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Be sure to read this instructions before you use the equipment.
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Keep this instructions on hand for reference to ensure optimum preformance.

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  • Page 1 Be sure to read this instructions before you use the equipment. ENGLISH Keep this instructions on hand for reference to ensure optimum preformance.
  • Page 2 Model Microfilm Scanner 350 is the sales name of model M31023. Copyright Copyright © 2003 by Canon Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Canon Electronics Inc.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION These instructions describe the operating procedures for the Canon Microfilm Scanner 350. After you set up the unit, keep this manual in a convenient location so you can find it when you need it.

  • Page 4: Conventions

    Conventions A few symbols and notations alert you to additional information that will make operation of the scanner more efficient, trouble free, and safe. (©P.13) A number preceded by an arrow and enclosed in parentheses shows you the page number that contains more information about the previous statement or paragraph.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ... 1 Conventions ... 2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ..5 Work Safety!... 5 Choosing a safe location ... 5 Power supply ... 7 Daily handling ... 8 Features of the Microfilm Scanner 350 ... 10 About operation modes ... 11 Unpacking: What's in the box? ...
  • Page 6 Selecting the polarity... 34 Brightness adjustment ... 34 Automatic adjustment ... 34 Manual adjustment ... 34 Trimming/border removal settings ... 35 Trimming ... 35 Border removal ... 36 Using auto rotation ... 37 Setting the function keys (DMP mode)... 37 Date stamp feature ...

  • Page 7: Before You Begin

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... To ensure safe, efficient operation, read the follow precautions and recommendations before you choose a location and set up the system. Work Safety! Choosing a safe location I To ensure adequate space for ventilation, operation, and mainte- nance, make sure there is enough space around the system on all 10cm sides.
  • Page 8 I BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... I I Avoid areas like laboratories where fumes from ammonia, acetone, or other volatile chemicals are present. Never use any kind of volatile, flammable spray near the unit. I Never set up the unit in an area where flammable substances like alcohol, thinner, or other organic chemicals are present.

  • Page 9: Power Supply

    I BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... I Power supply If you have any questions about the power source at your work site, contact your supplier or the power com- pany. I The unit should have an independent power source that is not shared with any other electrical device.

  • Page 10: Daily Handling

    If any liquids or metal objects fall into the scanner, immediately switch the scanner off, unplug the power cord and contact an authorized Canon dealer or service center. I Do not set up the scanner in dusty or humid locations as this could result in an electric shock or fire.
  • Page 11 I BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... I I Use only a power supply having the rated voltage. The use of other voltages could result in a fire or electric shock. I Always unplug the power cord by grasping the plug itself. Pulling on the power cord can damage the cord so that the core wires are exposed or snapped and could cause a fire or electric shock.

  • Page 12: Features Of The Microfilm Scanner 350

    I BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... I Features of the Microfilm Scanner 350 ❏ Space saving The economical design of this compact film scanner requires less space on your desk or work table. ❏ Automatic film polarity detection The unit automatically detects the presence of negative film or positive film and sets itself accordingly.

  • Page 13: About Operation Modes

    I BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... I About operation modes The following operating modes are available with this scanner. Select one of the following modes according to your system envi- ronment before using the scanner. For details, contact your ser- vice representative. ❏...

  • Page 14: Unpacking: What's In The Box

    I Microfilm Scanner 350 I Keyboard I Lens holder I Setup CD ISIS/TWAIN Driver CapturePerfect I Power cord I Function Key label (©P.37 “Setting the function keys”) I Instructions (This manual) I Canon Software License Agreement I Warranty Card (U.S.A. and Canada only)

  • Page 15: Options

    Contact your nearest authorized Canon Dealer for details. I Carriers (©P.15 “Preparing the carrier”) Multiple carriers can be used for all types of film, including cartrige film, microfiche, jacket film and aperture cards.

  • Page 16: Important Parts And Their Functions

    I BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... I Operation panel Provides keys that allow you to perform settings for image adjustment or film mode selection. DIN connector Allows you to connect a cable for the Autocarrier 100C, 100R, 100M, FS Controller I or Roll/Fiche carrier 200.

  • Page 17: Preparing The Carrier

    I BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... I Preparing the carrier This is a list of all the carriers that can be installed and used with the Microfilm Scanner 350. For more details about these options, contact your supplier. For details about installation and opera- tion, refer to the instructions provided with each auto carrier.

  • Page 18: Preparing The Lens

    I BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... I Preparing the lens The following types of lenses are available. Fixed lens HX7 (x7) Zoom lenses HZ01 (x9.5 to x16) HZ02 (x16 to x32) HZ03 (x30 to x55) HZ04 (x20 to x48) HZ05 (x10 to x24) Switching the lens Follow the procedure below to install or exchange lenses.
  • Page 19 I BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... I 4. Turn the light adjustment dial to the left or right to adjust the light intensity of the screen. Adjust the light intensity to the type of lens installed. Do not touch the contact area with your hands. 5.

  • Page 20: Preparing The Computer (Scanner Mode)

    I BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... I Preparing the computer (scanner mode) In order to use the Micofilm Scanner 350, your computer must satisfy the following system requirements: I IBM PC/AT-compatible that meats the following specifications: • Intel Celeron 733MHz or faster •...

  • Page 21: Connecting The Computer

    Connecting the computer Connection of the SCSI cable to the main unit and the specifica- tion of the SCSI ID and other setting should be done by the super- vising service personnel. To change the SCSI ID or any other connection settings, please contact your service provider.

  • Page 22: Preparing Optional Printer (For The Dmp Mode)

    I BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... I Canon Fileprint 250 Canon Fileprint 450 Preparing optional printer (for the DMP mode) This is a list of all the optional printer that can be installed and used with the Microfilm Scanner 350. For more details about these options, contact your supplier.

  • Page 23: Operation Panel And Keyboard Keys

    1 Negative/Positive key 2 Trimming/Border key 3 Brightness indicator 4 Brightness adjustment keys 5 Print/Error Display 6 Print number setting key 7 Clear/Stop key 8 Start key I BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... I Operation panel and keyboard keys Operation panel keys This is a summary of the keys on the operation panel.

  • Page 24: Keyboard Keys

    I BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... I 9 Function keys !0 Cassette Select key !1 Auto Rotate key !2 Zoom keys !3 6 Rotate keys !6 Reset key !5 6 Film Control knob (optional) !6 Adjust Mode indicators !7 Image Adjust Select key !8 Image Adjust Control dial Keyboard keys This is a summary of the keyboard keys.

  • Page 25: Turning The Power On/Off

    I TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF I TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF Follow the procedures described below when turning the power on and off. Turning the power on Follow the procedure below to turn the unit on. If an FS Controller III is installed on the scanner, switch the FS Controller III on first.

  • Page 26: Scanner Recognition

    I TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF I Scanner recognition If you are using Windows 95/98/Me/2000 or Windows XP, then the first time that you turn on your computer after connecting this scanner to your computer, Windows Plug and Play automatically displays a screen prompting you to install the scanner driver. Fol- low the instructions on the screen to proceed with the installation.
  • Page 27 I TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF I I If you are using Windows 2000 Professional, the “Found New Hardware Wizard” dialog box appears. 1. Click the Next button to proceed to the “Install Hardware De- vice Drivers” screen. 2. Select “Search for a suitable driver for my device (recom- mended)”...

  • Page 28: About The Software

    I ABOUT THE SOFTWARE I ABOUT THE SOFTWARE Before installing the software, be sure to open and read the Readme.txt file on the setup disc. The setup disc included with the scanner contains the following software: I ISIS/TWAIN driver This driver allows this scanner to be used with ISIS-compatible application software or TWAIN-compatible application software.

  • Page 29: Installing Captureperfect

    I ABOUT THE SOFTWARE I 4. In the Open box, type “D:\Driver\Setup.exe” (where “D” is the drive letter assigned to your CD-ROM drive) and then click the OK button. The Installer starts. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen and complete the instal- lation process.

  • Page 30: Using The Software

    The ISIS/TWAIN driver help menu describes how to use the ISIS/ TWAIN driver. To access the ISIS/TWAIN driver help, click Start - Programs (when using Windows XP, click All Programs) - Canon Document Scanner - Canon MS300/350 Help, or click the Help button displayed in the dialog box.

  • Page 31: About The Reader-Printer Mode

    I ABOUT THE SOFTWARE I About the Reader-Printer mode When the scanner is set to the Reader-Printer mode, all the set- tings and operation of the scanner must be performed through the operation panel on the main body. For how to operate the scan- ner, see “Setting the scanner”...
  • Page 32 I ABOUT THE SOFTWARE I I Exiting the Reader-Printer mode 1. To change settings of the Reader-Printer mode, click the in the task tray with the right mouse button, then click “Exit Reader- Printer mode.” 2. Again, click the icon in the task tray with the right mouse button, then click “Exit application.”...
  • Page 33 I ABOUT THE SOFTWARE I 3. Click the “Start” button, and then click “Program” (when using Windows XP, “All programs”) – “CapturePerfect” – “Multi Scan Start.” “CapturePerfect” starts up in the Reader-Printer mode. • When the Reader-Printer mode starts up, the CapturePerfect main screen is going to reside in the task tray as the icon with the SCSI ID that the...

  • Page 34: Uninstalling The Software

    If you are using Windows XP, the “Add or Remove Programs” dialog box is displayed. 3. Select “Canon MS300/350” or "CapturePerfect" from the list, and then click the Add/Remove button. If you are using Windows XP, click the Change/Re- move button.

  • Page 35: Setting The Scanner

    I SETTING THE SCANNER I SETTING THE SCANNER In the Scanner mode, the image projected on the scanner’s screen can be saved by the connected personal computer, or printed out through a printer connected to the PC. Actual settings and opera- tions for scanning differ depending on the application you use.

  • Page 36: Selecting The Polarity

    I SETTING THE SCANNER I Selecting the polarity This setting selects the film polarity (possitive or negative). Press the Negative/Positive key on the operation panel to select the film polarity. Negative Prints positive from negative film. Positive Prints positive from positive film. A Auto Automatically detects the type of film in use and prints a positive image.

  • Page 37: Trimming/Border Removal Settings

    I SETTING THE SCANNER I Trimming/border removal settings When an image on negative film is scanned and projected onto the scanner screen, the area outside the image appears as a black border around the image. The Automatic Border Removal func- tion can be used to remove this black border around the scanned image.

  • Page 38: Border Removal

    I SETTING THE SCANNER I For example, the illustration shows the vertical set for 4 and the horizontal set for 7. The shaded area is the area trimmed and se- lected for scanning. 3. To save the setting, press the Border Button. The setting remains in effect even after the power is turned off and turned again.

  • Page 39: Using Auto Rotation

    DATE NOTE PICTURE SHAPPNESS DATE I SETTING THE SCANNER I Using auto rotation This function lets you rotate the image 90 degrees for printing. To set the auto rotation print feature enabled, press the Auto Ro- tation key to illuminate the lamp.
  • Page 40 I SETTING THE SCANNER I DATE / TIME Year Month Hour Min. Sec. Stamp Location Stamp Format 3. Press the Print Number Setting key (+ or –) to set the [DATE, TIME]. Item Display Setting Year 51 to 99 1951 to 1999 00 to 50 2001 to 2050 Month...

  • Page 41: Note Feature

    NOTE Code 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F Character " $ % & Code 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E 3F Character Code 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 4A 4B 4C 4D 4E 4F 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A...

  • Page 42: Setting The Print Mode

    I SETTING THE SCANNER I 1st character 2nd character 3rd character 4th character 32nd character 33rd character PICTURE SHARPNESS • Maximum note length is 33 characters including spaces. • The Brightness display shows your current location within the note, as described on the left. 6.

  • Page 43: Printing (Dmp Mode)

    Printing (DMP mode) The following describes the printing procedure in the DMP mode. 1. Make necessary settings on the main unit. 2. Select the paper size that you want to print on. I Using the Fileprint 250 If using the Fileprint 250, select paper size set on the Paper Tray. (1) Press the Cassette Select key or the Clear/Stop key for about 3 seconds to enter the paper size setting mode.
  • Page 44 I Printing (DMP mode) I If using the paper tray, set paper size of the paper tray. (1) Press the Cassette Select key for about 2 seconds to enter the paper cassette select mode. When the paper tray lamp ( begins to blink, you can now set paper size.

  • Page 45: User Mode

    USER MODE In the user mode, you can arbitrarily change the settings of the following features: • Power saver mode • Hi-speed scanning mode • Scanning resolution • Cleaning mode • Switching the operation modes (DMP mode/Scanner mode) • Setting the function keys User mode setting 1.

  • Page 46: User Mode Setting Functions

    I USER MODE I User mode setting functions Power saver mode When the MS350 has not been operated for a specified length of time, the scanner switches into standby mode and stops project- ing the image on the screen to save power consumption. : Does not switch into the power saver mode.

  • Page 47: Cleaning Mode

    Cleaning mode This mode is enabled when the scanner is connected to the Fileprint 450 and used in the DMP mode so as to clean the fixing rollers of the printer. (© P.50 “Cleaning mode”) : Normal mode (set at the factory before shipping) : Cleaning mode (Cleaning paper: A4 sized) : Cleaning mode (Cleaning paper: Letter sized) You need to prepare a sheet of paper of the size se-...

  • Page 48: Entering The Default Values

    I ENTERING THE DEFAULT VALUES I ENTERING THE DEFAULT VALUES The MS350 lets you save your own default settings for the Print mode and such. Once you have recorded the defaults, you can recall them at any time by pressing the [RESET] key on the op- eration keyboard.

  • Page 49: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    I MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING I MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING This part of the manual describes how to replace the halogen lamp, cleaning the scanner and dealing with errors. Regular scanner maintenance is essential to eusure optimum performance and a long service life from your scanner. Replacing the lamp The lamp projects the film image onto the screen, and the proce- dure for replacing the lamp is described below, along with some...
  • Page 50 • Use only Canon-specified lamps as replacements. • Take care not to touch the bulb in the new lamp.

  • Page 51: Routine Cleaning

    Field lens I MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING I Routine cleaning Use the routine cleaning procedures described below to keep the scanner components clean and ensure optimum performance. Cleaning the screen and main unit Use a cloth slightly dampened with water or mild detergent to clean any soiling off the scanner screen and casing.

  • Page 52: Cleaning Mode

    I MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING I Cleaning mode After changing the toner cartridge for the Fileprint 450, you must clean the fixing rollers of the Fileprint 450. The following describes the cleaning procedure for the fixing roll- ers of the Fileprint 450. For details on how to handle the Fileprint 450, refer to the Fileprint 450 Instruction Manual.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Problem Screen does not come on, even after turning on the power switch. The screen brightness is uneven or the screen is too dark. Image is out of focus. Image is skewed. Splices are seen on the image after a few scans. • This is one of the specifications to complement insufficient per- After pressing the start key, scan will not start.

  • Page 54: User Call Errors

    I MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING I Error Number Meaning The lamp installed in the scanner has burned out. The lamp unit is not correctly installed in the scanner. Error Number Meaning After removing a piece of jammed paper, a sheet of paper is still jammed in the printer.

  • Page 55: Service Call Errors

    I When you cannot clear a service call error Make a note of the error code and the nature of the problem. Then switch off the scanner and any peripheral units such as the carrier, unplug the power cord and contact an authorized Canon service technician.

  • Page 56: Specifications

    I SPECIFICATIONS I Microfilm Scanner 350 Main Unit Type Desktop digital microfilm scanner Screen 300 mm x 300 mm Scanning method 600 dpi digital scanning Film Negative, Positive, Negative/Positive auto switching Lens magnification x7,x9.5-x16, x16-x32, x30-x55, x10-x24, x20-x48 Light source Halogen lamp (20V 150W) Film Type...

  • Page 57: Index

    Adjusting ... 33 AE ... 34 Auto ... 34 Auto rotation ... 37 Border removal ... 35, 36 Brightness ... 34 CapturePerfect ... 10 Carrier Autocarrier 100C ... 15 Autocarrier 100M ... 15 Autocarrier 100R ... 15 Fiche Carrier 190RII ... 15 FS Controller I ...
  • Page 58 I MEMO I...
  • Page 60 CANON ELECTRONICS INC. 1248, SHIMOKAGEMORI, CHICHIBU-SHI, SAITAMA 369-1892, JAPAN CANON U.S.A. INC. ONE CANON PLAZA, LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.11042, U.S.A. CANON CANADA INC. 6390 DIXIE ROAD, MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L5T 1P7, CANADA CANON EUROPA N.V. BOVENKERKERWEG 59-61, P.O.BOX 2262, 1180EG AMSTELVEEN, THE NETHERLANDS CANON LATIN AMERICA, INC.

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