Positioning Originals (Scanning from Computer)This section describes how to load originals on the platen or ADF (Auto Document Feeder) for scanning. Ifitems are not placed correctly they may not be scanned correctly.Important• Be sure to observe the following when loading the original on the platen. Failure to observe thefollowing may cause the scanner to malfunction or the platen glass to break.• Do not place any objects weighing 4.4 lb (2.0 kg) or more on the platen glass.• Do not put any pressure of 4.4 lb (2.0 kg) or more on the platen glass, such as pressing down theoriginal.• Close the document cover when scanning.• Do not touch the operation panel buttons or LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) when opening/closing thedocument cover. May result in unintended operation.• When using a personal scanner in the upright position, the item type may not be detected automatically.In that case, specify the item type in IJ Scan Utility and scan.Placing Items (Platen)Placing Documents (ADF (Auto Document Feeder))Placing Items (When Using Stand)Placing Items (Platen)Place items as described below to scan by detecting the item type and size automatically.Important• Depending on your model, the function to scan by automatically detecting the item type and sizedoes not appear.• When scanning by specifying the paper size, align an upper corner of the item with the corner at thearrow (alignment mark) of the platen.• Photos that have been cut to irregular shapes and items smaller than 1.2 inches (3 cm) squarecannot 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 DocumentsSingle item:Place the item face-down on the platen, with 0.4 inch (1 cm)or more space between the edges (diagonally striped area)Place the item face-down on the platen and align anupper corner of the item with the corner at the arrow(alignment mark) of the platen. Portions placed onthe diagonally striped area cannot be scanned.247
