Documents for Scanning
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Documents for Scanning
This section explains about the documents that can be scanned with the ScanSnap.
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Conditions for Documents That Can Be Scanned
Documents conditions for documents that can be scanned with the ScanSnap are as follows:
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: Scanning starts when you hold down the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap for 3 seconds or
longer.
Paper type
Standard office paper, postcards, business cards
Paper weight
52 to 127 g/m² (14 to 34 lb)
Paper size
Width: 50.8 to 216 mm (2 to 8.5 in.)
Length: 50.8 to 360 mm (2 to 14.17 in.)
Maximum size for long page scanning (*)
216 × 863 (mm) / 8.5 × 34 (in.)
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When you scan documents written in pencil, there may be black traces left on them. It is
recommended that you scan such documents by using the Carrier Sheet. Clean the rollers as
often as possible when you scan such documents directly without using a Carrier Sheet
because dirt accumulating on the rollers may cause feeding errors.
For details about how to clean the inside of the ScanSnap, refer to
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The following types of documents must not be scanned:
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Paper-clipped or stapled documents (remove the paper clips and staples for scanning)
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Documents on which the ink is still wet (wait until the ink dries completely to scan these
documents)
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Documents larger than 216 × 863 (mm) / 8.5 × 34 (in.) (width × length)
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Documents other than paper such as fabric, metal foil, OHP film and plastic cards
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When you scan picture postcards, be aware that the picture side may get damaged.
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Scanning the following types of documents without using the Carrier Sheet can result in
documents being damaged or scanned incorrectly. It is recommended that you use the
Carrier Sheet to scan such documents.
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Documents smaller than 50.8 × 50.8 (mm) / 2 × 2 (in.) (width × length)
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Documents whose paper weight is less than 52 g/m² (14 lb)
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Documents of non-uniform thickness (e.g. envelopes and paper sheets with attached
materials)
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Wrinkled or curled documents
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Folded or torn documents
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Tracing paper
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Coated paper
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Photographs (photographic paper)
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Perforated or punched documents
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Odd shaped documents (not square or rectangular)
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Carbon paper or thermal paper
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Documents with memo papers or sticky notes attached
