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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the 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, store it in a safe place for future reference. About ScanFront 300/300P The ScanFront 300/300P is a network scanner that you can use without connecting to a computer.
❏ Manuals for the Scanner The following symbols are used in this manual to explain procedures, restrictions, handling precautions, and instructions that should be observed for safety. Setup Guide Describes the procedure 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).
❏ How This Manual is Organized This manual consists of the following chapters. Chapter 1 Before Use This chapter provides an overview of the ScanFront. Chapter 2 Handling This chapter describes the types of documents that can be scanned, and the basic operations of the scanner. Chapter 3 Operating Procedures This chapter describes the basic operating procedures for the scanner. Chapter 4 Web Menu (User Mode) This chapter describes the Web menu for the user to configure settings.
❏ Table of Contents Introduction .............................................................. i Manuals for the Scanner .......................................... 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 ................................................
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 ............................................
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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. 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 scanner is affected by the environment in which it is installed. Make sure that the location where the scanner is installed meets the following environmental requirements. ● Provide adequate space around the scanner for operation, maintenance, and ventilation. At least 15.75" (40 cm) ❏ Power At least 23.
❏ Moving the Scanner ● When moving the scanner, always hold it with both hands to avoid dropping it. The weight of the scanner unit is approximately 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg). ● Before moving the scanner, make sure the document tray is closed and the interface cable and AC adapter are disconnected. If the scanner is transported with these items connected, the plugs and connectors may be damaged due to excessive force applied to them during movement.
■ If the scanner makes strange noises, or gives off, smoke, heat, or strange odors, or the scanner does not function or other abnormalities occur when you 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.
❏ About the Fingerprint Sensor (ScanFront 300P only) 1 Before Use ● 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 strong impact – Scratching the surface of the fingerprint sensor, or poking it with a pointed object – Pressing a hard object such as a fingernail or metal item against the fingerprint sensor – Touching the fingerprint sensor with dirty hands – Placing a sticker on the surface of the finge
2. Names and Functions of Parts The names and functions of the parts of the ScanFront 300/300P are shown below. ❏ Front and Document Feed and Eject Trays d Touch Panel Touch this screen to operate the ScanFront. e Lock Lever Locks the panel unit. Pull the lever toward you to unlock the panel unit. (See p. 2-10.) f Document Guides Adjust these to match the width of the document. (See p. 2-6.) g Document Feed Tray Place documents here. (See p. 2-4.) h USB Port (Front) Connect a USB1.1/Hi-Speed USB2.
❏ Side and Rear 1 Before Use m USB Port (Rear Left) Connect a USB1.1/Hi-Speed USB2.0 compatible USB memory device, USB keyboard, or USB mouse. n Power Connector (24 VDC) Connect the plug of the 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.
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Chapter 2 Handling 1. Documents....................................................... 2-2 Plain Paper............................................................2-2 Business Card.......................................................2-2 Card ......................................................................2-3 2. Preparing the Scanner ..................................... 2-4 Preparing the Document Feed Tray and Eject Tray ..............................................................
1. Documents The ScanFront can scan documents in a range of sizes from business cards to Legal/A4. It is possible to feed documents of the following sizes and thicknesses depending on the feeding method used. ❏ Plain Paper Size Width: 2" to 8 1/2" (50.8 mm to 216 mm) Length: 2 1/8" to 14" (53.9 mm to 355.6 mm) (up to 39.
❏ 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 Handling IMPORTANT • Insert cards one at a time. • Be careful when inserting cards to avoid damaging them.
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 the Document Feed Tray and Eject Tray Prepare the trays in accordance with the type of document. 1. Open the document feed tray a. 2. Open the document eject tray b.
❏ Feed Selection Lever ❏ USB Port Change the position of the lever to the desired feed method for the document. You can insert a USB memory device to store image files. Page Separation ON Move the lever downward to separate a stack of documents one page at a time in order to continuously feed the documents. 2 Page Separation ON USB Memory You can also connect a USB keyboard and USB mouse to operate the ScanFront.
3. Placing Documents When placing documents into the scanner, place them face down into the tray with the top edge of the document at the bottom of tray. ❏ Placing a Document Follow the procedure below to place a document. 3. Place the document face down with its top edge at the bottom of the tray. 1. Adjust the document guides to be wider than the width of the document. 4. Adjust the document guides to fit the width of the document. 2.
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Make sure that document stacks placed in the feed tray do not exceed the document guides. The number of sheets that you can place in the scanner at one time varies by paper size as follows. Legal/A4 Size or Smaller: 50 sheets (stack 5 mm thick) or less Sizes Larger than Legal/A4: 30 sheets (stacks 3 mm thick) or less ❏ Placing a Folded Document Folio Scan enables you to scan documents that are larger than Legal/A4 and therefore do not fit in the feeder.
❏ Placing a Card When you want to scan a card, follow the procedure below to place the card. 1. Move the feed selection lever upward (OFF). IMPORTANT When scanning cards, set the feed selection lever to OFF and make sure to scan the cards one at a time. CAUTION • A card placed into the document feed tray in the portrait orientation may not be output properly because a load is placed on it during feeding.
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 error is detected in the middle of a document, the following messages appear. 2 Handling Hint Hint • If you press [Complete], the display returns to the previous screen.
4. Pull out the jammed document in the direction that IMPORTANT When the message above is displayed and the scanner transitions to Low Power Mode, all of the data scanned up until that point is discarded. (See p. 3-3.) seems the easiest to remove it. 2. Remove the scanned documents from the document eject tray, and any documents remaining in the document feed tray. 3. Pull the lock lever toward you and then fully open the panel unit. 5. Close the panel unit and then place the document again.
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 Handling the Fingerprint Sensor ● The following actions may damage the fingerprint sensor or cause it to malfunction. Read this information carefully to avoid damaging the sensor.
❏ 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 fingerprint. ● Authentication performance may improve if the condition of the fingerprint is improved as a result of washing your hands or applying hand cream.
Chapter 3 Operating Procedures 1. Flow of Scanner Operations .............................3-2 2. Turning the Power ON and OFF.......................3-3 Turning the Power ON.......................................... 3-3 Turning the Power OFF ........................................ 3-3 3. Login Screen ....................................................3-4 Login Screen Types.............................................. 3-4 When Using Server Authentication....................... 3-4 List Type Login ........
1. Flow of Scanner Operations The procedure and screen transitions for the process from turning the scanner ON, to sending an image file are as follows. For descriptions of the various settings, refer to the appropriate reference pages. Turn the power ON (See p. 3-3.) Users are registered (device/server authentication) No user is registered * When no user is registered and only the Shared Address Book and Shared Job Button are used Login screen (See p. 3-4.) User Settings screen (See p. 3-9.
2. Turning the Power ON and OFF Use the power switch to turn the scanner ON, and press the [Power off] button on the touch panel to turn it OFF. ❏ Turning the Power ON ❏ Turning the Power OFF Press the power switch to turn the scanner ON. The power indicator lights, and the Home screen or the login screen appears. Press the [Power off] button displayed at the bottom left of the panel to turn the scanner OFF.
3. Login Screen The login screen appears at the startup when the scanner is turned ON. ❏ Login Screen Types There are two types of login screen: a list type login screen for selecting from a list of registered 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.
❏ List Type Login 3. Enter a password and then press [OK]. Use the procedure below to log in to the list type login screen. 1. Select the user to log in as from the list, and then press [Next]. 3 4. Press [Login] to log in to the scanner. The password input screen appears. 2. Press [Password]. 5. The Home screen (or Job Button screen) appears. The keyboard screen appears. 3-5 Operating Procedures IMPORTANT Passwords are case-sensitive. Make sure to enter the password correctly.
❏ Key in Type Login 3. Press [Login] to log in to the scanner. In the key in type login screen, enter your user name and password to log in. 1. Press [User name] ([Password]). 4. The Home screen (or Job Button screen) appears. The keyboard screen appears. 2. Enter your user name (password) and then press [OK]. IMPORTANT • User names and passwords are case-sensitive. Make sure to enter the user and password registered during device authentication correctly.
❏ Fingerprint Authentication (Only Available with the ScanFront 300P) Use the procedure below for fingerprint authentication. For details on fingerprint registration, see “Fingerprint Registration (Only Available with the ScanFront 300P)” on p. 3-10. 2. The Home screen (or Job Button screen) appears if the fingerprint is authenticated correctly. Hint • When fingerprint authentication fails, the cause of the failure and a solution appear on the screen.
4. Screen Displayed after Login You can set the screen (Home screen or Job Button screen) that is displayed after a user logs in. (See p. 4-4.) ❏ Home Screen ❏ Job Button Screen This screen enables you to select a job button to scan using the conditions registered to the job button, and then send the image file. (See “Scanning Procedures” on p. 3-13.) a b c a Select destination (E-mail, FTP, FAX, Shared folder, USB memory, and Printer) buttons These buttons open an address selection screen.
5. User Settings Screen The User Settings screen enables you to edit the user password and register a fingerprint (only available with the ScanFront 300P). ❏ Fingerprint Registration Fingerprint registration is enabled when you are using the ScanFront 300P. For details on fingerprint registration, see “Fingerprint Registration (Only Available with the ScanFront 300P)” on p. 3-10.
6. Fingerprint Registration (Only Available with the ScanFront 300P) Fingerprint authentication is a function for registering the fingerprints of users that will log in when the device authentication or server authentication method is used, and enables users to log in by authenticating their fingerprints. When fingerprint authentication is used, there is no need to select a user in the list type login screen or enter a user name and password in the key in type login screen.
❏ Registering a Fingerprint Register a fingerprint from the User Settings screen accessed from the Home screen. 3. Scan your fingerprint. Repeat scanning until the same fingerprint has been successfully scanned three times. 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 IMPORTANT 4.
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.
7. Scanning Procedures You can perform scanning from the Home screen or the Job Button screen. ❏ Scanning From the Home Screen Press a destination selection (E-mail, FTP, Fax, Shared folder, or USB memory) button to open an address selection 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.
❏ 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. IMPORTANT • The settings screen display and the screen displayed after scanning differ depending on the job button settings.
❏ Address Selection Screen From the address selection screen, you can select the address to send an image file and register addresses. a b c d 3 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 Address Book] is added. b Address type If you select the type of address (e-mail, fax, shared folder, FTP, and groups) to display in the address list, addresses of the selected type are displayed.
❏ 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 you insert two or more USB memory sticks, numbers are allocated to sticks from the second one onwards.
❏ Print Settings Screen The print settings screen enables you to specify the printer, paper size, and other print settings. a b c d e 3 f g e Copy number Specify the number of copies to print. f Duplex print When you want to perform duplex printing, light this button by pressing it. g Color print When you want to perform color printing, light this button by pressing it. IMPORTANT The print settings you can configure will vary depending on your printer.
❏ 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.) 3. Press a displayed address to select it. A checkmark ( ) is added to the icon for the selected address. Pressing a selected address again clears the selection. 1. Select a destination. Press a destination button to select a destination.
6. Press [Start] to start scanning. Scanning stops after the document has been scanned. 3 5. Set the scan conditions. (See “Scan/Delivery IMPORTANT When you use a job button for scanning, the subsequent procedure varies as follows in accordance with the job button settings. For details, see “Registering New Job Buttons” on p. 4-17.
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 image 90 degrees counterclockwise. : Rotate the image 90 degrees clockwise. : Enlarge the image. : Reduce the image.
9. Press [Send]. 10. Confirm the address and press [OK] to send the scanned image. 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 after sending] in Delivery Options of the Scan/Delivery Options screen.
8. Registering and Editing Addresses If an address to which you want to send an image file is not registered in the address book or the information of a registered address has not been updated, use the procedure below to register a new address or modify an address in the address book. ❏ Registering a New Address 1. Make selections for [Address Book type] and [Address type], press [Edit], and then press [New]. • Name Enter the name to appear in the address book.
Hint • User name/Password Enter the user name and password of an account with write permission for the shared folder. • Domain/Workgroup If the computer containing the shared folder is part of a domain, enter the domain name. • Save password Save the entered password. FTP Registration Screen Hint If the path of the sub-folder is unknown, use the procedure below to specify the sub-folder. 1. Enter the server address, user name, and password, and click [Browse] to log in to the FTP server. 2.
Fax Registration Screen • Name Enter the name to appear in the address book. • Fax number Enter the recipient fax number. Group Registration Screen • Name Enter the name that you want to appear in the address book. 3-24 • [Add] button Select addresses to register to the group from [Address Book type] and [Address type]. The selected addresses are displayed in the list. IMPORTANT • When you add shared folders to groups, do not add multiple shared folders with different access privileges to one group.
❏ Modifying an 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. 1. Select the type of the address to modify and press [Details]. 4. Modify the address. Hint For details on editing items, see “Registering a New Address” on p. 3-22. ❏ Copying an Address You can copy addresses between My Address Book and Shared Address Book. 1. Select the address book entry to copy. 2.
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], the existing address with the same name is overwritten.
9. Scan/Delivery Options This section describes the scan settings and send settings for the scanner. g [Default] button Resets any modified settings to the default values of the scanner. c a IMPORTANT d e i j f k g h a Address Display Area Displays the selection that you made on the address selection screen or the addresses registered to the job button. b Details Displays detailed information for the address with the colored background. c Scan Settings Sets the scan conditions.
❏ Scan Settings TIFF JPEG PDF The scan settings include basic condition settings (page size, mode, resolution, scanning side, and brightness) and detailed settings for scanning. Basic Condition Settings Paper size Mode Resolution Scanning side • When [Text enhance] is selected, [Bleed-through reduction] in the Detailed Settings screen is grayed out and cannot be selected. • The [Auto Color Detection] function cannot be used simultaneously with the color drop-out or prescan function.
Brightness Adjust the brightness to match the density of the document. Hint When you want to scan both sides of a document that has front and back sides of different densities, you can change the settings for the brightness of the front side and back side separately in the detailed settings and then perform scanning. Detailed Settings Press the [Detailed settings] button to open the Detailed Settings screen.
Hint Deskew • The initial value for the Skip Blank Page option is set to “90.” • As you lower the value from the default setting, pages of the document with text become more likely to be skipped as well. • As you raise the value from the default setting, pages of the document that are blank become less likely to 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 more likely to be skipped.
Hint When using bleed-through reduction, adjust the bleed-through reduction level to match the type of document. Contrast The color drop-out function has a “drop-out” effect that leaves out a specified color (red, blue, or green) while scanning, and a “color enhancement” effect that emphasizes a specified color. You can set each of these effects for the front side and back side. IMPORTANT The color drop-out settings are disabled when the scanning mode is set to [Color].
❏ File Formats PDF format 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 Select [Single page (Front/back separate file)] to save each side of each page as a separate image file, [Single page (Front/back same file)] to save each page as a separate image file, or [Multi page] to save one image file containing multiple pages when scanning multiple pages.
❏ Security Settings for PDF Files Apply security to the PDF file. High (128-bit RC4) and low (40-bit RC4) level settings are available. IMPORTANT Using the High (128-bit RC4) level setting is recommended. The Low (40-bit RC4) level setting provides less security. The following settings are restricted by the permissions password. • Printing allowed This permits printing of the PDF file with a printer. • Changes allowed This permits editing of the PDF file; for example, adding and deleting pages.
❏ 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 the destination. E-mail settings (subject, message) Set the subject and message for sending via e-mail. File name Specify a name for the image file to be sent.
Screen after sending Select the screen to display after sending images. • Home screen (Job Button screen) Redisplay the Home screen (Job Button screen) after sending images. IMPORTANT • The [Screen after Login] setting that is set via the Web menu by the user applies to the Home screen (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.
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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 .............................................
1. Web Menu Overview The Web Menu function enables you to access and configure the scanner from 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 from the Web Menu when the ScanFront administrator or another user is logged in to the scanner.
2. Logging In to the Web Menu You can log in to the Web Menu using the following procedure. Hint Use the device name or the IP address assigned to 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 scanner ON. 2. Confirm the IP address with the administrator. 3. Launch the Web browser on the computer. 4. Enter the device name or the IP address as the URL to open the Web Menu. Ex.
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.
❏ User Settings Home Screen Click [Setting] to edit the user information. User Settings IMPORTANT • When entering a [Password], select the [Change Password] check box before entry. • [Change Password] updates the password information saved on the scanner, but does not alter the password registered on the server. • For a user logged in by Server Authentication, you can only select a setting for [Screen after Login]. • E-mail address may not be registered for a user logged in by Server Authentication.
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 custom file name will be included in the order that they appear on this screen. • Device name Select the [Enable] check box to include the device name in the file name.
• Number of Pages Select the [Enable] check box to include the number of pages that are in the scanned image in the index file. You can change the default field name (“PageNumber”) as necessary. • Destination path Select the [Enable] check box to include the destination path in the index file. You can change the default field name (“Folder”) as necessary. • Index file format Specify a file format for the index files. [OK] button Updates the user information with the changed settings.
4. Address Book Settings From the Address Book Settings screen, you can register entries in the Shared Address Book, which is available to all users, and the My Address Book, which is provided for each user. a d e b f g c h i j a Type of Address Book Selects the address book (Shared Address Book or My Address Book) to edit. The LDAP Address Book is also selectable if the address book server settings are enabled and permission to use the LDAP address book has been granted to the user.
IMPORTANT If the ScanFront 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 from the restricted address book and paste them into the unrestricted address book.
❏ Registering New Addresses Select the type of address book (Shared Address Book or My Address Book), and click [New Address] to register a new address. Address type: FTP Server This option registers a network FTP server. IMPORTANT FTP servers that require firewall settings cannot be registered. Hint • The number of addresses that can be registered to the Shared Address Book (My Address Book) is up to 1000 in combination with the total number of addresses included in the Shared Job Button (My Job Button).
Save Password [Browse] button Saves the entered password. Shows a list of computers connected to the network for you to specify a shared folder. Passive Mode Uses passive mode to send transmissions to the FTP server. IMPORTANT Use passive mode when normal communication with the FTP server cannot be established. However, be aware that communication may not be possible if the network is not functioning properly. [OK] button Registers a new FTP server with the specified parameters.
IMPORTANT • If the computer containing the publicly shared folder is part of a domain, enter the user name and password registered with the domain, and the domain name. • If the computer containing the publicly shared folder is not part of a domain, there is no need to enter a [Domain/Workgroup]. Save Password Address type: Group This option registers several registered addresses together as a group.
❏ Copying Addresses You can copy an address and register it as a new address. You can also copy an address from one address book to another. As an example, this section describes how to copy from the Shared Address Book to the My Address Book. Hint Use this function when you want to copy an address between the Shared Address Book and My Address Book or copy an address and register it as a different address in the same address book after changing some of the settings. 1.
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 whole data: Deletes all currently registered address book entries and overwrites them with the imported address book data.
5. Job Button Settings From the Job Button Settings screen, you can register the Shared Job Button, which is available to all users, and the My Job Button, which is provided for each user. a d b e f c g h i 4 f [Except All] button Deselects all of the displayed job buttons. g [Copy] button Copies the selected job button. Only enabled when a job button is selected. (See “Copying Job Buttons” on p. 4-22.) h [Delete] button Deletes the selected job button. Only enabled when a job button is selected.
IMPORTANT If the ScanFront 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 job buttons from the restricted set of job buttons and paste them into the unrestricted set.
❏ Registering New Job Buttons Address Click [New Job Button] to register a new job button. Job Button Settings Click [Add from Address Book], open the Address page, and select the address to send to. IMPORTANT Name of Job Button Enter the job button name to display on the touch panel. Hint Color of Job Button Specify a color for the job button. 4 Scan Settings/Detailed settings For details on Scan Settings/Detailed settings, see “Scan Settings Overview” on p. 4-18.
Action when the same named file exists Select the action to take when a file of the same name exists at the destination. • Display a message Displays a message confirming that the file will be overwritten. • Abort sending Cancels sending. • Overwrite the file Overwrites the identically named file without displaying a confirmation message. Send the files immediately after scanning • ON Starts sending when scanning completes. • OFF Starts sending after you confirm the scanned image when scanning completes.
Mode Select the scanning mode (Black and White, Error Diffusion, Text enhance, Gray, Color, Auto Color Detection). When [Auto Color Detection] is selected, the scanner automatically detects whether the document is color or black and white. When this option is selected, you can also configure the following settings. • When [Text enhance] is selected, [Bleed-through reduction] cannot be selected. Resolution (dpi) Select the scanning resolution (100, 150, 200, 300, 400, or 600 dpi).
Add Date to File name PDF: The scanner adds 17 digits that indicate the date and time to the file name of the image to be sent. Ex.) May 14, 2010, 3:40:30 p.m. yyyymmdd: File name + 20100514154030123 mmddyyyy: File name + 05142010154030123 ddmmyyyy: File name + 14052010154030123 Configure the settings for compression ratio, multi page, OCR (optical character recognition), and security. * The last three digits indicate the number of milliseconds.
Protect Permission Brightness (Back) Permissions for printing and editing the PDF file are protected by a password. Enables the PDF file to be printed from a printer. Enabled for duplex scanning. Use this option when the front and back sides of a document are shaded differently. To change the brightness settings for the front and back sides, clear the [Same as front] check box. Changes allowed Contrast (Front) Enables editing of the PDF file, such as adding or deleting pages.
Document orientation Color drop-out Rotates the scanned image to the specified angle. The color drop-out function has a “drop-out” effect that leaves out a specified color (red, blue, or green) while scanning, and a “color enhancement” effect that emphasizes a specified color. 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.
3. Select My Job Button for the copy destination, and click [OK]. Exporting from the Scanner You can save the job button settings file to a specified folder. 1. Click [Export from ScanFront 300]. 4. Confirm the copied job button. 2. Click [Save], specify a save location, and save the job button settings file. 4 Importing 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.
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.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 1. Troubleshooting ...............................................
1. Troubleshooting If any of the following problems occurs, solve the problem as described in the corresponding solution.
Cannot connect to the network (IP address conflict problem) Cause The IP address that was set is already being used by another device. Solution Contact the system administrator of the network, and change the IP address setting. Cannot connect to the network (LAN cable connection problem) Cause The LAN cable is not connected properly. Solution Check the connections of the LAN cable.
Scan Cause Streaks appear in images Solution Cause Paper becomes jammed Paper jams occur frequently Solution Cause Solution Cause Documents are double fed Solution Cause Solution A stack of documents are fed together Scanning starts immediately after I press a job button (certain users only) 5-4 Cause Solution Cause Solution The scanning glass is dirty. Refer to the ScanFront 300/300P INSTRUCTIONS (electronic manual) and clean the scanning glass.
Hardware Cause Cannot turn on the power Solution The scanner does not turn ON when the power switch is pressed. Cause Solution The AC adapter is not connected properly 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.
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Chapter 6 Index 1. Index ................................................................
1. Index A F AC Adapter ................................................................... 1-7 Address Copying .......................................................3-25, 4-13 Modifying ............................................................. 3-25 New ..............................................................3-22, 4-10 Address Book Settings .................................................. 4-8 Address Selection Screen ............................................ 3-15 Address Type E-mail .......
M W Moving the Scanner ...................................................... 1-3 N Names and Functions of Parts ...................................... 1-6 Web Menu User Mode ...............................................................4-2 Web Menu Overview ....................................................4-2 P Paper Jam ...................................................................... 2-9 Placing a Card ...............................................................
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