Canon P-150 User Manual

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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FCC REGULATIONS (For 120 V model)

Document Scanner, Model M111011/M111012

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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:

–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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 Plaza, Lake Success NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel. No. [phone]

RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS (For 120 V models)

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interferencecausing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Industry Canada.

RÈGLEMENT SUR LE BROUILLAGE RADIOÉLECTRIQUE (For 120 V models)

Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édictée par l’Industrie Canada.

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)

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Für EMVG

Dieses Produkt ist zum Gebrauch im Wohnbereich, Geschäfts-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-150: Model M111011

P-150M: Model M111012

Trademarks

•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.

•imageFORMULA is a trademark of CANON ELECTRONICS INC.

•Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

•Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.

•Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries.

•ENERGY STAR® is a registered trademark of the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

•Adobe is the registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

•ISIS is a registered trademark of Emc Corporation in the United States.

•Other product and company names herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Copyright

Copyright 2010 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.

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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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.

About the Manuals

This scanner comes with the following manuals.

●Reference Guide

This manual describes how to set up the scanner. Read this manual when you first use the scanner.

●User Manual (this manual)

This manual contains the operating procedures of the scanner.

Hint

•All of the manuals are stored on the setup disc as electronic manuals in PDF format.

•The User Manual (Electronic Manual) for Windows users is installed in the following location.

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 scanner 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 scanner safely, always pay attention to these cautions.

IMPORTANT

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

Hint

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

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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.

■ Maintenance

This section describes how to clean the scanner and replace consumable parts.

■ Troubleshooting

This section describes how to resolve problems when trouble occurs.

■ Appendix

This section contains information related to the specifications and warranty of the scanner.

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Table of Contents
Introduction .........................................................................	6
Symbols Used in This Manual......................................................	6
Layout of This Manual ..................................................................	7
Important Safety Instructions...........................................	10
Installation Location ...................................................................	10
Moving the Scanner ...................................................................	10
AC Adapter (Not Supplied).........................................................	10
Handling .....................................................................................	10
Disposal .....................................................................................	11
Preparation ..............................................................	12
Features ........................................................................	12
Names and Functions of Parts ...................................	14
Setup .............................................................................	16
System Requirements..........................................................	16
Software Installation.............................................................	16
Connecting the Scanner to a Computer ....................	23
Auto Start Switch..................................................................	23
Connecting the Scanner to the Computer............................	23
Power Supply ...............................................................	24
Turning ON the Power .........................................................	24
Turning OFF the Power........................................................	25
Using an Auxiliary Power Supply .........................................	26
Documents...............................................................	27
Types of Document You Can Scan ............................	27
Loading a Document ...................................................	28
Scanning Procedure (Windows) ............................	30
Supplied Software........................................................	30
Scanning with CaptureOnTouch Lite.........................	31
Scanning Procedure.............................................................	31
Environmental Settings ........................................................	35
Quitting CaptureOnTouch Lite .............................................	36

Scanning with CaptureOnTouch.................................	37
Connecting the Scanner to a Computer ...............................	38
Starting CaptureOnTouch ....................................................	38
Setting Scanning Conditions ................................................	39
Basic Scanning Condition Settings ......................................	39
Setting the Output Method ...................................................	40
Scan First .............................................................................	42
Select Scan Job ...................................................................	45
Environmental Settings ...............................................	49
[Basic settings] Tab ..............................................................	49
[E-mail settings] Tab.............................................................	50
Scanner Driver Settings...............................................	51
Configuration and Functions of the Scanner Driver .............	51
Basic Scanning Condition Settings ......................................	52
Scan Panel ....................................................................	58
Scanning Procedure (Mac OS X) ..........................	59
Supplied Software ........................................................	59
Scanning with CaptureOnTouch Lite .........................	60
Scanning Procedure.............................................................	60
Environmental Settings ........................................................	64
Quitting CaptureOnTouch Lite..............................................	65
Scanning with CaptureOnTouch.................................	66
Connecting the Scanner to a Computer ...............................	67
Starting CaptureOnTouch ....................................................	67
Setting Scanning Conditions ................................................	68
Basic Scanning Condition Settings ......................................	68
Setting the Output Method ...................................................	69
Scan First .............................................................................	71
Select Scan Job ...................................................................	73
Environmental Settings ...............................................	77
[Basic settings] Tab ..............................................................	77
[E-mail settings] Tab.............................................................	77
Scanner Driver Settings...............................................	78
Configuration of the Scanner Driver .....................................	78
Basic Scanning Condition Settings ......................................	79
Scan Panel ....................................................................	84

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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..................................................	87
Replacing the Separation Pad .............................................	89
Resetting the Counters ........................................................	90
Troubleshooting......................................................	92
Common Problems and Solutions .............................	92
Software Troubleshooting ....................................................	94
Questions and Answers ..............................................	95
Clearing a Paper Jam ..................................................	97
Uninstalling the Software............................................	99
Appendix................................................................	101
Specifications.............................................................	101
Index.............................................................................	103

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Important Safety Instructions

To ensure the safe operation of this scanner, make 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.

	4" (100 mm)
4" (100 mm)	4" (100 mm)

●Provide adequate space in front of the scanner, as scanned documents are ejected from the front.

●Avoid installing the scanner in direct sunlight. If this is unavoidable, use curtains to shade the scanner.

●Avoid locations with excessive dust. Dust can have negative effects on the inner parts of the scanner.

●Avoid warm or humid locations, such as in the vicinity of a water faucet, water heater, or humidifier, and avoid locations where the fumes from ammonia, paint thinner, or other volatile chemicals may be present.

●Avoid locations that are unstable or 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: 59 to 90.5°F (15 to 32.5°C)

Humidity: 25 to 80% (RH)

●Avoid installing the scanner near equipment that generates a magnetic field (e.g., speakers, televisions, or radios).

Moving the Scanner

●When moving the scanner, make sure to carry it with both hands so as not to drop it. The scanner weighs approximately 2.2 lb (1.0 kg).

●Make sure to disconnect any USB cables and AC adapters (not supplied) 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.

AC Adapter (Not Supplied)

●When using an AC adapter (not supplied) to power the unit, make sure to read the operating manual for the AC adapter.

●Use only recommended AC adapters. In addition, do not use these AC adapters with devices other than the scanner.

●Using the AC adapter, you can obtain better scanning speed than when using the USB cable by itself.

●If you have any questions regarding the power supply, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service representative for further information.

Handling

WARNING

●Never place alcohol, benzene, paint thinner, or other flammable substances near the scanner.

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●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.

●Use only the USB cable or power supply 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 or power supply USB cable.

●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 turn the scanner OFF, and disconnect the USB cable or power supply USB cable. Then, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or 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 close the feed tray, turn the scanner OFF, and disconnect the USB cable or power supply 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 or power supply USB cable.

CAUTION

●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 or power supply 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.

●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.

●Leave sufficient space around the USB cable or power supply USB cable so that it can be disconnected easily. If objects are placed around the USB cable or power supply USB cable, you will be unable to disconnect it in an emergency.

●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.

●If you will not be using the scanner for an extended period of time, such as during consecutive holidays, disconnect the USB cable or power supply 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 the scanner, make sure to follow the local ordinances and laws or consult with your local authorized Canon dealer.

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Preparation

Features

The scanner has the following features.

Compact Size

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.

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.

Bus-Powered

The scanner is capable of scanning at a speed of 12 black-and-white pages per minute*1 and 10 color pages per minute*2, even in places without a power supply, when using the bus-powered single USB cable.

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.

Auto Power ON/OFF

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

Equipped with Feeder

Up to 20 pages of a document can be loaded and then fed continuously, or one at a time.

High-speed Scanning

The combined use of the USB cable with the power supply USB cable, or an AC adapter (sold separately), enables scanning at a faster rate (15 black-and-white pages per minute*1 and 10 color pages per minute*3).

Color and Grayscale Support

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

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.

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.

Deskew

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

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.*4

Drop-Out Color

This feature makes it possible to eliminate scanning one specific color (red, green, or blue) of a document.

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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.

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.

*1 When an A4/LTR size document (single side) is scanned at 200 dpi in grayscale

*2 When an A4/LTR size document (single side) is scanned at 200 dpi in 24-bit color

*3 When an A4/LTR size document (single side) is scanned at 200 dpi in 24-bit color

*4 This feature may not work effectively for some documents

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Names and Functions of Parts

Front View

AB

C

D

E

F

APower Indicator

When the power of the scanner is ON, this indicator displays the status of the scanner as shown below.

Power Indicator	Meaning
Lit	The power of the scanner is ON.
	• Paper is jammed.
	• A double feed has been detected and the
Flashing	scanner has stopped.
	• The top unit is open.
	• Another scanner error has occurred.

IMPORTANT

The power indicator 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.

G

A4	B5
LTR		A5

A5	B5
	A4
	LTR

H

I

BDocument Feed Tray

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

CDocument Guides

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

DFeeder Cover Release Lever

Pull this lever to open the feeder cover when cleaning the scanner.

EFeeder Cover

Open this when cleaning the scanner.

FEject Outlet

This outlet is for ejecting documents when scanning is completed.

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GFeed Extension Plate

Open this plate to support the document when loading a long document.

HFeed Inlet

Insert the document to be scanned.

IStart Button

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

Rear View

External Dimensions Diagram

(120.4 mm)	7.96" (202.2 mm)
4.74"

A B C D

AUSB Connector

Connect the USB cable supplied with the scanner (or one that supports Hi-Speed USB 2.0).

BAuto Start Switch

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

CKensington Slot

Connect a key chain to prevent theft.

DPower Connector

Connect the supplied power supply USB cable or a separately sold AC adapter.

Hint

This scanner does not have a power switch. For details, see page 24.

11" (280 mm)

1.57" (40 mm)

3.74" (95 mm)

8.77" (222.7 mm)

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Setup

System Requirements

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

Windows

Personal Computer

CPU:	Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or higher
Memory:	At least 1	GB
Hard disk:	At least 1	GB of free space
USB interface:	Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Monitor:	Resolution of 1,024 × 764 (XGA) or higher
Optical drive:	Drive capable of reading DVDs

Operating System

•Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 4 or later

•Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 3 or later

•Microsoft Windows XP x64 Edition with Service Pack 2 or later (32-bit and 64-bit editions)

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

•Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit editions)

Other

ISIS compatible application software or TWAIN compatible application software that operates normally in the system environment described above.

Mac OS X

Operating System

Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6

Macintosh Computers

CPU:	Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or higher
Memory:	At least 1GB
Hard disk:	At least 1GB of free space
Optical drive:	Drive capable of reading DVDs

Software Installation

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.

Bundled Software

The following software is included on the software setup disc and can be installed as necessary.

•Presto! BizCard Reader 5 SE

This is business card management software.

•Evernote

This is note management software.

•PaperPort® 11 (P-150 only)

This is document filing software.

•Presto! PageManager 9 (P-150M only)

This is document management software.

Software Installation (Windows)

IMPORTANT

•Do not connect the scanner to the computer before you install the software.

•Log on with administrator privileges.

•Exit all other applications before you install the software.

Hint

If you only use CaptureOnTouch Lite that comes preinstalled in the scanner, the software does not need to be installed.

1 Turn ON the computer.

2 Insert the software setup disc into the DVD drive of the computer.

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3

4

Click [Typical Installation].

5

Click [Next].

Hint

When you want to reinstall software that you previously uninstalled, select [Custom Installation] and specify the uninstalled software.

Click [Install].

6 Read the license agreement, and click [Yes] if you agree to it.

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7

8

Click [Next].

9

Click [Next].

Click [Finish] when installation of the driver is complete.

10 Read the license agreement, and click [Yes] if you agree to it.

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11

Click [Next].

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Click [Next].

12 Click [Finish] when installation of CaptureOnTouch is complete.

14 Click [Finish] when installation of the User’s Manual is 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.

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Software Installation (Mac OS X)

16 Click [Exit] to finish the software installation.

IMPORTANT

• Do not connect the scanner to the computer before you install the software.

• Exit all other applications before you install the software.

1 Turn ON the computer.

2 Insert the software setup disc into the DVD drive of the computer.

3 Click [P-150M Installer].

17 Remove the software setup disc from the DVD drive.

Hint

Depending on the scanner model that you purchased, all of the software applications that appear on the screen may not be supplied.

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4

5

Click [Continue].	6	Read the license agreement and click [Continue] to
		accept it.

Click [Continue].

7 Click [Agree].

8 Click [Install].

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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. Follow the instructions on the Web site to download and install the software.

An Internet connection is required to install the Evernote software.

•Mac OS X 10.4.x (Tiger) does not support Evernote.

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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.

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.

Auto Start

OFFON

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

	Switch	Scanner Operation
	Position
		The scanner is recognized as a storage device by
		the computer. Starting CaptureOnTouch Lite
		preinstalled in the scanner enables you to perform
	ON	scanning on a computer without the scanner
		driver installed. (However, you cannot store
		scanned images or any other data on the
		scanner.)
		The scanner is recognized as a scanning device
		by the computer. You can connect the scanner to a
	OFF	computer with the scanner driver installed, and
		perform scanning using an application, such as
		the supplied CaptureOnTouch.

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.

•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.

Connecting the Scanner to the Computer

Use the supplied USB cable to connect the scanner to the computer as shown below.

IMPORTANT

•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 of power.

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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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 3 Raise the document guides and feed extension guides. scanner as described below.

Turning ON the Power

1 Press the feed tray release lever, and lift the areas indicated below.

A4	B5
LTR		A5
		A5	B5
			A4
			LTR

2 Open the feed tray.

The scanner turns ON, and the power indicator lights.

A4	B5
LTR		A5

A5	B5
	A4
	LTR

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Turning OFF the Power

1 Close the feed extension guides and lower the document guides.

A4	B5
LTR		A5
		A5	B5
			A4
			LTR

2 Close the feed tray.

A4	B5
LTR		A5

A5	B5
	A4
	LTR

3 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.

IMPORTANT

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

•When transporting the scanner, make sure to close the front cover beforehand. Failure to do so may result in the feed tray opening and causing the scanner to fall.

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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.

Power supply USB cable

To the USB

Connector of the

Computer

AC adapter (sold separately)

To power outlet

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Documents

Types of Document You Can Scan

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 0.15 mm)

IMPORTANT

•When scanning multiple documents of different sizes at the same time, load the documents so that they cover the entire span of the feed rollers.

•When a document exceeds the length of A4/LTR, we recommend feeding one page at a time.

•Scanning documents before the ink on them is dry will make the rollers and scanning glass dirty, causing streaks to appear on the image and other documents to become dirty. Make sure that documents are dry before scanning.

•Scanning documents that are written in pencil or a similar writing instrument will make the rollers and scanning glass dirty, causing streaks to appear on the image and other documents to become dirty. Always clean the internal parts of the scanner after scanning such documents.

•When scanning a two-sided document printed on thin paper, the image on the opposite side of each page may show through. Adjust the scanning intensity in the application software before scanning the document.

•We recommend feeding thin paper one page at a time.

•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.

			There are creases				Carbon paper
			or fold lines.
			There are curls.				The surface is coated.
			There are tears.				Extremely thin document,
							such as semi-transparent thin
							paper
			There are clips or				Documents with binder holes
			staples.				(Excluding documents with 2,
							3, or 4 holes of a diameter of
							0.315" (8 mm) or less)

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Loading a Document

1 Open the feed tray.

A4	B5
LTR		A5

2 Raise the document guides and feed extension plates.

Feed Extension Plates

		A4	B5
		LTR		A5
				A5	B5
					A4
					LTR
A5	B5
		A4
		LTR

Document Guide (Left)

Document Guide (Right)

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3 Load the document.

•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. Make sure that the document does not exceed the loading limit marks ( ) on the document guides.

A4	B5
LTR		A5

A5	B5
		A4
		LTR

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IMPORTANT

•When loading a multi-page document, place the pages of the document with their edges slightly askew.

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

•The scanned document is ejected from the front. Do not place any objects in front of the scanner.

	A4	B5
	LTR		A5

A5	B5
		A4
		LTR

•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.

Scanning Procedure (Windows)

Supplied Software

The scanner comes with the following software.

CaptureOnTouch Lite

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.

Scanner Driver (P-150 Driver)

CaptureOnTouch

This scanning application is designed specifically for the scanner. It enables you to output scanned images in a variety of ways including printing and attaching to mail, as well as register scanning conditions and output settings as a job.

This is the scanner driver for the scanner. When you perform scanning operations in an ISIS or TWAIN compatible application, access the driver to set the scanning conditions, as necessary. For details, see “Scanner Driver Settings” on p. 51.

IMPORTANT

•The operation of the scanner driver is not guaranteed in all ISIS or TWAIN compatible applications.

•If you purchased the P-150M scanner, CaptureOnTouch Lite will not run on a Windows computer. If you purchased the P-150 scanner, CaptureOnTouch Lite will not run on a Macintosh computer.

Hint

CaptureOnTouch and the scanner driver need to be installed from the software setup disc. For details on the installation procedure, see “Software Installation” on p. 16.

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