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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 400 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. ❏ About ScanFront 400 The ScanFront 400 is a network scanner that you can use without connecting to a computer.
❏ Manuals for the Scanner ❏ Symbols Used in This Manual The following manuals are provided with the Canon ScanFront 400. Be sure to read these manuals thoroughly before using the scanner. The following symbols are used in this manual to explain procedures, restrictions, handling precautions, and instructions that should be observed for safety. Setup and Operation Guide* Setup Guide Describes the procedure for setting up the scanner for scanning. Set up the ScanFront in accordance with the Setup Guide.
❏ How This Manual is Organized Chapter 8 Maintenance This chapter describes how to clean the scanner and replace the consumable parts such as rollers. This manual consists of the following chapters. Chapter 1 Before Use This chapter provides an overview of the ScanFront. Chapter 9 Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to respond when problems occur or warning messages appear. Chapter 2 ScanFront Setup This chapter describes the setup procedures and Administrator Settings of the scanner.
❏ Table of Contents Turning the Power OFF ......................................... 30 3. Configuring the Scanner Settings ..................... 31 Introduction.............................................................. 6 Administrator Settings ........................................... 31 About ScanFront 400............................................... 6 About the ScanFront 400 Web Application Mode.... 6 Manuals for the Scanner .........................................
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures Scan Settings ........................................................ 86 File Formats........................................................... 95 Security Settings for PDF Files.............................. 97 Send Settings ........................................................ 98 Batch separation using patch code sheets.......... 101 Using patch code sheets ..................................... 102 1. Flow of Scanner Operations.............................. 56 2.
Chapter 6 User Settings Language/Timezone............................................ 133 Date/time settings................................................ 133 Auto Logout ......................................................... 134 SNMP Settings .................................................... 134 1. User Settings................................................... 156 2. User Administration......................................... 157 3. Address Book Settings....................................
External Dimensions............................................ 202 Changing IP Addresses or Device Names .......... 170 Checking Detailed Information on the ScanFront 170 Displaying the Web Menu.................................... 171 Batch Processing................................................. 171 Importing/Exporting Administration Data ............. 172 2. Index ............................................................... 203 Chapter 8 Maintenance 1. Routine Cleaning...........................
Chapter 1 Before Use 1. Important Safety Instructions .............................14 Installation Location ............................................... 14 Power .....................................................................15 Moving the Scanner ............................................... 15 Handling ................................................................. 15 Disposal ................................................................. 17 2. Features of the ScanFront 400 ...............
Chapter 1 Before Use 1. 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 warm or humid locations, such as in the vicinity of a water faucet, water heater, or humidifier, and avoid locations where the fumes from ammonia, paint thinner, or other volatile chemicals may be present. ● Avoid locations that are subject to vibration.
Chapter 1 Before Use ❏ Power ● If you have any questions regarding the power supply, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service representative for further information. ● Connect only to a power outlet of the rated voltage and power supply frequency (either 120 V, 60 Hz or 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, depending on your region). ● Do not connect other electrical equipment to the same power outlet to which the scanner is connected.
Chapter 1 Before Use ■ The supplied power cord set is intended for use with this scanner only. Do not use it with other electronic equipment. In addition, do not use power cord sets other than the one supplied with the scanner. Doing so may result in fire or electric shock. ■ Never connect the power cord when your hands are wet. ■ Do not connect the scanner to a multiplug power strip. ■ Do not knot or coil the power cord, as this may result in a fire or electric shock.
Chapter 1 Before Use ■ Never place small metal 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. Should such objects ever fall inside the scanner, immediately turn the power OFF, and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. Then, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service representative to have the unit serviced. ■ Do not install the scanner in a humid or dusty location.
Chapter 1 Before Use 2. Features of the ScanFront 400 The main features of the ScanFront 400 are described below. ❏ ScanFront 400 ● Fast Document Feeding The scanner can scan a maximum of 45 A4 documents per minute. ● Compact Network Document Scanner The network document scanner has a compact design of 12.01" (W) × 9.96" (D) × 8.03" (H) (305 mm (W) × 253 mm (D) × 204 mm (H)) when the feed tray is detached. You can scan documents in a range of sizes from business cards to A4/LTR size.
Chapter 1 Before Use ● Job Buttons Pre-registering destinations and scan conditions as jobs enables you to scan by selecting a job button. ● Shared Address Book and Shared Job Button The Shared Address Book and Shared Job Buttons are available for use by all users. ● My Address Book and My Job Button In addition to the address book and job buttons shared by all users, a My Address Book and My Job Button are available for each user.
Chapter 1 Before Use ● Dropout and Color Enhancement Functions The scanner is equipped with a dropout function that allows you to specify one color (red, blue, or green) to omit, and a function to enhance a specified color when scanning. ● Text Enhance Mode The background color of the text are processed to enhance the text portions and make them easy to read. * This function may not work effectively for some documents.
Chapter 1 Before Use 3. Names and Functions of Parts The names and functions of the parts of the ScanFront are shown below. ❏ Front and Document Feed and Eject Trays b Document Eject Tray Open this tray when using the ScanFront. c Panel Unit Open this when there is a paper jam or to perform maintenance. (See p. 53.) d Touch Panel Touch this screen to operate the ScanFront. e Lock Lever Locks the panel unit. Pull the lever toward you to unlock the panel unit. (See p. 53.
Chapter 1 Before Use ❏ Rear j Document Eject Stopper This prevents the ejected documents from falling out of the document eject tray and aligns their leading edges. It can be moved to match the length of the document. The angle of the document eject stopper on the document eject tray will change depending on the volume of documents ejected. k Power button Press this to turn on the scanner. When pressed, the power indicator is lit. Use the Power OFF button on the touch panel to turn the power OFF.
Chapter 1 Before Use 4. Network Environment The network environment required to use the ScanFront is described below. To obtain details on your network environment, contact your network administrator. ❏ Network Environment ● SMTP (E-mail) Server The scanner supports an SMTP server, so you can send image files directly from the scanner by e-mail. ● FTP Server Transmission may not be possible depending on firewall settings.
Chapter 1 Before Use ❏ Directory Service Support ● Active Directory Active Directory is a directory service adopted by Windows 2000, and information registered to Active Directory can be used on other computers. The ScanFront allows user information registered to the domain server registered as the authentication server to be used for authentication to log in to the ScanFront. * A domain server that uses Windows NT Server for the operating system cannot be registered as an authentication server.
Chapter 2 ScanFront Setup 1. Before Setting Up the Scanner ..........................26 Installation Location ............................................... 26 Connecting the AC Adapter ...................................27 Connecting the Network Cable ..............................28 2. Turning the Power ON and OFF........................29 Turning the Power ON ...........................................29 Turning the Power OFF.......................................... 30 3.
Chapter 2 ScanFront Setup 1. Before Setting Up the Scanner Before setting up the scanner, you need to move it to the installation site, and connect the AC adaptor and network cable. ❏ Installation Location ● Avoid warm or humid locations, such as in the vicinity of a water faucet, water heater, or humidifier, and avoid locations where the fumes from ammonia, paint thinner, or other volatile chemicals may be present. ● Avoid locations that are subject to vibration.
Chapter 2 ScanFront Setup ❏ Connecting the AC Adapter Follow the procedure shown below to connect the AC adapter. CAUTION Make sure to use only the AC adapter and power cord included with the scanner. The shape of the power plug varies by country and region. a Connect the power cord and AC adapter. b Insert the plug of the AC adapter into the power connector. c Connect the power cord to the wall outlet.
Chapter 2 ScanFront Setup ❏ Connecting the Network Cable Insert the network cable connector (RJ-45) into the LAN port.
Chapter 2 ScanFront Setup 2. Turning the Power ON and OFF Use the power button to turn the scanner ON, and press the [Power off] button on the touch panel to turn it OFF. ❏ Turning the Power ON • When the power indicator is flashing but nothing appears on the touch panel, the Low Power mode has activated to temporarily stop scanner operations. To switch out of Low Power mode, press the power button. (See “Adjust the wait time until the Low Power Mode.” on p. 152.
Chapter 2 ScanFront Setup ❏ Turning the Power OFF Press the [Power off] button displayed at the bottom left of the panel to turn the scanner OFF. IMPORTANT • When restarting the scanner, wait at least 5 seconds after turning the power OFF before turning it ON again. • If the scanner stops responding, you can press and hold the power button to force shutdown. In such cases, any configured settings may be lost and startup may not be possible.
Chapter 2 ScanFront Setup 3. Configuring the Scanner Settings ScanFront setup is performed from the Administrator Settings of the Home screen. Configure network settings and other settings for using the ScanFront. ❏ Administrator Settings The following items are available for administrator settings. For details, see “Configuring Administrator Settings” on p. 34. Hint The some functions are not available for general users to configure in the User Settings.
Chapter 2 ScanFront Setup Setting Item Description Administrator Settings User Settings Language/Timezone Set the language displayed on the touch panel and the geographic region where it will be used. Yes (See p. 131) No Date/time settings Set date/time for the ScanFront scanner. Yes (See p. 131) No ScanFront Maintenance You can configure the display off setting, reset the roller counter, and configure the password. Yes (See p.
Chapter 2 ScanFront Setup Setting Item System Settings Description Administrator Settings User Settings Configure the settings for managing the scanner. Backup All Settings / Restore All Settings Back up or restore the scanner settings. Yes (See p. 144) No Version Info Display the version information, and update the version, of the ScanFront module. Yes (See p. 146) No System Administration Perform system administration for the ScanFront.
Chapter 2 ScanFront Setup 4. Configuring Administrator Settings Enter the administrator password and log in to configure administrator settings. ❏ Logging In to the Administrator Settings 2. Press [OK] to display the [Administrator setting] screen. No administrator password is set by default. Follow the procedure below to configure the [Device name] and [IP address] needed to connect the scanner to a network. 1. Press [Administrator setting]. The [Administrator Password] input box appears.
Chapter 2 ScanFront Setup ❏ Network Setting 3. Select the setting item to configure. Configure the device name and IP address used for connecting the ScanFront to a network with [Network Setting] of the Device Configuration screen. IMPORTANT • Configure network settings while the network cable is connected to the scanner. If the network cable is not connected to the scanner, you will not be able to verify or modify settings in the network settings screen.
Chapter 2 ScanFront Setup ❏ Administrator Password • If the DHCP server is enabled and the DNS server information is not obtained properly, clear the [Automatic retrieval of DNS server] check box and then enter the address of the each server. Configure the administrator password used for restricting login to the Administrator Settings with [Administrator setting] of the System administration screen. CAUTION Be careful with the administrator password.
Chapter 2 ScanFront Setup ❏ Backup/Restore Setting Information IMPORTANT Back up or restore setting information using a shared folder on the network at the following times. • Set [Allow remote operation] (see p. 152) to [ON] before performing restoration. If this is not set to [ON] before restoration, information for certain settings, including the language, time zone, and SNMP, will not be applied.
Chapter 2 ScanFront Setup ❏ Select Login Type ❏ Roller Counter Reset Configure the screen that appears when users log in with [Login type setting] of the System administration screen. For details, see “Login Screen” on p. 59. Reset the counter after replacing the feed roller when the scanner no longer feeds properly. For details, see “Replacing the Rollers” on p. 181.
Chapter 2 ScanFront Setup ❏ Format ScanFront ❏ Network Test Initialize the ScanFront clears all the settings registered to the ScanFront. Confirm whether communication is enabled between the ScanFront and other devices on the network. Enter the IP address of a device and press the [Connection test] button to ping the specified IP address and confirm whether communication with the device is enabled. Initialize the ScanFront at the following times. For details, see “Initializing ScanFront” on p. 196.
Chapter 3 Handling 1. Documents.........................................................41 Plain Paper.............................................................41 Business Card........................................................42 Card (plastic)..........................................................42 Passport ................................................................. 42 2. Preparing the Scanner.......................................43 Preparing the Document Feed Tray and Eject Tray ......
Chapter 3 Handling 1. Documents The ScanFront can scan documents in a range of sizes from business cards to A4/LTR. It is possible to feed documents of the following sizes and thicknesses depending on the feeding method used. ❏ Plain Paper • Always clean the rollers or scanning glass after scanning a document written in pencil. Scanning documents with pencil written on them may soil the rollers or scanning glass, cause stripes to appear in images, or dirty other documents.
Chapter 3 Handling ❏ Business Card CAUTION Size Width: 1.97" (50 mm) and above Length: 3.35" (85 mm) and above • When scanning cards, place them to be fed horizontally. If you place cards to be fed vertically, they may not be ejected properly, and cards that get jammed may be damaged when you remove them. • Embossed cards may not be able to be scanned correctly, depending on the type of embossment. • When scanning cards, set [Double feed detection by Ultrasonic] to [OFF] in the Detailed Settings screen.
Chapter 3 Handling 2. Preparing the Scanner When placing a document in the scanner, pull out the tray extension based on the size of the document and raise the document eject stopper if necessary. After placing the document, change the feed method (i.e., set [Non Separation Feeding Mode] to [ON] or [OFF]) in the ScanFront's Detailed Settings screen according to the type of document placed. ❏ Preparing the Document Feed Tray and Eject Tray Prepare the trays in accordance with the type of document. 1.
Chapter 3 Handling ❏ Changing the Feed Method ❏ USB Port Set [Non Separation Feeding Mode] to [ON] or [OFF] in the Detailed Settings screen according to the feed method of the document. You can insert a USB memory device into the USB port to store image files. OFF When you want to scan multiple documents while separating each sheet one at a time, set [Non Separation Feeding Mode] to [OFF].
Chapter 3 Handling • Use USB memory that is not write-protected. If the USB memory is write-protected, data cannot be written to the USB memory. • This scanner does not support USB memory equipped with password security, data encryption, or functions other than data storage. • Use a USB memory device that is formatted in the FAT16, FAT32, or exFAT file system. • Make sure that the USB memory has sufficient space to store images.
Chapter 3 Handling 3. Placing Documents When placing documents into the scanner, place them face down into the tray with the top edge of the document at the bottom of tray. ❏ Placing a Document 2. Fan the document. Follow the procedure below to place a document. 1. Adjust the document guides to be wider than the width of the document. 3. Place the document face down with its top edge at the bottom of the tray.
Chapter 3 Handling 4. Adjust the document guides to fit the width of the Sizes Larger than A4/LTR: Less than 40 sheets (22 lb bond (80g/m2)). Make sure stacks do not exceed 10 mm in height (including curls). document. ❏ Placing a Folded Document Folio Scan enables you to scan documents that are larger than A4/LTR and therefore do not fit in the feeder. (The maximum size is 11" × 17"/A3.) To use the function, fold the document in half lengthwise and place it into the feeder.
Chapter 3 Handling ❏ Placing a Card • For Folio scanning, set [Non Separation Feeding Mode] to [ON]. Place documents one at a time. • Adjust the document guides to fit the width of the document. Otherwise, the image may scan as skewed or shifted. When you want to scan a card, follow the procedure below to place the card. 1. Set [Non Separation Feeding Mode] to [ON]. Hint 2.
Chapter 3 Handling ❏ Placing a Carrier Sheet CAUTION When scanning a document that requires extra protection from damage, insert the document into an optional carrier sheet before placing it in the scanner. • Place the cards one at a time. • When scanning cards, place them to be fed horizontally. If you place cards to be fed vertically, they may not be ejected properly, and cards that get jammed may be damaged when you remove them.
Chapter 3 Handling ❏ Placing a Carrier Sheet for Passports When scanning a passport, insert the passport into an optional carrier sheet for passports before placing it in the scanner. 1. Set [Document type] to [Carrier sheet (passport type)] in the Detailed Settings screen. (See p. 94.) 2. Open the page of the passport that you want to scan • The maximum thickness that can be scanned is 33.53 lb bond (0.00591" (127 g/m2 (0.15 mm))). If the thickness exceeds 33.53 lb bond (0.00591" (127 g/m2 (0.
Chapter 3 Handling IMPORTANT • Depending on the condition of the carrier sheet or passport, the scanned image may be cut off and the scanner's correction functions may not operate properly. In such cases, specify a larger paper size (e.g., A4) in the [Page Size] setting. (See p. 86.) • If the size of the passport is significantly different from the size of the carrier sheet, document jamming may occur and the scanner's correction functions may not operate properly.
Chapter 3 Handling 4. Clearing a Paper Jam or Double Feed Error When a paper jam or double feed error is detected, feeding and scanning stops. 1. Check the displayed message. Hint If a paper jam or double feed error is detected at the first page of a document, the following messages appear. • If you press [Complete], the display returns to the previous screen. • If you want to continue scanning, reset the document before progressing with screen operations. Press [Continue] to resume scanning.
Chapter 3 Handling 2. Remove the scanned documents from the document eject tray, and any documents remaining in the document feed tray. 3. Pull the lock lever toward you and then fully open the panel unit. Lock lever Hint • If you want to continue scanning, clear the document first before touching the screen. After you reset the cleared document, press [Continue] to resume scanning.
Chapter 3 Handling 5. Close the panel unit and then place the document again. 6. Press [Continue] to resume scanning. IMPORTANT • If paper jams or double feed errors occur, set [Document type] to [Extra-thin paper] in the Detailed Settings screen. In addition, limit the number of documents placed on the scanner to about 10 sheets. • A dirty or worn feed roller, or documents stuck together as a result of static electricity are common causes of paper jams or double feed errors.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures 1. Flow of Scanner Operations.............................. 56 2. Turning the Power ON and OFF ....................... 57 Turning the Power ON........................................... 57 Turning the Power OFF ......................................... 58 3. Login Screen ..................................................... 59 Login Screen Types............................................... 59 When Using Server Authentication........................ 60 List Type Login ......
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures 1. Flow of Scanner Operations The procedure and screen transitions for the process from turning the scanner ON, to sending an image file are as follows. For descriptions of the various settings, refer to the appropriate reference pages. Turn the power ON (See p. 57.) No user is registered * When no user is registered and only the Shared Address Book and Shared Job Button are used Administrator Settings screen (See p. 105.) User Settings screen (See p. 156.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures 2. Turning the Power ON and OFF Use the power button to turn the scanner ON, and press the [Power off] button on the touch panel to turn it OFF. ❏ Turning the Power ON • When the power indicator is lit but nothing appears on the touch panel, Display Off has activated to turn the panel display off. You can touch the touch panel to restore the display. (See “Adjust the wait time until the display automatically turns off.” on p. 152.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures ❏ Turning the Power OFF Press the [Power off] button displayed at the bottom left of the panel to turn the scanner OFF. IMPORTANT • When restarting the scanner, wait at least 5 seconds after turning the power OFF before turning it ON again. • If the scanner stops responding, you can press and hold the power button to force shutdown. In such cases, any configured settings may be lost and startup may not be possible.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures 3. Login Screen The login screen appears at the startup when the scanner is turned ON. ❏ Login Screen Types Key in Type Login Screen There are two types of login screen: a list type login screen for selecting from a list of registered users, and a key in type login screen for entering a user name and password. List Type Login Screen Hint Set the type of login screen in [System administration] - [Login type setting] of the Administrator Settings screen.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures ❏ When Using Server Authentication ❏ List Type Login The login screen when you use server authentication is a key in type, and a list box is displayed for selecting Device Authentication and Server Authentication. Use the procedure below to log in to the list type login screen. 1. Select the user that will log in, and press the [Password] entry box. IMPORTANT The keyboard screen appears.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures ❏ Key in Type Login 2. Enter a password and then press [OK]. In the key in type login screen, enter your user name and password to log in. 1. Press the [User name] ([Password]) entry box. IMPORTANT Passwords are case-sensitive. Make sure to enter the password correctly. 3. Press [Login] to log in to the scanner. The keyboard screen appears. 4. The Home screen (or Job Button screen) appears.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures 2. Enter your user name (password) and then press 3. Press [Login] to log in to the scanner. [OK]. 4. The Home screen (or Job Button screen) appears. IMPORTANT • User names and passwords are case-sensitive. Make sure to enter the user and password registered during device authentication correctly. • If you do not know the user name and password registered for server authentication, contact the domain server administrator.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures 4. Screen Displayed after Login You can set the screen (Home screen or Job Button screen) that is displayed after a user logs in. (See p. 109 and p. 157.) ❏ Home Screen IMPORTANT If a user whose use of the Home screen is restricted logs in, the Home screen is not available. For details, contact the administrator. a b c a Select destination (E-mail, FTP, FAX, Shared folder, USB memory, and Printer) buttons These buttons open an address selection screen.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures ❏ Job Button Screen • Register and edit job buttons in the Administrator Settings screen or the User Settings screen. • If you are unable to edit a job button, the editing of job buttons has been restricted by the ScanFront administrator. For details, contact the administrator. This screen enables you to select a job button to scan using the conditions registered to the job button, and then send the image file. (See “Scanning Procedures” on p. 68.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures 5. User Settings Screen The User Settings screen enables you to edit the User Settings of the currently logged in user, perform registration or editing for the address book and job buttons, and edit passwords. For details, see “User Settings” on p. 156. ❏ User Administration Edit user names and email addresses and select the screen that appears after device login. (See “User Administration” on p. 157.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures ❏ Address Book Settings ❏ Change Password Perform registration for and manage address books. (See “Address Book Settings” on p. 159.) You can register a new user password or change a user password registered. ❏ Job Button Settings Hint The old password does not need to be entered in order to change a password. The new password that you entered is registered. Register and manage job buttons. (See “Job Button Settings” on p. 161.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures ❏ Show Operation History This allows logged-in users to refer to their operation history.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures 6. Scanning Procedures You can perform scanning from the Home screen or the Job Button screen. (See “Screen Displayed after Login” on p. 63.) ❏ Scanning From the Home Screen If you press the destination (E-mail, FTP, Fax or Shared folder) selection button in [Address type], the address selection screen opens to specify an address to send an image file. If you press the Printer destination selection button, configure the printer settings.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures ❏ Address Selection Screen If you select an address and then press [Next], the Scan / Send Settings screen appears. Set the scanning conditions and then start scanning. From the address selection screen, you can select the address to send an image file and register addresses. ❏ Scanning From the Job Button Screen a If you press a job button, the Scan / Send Settings screen appears.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures h [My E-mail address] Displays the email address of the currently logged in user when the user’s email address is registered and “Send to my mailbox” (p. 109) is enabled in the User Administration screen. Hint • The following icons are used to indicate the types of address. : E-mail : Shared folder : Fax : FTP : Group • Pressing an address adds a checkmark ( ) to the icon and selects the address. Pressing a selected address again clears the selection.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures ❏ USB Memory Screen The USB Memory screen enables you to specify the folder in the USB memory to save the image file. a b c d e f When you press [Direct FAX], the fax number entry box appears. When you press the entry box, the numeric keypad appears. a Path Enter the folder path of the USB memory. You can also press [Downward] to select a folder. b USB Memory Display Displays the inserted USB memory.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures ❏ Print Settings Screen d [Downward] button Enables you to move to a lower level folder in the USB memory. e [Edit] button Enables you to register new folders and edit folders. The print settings screen enables you to specify the printer on which to use FTP printing. a b c e d f [Format] button Enables you to delete all files on a USB memory device. (The file system will not be changed.) a Printer IP address Enter the printer's IP address.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures IMPORTANT Print settings vary depending on the printer. Print settings cannot be configured on the ScanFront. ❏ Scanning This section describes the procedure for scanning. If you want to save the image file to USB memory, specify the folder in the USB memory to save the image file in Steps 2 to 4. (See “USB Memory Screen” on p. 71.) 1. Select a destination. 2. Use [Address Book type] and [Address type] to Press a destination button to select a destination.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures IMPORTANT An address is not selected as an address to send data to if there is no checkmark, even if the background is shaded. 4. Make sure the selected address has a checkmark and then press [Next]. Hint When a different type of address is selected, you can confirm the selected address by pressing [Selected address] in the Address type drop-down list. 5. Set the scan conditions. (See “Scan / Send Settings” on p. 85.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures 6. Press [Start] to start scanning. 7. Check the document and go to the next step. Scanning stops after the document has been scanned. • Press [Complete] to go to the Send screen. • Press [Continue] to resume scanning. • Press [Cancel] to cancel the scanned images and return to the Scan / Send Settings screen.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures : Display the image of the next page. : Display the image of the previous page. : Move the viewing area around an image when an enlarged view of the image is shown. : Rotate the image 90 degrees counterclockwise. : Rotate the image 90 degrees clockwise. : Enlarge the image. : Reduce the image. Hint When the preview image is enlarged, you can drag your finger on the image to scroll.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures 9. Press [Send]. 10. Confirm the address and press [OK] to send the scanned image. The address confirmation message appears. IMPORTANT If a send error message appears, check the address settings and send destination and try again. 11. Returns to the screen set for [Screen after sending] in Send Settings of the Scan / Send Settings screen.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures 7. Registering and Editing Addresses If an address to which you want to send an image file is not registered in the address book or the information of a registered address has not been updated, use the procedure below to register a new address or modify an address in the address book. ❏ Registering a New Address E-mail Registration Screen 1. Make selections for [Address Book type] and [Address type], press [Edit], and then press [New].
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures • Use Proxy Connect to an external network via an HTTP proxy server. This is enabled when [Protocol] is set to an option other than [SMB]. • Name Enter the name to appear in the address book. • Host name Enter the name of the computer containing the publicly shared folder. • Folder path Enter the name of the shared folder and the path of the sub-folder to register.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures • Domain/Workgroup If the computer containing the shared folder is part of a domain, enter the domain name. • Save password Save the entered password. • Protocol Select the protocol to be used when sending by FTP. When performing encrypted communication, you can select [FTP], [FTPS (Explicit)], [FTPS (Implicit)] or [SFTP]. When [SFTP] is selected, you can select [Authentication Method]. • Name Enter the name to appear in the address book.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures • User name/Password Enter the user name and password for logging in to the FTP server. • Use passive mode Use passive mode for sending to the FTP server. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Use passive mode when normal communication with the FTP server cannot be established. However, be aware that communication may not be possible if the network is not functioning properly. Enter the user name and password of an account with write permission for the FTP server.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures • [Add] button Select addresses to register to the group from [Address Book type] and [Address type]. The selected addresses are displayed in the list. Group Registration Screen • Name Enter the name that you want to appear in the address book. IMPORTANT • When you add shared folders to groups, do not add multiple shared folders with different access privileges to one group.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures ❏ Modifying an Address 3. Press [Edit], and then press [Modify]. Modify an address when there is a send error because the information of the transfer destination registered for the address is wrong or has been changed. 1. Select the type of the address to modify and press [Detail Info.]. The edit screen for the address appears. 4. Modify the address. Hint For details on editing items, see “Registering a New Address” on p. 78. Detailed information for the address appears.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures ❏ Copying an Address 3. Select the type for the copy destination address book, and press [OK]. You can copy addresses between My Address Book and Shared Address Book. 1. Select the address book entry to copy. 2. Select the address, press [Edit], and then press [Copy]. The address is copied, and the address book of the copy destination appears. The Specify Destination and Confirmation screen appears.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures 8. Scan / Send Settings This section describes the scan settings and send settings for the scanner. e Details Displays detailed information for the address with the colored background. f [Deskew] button The scanner detects from the scanned image that the document was fed askew and then straightens the image. g [Prescan] button When scanning starts, the first page of the document is scanned and then scanning stops.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures ❏ Scan Settings i Scan Settings Sets the scan conditions. (See “Scan Settings” on p. 86.) j Detailed settings Configures detailed settings for scan conditions. (See “Detailed Settings” on p. 88.) k [Start] button Starts scanning. The scan settings include basic condition settings (page size, mode, resolution, scanning side, and brightness) and detailed settings for scanning.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures Resolution Hint Select the resolution for scanning. • Select [Auto size] to automatically detect the size of the scanned document. • When scanning a long document, select [Auto size (Long)]. IMPORTANT • A resolution of [240 dpi] or more cannot be set when [Auto size (Long)] is selected for [Page Size]. • A resolution of [400 dpi] or more cannot be set when [Folio] is selected for [Scanning Side].
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures Brightness Adjust the brightness to match the density of the document. Hint When you want to scan both sides of a document that has front and back sides of different densities, you can change the settings for the brightness of the front side and back side separately in the detailed settings and then perform scanning. Detailed Settings Press the [Detailed settings] button to open the Detailed Settings screen.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures IMPORTANT • Using the length of the first page of the document as a reference, the scanner determines a double feed when it detects a document with a length at least 1.38" (35 mm) longer or shorter than the reference length. • Set [Double feed detection by length] to [OFF] when scanning a document that contains pages of different lengths. Non Separation Feeding Mode Set [Non Separation Feeding Mode] to [ON] or [OFF] according to the feed method of the document. (See p. 44.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures Rotate +180 degrees Back Side • As you raise the value from the default setting, pages of the document that are blank become less likely to be skipped. Rotate the image of the back side 180 degrees during duplex scanning. Automatic Feeding When this is set to [ON], documents placed on the scanner will be detected and fed automatically. To end scanning, press [Cancel]. Hint The following two settings must be configured to enable [Rotate +180 degrees Back Side].
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures Detects skewing that occurs in documents during document transport and in scanned images and corrects it. page, such as when scanning thin documents with text or images on both sides. IMPORTANT Hint Bleed-through reduction cannot be set when the [Text enhance] mode is selected. The deskew function may not operate properly in the following cases. In such cases, disable the deskew function.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures Character Emphasis Back side Brightness/contrast Adjust the level of correction for text and line thickness. This is enabled when you scan both sides of a document and should be used when the document has front and back sides of different density. Select [Use back side brightness (contrast)] to change the settings for the brightness and contrast of the front and back sides of the document. Contrast Adjust the contrast for the images to scan.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures Front side (Back side) color drop-out Auto Color Detection Settings The color drop-out function has a “drop-out” effect that leaves out a specified color (red, blue, or green) while scanning, and a “color enhancement” effect that emphasizes a specified color. You can set each of these effects for the front side and back side. IMPORTANT The color drop-out settings are disabled when the scanning mode is set to [Color].
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures • Detection mode Specify the color detection mode. Depending on this setting, processing for scanned documents will differ as follows. Setting Value When a color document is detected [Color, Gray or Binary] [Color or Gray] [Color or Binary] Saved as a color image IMPORTANT • The [Auto color detect.] function cannot be used simultaneously with the color drop-out or prescan function. • The scanning speed may be reduced when the Auto Color Detection function is used.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures Feeder/flatbed TIFF format When a flatbed scanner is connected, select whether scanning will be performed on the ScanFront or on the flatbed scanner. When [Auto] is selected, scanning will be performed on the ScanFront when documents are placed on the ScanFront (ADF) or on the flatbed scanner when documents are not placed on the ScanFront. IMPORTANT • When [Auto] is selected, the scanning resolution will be limited to a maximum of 300 dpi.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures Select the compression rate for JPEG compression. The [Language setting] button enables you to select the language for character recognition. • Security settings If you set security settings to On and then press the [Settings] button, the Security settings screen appears, and you can configure the security settings for the PDF file. For details, see “Security Settings for PDF Files” on p. 97. • Create PDF/A-compliant file When set to [ON], create a PDF/A file.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures ❏ Security Settings for PDF Files Use permissions password to restrict editing security settings Apply security to the PDF file. The following settings are restricted by the permissions password. • Printing allowed This permits printing of the PDF file with a printer. • Changes allowed This permits editing of the PDF file; for example, adding and deleting pages. • Enable copying of text, images, and accessibility.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures ❏ Send Settings IMPORTANT • Make sure you set either [File name] or [Auto file name]. A message appears if you do not enter a file name and then set [Auto file name] to [None]. • When JPEG or PNG format is selected, or when TIFF or PDF format is selected and set as a single page, a 4-digit serial number starting from "0001" is automatically added to the end of the file name.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures • Logout The user is logged out after sending images. • Select screen after sending A dialog box for selecting the screen after sending images is displayed. Hint When no user is registered, the Logout option does not appear. Send index file Specify whether to send index files (metadata) with images. When sending index files, enter an index string. Index files are created according to the settings configured in the Administrator Settings or User Settings. (see p. 112).
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures Batch separation When [Patchcode] is selected and a patch code is detected among the scanned documents, batch separation is performed. For details, see “Batch separation using patch code sheets” on p. 101. When [Specified Pages] is selected, batch separation is performed after the specified number of pages. • Patchcode Orientation Configure this when [Batch separation settings] is set to [Patchcode].
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures • PATCH T When [OFF] is selected, the patch code sheet’s image is scanned without being saved when a PATCH T pattern is recognized. • Page Number Specify the number of pages when [Batch separation settings] is set to [Specified Pages]. When a sheet with this pattern is recognized, the file is separated with the image of the next sheet heading the next file. You can specify whether to save the patch code sheet image with the [Record the paper separated file] setting (see p.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures ❏ Using patch code sheets 4. Set [Batch separation settings] to [Patchcode], and configure the [Patchcode Orientation] and [Record the paper separated file] settings. For details, see see “Batch separation” on p. 100. This section describes how to scan while using patch code sheets for file separation. 1. Print the patch code sheets using a printer. The patch code sheets are stored in the following folder on the supplied instructions and utilities CD-ROM.
Chapter 4 Operating Procedures Creating patch code sheets Be careful of the following when copying patch code patterns to create patch code sheets of various sizes. IMPORTANT • Adjust the positioning so that the patch code is within the following detection area. 5 Patch Code 5 5 (Patch Code Detection Area) 94 Units: mm • When copying the patch code patterns, do not alter their original size. • Avoid contaminating or dirtying printed or created patch code sheets.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings 1. Administrator Settings ..................................... 105 2. User Administration ......................................... 107 Registering New Users........................................ 108 Editing Users ....................................................... 114 Restricting User Functions .................................. 115 Deleting Users ..................................................... 117 Deleting by Server Synchronization ....................
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings 1. Administrator Settings In “Administrator Settings”, you can configure the following settings. a c e g i d Device Configuration (See “Device Configuration” on p. 131.) Configure the settings of the ScanFront scanner. e Server Settings (See “Server Settings” on p. 137.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings i Certificates (See “Certificates” on p. 149.) Display and delete certificates. j Private Key (See “Private Key” on p. 150.) Display and delete Private Key to be used for Private Key Authentication when sending by SFTP.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings 2. User Administration In “User Administration”, you can register and manage the users of the ScanFront and restrict the functions available to users. • Job [Edit] Button: Register and edit My Job Button provided for each user. For details on the job button settings, see “Job Button Settings” on p. 124.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings ❏ Registering New Users 2. Enter the necessary information for each item, and then press [OK]. You can register new users. Hint IMPORTANT • When a user is registered, the display of the ScanFront scanner changes from the Home screen to the Login screen. (See “Login Screen” on p. 59.) • When an authentication server (see p. 140) is used, users that are logged in from an authentication server account are registered automatically.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings • Authentication Server: Device The authentication method for all newly registered users is “Device”, and user authentication is performed on the ScanFront (device). • Default Address Book screen Select whether to display [My Address Book] or [Shared Address Book] when opening the [Address selection] screen from the Home screen. • Default Job Button screen Select whether to display "My Job Button" or "Shared Job Button" when the Job Button Screen is displayed after login.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings Custom File Name Settings Specify the method in which file names used for saving scanned images are created. When you select to use custom file names during a scanning procedure, the image files will be saved under file names that are determined by the settings configured here. The order of the components that are included in the custom file name can be configured in the [Custom file name item setting] screen.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings • User name Select the [Enable] check box to include the user name in the file name. • Date Select the [Enable] check box to include the date in the file name, and select a format for the date in the list box. • Time Select the [Enable] check box to include the time in the file name, and select a format for the time in the list box. This allows you to configure the order of the components that are included in the custom file name.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings Index Settings Specify the content of index files (metadata) that are attached to scanned image files. The order of the components that are included in the index file can be configured in the [Index item settings] screen. IMPORTANT The following characters cannot be used in strings contained in the index file. &"'<> • Order of information Displays the components included in the index file in the order specified in the settings.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings • User name Select the [Enable] check box to include the user name in the index file. You can change the default field name (“User”) as necessary. • Date Select the [Enable] check box to include the date in the index file, and select a format for the date in the [Format] list box. You can change the default field name (“Date”) as necessary. • Time Select the [Enable] check box to include the time in the index file, and select a format for the time in the [Format] list box.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings ❏ Editing Users • File size Select the [Enable] check box to include the file size in the index file. You can change the default field name (“FileSize”) as necessary. • Number of Pages Select the [Enable] check box to include the number of pages that are in the scanned image in the index file. You can change the default field name (“PageNumber”) as necessary. • Destination path Select the [Enable] check box to include the destination path in the index file.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings ❏ Restricting User Functions For details on the settings, see “Registering New Users” on p. 108. You can restrict the functions available to a user. Hint IMPORTANT • When editing , the only setting that can be changed in the user settings is the default setting for "Default Address Book screen", "Default Job Button screen" or "Screen after Login".
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings 2. Set the function to restrict, and then press [OK]. • Restriction to Edit Restrict the editing of address books and job buttons. Deselect an address book or job button to disable editing for it. Hint Configure this setting to make only the existing addresses and job buttons available to the user. • Restriction to Use Restrict the use of the LDAP address book when use of an address book server is enabled in see “Server Settings” on p. 137.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings ❏ Deleting Users ❏ Deleting by Server Synchronization You can delete registered users. However, cannot be deleted. If the authentication server is enabled (See “Server Settings” on p. 137), you can delete the users who are not registered on the authentication server from the user list. 1. Select a user, and then press [Edit] - [Delete]. 1. Press [Edit] - [Delete by Server Synchronization]. A confirmation message appears. A confirmation message appears.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings ❏ Exporting Users 2. Enter the save location information. You can save the user data to a specified folder. Hint Export users when you wish to back up the users or move the user data to a different server because you are, for example, changing the server. 1. Select the users to export, and then press [Edit] [Export]. Hint • Press [Connection test] to check the connection for the entered host name.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings ❏ Importing Users Hint You can import exported user data. • Press [Connection test] to check the connection for the entered host name. • Press [Browse] to display the Shared folder screen and then specify the setting file. 1. Press [Edit] - [Import]. 3. For “How to write data”, select the action to perform when importing the user setting file. • Overwrite the file: Deletes the currently registered users and overwrites them with the imported user data.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings 3. Address Book Settings In “Address Book Settings” of the administrator settings, you can register entries in Shared Address Book available to all users. ❏ Registering New Addresses If an address to which you want to send an image file is not registered in the address book, you can register a new address. For details on how to register a new address, see “7. Registering and Editing Addresses” – “Registering a New Address” on p. 78.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings ❏ Copying Addresses ❏ Deleting Addresses You can copy addresses and register them as new addresses. For details on how to copy an address, see “7. Registering and Editing Addresses” – “Copying an Address” on p. 84. You can delete registered addresses. 1. Select an address, and then press [Edit] - [Delete]. Hint • Use this function when you want to copy an address in Shared Address Book and register it as a different address after changing some of the settings.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings ❏ Exporting Address Books 2. Enter the necessary information for each item. You can save the address book data to a specified folder. Hint • You can open the saved CSV file with software that supports CSV files such as spreadsheet software in order to check the structure of the file.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings ❏ Importing Address Books Hint You can import exported address book data. • Press [Connection test] to check the connection for the entered host name. • Press [Browse] to display the Shared folder screen and then specify the host and shared folder. 1. Press [Edit] - [Import]. 3. For “How to write data”, select the action to perform when importing the address book setting file.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings 4. Job Button Settings In “Job Button Settings” of the administrator settings, you can register job buttons to Shared Job Button available to all users. f Jump Keys Use these keys to find specific Job Buttons when there are many Job Buttons displayed, for example. a b ❏ Registering New Job Buttons You can register new job buttons. c d e 1. Press [Edit] - [New Job Button]. f a Job Button Type Manage Shared Job Button.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings 2. Enter the necessary information for each item, and • Skip Scan Setting Screen Starts scanning without displaying the Scan Setting screen when the job button is pressed. then press [OK]. IMPORTANT If you select [Skip Scan Setting Screen], scanning starts as soon as the job button is pressed, regardless of whether or not a document is inserted. • Custom File Name Settings Display the Custom file name Settings screen. (See “Custom File Name Settings” on p. 126.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings Custom File Name Settings those in the “Custom File Name Settings” (see p. 110) under User Administration. Specify the method in which file names used for saving scanned images are created. Index Settings Specify whether to attach metadata (index files) to scanned images. • File name Specify a name for the image file to be sent. • When you select this Job Button Specify whether the file name entry screen appears when you start scanning with the job button.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings ❏ Copying Job Buttons 2. Press [OK]. You can copy job buttons and register them as new job buttons. Hint • Use this function when you want to copy a job button in Shared Job Button and register it as a different job button after changing some of the settings.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings ❏ Editing Jobs For details on the settings, see “Registering New Job Buttons” on p. 124. You can edit the settings of a registered job. 1. Select the job button to edit, and then press [Edit] [Modify]. The Edit screen appears. 2. Change the job button settings, and then press [OK].
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings ❏ Exporting Job Buttons 2. Enter the necessary information for each item. You can save job button data to a specified folder as a file in CSV format. Export job buttons when you wish to back up the job buttons or move the job button data to a different server because you are, for example, changing the server. 1. Press [Edit] - [Export]. Hint • Press [Connection test] to check the connection for the entered host name.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings ❏ Importing Job Buttons Hint You can import exported job button data to the ScanFront. • Press [Connection test] to check the connection for the entered host name. • Press [Browse] to display the Shared folder screen and then specify the host and shared folder. 1. Press [Edit] - [Import]. 3. For “How to write data”, select the action to perform when importing the job button setting file.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings 5. Device Configuration In the Device Configuration screen, you can configure the settings of the ScanFront scanner. a b c d e f d Auto Logout Set the duration after which auto logout is performed. (See “Auto Logout” on p. 134.) e ScanFront maintenance Display the ScanFront maintenance Mode screen. (See “Device Operation Screen” on p. 151.) f Format ScanFront Clear all of the user information registered to the ScanFront. (See “Initializing ScanFront” on p. 196.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings ❏ Network Setting IMPORTANT Configure the device name and IP address used for connecting the ScanFront to a network (See “Network Setting” on p. 35.) Set a device name up to 15 characters long using a combination of letters, numbers, and hyphens (-). A hyphen (-) cannot be used at the end of the device name.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings ❏ Language/Timezone IMPORTANT Confirm and change the display language and regional settings of the ScanFront scanner. a b • If the correct time zone is not set, the time stamps that are saved for the send times of e-mail messages and for the saved image files will be incorrect. • When daylight saving time is enabled, the correct time may not be reflected. In this case, set the correct time. ❏ Date/time settings c Configure the date and time on the ScanFront scanner.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings ❏ Auto Logout SNMP Service Set this to [ON] when using SNMP. Set the scanner to automatically log users out after a specified period of inactivity. SNMP Agent Enter the installation location of the SNMP agent. ❏ SNMP Settings SNMP Community Settings Configure settings for managing the ScanFront using SNMP.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings Displays the communities to which the SNMP hosts that are allowed to send SNMP requests to the SNMP agent belong. To register a community for which SNMP requests are allowed, press [Edit] - [New], and configure the community name, receiving host, and community privileges. Hint To change the registered community setting, select the community in the [SNMP Settings] screen, press [Edit] [Modify], and change the setting in the [Modify] screen.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings To register an SNMP trap, press [Edit] - [New], and configure the transmission destination for the SNMP trap and its community name.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings 6. Server Settings In the Server Settings screen, you can configure mail server settings for sending images via e-mail, and settings for accessing a network authentication server compatible with a directory service. a b c d e f e FTP Server Set the function for transferring a scan result log along with an image file during transfer to the FTP server. (See “FTP Server” on p. 142.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings ❏ E-mail Server • Host Name(Address) Enter the name or address of the SMTP server (for sending e-mail messages). You can configure the mail server settings for sending email. Hint Hint Press [Connection test] to check the connection for the entered host name. The ScanFront sends a large volume of data by e-mail. Make sure you confirm the mail server settings with your e-mail system administrator before configuring the settings.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings • Password To use the password of the user specified in [User name], select [Change Password] and enter the password. • To, Subject, and Message Enter the e-mail address (To), subject, and message for emails that will be sent to the Internet fax service. If you enter the following input strings for these settings, the strings will be replaced with the following replacement strings when the fax is sent.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings ❏ Authentication Server When using a domain server compatible with Active Directory or OpenLDAP, you can log in to the ScanFront with a user account registered on the domain server. In the authentication server settings, you can register the domain server to use as the authentication server. If the account information includes e-mail addresses, you can also configure the settings for referring to and registering e-mail addresses.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings When server authentication is set, a list box for selecting device authentication or server authentication is added to the login screen. IMPORTANT For details on the strings to enter for the search base, contact your system administrator. • Host Name(Address) Enter the host name or IP address of the authentication server.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings ❏ FTP Server You can use the function for transferring a scan result log along with an image file during transfer to the FTP server. When this function is enabled, a scan result log with the same file name as the image file is transferred to the same FTP folder as the image file. The extension for the log file is “.log”.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings ❏ HTTP Proxy Server ❏ FTP Proxy Server Configure the proxy server to use when using an HTTP proxy server to connect to an external network (see p. 79) when sending files to the shared folder. Configure the proxy server to use when traversing a firewall to connect to an external FTP server via an FTP proxy server. (See p. 143.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings 7. System Settings In the System Settings screen, you can back up and restore the setting information of ScanFront. The Error Export log and ScanFront can be upgraded when ScanFront is accessed from a web browser in an external terminal. See “Accessing from an External Terminal’s Web Browser” on p. 154 or “Displaying the Web Menu” on p. 171 for details about the access method. a b d e c Export Error Log Export the Error Log.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings ❏ Backing Up All Settings 3. Press [OK]. Backing up starts. When the process is complete, a message appears. You can back up the ScanFront settings. IMPORTANT 4. Press [Yes]. The following settings are not included in the backup data because they are specific to the ScanFront. • IP address • Device name • Touch panel adjustment values ❏ Restoring All Settings You can restore backed up data to the ScanFront. IMPORTANT 1. Press [Backup All Settings].
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings Hint • Press [Connection test] to check the connection for the entered host name. • Press [Browse] to display the Shared folder screen and then specify the backed up file. 3. Press [OK]. Restoring starts. When the process is complete, a message appears. 4. Press [Yes]. ❏ Export Error Log ❏ Version Up Save all system trouble information as a ZIP file to any location on the external terminal. Use the Version Up file uploaded to the scanner to upgrade it.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings IMPORTANT • Always back up the ScanFront's data before upgrading the version. • The version upgrade process will take some time. After starting the process, do not touch the ScanFront until after it has restarted.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings 8. System Administration In the System Administration screen, you can configure the login screen and display language settings, perform a network test, and configure the password and mail address settings for the administrator. ❏ Administrator Settings a b You can set the password and mail address of the administrator. c a Login type setting Set the user login screen type. (See “Screen after Login” on p. 109.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings 9. Certificates ❏ Delete Certificates Displays certificates imported to ScanFront. 1. Select the certificate to be deleted in the certificate list screen. 2. Press [Delete]. The certificates imported to the ScanFront for using the following transmission protocols is displayed.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings 10.Private Key Displays the private keys registered to ScanFront. ❏ Delete Private Key When [Delete] is pressed, the Private Key is deleted. The private key is used when sending scanned images using SFTP. Use this menu to select the private key used in combination with the public key that were registered for public authentication of the SFTP server.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings 11. Device Operation Screen You can configure the display off setting, reset the roller counter, and configure the password. The Device Operation screen can be displayed from the Device Configuration screen of the Administrator Settings. (See p. 131.) a b c d d To Web Application Mode Switch to Web Application Mode to use an external Web Application Server. To use Web Application Mode, contact your local authorized Canon dealer. e IEEE802.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings • Adjust the wait time until the display automatically turns off. Set the ScanFront to turn off the touch panel display after a specified period of inactivity. • Reduction ratio adjustment (%) When the feed roller is worn, scanned images may appear stretched in the vertical direction. In such cases, using the [Reduction ratio adjustment] function may reduce the stretching. The specifiable range for the adjustment value is -3.0% to 3.0%.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings ❏ IEEE802.1X settings after connecting it to the scanner to import the certificate file. To update a CA certificate file, press [Delete] to delete the registered certificate file, and import the new file. • Client Certificate When [Use TLS] is set to [ON], import the client certificate used for authentication. Save the client certificate file (cli_cert.
Chapter 5 Administrator Settings ❏ Accessing from an External Terminal’s Web Browser Hint • Export of operation logs can only be performed from an external terminal's web browser. • While accessing the scanner from an external terminal's web browser, you can select the terminal's storage as the download destination or upload source for files. As a result, the dialog boxes that appear when operating the following screens will differ from those that appear on the scanner.
Chapter 6 User Settings 1. User Settings ...................................................156 2. User Administration .........................................157 3. Address Book Settings ....................................159 Registering New Addresses.................................160 Modifying Addresses............................................ 160 Copying Addresses ..............................................160 4. Job Button Settings..........................................
Chapter 6 User Settings 1. User Settings In “User Settings”, you can change the information of a user logged in by device authentication. d Show Operation History Displays the operation history of logged in users. a Hint b When history is selected and [Detailed info] is pressed, detailed history information is displayed. c d a User Administration (See “User Administration” on p. 157.) Change the user settings. b Address Book Settings (See “Address Book Settings” on p. 159.
Chapter 6 User Settings 2. User Administration In the User Administration screen, you can edit the user information. • Change password Select the [Change password] check box, and then enter the new password in the Password field and then enter it again in the Confirmation password field. • Mail Address Displays the registered mail address. To change the mail address, contact the administrator.
Chapter 6 User Settings • Default Job Button screen Select whether to display "My Job Button" or "Shared Job Button" when the Job Button Screen is displayed after login. • Screen after Login Select “Home screen” or “Job Button screen” for the initial screen to display after the user logs in. IMPORTANT • The setting for the initial screen after login also affects which screen appears after a scanned image is sent. (See “8. Scan / Send Settings” – “Send Settings” on p. 85.
Chapter 6 User Settings 3. Address Book Settings In “Address Book Settings” of the user settings, you can register entries in Shared Address Book available to all users and My Address Book provided for each user. IMPORTANT If the administrator has restricted editing of address books, the address book settings will be as follows. For details, contact your administrator.
Chapter 6 User Settings ❏ Registering New Addresses ❏ Copying Addresses If an address to which you want to send an image file is not registered in the address book, you can register a new address. For details on how to register a new address, see “7. Registering and Editing Addresses” – “Registering a New Address” on p. 78. You can copy addresses and register them as new addresses. For details on how to copy an address, see “7. Registering and Editing Addresses” – “Copying an Address” on p. 84.
Chapter 6 User Settings 4. Job Button Settings In “Job Button Settings” of the user settings, you can register job buttons to Shared Job Button available to all users and My Job Button provided for each user. f Jump Keys Use these keys to find specific Job Buttons when there are many Job Buttons displayed, for example. a b ❏ Registering New Job Buttons You can register new job buttons. For details on how to register new job buttons, see “Registering New Job Buttons” on p. 124 in “Administrator Settings”.
Chapter 6 User Settings ❏ Editing Jobs You can edit the settings of a registered job button. For details on how to edit job buttons, see “Editing Jobs” on p. 128 in “Administrator Settings”. ❏ Exporting Job Buttons You can save job button data to a specified folder as a file in DAT format. For details on how to export job buttons, see “Exporting Job Buttons” on p. 129 in “Administrator Settings”. ❏ Importing Job Buttons You can import exported job button data to the ScanFront.
Chapter 7 ScanFront Administration Tool for SF400 1. About ScanFront Administration Tool for SF400 .........................................................164 2. Installing ScanFront Administration Tool for SF400 .........................................................165 System Requirements.......................................... 165 Installation ............................................................ 165 3. ScanFront Administration Tool for SF400 Setup ..........................................
Chapter 7 ScanFront Administration Tool for SF400 1. About ScanFront Administration Tool for SF400 ScanFront Administration Tool for SF400 is software that allows you to manage multiple ScanFront scanners at one time. To use this software, install it on a computer connected to the same network as the ScanFront scanners. IMPORTANT Set [Allow remote operation] (see p. 152) to [ON] before using ScanFront Administration Tool for SF400.
Chapter 7 ScanFront Administration Tool for SF400 2. Installing ScanFront Administration Tool for SF400 ❏ System Requirements ❏ Installation Install ScanFront Administration Tool for SF400 on a computer that is connected to the same network as the ScanFront scanners, and that meets the following requirements. 1. Insert the instructions and utilities CD-ROM in the computer's CD/DVD/BD drive. 2. Start the ScanFront Administration Tool for SF400 installer.
Chapter 7 ScanFront Administration Tool for SF400 4. Select “I accept the terms in the license agreement” 6. Click [Finish]. and then click [Next]. 5. Click [Install]. Installation starts. When installation is complete, a screen indicating that installation is complete appears.
Chapter 7 ScanFront Administration Tool for SF400 3. ScanFront Administration Tool for SF400 Setup ❏ Starting ScanFront Administration Tool for SF400 1. Click [Add] in the [Edit] menu. The [Create new items] window appears. Click the [Start] button, [All Programs], [ScanFront Administration Tool for SF400], and then [ScanFront Administration Tool for SF400]. ScanFront Administration Tool for SF400 starts. 2. Enter information for the ScanFront you want to register.
Chapter 7 ScanFront Administration Tool for SF400 Deleting Registered ScanFront Scanners In the ScanFront Administration Tool for SF400 list, select the check box at the far left of the row for the ScanFront you want to delete, and then click [Delete] in the [Edit] menu.
Chapter 7 ScanFront Administration Tool for SF400 4. Managing the ScanFront Scanners You can change administrator passwords and device passwords, check connections, and manage users for ScanFront scanners registered in ScanFront Administration Tool for SF400. ❏ Selecting a ScanFront ❏ Checking ScanFront Connections To manage a ScanFront scanner with ScanFront Administration Tool for SF400, select it in the ScanFront Administration Tool for SF400 list.
Chapter 7 ScanFront Administration Tool for SF400 After you enter the IP address or device name and click [OK], the dialog box will close, and the specified IP address or device name will be applied. ❏ Checking Detailed Information on the ScanFront Click the [Check Details] button that appears for the ScanFront scanners registered in the list to display the [Details] window.
Chapter 7 ScanFront Administration Tool for SF400 [Backup All Settings] • To select a user for an operation, select the check box that appears at the far left of each row. Clicking [Select All] or [Except All] selects or clears all of the user check boxes in the list, respectively. • Click [Back up] to back up configuration data for users selected in the list to any location on the computer. • Click [Delete] to delete the users selected in the list.
Chapter 7 ScanFront Administration Tool for SF400 ❏ Importing/Exporting Administration Data You can export administration data for ScanFront Administration Tool for SF400 to any location on the computer, and import exported administration data. Exporting Administration Data Click [Export] in the [File] menu, specify a destination and file name for the administration data in the dialog box that appears, and then click [Save].
Chapter 8 Maintenance 1. Routine Cleaning .............................................174 Cleaning the Scanner Unit ...................................174 Cleaning the Touch Panel....................................174 Cleaning the Scanning Glass and Rollers............175 Cleaning the Retard Roller...................................177 Cleaning the Feed Roller ..................................... 179 2. Replacing the Rollers.......................................181 Exchange Roller Kit..................
Chapter 8 Maintenance 1. Routine Cleaning Clean the scanner on a regular basis, as described below, to maintain scanning performance. ❏ Cleaning the Touch Panel CAUTION When cleaning the touch panel, use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe the surface of the panel without applying pressure. • When cleaning the scanner, do not spray water or detergent directly on the scanner. Doing so may damage precision mechanisms, such as the light source.
Chapter 8 Maintenance ❏ Cleaning the Scanning Glass and Rollers 3. Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe any dirt off the scanning glass. If scanned images contain streaks or scanned documents become dirty, the scanning glass and rollers inside the scanner may be dirty. Use the procedure below to clean them on a regular basis. Scanning Glass 1. Pull the lock lever toward you and then fully open the panel unit. Hint There is one scanning glass for the front side of documents, and another for the back side.
Chapter 8 Maintenance 4. Remove any dirt from the rollers using a cloth that IMPORTANT has been soaked in water and thoroughly wrung out. After you remove the retard roller and feed roller and finish cleaning them, make sure to reattach them to the scanner. 6. Gently close the panel unit. Press on both sides of the unit until you hear a click, which indicates the unit is locked. Clean the rollers while rotating them IMPORTANT Wipe the rollers clean while rotating them. 5.
Chapter 8 Maintenance ❏ Cleaning the Retard Roller 3. Pull the left lever that secures the retard roller to the scanner, and remove the roller. Use the procedure below to remove and attach the retard roller during cleaning or replacement. CAUTION Do not use excessive force when removing or attaching the retard roller. Doing so may cause the roller to become deformed, resulting in feed errors. 1. Open the roller cover. ▼ 2. Raise the document detection lever.
Chapter 8 Maintenance 4. Remove any dirt from the roller using a cloth that has 6. Push the left side of the retard roller to secure it to the been soaked in water and thoroughly wrung out. scanner. 5. Install the cleaned retard roller by inserting the right 7. Lower the document detection lever, and close the side first. roller cover.
Chapter 8 Maintenance ❏ Cleaning the Feed Roller 3. Remove any dirt from the roller using a cloth that has been soaked in water and thoroughly wrung out. Use the procedure below to remove and attach the feed roller during cleaning or replacement. CAUTION Do not use excessive force when removing or attaching the feed roller. Doing so may cause the roller to become deformed, resulting in feed errors. 1. Open the roller cover. 4. Install the feed roller. 2. Remove the feed roller.
Chapter 8 Maintenance 5. Close the roller cover.
Chapter 8 Maintenance 2. Replacing the Rollers When the rollers start to wear out, document feed errors such as paper jams are more likely to occur. If document feed errors continue to occur even after cleaning the rollers, purchase an Exchange Roller Kit, and replace the rollers (feed roller and retard roller). ❏ Exchange Roller Kit IMPORTANT The Exchange Roller Kit is a kit consisting of replacements for the feed roller, and retard roller.
Chapter 8 Maintenance ❏ Checking the Page Count and Resetting the Counter 2. Press the [Device Configuration] - [ScanFront Maintenance] - [Roller counter reset] button to display the roller counter reset screen. Check the page count on the Roller Counter Reset screen of the Administrator Setting screen. IMPORTANT The roller counter counts the number of pages fed by replaced rollers. Always reset the roller counter after replacing the rollers. 1. Log in to the Administrator setting screen.
Chapter 8 Maintenance Pages scanned from the previous roller change This counter is for the number of document pages fed by the scanner since the roller was replaced and the counter was reset. 3. Press the [Reset] button to reset the counter. 4. Press [Close] to log out of the Administrator setting screen.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting 1. Troubleshooting ...............................................185 2. Error Messages ...............................................191 3. Initializing ScanFront .......................................
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting 1. Troubleshooting If any of the following problems occurs, solve the problem as described in the corresponding solution.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Can only select certain destinations. For example, can only select shared folders (certain users only) Cannot connect to an FTP server that can be accessed from outside the company The wrong send time is displayed for an e-mail message received at the destination The sender’s address is not displayed at the destination of an e-mail message Cause Solution Cause Solution The administrator has set user function restrictions. Contact the administrator of the ScanFront.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Cause Solution Cannot delete a folder Cause Solution Cannot scan from the Home screen (certain users only) Cause Solution Cause Solution Cause Cannot log in Solution Cause Solution Cannot connect to the device via the network Cause Solution Data has been saved to the folder. Contact the administrator of the shared folder. Permission to change the shared folder has not been granted for the user name and password that were entered.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Cannot access shared folders from a computer Cannot access folders or servers despite successful connection tests Cause Solution Cause Solution WINS server name resolution is being used. Use an IP address. The connection test is simply the results of issuing a PNG command to the specified host. Check that the other settings (user name, password, domain, path to folder, port number, etc.) are configured properly.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Cause Solution Cause Documents are double fed Solution Cause Solution A stack of documents are fed together Scanning starts immediately after I press a job button (certain users only) Cause Solution Before you load a stack of documents, fan the documents. The type of paper of the documents is causing a paper feed error. Set [Document type] to [Extra-thin paper] in the Detailed Settings screen. In addition, limit the number of documents placed on the scanner to about 10 sheets.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Hardware Cause Cannot turn on the power Solution The scanner does not turn ON when the power switch is pressed. An "invalid password" error message appears even when the correct password is entered. Cause Solution The AC adapter is not connected properly or the power plug is not inserted. Check the connections of the AC adapter and power plug. If the problem is not resolved after checking the connections, contact your local authorized Canon dealer.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting 2. Error Messages If any of the following error messages appears, solve the problem as described in the corresponding solution. If you are unsure about any other message that appears, contact the support services. Cause Failed to connect FTP server. Solution Cause Solution Please set SMTP server address. This is restricted item. Cause Solution Cause Solution Same Username exists. Please change Username, and try again. Cause Solution Cause Paper JAM occurred.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Blank field exists. Cause Solution A double paper-feed has occurred. Please check the document and the scanned image on the display and scan the document again. You cannot paste the copied address to the different address type. Restricted address is included. Maximum address has been registered. You can’t register any more. Specify the setting file and then execute the operation.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Maximum Job Buttons has been registered. You can’t register any more. Maximum users has been registered. You can’t register any more. Log in failed. Authentication server is not found. The authentication server cannot be used. Please check the connection and setting of the server. A character that cannot be used for a path is included. Cause Solution Delete job button registrations that are no longer used and then try again.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting There is no file name specified. Enter a file name or enable the ‘Auto file name’ setting. Cause A file name was not entered and “Auto file name” is set to [None]. Solution Enter a file name or set “Auto file name” to other than [None]. (See p. 98.) Cause The destination is incorrect, or connection to the destination cannot be established.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Cause The character string includes invalid character. Cannot write logfile. Sending files will be aborted. Please select user. Solution Cause Solution Cause Solution Invalid characters have been used to set the index file. Make sure none of the following characters are used in strings contained in the index file: &"'<> Write permission has not been granted for the shared folder specified as the save destination of the log file.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting 3. Initializing ScanFront Initialize the ScanFront to protect user information when you submit the ScanFront for repairs or when you want to delete the user information because, for example, you are changing the operating location. This initializes all the information registered to the ScanFront, including user information, address books, and job buttons. IMPORTANT • Initializing the ScanFront deletes all registered information. Always back up the data prior to initialization.
Chapter 10 Appendices 1. Specifications...................................................198 Unit Specifications................................................ 198 Network Specifications.........................................200 Transfer Destinations ...........................................200 AC Adapter (100 to 240 V type) ........................... 200 Consumable Parts................................................ 200 Optional Equipment..............................................
Chapter 10 Appendices 1. Specifications ❏ Unit Specifications Business Card Size Width: 1.97" (50 mm) and above Length: 3.35" (85 mm) and above Thickness 101.33 lb Cover (380 g/m2) and below Card Size: 2.12" × 3.37" (54 mm × 86 mm) (ISO standard) Card thickness: 0.055" (1.4 mm) or smaller Orientation: Horizontal feeding only Embossed cards can be scanned. Loading capacity: 10 cards (non-embossed), 1 card (embossed) Passport Size: 3.46" × 4.
Chapter 10 Appendices Scanning Modes Black and White, Error Diffusion, Text Enhance, 256-level gray scale, 24-bit color, and Auto Color Detection Scanning Resolution (Primary Scan Lines × Secondary Scan Lines) 100 × 100 dpi / 150 × 150 dpi / 200 × 200 dpi 240 × 240 dpi / 300 × 300 dpi / 400 × 400 dpi 600 × 600 dpi Scanning Speed (For A4 size page) Black and White Simplex 200 × 200 dpi 45 pages/min. 300 × 300 dpi 45 pages/min. Duplex 200 × 200 dpi 90 images/min. 300 × 300 dpi 90 images/min.
Chapter 10 Appendices ❏ Network Specifications ❏ Consumable Parts Protocol TCP/IP IP Address Obtained automatically (DHCP supported) or fixed address Other Active Directory (NTLM authentication) and OpenLDAP (simple authentication) supported Exchange Roller Kit (product code: 1550C001) Replacement kit for the rollers (feed roller and retard roller). (See “Replacing the Rollers” on p. 8-181.) IMPORTANT • Rollers are consumable parts.
Chapter 10 Appendices ❏ About the Flatbed Scanner Unit 102/201 The ScanFront supports connection to and operation with the Flatbed Scanner Unit 102/201. Operating Environment The system requirements are identical to those of the Flatbed Scanner Unit 102/201. IMPORTANT When connecting to the ScanFront, be sure to use the USB cable supplied with the flatbed scanner.
Chapter 10 Appendices (14.4" (366 mm)) (4.13" (105 mm)) 9.06" (230 mm) 12" (305 mm) ❏ External Dimensions (10.7" (271 mm)) 202 11.1" (282 mm) (2.
Chapter 10 Appendices 2. Index A Select Login Type .................................................... 38 Authentication Server ................................................... 140 AC Adapter .....................................................................22 Connecting ................................................................27 Address Copying ....................................................................84 Modifying .................................................................
Chapter 10 Appendices F M Features ...........................................................................18 Feed Roller ....................................................................179 Feed Tray ........................................................................43 File Formats ....................................................................95 Flow Up Until Sending an Image File ............................56 Managing the ScanFront Scanners ...............................
Chapter 10 Appendices Detailed Settings .......................................................88 ScanFront Administration Tool for SF400 ...................164 Scanning .........................................................................73 Scanning Glass ..............................................................175 Security Settings .............................................................97 Send Settings ..................................................................
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