Thank you for purchasing the color image scanner ScanSnap S1300 (hereinafter referred to
as "the ScanSnap").
This manual explains how to handle and operate the ScanSnap.
Be sure to read this manual and "Getting Started" thoroughly before using the ScanSnap to
ensure correct use.
We hope that this manual will provide you with useful information in order to utilize the
ScanSnap.
If you are using a Microsoft® Windows® operating system, either Adobe® Acrobat® (7.0 or
later) or Adobe
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Confirm that the image data scanned with the ScanSnap meets your requirements (e.g.
image reproducibility in size accuracy, information amount, fidelity, content and color).
zDisposing of the original document
Check the image data using the application where you transferred the image data to
make sure that there are no missing parts before disposing of the original document
scanned with the ScanSnap.
It is the responsibility of the customer to store and manage the scanned image, and
dispose of the original document scanned with the ScanSnap.
Introduction
Manuals
Read the following manuals as needed when using the ScanSnap.
ManualDescriptionLocation
Safety PrecautionsRead this manual before you
start using the product because
it contains important information
about the safe use of the
ScanSnap.
ScanSnap S1300
Getting Started
ScanSnap S1300
Operator's Guide
(this manual)
This manual explains about the
ScanSnap package contents,
software installation, connecting
the ScanSnap, and checking
the operation.
Read this manual for
information about the basic
operations of the ScanSnap,
software installation, scanning
methods, various settings, and
handling of the ScanSnap.
Select [Applications] from the sidebar in
Finder, and double-click [Application] →
[ScanSnap] → [Manual] → [Operator's
Guide].
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ManualDescriptionLocation
Introduction
Troubleshooting
(installation)
ScanSnap Connect
Application User’s Guide
(iOS)
ScanSnap Organizer
User’s Guide
CardMinder User's
Guide
Read this manual when you
failed to install the software or
when the ScanSnap does not
operate normally after software
installation. It explains about the
resolutions for such troubles.
Read this manual for
information about connecting
the mobile device and the
computer, ScanSnap Connect
Application operations on the
mobile device, settings and
receiving files.
Read these manuals when
using this product for the first
time, or when you need more
information on product features,
dialog boxes/windows,
operating environment and
functions.
z Click [Manuals] → [Troubleshooting
(installation)] in the [ScanSnap Setup]
dialog box that appears when you insert
the Setup DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM
drive.
Select [Start] menu → [All Programs] →
[CardMinder] → [Manual].
Cardiris™ 4 User GuideFrom Finder, select [Applications] and
double-click [Cardiris for ScanSnap] →
[Manuals] → [User Guide.pdf].
ABBYY FineReader for
ScanSnap User's Guide
Scan to Microsoft
SharePoint User Guide
Select [Start] menu → [All Programs] →
[ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap (TM)4.1]
→ [User's Guide].
Select [Start] menu → [All Programs] →
[KnowledgeLake] → [Scan to Microsoft
SharePoint User Guide].
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ManualDescriptionLocation
Introduction
ScanSnap Manager
Help
Read this Help file when
questions or problems
regarding operations (e.g. when
setting items) arise.
This Help file explains about
scanner operations, operational
troubles and their resolution,
dialog boxes/windows and
messages.
Refer to this Help by either of the following
methods:
z Right-click the ScanSnap Manager icon
or on the taskbar, and then select
[Help] → [Help] from the menu that
appears.
In Windows 7, the ScanSnap Manager
icon or is displayed in the menu
that appears when you click on the
taskbar.
z Click the Help button () for
ScanSnap Manager.
z Press the [F1] key on the keyboard when
a dialog box is displayed.
z Click the [Help] button in each dialog box.
z Click the ScanSnap Manager icon or
in the Dock while pressing the
[control] key on the keyboard, and then
select [Help] → [Help] from the menu that
appears.
z Click the Help button () for ScanSnap
Manager.
z From the menu bar, select [Help] →
[ScanSnap Manager Help].
Read these Help files when
ScanSnap Organizer
Help
CardMinder Help
Cardiris HelpFrom the menu bar, select [Help] →
ABBYY FineReader for
ScanSnap Help
questions or problems
regarding operations (e.g. when
setting items) arise.
These Help files explain about
operations, dialog boxes/
windows and messages.
For details about how to start up the Help,
refer to the User's Guide for each product.
[Cardiris Help].
From the menu bar, select [Help] →
[FineReader for ScanSnap Help].
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■ About This Manual
Structure of This Manual
This manual consists of the following:
ScanSnap Overview
This chapter explains about the features, the names and functions of the parts,
system requirements, and basic operations of the ScanSnap.
Installing the Software
This chapter explains about the software bundled with the ScanSnap and how
to install them.
Using the ScanSnap (for Windows Users)/Using the ScanSnap (for Mac OS
Users)
This chapter explains how to perform a scan, change or save scan settings,
add, change or delete profiles, as well as other various scanner functions.
Introduction
Troubleshooting
This chapter provides references for resolving troubles such as removing
jammed documents.
Daily Care
This chapter explains about the cleaning materials and how to clean the
ScanSnap.
Consumables
This chapter explains how to replace and purchase the pad assy and the pick
roller.
Appendix
This appendix explains how to update ScanSnap Manager, how to uninstall
the software, about settings that differ by the scanning method, and the
ScanSnap installation specifications.
Read this manual in order starting from "ScanSnap Overview" through "Using the
ScanSnap" for a better understanding of ScanSnap operations.
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Introduction
Symbols Used in This Manual
The following indications are used in this manual to obviate any chance of accident or
damage to you and people near you, and your property. Warning labels indicate the warning
level and statements. The symbols indicating warning levels and their meanings are as
follows.
IndicationDescription
This indication alerts operators to an operation that, if not
WARNING
CAUTION
Besides warning indicators, the following symbols are also used in this manual.
SymbolDescription
strictly observed, may result in severe injury or death.
This indication alerts operators to an operation that, if not
strictly observed, may result in safety hazards to personnel or
damage to the product.
This symbol alerts operators to particularly important information.
Be sure to read this information.
This symbol alerts operators to helpful advice regarding operations.
This symbol indicates operations using Windows.
This symbol indicates operations using Mac OS.
Arrow Symbols in This Manual
Right-arrow symbols [→] are used to connect icons or menu options you should select in
succession.
Example: Select [Start] menu → [Computer].
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Introduction
Screen Examples in This Manual
zWindows screen
Screenshots in this manual are used according to the guidelines provided by Microsoft
Corporation.
The screenshots used in this manual are of Windows Vista.
The actual windows and operations may differ depending on the operating system that you
are using.
zMac OS screen
The screenshots used in this manual are of Mac OS X v10.6.
The actual windows and operations may differ depending on the Mac OS that you are using.
The screen examples in this manual are subject to change without notice in the interest of
product development.
If the actual screen differs from the screen examples in this manual, operate by following the
actual displayed screen.
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Abbreviations Used in This Manual
The following abbreviations are used in this manual:
Introduction
Windows 7: Windows® 7 Starter operating system, English Version
Windows
Windows
Windows
Windows
Windows Vista: Windows Vista
Windows Vista
Windows Vista
Windows Vista
Windows Vista
Windows XP: Windows
Windows
Windows 2000: Windows
®
7 Home Premium operating system, English Version
®
7 Professional operating system, English Version
®
7 Enterprise operating system, English Version
®
7 Ultimate operating system, English Version
®
Home Basic operating system, English Version
®
Home Premium operating system, English Version
®
Business operating system, English Version
®
Enterprise operating system, English Version
®
Ultimate operating system, English Version
®
XP Home Edition operating system, English Version
®
XP Professional operating system, English Version
®
2000 Professional operating system, English Version
Windows: Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000 operating
system
Microsoft Office: Microsoft
®
Office
Word: Microsoft® Word 2010
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
®
Office Word 2007
®
Office Word 2003
®
Office Word 2002
®
Word for Mac 2011
®
Word 2008 for Mac
®
Word 2004 for Mac
Excel: Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
PowerPoint: Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
SharePoint: Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
Office Live: Microsoft
Internet Explorer: Windows
®
Excel® 2010
®
Office Excel® 2007
®
Office Excel® 2003
®
Office Excel® 2002
®
Excel® for Mac 2011
®
Excel® 2008 for Mac
®
Excel® 2004 for Mac
®
PowerPoint® 2010
®
Office PowerPoint® 2007
®
Office PowerPoint® 2003
®
Office PowerPoint® 2002
®
SharePoint® Server 2010, English Version
®
Office SharePoint® Server 2007, English Version
®
Office SharePoint® Portal Server 2003, English Version
®
SharePoint® Foundation 2010, English Version
®
Windows® SharePoint® Services 2.0/3.0, English Version
®
Office Live
®
Internet Explorer
Microsoft® Internet Explorer
Windows Live Mail: Windows Live™ Mail
®
®
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Windows Mail : Microsoft® Windows® Mail
Introduction
Outlook: Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
Outlook Express: Microsoft
Outlook for Mac: Microsoft
.NET Framework: Microsoft
Entourage: Microsoft
®
Outlook® 2010
®
Office Outlook® 2007
®
Office Outlook® 2003
®
Outlook® Express
®
Outlook® for Mac
®
.NET Framework
®
Entourage
Mac OS: Mac OS X v10.7
Mac OS X v10.6
Mac OS X v10.5
Mac OS X v10.4
Adobe Acrobat: Adobe
®
Acrobat
Adobe Reader: Adobe® Reader
ABBYY FineReader for
ScanSnap
: ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap™
All the descriptions in this manual assume the usage of ABBYY
FineReader for ScanSnap bundled with the ScanSnap. Unless otherwise
specified, the term ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap refers to the ABBYY
FineReader for ScanSnap bundled with the ScanSnap.
Note that ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap may be upgraded without
notice.
If the descriptions differ from the actual displayed screens, refer to ABBYY
FineReader for ScanSnap Help.
zTurn documents into digital data by just pressing the [Scan] button
By converting paper documents cluttering up your desk into PDF or JPEG files, you can
conveniently view, edit, manage and archive the documents in your computer.
zSpeedy scanning
Double-sided color documents of A4 or Letter size can be scanned as follows:
-Power cable connection: approx. 8 sheets per minute
-USB bus power cable connection: approx. 4 sheets per minute
z System requirements
Features of the ScanSnap
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo 2.2 GHz or higher
Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system
®
Intel
Core™ 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or higher
Mac OS X v10.7, Mac OS X v10.6, Mac OS X v10.5 or Mac OS X v10.4
z Scan setting (*)
When [Image quality] is set to [Normal], [Color mode] to [Auto color detection],
[Compression rate] to [3], and other settings are in default
*: - Scanning speed may slow down in [B&W] (black & white) mode depending on the document.
Example: Scanning color brochures in [B&W] mode (converting a color image to black &
white)
- Scanning speed may slow down when [Correct skewed character strings automatically] and/
or [Allow automatic image rotation] is enabled.
zSmall size saves desktop space
Smaller than an A4 or Letter size paper, the ScanSnap does not require much desktop
space.
zCompact, lightweight and portable
The ScanSnap is compact and lightweight, allowing you to carry it around together with
your laptop computer. Also, the ScanSnap can be powered through your laptop's USB
port with USB bus power cable connection.
zThe Quick Menu makes the operation easy even for beginners
The Quick Menu will allow you to start using the ScanSnap right away even if it is your
first time. Simply press the [Scan] button on the scanner to scan your document, and
then the Quick Menu will appear where you can select the action you want to perform.
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Features of the ScanSnap
zAutomatically recognize color and black & white documents (Auto color
detection)
The ScanSnap determines the color mode of each document, saves color documents in
color, black & white documents in black & white, and black & white documents with
photos or illustrations in grayscale. This function will optimize your PDF file size.
zScan different size documents together (Automatic page size detection)
Paper size is automatically recognized so that you do not need to change the paper size
setting.
zAutomatically set the resolution by the paper size (Automatic resolution
function)
Documents are scanned at 300 dpi at first, then the image is saved at 300 dpi if the
document length is 148 mm (5.83 in.) or less, and converted to 200 dpi for longer
documents. When linked with a text recognition application (e.g. for scanning business
cards), you can save high resolution image data without having to change the scan
settings.
zCreate searchable PDF files
You can create searchable PDF files by performing automatic text recognition for PDF
files after scanning.
You can also perform text recognition on character strings marked by a highlight pen in
black & white documents, and add them as keywords for the PDF file.
zE-mail or print a scanned image directly from scanning
You can attach the scanned image to an e-mail without needing any additional
application or print it out instead of using a copy machine.
zCompatible with both Windows and Mac OS
You can use the ScanSnap in a manner that best suits your office environment in either
Windows or Mac OS (*).
*: The following functions are not available for Mac OS:
• Color high compression
• Loading the document face-up
• Setting passwords for PDF files
zConvert paper documents into Word/Excel/PowerPoint files
Use the bundled "ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap" to directly convert the scanned
image into a Word/Excel/PowerPoint file.
In Mac OS, only conversion to Word and Excel files is supported.
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Features of the ScanSnap
zOrganize and manage scanned images by linking with ScanSnap
Organizer
z Setting a keyword (Intelligent Indexing)
Keywords can be set by the following methods:
-Recognize a character string on a page (OCR) and set as a keyword (Zone OCR)
-Set any character string as a keyword
-Set a marked character string as a keyword (Marker Index)
-Drag and drop a keyword from the keyword list (Keyword Addition by Drag&Drop)
The keywords can be viewed in thumbnails. (Keyword Overlay)
z Distributing files by keyword (Automatic Keyword Sort)
Files can also be sorted into folders according to the keyword set for files as a sorting
condition.
z Search a variety of files (Search Engine Selection)
Files can be found quickly searched by file name, keyword, text or date.
z Cropping marked sections (Intelligent Cropping)
Selections on a page that are marked with a highlight pen can be cut and pasted
elsewhere to create scrapbooks.
zEasy filing of business cards
Text recognition can be performed on business cards which then can be easily
converted into digital data with the bundled business card application. With CardMinder,
you can create a database which facilitates data search of business cards converted
into digital data.
The bundled business card application is as follows:
CardMinder
Cardiris
zShare documents converted into digital data with others
You can conveniently share documents by saving the scanned image directly in
SharePoint or Office Live.
zAccess documents converted into digital data anytime, anywhere
By converting scanned images into digital data and saving them in Evernote, Google
Docs or Salesforce, you can later access them anytime from your computer or
smartphone no matter where you are.
zSave documents converted into digital data to a mobile device
Scanned image can be saved directly to a mobile device such as tablet devices and
smartphones.
zTwo separate scanned images can be merged into a single image
Two scanned images can be merged into a single image either vertically or horizontally.
Note: The ScanSnap does not conform to the TWAIN, ISIS and WIA standards.
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Parts and Functions
ADF paper chute (cover)
Open to use the ScanSnap.
D Opening the ADF paper chute (cover) turns on the
ScanSnap.
Extension
Pull out when scanning long documents.
ADF release tab
Pull this tab to open the ADF top section.
[Scan] button
Press this button to start scanning.
It indicates the status of the ScanSnap as follows:
Blue (lit): Ready
Blue (flashing): Scanning
Orange (flashing) : Error
ADF paper chute (cover)
You can load the document here after opening it.
ADF top section
Open to remove jammed documents, replace the pad
assy and the pick roller, or clean the inside of the
ScanSnap.
Side guide
Adjust to the width of documents to prevent them
from getting skewed.
This section explains names and functions of the ScanSnap parts.
■ Front
Parts and Functions
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■ Back
Power connector
Security cable slot
Used to connect an anti-theft security cable
(commercially available).
Tape seal
Remove this tape seal after installing the
software.
USB connector
Parts and Functions
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System Requirements
The system requirements for the ScanSnap are as follows:
■ Windows
System Requirements
Operating
system
CPU
Memory
Display
resolution
Hard disk space
USB port (*4)USB2.0 / USB1.1
*1 : Service Pack 2 or later required
*2 : Service Pack 4 or later required
Evernote for Windows is not supported.
*3 : When the font size is large, some screens may not be displayed properly.
In that case, use a smaller font size.
*4 : When using a USB 3.0 port, data is transferred at the same speed as USB 2.0.
Windows 7
(32 bit/64 bit)
Intel
32 bit:1 GB or more
64 bit: 2 GB or more
Disk space required to install the software bundled with the ScanSnap is as follows:
z ScanSnap Manager: 530 MB
z ScanSnap Organizer: 620 MB
z CardMinder: 280 MB
z ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap: 600 MB
z Evernote for Windows: 150 MB
z Scan to Microsoft SharePoint: 40 MB
Windows Vista
(32 bit/64 bit)
®
Core™ 2 Duo 2.2 GHz or higher recommended
(minimum: Intel
512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)
800 × 600 pixels or higher (*3)
Windows XP (*1)
®
Pentium® 4 1.8 GHz)
(32 bit)
Windows 2000
(*2)
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System Requirements
z The following applications will be installed (when not yet installed) at the same time when
ScanSnap Manger, ScanSnap Organizer or CardMinder is installed.
Windows Vista
z .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (500 MB free disk space required)
Windows XP
- If Service Pack 3 or later is installed
z .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (500 MB free disk space required)
- If Service Pack 2 is installed
z Windows Installer 3.1 (30 MB free disk space required)
z .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (500 MB free disk space required)
z The following applications will be installed (when not yet installed) at the same time Scan to
Microsoft SharePoint is installed.
Windows XP
- If Service Pack 3 or later is installed
z .NET Framework 2.0 (280 MB free disk space required)
- If Service Pack 2 is installed
z Windows Installer 3.1 (30 MB free disk space required)
z .NET Framework 2.0 (280 MB free disk space required)
Windows 2000
z Windows Installer 3.1 (30 MB free disk space required)
z .NET Framework 2.0 (280 MB free disk space required)
z Do not use the USB port on the keyboard or the monitor to connect the ScanSnap (it may not
function properly).
z Make sure to use a powered hub equipped with an AC adapter if you are using a
commercially available USB hub.
z If the USB port or the USB hub is USB 1.1, scanning speed will slow down.
z If the CPU or the memory does not meet the required specifications, scanning speed will
slow down.
z The actual increase in used disk space after installation and the required disk space for
installation may differ from each other depending on your Windows system disk
management.
z A disk space approximately three times larger than the resulting scanned file size is required
for scanning documents.
z If the characters are not displayed correctly when you use CardMinder, Scan to Mobile or
Scan to Salesforce Chatter, perform the following:
- Windows 2000 (*)
z Select [Control Panel] → [Regional Options] → [General] tab → [Language settings for
the system], and then select the [Western Europe and United States], [Simplified
Chinese], [Traditional Chinese], and [Korean] check boxes.
z Install the universal font (Arial Unicode MS) from the setup disc for Microsoft Office
2000 or later.
- Windows XP
z Select [Control Panel] → [Regional and Language Options] → [Language] tab →
[Install files for East Asian languages] check box.
z Install the universal font (Arial Unicode MS) from the setup disc for Microsoft Office
2000 or later.
- Windows Vista or Windows 7
z Install the universal font (Arial Unicode MS) from the setup disc for Microsoft Office
2003 or later.
*: The following applications are not supported on Windows 2000:
z Scan to Mobile
z Scan to Salesforce Chatter
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System Requirements
The following shows the estimated file size when scanning one side of a color
document.
File formatCompression ratePaper size
PDF3A4 (catalog)
Estimated image data size (KB)
Color mode
Color415.4268.7410.6838.43415.6
Gray374.4243.6371.7753.83015.0
B&W172.3115.8173.0347.32504.0
Color high compression217.5162.5226.2159.9-
Automatic
resolution
NormalBetterBestExcellent
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■ Mac OS
Operating system (*1)Mac OS X v10.7Mac OS X v10.6Mac OS X v10.5 Mac OS X v10.4 (*2)
Memory2 GB or more1 GB or more
Display resolution1024 × 768 pixels or higher
Hard disk space
USB port (*3)USB2.0 / USB1.1
System Requirements
®
Core™ 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or higher recommended
CPU
Disk space required to install the software bundled with the ScanSnap is as
follows:
z ScanSnap Manager: 800 MB
z ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap: 570 MB
z Cardiris: 130 MB
z Evernote for Mac: 55 MB
*1 : It is recommended to apply the latest updates to the Mac OS.
*2 : Evernote for Mac is not supported for versions earlier than Mac OS X v.10.5.8.
*3 : When using a USB 3.0 port, data is transferred at the same speed as USB 2.0.
Intel
(minimum: Intel
®
Core™ Duo 1.83 GHz, PowerPC® G5 1.6 GHz)
512 MB or more
(1 GB or more recommended)
z Do not use the USB port on the keyboard or the monitor to connect the ScanSnap (it may not
function properly).
z Make sure to use a powered hub equipped with an AC adapter if you are using a
commercially available USB hub.
z If the USB port or the USB hub is USB 1.1, scanning speed will slow down.
z If the CPU or the memory does not meet the required specifications, scanning speed will
slow down.
z A disk space approximately three times larger than the resulting scanned file size is required
when scanning documents.
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System Requirements
The following shows the estimated file size when scanning one side of a color
document.
File formatCompression ratePaper size
PDF3A4 (catalog)
Estimated image data size (KB)
Color mode
Color415.4268.7410.6838.43415.6
Gray374.4243.6371.7753.83015.0
B&W172.3115.8173.0347.32504.0
Automatic
resolution
NormalBetterBestExcellent
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Turning the ScanSnap ON/OFF
Turning the ScanSnap ON/OFF
This section explains how to turn the ScanSnap ON/OFF.
The ScanSnap is turned ON/OFF in conjunction with the computer. Therefore, you do not
have to worry about turning the power ON/OFF as long as the ScanSnap is connected to a
computer.
zTurning the ScanSnap on
Open the ADF paper chute (cover) when the computer is turned on.
The [Scan] button flashes blue to indicate that the ScanSnap is turned on, and lights in
blue when the ScanSnap is ready to scan.
With some computers, the initialization of the ScanSnap may be performed several
times when the computer is started up.
zTurning the ScanSnap off
Turn off the computer or close the ADF paper chute (cover).
The [Scan] button switches off when the ScanSnap is turned off.
z Close the ADF paper chute (cover) after putting the extension back.
z With some computers, it may take two to three minutes until the light of the [Scan]
button goes out after the computer is turned off.
zScanSnap in sleep mode
When the ScanSnap has not been in operation for 1 minute while the power is on, it
enters sleep (power saving) mode.
The ScanSnap’s internal light switches off in sleep mode.
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Documents for Scanning
Documents for Scanning
This section explains about the documents that can be scanned with the ScanSnap.
■ Standard office paper, postcards, business cards
Paper type
Paper weight
Paper size
*: Scanning starts when you hold down the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap for 3 seconds or
longer.
z When you scan documents written in pencil, there may be black traces left on them. Also, dirt
accumulating on the rollers may cause feeding errors. Clean the rollers as often as possible
when you scan such documents.
For details about how to clean the inside of the ScanSnap, refer to "Cleaning the Inside of the
ScanSnap" (page 386).
z The following types of documents must not be scanned:
- Paper-clipped or stapled documents (remove the paper clips and staples for scanning)
- Documents on which the ink is still wet (wait until the ink dries completely to scan these
- Documents whose paper weight is less than 64 g/m² (17 lb)
- Documents of non-uniform thickness (e.g. envelopes and paper sheets with attached
materials)
- Wrinkled or curled documents
- Folded or torn documents
- Tracing paper
- Coated paper
- Photographs (photographic paper)
- Perforated or punched documents
- Odd shaped documents (not square or rectangular)
- Carbon paper or thermal paper
- Documents with memo papers or sticky notes attached
z Since carbonless paper may contain chemicals that can harm the pad assy and the pick
roller, take note of the following when scanning carbonless paper: Make sure to clean the
ScanSnap regularly to maintain the scanner performance. Depending on the type of
carbonless paper, the life span of the scanner may be shortened compared to scanning
standard office paper.
Standard office paper, postcards, business cards
64 to 104.7 g/m² (17 to 20 lb)
Width: 50.8 to 216 mm (2 to 8.5 in.)
Length: 50.8 to 360 mm (2 to 14.17 in.)
Maximum size for long page scanning (*)
216 × 863 (mm) / 8.5 × 34 (in.)
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■ Picture postcards
Picture postcards can be scanned when the ScanSnap and the computer are connected with
a power cable.
Documents for Scanning
Paper type
Paper weight
Paper size
z All conditions below must be satisfied when scanning picture postcards. Otherwise, paper
z When you scan photographs or picture postcards, be aware that the picture side may get
Picture postcards
64 to 326 g/m² (17 to 87 lb)
Width: 50.8 to 100 mm (2 to 3.9 in.)
Length: 50.8 to 148 mm (2 to 5.8 in.)
jam may occur.
- Power cable connection
- Room temperature: 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F) / Normal humidity: 45 to 85%
- Load the picture postcard face-down in the ScanSnap
damaged.
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How to Load Documents
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Load documents in the ScanSnap in the following procedure.
For details about documents that can be loaded, refer to "Documents for Scanning" (page 28).
1. If you are loading multiple sheets, check the number of sheets.
The maximum number of sheets in the ScanSnap is as follows:
For A4 or smaller sizes: Up to 10 sheets can be loaded (with paper weight of 80 g/m²
[20 lb] and thickness of the document stack under 1 mm).
If you try to scan more than the maximum amount that can be loaded, the following
problems may occur:
z Files may not be properly created due to excessive file size.
z Paper jams may occur.
How to Load Documents
2. Fan the documents.
1. Hold both ends of the documents and fan them a few times.
2. Rotate the documents by 90 degrees and fan them in the same manner.
3. Straighten the edges of the documents and slightly displace the top
edges at an angle.
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Paper jams or damage to documents may occur if you scan the documents without
aligning the edges first.
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