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Positioning Items
10
Scanning Oversize Items
Follow the procedure below to scan magazines, books and other items larger than the document glass.
1
As shown in the right figure, hold the
antislip grip on the center of the document
cover and open it partway (arrow
c
).
2
When the document cover is open to
approximately 60°, lightly pull it straight up
a short distance (arrow
d
).
3
Keep light upward tension on it as you
slowly swing the cover open the rest of the
way (arrow
e
).
4
Position the item on the document glass.
• Do not force it if it does not open
easily as shown on the right. Repeat
the procedure from Step 2.
• Cover the scanner with a black cloth if the external light enters around the scanned item.
Alignment Mark
Top
Bottom
Antislip Grip