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CanoScan FB320P/FB620P
Colour Scanner
Product Guide
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How to Make Best Use of the Manuals Printed Manual CanoScan FB320P/FB620P Getting Started Open the Briefly explains the procedures from setup and software Package installation through to scanning. First-time users of this scanner should definitely read this guide thoroughly. When you have read this guide, finished setting up the scanner and ... Want to know how to Want to know more about how achieve better scanning to handle the scanner and the results, read ... software CD-ROM, read ... E
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How to Use the Product Guide This guide provides an in-depth explanation of individual topics related to CanoScan FB320P and FB620P colour scanners and the accompanying software CD-ROM. If you haven’t already read the Getting Started guide, we recommend that you follow its suggestions first before consulting this guide. Organization of this Guide This guide tackles the scanner and software topics that could not be accommodated in the Getting Started guide. Each topic is intended to be read as a
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Conventions Used in this Guide This symbol indicates precautions that must be taken when operat- ing the equipment. Ensure that you read all warnings. This symbol indicates supplementary operating procedures and other useful information. Read these notes at your own discretion. Use of shielded cable is necessary to comply with the technical requirements of EMC Directive. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the F
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Table of Contents Features of CanoScan FB320P/FB620P Colour Scanners ........................................ 8 Safety Precautions.................................................................................................. 10 Safe Locations ................................................................................................... 10 About the Power Supply .................................................................................. 12 General Handling Precautions ............
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Installing the Software .......................................................................................... 32 Software Titles................................................................................................... 32 Installing the Software ..................................................................................... 33 Starting the Scanner Tutorial ................................................................................ 35 Viewing Electronic Manuals ..........
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Precautions with Printers....................................................................................... 69 The Scanner and the Pringer Cannot Be Operated at the Same Time ......... 69 Using Windows Printing System (WPS) Printers ............................................. 69 What to Do if a Printer is Not Operating Correctly........................................ 69 Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 72 Majo
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Features of CanoScan FB320P/FB620P Colour Scanners You have purchased one of the world’s finest flatbed colour scanners. The 300-dot-per- inch (dpi) optical resolution CanoScan FB320P and 600-dpi optical resolution CanoScan FB620P incorporate the following special features. Compact Footprint Ultra compact body [256.0 x 372.5 x 63 millimeters (10.1 x 14.7 x 2.5 inches)] for an A4/Letter-size scanner. Weighing only 2.0 kilograms (4.4 pounds), this scanner is so light that it can easily be placed o
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Fine Colour Tones and High Resolution Scanning method employs proprietary Canon LIDE scanning technology in an ultrahigh-sensitivity CIS (contact image sensor). Reading 10 bits (1,024 colors) per red, green and blue (RGB) channel, the scanner offers 8-bit output that reproduces brilliant tones at high resolution. •It is illegal to reproduce currency, bills, negotiable securities and other documents prohibited by law. Reproduction of such items may be subject to criminal action. •It is illegal to
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Safety Precautions The following precautions should be observed in handling the equipment described in this guide. Safe Locations • Place the equipment on a flat, level and stable surface. • Operate the equipment within the following parameters. Temperature range: 5-35°C (41-95°F) Humidity range: 10%-90% relative humidity (without condensation) • Do not place the equipment in places subject to direct sunlight or high temperatures, which may raise the interior heat level and lead to equip- ment d
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• Do not place the scanner in close proximity to TVs, speakers or other devices generating magnetic or electromagnetic fields. Magnetic interfer- ence may cause malfunctions. • Do not place the scanner in environments subject to vibration, smoke, mist or excessive dust. • Do not place the scanner in laboratories or other environments in which chemical reactions are conducted. Avoid locations subject to salty or greasy air or other corrosive gases and fumes. These locations may dam- age the equip
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About the Power Supply • Do not use an AC adapter other than the one supplied with the scanner. Other adapters may damage the equipment. • Avoid plugging in numerous devices to the same electrical outlet. If possible, plug the scanner into a dedicated outlet. Devices sharing the outlet will drop the voltage and create static, reducing the scanner’s performance. If sharing is unavoidable, use a voltage regulating power supply or a noise reduction device. • Check to ensure that the electrical outl
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General Handling Precautions • Prevent foreign substances, such as water and other liquids, metallic objects and flammable substances, from entering the equipment. Contact with foreign substances may lead to damage to the equipment, fire, electric shock and injury. • Do not drop or jolt the equipment. • Always disconnect the AC adapter before attaching or disconnecting any cables. • Do not place heavy objects or step on the AC adapter body or cord. • Keep the area around the electrical outlet fr
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• Clean the equipment with a well-wrung, damp soft cloth • Do not lubricate the equipment. • Power down the equipment and wait until it has cooled before draping a dust cover over it. • Do not play the CD-ROM in an audio CD player. The loud volume of its contents may lead to ear damage. • Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. • Disconnect the AC adapter as a safety precaution if the equipment will not be used over an extended period, such as long holidays. • Disconnect the AC adapter immed
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Components Guide Document Cover Holds documents in place Alignment Mark Align document Document Glass edges here Place documents here Scanning Unit Core component of the scanner, comprising the light source and sensing units (Usually found at the front of the scanner) Lock Switch Locks and unlocks the scanning unit 15
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• Do not tilt the scanner more than 90˚ when checking or operating the lock. • Always unlock the scanner before plugging in the AC adapter. Operating the scanner in the locked state may damage the equipment • Lock the scanning unit before transporting it in a vehicle (p. 18). Printer Port Connector for printer cable when printer is added to configuration Power Terminal PC Port AC adapter cord attaches here Port accepting the supplied parallel cable connecting the computer to the scanner AC Adapt
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Chapter 1 Placement and Connections The Scanning Unit Lock ................................................................ 18 Scanner Placement ........................................................................ 20 Connecting to a Computer ........................................................... 22 Connecting the Power Cord (Turning on the Power) ................. 26 17
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The Scanning Unit Lock The scanner is shipped with the scanning unit locked to prevent damage during transport. You must unlock it to use the scanner. Unlocking the Scanning Unit 1. Find the lock switch on the underside of the scanner. 2. Push the lock switch toward the unlocked mark ( ). Lock Switch Unlocked Position • Always unlock the scanner before plugging in the AC adapter. Operating the scanner in the locked position may damage the equipment. Locking the Scanning Unit Always engage the l
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2. Confirm that the scanning unit is at the front of the scanner. First check to make sure that all documents have been removed from the document glass. Then close the docu- ment cover, and after you have plugged the power cord plug into the scanner, plug the AC Adapter into the electrical outlet. Check to see that the scanning unit has correctly returned to the front of the scanner, then unplug Scanning Unit the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. Lastly, unplug Confirm that the the power co
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Scanner Placement Locations to Avoid The scanner can be placed in a variety of configurations to suit your work- ing environment. However, you should avoid the following situations to prevent damage to the equipment and avoid impairing scanning results. Uneven or stepped surfaces High-temperature environments 20
