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Operation Guide Please read this manual before using the scanner. After you finish reading this manual, keep it in a safe place for future reference. - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 2
up to 230 minutes, we recommend using the default setting. FCC REGULATIONS (For 120 V model) Network in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 3
Scanner. ScanFront 300: Model M11-1041 ScanFront 300P: Model M11-1051 Trademarks • Canon and the Canon logo are registered trademarks of Canon Inc. in the United States and may also be trademarks or registered trademarks in other countries. • imageFORMULA is a trademark of Canon Electronics Inc - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 4
(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. Copyright 2010 by CANON ELECTRONICS INC. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 5
Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300/300P network scanner. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the scanner to familiarize yourself with its capabilities, and to make the most of its many functions. After reading this manual the supplied ScanFront Service software must be installed on a - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 6
for setting up the scanner for scanning. Set up the ScanFront in accordance with the Setup Guide. For details on the ScanFront, refer to the Operation Guide and ScanFront 300/300P INSTRUCTIONS (electronic manuals). Operation Guide (This Manual)* Provides an overview of the functions of the scanner - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 7
This Manual is Organized This manual consists of the following chapters. Chapter 1 Before Use This chapter provides an overview of the ScanFront. Chapter to configure settings. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to respond when problems occur or warning messages appear. Chapter 6 - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 8
ii Symbols Used in This Manual ii How This Manual is Organized iii Chapter 1 Before Use 1. Important Safety Instructions 1-2 Installation Location 1-2 Power 1-2 Moving the Scanner 1-3 Handling 1-3 About the Fingerprint Sensor (ScanFront 300P only 1-5 Disposal 1-5 2. Names and Functions - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 9
Settings 4-15 Registering New Job Buttons 4-17 Scan Settings Overview 4-18 Copying Job Buttons 4-22 Editing Jobs 4-23 Exporting and Importing Job Buttons 4-23 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 1. Troubleshooting 5-2 Chapter 6 Index 1. Index 6-2 v - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 10
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Chapter 1 Before Use 1. Important Safety Instructions 1-2 Installation Location 1-2 Power 1-2 Moving the Scanner 1-3 Handling 1-3 About the Fingerprint Sensor (ScanFront 300P only 1-5 Disposal 1-5 2. Names and Functions of Parts 1-6 Front and Document Feed and Eject Trays ..........1-6 Side - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 12
1. Important Safety Instructions To ensure the safe operation of this scanner, be sure to read the safety warnings and precautions described below. ❏ Installation Location The performance of this - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 13
with any other electrical devices. Model: MG1-4314 ● If you have any questions regarding the power supply, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service representative for further information. ❏ Moving the Scanner ● When moving the scanner, always hold it with both hands to avoid dropping it - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 14
use the machine, immediately turn the power OFF, and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. Then, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service representative for further information. ■ Do not drop the scanner, or subject it to impact or strong shock. Should the scanner ever become - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 15
❏ About the Fingerprint Sensor (ScanFront 300P only) ● The following actions may damage the sensor or cause it to malfunction: - Dropping an object on the fingerprint sensor, or otherwise subjecting it to a - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 16
names and functions of the parts of the ScanFront 300/300P are shown below. ❏ Front and Document Feed and Eject Trays a Tray Extension Open this to prevent scanned documents from slipping off. b Document Eject Tray Open this tray when using the ScanFront. If scanned documents curl in the document - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 17
supplied AC adapter. o Kensington Slot This is an anti-theft slot that enables a key chain or lock to be connected to prevent theft. p Service Switch This is a service switch. Do not insert any object into this hole. q LAN Port (RJ-45) Connect an RJ-45 (10Base-T/100Base-TX) compatible network cable - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 18
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2-6 Placing a Document 2-6 Placing a Folded Document 2-7 Placing a Long Document 2-7 Placing a Card 2-8 4. Clearing a Paper Jam or Double Feed Error ... 2-9 5. Fingerprint Sensor (ScanFront 300P 2-11 Cautions for Handling the Fingerprint Sensor .....2-11 Fingerprint Authentication 2-12 - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 20
1. Documents The ScanFront can scan documents in a range of sizes from business cards to Size Width: 2" (50.8 mm) and above Length: 2 1/8" (53.9 mm) and above Thickness 82 lb Cover (300 g/m2) and below IMPORTANT • If the stack of business cards that you placed is not fed properly, reduce the number - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 21
❏ Card Size 2.12" × 3.37" (53.9 × 85.5 mm) (Conforming to ISO Standards) Thickness 0.0299" (0.76 mm) and below 2 Insertion orientation Landscape IMPORTANT • Insert cards one at a time. • Be careful when inserting cards to avoid damaging them. Handling 2-3 - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 22
2. Preparing the Scanner When placing a document in the scanner, pull out the document eject tray so that it matches the size of the document, and then move the feed selection lever to the appropriate position for the desired feed method (Page Separation ON or OFF) for the document. ❏ Preparing - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 23
also connect a USB keyboard and USB mouse to operate the ScanFront. Feed selection lever Page Separation OFF IMPORTANT Moving the lever upward to the USB memory. • This scanner does not support USB memory equipped with password security, data encryption, or functions other than data storage - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 24
tray with the top edge of the document at the bottom of tray. ❏ Placing a Document Follow the procedure below to place a document. 1. Adjust the document guides to be wider than the width of the document. 3. Place the document face down with its top edge at the bottom of the tray. 2. Fan - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 25
be used. Place documents one at a time. • Adjust the document guides to fit the width of the document. Otherwise, the image may scan Double feed detection by Ultrasonic] function cannot be used. feeder. The ScanFront 300/300P will scan both sides and combine the scanned images into a single - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 26
(OFF). IMPORTANT When scanning cards, set the feed selection lever to OFF and make sure to scan the cards one at a time. 2. Adjust the document guides to match the width of the card. CAUTION • A card placed into the document feed tray in the portrait orientation may not be output properly because - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 27
4. Clearing a Paper Jam or Double Feed Error When a paper jam or double feed error is detected, feeding and scanning stops. 1. Check the displayed message. If a paper jam or double feed error is detected at the first page of a document, the following messages appear. If a paper jam or double feed - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 28
feed errors continue to occur even after cleaning, purchase an Exchange Roller Kit and replace the rollers (feed roller and retard roller), and document holding guides. 2-10 - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 29
5. Fingerprint Sensor (ScanFront 300P) The ScanFront 300P is equipped with a fingerprint sensor for registering fingerprints and authenticating users. The fingerprint sensor is a precision component. Be careful when handling this sensor. ❏ Cautions for - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 30
❏ Fingerprint Authentication ● Follow the procedure below to use fingerprint registration and authentication. 1. Align the first joint of a finger on the sensor and press the finger on the fingerprint sensor. 2. Keep the finger pressed while slowly sliding it straight at a constant speed to scan the - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 31
Login 3-8 Home Screen 3-8 Job Button Screen 3-8 5. User Settings Screen 3-9 Change Password 3-9 Fingerprint Registration 3-9 6. Fingerprint Registration (Only Available with the ScanFront 300P 3-10 Fingerprint Authentication 3-10 Registering a Fingerprint 3-11 7. Scanning Procedures 3-13 - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 32
the Home screen. Fingerprint registration screen (See p. 3-10.) * The User Settings screen enables setting a password for the user that logged in, and registration for the ScanFront 300P. Scan/Delivery Options screen (See p. 3-27.) Scanning starts immediately after a job button is pressed. Scan - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 33
to temporarily stop scanner operations. To switch out of Low Power mode, press the power switch or touch the touch panel. • Contact the ScanFront administrator for details on the Display off mode and Low Power mode settings. IMPORTANT • When restarting the scanner, wait at least 5 seconds after - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 34
users, and a key in type login screen for entering a user name and password. List Type Login Screen Hint • Set the type of login screen from [Device Operation] of the Web menu (refer to p. 6-31 on the ScanFront 300/300P INSTRUCTIONS) or [Login type setting] in the administrator settings of the - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 35
to log in as from the list, and then press [Next]. 3. Enter a password and then press [OK]. The password input screen appears. 2. Press [Password]. 3 IMPORTANT Passwords are case-sensitive. Make sure to enter the password correctly. 4. Press [Login] to log in to the scanner. Operating Procedures - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 36
Login In the key in type login screen, enter your user name and password to log in. 1. Press [User name] ([Password]). 3. Press [Login] to log in to the scanner. The keyboard screen appears. 2. Enter your user name (password) and then press [OK]. 4. The Home screen (or Job Button screen) appears - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 37
Fingerprint Registration (Only Available with the ScanFront 300P)" on p. 3-10. 1. Perform on the screen. Follow the instructions in the solution, and perform fingerprint user fingerprint is registered for server authentication, and the user password is changed on the server while the user is logged - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 38
port. • [Printer] is enabled when the ScanFront is connected to a network environment that is running ScanFront Service. b [User settings] button Enables setting of the user password and fingerprint registration (only with the ScanFront 300P). (See "User Settings Screen" on p. 3-9.) c [Administrator - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 39
on fingerprint registration, see "Fingerprint Registration (Only Available with the ScanFront 300P)" on p. 3-10. 3 ❏ Change Password You can register a new user password or change a user password registered via the Web menu. Hint The old password does not need to be entered in order to change - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 40
a user in the list type login screen or enter a user name and password in the key in type login screen. For details on handling the fingerprint sensor, see "Fingerprint Sensor (ScanFront 300P)" on p. 2-11. ❏ Fingerprint Authentication ● Follow the procedure below to use fingerprint registration - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 41
screen. IMPORTANT If the Home screen is not displayed, use of the Home screen has been restricted for the user by the ScanFront administrator. Confirm this with the administrator. 1. Press [User settings]. 3. Scan your fingerprint. Repeat scanning until the same fingerprint has been successfully - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 42
5. Perform an authentication test for the registered fingerprint by scanning your fingerprint. 6. Press [Close] to end fingerprint registration. IMPORTANT If you want to change the registered fingerprint, start registration again from the beginning. 3-12 - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 43
screen and then select an address to send an image file. IMPORTANT If the network environment to which the ScanFront is connected is not running ScanFront Service, [Printer] is grayed out and cannot be selected. 3 Operating Procedures If you press the USB memory destination selection button - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 44
❏ Scanning From the Job Button Screen If you press a job button, the Scan/Delivery Options screen appears. Confirm the address and scanning settings registered to the job button and then start scanning. For details on the scanning procedure, read from the setting of scanning conditions in Step 5. - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 45
❏ Address Selection Screen From the address selection screen, you can select the address to send an image file and register addresses. b a c e d f g a Address Book type Selects the address book type (Shared Address Book or My Address Book). If the address book server setting is enabled, [LDAP - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 46
❏ USB Memory Screen The USB Memory screen enables you to specify the folder in the USB memory to save the image file. a b c d e f a Path Enter the folder path of the USB memory. You can also press [Downward] to select a folder. b USB Memory Display Displays the inserted USB memory. Hint • lIf - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 47
that will be used to print the scanned images. Printers that are compatible with the ScanFront Service Server can be selected. b Paper size Select the paper size. c Print format Specify printer. Settings and functions that are not supported by your printer cannot be configured in this screen. 3-17 - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 48
❏ Scanning This section describes the procedure for scanning. If you want to save the image file to USB memory, specify the folder in the USB memory to save the image file in Steps 2 to 4. (See "USB Memory Screen" on p. 3-16.) 1. Select a destination. Press a destination button to select a - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 49
6. Press [Start] to start scanning. Scanning stops after the document has been scanned. 3 5. Set the scan conditions. (See "Scan/Delivery Options" on p. 3-27.) Operating Procedures IMPORTANT When you use a job button for scanning, the subsequent procedure varies as follows in accordance with the - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 50
8. Check the scanned images. Hint When the preview image is enlarged, you can drag your finger on the image to scroll. : Display the image of the next page. : Display the image of the previous page. : Move the viewing area around an image when an enlarged view of the image is shown. : Rotate the - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 51
9. Press [Send]. 10. Confirm the address and press [OK] to send the scanned image. Operating Procedures The address confirmation message appears. 3 IMPORTANT If a send error message appears, check the address settings and send destination and try again. 11. Returns to the screen set for [Screen - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 52
• Name Enter the name to appear in the address book. • Host name Enter the name of the computer containing the publicly shared folder. When the ScanFront Service is running, you can enter the IP address instead of a host name. • Folder path Enter the name of the shared folder and the path of - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 53
Hint If the path of the sub-folder is unknown, use the procedure below to specify the sub-folder. 1. Enter the host name, user name, password, and domain, and then press [Browse] to access the computer that is making the shared folder public. Sub-folders on computers running Windows 7 or Windows - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 54
Fax Registration Screen • [Add] button Select addresses to register to the group from [Address Book type] and [Address type]. The selected addresses are displayed in the list. • Name Enter the name to appear in the address book. • Fax number Enter the recipient fax number. Group Registration - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 55
❏ Modifying an Address 4. Modify the address. Modify an address when there is a send error because the information of the transfer destination registered for the address is wrong or has been changed. Hint For details on editing items, see "Registering a New Address" on p. 3-22. 1. Select the - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 56
A confirmation message appears. 4. Press [New] and paste the address. Hint If the address book already has an address with the same name as the pasted one, the following message appears. • If you select [New], an address with the same name is created in the address book. • If you select [Overwrite], - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 57
Options screen opened from a job button, the settings are reset not to the setting values registered to the job button, but to the default values of the scanner. 3 h [Start] button Starts scanning. i [Deskew] button The scanner detects from the scanned image that the document was fed askew - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 58
function. • The scanning speed may be reduced when the Auto Color Detection function is used. Resolution Select the resolution for scanning. IMPORTANT • A resolution of [300 dpi] or more cannot be set when [Auto size (Long)] is selected for [Page Size]. • A resolution of [400 dpi] or more cannot be - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 59
Double feed detection by Ultrasonic (Only Available with the ScanFront 300P) The scanner uses an ultrasonic sensor to detect when function if only a slight portion of the document is overlapping. • When using the ScanFront 300, the [Double feed detection by Ultrasonic] setting is set to [OFF]. • - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 60
be skipped. IMPORTANT • As you lower the Skip Blank Page value from the default setting, it is then set so that pages of the document with text are to be skipped. • As you raise the Skip Blank Page value from the default setting, it is then set so that blank pages of the document are less likely - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 61
Hint When using bleed-through reduction, adjust the bleed-through reduction level to match the type of document. Contrast Adjust the contrast for the images to scan. Back side Brightness/contrast This is enabled when you scan both sides of a document and should be used when the document has front - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 62
❏ File Formats You can select from the three available file formats TIFF, JPEG, and PDF, and the modes available for scanning vary, depending on the file format setting. (See "Mode" on p. 3-28.) TIFF format PDF format Select [Single page (Front/back separate file)] to save each side of each page - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 63
, images, and accessibility. This enables the copying of text information embedded with OCR software and reading of the PDF file with 3 voice software. IMPORTANT • Password protection is recommended when the permissions of the PDF file are restricted. • You can change the permissions and cancel - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 64
❏ Delivery Options Action when the same named file exists Set the action to perform when there is already a file of the same name at the destination. • Display a message Display a message to confirm overwriting of the file. • Abort sending Cancel sending. • Overwrite the file Overwrite the file at - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 65
(Job Button screen) setting. • The Job Button screen is displayed for a user for which use of the Home screen is restricted by the ScanFront administrator. • Logout The user is logged out after sending images. • Select screen after sending A dialog box for selecting the screen after sending images - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 66
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Chapter 4 Web Menu (User Mode) 1. Web Menu Overview 4-2 2. Logging In to the Web Menu 4-3 3. User Settings 4-4 User Settings 4-5 4. Address Book Settings 4-8 Registering New Addresses 4-10 Copying Addresses 4-13 Exporting and Importing Address Books 4-13 5. Job Button Settings 4-15 - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 68
the Web browser of a remote computer. From the Web Menu, you can register address books and job buttons. Computer (Web Menu) Settings Network ScanFront 300 IMPORTANT • For a Web browser, use Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later or Firefox 3.5 or later. • In some cases, settings cannot be changed - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 69
the scanner as the URL for accessing the Web Menu. Contact the ScanFront administrator for the device name and the IP address. 1. Turn the account registered on the scanner (Device Authentication). For details, consult the ScanFront administrator. 4 Web Menu (User Mode) Hint If the Web Menu - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 70
3. User Settings From the User Settings screen, you can change the information of a user logged in by Device Authentication. a a Setting (See "User Settings" on p. 4-4) Allows you to edit a user's settings. 4-4 - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 71
User name Enter a new user name. • Change Password Select the [Change Password] check box, and then enter the new password and confirmation password. • Mail Address (Not Changeable) To change the e-mail address, contact the ScanFront administrator. • SMTP/POP Before SMTP Authentication Appears when - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 72
Custom File Name Settings Specify the method in which file names used for saving scanned images are created. When you select to use custom file names during a scanning procedure, the image files will be saved under file names that are determined by the settings configured here. Components of the - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 73
field name ("FileName") as necessary. • File size Select the [Enable] check box to include the file size in the index file. You can change the default field name ("FileSize") as necessary. • Number of Pages Select the [Enable] check box to include the number of pages that are in the scanned image - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 74
when the LDAP Address Book is selected. b Export from ScanFront 300 Exports the address book data as a file in CSV format. (See "Exporting and Importing Address Books" on p. 4-13.) c Import to ScanFront 300 Imports a previously exported address book data file. (See "Exporting and Importing - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 75
administrator has restricted editing of the address books, the following Address Book settings apply. For details, consult the ScanFront administrator. • If editing is restricted for only one address book (either the My Address Book or the Shared Address Book), users can only copy addresses - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 76
. Hint If you are unsure of the subfolder's path, use the following procedure to specify the subfolder: 1. After entering the [FTP server], [User name], and [Password], click [Browse] and log in to the FTP server. 2. In the folder that appears, specify any subfolder and click [OK]. User name - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 77
the name of the computer containing the publicly shared folder. When the ScanFront Service is running, you can enter the IP address instead of a host address editing functions of the ScanFront to create a folder beforehand. User name/Password Enter the user name and password of an account with the - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 78
folder is not part of a domain, there is no need to enter a [Domain/Workgroup]. Save Password Select this check box to save the password to the address. IMPORTANT If you do not save the password, password entry will be required each time you send. [OK] button Registers a new shared folder with the - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 79
the address book data to a specified folder. 1. Click [Export from ScanFront 300]. 2. Add a checkmark to the check box of the address you want book data. Hint • You can open the saved CSV file with software that supports CSV files such as spread sheet software in order to check the structure of - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 80
Importing to the Scanner You can import previously exported address book data to the scanner. 1. Click [Import to ScanFront 300]. 2. Click [Browse] and specify a previously exported address book settings file. 3. Select a processing method for importing the address book settings file. • Replaces the - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 81
Button) that you want to edit. b Export from ScanFront 300 Exports the job button data as a file in DAT format. (See "Exporting and Importing Job Buttons" on p. 4-23.) c Import to ScanFront 300 Imports a previously exported job button data file. (See "Exporting and Importing Job - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 82
administrator has restricted editing of the job buttons, the following Job Button settings apply. For details, consult the ScanFront administrator. • If editing is restricted for only one set of job buttons (either the My Job Button or the Shared Job Button), users can copy - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 83
❏ Registering New Job Buttons Click [New Job Button] to register a new job button. Address Job Button Settings Click [Add from Address Book], open the Address page, and select the address to send to. IMPORTANT • You can register up to 100 addresses to a job button. Name of Job Button Enter the - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 84
• The [Auto size] option automatically detects the size of the scanned document during scanning. • When scanning a long document, select [Auto size (Long)] IMPORTANT A resolution of [300 dpi] or more cannot be set when [Auto size (Long)] is selected. 4-18 - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 85
cannot be selected. Resolution (dpi) Select the scanning resolution (100, 150, 200, 300, 400, or 600 dpi). Scanning Side Select the method for scanning the document be skipped as well. 4 As you raise the value from the default setting, pages of the document that are blank become less likely to - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 86
) level setting is recommended. The Low (40-bit RC4) level setting provides less security. Protect Document The ability to view the document is protected by a password. IMPORTANT Take care not to forget the password once it is set. If you forget the password, the document can no longer be opened. - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 87
the permissions and cancel password protection for a password protected PDF file in an application capable of editing PDF files such as Adobe Acrobat. Detailed settings IMPORTANT The [Double feed detection by Ultrasonic] setting only appears when using the ScanFront 300P. Brightness (Front) Adjusts - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 88
Document orientation Rotates the scanned image to the specified angle. Hint When [Auto] is selected, the scanner detects text orientation within the document and rotates the image so that the orientation of the text is correct. IMPORTANT The scanning speed may be reduced when [Auto] is selected. - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 89
to the Scanner Web Menu (User Mode) You can import a previously exported job button settings file to the scanner. ❏ Editing Jobs 1. Click [Import to ScanFront 300]. You can edit the settings of a registered job by clicking [Edit] in the job button list. The settings that can be edited are - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 90
4. Click [Execute]. Confirm the message that appears, and click [OK] to import the data. Hint When importing is completed, the following message appears. Click [OK] to return to Job Button Settings and confirm the imported job button. 4-24 - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 91
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 1. Troubleshooting 5-2 - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 92
1. Troubleshooting If any of the following problems occurs, solve the problem as described in the corresponding solution. Cannot the ScanFront, and check the IP address assigned to the ScanFront. Cause Permission to write to the shared folder has not been granted for the user name and password - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 93
the network (device name conflict problem) Cause Solution The device ScanFront. Uppercase and lowercase letters were not entered correctly. 5 (See p. 4-3 and p. 3-5.) Cannot log in Solution Enter the uppercase and lowercase letters for the user name and password correctly. Troubleshooting - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 94
clean the scanning glass. If there are scratches on a scanning glass, contact your local authorized Canon dealer. The rollers are dirty. Refer to the ScanFront 300/300P INSTRUCTIONS (electronic manual) and clean the rollers. The rollers (consumable parts) have worn out. Contact the administrator of - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 95
or the power plug is not inserted. Check the connections of the AC adapter and power plug. If the problem is not resolved after checking the connections, contact your local authorized Canon dealer. A USB memory device in inserted in the scanner. Remove the USB memory device, and restart the scanner - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 96
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4-10 Fax 4-12 FTP Server 3-23, 4-10 Group 3-24, 4-12 Shared Folder 3-22, 4-11 C Card 2-3 Conceptual Diagram of the ScanFront i Copying Job Buttons 4-22 Custom File Name Settings 4-6 D Delivery Options 3-34 Detailed Settings 3-29, 4-21 Device Authentication 3-4, 4-3 Disposal 1-5 Documents - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 99
New Job Buttons 4-17 S Safety Instructions 1-2 Scan Settings 3-28, 4-18 Basic Condition Settings 3-28 Detailed Settings 3-29 Scan/Delivery Options 3-27 Scanning 3-18 Security Settings 3-33 Server Authentication 3-4, 4-3 T 6 Troubleshooting 5-2 Turning Off the Power 3-3 Index - Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300 | ScanFront 300/300P Operation Guide - Page 100
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