Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer)
Learn how to place items on the platen of your scanner or printer. Place items correctly
according to the type of item to be scanned. Otherwise, items may not be scanned
correctly.
Important
Do not place objects on the document cover. When you open the document cover, the
objects may fall into your scanner or printer, resulting in malfunction.
Close the document cover when scanning.
Placing Items
Place items as described below to scan by detecting the item type or size automatically.
Important
When scanning by specifying the paper size in IJ Scan Utility or ScanGear (scanner
driver), align an upper corner of the item with the corner at the arrow (alignment mark) of
the platen.
Photos that have been cut to various 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.
For Photos, Postcards, Business Cards, or
BD/DVD/CD
For Magazines, Newspapers, or Documents
Placing a 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.
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.
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