Canon N670U - CanoScan Flatbed Scanner User manual

Canon Color Image Scanner
CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U
Product Guide

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Use of a shielded cable with the ferrite core(s) provided with the scanner is necessary to comply with the technical
requirements of the EMC Directive.
Warning
When you use this product, you should pay attention to the following legal issues:
• Scanning of certain documents, such as bank notes (bank bills), government bonds and public
certificates, may be prohibited by law and may result in criminal and/or civil liability.
• You may be required under law to obtain authorization from a person possessing copyrights or other
legal rights to the item being scanned.
If you are uncertain of the legality of scanning any particular item, you should consult your legal
adviser in advance.
• CanoScan and ScanGear are trademarks of Canon Inc.
• Adobe®and Acrobat®are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
• Macintosh, Power Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
• iMac is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
• OmniPage Pro and OmniPage SE are trademarks of ScanSoft, Inc.
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
Copyright © 2001 Canon Inc. All rights reserved.

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Table of Contents
Handling and Care of the Scanner
Safety Precautions .................................................................................... 5
Setup and Operating Conditions................................................................... 7
Before Transporting the Scanner .................................................................. 8
Care and Maintenance ................................................................................... 9
Guide to the Software
ScanGear CS-U .......................................................................... 11
ScanGear Toolbox .................................................................... 13
ArcSoft PhotoStudio ................................................................ 15
ArcSoft PhotoBase ................................................................... 16
ScanSoft OmniPage.................................................................. 17
Precautions for Scanning at High Resolutions............................................ 18
Customer Support Help Desk ........................................................................................... 19

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Handling and Care of the Scanner
This section describes the general precautions for using the scanner. Please be sure to read each
section for safe handling and operation.
Safety Precautions .................................................................................... 5
Setup and Operating Conditions................................................................... 7
Before Transporting the Scanner .................................................................. 8
Care and Maintenance ................................................................................... 9

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Safety Precautions
Please read and take note of the following precautions before using the equipment.
WARNING
Indicates a warning concerning operations that may lead to death or injury to
persons if not performed correctly. In order to use the equipment safely, always pay
attention to these warnings.
CAUTION
Indicates a caution concerning operations that may lead to injury to persons or
damage to property if not performed correctly. In order to use the equipment
safely, always pay attention to these cautions.
About Locations
WARNING
• Do not place the equipment near flammable liquids such as alcohol or thinners. If
the internal electrical parts come in contact with flammable liquids, fire or electrical
shock may result.
• Do not place the following objects on top of the equipment. If the internal
electrical parts come in contact with these objects, fire or electrical shock may
result.
- metallic objects, such as necklaces
- containers with liquid, such as cups, vases and flower pots
If any of these objects or liquids enter the equipment, immediately unplug the USB
cable and contact your retailer or Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
CAUTION
• Do not place the equipment in the following areas. Fire or electrical shock may
result.
- Areas with high humidity
- Areas subject to direct sunlight
- Areas with high temperatures
- Areas near flame sources
• Do not place the equipment on shaky stands, unstable surfaces or surfaces subject
to frequent vibrations. If the equipment falls, it may cause injuries.
• Do not place heavy objects on the equipment. Objects may fall and cause injuries.
About the Power Supply
WARNING
• Do not damage, mutilate or modify the USB cable. Do not place heavy objects on,
pull or excessively bend the USB cable. Damaged wires may cause fire or electrical
shock.
• Do not twist or tie the USB cable together. Fire or electrical shock may result.
• Always plug the USB cable in all the way. If it is not plugged in completely, fire or
electrical shock may result.

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General Handling Precautions
WARNING
• Do not take apart or modify the equipment. Fire or electrical shock may result from
improper handling of its components.
• If you hear unusual noises, see smoke, feel excessive heat or smell anything
unusual, immediately unplug the USB cable and contact your retailer or Canon
Customer Support Help Desk. Continued use may result in fires or electrical shock.
• Do not use flammable sprays near this equipment. Also do not spill water, liquids,
or flammable liquids on the equipment. If these fluids enter this equipment and
contact the electrical parts, fire or electrical shock may result. If anything enters the
equipment, immediately unplug the USB cable and contact your retailer or Canon
Customer Support Help Desk.
• When cleaning the equipment, always unplug the USB cable. Otherwise, fire or
electrical shock may result.
• When cleaning the equipment, use a water-moistened cloth that is well wrung out.
Do not use flammable liquids, such as alcohol, benzene or thinners. If a flammable
liquid enters the inner electrical parts, fire or electrical shock may result.
CAUTION
• Carefully close the document cover in order not to pinch your hands.
• Do not press heavily on the document glass or the document cover. The document
glass may break and injure you.
• Do not bump or drop a heavy book or object on the document glass. The
document glass may break and injure you.
• When not in use for extended periods, such as long weekends, unplug the USB
cable for safety.
• When transporting the equipment, be extremely careful. Dropping it could cause
an injury.
• Wait until the equipment has cooled before placing a cover over it. Otherwise fire
may result.
• Do not use the supplied CD-ROM in regular CD players. It produces excessively loud
sound that may cause hearing damage.

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Setup and Operating Conditions
• Please use in an area where the following temperature and humidity conditions can be met.
Surrounding temperature:
5 degrees - 35 degrees C (41 degrees - 95 degrees F)
Surrounding humidity:
10% - 90% RH (without condensation)
• Make certain there is plenty of clear space around the scanner.
Looking straight down on the scanner
• Set up the scanner so that the cable reaches from the scanner to the electrical outlet.
• Do not set up in areas where there is an excessive fluctuation in temperature. Also do not
move the equipment from low temperature areas to hight temperature areas.
Condensation may cause image errors. Leave the scanner enough time to gradually adapt
to the new conditions before use.
• Do not use the scanner in areas subject to direct sunlight. The humidity may rise inside the
equipment and cause damage or decrease image quality. If you have to use the scanner in
direct sunlight, make sure to use a thick curtain to block the light.
Approx. 10 cm
(4 in)
Approx. 20 cm
(8 in)
Approx. 10 cm
(4 in)
Approx. 20 cm
(8 in)
Approx.
10 cm
(4 in)
Approx. 20 cm
(8 in)
Scanner in a vertical position

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Before Transporting the Scanner
Always lock the scanning unit by pushing the lock switch toward the lock mark before moving or
transporting the scanner.
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1. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer.
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2. Confirm the position of the scanning unit.
Open the document cover, and confirm that the scanning unit is at the front of the
scanner. If it has not returned, follow the procedures below to return the scanning unit
to the home position.
1 Ensure that there are no items on the document glass (platen).
2 Turn on the computer.
3 Close the document cover, and connect the USB cable to the computer.
4 Start ScanGear CS-U and click the [Preview] button.
5 Confirm that the scanning unit has completely returned to the front of the
scanner.
6 Disconnect the USB cable.
Scanning Unit
Confirm that the scanning
unit is in this position
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3. Lock the scanning unit by pushing the lock switch toward the
lock mark ( ).
Lock Switch
Locked
• Carrying or transporting the scanner without locking the scanning unit
may damage it. Be particularly careful to lock the scanning unit when
transporting the scanner in a vehicle.

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Care and Maintenance
Clean off the dirt and dust that adheres to the exterior, document glass and document cover of the
scanner during the course of ordinary operation using the following procedures.
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1. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer.
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2. When cleaning the document cover or document glass, dampen
a clean, soft cloth with water and wring the cloth well. Use the
well-wrung cloth to gently remove dirt and dust. Then,
thoroughly remove any moisture or water vapor with a soft,
dry cloth. Be particularly careful to remove any traces of dirt or
liquid when wiping the document glass.
• Moisture left on the document glass or cover may damage photographs and other
documents as well as produce poor results.
• Do not dampen the connectors, ports or other metallic components on the scanner’s
back panel. Immediately remove any moisture that contacts these components by
wiping them with a dry cloth.
• Do not use a sodden cloth or apply a liquid directly to any portion of the scanner.
Any moisture that enters the interior, the underside of the document glass or the
sensors may degrade image quality and lead to malfunctions.
• Never use substances containing alcohol, thinners or benzene on the equipment.
Use of these substances may deform, discolor or dissolve the casing.
Outer Casing
Document Glass
Document Cover
Never use substances
containing alcohol,
thinners or benzene to
clean the equipment.
• Do not press heavily on the document glass when cleaning. The
document glass may break and injure you.

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Guide to the Software
This section introduces to the software programs bundled with the scanner. For detailed instructions of
each program, please read the respective PDF manuals contained in the CD-ROM.
The screen shots in this manual are taken from the Windows platform, unless otherwise noted.
Guide to the Software
ScanGear CS-U .......................................................................... 11
ScanGear Toolbox .................................................................... 13
ArcSoft PhotoStudio ................................................................ 15
ArcSoft PhotoBase ................................................................... 16
ScanSoft OmniPage.................................................................. 17
Precautions for Scanning at High Resolutions............................................ 18