Canon 4200F CanoScan 4200F Quick Start Guide - Page 12

Scanning Film 3 Insert a fingernail into the slot in the Film Guide and open the Film Holder. 4 Insert the film into the Film Guide. • Hold the film by the edges with your fingertips to avoid getting fingerprints or dirt on the film surface. • Use a blower brush to remove any dust from the film, document glass or light source unit. • Do not block the calibration slot on the Film Guide when you are scanning film. Colors will not be scanned correctly if the calibration slot is obstructed. Place the film face down with the frames in reverse order. Close the film holder. Film Strip Slides Calibration Slot Calibration Slot • Ensure that there is no gap between the edge of the film and the Film Guide on the side near the calibration slot. • Close the film holder securely. Press lightly above the three slots until it clicks into place. Scanning Curled Film When curled film is scanned, extra light will enter through any gaps and produce bands of color around the edges of the scanned image. If this occurs, use the supplied shield to hold down the film and block the light as shown in the figure. 12