureOnTouch and scans the document in the feed tray when you use the Scan First function. ● Auto Detection of Document in Feeder An automatic start function is provided for detecting when a document is placed in the feeder and then starting scanning automatically. IMPORTANT Depending on the bundled software you are using, all of the preceding features may not be available.
Names and Functions of Parts Front View A I B C D J E K F G H A Document Feed Tray F Eject Outlet This tray is for feeding documents. Open it when scanning documents. This outlet is for ejecting documents when scanning is completed. G Card Slot B Feed Tray Release Lever Insert plastic cards here. Press this lever to release the document feed tray when opening the tray. H Card Guides These guides ensure that cards inserted in the card slot are fed straight.
K Start Button Rear View Press this button when you want to start scanning the document loaded in the feed tray. When the power of the scanner is ON, this button lights and indicates the status of the scanner as shown below. Start button status Meaning Lit The power of the scanner is ON. Flashing • Paper is jammed. • A double feed has been detected and the scanner has stopped. • The top unit is open. • Another scanner error has occurred.
Power Supply The power of the scanner is designed to turn ON when the feed tray is opened or closed. To turn the power ON or OFF, operate the scanner as described below. 2 Extend the front panel of the feed tray before opening the entire feed tray. The scanner turns ON, and the Start button lights. Turning ON the Power 1 Raise the feed tray slightly while pressing the feed tray release lever. IMPORTANT The Start button may blink slowly when the USB cable is connected and the feed tray is opened.
2 Turning OFF the Power 1 Close the feed tray. If the feed extension plates and document guides are raised, lower them. The scanner turns OFF. 3 Push the section (front cover) at the front of the feed tray to close it. IMPORTANT Do not close the feed tray while the document guides are spread open. This can damage to the scanner and result in malfunction. IMPORTANT • When not using the scanner, close the scanner’s Document Feed Tray or disconnect the USB cable.
Using an Auxiliary Power Supply Since this scanner is bus-powered, scanning can be performed with a single USB cable. However, scanning can be performed at a higher speed if you use the power supply USB cable or an AC adapter (sold separately). Connect the power supply USB cable or AC adapter (sold separately) to the power connector at the rear of the scanner.
Basic Operation Documents The scanner can scan documents ranging in size from business cards to A4/LTR. The document sizes that this scanner can scan are shown below. Document type Width Length Thickness (density) 2 Thickness Plain paper 50.8 to 216 mm (2 to 8.5") 70 to 356 mm (2.756 to 14") 1) 52 to 128 g/m (14 to 34 lb bond) 0.06 to 0.15 mm (0.0024 to 0.0059") Postcard 88.9 to 108 mm (3.5 to 4.25") 127 to 152.4 mm (5 to 6") 128 to 225 g/m2 (34 to 60 lb bond) 0.15 to 0.3 mm (0.0059 to 0.
• Scanning the following types of documents can cause a paper jam or malfunction. To scan such a document, make a photocopy of the document and then scan the photocopy. There are creases or fold lines. Carbon paper There are curls. The surface is coated. There are tears. Extremely thin document such as semi-transparent thin paper. There are clips or staples. Documents with excessive paper dust particles.
How to Place Documents 1 2 3 Open the feed tray to turn ON the scanner. (See p. 25) Load the document. • Before you load the document, thoroughly fan the pages. Raise the document guides and feed extension plates. Feed Extension Plates • Load the document into the feed inlet of the scanner with the scanning side of the document face down and the top of the document pointing down. • Align the document guides with both edges of the loaded document.
IMPORTANT Placing Cards • When loading a multi-page document, place the pages of the document with their edges slightly askew. Use the card slot when scanning plastic cards. Use the following procedure to scan the cards one by one. 1 2 Open the document feed tray. (See p. 30) Turn the card face up, and insert the card straight into the card slot. When the edge of the card touches the slot, the rollers will move automatically.
Under Windows • Embossed cards may not be scanned correctly, depending on the type of embossment. 1 Setting the Long Document Mode The length of documents that can be scanned with the scanner is normally 356 mm (14"), but you can scan documents up to 1,000 mm (39.4") long by setting the scanner to the Long Document mode. 2 Start Windows and log in as a user with administrator privileges. Click the Start button, and then click [All Programs], [Canon P-215], and [Canon imageFORMULA Utility].
4 7 Click the [Maintenance] tab, and then select a Long Document mode. Click to display the [Scanner Information] dialog box. The [Scanner Information] dialog box appears. Select [Long Document mode (1,000 mm)]. 8 Click [Maintenance]. The [Maintenance] dialog box appears. 5 Click [OK]. Setting procedure under Mac OS X 1 2 3 4 5 6 Starts CaptureOnTouch. Click [Scan First]. 9 Select [Long Document mode (1,000 mm)]. 10 Click to close the dialog box. Click [OFF] of [Scan in Full Auto mode].
Scanning in Windows Scanning with CaptureOnTouch Lite (Windows) CaptureOnTouch Lite is a scanning application that comes preinstalled in the scanner. It can be used on a computer that does not have the scanner driver installed. 2 Open the feed tray, turn ON the scanner, and then load the document. For details, see “How to Place Documents” on p. 30. When you open the feed tray, the Start button on the scanner lights and the auto play screen appears.
4 IMPORTANT Double-click [ONTOUCHL.exe]. If you configure scanning conditions that require a large amount of the computer’s memory, scanning may be disabled. If an error message appears due to insufficient memory while scanning is in progress, exit the application and try scanning again using different scanning condition settings. CaptureOnTouch Lite starts, and the main screen appears. IMPORTANT Do not close the feed tray before the main screen of CaptureOnTouch Lite appears.
B Select the file format. If you select a file format other than BMP, you can click to configure advanced settings. PDF If you place the next document and click [Scan], scanning of the document starts. When scanning of all the documents is finished, click [Next step]. 7 Configure the settings related to output and then output the scanned images.
In [Multi-tiff settings], specify whether to save the scanned images as a multi-page file ([Save all pages as one file]) or single page files ([Create a file for each specified number of pages]). Scanner Settings By default, CaptureOnTouch Lite scans with scanning conditions that match the document because scanning in full auto mode is enabled. If you want to specify, for example, the scanning mode and document size, you can configure the desired scanning conditions in the scanner settings.
Page Size Setting of [Use advanced settings dialog box] Specify the page size of the document. If you specify [Match original size], the page size of the scanned document is detected and the images are saved at the detected size. Dots per inch Specify the scanning resolution. When [Detect automatically] is specified, the resolution is detected automatically from the content of the scanned document.
[Brightness] tab [Feeding] tab Configure the brightness and contrast of scanned images. Configure the feeding method for documents. [Image processing] tab [Others] tab Configure settings related to the processing of scanned images. Configure settings for specialized scanning and image processing.
C Preview Controls Control the preview images and cancel or continue scanning with the following buttons. Operation in Continuous Scanning Screen When [Enable continuous scanning] is set to [ON] in the Start screen, the continuous scanning screen appears when all of the pages of the placed document have been fed. You can confirm the scanned images and then continue scanning. Tools (Name) A B C A Thumbnail Display Area Displays the thumbnail images of the scanned document.
Taskbar Icons Environmental Settings CaptureOnTouch Lite will reside on the taskbar after it starts. The icon will appear in the taskbar’s notification area during this time. In the [Environmental settings] dialog box, you can configure settings related to CaptureOnTouch Lite operations and perform scanner maintenance. [Maintenance] tab You can click the icon and perform the following in the menu that appears.
Quitting CaptureOnTouch Lite Use the following procedure to quit CaptureOnTouch Lite. 1 Click the icon on the taskbar, and click [Exit] in the menu that appears. CaptureOnTouch Lite closes. 2 Close the feed tray. The scanner turns OFF. 3 Disconnect the USB cable from the scanner and computer.
Scanning with CaptureOnTouch (Windows) Scan with Start Button What is CaptureOnTouch? Scan First is pre-assigned to the Start button of the scanner, so you can load a document and then start scanning by just pressing the Start button. You can also assign any job to the Start button. CaptureOnTouch is a scanning application that allows you to scan a document with a simple operation by following the instructions on the screen. Cloud Service Save to folder Save the file to a specified folder.
Exiting CaptureOnTouch Scan First To close the CaptureOnTouch window, click at the top of the window. This closes the window, but CaptureOnTouch will continue to reside in the system. To quit the CaptureOnTouch application, click (CaptureOnTouch icon) in the taskbar, and select [Exit] from the menu. Operation Flow Scan the document ▼ Configure the output settings ▼ Output the scanned images 1 2 Place the document in the scanner. Click [Scan First].
3 IMPORTANT Set the scan method in the top screen. If you configure scanning conditions that consume a large amount of the computer’s memory, scanning may stop because of insufficient memory. If an error message appears due to insufficient memory while scanning is in progress, exit the application, change the scanning conditions, and then try scanning again. A B Hint A Specify whether to enable continuous scanning.
5 Select Scan Job Configure the settings related to output and then output the scanned images. Operation Flow Register the job ▼ Select the job ▼ A Scan the document ▼ B Output the scanned images Registering and Editing Jobs In CaptureOnTouch, up to 10 jobs can be registered for use with Select Scan Job. A Configure the settings related to output. (See p. 52) B Click this button to output the scanned images. The button name differs for each output method.
2 4 Enter the job name, and press the Enter key. Click [Output setting], and configure the output settings. The output setting items differ depending on the specified output method. For details on the setting items, see the Help of CaptureOnTouch. 3 Specify the output method of the job. (See p. 52) Hint You can assign the job to the Start button by selecting [Start button] for [Button assignment]. (See p.
Selecting a Job and Scanning 1 3 Click the Start button. Place the document in the scanner. (See p. 30) The top screen of Select Scan Job appears. 2 Click a job. The document is scanned. While scanning is in progress, the number of pages scanned is displayed in addition to the scanner settings. When all the pages of the document are scanned, the scanned images are output according to the registered job settings and the complete screen appears.
Hint • Clicking [Return to top] returns to the top screen of Select Scan Job. • When [Attach to E-mail] or [Print] is specified as the output method, you can click [Open storage folder] to open the folder in which the scanned images were saved. When [Enable continuous scanning] is set to [ON] The continuous scanning screen (see p. 51) appears when all the pages of the document are scanned. If you want to scan another document, place the document in the scanner and then click [Scan].
Setting Basic Items Scanner Settings Scanner settings include the basic items that are configured in [Scanner setting], and the setting items that are configured in the advanced settings dialog box. The settings in the advanced settings dialog box are applied for settings other than the basic items. The settings in the driver settings dialog box are applied for any other settings.
Operation in Continuous Scanning Screen Use advanced settings dialog box Configure scanner settings other than the basic items in the advanced settings dialog box (scanner driver). To open the scanner driver, select [ON] and then click the button. When [Enable continuous scanning] is set to [ON] in the Start screen, the continuous scanning screen appears when all of the pages of the placed document have been fed. You can confirm the scanned images and then continue scanning.
C Preview Controls Control the preview images and cancel or continue scanning with the following buttons. Tools (Name) Setting the Output Method CaptureOnTouch is provided with various output methods for processing scanned images. The output method specification is common to Scan First and Select Scan Job. Description (Zoom in) Enlarges the preview image. (Fit page) Enlarges or reduces the preview image to fit the current window size.
Print • Save in Microsoft SharePoint In an environment in which Microsoft SharePoint has been introduced, you can save the scanned images to a Microsoft SharePoint site. When using this output method, open the advanced settings screen by clicking next to [Detail Settings], and configure settings such as the URL of the Microsoft SharePoint site, the account information, and the destination file settings. For details on the settings, see the Help (click the [Help] button in the settings screen).
Launch method setting [E-mail settings] Tab By default, CaptureOnTouch becomes resident in the system when you start your computer. Clear the [Make CaptureOnTouch resident] check box to not make CaptureOnTouch resident in the system. On the [E-mail settings] tab, set the maximum size for the image files to be attached to e-mail.
[Theme] Tab [Maintenance] Tab On the [Theme] tab, specify the appearance of the main screen of CaptureOnTouch. On the [Maintenance] tab, output the log file for maintenance of CaptureOnTouch. Select theme Specify the appearance type for the main screen of CaptureOnTouch with [Select theme]. [Plugin] Tab On the [Plugin] tab, confirm the plugins that have been added to CaptureOnTouch.
Setting the Scanner Driver (Windows) When you scan a document in an ISIS compatible or TWAIN compatible application (CaptureOnTouch, etc.), open the scanner driver and configure the scanning conditions and other settings. This section describes the configuration and functions of the scanner driver. Hint Depending on the ISIS compatible application, the application may have its own screen for setting scanning conditions.
[Image processing] Tab [Others] Tab Configure settings for specialized scanning and image processing. Set the processing method for scanned images. Setting Basic Scanning Conditions [Feeding] Tab This section provides an overview of the basic setting items that are the minimum requirements when configuring the scanner settings.
Color mode Scanning Side Select the scanning mode. Select which of the sides of the document to scan. If the scanning side is set to [Skip blank page], the images of blank pages are deleted when images are saved. • [Advanced Text Enhancement II] removes or processes the background color and background surrounding text to enhance the text for easy reading. If necessary, you can make the text in scanned images easier to read by adjusting the contrast on the [Brightness] tab.
Specifying the Scan Area If [Skip blank page] is selected, the [Setting] button is enabled, and you can adjust the level for judging whether pages are blank. Configure the following settings when you want to specify the area of the document to be scanned. Specifying an area Specify the area of the document to be scanned in the Scan Area dialog box, which is opened from the [Area] button on the [Basic] tab.
When you want to enhance the color red When you want to make lines or characters in the scanned images thicker Specify [Red Enhance] for [Color drop-out] on the [Image processing] tab to enhance the color red in the document. Drag the slider for [Character Emphasis] on the [Image processing] tab to make the lines and characters that appear in the scanned image thicker. When you want to enhance contours in images Adjust the edge emphasis setting on the [Image processing] tab.
When you want to match the orientation of images to the text when scanning a mixture of pages with different text orientations Advanced Text Enhancement II is suitable for scanning a document with a uniform background color and light text and background. If the background is non-uniform, such as a pattern, the background may not be able to be completely removed and the text may become difficult to read.
When you want to set the scanner conditions automatically When you want to use the multistream settings for scanning, select the [Use MultiStream] checkbox on the [Others] tab to display the setting items related to multistream, and then configure the setting items in the following order. Set [Full Automatic Mode] in [User Preference] to scan with scanning conditions that match the document.
Hint The following shows the setting conditions that can be set in the multistream settings.
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.
Scan Panel Settings for Third Party Software Scan Panel is software for controlling scanning operations such as feeding documents and stopping scanning when scanning multiple documents one after the other. Scan Panel runs when [Feeding Option] is set to [Panel-Feeding] in the settings dialog box of the scanner driver. In this case, the Scan Panel appears when you are not scanning and the scanner enters the wait state.
4 5 Click [Next]. Click [Advanced settings] when the following screen appears. Hint This wizard was not started for the purpose of performing a scanner test so we recommend clearing all of the checkboxes displayed for [Please select the steps you want to run]. 6 7 8 Click [Transfer image via native mode] of [Transfer Mechanism] and then click [OK]. Click [Next]. Click [Finish] to end the wizard.
Scanning in Mac OS X Scanning with CaptureOnTouch Lite (Mac OS X) CaptureOnTouch Lite is a scanning application that comes preinstalled in the scanner. It can be used on a computer that does not have the scanner driver installed. 2 Open the feed tray, turn ON the scanner, and then load the document. For details, see “How to Place Documents” on p. 30.
4 5 Set the scanning method. Click the Start button. A B Scanning of the document starts. When scanning of the whole document is completed, the output settings screen appears. A Specify whether to enable continuous scanning. When previewing the scanned image or splitting up a large document to scan in parts, select [ON] to enable continuous scanning. B Specify whether to scan the document in full auto mode.
6 PDF Configure the settings related to output and then output the scanned images. A B C D In [Multi-pdf settings], specify whether to save the scanned images as a multi-page file ([Save all pages as one file]) or single page files ([Create new file for this number of pages]). In [Compression mode], specify the compression mode ([Standard] or [High Compression]) for the PDF file. You can click to display a dialog box for specifying the compression rate. A Specify the file name for the scanned images.
JPEG Setting Basic Items Scanner settings include the basic items that are configured in [Scanner setting], and the setting items that are configured in the advanced settings dialog box. The settings in the advanced settings dialog box are applied for settings other than the basic items. The settings in the driver settings dialog box are applied for any other settings. You can specify the compression rate of JPEG images. C Specify the storage location for the scanned images. D Output the scanned images.
Scanning Side Advanced Settings Specify whether to scan only one side or both sides of a document. When [Skip blank page] is specified, any blank paged detected within the document is skipped during scanning. You can configure detailed scanner settings in the advanced settings dialog box. Automatically straightens skewed images When a document is scanned skewed, the skewed scanned images are detected and then straightened.
Operation in Continuous Scanning Screen Scanner Information Display and Maintenance You can display scanner information and perform maintenance in the advanced settings dialog box opened with CaptureOnTouch Lite. • Click in the advanced settings dialog box to display the [Scanner Information] screen. This screen allows you to view version information for the scanner driver and firmware, the total number of pages scanned, and the counters for the roller and separation pad.
C Preview Controls Control the preview images and cancel or continue scanning with the following buttons. Tools (Name) Menu Bar Icons CaptureOnTouch Lite will reside on the menu bar after it starts. The icon will appear in the menu bar during this time. Description (Zoom in) Enlarges the preview image. (Fit page) Enlarges or reduces the preview image to fit the current window size. (Zoom out) Reduces the preview image. (Rotate left) Rotates the image 90 degrees counterclockwise.
Environmental Settings Quitting CaptureOnTouch Lite Open the [Environmental settings] dialog box to configure settings related to CaptureOnTouch Lite operations. Use the following procedure to quit CaptureOnTouch Lite. 1 2 1 Start CaptureOnTouch Lite. If CaptureOnTouch Lite does not start, double-click [CaptureOnTouch Lite Launcher] in the [CaptureOnTouch Lite for Mac] folder. If you closed the main window after starting CaptureOnTouch Lite, open it again from the menu bar.
Scanning with CaptureOnTouch (Mac OS X) Scan with Start Button What is CaptureOnTouch? Scan First is pre-assigned to the Start button of the scanner, so you can load a document and then start scanning by just pressing the Start button. You can also assign any job to the Start button. CaptureOnTouch is a scanning application that allows you to scan a document with a simple operation by following the instructions on the screen. Cloud Service Save to folder Save the file to a specified folder.
Quitting CaptureOnTouch Scan First To close the CaptureOnTouch window, click at the top of the window. This closes the window, but CaptureOnTouch will continue to reside in the system. To quit the CaptureOnTouch application, click (CaptureOnTouch icon) in the menubar, and select [Exit] from the menu. Operation Flow Scan the document ▼ Configure the output settings ▼ Output the scanned images 1 2 Place the document in the scanner. Click [Scan First].
3 IMPORTANT Set the scan method in the top screen. If you configure scanning conditions that consume a large amount of the computer’s memory, scanning may stop because of insufficient memory. If an error message appears due to insufficient memory while scanning is in progress, exit the application, change the scanning conditions, and then try scanning again. A B Hint If a document is scanned when [Enable continuous scanning] is set to [ON], the continuous scanning screen (see p.
5 Select Scan Job Configure the settings related to output and then output the scanned images. Operation Flow Register the job ▼ Select the job A ▼ Scan the document B ▼ Output the scanned images Registering and Editing Jobs In CaptureOnTouch, up to 10 jobs can be registered for use with Select Scan Job. A Configure the settings related to output. (See p. 85) B Click this button to output the scanned images. The button name differs for each output method.
2 4 Enter the job name, and press the Enter key. Click [Output setting], and configure the output settings. The output setting items differ depending on the specified output method. For details on the setting items, see the Help of CaptureOnTouch. 3 Specify the output method of the job. (See p. 85) Hint You can assign the job to the Start button by selecting [Start button] for [Button assignment]. (See p.
Selecting a Job and Scanning 1 3 Click the Start button. Place the document in the scanner. (See p. 30) The top screen of Select Scan Job appears. 2 Click a job. The document is scanned. While scanning is in progress, the number of pages scanned is displayed in addition to the scanner settings. When all the pages of the document are scanned, the scanned images are output according to the registered job settings and the complete screen appears.
When [Check output after scanning] is set to [ON] Hint The Output Confirmation screen appears before the scanned images are output. Change the settings for the output method if necessary and then click the output button. The name of the output button differs for each selected output method. • Clicking [Return to top] returns to the top screen of Select Scan Job.
When Select Scan Job: Hint If a job is assigned to the Start button, the document is scanned and the scanned images are output according to the settings of the job. CaptureOnTouch ends automatically 5 seconds after the output process finishes. Scanner Settings By default, CaptureOnTouch scans with scanning conditions that match the document because scanning in full auto mode is enabled.
Dots per inch Hint Specify the scanning resolution. When [Detect automatically] is specified, the resolution is detected automatically from the content of the scanned document. The driver settings dialog box includes setting items that are the same as the basic items in [Scanner setting], but the setting for each of the them is stored separately. Which settings are used during scanning differs as follows depending on the setting of the [Use advanced settings dialog box] check box.
C Preview Controls Control the preview images and cancel or continue scanning with the following buttons. Operation in Continuous Scanning Screen If a document is scanned with either Scan First or Select Scan Job when [Enable continuous scanning] is set to [ON] in the Start screen, the continuous scanning screen appears when all of the pages of the placed document have been fed. You can confirm the scanned images and then continue scanning. Tools (Name) A (Zoom in) Enlarges the preview image.
Print Setting the Output Method CaptureOnTouch is provided with various output methods for processing scanned images. The output method specification is common to Scan First and Select Scan Job. Prints the scanned images with a specified printer. When you specify this output method, specify the printer for printing.
[Back Up] button Environmental Settings Back up the settings of CaptureOnTouch to a backup file (*.plist). You can store the initial settings of CaptureOnTouch by performing a backup before you first use CaptureOnTouch. To configure the preferences of CaptureOnTouch, open the [Environmental Settings] dialog box. Click [Preferences] from the [CaptureOnTouch P-215] menu while the main screen of CaptureOnTouch is displayed. [Restore] button Restore the settings from the backup file.
[Theme] Tab On the [Theme] tab, specify the appearance of the main screen of CaptureOnTouch. Select theme Specify the appearance type for the main screen of CaptureOnTouch with [Select theme]. [Plugin] Tab On the [Plugin] tab, confirm the plugins that have been added to CaptureOnTouch. Deleting plugins Click the [Delete] button to delete a plugin selected in the list.
Setting the Scanner Driver (Mac OS X) When you scan a document in an TWAIN compatible application (CaptureOnTouch, etc.), open the scanner driver and configure the scanning conditions and other settings. This section describes the how to open and the functions of the scanner driver. Hint When you access the settings screen of the scanner driver from a TWAIN compatible application, you can switch the settings screen between Simple Mode and Advanced Mode screens shown below.
• [Advanced Text Enhancement II] removes or processes the background color and background surrounding text to enhance the text for easy reading. • [Detect automatically] detects whether a document is color, grayscale, or black and white based on its content. When this is selected, you can configure detailed settings for the detection method. Refer to the Help for details.
Scanning Documents of Unregistered Page Sizes Also, if you scan the document when [Check the image of the first page] is selected, only one page of the document is scanned and the corresponding scanned image is displayed in the preview window. Configuring the following settings allows you to scan a document of an unregistered page size. When scanning a document of a non-standard page size, select [Add/ Delete] for [Page Size] to display the [Add/Delete Page Size] dialog box.
When you do not want to scan colored lines and text When you want to enhance contours in images Click [Image processing] and specify the color (red, blue, or green) to be ignored (dropped out) in the dialog box which appears, and that color will not be scanned. Click [Image processing] and adjust the edge emphasis settings in the dialog box which appears.
When you want to match the orientation of images to the text when scanning a mixture of pages with different text orientations When you want to detect multiple pages fed at the same time Select the [Double Feed Detection] check box. Select the [Text Orientation Recognition] check box. The text orientation on each page is detected, and the scanned image is rotated in 90-degree increments to correct the orientation.
When you want to set the scanner conditions automatically Clicking the [Add] button registers the current setting to [Favorite Setting List]. Use the [Delete] button to delete a setting from the list. Set [Full Automatic Mode] in [Favorite Settings] to scan with scanning conditions that match the document. Hint The preregistered [Full Automatic Mode] cannot be deleted from [Favorite Setting List].
Function Restrictions Depending on Color Mode Setting Some of the setting items are disabled as follows depending on the setting for [Color Mode] in the settings screen of the scanner driver.
Scan Panel Scan Panel is software for controlling scanning operations such as feeding documents and stopping scanning when scanning multiple documents one after the other. If you click [More] in the settings screen of the scanner driver and then set [Feeding Option] to [Panel-Feeding] or [Automatic Feeding] in the dialog box which appears, Scan Panel appears when the scanner starts. When scanning of the first document finishes, Scan Panel appears and the scanner enters the wait state.
Maintenance Daily Maintenance Clean the scanner on a regular basis, as described below, to maintain peak scanning quality. Cleaning the Inside of the Scanner Dust or paper particles inside the scanner may cause lines or smudges to appear on scanned images. Use compressed air to periodically clean dust and paper particles from the document feed opening and the inside of the scanner.
2 4 Open the feeder cover. Remove any dirt from the scanning glass, separation pad and rollers inside the scanner (parts shown in the figure). Use a clean dry cloth to wipe off any dirt on the scanning glass. Wipe off any dirt on the rollers with a cloth that has been dampened with water, and then wipe the rollers with a clean soft dry cloth. Remove the feed rollers before cleaning them. For details on removal, see “Replacing the Feed Roller” on p. 98.
Hint Replacing Consumable Parts This message only serves as a rough guide for when to replace the feed roller and separation pad. They may wear out sooner if, for example, a lot of pages with rough surfaces are scanned. The feed rollers and separation pad inside the scanner are consumable parts and will wear with scanning. If either the feed roller or the separation pad or both are worn, documents may not feed correctly and paper jams may occur.
3 7 Open the roller cover. 8 4 Slide the feed rollers to left. 5 Remove the feed rollers. 6 Slide the feed rollers to right. Completely close the roller cover so that it clicks into place. Make sure to close the roller cover so that it clicks into place. Failure to securely close the feed cover will cause document feed problems. 9 Attach the new feed rollers. Align the notch on the roller with the shaft on the main unit side. 99 Close the feeder cover.
Replacing the Separation Pad 4 Use the following procedure to replace the separation pad. 1 Attach the separation pad securely until it clicks into place. If the pad is not attached completely, feeding errors may occur. Open the feed tray. 5 2 Open the feeder cover. 3 Remove the separation pad. Attach the new separation pad. 100 Close the feeder cover.
Resetting the Counters 3 Make sure to reset the scanner’s internal counters using the following procedure whenever you replace the feed roller or separation pad. Click [CANON P-215 USB] and click [Properties]. The scanner’s properties appear. IMPORTANT This section describes the procedure to use when the Auto Start switch on the rear panel of the scanner is set to the “OFF” position.
5 9 Click [OK] to close the scanner properties. If you replaced the feed rollers, click [Reset] for [Current Rollers Count]. If you replaced the separation pad, click [Reset] for [Current Pad Count]. Under Mac OS X 1 2 3 4 5 6 Reset the counters. Start CaptureOnTouch. Click [Scan First]. Click [OFF] next to [Scans in the full auto mode]. Click the [Scanner setting] button. Click [ON] next to [Use advanced settings dialog box]. Click . This will open the advanced settings dialog box for the scanner.
Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions This section provides recommended solutions to common problems. If you have a problem that is not solved by the following, contact your local authorized Canon dealer. Problem 1 The scanner does not turn ON. Solutions (1) The scanner remains OFF while the feed tray is closed. When you open the feed tray, the scanner turns ON automatically.
Problem 6 Documents are not scanned according to the settings configured in the scanner driver. Solutions When you scan using a job registered with CaptureOnTouch, the registered job settings have priority over the scanner driver settings. Edit existing job settings, or create a new job using the desired scanning conditions. Problem 7 If white lines or streaks appear in scanned images. Solutions Clean both sides of the scanner glass, and the rollers.
Problem 12 Memory becomes insufficient and scanning stops. Solutions If you configure scanning conditions that use a large amount of the computer’s memory, scanning may stop because of insufficient memory. Although this depends on the computer’s memory size, the possibility of insufficient memory increases if any of the following scanning conditions overlap. • [Color Mode] is set to [24-bit Color] • A large page size (e.g. Legal) is specified as the [Page Size].
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.
Useful tips Here are some useful tips for scanning documents. What rules apply to scanned image file names? In CaptureOnTouch, scanned image file names are constructed according to the settings in the [File name settings] dialog box. This dialog box appears when you click the button on the [File name] on the Scan First output settings screen, and on the [Output settings] tab on the Register new job screen.
What’s the best way to scan business cards or photos? Set [Page Size] to [Match original size] (or [Detect automatically]) on the scanner driver settings screen, then scan. Alternatively, register the size of the cards or photos to be scanned. For details, see p. 58 (Windows) or see p. 90 (Mac OS X). How do I print scanned data? The settings can be configured in CaptureOnTouch as follows. • For Scan First scanning, select [Print] on the output method selection screen.
Clearing a Paper Jam When paper jams occur during scanning, use the following procedure to clear them. 3 WARNING Remove the jammed document from the feed side or eject side. Be careful when removing jammed paper. It is possible to cut your hand on the edge of a sheet of paper. 1 Remove any documents remaining in the feed tray. IMPORTANT 2 Carefully pull out the document without using excessive force. If the jammed paper tears, make sure that you remove any remaining pieces.
Hint When a paper jam or other problem occurs while [Rapid recovery system] is enabled in the scanner driver, the image of the last document that was scanned properly is saved before scanning is stopped. Therefore, you can quickly resume scanning after resolving the cause of the interruption. As the image of the document that was being fed at the time of the interruption may not be saved in such cases, be sure to verify the last scanned image before resuming the operation.
Uninstalling the Software If the scan driver, CaptureOnTouch is not operating normally, follow the procedure below to uninstall them. Then, re-install the software from the Setup disc. (See p. 7, p. 11) Uninstalling on Windows IMPORTANT Log on to Windows as an Administrator. 1 2 From the Windows task bar, click the [Start] button, and then [Control Panel]. Click [Uninstall a program] (or [Add/Remove Programs] for Windows XP). The [Uninstall or change a program] dialog box appears.
Appendix Specifications Main Unit Scanning resolution 150 x 150dpi/200 x 200dpi/300 x 300dpi/ 400 x 400dpi/600 x 600dpi Scanning Speed (Conditions: Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz CPU, 2 GB memory, A4 document size) When using USB 2.0 bus power: Grayscale Simplex 200 x 200 dpi 12 pages/min. 300 x 300 dpi 12 pages/min. Duplex 200 x 200 dpi 14 images/min. 300 x 300 dpi 14 images/min. 24-bit Color Simplex 200 x 200 dpi 10 pages/min. 300 x 300 dpi 6 pages/min. Duplex 200 x 200 dpi 10 images/min. 300 x 300 dpi 6 images/min.
Power Supply Using USB bus power (USB 2.0: 500mA (communication cable only), 1 A (in combination with power supply USB cable); USB 3.0: 900mA) Using AC adapter (sold separately): 6 V DC, 800mA Power Consumption USB cable only USB 2.0: 2.5 W, USB 3.0: 4.5 W USB cable and power supply USB cable USB 2.0: 5.0 W, USB 3.0: 7.0 W Power OFF 0.1 W or less Noise Not more than 66 dB Operating Environment Temperature: 10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F) Humidity: 25% to 80% RH 113 mm (4.45") 174 mm (6.
Index A E AC adapter (sold separately) ..................................................... 27 Advanced Mode ......................................................................... 88 Auto play screen ........................................................................ 35 Auto Start Switch .................................................... 13, 24, 34, 67 C Eject Outlet ................................................................................. 23 F Feed Extension Plate ...................
P T Paper Jam ................................................................................ 109 Power ......................................................................................... 14 Power connector ........................................................................ 24 Power Off Turning OFF ........................................................................ 26 Power On Turning ON .......................................................................... 25 Power supply USB cable ..
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