The information in this service manual is subject to change as the product is improved. All
relevant information in such cases will be provided by the service information bulletins.
A thorough understanding of the CanoScan D660U, based on the service manual and service
information bulletins, is vital to the serviceman in maintaining the product quality and
performance, and in locating and repairing the cause of malfunctions.
CanoScan D660U is a flatbed image scanner with 600 x 1200 dpi resolution incorporating the
following features.
1. Film Adapter Unit (FAU) is bult in the scanner for scanning negative and positive films.
2. Canon's proprietary VAROS (Variable Refraction Optical System) technology allows 1200
dpi resolution in the horizontal scanning direction when using FAU to scan films.
3. High-performance CCD and cold cathode fluorescent lamp used as light source achieve
high speed and high signal-to-noise ratio image quality. The lamp has high reliability.
4. The one-touch start button starts the accompanying software, and the FAU button allows
easy film scan.
5. Color gradation is naturally expressed by reading at 14 bits per RGB channel and
outputting at 8 bits.
6. The scanner is easily connected to the host computer through a USB interface.
The following installation conditions are required.
1. Ambient temperature should be between 10 and 35 degrees, and relative humidity between
10% and 90%RH. Avoid location near water faucets, boilers, humidifiers, or refrigerators.
2. Avoid location subject to open flame, dust, or direct sunlight. If it is installed near a
window, hang a curtain to block direct sunlight.
3. The room should be well ventilated.
4. Install on a sturdy and level desk, etc.
5. Moving a scanner from a cold place to a warm place may cause condensation on the metal
parts, resulting in a faulty operation. Give the scanner at least one hour to adjust to the
room temperature before unpacking.
The scanner is shipped with the scanning unit locked by the carriage lock to prevent a
damage during transport. Unlock the scanning unit before using the scanner.
1) Turn the scanner over.
Figure 1-3
2) Push the carriage lock to the "Unlock" position.
Figure 1-4
3) Return the scanner to its standard position.
Note: Ensure to lock the scanning unit during transport.
CanoScan D660U is connected to the USB port on the host computer using a USB cable
supplied with the scanner. Refer to the "Getting Started" for details. For connecting the host
computer's cables, refer to the manuals for the host computer.
1) Connect the square end of the USB cable to the USB port on the scanner.
2) Connect the rectangular end of the USB cable to the USB port on the host computer.
Dirt on the document glass or document cover may cause an unclear image or lines on the
scanned image. Clean the document glass or document cover following the steps below.
1) Disconnect all cables from the scanner.
2) Wipe a dirt off with a soft clean cloth dampened with water and well wrung.
A. Outline .................................. 2-16
B. Image Processing
Functions .............................. 2-16
IV. CONTROL SYSTEM ..................... 2-19
A. Outline .................................. 2-19
B. USB Interface ........................ 2-19
V.POWER SUPPLY ..........................2-21
CHAPTER 2
I. BASIC OPERATION
A. Functions
The scanner functions are divided into the following three main systems.
1. Optical system
The optical system exposes a document by the scanning lamp and focuses the reflected light
from the document on the CCD by mirrors, a lens and a VAROS unit.
When scanning a film using FAU, turns OFF the scanning lamp to turn ON the FAU lamp,
and exposes the film by the FAU lamp and focuses the transparent light from the film on the
CCD by mirrors, a lens and a VAROS unit.
2. Image processing system
The image processing system converts the analog image signal focused on the CCD into
digital data and performs image processing.
3. Control system
The control system controls the interface with the host computer and the whole operation of
the scanner.
CanoScan D660U is not equipped with CPU. The device driver installed in the host computer
includes a control program, which functions as CPU.
Analog Image signal read by the CCD are converted into digital data by ASIC. The converted
digital data are image-processed by the ASIC, and the ASIC temporarily stores the data in the
buffer RAM, and outputs to the host computer via USB port.
Checks if the scanning unit operates normally. When the scanner is powered ON, the
scanning unit automatically moves to the home position. This is also a scan start position.
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q Home Position
w White Calibration Plate
Figure 2-6
2) Light intensity test
Checks if the light intensity of the scanning lamp reaches the standard value. When the
scanning lamp lights, the control program reads the light reflected from the white calibration
plate with the CCD, and checks if the light intensity into each CCD of red, green, and blue
reaches the standard value. If the light intensity is below the standard value, the control
program continues the test for up to 30 seconds. If it still does not reach the standard value,
the control program returns "FALSE".