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  • Page 1 User Manual  Please read this manual before operating this scanner.
  • Page 2 • Canon and the Canon logo are registered trademarks, of Canon Inc. in the encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

  • Page 3: Packaging: What Is In The Box

    Packaging: What Is in the Box? 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 Make sure that you have everything shown below. Check every item you have EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXPECT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THEREOF, removed from the box.

  • Page 4: Preparation Before Use

    Preparation Before Use This chapter describes how to prepare the scanner to scan documents. IMPORTANT Setting Up the Scanner • To have the device drivers installed automatically when the computer recognizes the CR-L1, the software needs to be installed before the CR-L1 is connected to the Perform the following steps to set up the CR-L1.

  • Page 5: Checking Your Operating Environment

    Canon Driver • Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64bit) • Microsoft Windows 10 (32/64bit) The Canon Driver is the Canon original standard driver. You need this driver • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 or later to use the Scanning Utility.

  • Page 6: Connecting The Scanner To A Computer

    Connecting the Power Cord Connecting the Scanner to a Computer Connect the power cord. Make sure to use only the power cord provided with the scanner. The only way to connect the scanner to your computer is with a USB cable. IMPORTANT •...

  • Page 7: Turning On And Off The Power

    Turning ON the Power To turn ON the scanner, slide the Power Switch to the right. (Windows 7) NOTE The CR-L1 will be registered as “CANON CR-L1 USB” in the Imaging Device directory. (ON) IMPORTANT • When you turn ON the power, the power LED flashes slowly, and then turns solid.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Canon Check Reader CR-L1. NOTE Please read this manual thoroughly before using the machine in order to Indicates a clarification of an operation, or contains additional explanations for familiarize yourself with its capabilities, and to make the most of its many functions.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Long Document Mode ............25 Auto Power Off ............... 27 Packaging: What Is in the Box?............3 Troubleshooting.................. 28 Preparation Before Use ................4 When the Scanner Is Not Recognized ......... 28 Setting Up the Scanner..............4 Clearing Paper Jams ..............28 Checking Your Operating Environment ..........5 The Scanner Does Not Turn ON ..........

  • Page 10: Important Safety Instructions

    ■ Always make sure that your hands are dry when you are handling the power your local authorized Canon dealer or service representative to have the cord or power plug. Never grasp the power plug when your hands are wet.

  • Page 11: Installation Location

    • If you are unsure of anything relating to the power supply, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service representative for further information. • Never place an object on top of the power cord or step on the power cord.

  • Page 12: Introduction To The Cr-L1

    (See “About the Ink Cartridge,” on p. 16.) The Canon Check Reader CR-L1 is a scanner with magnetic heads that can read checks and other documents that are printed with MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) compatible fonts, and is capable of OCR (Optical Character Recognition).

  • Page 13: Part Names

    Part Names This section describes the names and functions of each part. Before you connect the CR-L1, familiarize yourself with its parts and their functions. Front View Document Feed Opening Document Eject Opening Imprinter Cover Maintenance Cover Open this cover to clear paper jams or clean the scanner.
  • Page 14 Ink Absorber Absorbs any ink that Ink Cartridge leaks out of the ink The ink cartridge is not included, and must cartridge. be purchased separately. (See “About the Ink Cartridge,” on p. 16.) Feeding Roller Magnetic Head for Print Position Feeds the document.

  • Page 15: Rear View

    Rear View Exterior Dimensions Units: millimeters (units in parenthesis are inches) Reading Unit (Access Hatch) Open to clear paper jams or clean the 140 mm (5.5") scanner. (See “Clearing Paper Jams,” on p. 28.) Connectors/ Power Switch Connectors/Power Switch Power Switch Slide to turn the scanner power ON.

  • Page 16: Preparing The Ink Cartridge

    The ink cartridge is not included with the scanner. Purchase an ink cartridge separately, as shown below. Manufacturer : Hewlett Packard Ink Cartridge Blue : C6602B (Canon#3693A002) Ink Cartridge Red : C6602R (Canon#3693A003) Ink Cartridge Green: C6602G (Canon#3693A004) Remove the ink cartridge from its bag.
  • Page 17 Grasp the tag and then peel off the tape covering the ink jet nozzle. Place the ink cartridge shown in the diagram below. CAUTION IMPORTANT Do not touch the electrical contact on the carriage. Doing so may cause a Do not touch the ink jet nozzle or contacts after peeling off the tag and tape. malfunction.
  • Page 18 Squeeze the Print Position Adjustment Lever and move it to adjust the Gently close the Maintenance Cover until it clicks into place. print position. Top: 50.5 mm (1.99") from the bottom edge of the document Middle: 47 mm (1.85") from the bottom edge of the document Bottom: 43.5 mm (1.71") from the bottom edge of...

  • Page 19: Software

    Software This chapter describes how to use the Scanning Utility. Start the Scanning Utility. How to Use the Software This section describes how to start up the Scanning Utility so that you can use the scanner. Read the Help files for the Scanning Utility for information on how to use it.

  • Page 20: Uninstalling The Software

    Set the scan conditions and click [OK]. Uninstalling the Software This section describes how to uninstall the Scanning Utility. IMPORTANT • Be sure to log on as the Administrator. • The procedure in Windows 8.1/10 is different from the ones described in this manual.
  • Page 21 “Canon Driver for CR-50/ 80/ L1 (or CR-50&80&L1).” that case, double-click the [Programs and Features] icon. The [Confirm File Deletion] dialog box appears. If you selected “Canon Driver for CR-50/ 80/ L1 (or CR-50&80&L1)”, the above dialog box appears. Click [Yes], and the uninstaller starts.

  • Page 22: Document Feeding And Scanning

    Document Feeding and Scanning This chapter describes precautions regarding documents that can be handled • Scanning documents with a rough surface may not feed easily, and may on this scanner and scanning operations. cause friction between the documents, resulting in a feeding error. If this happens, feed the documents one by one.

  • Page 23: Using Infrared Double Feed Detection

    • For more details about how to configure scanning parameters, click the [Help] • Check the paper stack and remove all clips, staples, pins, or any other button in the settings dialog box to view the Canon driver help. type of metal or plastic fastener. These objects may cause damage to the document, a paper jam, or a scanner malfunction.

  • Page 24: Confirming Proper Document Feeding

    Confirming Proper Document Feeding Adjust the Eject Stopper in accordance with the document. Depending on the thickness of documents scanned with the CR-L1 and the paper thickness setting, double feeds or feeding errors may occur. After installing the CR-L1 or before scanning documents of a different thickness, perform the procedure below to confirm that documents are separated one sheet at a time.

  • Page 25: Long Document Mode

    Load two documents with their edges flush against the mark. Exit the scanning utility. Document Load Mark Adjust the position of the eject stopper. (If necessary, see the diagram in step 4 on p. 24.) Click [Scan Page] from the [File] menu and confirm that only one Long Document Mode sheet is fed.
  • Page 26 Set the [Page Size] in the [Basic] tab to [Auto detection] when Pinch the Eject Stopper and slide it to detach. scanning in the Long Document mode. Then, set the [Long Document mode] value in the [Others] tab. You can scan documents up to 2,000 mm (78.7") long by setting the scanner to the Long Document mode.

  • Page 27: Auto Power Off

    • Set the [Page Size] to [Auto detection] when scanning in the Long Document mode. Start Windows and log in as a user with administrator privileges. Click the Start button, and then click [All Programs], [CANON CR-L1], and [Canon imageFORMULA Utility].

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Remedy Not all USB interfaces provided as standard with personal Hook your finger around the open lever and open the Maintenance computers are guaranteed. Contact your local authorized Canon Cover. dealer for more detailed information. (See “Checking Your Operating Environment,” on p. 5.) Cause USB cable is not compatible with the scanner.
  • Page 29 Remove the paper that has jammed. Gently close the Maintenance Cover until it clicks into place. If the paper is jammed at the pickup area: Pull the paper forward and clear the jam from the Maintenance Cover. If the paper is jammed at any other area: Pull the paper forward and clear the jam from the nearest opening.

  • Page 30: The Scanner Does Not Turn On

    Clean the rollers if they are dirty. (See “Cleaning the Scanning Glass and Rollers,” on p. 32.) Worn rollers must be replaced. Contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service representative to have the scanner serviced. • The Separation Roller gap is too wide. Adjust the Separation Roller gap.

  • Page 31: When The Scanned Image Is Not Normal

    If this happens, the interface card is not compatible. Use the recommended interface card. If the above remedies do not rectify the problem, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service representative to have the scanner serviced.

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    Maintenance This chapter describes how to clean and maintain the scanner. Daily Cleaning To ensure high-quality image scanning, regularly clean your CR-L1 as described below. CAUTION • Before you clean the scanner, turn OFF the scanner and computer, and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Otherwise, it may cause an electrical shock.
  • Page 33 NOTE feeding errors. If there are scratches on the scanning glass, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service representative. • Use cotton swabs to clean the rollers in locations that are too narrow for your fingers, such as A, B, J, N, O, and P.

  • Page 34: Cleaning The Magnetic Heads

    If your documents are stained and smudged from printing even after you clean the ink absorber, you should replace the ink absorber. Contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service representative. Remove the ink cartridge. For more information, (See “Replacing the Ink Cartridge,” on p. 37.)

  • Page 35: Cleaning With The Cleaning Cards (United States Only)

    Set the ink cartridge. States. For more information, see “Setting the Ink Cartridge and Adjusting the • Contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service representative for the Print Position,” on p. 16. available cleaning card. Carefully replace the Imprinter Cover.
  • Page 36 Locate where you saved the file From step1 , extract it and double- The Cleaning Card will then proceed through the paper path as click the CleanCR.exe file shown below. shown below. From the drop-down menu, please select CR-50/ 80/ L1 and click [OK].

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    NOTE IMPORTANT Upon completion, please allow 1 to 2 minutes for the moisture on the Canon CR- • To replace the ink cartridge, turn the scanner OFF before removing the Series scanner from the Cleaning Card to thoroughly dry before scanning Maintenance Cover.
  • Page 38 Squeeze in both sides of the print position adjustment lever and move NOTE the print cartridge carriage to its lowest position. Do not use more than one cartridge by rotation. If you do so, applications cannot check the ink level precisely. Push down the ink cartridge until it clicks into place.
  • Page 39 43.5 mm (1.71") from the bottom edge of the document Start Windows and log in as a user with administrator privileges. Click the Start button, and then click [All Programs], [CANON CR-L1], If the ink head drops back when installed, the two ink cartridge and [Canon imageFORMULA Utility].

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Separation Roller Gap

    Click [OK] to close the scanner properties. Pull out the document feed tray. NOTE You can reset the Residual ink from the Scanning Utility. Click [About], and then click [Reset] on the setting dialog box. (See Step 5 on p. 20) Load two checks or check-stock paper together.
  • Page 41 Confirm that the document feeds properly. See “Confirming Proper Document Feeding,” on p. 24. If additional assistance is required, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service representative. Place a marking label on the unit pointing to the adjustment dial as illustrated below.

  • Page 42: Specifications

    Power consumption Specifications Power SW Scanning Sleep mode Scanner Specifications CR-L1 120V 15.8W or less 2.3W or less 0.1W 220-240V Type Desktop sheet-through scanner CR-L1 UV 120V 15.8W or less 2.3W or less 0.1W Document size Height: 50 to 108 mm (2.0" to 4.3") 220-240V Length: 95 to 2,000 mm (3.7"...

  • Page 43: Index

    Index Long Document Mode ............25 AC Adapter Specifications..........42 Adjusting the Print Position.........16, 39 Magnetic head ..............34 Amount loaded ..............23 Magnetic Head for MICR ..........14 Auto Power Off ..............27 Maintenance ..............37 Maintenance Cover ............13 Moving the Scanner............11 Cleaning Main unit..............32 Cleaning the Inside of the Scanner ........32 Number of pages loaded ..........23 Connectors/Power Switch ..........15 Operating Environment............5...
  • Page 44 Unpacking the scanner............3 USB Connections ............6, 28 USB Connector..............15 UV scanning..............12...
  • Page 45 Safety-related markings on the machine Marquages de sécurité sur la machine Marcature di sicurezza sulla macchina Sicherheitshinweise auf der Maschine Marcas de la máquina relacionadas con la seguridad Veiligheidsmarkeringen op de machine Makine üzerindeki güvenlik i aretleri Power on [English] Switch (On) [Français] Commutateur (Marche)
  • Page 46 [English] Switch (Push-On/Push-Off) Power on/off (no standby current) [Français] Commutateur (Appuyer pour Sous/hors tension (pas de courant de veille) mettre en marche/Appuyer pour arrêter) [Italiano] Interruttore a pulsante Alimentazione on/off (nessuna corrente di standby) bistabile (On/Off) [Deutsch] Schalter (Ein- und Ausschalten Ein- und Ausschalten (ohne Ruhestromaufnahme) durch Drücken) [Español]...
  • Page 47 [English] DC symbol Indicates direct current [Français] Symbole CC Indique qu’il s’agit de courant continu [Italiano] Simbolo corrente continua (C.C.) Indica la corrente continua [Deutsch] Gleichstrom-Symbol Kennzeichnet Gleichstrom [Español] Símbolo CC Indica corriente continua [Nederlands] DC-pictogram Geeft gelijkstroom aan [Türkçe] DC sembolü...
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