Positioning Originals (Scanning from Computer)

This section describes how to load originals on the platen for scanning. If items are not placed correctly they 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 and size automatically.

Important

When scanning by specifying the paper size in IJ Scan Utility or the scanner driver (ICA (Image Capture Architecture) 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 irregular 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.
If scanned using the scanner driver, the response may differ. In that case, adjust the cropping frame (selection box) manually.

Photos, Postcards, Business Cards, and BD/DVD/CD	Magazines, Newspapers, and Documents
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. Important Large items (such as A4 size photos) that cannot be placed away from the edges/arrow (alignment mark) of the platen may be saved as PDF files. To save in a format other than PDF, scan by specifying the data format. Multiple items: Allow 0.4 inch (1 cm) or more space between the edges (diagonally striped area) of the platen and items, and between items. Portions placed on the diagonally striped area cannot be scanned. 0.4 inch (1 cm) or more Note In IJ Scan Utility, place up to 12 items. Positions of slanted items (10 degrees or less) are corrected automatically.	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. Important For the portions in which items cannot be scanned, see Loading Originals.

Photos, Postcards, Business Cards, and BD/DVD/CD

Magazines, Newspapers, and Documents

figure: Scan photos, postcards, business cards, or BD/DVD/CD

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.

Important

Large items (such as A4 size photos) that cannot be placed away from the edges/arrow (alignment mark) of the platen may be saved as PDF files. To save in a format other than PDF, scan by specifying the data format.

Multiple items:

Allow 0.4 inch (1 cm) or more space between the edges (diagonally striped area) of the platen and items, and between items. Portions placed on the diagonally striped area cannot be scanned.

0.4 inch (1 cm) or more

Note

In IJ Scan Utility, place up to 12 items.
Positions of slanted items (10 degrees or less) are corrected automatically.

figure: Scan magazines, newspapers, or documents

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.

figure: Place and align the item with the arrow

Important

For the portions in which items cannot be scanned, see Loading Originals.