Summary of Contents for Canon Microfilm Scanner 350II
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Be sure to read this instructions before you use the equipment. ENGLISH Keep this instructions on hand for reference to ensure optimum preformance. MS350-02_cover 08.6.5, 3:30 PM...
INTRODUCTION These instructions describe the operating procedures for the Canon Microfilm Scanner 350II. After you set up the unit, keep this manual in a convenient location so you can find it when you need it. CE-IE-335-01 07.5.14, 14:19...
CE-IE-335-01 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.
Work Safety! ... 5 Choosing a safe location ... 5 Power supply ... 7 Daily handling ... 8 Features of the Microfilm Scanner 350II ... 10 About operation modes ...11 Unpacking: What's in the box? ... 12 Options... 13 Important parts and their functions ... 14 Operation panel and keyboard keys ...
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Brightness adjustment ... 36 Automatic adjustment ... 36 Manual adjustment ... 36 Trimming/border removal settings... 37 Trimming ... 37 Border removal ... 38 Using auto rotation ... 39 Setting the function keys (DMP mode) ... 39 Date stamp feature ... 39 Note feature ...
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 To ensure adequate space for ventilation, operation, and mainte- nance, make sure there is enough space around the system on all 10cm sides.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... CE-IE-335-01 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. Never set up the unit in an area where flammable substances like alcohol, thinner, or other organic chemicals are present.
CE-IE-335-01 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... Power supply If you have any questions about the power source at your work site, contact your supplier or the power com- pany. The unit should have an independent power source that is not shared with any other electrical device. If you have to use an ex- tension cord or power strip, make sure the total ampere rating for all the equipment does not exceed the ampere rating of the exten- sion cord.
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. Do not set up the scanner in dusty or humid locations as this could result in an electric shock or fire.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... Use only a power supply having the rated voltage. The use of other voltages could result in a fire or electric shock. 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.
Expandability By adding the optional DMP board, sold separately, in the Micro- film Scanner 350II, the scanner can be used as a Digital Micro- film Printer (DMP). Before you use the equipment, make sure you and your co-work- ers read the following warnings about using this equipment.
CE-IE-335-01 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... 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. Scanner mode Using this scanner in connection with a personal computer, the image projected on the scanner’s screen can be saved in the PC as...
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... Unpacking: What's in the box? When you unpack the box, use the checklist below to make sure that you have everything. If anything is missing, contact your sup- plier. Microfilm Scanner 350II Keyboard Lens holder Setup CD ISIS/TWAIN Driver...
Canon service outlet for details. Lenses ( P.18 “Preparing the lens”) One fixed-focus lens and five zoom lenses are available for the Microfilm Scanner 350II. Since the scanner dose not come with a lens, purchase the lenses best suited to your needs. DMP board This optional board is required to use the scanner in the DMP mode.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... 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, FS Controller I or Roll/Fiche carrier 200. Power switch Allows you to turn power on and off.
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 CE-IE-335-01 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... Operation panel and keyboard keys Operation panel keys This is a summary of the keys on the operation panel.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... 9 Function keys !0 Cassette Select key !1 Auto Rotate key !2 Zoom keys !3 Rotate keys !4 Reset key !5 Film Control knob (optional) !6 Adjust Mode indicators !7 Image Adjust Select key !8 Image Adjust Control dial CE-IE-335-01 Keyboard keys This is a summary of the keyboard keys.
Preparing the carrier This is a list of all the carriers that can be installed and used with the Microfilm Scanner 350II. For more details about these op- tions, contact your supplier. For details about installation and op- eration, refer to the instructions provided with each auto carrier.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... CE-IE-335-01 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.
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CE-IE-335-01 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... 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.
(for the DMP mode) This is a list of all the optional printer that can be installed and used with the Microfilm Scanner 350II. For more details about these options, contact your supplier. For details about installation and operation, refer to the instructions provided with each printer.
Display: Minimum screen resolution of 1024 x 768 (XGA) • If you are not sure about the system requirements, contact an authorized Canon dealer or your com- puter manufacturer’ s support center. • If your CPU, memory or SCSI board does not meet...
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ID5. By default, the SCSI ID for the scanner is set to SCSI ID=2. When changing the SCSI ID setting, make sure to contact an authorized Canon dealer or service professional. • When daisy chaining the scanner with the other SCSI devices, note the following: •...
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Setup, configuration, and connection of the scanner to the com- puter should be done by the supervising service personnel. To change the connection or settings, contact an authorized Canon dealer or service professional. • The interface cable for connecting to the computer should match the interface used during setup.
TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF CE-IE-335-01 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. 1. On the front of the main unit, locate the power switch on the lower left corner then press the I side of the switch to turn the power on.
• The device that is detected differs depending on the connection (SCSI or USB). • When the scanner is recognized normally, the scan- ner is recognized by the device manager as “CANON MS350 SCSI” regardless of the connection used. • When the connection to the computer is changed, the scanner recognition may be required.
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If you are using Windows 2000 Professional, “Found • New Hardware Wizard” dialog appears when new de- vice is detected. CANON USB Adapter for MS (only when connecting via a USB port) 1. Click the Next button to proceed to the “Install Hardware De- vice Drivers” screen.
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If you are using Windows XP, “Found New Hardware Wizard” dialog appears when new device is detected. CANON USB Adapter for MS (only when connecting via a USB port) 1. On the dialog asking you a permission to connect to the Win- dows Update search site, Select “No, not this time”, then click...
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TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF CE-IE-335-01 CANON USB MassStorage Device (only when connecting via a USB port) 1. On the dialog asking you a permission to connect to the Win- dows Update search site, Select “No, not this time”, then click the Next button.
CE-IE-335-01 ABOUT THE SOFTWARE 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: ISIS/TWAIN driver This driver allows this scanner to be used with ISIS-compatible application software or TWAIN-compatible application software.
ABOUT THE SOFTWARE CE-IE-335-02 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.
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.
ABOUT THE SOFTWARE CE-IE-335-01 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”...
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CE-IE-335-01 ABOUT THE SOFTWARE 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.”...
If you are using Windows XP, the “Add or Remove Programs” dialog box is displayed. 3. Select “Canon MS300/350” or "CapturePerfect 1.0" from the list, and then click the Add/Remove button. If you are using Windows XP, click the Change/Re- move button.
CE-IE-335-01 SETTING THE SCANNER 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.
SETTING THE SCANNER CE-IE-335-01 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.
CE-IE-335-01 SETTING THE SCANNER 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.
SETTING THE SCANNER CE-IE-335-01 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.
DATE NOTE PICTURE DATE CE-IE-335-01 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 Rotation key once again to turn the Setting the function keys (DMP mode) The following features are assigned to the respective function keys (P1 to P4) before factory shipping.
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SETTING THE SCANNER DATE / TIME Stamp Location Stamp Format CE-IE-335-01 3. Press the Print Number Setting key (+ or –) to set the [DATE, TIME]. Year Item Display Month Year 51 to 99 00 to 50 Month 01 to 12 Hour 01 to 31 Hour...
SETTING THE SCANNER 1st character 2nd character 3rd character 4th character 32nd character 33rd character PICTURE SHARPNESS CE-IE-335-01 • Maximum note length is 33 characters including spaces. • The Brightness display shows your current location within the note, as described on the left. 6.
CE-IE-335-01 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. Using the Fileprint 270 If using the Fileprint 270, select paper size set on the multi-pur- pose tray.
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Printing (DMP mode) CE-IE-335-01 If using the multi-purpose tray, set paper size of the multi-pur- pose tray. (1) Press the Cassette Select key for about 2 seconds to enter the paper cassette select mode. When the multi-purpose tray lamp ) begins to blink, you can now set paper size. At that time, the current paper size appears on the Print/Error display.
CE-IE-335-01 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.
USER MODE CE-IE-335-01 User mode setting functions Power saver mode When the MS350II 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.
CE-IE-335-01 Cleaning mode This mode is enabled when the scanner is connected to the Fileprint 470 and used in the DMP mode so as to clean the fixing rollers of the printer. ( P.52 “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-...
ENTERING THE DEFAULT VALUES CE-IE-335-01 ENTERING THE DEFAULT VALUES The MS350II 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.
CE-IE-335-01 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 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...
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• Use only Canon-specified lamps as replacements. • Take care not to touch the bulb in the new lamp.
Field lens CE-IE-335-01 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 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.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING CE-IE-335-01 Cleaning mode Cleaning mode is a mode for cleaning the Fileprint 470’s fixing rollers. Clean the fixing rollers in the Fileprint 470 if black spots appear on the front or back of the paper that is printed out. The following describes the procedure for cleaning the fixing roll- ers.
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.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 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.
The service call error “E000” is a printer fixer error. Switch off the scanner and any peripheral units such as the carrier, unplug the power cord and contact an authorized Canon service techni- cian. When you cannot clear a service call error Make a note of the error code and the nature of the problem.
SPECIFICATIONS Microfilm Scanner 350II Main Unit Type Screen Scanning method Film Lens magnification Light source Film Type Base density Image Adjustment Focus/zoom Rotation Scanning Scan size (USA or Canada) Scan size (other areas) Density control Scan options Printing Print Size (USA, Canada)
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