Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning Images > Placing DocumentsPlacing DocumentsLearn how to place documents on the machine's Platen. Place documents correctly according to the typeof document to be scanned. Otherwise, documents may not be scanned correctly.ImportantDo not place objects on the Document Cover. The objects may fall into the machine when theDocument Cover is opened. This may damage the machine.Placing DocumentsPlace documents as described below to allow the machine to detect the document type or sizeautomatically.ImportantWhen scanning by specifying the document type or size in MP Navigator EX or ScanGear (scannerdriver), align an upper corner of the document with the corner at the arrow (alignment mark) of thePlaten.Photos that have been cut to various shapes and documents smaller than 1.18 inches (3 cm)square cannot be cropped accurately when scanning.Reflective CD/DVD labels may not be scanned properly.Close the Document Cover when scanning.When Scanning Photos, Postcards, BusinessCards or CD/DVDWhen Scanning Magazines, Newspapers or TextDocumentsPlacing a Single DocumentPlace the document face-down on the Platen, with3/8 inches (1 cm) or more space between theedges of the Platen and the document. Portionsplaced on the diagonally striped area cannot bescanned.ImportantLarge documents (such as A4 size photos)Place the document face-down on the Platen andalign an upper corner of the document with thecorner at the arrow (alignment mark) of the Platen.Portions placed on the diagonally striped areacannot be scanned.Page 426 of 949 pagesPlacing Documents
