Placing Items (Platen)

 Important

• Depending on your model, the function to scan by automatically detecting the item type and size does not appear.
   
• When scanning by specifying the paper size, align an upper corner of the item with the corner at the arrow (alignment mark) of the platen.
   
• Photos that have been cut to irregular shapes and items smaller than 1.2 inches (3 cm) square cannot be cropped accurately when scanning.
   
• Reflective disc labels may not be scanned as expected.
   
• If scanned by detecting the item type and size automatically, the response may differ. In that case, adjust the cropping frame (selection box) manually.

Photos, Postcards, Business Cards, and BD/DVD/CD

Magazines, Newspapers, and Documents

Single item: Place the item face-down on the platen, with 0.4 inch (1 cm) or more space between the edges (diagonally striped area) of the platen and the item. Portions placed on the diagonally striped area cannot be scanned.  Important Large items (such as A4 size photos) that cannot be placed away from the edges/arrow (alignment mark) of the platen may be saved as PDF files. To save in a format other than PDF, scan by specifying the data format. Multiple items: Allow 0.4 inch (1 cm) or more space between the edges (diagonally striped area) of the platen and items, and between items. Portions placed on the diagonally striped area cannot be scanned. A: 0.4 inch (1 cm) or more  Note In IJ Scan Utility Lite, place up to 12 items.   Positions of slanted items (10 degrees or less) are corrected automatically.

Place the item face-down on the platen and align an upper corner of the item with the corner at the arrow (alignment mark) of the platen. Portions placed on the diagonally striped area cannot be scanned.

Placing Documents (ADF (Auto Document Feeder))

 Important

• Do not leave thick items on the platen when scanning from the ADF. May result in paper jam.
   
• Place and align documents of the same size when scanning two or more documents.
   

1. Make sure any original items have been removed from the platen.
    

2. Open document tray (A).
    

3. Slide the paper guides (B) all the way out.
    

   
    

4. Load document with side to scan facing up in document tray.
   Insert the document until it stops.
    

5. Adjust document guide (B) to match width of document.
   Do not slide the document guide too hard against the document. The document may not be fed properly.

   
   

 Note

• When scanning duplex documents, place the front sides facing up. They will not be scanned correctly if placed the other way around.

Placing Items (When Using Stand)

1. Place item on platen.

   1. Open the document cover.

   2. Place the item with the side to scan facing the platen, and then align it with the alignment mark.

   
   
    

   
    Important

   • If you open the document cover wide, the scanner may fall over.

   • Portions placed over (A) (0.094 inch (2.4 mm) from the left edge of the platen) or (B) (0.106 inch (2.7 mm) from the front edge) cannot be scanned.

     
     
      

2. Gently close document cover.

   While scanning, hold the document cover gently with your hand to keep it closed.

   
   

    Important

   • Keep these points in mind when using the scanner in the upright position.
      
     • Do not subject the scanner to vibration during operation. The correct image results may not be obtained (for example, images may blur).
        
     • The item type may not be detected automatically. In that case, specify the item type in IJ Scan Utility and scan.