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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon imageFORMULA P-150/P-150M Document Scanner. Please read the following manuals carefully and familiarize yourself with the functions of the scanner before using it to ensure that 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.
Layout of This Manual This manual contains the following information. ■ Preparation This section describes the features of the scanner, names and functions of the parts, and how to set up the scanner. ■ Documents This section describes the types of document that can be handled and how to load them. ■ Scanning Procedure This section describes how to scan documents using the supplied software. It also describes how to configure the driver for scanning.
Scanning with CaptureOnTouch................................. 37 Table of Contents Connecting the Scanner to a Computer ............................... Starting CaptureOnTouch .................................................... Setting Scanning Conditions ................................................ Basic Scanning Condition Settings ...................................... Setting the Output Method ................................................... Scan First ..........................................
Maintenance ............................................................ 85 Daily Maintenance........................................................ 85 Cleaning the Outside of the Scanner ................................... 85 Cleaning the Inside of the Scanner ...................................... 85 Cleaning the Scanning Glass, Separation Pad and Rollers. 85 Replacing Consumable Parts ..................................... 87 Replacing the Feed Rollers..................................................
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: 59 to 90.5°F (15 to 32.
● Do not cut, damage, or modify the USB cable or power supply USB cable. Do not place heavy objects on the cable, and do not pull or excessively bend the cable. ● Never connect the USB cable or power supply USB cable when your hands are wet. ● Do not knot or coil the USB cable or power supply USB cable, as this may result in a fire or electric shock. When connecting the cable, make sure that the power plug is securely and completely inserted into the power connector.
Preparation Features The scanner has the following features. CaptureOnTouch Compact Size When the bundled CaptureOnTouch software is installed, you can perform scanning with a variety of scanning methods, ranging from a normal scan, to a scan that involves a series of steps and which is performed by registering a job. The scanner has a compact size of 11" (W) × 1.57" (H) × 3.74" (D) (280 mm (W) × 40 mm (H) × 95 mm (D)) when the document feed and eject trays are closed.
Prescan This feature allows you to scan just the first page of a document, confirm the scanned image and adjust the brightness and contrast, and then scan the remaining pages of the document. Scan First Pressing the Start button on the scanner automatically starts CaptureOnTouch and scans the document in the feed tray when you use the Scan First function.
Names and Functions of Parts Front View A G B A4 LTR B5 A5 C A5 D A4 LTR H E I F A Power Indicator B Document Feed Tray When the power of the scanner is ON, this indicator displays the status of the scanner as shown below. Power Indicator B5 This tray is for feeding documents. Open it when scanning documents. C Document Guides 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.
G Feed Extension Plate External Dimensions Diagram Open this plate to support the document when loading a long document. H Feed Inlet 7.96" (202.2 mm) Insert the document to be scanned. I Start Button 4.74" (120.4 mm) Press this button when you want to start scanning the document loaded in the feed tray. Rear View A B C D 11" (280 mm) A USB Connector Connect the USB cable supplied with the scanner (or one that supports Hi-Speed USB 2.0).
Setup System Requirements Software Installation The following system requirements are recommended for optimal use of this scanner. Install the following software required for using the scanner from the supplied setup disc. • CaptureOnTouch This is a scanning utility designed specifically for the scanner. • Scanner Driver This is the scanner driver for the scanner. Windows Personal Computer CPU: Memory: Hard disk: USB interface: Monitor: Optical drive: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.
3 5 Click [Typical Installation]. 6 Hint When you want to reinstall software that you previously uninstalled, select [Custom Installation] and specify the uninstalled software. 4 Click [Install]. 17 Click [Next]. Read the license agreement, and click [Yes] if you agree to it.
7 Click [Next]. 8 Click [Finish] when installation of the driver is complete. 9 Click [Next]. 10 Read the license agreement, and click [Yes] if you agree to it.
11 Click [Next]. 13 Click [Next]. 12 Click [Finish] when installation of CaptureOnTouch is 14 Click [Finish] when installation of the User’s Manual is complete. complete. 15 Follow the instructions on the screen to install the bundled software. Hint For Evernote, your Web browser will start and a Web site for downloading the software appears. Follow the instructions on the Web site to download and install the software. An Internet connection is required to install the Evernote software.
Software Installation (Mac OS X) 16 Click [Exit] to finish the software installation. IMPORTANT • Connect the scanner to the computer before you install the software. • Exit all other applications before you install the software. 1 2 3 Turn ON the computer. Insert the software setup disc into the DVD drive of the computer. Click [P-150M Installer]. 17 Remove the software setup disc from the DVD drive.
4 Click [Continue]. 5 Click [Continue]. 6 21 Read the license agreement and click [Continue] to accept it. 7 Click [Agree]. 8 Click [Install].
9 When the confirmation screen appears, enter the password of a user with administrator rights, and then click [OK]. 10 When the installation is complete, click [Close]. Installing Bundled Software If you want to install bundled software, select the folder of the software you want to install instead of selecting [P-150M Installer] in step 3, and then select the software. Hint • If you select Evernote, your Web browser will start and a Web site for downloading the software appears.
Connecting the Scanner to a Computer Use the supplied USB cable to connect the scanner to a computer. When you connect the scanner, the Auto Start switch on the scanner needs to be turned ON or OFF depending on how you will use the scanner. IMPORTANT • Turn the Auto Start switch ON or OFF before you connect the scanner to a computer. If it is turned ON or OFF after the scanner is connected to a computer, the scanner may not operate properly.
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. 3 Raise the document guides and feed extension guides. Turning ON the Power A4 LTR 1 2 Press the feed tray release lever, and lift the areas indicated below. The scanner turns ON, and the power indicator lights. B5 A5 A5 B5 A5 A5 Open the feed tray.
2 Turning OFF the Power 1 Close the feed tray. A4 LTR Close the feed extension guides and lower the document guides. B5 A5 A5 A4 LTR B5 B5 A4 LTR A5 A5 B5 A4 LTR 3 IMPORTANT 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. • 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.
Documents Types of Document You Can Scan • Scanning the following documents may cause a paper jam or malfunction. To scan such a document, use a copy machine to make a photocopy of the document and then scan the photocopy. The scanner can scan documents that satisfy the following conditions. Type of paper: Plain paper Width: 2" to 8.5" (50.8 mm to 216 mm) Length: 2.75" to 14.02" (70 mm to 356 mm) Thickness: 14 to 32 lb bond (52 g/m2 to 128 g/m2) 0.0024" to 0.0059" (0.06 mm to 0.
Loading a Document 1 2 Open the feed tray. Raise the document guides and feed extension plates.
3 IMPORTANT Load the document. • When loading a multi-page document, place the pages of the document with their edges slightly askew. • Before you load the document, thoroughly fan the pages. • 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. • Up to 20 pages of plain paper can be loaded at the same time.
Scanning Procedure (Windows) Supplied Software The scanner comes with the following software. CaptureOnTouch Lite CaptureOnTouch This scanning application comes preinstalled in the scanner. It enables scanning to be started without installing software, so the scanner can be shared without limiting it to specific computers. Scanned images can be saved to any location on the computer to which the scanner is connected. This scanning application is designed specifically for the scanner.
Scanning with CaptureOnTouch Lite 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 “Loading a Document” on p. 28. When you open the feed tray, the power indicator on the scanner lights and the auto play screen appears.
• [CaptureOnTouch Lite] may not appear on the auto play screen. In this case, click [Open folder to view files] and double-click (ONTOUCH.exe). 4 [Adjust brightness] Adjust the brightness of scanned images. [Adjust contrast] Adjusts the contrast of scanned images. Set the scanning conditions. [Default] Returns all settings to their default values. Click [Scanner setting], and set the scanning conditions in the dialog box that appears.
• If you clear the [Use file name settings dialog box] check box, the file name field becomes blank and you can enter any file name. • If you click [File name settings], you can specify how to assign the file name. Hint If the [Enable continuous scanning] check box was selected, the confirmation screen appears when scanning of the whole document is completed. 7 Set the file format for the scanned images to be saved.
• PDF 8 Set the location to save the scanned images. In [Multi-pdf settings], specify whether to save the scanned images as a single multi-page file (“Save all pages as one file”), or to create separate files for each batch of a specified number of pages (“Create a file for each specified number of pages”). In [Compression mode], specify the compression mode (Normal or High Compression) of the PDF file.
When Scanning is Finished Environmental Settings After the scanned images have been saved, you can perform the following operations. Click [Environmental Settings] on the main screen to display the [Maintenance] dialog box. • When you want to scan another document, click [Return to main screen]. • If you click [Open storage folder], the folder in which the saved scanned images were saved opens. In this dialog box, you can check the usage state of the scanner.
Quitting CaptureOnTouch Lite Use the following procedure to quit CaptureOnTouch Lite. 1 Click “X” (close button). CaptureOnTouch Lite closes. 2 Close the feed tray. A4 LTR B5 A5 A5 B5 A4 LTR The scanner turns OFF, and the power indicator goes out. 3 Disconnect the USB cable from the scanner and computer.
Scanning with CaptureOnTouch Scan First CaptureOnTouch is a scanning application that allows you to follow the instructions on the screen to perform a simple scanning operation to scan a document. Save file Save to specified folder. Attach to e-mail Start e-mail application and attach to new e-mail. This scanning method allows you to scan the document and then select the output method and configure the necessary settings. You can easily scan a document by just following the instructions on the screen.
This method allows you to register the scanning procedure from the scanning conditions to the output method as one job, and then scan a document by just selecting the job that suits your purpose. This is convenient when you want to repeat scanning using a set procedure. Starting CaptureOnTouch Use the following procedure to start CaptureOnTouch. CaptureOnTouch becomes resident in the system when you start the computer, and a CaptureOnTouch icon appears in the taskbar (default).
Hint Setting Scanning Conditions Scanner condition settings include the basic items that are configured in the [Scanner setting] dialog box (or [Scanner setting] tab) and the setting items that are configured in the advanced settings. The settings in the advanced settings dialog box are applied for settings other than the basic items. Set various scanning conditions such as the scanning method and document size. The scanning condition items are common to [Scan First] and [Select Scan Job].
Scanning Side box, but the configuration for each of the settings 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. Specify whether to scan only one side of a document or both sides. If you select [Skip blank page] and a blank page is detected within the document during scanning, the blank page will be skipped. The driver settings are used for the density threshold at which blank pages are skipped.
Print The setting items related to output differ depending on the output method. Allows you to print the scanned images with a specified printer. When you specify this output method, specify the printer for printing. Save file Allows you to save the scanned images in a specified folder. When you specify this output method, configure the settings for the image files to be saved.
Scan First When Using PaperPort Flow of Operation • PaperPort, which is supplied with the scanner, uses the [Documents] folder as the default folder. Therefore, when sending an image file to PaperPort, specify [Documents] (or a folder in [Documents]) as the save destination folder. Specifying any other folder may result in an error. • You can specify a folder other than [Documents] if you use [Folder Manager] of PaperPort to register the folder you want to specify in advance.
3 The document is scanned. While scanning is in progress, the number of pages scanned is displayed in addition to the scanner settings. When scanning is finished, the [Output method] screen appears in the main window. Click [Scanner setting] to display the [Scanner setting] dialog box, and configure the scanner settings. Hint If the [Enable continuous scanning] check box was selected, the confirmation screen appears when scanning of the whole document is finished.
5 Specify the output method. Hint 6 • Clicking [Return to main screen] returns to the main screen of Scan First. • When [Save to folder] is selected as the output method, you can click [Open storage folder] to open the folder in which the scanned images were saved. Configure the settings related to output, and then click the output button to output the scanned images. Starting Scan First with the Start Button Scan First is assigned to the Start button of the scanner by default.
2 Select Scan Job Click the [New/Editing] button. Flow of Operation Register jobs ▼ Select a job ▼ Scan a document ▼ Output the scanned images Registering and Editing Jobs The [Job editing] dialog box appears. In CaptureOnTouch, up to 10 jobs can be registered for use with Select Scan Job. 1 3 Click the [Select Scan Job] tab. Configure the job settings. A Select an unset job number from the job list.
[Output settings] tab Configure settings related to the output method. The setting items displayed differ depending on the specification for [Output method]. [Button assignment] tab Configure the settings for assigning the job to a job button on the scanner. If the [Assign scanner Start button to Scan First] check box is selected in the main screen, you cannot assign the job to the Start button. [Scanner setting] tab Configure the scanner settings. 4 Click the [OK] button.
Selecting a Job and Scanning 1 2 4 Click the [Select Scan Job] tab. 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. The main screen of [Select Scan Job] appears. 3 Click the [Start] button. Load the document into the scanner. (See p. 28.
Hint • Clicking [Return to main screen] returns to the main screen of Select Scan Job. • If a job with the output method set to [Save to folder] was executed, you can open the folder in which the image file was saved by clicking [Open storage folder]. Starting Select Scan Job with the Start Button If a job is assigned to the Start button of the scanner, you can start scanning with the job by pressing the Start button.
Environmental Settings [Launch method] To configure environmental settings for CaptureOnTouch, click the [Environ. Settings] button in the main screen and open the [Environmental settings] dialog box. When the [Launch CaptureOnTouch when scanner is connected] check box is selected, CaptureOnTouch will start when Windows detects that the scanner is connected. [Task tray icon] When the [Display icon in task tray when logged on] check box is cleared, (CaptureOnTouch icon) will not appear on the taskbar.
[E-mail settings] Tab The [E-mail settings] tab allows you to set the size limit for image files that can be attached to e-mails. [Maximum size of attached file] If the [Display confirmation message if file size exceeds the above] check box is selected and an attached file exceeds the size limit, a confirmation message will appear. • When using [Scan First], the confirmation message will appear after the entire document is scanned.
Scanner Driver Settings • Depending on the ISIS compatible application, the application may have its own screen for setting scanning conditions. If the scanner driver is opened in such an application, setting items related to the functions provided by the ISIS/TWAIN driver other than scanning conditions will be displayed on the [Basic] tab. When you scan a document in an ISIS compatible or TWAIN compatible application (CaptureOnTouch, etc.
Hint When the tab is accessed from an ISIS compatible application, [Reverse image] is not displayed. [Others] Tab Mode Select the scanning mode. Set the operation of the scanner for scanning. • [Advanced Text Enhancement II] removes or processes the background color and background surrounding text to enhance the text for easy reading. • [Auto Color Detection] saves color images for color documents, and black and white images for black and white documents.
Dots per inch Select the scanning resolution. Higher resolutions provide clearer images, but produce larger files. Scanning Side Select which page side(s) to scan. If you scan the document you want to set the area of with [Scan Single Page], only one page of the document is scanned and the corresponding scanned image is displayed in the preview window. If the scanning side is set to [Skip blank page], the images of blank pages are deleted when images are saved.
When you want to enhance contours in images If [Skip blank page] is selected, the [Setting] button is enabled, and you can adjust the level for judging whether pages are blank. Adjust the [Edge emphasis] setting on the [Image processing] tab. When you do not want to scan colored lines and characters Specify the color (red, blue, or green) to be ignored (dropped out) in the [Color drop-out] settings on the [Image processing] tab, and that color will not be scanned.
When you want to enhance text that is difficult to read because of factors such as the background of the scanned document When you want to rotate the images of a document loaded horizontally to correct the orientation Specify the rotation angle with [Document Orientation] on the [Image processing] tab. Select [Advanced Text Enhancement II] in the mode setting on the [Basic] tab. The background behind the text is removed or processed so that the text is emphasized for better legibility.
Functions Restricted by the Mode Setting Depending on the [Mode] setting on the [Basic] tab, some setting items on each tab of the driver are disabled as shown below.
[Others] Tab Setting Value Prescan Auto Color Detection X Black and White O Error Diffusion O Advanced Text Enhancement II O 256-level Gray O 24-bit Color O (O: Available for setting, X: Not available for setting) 57
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. It is usually resident in the taskbar. Double-click the icon in the taskbar to display Scan Panel. Stop Button Start Button Scan Panel operates when [Feeding Option] is set to [Panel-Feeding] in the settings dialog box of the scanner driver. It appears and the scanner enters the wait state after scanning of the first document finishes.
Scanning Procedure (Mac OS X) Supplied Software The scanner comes with the following software. CaptureOnTouch Lite CaptureOnTouch This scanning application comes preinstalled in the scanner. It enables scanning to be started without installing software, so the scanner can be shared without limiting it to specific computers. Scanned images can be saved to any location on the computer to which the scanner is connected. This scanning application is designed specifically for the scanner.
Scanning with CaptureOnTouch Lite CaptureOnTouch Lite is a scanning application that comes pre installed in the scanner. It can be used on a computer that does not have the scanner driver installed. 2 Open the feed tray and the scanner is turned ON automatically. The computer recognizes the scanner as a storage device, and the [ONTOUCHLITE] icon appears on the desktop. IMPORTANT When scanning with CaptureOnTouch Lite, do not close the feed tray until you have finished saving image files.
4 Set the scanning conditions. [Adjust brightness] Adjust the brightness of scanned images. Click [Scanner setting], and set the scanning conditions in the dialog box that appears. [Adjust contrast] Adjusts the contrast of scanned images. [Default] Returns all settings to their default values. When you have finished configuring the settings, click [OK] to close the dialog box.
• If you clear the [Use file name settings dialog box] check box, the file name field becomes blank and you can enter any file name. • If you click [File name settings], you can specify how to assign the file name. Hint If the [Enable continuous scanning] check box was selected, the confirmation screen appears when scanning of the whole document is completed. 7 Set the file format for the scanned images to be saved.
• PDF 8 Set the location to save the scanned images. In [Multi-pdf settings], specify whether to save the scanned images as a single multi-page file (“Save all pages as one file”), or to create separate files for each batch of a specified number of pages (“Create a file for each specified number of pages”). In [Compression mode], specify the compression mode (Normal or High Compression) of the PDF file.
When Scanning is Finished Environmental Settings After the scanned images have been saved, you can perform the following operations. Click [Preferences] on the main screen to display the [Environmental Settings] dialog box. In this dialog box, you can check the usage state of the scanner. • When you want to scan another document, click [Return to main screen]. • If you click [Open storage folder], the folder in which the saved scanned images were saved opens.
Quitting CaptureOnTouch Lite Use the following procedure to quit CaptureOnTouch Lite. 1 Click “ ” (close button). CaptureOnTouch Lite closes. 2 Close the feed tray. A4 LTR B5 A5 A5 B5 A4 LTR The scanner turns OFF, and the power indicator goes out. 3 Disconnect the USB cable from the scanner and computer.
Scanning with CaptureOnTouch Scan First CaptureOnTouch is a scanning application that allows you to follow the instructions on the screen to perform a simple scanning operation to scan a document. Save file Save to specified folder. Attach to e-mail Start e-mail application and attach to new e-mail. This scanning method allows you to scan the document and then select the output method and configure the necessary settings. You can easily scan a document by just following the instructions on the screen.
Scan with Start Button Starting CaptureOnTouch Scan First is pre-assigned to the Start button of the scanner, so you can load a document and then start scanning by pressing the Start button. A4 LTR B5 Use the following procedure to start CaptureOnTouch. CaptureOnTouch becomes resident in the system when you start the computer, and a CaptureOnTouch icon appears in the taskbar (default). This icon displayed differs as follows depending on the power status of the scanner.
Hint Setting Scanning Conditions Scanner condition settings include the basic items that are configured in the [Scanner setting] dialog box (or [Scanner setting] tab) and the setting items that are configured in the advanced settings. The settings in the advanced settings dialog box are applied for settings other than the basic items. Set various scanning conditions such as the scanning method and document size. The scanning condition items are common to [Scan First] and [Select Scan Job].
Scanning Side Hint Specify whether to scan only one side of a document or both sides. If you select [Skip blank page] and a blank page is detected within the document during scanning, the blank page will be skipped. The driver settings are used for the density threshold at which blank pages are skipped.
Print The setting items related to output differ depending on the output method. Allows you to print the scanned images with a specified printer. When you specify this output method, specify the printer for printing. Save file Allows you to save the scanned images in a specified folder. When you specify this output method, configure the settings for the image files to be saved.
3 Scan First Flow of Operation Click [Scanner setting] to display the [Scanner setting] dialog box, and configure the scanner settings. Scan a document ▼ Select an output method ▼ Configure the output settings ▼ Output the scanned images 1 2 For details on the scanner setting items, see the Help. When you have finished configuring the settings, click the [OK] button to close the [Scanner setting] dialog box. Load the document into the scanner. (See p. 28.) Hint Click the [Scan First] tab.
The document is scanned. While scanning is in progress, the number of pages scanned is displayed in addition to the scanner settings. When scanning is finished, the [Output method] screen appears in the main window. 5 Specify the output method. Hint If the [Enable continuous scanning] check box was selected, the confirmation screen appears when scanning of the whole document is finished. 6 Configure the settings related to output, and then click the output button to output the scanned images.
Select Scan Job Flow of Operation Register jobs ▼ Select a job ▼ Scan a document ▼ Output the scanned images Hint • Clicking [Return to main screen] returns to the main screen of Scan First. • When [Save to folder] is selected as the output method, you can click [Open storage folder] to open the folder in which the scanned images were saved. Registering and Editing Jobs In CaptureOnTouch, up to 10 jobs can be registered for use with Select Scan Job.
2 [Output settings] tab Configure settings related to the output method. The setting items displayed differ depending on the specification for [Output method]. Click the [New/Editing] button. The [Job editing] dialog box appears. 3 Configure the job settings. [Scanner setting] tab Configure the scanner settings. A Select an unset job number from the job list. If you select a registered job, the title bar indication becomes [Job editing], and you can modify the settings of the registered job.
Selecting a Job and Scanning [Button assignment] tab Configure the settings for assigning the job to a job button on the scanner. If the [Assign scanner Start button to Scan First] check box is selected in the main screen, you cannot assign the job to the Start button. 4 1 2 Load the document into the scanner. (See p. 28.) Click the [Select Scan Job] tab. The main screen of [Select Scan Job] appears. Click the [OK] button.
4 Hint Click the [Start] button. • Clicking [Return to main screen] returns to the main screen of Select Scan Job. • If a job with the output method set to [Save to folder] was executed, you can open the folder in which the image file was saved by clicking [Open storage folder]. Starting Select Scan Job with the Start Button If a job is assigned to the Start button of the scanner, you can start scanning with the job by pressing the Start button. The document is scanned.
Environmental Settings [Menu bar icon] To configure environmental settings for CaptureOnTouch, click the [Preferences] button in the main screen and open the [Environmental settings] dialog box. When the [Display icon in task tray when logged on] check box is cleared, (CaptureOnTouch icon) will not appear on the taskbar. [Back Up / Restore] Use the [Back Up] button or [Restore] button to create backup files for CaptureOnTouch configurations (including settings, registered jobs, etc.
Scanner Driver Settings When you scan a document in a TWAIN compatible application (CaptureOnTouch, etc.), open the scanner driver and configure the scanning conditions and other settings. This section describes how to open the scanner driver and use its functions. Hint The scanner driver settings screen under TWAIN compatible application software has a Simple Mode and an Advanced Mode. You can switch between modes by clicking the tabs at the top of the properties screen.
Dots per inch Basic Scanning Condition Settings Select the scanning resolution. This section provides an overview of the basic setting items that are the minimum requirements when configuring the scanner settings. Confirming Basic Conditions for Scanning Higher resolutions provide clearer images, but produce larger files. Page size When you scan a document, make sure you confirm the [Mode], [Dots per inch], [Page Size], and [Scanning Side] basic conditions in the Basic settings dialog box.
Configuring Scanner Settings According to Purpose Set the scanning conditions according to the scanning purpose. When you want to delete the images of the blank pages in two-sided documents Set the scanning side setting to [Skip blank page] to delete the images of the blank pages in the document. Specifying the Scanning Area Configure the following settings when you want to specify the area of the document to be scanned.
When you do not want to scan colored lines and characters When you want to enhance contours in images Adjust the [Edge emphasis] setting in the dialog box displayed when you click the [Image processing] button. Specify the color (red, blue, or green) to be ignored (dropped out) in the [Color drop-out] area of the dialog box displayed when you click the [Image processing] button. The specified color will not be scanned.
When you want to enhance text that is difficult to read because of factors such as the background of the scanned document Select [Advanced Text Enhancement II] in the mode setting. The background behind the text is removed or processed so that the text is emphasized for better legibility.
Functions Restricted by the Mode Setting Depending on the [Mode] setting on the scanner driver settings screen, some setting items of the driver are disabled as shown below.
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. The Scan Panel operates when [Feeding Option] is set to [PanelFeeding] or [Automatic Feeding] in the settings dialog box displayed when you click [More] in the scanner driver. It appears and the scanner enters the wait state after scanning of the first document finishes.
Maintenance Daily Maintenance Clean the scanner on a regular basis as described below to maintain scanning quality. Cleaning the Inside of the Scanner Dust or paper particles collecting inside the scanner may cause streaks to appear on scanned images. Using a blower or the like, periodically remove dust and paper particles that have collected inside the scanner.
2 3 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 Rollers” on p. 87.
Replacing Consumable Parts The feed roller and separation pad inside the scanner wear with scanning. If the feed roller and separation pad are worn, documents may not feed correctly and paper jams may occur. When document feed performance deteriorates, replace the feed roller and separation pad. Replacing the Feed Rollers Use the following procedure to remove the feed rollers whenever necessary such as when cleaning or replacing them. Hint 1 Open the feed tray. 2 Open the feeder cover.
3 Open the roller cover. 6 4 Lift up the roller lock lever, and slide it to left. 7 5 Remove the feed rollers. 8 Attach the feed rollers. Align the notch on the roller with the shaft on the main unit side. Slide the roller lock lever to the right, insert the left side of the shaft of the feed rollers, and then lower the roller lock lever to lock the feed rollers into place. Completely close the roller cover so that it clicks into place.
9 Close the feeder cover. Replacing the Separation Pad 3 Remove the separation pad. 4 Attach the new separation pad. 5 Close the feeder cover. Use the following procedure to replace the separation pad. 1 2 Open the feed tray. Open the feeder cover.
7 8 Resetting the Counters Make sure to reset the scanner’s internal counters using the following procedure whenever you replace the feed roller and separation pad. Click the [Maintenance] tab. Click [Reset] for both [Current Rollers] and [Current Pad]. 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.
7 Select the [Use advanced settings dialog box] check box and click the [Open] button. This will open the advanced settings dialog box for the scanner. 8 Click the (information) button. The [Scanner Information] dialog box appears. 9 Click [Maintenance]. The [Maintenance] dialog box appears. 10 Click [Reset] for both [Current Rollers Count] and [Current Pad Count]. 11 Click to close the [Maintenance] dialog box. 12 Click to close the [Scanner Information] dialog box.
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 5 Documents fed askew are causing scanned images to be slanted. Solutions (1) Align the document guides to fit the documents as closely as possible, and place the documents so that they feed in straight. (2) Enable [Deskew] in the settings of the scanner driver. (3) If many pages have been scanned since the last roller cleaning, clean the rollers and separation pad. If documents still feed askew, roller replacement or other maintenance may be needed. (See p. 87.
Problem 12 The document was fed but no scanned images were saved. Solutions Software Troubleshooting If [Scanning Side] of the scanner driver is set to [Skip blank page], pages with few black portions may be unintentionally deleted (skipped). Select another scanning mode such as simplex or duplex, or reduce the ratio for black dots. For the solution for missing pages caused by double feeding, see “Problem 9 Pages become jammed or double fed.” Scanning takes a long time.
Questions and Answers This section presents some useful tips for scanning documents. What are the rules for assigning names to the files of scanned images in CaptureOnTouch Lite and CaptureOnTouch? The file names of scanned images are assigned in accordance with the settings in the [File name settings] dialog box. This dialog box appears when you click the [File name settings] button in the output settings screen for Scan First or on the [Output settings] tab for job registration.
How do I print scanned data? • In the case of Scan First of CaptureOnTouch, select [Print] in the output method selection screen. • In the case of Select Job Scan of CaptureOnTouch, select [Print] for [Output method] when registering the job. How do I save scanned data in a shared folder? • In the case of CaptureOnTouch Lite, specify a shared folder as the save destination in the output settings screen.
Clearing a Paper Jam When paper jams during scanning, use the following procedure to clear the jammed paper. 3 WARNING Remove the jammed document from the feed side or eject side. Be careful when removing jammed paper. You may unexpectedly injure yourself by, for example, cutting your hand on an edge of the paper. 1 Remove any documents remaining in the feed tray. A4 LTR B5 A5 A5 B5 A4 LTR IMPORTANT Carefully pull out the document without using excessive force.
Hint If a paper jam occurs when [Rapid recovery system] is enabled in the scanner driver, the image of the jammed page is not saved and scanning stops. This allows you to continue scanning from the document that caused the paper jam.
Uninstalling the Software If CaptureOnTouch and the scanner driver are not operating properly, you may be able to solve the problem by uninstalling them and then using the software setup disc to reinstall them. In such a case, use the following procedure to uninstall them. 2 Click [Uninstall a program]. The [Uninstall or change a program] screen appears. Uninstalling on Windows IMPORTANT Before uninstalling software, log in to a user account with administrator privileges.
Hint When the [User Account Control] dialog box appears, click [Continue]. 4 Click [Yes]. 5 Click [Finish]. Uninstallation of the software is now complete. Uninstalling on Mac OS X No uninstaller is provided for Mac OS X drivers. To uninstall, use Finder to delete the following files. Scanner Driver: /Library/Image Capture/TWAIN Data Sources/P150M.ds /Applications/Canon P-150M CaptureOnTouch: /Library/Receipts/P150M Driver.pkg /Library/Receipts/P150M CaptureOnTouch.
Appendix Specifications 200 × 200 dpi 10 pages/min. 300 × 300 dpi 6 pages/min. Duplex 200 × 200 dpi 20 images/min. 300 × 300 dpi 12 images/min. Interface Hi-Speed USB 2.0 External Dimensions 11" (W) × 1.57" (H) × 3.74" (D) (280 mm (W) × 40 mm (H) × 95 mm (D)) Weight Approx. 1.0 kg Power Supply USB bus-powered 0.5 A (when using communication USB cable) 1 A (when using in combination with power supply USB cable) When using AC adapter (sold separately) 6 V DC, 0.
Options/ Consumables • Separation Pad (Product Code: 4179B001) This is the replacement separation pad. For the replacement procedure, see 89 page. • Feed Rollers (Product Code: 4179B002) This is the replacement kit for the feed rollers. For the replacement procedure, see 87 page. • Carrying Case (Product Code: 4179B003) This case is used for holding the scanner when carrying it.
Index A I AC adapter (not supplied) .......................................................... 26 Advanced Settings Dialog Box .............................................40, 69 Auto play screen ........................................................................ 31 Auto Start Switch ....................................... 15, 23, 31, 38, 60, 67 B C D Installation .................................................................................. 16 J Job ..........................................
Separation Pad .......................................................................... 89 Start Button ........................................ 15, 38, 44, 48, 67, 73, 76 System Requirements ................................................................ 16 T Text orientation recognition .................................... 32, 40, 61, 69 U Uninstalling ................................................................................. 99 USB Connector ..................................................
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