Canon DR-1210C User Manual
Document Scanner
User’s Guide
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Canon DR-1210C document scanner. Please
read this manual thoroughly before using the machine 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.
Manuals for the Scanner
The DR-1210C Scanner has an Easy Start Guide and a User’s Guide (this
manual) included in the package, and a CapturePerfect Operation Guide and
Online Help.
For details on checking the packing list, software installation, computer
connections, and scanner setup, see the Easy Start Guide. For details on
preparing the scanner, and details on scanning and how to handle the scanner,
see the User’s Guide.
The following describes the manuals packaged with the scanner.
Before you start using the scanner, be sure to read this User’s Guide.
Easy Start Guide
This manual describes the procedure for removing the scanner from its box
through to setting up the scanner for scanning.
User’s Guide (this guide)
This manual describes the basic operations for using the scanner, performing
routine maintenance, and troubleshooting, and provides the scanner
specifications.
Chapter
INTRODUCTION 1
Symbols Used in This Manual
The following symbols are used in this manual to explain procedures,
restrictions, handling precautions, and instructions that should be observed for
safety.
WARNING
Indicates a warning concerning operations that may lead to death
or injury to persons if not performed correctly. To use the machine
safely, always pay attention to these warnings.
CAUTION
Indicates a caution concerning operations that may lead to injury
to persons, or damage to property if not performed correctly. To
use the machine safely, always pay attention to these cautions.
IMPORTANT
Indicates operational requirements and restrictions. Be sure to read these items
carefully to operate the machine correctly, and avoid damage to the machine.
Note
Indicates a clarification of an operation, or contains additional explanations for
a procedure. Reading these notes is highly recommended.
2 INTRODUCTION
Contents
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................... 1
Manuals for the Scanner ............................................................... 1
Symbols Used in This Manual ....................................................... 2
Chapter 1 Before Using the Scanner ................................. 5
1. Important Safety Instructions ..................................................... 6
Installation Location ................................................................ 6
Power ...................................................................................... 6
Moving the Scanner ................................................................ 7
Handling .................................................................................. 7
Disposal .................................................................................. 9
2. Features of the DR-1210C Document Scanner ....................... 10
3. Names and Functions of Parts ................................................ 12
4. Installation Requirements ........................................................ 16
5. About the Setup Disc ............................................................... 17
Chapter 2 Using the Scanner ............................................ 19
1. Documents .............................................................................. 20
2. Placing Documents .................................................................. 21
Placing a Document into the Feeder ..................................... 21
Placing a Document on the Flatbed (Platen Glass) .............. 23
3. Scanning Documents .............................................................. 25
Using CapturePerfect 3.0 ...................................................... 25
Using the Job Function ......................................................... 33
Use the Start Button to Start Applications ............................. 38
4. Clearing a Paper Jam .............................................................. 42
5. Scanning Hints ........................................................................ 45
6. Software Settings .................................................................... 49
ISIS Driver Settings ............................................................... 50
TWAIN Driver Settings .......................................................... 52
Job Registration Tool Settings .............................................. 54
Chapter 3 Appendices ....................................................... 57
1. Regular Maintenance .............................................................. 58
Cleaning the Scanner ........................................................... 58
Cleaning the Feed Path ........................................................ 58
Cleaning the Scanning Glass and Contact Plate .................. 59
Cleaning the Roller Unit and Separation Pad ....................... 60
2. Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 65
The Scanner Does Not Turn On ........................................... 65
The Scanner Is Not Recognized ........................................... 65
Scanning Is Not Performed ................................................... 66
Error Is Displayed ................................................................. 67
Slow Scanning Speed ........................................................... 67
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Documents Are Not Fed Correctly ........................................ 68
Saved Image Files Do Not Open .......................................... 69
Scanning Results Are Not as Expected ................................ 69
[Warming up] Is Displayed When Scanning .......................... 71
3. Uninstalling Software ............................................................... 75
Uninstalling ISIS/TWAIN Driver or Job Registration Tool ..... 77
Uninstalling CapturePerfect 3.0 ............................................ 79
4. Specifications .......................................................................... 81
Specifications ........................................................................ 81
Index ...................................................................................... 84
4 Contents
Chapter 1
Before Using the Scanner
1. Important Safety Instructions .............. 6
Installation Location ..................................... 6
Power .......................................................... 6
Moving the Scanner .................................... 7
Handling ...................................................... 7
Disposal ....................................................... 9
2. Features of the DR-1210C
Document Scanner ............................. 10
3. Names and Functions of Parts .......... 12
4. Installation Requirements .................. 16
5. About the Setup Disc ......................... 17
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
The performance of this scanner is affected by the environment in which it is
installed. Make sure that the location where the scanner is installed meets the
following environmental requirements.
• Provide adequate space around the scanner for operation, maintenance, and
ventilation.
• Avoid installing the machine in direct sunlight. If this is unavoidable, use
curtains to shade the scanner.
• Avoid locations where a considerable amount of dust accumulates.
• 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 where ammonia gas is emitted.
• Avoid locations near volatile or flammable materials, such as alcohol or
paint thinner.
• Avoid locations that are subject to vibration.
• Avoid exposing the scanner to rapid changes in temperature. If the room in
which the scanner is installed is cold but rapidly heated, water droplets
(condensation) may form inside the scanner. This may result in a noticeable
degradation in scanning quality.
The following conditions are recommended for optimal scanning quality:
Room temperature: 10 °C to 32.5 °C (50 °F to 90.5 °F)
Humidity: 20% to 80% RH
• Avoid installing the scanner near equipment that generates a magnetic field
(e.g. speakers, televisions, or radios).
Power
• Connect only to a power outlet of the rated voltage and power supply
frequency. (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. Also, when using an extension cord, make sure that
the extension cord is rated for the current requirements of the scanner.
• Never try to disassemble the AC adapter or modify it in any way, as this is
extremely dangerous.
• The power cord and AC adapter may become damaged if they are often
stepped on or if heavy objects are placed on them. Continued use of a
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damaged power cord and AC adapter can lead to an accident, such as a fire
or electrical shock.
• Do not use the power cord while it is coiled.
• Do not pull directly on the power cord. When disconnecting the power cord,
grasp the plug and remove it from the outlet.
• Keep the area around the power plug clear of objects so that the power cord
can be disconnected easily in an emergency.
• Use only the AC adapter provided with this scanner. Also, do not use the AC
adapter provided with the scanner with any other electrical devices.
120 V model: 108-241250-US
220-240 V model: 109-241250-ES
• If you have any questions regarding the power supply, contact your local
authorized Canon dealer or service representative for further information.
Moving the Scanner
• Make sure to lock the lock switch when moving the scanner. Press the lock
switch to (Lock) position. (See illustration below.) When moving the
scanner, always hold it with both hands. The scanner weighs approximately
13.5 lb (6.1kg).
Chapter 1
Lock Switch
Unlock
Lock
* Be sure to unlock the lock switch after moving the scanner. An error
message appears on the display panel if the scanner is used while the lock
switch is locked. (See p. 15 and p. 67.)
• Before moving the scanner, make sure to disconnect the interface cables and
AC adapter. If the scanner is transported with these items connected, the
plugs and connectors may be damaged due to excessive force applied to
them during movement.
Handling
WARNING
Note the following precautions whenever using the scanner.
Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock.
• Never use alcohol, benzene, paint thinner, aerosol sprays, or any
other highly flammable substance near the scanner.
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• Do not cut, damage, or modify the power cord or AC adapter. Do
not place heavy objects on the power cord or AC adapter, and do
not pull or excessively bend the power cord.
• Never connect the power cord when your hands are wet.
• Do not connect the scanner to a multi plug power strip.
• Do not knot or coil the power cord as this may result in a fire or
electric shock. When connecting the power cord, make sure that
the power plug is securely and completely inserted into the
power outlet.
• Do not use power cords and AC adapters other than the power
cord and AC adapter provided with this scanner.
• Never try to take the scanner apart or modify it in any way.
• Never try to take the AC adapter apart or modify it in any way, as
this is dangerous and may lead to a fire or electric shock.
• Do not use flammable aerosol sprays products near the scanner.
• When cleaning the scanner, turn the power switch OFF and
disconnect the power cord from the power supply.
• Clean the scanner using a slightly dampened cloth which has
been well wrung out. Never use alcohol, benzene, paint thinner,
or any other flammable substances.
• If the scanner makes strange noises, or gives off, smoke, heat,
or strange odors, or the scanner does not function or other
abnormalities occur when you use the machine, immediately
turn the power switch OFF, and disconnect the power plug from
the power outlet. Then, contact your local authorized Canon
dealer or the service representative for further information.
• Do not drop the scanner, or subject it to impact or strong shock.
Should the scanner ever become damaged, immediately turn the
power switch 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.
• Before moving the scanner, be sure to turn the power switch
OFF, and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.
CAUTION
• Do not install the scanner on a surface that is unstable or tilted,
or in an area subject to excessive vibrations, as this may cause
the scanner to fall, resulting in personal injury or damage to the
scanner.
• 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 switch 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.
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• Do not locate the scanner in a humid or dusty location. Doing so
might cause fire or electric shock.
• Do not place objects on top of the scanner. Such objects may tip
or fall over, resulting in personal injury.
• To prevent any risk of fire or electric shock, make sure that the
power source meets the power requirements of the unit.
• When unplugging the power cord, grasp it firmly by its plug. Do
not pull directly on the power cord, as this may damage or
expose the cord’s internal wiring, resulting in a fire or electric
shock.
• Leave sufficient space around the power plug so that it can be
unplugged easily. If objects are placed around the power plug,
you will be unable to unplug it in an emergency.
• Do not allow water or flammable substances (alcohol, paint
thinner, benzene, etc.) to spill into the scanner, as this may
result in a fire or electric shock.
• Turn OFF the power switch for safety when not using the
scanner for a long period of time, such as overnight. Also, turn
OFF the power switch, and disconnect the AC adapter from the
scanner and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet
for safety when the machine will not be used for an extended
period of time, such as during consecutive holidays.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that may get caught in the
scanner while you are using it. This may result in personal
injury. Be extra careful of neckties and long hair. If anything
becomes caught in the scanner, immediately disconnect the
power cord to stop the scanner.
• Open the feeder gently to avoid causing a malfunction or
personal injury.
• Close the feeder gently to avoid catching your fingers, as this
may result in personal injury.
• Do not press down hard on the feeder when using the platen
glass to scan thick books. Doing so may damage the platen
glass and result in personal injury.
• Never place any object other than documents to be scanned into
the feeder or on the platen glass. Doing so may result in scanner
malfunction.
• When using the scanner in the winter or cold weather, allow it to
warm up after turning it on. Not doing so may cause
condensation to form or an error to occur.
Chapter 1
Disposal
• When disposing of this scanner, be sure to follow all local ordinances and
laws or consult with the retailer who sold you the scanner.
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2. Features of the DR-1210C Document Scanner
The main features of the DR-1210C document scanner are described below.
Feeder Scanning
Scanning speed: 12 sheets/minute
Scanning conditions: LTR/A4, B&W/Gray/Color, 300 dpi
* Note that only one-sided scanning is available.
Flatbed (Platen Glass)
Documents that cannot be scanned by the feeder (e.g. thin paper, thick
paper, magazines, and bound documents) can be scanned on the flatbed.
USB 2.0 Interface
Connect the scanner to a computer with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 protocol.
Color/Grayscale Support
Documents can be scanned in 24-bit color or 256-level grayscale.
Job Function
Documents can be scanned automatically by pressing preregistered buttons
on the operation panel. Jobs are automatically processed by a preset method
without the need to start up an application.
Paper Size Detection
The size of scanned documents is automatically detected, and images of
non-standard size documents are saved with the unwanted margin around
the document removed.
Deskew
If a document is fed through the scanner as crooked, the scanned image is
corrected so that it is aligned as straight.
Advanced Text Enhancement
Documents with dark backgrounds or documents with faint text written in
pencil can be scanned clearly.
* Note that this function may not function effectively, depending on the
document type.
Color Smoothing Mode
This mode lessens the moire effect (a shimmering, wavy pattern) that may
occur when color documents such as magazine photos are scanned.
Dropout Color
This function enables the scanner to leave out (“drop out”) a specific color
in a document when scanning.
Remove Punch Holes
This function erases the black spots that appear on a scanned image from
documents that have had holes punched in them to be stored in a binder.
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Character Orientation Detector
This function identifies the orientation of characters in a document, and, if
necessary, rotates the image so that the orientation of the scanned characters
is correct.
Prescan Function
The scanner is equipped with a Prescan function that allows you to adjust
the contrast and brightness of a prescanned image and then send the
adjusted image to the application software, without needing to scan the
document again.
Auto Start
This function automatically detects when you place a document on the
feeder and automatically starts scanning.
Energy Saving Mode
This scanner is compatible with the International Energy Star Program, and
is designed to save power by using the energy saving feature except when
scanning is being performed.
Note
Certain functions may not be available depending on the software you are
using.
Chapter 1
Before Using the Scanner 11
3. Names and Functions of Parts
This section describes the name and function of each part. Make sure to read
this section and familiarize yourself with the parts of the scanner before using
the scanner.
Top View
Document Feed Tray
Open this tray to place your documents
into the feeder. (See p. 21.)
Document Guide Adapter
Adjust this adapter
to the width of the
document. (See p. 22.)
Feeder
Documents placed
in the feeder are
automatically fed
sheet by sheet to
the scanning glass
for scanning.
Feeder Cover
Open this to
remove jammed
paper or clean
the inside of the
scanner.
(See p. 42.)
Document Eject
Stopper
Use this to prevent
scanned documents
from falling off the
scanner. (See p. 22.)
Document Eject
Opening
Scanned documents
are output to the
Document Eject
Opening. (See p. 22.)
Operation Panel
Includes the keys and
LCD display required
for operating the
scanner. (See p. 14.)
Power Indicator
Lights green when
the scanner is
turned ON.
Power Switch
Turns the scanner power ON or OFF.
Bottom View
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Unlock
Lock
Lock Switch
When moving the scanner,
press this switch to
(Lock) position.
(See p. 7.)
Flatbed (Platen Glass)
Back View
Contact Sheet
Holds the document in place for
scanning.
Flatbed (Platen Glass)
Place your document face down
and align it with the alignment mark
in the top left corner. (See p. 23.)
Scanning Glass
Documents fed through the feeder are scanned here.
Chapter 1
USB Connector
Connect the included USB cable or
one that supports Hi-Speed USB 2.0.
Power Connector
Connect the AC adapter that is
provided with the scanner.
ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)
Connector (See CAUTION)
CAUTION
Never disconnect the ADF Connector. Disconnecting the ADF
Connector will disable the feeder. (See p. 67.)
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Operation Panel
Job buttons
c
Specific jobs are assigned to the job buttons. The following operations can
be performed by pressing each of these buttons:
(COPY)
Press this button to scan a document and print a copy on a specified printer.
(FILE)
Press this button to scan a document and save the scanned image to a
specified folder on your computer. (The default is My Pictures in the My
Documents folder.).
(E-MAIL)
Press this button to scan a document and attach the scanned image to a new
e-mail message.
dDisplay Panel
Displays jobs registered with the Job Registration Tool, the scanner state
(e.g., Scanning...), and system messages.
(Display Panel Normal Messages)
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The scanner is waiting for a button or PC operation
Job indication
Display when the [COPY] button is pressed
Display when the [FILE] button is pressed
Display when the [E-MAIL] button is pressed
Scanning
Processing a job (Sending)
Processing of jobs is complete
Waiting for the next operation (e.g., there are no more
pages in the document)
(Display Panel Error Messages)
The computer is not on, or there is a communications
error with the computer (e.g., the USB cable is
disconnected)
Paper jam
Lock switch on the bottom of the scanner is locked
(See p. 7 and p. 67)
ADF Connector on the rear of the scanner is
disconnected (See p. 13 and p. 67)
eSelectable Job buttons (A to E)
You can assign a Selectable Job button to any job registered with the Job
Registration Tool.
fScroll buttons (S, T)
Press these buttons to scroll through the list of jobs displayed on the LCD
display.
gSTART button
Press the [START] button to perform the following functions:
- Execute jobs selected with the Selectable Job buttons or Scroll buttons.
- Start scanning when Feeding Option is set to [Panel-Feeding] when
scanning from an application.
- Start applications set with the Event Driven Function. (See p. 38.)
hSTOP button
Press this button to stop scanning and reset the error display (e.g. paper
jam).
Chapter 1
Note
You can change the settings for the Job buttons and Selectable Job buttons by
using the Job Registration Tool. (See p. 35.)
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4. Installation Requirements
To use the DR-1210C, your computer must satisfy the following system
requirements.
• One of the following operating systems.
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or later
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 or later
- Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 or later
• A computer that meets the following specifications:
- CPU: Pentium 4 (1.8 GHz or faster)
- Memory: 256 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)
- Hard disk: 1 GB or more available space
-CD-ROM drive
- Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface
- Monitor: Resolution of 1024 × 768 (XGA) or better recommended
• Use the standard equipped Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface, or use one of the
USB 2.0 interface cards recommended for use with this scanner:
• USB 2.0 interface cards made by Adaptec (for PCI bus)
- USB2connect2000LP (AUA-2000)
- USB2connect3100 (AUA-3100LP)
- USB2connect5100 (AUA-5100)
• USB 2.0 interface cards made by Adaptec (for card bus)
- USB2connect for Notebooks (AUA-1420)
• An ISIS-compatible application or a TWAIN-compatible application that is
compatible with the above operating systems.
IMPORTANT
• Use the most recent version of the USB 2.0 driver provided by Microsoft.
Contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service representative for
more detailed information.
• Computer operations are not guaranteed with all standard equipped
computer USB interfaces. If the scanner does not function normally on the
standard equipped computer USB interface, then use a recommended
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface card.
• Use the USB cable provided with the scanner, or a Hi-Speed USB 2.0
compatible cable.
• If the CPU, memory, interface card, and other specifications do not satisfy
the installation requirements, the scanning speed may be greatly reduced and
transmission may take a long time.
• Even if the computer satisfies the recommended specifications, the scanning
speed may vary, depending on the scan settings.
• The ISIS/TWAIN Drivers provided with the scanner do not necessarily
operate on all ISIS- or TWAIN-compatible applications. For details, contact
your application software retailer.
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5. About the Setup Disc
The Canon DR-1210 scanner setup disc contains the software listed below:
• DR-1210C Driver
Scanner driver for use with the DR-1210C scanner, and the Job Registration
Tool
• CapturePerfect 3.0
ISIS-compatible application developed for Canon document scanners
• OmniPage SE 4
Optical character recognition (OCR) software with multiple language
support, made by Nuance Communications Inc.
• Presto! BizCard 5 SE
Name card management software provided with the multi-language OCR
made by NewSoft Technology Corp.
Note
• The following shows how the DR-1210C setup disc is configured.
For instructions on how to install the software included on the setup disc, see
the Easy Start Guide.
Menu screen Typical Software Installation
Chapter 1
* All of the indicated software is installed.
Read Manuals Custom Software Installation
* “Easy Start Guide”, “User’s Guide” and
“CapturePerfect 3.0 Operation Guide”
provided with the scanner.
* Only the software selected in the
checkboxes is installed.
• For information on how to use OmniPage SE 4, contact Nuance
Communications Inc. and for information on how to use Presto! BizCard 5
SE, contact NewSoft Technology Corp.
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Chapter 2
Using the Scanner
1. Documents .......................................... 20
2. Placing Documents ............................ 21
Placing a Document into the Feeder ......... 21
Placing a Document on the Flatbed
(Platen Glass) ............................................ 23
3. Scanning Documents ......................... 25
Using CapturePerfect 3.0 .......................... 25
Using the Job Function .............................. 33
Use the Start Button to Start Applications . 38
4. Clearing a Paper Jam ......................... 42
5. Scanning Hints ................................... 45
6. Software Settings ............................... 49
ISIS Driver Settings ................................... 50
TWAIN Driver Settings .............................. 52
Job Registration Tool Settings .................. 54
1. Documents
The scanner can scan documents of the following sizes:
Feeder
Width: 5.8" to 8.5" (148 mm to 216 mm)
Length: 3.9" to 14.0" (100 mm to 356 mm)
Thickness: 14 to 32 lb bond (0.0024" to 0.0059")
52 to 128 g/m
Document Feed
Tray capacity:
Flatbed (Platen Glass)
Width: 8.5" (216 mm)
Length: 11.7" (297 mm)
Make sure to thoroughly read the following cautions for scanning documents
using the feeder:
• When scanning a stack of documents using the feeder, make
sure that the documents are of the same size, stock, and paper
quality. Feeding documents of different sizes or types together
may cause a paper jam.
• Always make sure that the ink on a document is dry before
scanning it. Scanning documents with the ink still wet may soil
the rollers or scanning glass, cause lines or smudges to appear
on images, or dirty other documents.
• 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.
• When scanning a two-sided document that is printed on thin
paper, the image on the opposite side of each page may show
through. Adjust the brightness in the scanning conditions
before scanning the document.
• Scanning the following types of documents using the feeder
may cause paper jams or malfunctions. Scan documents like
these using the flatbed (platen glass).
35 sheets maximum or stack height of approximately
0.14" (3.5 mm)
2
(0.06 mm to 0.15 mm)
Wrinkled or
creased documents
Curled paper Carbon paper
Torn documents Coated paper
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Extremely thin,
translucent paper
Paper with square
holes
Documents with
paper clips or staples
2. Placing Documents
This section describes the procedure for placing a document on the scanner.
Use the feeder when continuously scanning a stack of documents containing
multiple sheets, and use the flatbed for scanning documents that cannot be
placed on the feeder.
Placing a Document into the Feeder
IMPORTANT
• Before you place a document, check to make sure it does not contain paper
clips, staples, or other small metal objects. These objects may damage the
document, or cause a paper jam or scanner malfunction.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that may get caught in the scanner
while you are using it. This may result in personal injury. Be extra careful of
neckties and long hair. If anything becomes caught in the scanner,
immediately disconnect the power cord to stop scanning.
• Always smooth out any folds or curls in your originals before placing them
into the feeder. If the leading edge of a document is curled, it may cause a
paper jam.
1. Open the document feed tray.
Chapter 2
2. Fan the stack of documents to be scanned.
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CAUTION
When placing your document, take care not to cut your hands on
the edges of the paper.
3. Place your document face up into the feeder. Make sure to place your
document as far into the feeder as it will go.
Make sure to remove any
previously scanned
documents remaining in the
document eject opening.
IMPORTANT
The feeder can hold a stack of up to 35 sheets of paper. The feeder capacity
may vary depending on the type of document you are scanning. If your
documents are not fed properly, divide your documents into smaller parts
before scanning them.
4. Adjust the document guide adapter so that it matches the width of the
document.
Document Eject Stopper
Open to prevent documents from
falling off the scanner.
IMPORTANT
Before scanning, make sure that the document is not curled or folded, and that
it is placed correctly. Scanning an improperly placed, curled, or folded
document may damage the document or cause a paper jam.
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Placing a Document on the Flatbed (Platen Glass)
1.
Carefully open the feeder.
IMPORTANT
Never place any object other than documents to be scanned onto the platen
glass. Doing so may result in damage to the scanner or an injury.
2. Place the document face down and align the top edge of the document with the
back edge of the platen glass (by the alignment mark in the top left corner).
Alignment
mark
Chapter 2
3. Carefully close the feeder.
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CAUTION
• Close the feeder gently to avoid catching your fingers, as this
may result in personal injury.
• Do not use excessive force when closing the feeder, as this may
damage or break the platen glass, and may result in personal
injury.
• Do not press down hard on the feeder when using the platen
glass to scan thick books. Doing so may damage the platen
glass and result in personal injury.
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3. Scanning Documents
There are two methods of scanning documents using the DR-1210C document
scanner. You can scan from an application, such as CapturePerfect 3.0, or you
can use the Job function, which allows you to scan by pressing buttons on the
operation panel, without starting up an application.
This section describes the scanning flow of the CapturePerfect 3.0 application
and the Job Function.
For details on how to install each application and the driver, see the Easy Start
Guide.
Using CapturePerfect 3.0
CapturePerfect 3.0 is an ISIS-compatible application developed for Canon
document scanners.
CapturePerfect 3.0 includes the following modes. Select the desired scan mode
from the scan menu to perform scanning.
• Scan Batch to File
Documents are scanned with the preset scanning conditions, and the image
file is saved to the specified folder.
• Scan Batch to Print
Documents are scanned with the preset scanning conditions, and the scanned
image is printed on the specified printer.
• Scan Batch to Mail
Documents are scanned with the preset scanning conditions, the e-mail
software is started up, and the scanned image is attached to a new e-mail
message.
• Scan 1 Page
Only one page of the document is scanned.
• Scan Job
The scanning conditions and scan mode (Scan Batch to File, Scan Batch to
Print, or Scan Batch to Mail) are registered in advance as a job. The scan job
can then be performed by selecting the registered job from the drop-down
list (c) and pressing (Scan JOB) on the toolbar (d).
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• Scan to Presentation Mode
This mode is handy when the scanner is used in environments, such as
conference halls, where it can be connected to large displays or projectors.
CapturePerfect 3.0 is switched to full-screen display, the document is
scanned, and the scanned image is displayed at full size on the screen.
DR-1210C
Projector
The scanned image is
projected onto the screen.
Scan to Presentation Mode
Note
For instructions on how to use CapturePerfect 3.0, see the CapturePerfect
Operation Guide and CapturePerfect Help. Be sure to read the CapturePerfect
Operation Guide and CapturePerfect Help before you use CapturePerfect 3.0.
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