Canon imageFORMULA P-208 User Manual

Please read this manual before operating this scanner.

After you finish reading this manual, store it in a safe

place for future reference.

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Contents

Contents ............................................................................................. 1

Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................................................ 3

About This Manual .......................................................................... 3

Features of the Scanner ................................................................. 4

Names and Functions of Parts ........................................................ 6

Power Supply .................................................................................. 7

Regulations ..................................................................................... 8

Trademarks ................................................................................... 10

Chapter 2 Important Safety Instructions ........................................... 11

Installation Location ...................................................................... 11

Moving the Scanner ...................................................................... 12

Handling ........................................................................................ 12

Disposal ........................................................................................ 13

When sending the scanner for repairs .......................................... 13

Chapter 3 Installing the Software ...................................................... 14

System requirements .................................................................... 14

Setup Disc Contents ..................................................................... 15

Software Installation ...................................................................... 16

Chapter 4 Connecting the Scanner .................................................. 21

Connecting the Scanner to the Computer ..................................... 21

Turning the Power ON .................................................................. 22

Chapter 5 Placing Documents .......................................................... 24

Documents .................................................................................... 24

Loading a document ..................................................................... 26

Loading cards ............................................................................... 27

Chapter 6 Scanning with CaptureOnTouch Lite ............................... 28

Scanning with CaptureOnTouch Lite ............................................ 28

Starting and Exiting CaptureOnTouch Lite ................................... 32

Scanner Settings ........................................................................... 33

Operation in Continuous Scanning Screen ................................... 37

Environmental Settings ................................................................. 38

Chapter 7 Scanning with CaptureOnTouch ...................................... 40

What is CaptureOnTouch? ........................................................... 40

Starting and Exiting CaptureOnTouch .......................................... 41

Scan First ...................................................................................... 43

Select Scan Job ............................................................................ 45

Scanning with Start Button ............................................................ 48

Scanner Settings ........................................................................... 48

Operation in Continuous Scanning Screen ................................... 51

Setting the Output Method ............................................................ 52

About file formats .......................................................................... 54

Environmental Settings ................................................................. 55

Chapter 8 Setting the Scanner Driver ............................................... 60

Configuration and Functions of the Scanner Driver ...................... 60

Setting Basic Scanning Conditions ............................................... 63

Chapter 9 Special Scanning ............................................................. 66

Practical Examples ....................................................................... 66

Function Restrictions Depending on Mode Setting ....................... 79

Scan Panel .................................................................................... 80

Chapter 10 Regular Maintenance ..................................................... 81

Cleaning the Scanner ................................................................... 81

Cleaning the Scanning Glass and the Rollers .............................. 82

Chapter 11 Detaching and attaching the separation pad ................. 83

When to replace the separation pad ............................................. 83

Detaching and attaching the separation pad ................................ 84

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Chapter 12 Uninstalling the Software ............................................... 85

Uninstallation ................................................................................ 85

Chapter 13 Troubleshooting ............................................................. 86

Clearing a Paper Jam ................................................................... 86

Common Problems and Solutions ................................................ 88

Software Troubleshooting ............................................................. 90

Useful tips ..................................................................................... 90

Chapter 14 Appendix ........................................................................ 93

Specifications ................................................................................ 93

Replacement parts ........................................................................ 94

Option ........................................................................................... 94

External Dimensions ..................................................................... 95

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Canon imageFORMULA P-208 Document
Scanner.

In order to fully understand the features of this scanner and use them
more effectively, please read this manual and the manuals shown below
thoroughly before using the product. After reading, store the manual in a
safe place for future reference.

About This Manual................................................................................ 3

Features of the Scanner....................................................................... 4

Names and Functions of Parts ............................................................ 6

Power Supply ........................................................................................ 7

Regulations ...........................................................................................8

Trademarks ......................................................................................... 10

About This Manual

Manuals for the Scanner

Documentation for this scanner consists of the following manuals.

z Setup Guide

This provides complete and comprehensive information about the
scanner.

z User Manual (this manual)

This manual contains complete explanations for operations on the
scanner. This manual is stored on the supplied Setup Disc as an
electric manual.

The User Manual will be registered to the following location in the start
menu after you install the software on the Setup Disc.

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Register Windows 8 at the following locations.

After the software is installed from the setup disc, the user manual is
shown below.

/Applications/P-208 User Manual.app

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.

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.

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.

Features of the Scanner

The main features of the P-208 document scanner are described
below.

z Compact Size

The scanner has a compact size of 312.5 mm (W) x 39 mm (H) x 55.5
mm (D) (12.3" x 1.54" x 2.19") when the document feed tray is
closed.

The size of the scanner with the feed tray open is 312.5 mm (W) x 39
mm (H) x 75.5 mm (D) (12.3" x 1.54" x 2.97").

z Bus-Powered

Using the bus powered USB2.0 drive, you can scan up to 8 sheets
per minute (A4 size, one- or two-sided scan at 200dpi).

z Auto Start Function

The CaptureOnTouch Lite software that comes preinstalled in the
scanner can be started by turning ON the Auto Start switch on the
rear panel. Connecting a computer to the scanner enables scanning
even when the driver is not installed.

z Auto Power ON/OFF

This feature automatically turns the power ON or OFF when the feed
tray is opened or closed.

Indicates operational requirements and restrictions. Be sure to read
these items carefully to operate the machine correctly, and avoid
damage to the machine.

Indicates a clarification of an operation, or contains additional
explanations for a procedure. Reading these notes is highly
recommended.

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z Equipped with Feeder

Up to 10 pages of a document can be loaded and then fed
continuously, or one at a time.

z Wi-Fi connectivity

By connecting the optional WU10 to the scanner, you can operate
the scanner and load document from a PC or other device with a
wireless connection. You can also send scanned data directly to a
smartphone, tablet PC, or other smart device with a wireless
connection.

z CaptureOnTouch

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.

z Color and Grayscale Support

The scanner is capable of scanning a document in 24-bit color or
256-level grayscale.

z Two-Sided Scanning

The scanner supports one-sided and two-sided scanning. Using the
skip blank pages function enables you to scan without worrying about
whether to scan one side or both sides of a document because
scanned images of blank pages are not saved.

z Auto Color Detection

The scanner detects whether the scanned document is in color,
grayscale, or black and white, and saves the image accordingly.

z Full Auto Mode

A Full Auto Mode is provided in CaptureOnTouch Lite,
CaptureOnTouch and scanner driver to allow scanning under
automatically determined conditions. Scanning conditions such as
the color mode and page size are set automatically based on the
document being scanned.

z Auto Resolution Detection

When enabled in the CaptureOnTouch Lite, CaptureOnTouch or
scanner driver settings, this function detects the content of
documents and determines the scanning resolution automatically.

z Document Size Auto Detection

This feature enables automatic detection of the page size of a
scanned document. The space around the edges of documents can
be omitted during scanning, even for non-standard size documents.

z Deskew

Even if a document is slanted when fed into the scanner, the scanned
image can be straightened.

z Text Enhanced Mode

Advanced Text Enhancement II is provided to improve the readability
when scanning documents in which the background is uniform and
both the text and background are light.

*This feature may not work effectively for some documents

z Picture Mode

The [Apply corrections suitable for photographs] features
compensates for underexposed and overexposed images for photo­quality scans with finer gradation.

z 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.

z Scan First

Pressing the Start button on the scanner automatically starts
CaptureOnTouch Lite or CaptureOnTouch and scans the document
in the feed tray when you use the Scan First function.

z Auto Detection of Document in Feeder

An automatic start function is provided for detecting when a
document is placed in the feeder and then starting scanning
automatically.

Depending on the bundled software you are using, all of the
preceding features may not be available.

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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.

Front View/Right-Side View

(1) Feeder Cover

Open this when cleaning the scanner.

(2) Document Feed Tray

This tray is for feeding documents. Open it when scanning
documents.

(3) Document Guides

These guides ensure documents are fed straight (one on the left and
right sides). Slide the guides when loading a document, and then
align them to both sides of the document to be scanned.

(4) Feed Inlet

Insert the document to be scanned.

(5) Start Button

Press this button when you want to start scanning the document
loaded in the feed tray.

When the power of the scanner is ON, this button lights and indicates
the status of the scanner as shown below.

(6) USB Connector

Connect the USB cable supplied with the scanner.

Start button

status

Meaning

Lit The power of the scanner is ON.

Flashing

• Paper is jammed.

• A double feed has been detected and the
scanner has stopped.

• The top unit is open.

• Another scanner error has occurred.

The Start button may blink slowly when the USB cable is connected and
the feed tray is opened. When this occurs, wait for the power indicator to
stop blinking and light steadily before using the scanner.

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Back View

(1) Auto Start Switch

Use this switch to change the operation mode of the scanner.

(2) Eject Outlet

This outlet is for ejecting documents when scanning is completed.

(3) Theft Prevention Hole (Security Slot)

Attach a key chain, etc. here to prevent the scanner from being
stolen.

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.

Turning ON the Power

1 Open the document feed tray.

The scanner turns ON, and the Start button lights.

This scanner does not have a power switch. For details, "Power
Supply" on p.7

The Start button may blink slowly when the USB cable is connected and
the feed tray is opened. When this occurs, wait for the power indicator to
stop blinking and light steadily before using the scanner.

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Turning OFF the Power

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Close the feed tray.

The scanner turns OFF.

Regulations

FCC REGULATIONS (For North America)

Document Scanner, Model M111161

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of this device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux la partie 15 des règles de la FCC et
CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1)
l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil
doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

z Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

z Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

z Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

z Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in

Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless
otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should
be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

Canon U.S.A. Inc.

One Canon Park, Melville, NY 11747, U.S.A.

When not using the scanner, close the scanner's Document Feed Tray
or disconnect the USB cable.

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Tel. No. [phone]

International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, CANON ELECTRONICS
INC. has determined that this machine meets the

ENERGY STAR

®

Program guidelines for energy

efficiency.

The International ENERGY STAR

®

Office Equipment
Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through
the use of computers and other office equipment. The program backs the
development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively
reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which business
proprietors can participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office
equipment, such as computers, monitors, printers, fax, machine, copiers,
and scanners. The standards and logos are uniform among participating
nations.

European Union (and EEA) only.

This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of
with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive
(2002/96/EC) and your national law. This product should be
handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an

authorized one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar
product or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical
and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this type of waste
could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human
health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally
associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct
disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural
resources. For more information about where you can drop off your waste
equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste
authority, approved WEEE scheme or your household waste disposal
service. For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE
products, please visit www.canon-europe.com/environment

.

(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)

Fur EMVG

Dieses Produkt ist zum Gebrauch im Wohnbereich, Geschafts-und
Gewerbebereich sowie in Kleinbetrieben vorgesehen.

Model Names

The following names may be provided for the safety regulations in each
sales region of the Document Scanner.

P-208: Model M111161

Disclaimers

The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

CANON ELECTRONICS INC. MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND
WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
EXPECT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION,
THEREOF, WARRANTIES AS TO MARKETABILITY,
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF
USE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. CANON ELECTRONICS INC. SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR
EXPENSES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS MATERIAL.

CANON ELECTRONICS INC. IS NOT LIABLE FOR THE STORAGE AND
HANDLING OF DOCUMENTS SCANNED WITH THIS PRODUCT, OR
THE STORAGE AND HANDLING OF RESULTING SCANNED IMAGE
DATA.

IF YOU INTEND TO DISCARD THE ORIGINALS OF SCANNED
DOCUMENTS, YOU THE CUSTOMER ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR
INSPECTING THE SCANNED IMAGES AND VERIFYING THAT DATA
IS INTACT.

THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF CANON ELECTRONICS INC. UNDER
THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE
PRODUCT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY.

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Trademarks

z Canon and the Canon logo are registered trademarks, of Canon Inc.

in the United States and may also be trademarks or registered
trademarks in other countries.

z imageFORMULA is a trademark of CANON ELECTRONICS INC.

z Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, PowerPoint, and SharePoint are

registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and other countries.

z Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from

Microsoft Corporation.

z ENERGY STAR® is a registered trademark of the United States

Environmental Protection Agency.

z Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the

United States and other countries.

z ISIS is a registered trademark of EMC Corporation in the United

States.

z Google and Google docs are trademarks of Google Inc.

z Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

z Other product and company names herein may be the trademarks of

their respective owners. However, the TM and R symbols are not
used in this document.

Copyright

Copyright 2012 by CANON ELECTRONICS INC. All rights reserved.

No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or
by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and
recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system without the
prior written permission of CANON ELECTRONICS INC.

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Chapter 2 Important Safety

Instructions

To ensure the safe operation of this scanner, be sure to read the safety
warnings and precautions described below.

Installation Location........................................................................... 11

Moving the Scanner............................................................................ 12

Handling .............................................................................................. 12

Disposal............................................................................................... 13

When sending the scanner for repairs .............................................13

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.

z Provide adequate space around the scanner for operation,

maintenance, and ventilation.

z Scanned documents are ejected behind the scanner. Be sure to

provide sufficient space behind the scanner.

z Avoid installing the machine in direct sunlight.

z Avoid locations where a considerable amount of dust accumulates.

z Avoid warm or humid locations, such as in the vicinity of a water

faucet, water heater, or humidifier. Avoid locations where ammonia
gas is emitted. Avoid locations near volatile or flammable materials,
such as alcohol or paint thinner.

z Avoid locations that are subject to vibration.

z 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: 25% to 80% RH

z Avoid installing the scanner near equipment that generates a

magnetic field (e.g. speakers, televisions, or radios.)

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Moving the Scanner

z When moving the scanner, always hold it with both hands to avoid

dropping it.

z Make sure to disconnect any USB cables and when moving the

scanner. If the scanner is carried with these items connected, the
plugs and connectors may be damaged or cause the scanner to fall
and result in personal injury or damage to the scanner.

Handling

Note the following precautions whenever using the scanner. Failure
to do so may result in a fire or electric shock.

 Never place alcohol, benzene, paint thinner, or other flammable

substances near the scanner.

 Do not allow water or flammable substances (alcohol, benzene, paint

thinner, etc.) to spill inside the scanner, as this may result in a fire or
electric shock.

 Do not cut, damage, or modify the USB cable. Do not place heavy

objects on the cable, and do not pull or excessively bend the cable.

 Never connect the USB cable when your hands are wet.

 Do not knot or coil the USB cable, as this may result in a fire or

electric shock.

 Use only the USB cable supplied with the scanner.

 Do not attempt to dismantle the scanner or modify it in any way, as

this is dangerous and may result in a fire or electric shock.

 Do not use flammable aerosol spray products near the scanner.

 When cleaning the scanner, turn the scanner OFF and disconnect

the USB cable.

 When disconnecting the USB cable, grasp it firmly by its connector.

Do not pull directly on the USB cable, as this may damage or expose
the cable's internal wiring, resulting in a fire or electric shock.

 Clean the scanner using a slightly dampened cloth that has been well

wrung out. Never use alcohol, benzene, paint thinner, or any other
flammable substance.

 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 scanner, immediately close the
feed tray, turn the scanner OFF, and disconnect the USB cable.
Then, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service
representative for further information.

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 Do not drop the scanner, or subject it to impact or strong shock.

Should the scanner ever become damaged, immediately close the
feed tray, turn the scanner OFF, and disconnect the USB cable.
Then, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service
representative for further information.

 Before moving the scanner, make sure to close the feed tray, turn the

scanner OFF, and disconnect the USB cable.

 Do not install the scanner on a surface that is unstable, tilted, or

subject to excessive vibrations. Doing so may cause the scanner to
fall, resulting in personal injury or damage to the scanner.

 Never place small objects, such as staples, paper clips, or jewelry on

the scanner. These items may fall into the scanner and cause a fire or
electric shock. If such objects ever fall inside the scanner,
immediately close the feed tray, turn the scanner OFF, and
disconnect the USB cable. Then, contact your local authorized Canon
dealer or service representative to have the unit serviced.

 Do not locate the scanner in a humid or dusty location. Doing so may

result in a fire or electric shock.

 Do not place objects on top of the scanner. Such objects may tip or

fall over, resulting in personal injury.

 Leave sufficient space around the USB cable so that it can be

disconnected easily. If objects are placed around the USB cable, you
will be unable to disconnect it in an emergency.

 If you will not be using the scanner for an extended period of time,

such as during consecutive holidays, disconnect the USB cable for
safety.

 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 to stop the scanner.

 Be careful when placing paper in the scanner and when removing

jammed paper. It is possible to cut your hand on the edge of a sheet
of paper.

Disposal

When disposing of this scanner, be sure to follow all local ordinances and
laws or consult with the retailer who sold you the scanner.

When sending the scanner for repairs

When a request is made for repairs, the scanner needs to be sent to the
specified address. When sending the scanner, use the packing box in
which it came. Firmly secure the scanner with packaging material when
you place it in the packing box.

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Chapter 3 Installing the Software

This section describes the software installation procedure using the setup
disk (DVD) that comes with this product.

System requirements ......................................................................... 14

Setup Disc Contents........................................................................... 15

Software Installation........................................................................... 16

System requirements

The following system requirements are recommended for optimal
use of this scanner.

z Computer

• CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster

• Memory: 1 GB or more

• Hard disk: 3 GB or more available space required for installation
of all software

• USB interface: Hi-Speed USB 2.0

• Monitor: Resolution of 1024 x 768 (XGA) or better
recommended.

• Optical drive: Drive capable of reading DVDs.

z Operating system

• Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later

• Microsoft Windows XP x64 Edition Service Pack 2 or later

• Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2 or later (32-bit and 64­bit editions)

• Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or later (32-bit and 64-bit
editions)

• Microsoft Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit editions)

• Mac OS X 10.6.8, 10.7.4, 10.8

z Other requirement

• An ISIS-compatible application or a TWAIN-compatible
application that is compatible with the above operating systems.

• .NET Framework 3.5 or later

 Use the latest USB 2.0 driver made available by Microsoft. For

details, consult your local authorized Canon dealer.

 Scanning speeds are lower if your computer's standard USB

interface is USB Full-Speed (equal to USB 1.1.)

 The USB cable you are using should be the one originally included

with the scanner.

 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 specified scan settings.

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 The scanner drivers provided with the scanner do not necessarily

operate on all ISIS or TWAIN-compatible applications. For details,
contact your application software retailer.

Precautions for Use in 64-bit Operating Systems

 The scanner driver supplied with this product supports scanning with

32bit applications only.

 Even with 32-bit applications, not all ISIS/TWAIN compliant

applications are guaranteed to operate.

 Scanning speed may vary depending on the specifications of your

computer.

Precautions for Use in Mac OS X

 On a Macintosh computer equipped with a PowerPC CPU, the

scanner driver of this product cannot be used with Classic
Environment.

 The driver will not run correctly when Classic Environment is running so

use the scanner when Classic Environment is not running.

Setup Disc Contents

Install the following software necessary for using the scanner from
the supplied Setup Disc.

z CaptureOnTouch

This is a dedicated scanning utility for this product.

z Scanner Driver

This is the scanner driver for this product.

Third-Party Software

The following software applications are also included on the supplied
Setup Disc (DVD-ROM). For details on installing these applications, refer
to the Readme.txt file.

z Presto! BizCard

Business card management software from NewSoft Technology
Corp.

* Presto! BizCard is a registered trademark of NewSoft Technology
Corp.

When scanning with third-party software, user the scanner driver of

this scanner to configure scanning conditions. For details on how to

open the scanner driver, refer to the manuals supplied with each

software application.

Cloud Service Software

For some of the supplied third-party software, a cloud service account is
required to use some or all of their functions.

You will be asked to agree to terms of service when obtaining an account.
For details, refer to the website of your cloud service provider.

Simple installation of the above software does not require an account.

Software Cloud service used

Google docs plug-in for CaptureOnTouch Google docs

Evernote Evernote

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Software Installation

1 Insert the Setup Disc into the disc drive of the computer.

The setup menu automatically starts up when you insert the disc into
the drive. (If the menu does not start up, execute setup.exe from the
disc.)

For Windows 7/8/Vista

If the [User Account Control] screen appears, click [Yes] or [Allow].

2 Click [Typical Installation].

About Installation of Third-Party Software

If you select [Custom Installation], you can choose third-party software
applications for installation.

Install the software before connecting the scanner to the computer.

z Log on to Windows as an Administrator.
z Close all other applications before installing the software.

z If you choose Evernote, the Web browser will start and display

a webpage for downloading the software during the
installation. Download and install the software following the
instructions on the webpage.
To install Evernote, you need a connection to the Internet.

z If you want to reinstall only specific software that you have

previously uninstalled, select [Custom Installation] and
specify the software.

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3 Click [Install].

4 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation.

5 Click [Exit] to finish installing the software.

Installation of EMC Cloud Capture Function

EMC Captiva Cloud Runtime provides a component that enables
the use of web-based applications.

The applications need to support this function when enabling this
function. Be sure to install it only when you are using a supported
application.

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Important precautions when using this device with MAC OS
X 10.8

When installing software downloaded from the Internet, the OS security
function sometimes generates an error message. If this occurs, change
the security settings with the following steps, and then reinstall the
software.

z From [System Preferences], select [Security & Privacy], and in the

dialog box that appears, change [Allow applications downloaded
from:] to [Anywhere].

1 Insert the Setup Disc into the disc drive of the computer.

For Windows 8

Depending on the system environment, the web browser may start
in full screen during installation. If so, wait until the browser
processing has finished, and then return to the desktop and
continue the installation process.

Install the software before connecting the scanner to the computer.

z Close all other applications before installing the software.

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2 Click [P-208 Installer].

About Installation of Third-Party Software

If you open the folder containing the software instead of selecting [P-208
Installer], you can choose third-party software applications for installation.

3 Click [Continue].

4 Click [Continue].

If you choose Evernote, the Web browser will start and display a
webpage for downloading the software during the installation.
Download and install the software following the instructions on the
webpage.
To install Evernote, you need a connection to the Internet.

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5 Read the license agreement and click [Continue] to accept it.

6 Click [Agree].

7 Click [Install].

8 Enter the user name and the password with administrator privileges,

and click [Install Software].

9 When the installation is complete, click [Close].

Important precautions when using this device with MAC OS X 10.8

z After installation of the software, be sure to restart the

computer.

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Chapter 4 Connecting the Scanner

Connect the scanner to the computer and power outlet.

Connecting the Scanner to the Computer........................................ 21

Turning the Power ON........................................................................ 22

Connecting the Scanner to the Computer

Connect the scanner to the computer.

Connecting the Scanner to the Computer

Turn OFF the Auto Start switch on the rear of the scanner, and use the
supplied USB cable to connect the scanner to the computer.

• Take care not to disconnect the USB cable while data is being
transferred between the scanner and computer during scanning.

• The USB connector to which the scanner is connected on your computer
must be one capable of supplying 500 mA / 5 V of power.

• Do not connect the scanner to the computer before installing the
software.

Using a USB Hub

The scanner cannot be used when it is connected to a computer via a
bus-powered USB hub. A self-powered USB hub can be used, but
operation is not guaranteed.

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Auto Start Switch

There is an Auto Start switch at the rear of the scanner for setting whether
to operate the scanner as a storage device.

Depending on the position of the Auto Start switch, the scanner operates
as shown below.

• 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.

• When you use the scanner with the Auto Start switch turned ON, the
computer needs to be started before you connect the scanner to the
computer. If the scanner is connected to a computer that is not started
and the feed tray of the scanner has been opened to turn ON the power,
the computer may not be able to start.

Turning the Power ON

1 Open the document feed tray to turn on the scanner's power supply.

Opening the scanner document feed tray switches on the power
supply automatically.

The scanner turns ON, and the Start button lights.

Switch

Position

Scanner Operation

ON

The scanner is recognized as a storage device by the
computer. Starting CaptureOnTouch Lite preinstalled in
the scanner enables you to perform scanning on a
computer without the scanner driver installed. (However,
you cannot store scanned images or any other data on
the scanner.)

OFF

The scanner is recognized as a scanning device by the
computer. You can connect the scanner to a computer
with the scanner driver installed, and perform scanning
using an application, such as the supplied
CaptureOnTouch.

z When connecting a USB cable and opening the document feed

tray, the start button can slowly flash. After the start button
stops flashing and remains lit, the scanner is ready for use.

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When the scanner is turned on for the first time, the balloon
message shown below appears on the Windows task bar. If you
wait a while, automatic scanner recognition will end and the
scanner will become ready to use.

When the scanner is properly connected to the computer, the
(CaptureOnTouch) icon appears on the taskbar as follows.

If the taskbar icon appears as or the scanner is not
properly connected to the computer. Check the status of the power
and USB cable.

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Chapter 5 Placing Documents

This section describes how to load a document for scanning.

Documents .......................................................................................... 24

Loading a document........................................................................... 26

Loading cards ..................................................................................... 27

Documents

The scanner can scan documents ranging in size from business
cards and checks to LTR/A4/LGL. The document sizes that this
scanner can scan are shown below.

Plain Paper

Size

Width: 50.8 mm to 216 mm (2" to 8.5")
Length: 70 mm to 356mm (2.756" to 14")

Paper
weight

52 to 209 g/m

2

(0.06 mm to 0.22 mm (0.0024" to 0.0087"))

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Scanning the following types of documents can cause a paper jam or
malfunction. To scan such a document, make a photocopy of the
document and then scan the photocopy.

Postcard

Business Card

Card

 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. Take care of the orientation when placing cards.

 Embossed cards may not be able to be scanned correctly, depending

on the type of embossment.

A document must meet the following criteria to be scannable:

● When scanning multiple documents of different sizes, place
the documents so that they cover the entire span of the feed
rollers.

● Scanning documents before the ink is dry can cause problems
with the scanner. Always make sure that the ink on a
document is dry before scanning it.

● Scanning documents that are written in pencil or similar
material may make the rollers and scanning glass dirty, which
can lead to smudges on the scanned image and transfer the
dirt to subsequent documents. Always clean the internal parts
of the scanner after scanning such 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. In this case, adjust the scanning intensity in the
application software before scanning the document.

● It is recommended that thin documents are fed one sheet at a
time.

Wrinkled or creased
documents

Carbon paper

Curled documents Coated paper

Torn documents

Extremely thin, translucent
paper

Documents with paper clips
or staples

Documents with excessive
paper dust particles.

Size 88.9 to 108 mm (3.5" to 4.25") x 127 to 152.4 mm (5" to 6")
Paper

weight

128 to 300g/m

2

(0.15 to 0.4 mm (0.0059" to 0.0157") )

Size 49 to 55 mm (1.93" to 2.17") x 85 to 91 mm (3.35" to 3.58")
Paper

weight

128 to 380g/m

2

(0.15 to 0.45 mm (0.0059" to 0.0177") )

Size 86 mm (3.39") x 54 mm (2.13") (ISO/IEC standard)
Card

thickness

0.76 mm (0.03") or less

Orientation Horizontal feeding only
For

embossed
cards

Up to 1.4 mm (0.055")

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Loading a document

1 Open the feed tray to turn ON the scanner.

2 Load the document.

• Before you load the document, thoroughly fan the pages.

• Straighten out the creases and folds at the ends of the
manuscript.

• 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.

• Press the document beneath the tabs of the document guides.

• Up to 10 pages of plain paper can be loaded at the same
time.Make sure that the document does not exceed the loading

limit marks ( ) on the document guides.

 If the document is curved, straighten the document before loading it.

 When the edge of the document is inserted in the feed inlet, the

paper pressure lowers automatically. Do not move the needlessly
move the paper pressure.

 A scanned document is ejected behind the scanner. Do not place any

objects behind the scanner.

 If double-feeding occurs, reduce the number of pages that you load

into the scanner at one time.

 Depending on paper quality, you may hear unusual noises while

scanning some documents, but this does not indicate a malfunction.

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Loading cards

When scanning plastic cards, scan cards one at a time using the
following procedure.

1 Open the document feed tray.

2 Vertically insert the card directly into the feed inlet, and with the back

facing up.

3 Adjust the document guide so that it makes contact with both edges

of the card.

The card will be fed when you start scanning.

 If you are scanning an embossed card, load the card with the

embossed side facing up.

 Embossed cards may not be scanned correctly, depending on the

type of embossment.

 After a card is scanned, it is ejected from the back of the scanner. Do

not place objects behind the scanner.

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Chapter 6 Scanning with

CaptureOnTouch Lite

This section describes how to scan when using CaptureOnTouch Lite.

Scanning with CaptureOnTouch Lite................................................ 28

Starting and Exiting CaptureOnTouch Lite ...................................... 32

Scanner Settings ................................................................................ 33

Operation in Continuous Scanning Screen ..................................... 37

Environmental Settings...................................................................... 38

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.

You can follow the instructions on the screen to scan a document and
save the scanned images in any file format.

Scanning Procedure

1 Set the Auto Start switch at the rear panel of the scanner to ON and

then connect the scanner to the computer.