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Hardware Guide Hardware Guide Canon Color Image Scanner CanoScan FB620U ...
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3 How to Use the Pr oduct Guide This guide provides in-depth information on individual topics related to the CanoScan FB620U color image scanner and the accompanying software CD-ROM. If you haven’t already r ead the Quick Start Guide , we recommend that you follow its suggestions first before consulting this guide. Organization of the Pr oduct Gu ...
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4 Conventions Used in this Guide Important information in this guide is indicated by the following symbols. • This symbol indicates precautions that must be taken when operating the equipment. Ensure that you read all warnings. • This symbol indicates supplementary operating procedures and other useful information. Use of a shielded cable is ne ...
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5 T able of Contents Features of the CanoScan FB620U ................................................................................. 7 Safety Precautions ................................................................................................... 9 Setup and Use .............................................................................. ...
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6 Care and Maintenance ................................................................................................. 38 Major Specifications ..................................................................................................... 40 Index .............................................................................................. ...
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7 Featur es of the CanoScan FB620U This scanner is a flatbed color scanner with 600 dpi optical resolution incorporating the following features. • Compact Footprint Ultracompact body [10.1 x 14.7 x 2.5 inches (256 x 372.5 x 63 millimeters)] for an A4/ letter-size scanner . W eighing only 2.0 kilograms (4.4 pounds), this scanner is so light that i ...
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8 • It is illegal to reproduce currency , bills, negotiable securities and other prohibited documents. Reproduction of such items may be subject to criminal prosecution. • It is illegal to reproduce legal certificates, licenses, travel tickets, and certain public and private documents prohibited from reproduction. Reproduction of such items may ...
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9 Safety Pr ecautions Please read and take the following precautions before using the equipment. W ARNING 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 ...
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10 CAUTION • Do not place the equipment in the following areas. Fires or electric shocks may result. - Areas with high humidity - Areas subject to direct sunlight - Areas with high temperatures - Areas near flame sources • Do not place on shaky stands, unstable surfaces or surfaces subject to frequent vibrations. If the equipment falls, it may ...
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11 cord and the extension cord is secure and the AC adapter is fully plugged in. Do not use multiple extension cords. • Do not use extension cords in high traf fic areas where they can be stepped on or tripped over , which may damage the cords. Damaged wires could cause fires or electric shocks. CAUTION • Do not use unavailable voltage outlet. ...
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12 • When cleaning the equipment, always unplug the AC adapter . Otherwise you could cause a fire or receive an electric shock. • 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, it may cau ...
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13 Setup and Use In order to use this scanner safely , please obey the following warnings at all times. • Please use in an area where the following temperature and humidity conditions can be met. Surrounding temperature: 41 - 95 degrees F (5 degrees - 35 degrees C) Surrounding humidity: 10% - 90% RH (without condensations) • Please use where th ...
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14 • The supplied cable is approximately 3ft (1m) long. Set up the scanner so that the cable reach from the scanner to the electrical outlet. • Do not set up in areas where there is an excessive fluctuation in temperature or humid- ity . Also do not move the equipment from high humidity areas to low humidity areas. Condensation may cause image ...
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15 Envir onments subject to shocks, smoke, noxious fumes, water vapor or dust Locations subject to str ong direct sunlight Locations near TVs or devices generat- ing str ong magnetic fields Envir onments in which the air is salty or greasy ...
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16 Components Guide Document Cover Holds documents in place Alignment Mark Align document edges here Document Glass Place documents here Scanning Unit Core component of the scanner , compris- ing the light source and sensing units (Usually found at the front of the scanner) Lock Switch Locks and unlocks the scanning unit • Do not tilt the scanner ...
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17 AC Adapter USB Connector USB interface cable connects here Power Connector The AC adapter power cord connects here Power cord • This scanner does not have a power switch. ...
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18 Connecting to the Computer ...... 19 About the USB Interface ............. 21 Positioning Documents ............... 22 How to Use the Start Button ..... 24 T ransporting the Scanner ........... 27 Placement and Connection ...
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19 Connecting to the Computer Connect the scanner to your computer using the supplied USB interface cable. The USB interface allows three basic configurations. The scanner can be connected directly to the USB connector on the com- puter , directly to a USB hub that is connected to the computer , or to a throughput USB connector on another device th ...
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20 Configuration 3 Scanner Connected to Another USB Device 1. Attach the PC end of the USB interface cable to the computer’ s USB connector , a USB connector on a USB hub or the throughput USB connector on another USB device. 2. Attach the scanner end of the USB interface cable to the scanner’ s USB connector (the rectangular connector labeled ...
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21 About the USB Interface The USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface is a new standard for connecting peripheral devices to comput- ers. The USB interface offers these benefits: • Accommodates a wide array of devices, including scanners, keyboards, joysticks, printers and modems. • Provides excellent expansibility , allowing up to 127 devices to ...
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22 Positioning the Documents Position documents for scanning on the document glass, using the alignment mark as a guide. 1. Lift the document cover . 2. Place the document. Place the document face down on the document glass with its top edge at the front of the scanner (the edge farthest away from the document cover hinge). Align the edges of the d ...
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23 • The maximum allowable size for scanning is 8.5 x 11.69 inches (216 x 297 mm), up to A4 or letter size. • This scanner is equipped with an ultra-sensitive scanning unit. Opening the document cover during scanning or improperly closing it may not produce proper results. When the document cover cannot be closed because you are scanning thick ...
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24 How to Use the Start Button Y ou can increase the efficiency of scanning by making good use of the scanner's start button. The Smart Button and ScanGear T oolbox CS Pressing the scanner’ s start button sends a signal that tells the computer something like “hey , the start button's been pressed!” When the computer receives this si ...
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25 Changing the Start Button Functions The start button was programed to start ScanGear T oolbox CS if you selected the standard installation option. If you wish to change this to have it start another program or to have the option of selecting which program is started when the button is pressed, follow the procedures below . For details, see the S ...
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26 6. Confirm that [Canon Push Button] is selected in the [Scanner events] section. 7. Beneath that, you can select the name of the application that the start button will initiate. Place a check mark beside the name of an application you wish to select. If you select more than one application, you’ll see this dialog box when you press the scanner ...
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27 T ransporting the Scanner Always engage the lock before transporting the scanner . 1. Unplug the scanner’ s AC adapter from the electrical outlet. 2. Confirm that the scanning unit is at the front of the scanner . If the scanning unit is not at the front, remove all documents from the document glass, close the document cover , and plug in the ...
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28 Lock Position Lock Switch 3. Lock the scanning unit by pushing the lock switch towar d the lock mark ( ). • 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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29 Appendices T roubleshooting ......................... 30 Care and Maintenance ............... 38 Major Specifications ................... 40 Index ............................................ 41 Canon T echnical Support ................. 42 ...
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30 T roubleshooting Please read the suggestions below when scanning isn’ t proceeding as expected or when you encounter a problem operating the scanner . If the remedies suggested below do not solve your problems, Canon Computer Systems, Inc. of fers a full range of technical support options to assist you. Please refer to the Canon T echnical Sup ...
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31 Problems with the Initial Connection of the Scanner to a USB Por t Scanner Appears as an Unknown Device Not a Scanner Cause 1: Computer or computer operating system is incompatible with the scanner , or the USB interface has not been enabled in the BIOS Solution: The performance guarantee for this scanner and its software is limited to its opera ...
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32 Problems with Softwar e Installation Installation is unsuccessful Cause 1: Insufficient memory to run the installer program Solution: Close other software programs that are running and reinstall Cause 2: Insufficient free hard disk space Solution: Delete or transfer unnecessary files from the hard disk and reinstall. Refer to the Quick Start Gui ...
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33 Problems starting ScanGear CS-U as a TWAIN driver from within another application Cause 1: Insufficient memory (RAM) available to start ScanGear CS-U Solution: Close other programs and start ScanGear CS-U Cause 2: ScanGear CS-U already running as a TW AIN driver within another application Solution: Close the ScanGear CS-U already running as a TW ...
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34 Problems with the Scanner Scanner not identified Cause 1: Scanner not powered on when computer is started Solution: Plug in the AC adapter to an outlet Cause 2: USB interface cable is disconnected or loose Solution: Securely connect USB interface cable (See Quick Start Guide) Cause 3: Computer has not correctly recognized scanner Solution: Use t ...
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35 Problems with Scanning Scanner will not scan Cause 1: Scanner not powered up Solution: Securely connect the AC adapter to the scanner and electrical outlet (See Quick Start Guide) Cause 2: Scanning unit locked Solution: Unlock scanning unit by setting lock switch to unlocked position (See Quick Start Guide) Cause 3: Software incorrectly installe ...
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36 Scan quality is poor Cause 1: Document cover is open Solution: Close the document cover Cause 2: Original document floating on document glass Solution: Gently press down on the document cover to prevent the document from floating Cause 3: Improperly closed or floating document cover Solution: Hold document cover down with hand during scan Cause ...
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37 Stripes appear on scan of publication Cause: Moiré effect from scan of publication at high resolution (print scr een lines highlighted by optical interference, producing striped patterns). The appear - ance of this effect is dependent upon par ticular combinations of screen line densities and scanning resolutions Solution: Rescan at different r ...
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38 Car e and Maintenance Clean of f 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. 1. Power down the computer and peripheral devices. 2. Unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. 3. Detach the USB interface cable from t ...
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39 5. Thoroughly r emove any moisture or water vapor fr om the scanner with a dry cloth. Moisture left on the document glass or cover may damage photographs and other documents as well as produce poor results. Never use substances containing alcohol, thinners or benzene to clean the equipment. Outer Casing Document Cover Document Glass ...
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40 CanoScan FB620U Scanner T ype Flatbed (stationary document type) Scanning Element CIS (Contact Image Sensor) Light Source Three-color RGB LED’ s Optical Resolution 600 x 600 dpi Selectable Resolution 2.5-2400 dpi Scanning Bit Depth Color 12 bit input/8 bit output for each color (RGB) Grayscale 12 bit input/8 bit output Prescan Speed 15 sec Sta ...
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41 Index A AC Adapter 17 Alignment Mark 16, 22 C Care and Maintenance 38 Connecting to the Computer 19 D Document Cover 16 Document Glass 16 L Locations 9, 14 Locations to Avoid 14 Lock mark 28 Lock Position 28 Lock Switch 16, 28 M Maximum Scanning Size 23 P Positioning the Documents 22 Power Connector 17 Power cord 17 Power Supply 10 S Scanning Un ...
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42 Canon T echnical Support Canon Computer Systems, Inc. of fers a full range of technical support options * including: • 24-hour , 7-day-a-week, toll-free automated support for troubleshooting issues on most current products ......................... (1-800-423-2366) • Speak to a technician free of service charge (currently Monday through Frid ...
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