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User Manual • Please read this manual before operating this scanner. • After you finish reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.
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Table of Contents Setup Guide ................. 5 Introduction ................. 9 Symbols Used in This Manual............. 9 Important Safety Instructions........... 10 Installation Location ..............10 AC Adapter................10 Moving the Flatbed..............11 Handling ..................11 Disposal ..................12 When Sending the Flatbed for Repairs ........12 Features ................
• You must keep the machine’s packaging and packing If any of the items listed below are missing or damaged, contact your local authorized materials for storing or transporting the machine. Canon dealer or service representative. Flatbed Scanner USB Cable...
[Cancel] button to exit the software. wizard, and turn the scanner OFF. ● Make sure that the driver for the connected Canon DR-series document scanner is already installed. Insert the Setup Disc into the computer’s Click [Typical Installation].
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If you own multiple Canon DR-series scanners If you own multiple Canon DR-series scanners, with the exception of the Canon DR-series scanner connected to the flatbed, do not connect any other scanners to the computer, regardless of compatibility. Proper functioning is not guaranteed if multiple scanners are connected.
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Connecting the Scanners to a Power Supply Turning the Scanners ON Turn ON the flatbed first, and then turn ON the Canon DR-series scanner. This completes the setup.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon imageFORMULA Flatbed Symbols Used in This Manual Scanner Unit 201. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the scanner to familiarize yourself with its capabilities, and to make the The following symbols are used in this manual to explain procedures, most of its many functions.
● Avoid locations where ammonia gas is emitted. ● If you have any questions regarding the power supply, contact your ● Avoid locations near volatile or flammable chemicals, such as local authorized Canon dealer or service representative for further alcohol or paint thinner. information.
OFF and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. Then, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service ● Before using the flatbed, set the lock switch on the side of the representative for further information.
● Supports Documents as Large as A3 in Size ■ Turn OFF the power switch for safety when not using the flatbed for Connect the flatbed scanner unit to a Canon DR-series scanner to a long period of time, such as overnight. Also, turn OFF the power enable flatbed scanning.
Names and Functions of Parts Power Indicator This lights when the flatbed is turned ON and flashes when scanning is in progress. Power Button Use this to turn the flatbed ON and OFF. When you press this to turn the flatbed ON, the power indicator lights.
Documents The flatbed can scan documents ranging from 11.7" (297.4 mm) to 17.0" (431.8 mm) in size. Placing Documents Open the document cover, and place the document on the scanning glass, as shown below, with the scanning side facing down. Make sure to align the top right corner of the scanning side with the top left corner of the scanning glass.
ON to scan using the flatbed. If the flatbed is turned ON but the Canon DR-series scanner is turned OFF, you cannot scan documents using the flatbed. However, you can scan documents using the Canon DR-series scanner while it is turned ON, even if the flatbed is turned OFF. Flatbed Scanning •...
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• Color / gray detection • Auto brightness NOTE • When using the Canon DR-series scanner to scan documents, all of its supported functions will be available. • The above functions may change as newer Canon DR-series scanners are released.
Scanning with CapturePerfect You can use the CapturePerfect software provided with the connected CapturePerfect starts. Canon DR-series scanner to specify the scanning conditions and saving options before scanning. The following describes how to scan documents with CapturePerfect using the [Scan Batch to File] setting. When you use this scanning method, documents that are scanned one sheet at a time on the flatbed are saved to the same image file.
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Configure the [Main Scanner/Flatbed] setting. Select [Flatbed] if the document is placed on the flatbed, and select [Main Scanner] if the document is placed in the Canon The [Scan Batch to File] dialog box appears. DR-series scanner. If you select [Auto], any documents placed in the feeder will be scanned.
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[Continue Scanning] or [Cancel Scan]. Click the [More] button to open the settings dialog box for the Canon DR-series scanner. When you finish configuring settings, click [OK] to close the dialog box. For details on each setting, refer to the Help.
[More] Select [Flatbed] to scan the document placed on the flatbed. Select Click this to display the settings dialog box for the connected Canon [Main Scanner] to scan documents placed in the feeder of the DR-series scanner, and configure advanced scan conditions. For connected Canon DR-series scanner.
Flatbed] is set to [Main Scanner]. Configure the [Main Scanner/Flatbed] setting. If the document is placed in the feeder of the connected Canon DR-series scanner, select [Main Scanner]. If you plan to switch between using the feeder and flatbed for scanning, select [Auto].
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Press the start button on the scanner in which the document is placed. If the document is placed in the Canon DR-series scanner, pressing the start button on the scanner will start the scan procedure. If the document is placed on the flatbed, pressing the start button on the flatbed will start the scan procedure.
(1) Start the scan procedure from the application. Canon DR-series scanner flatbed connected (2) Place the application form in the Canon DR-series scanner, and When you press the stop button You must press the stop button press the start button on the DR-series scanner.
DR-series connected Canon DR-series scanner) are turned scanner and scan. ON. If the flatbed is turned ON but the Canon Problem 5 The scanner is recognized by the computer, but DR-series scanner is turned OFF, the flatbed will not scanning does not start.
Appendix Cleaning the Scanning Glass and Routine Cleaning Pressure Board Clean the flatbed on a regular basis to maintain scanning If dirt appears in scanned images, or if scanned documents become performance. dirty, the scanning glass and pressure board may be dirty. Be sure to clean them regularly.
Auto Power OFF Setting Disable the [Turn off automatically after 4 hours] check box. If scanning or any other operation is not performed on the flatbed for 4 hours, the flatbed will automatically turn OFF. To disable this setting, perform the following. Start CapturePerfect.
Noise Not more than 59 dB Specifications Operating Environment Temperature: 10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F) Main Unit Humidity: 20% to 80% RH Type Desktop flatbed AC Adapter (100 to 240 V type) Scanning Document Size Model Number MG1-4558 Width: 11.7" (297.4 mm) Input AC100 to 240V, 50/60 Hz, 1.1 to 0.58 A Length: 17.0"...
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