Positioning Originals (Scanning from Computer)Learn how to place items on the platen or ADF (Auto Document Feeder) of your scanner or printer. Placeitems correctly according to the type of item to be scanned. Otherwise, items may not be scanned correctly.Important• Do not place objects on the document cover. When you open the document cover, the objects may fallinto your scanner or printer, resulting in malfunction.• Close the document cover when scanning.• Do not touch the operation panel buttons or LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) when opening/closing thedocument cover. May result in unintended operation.Placing Items (Platen)Placing Documents (ADF (Auto Document Feeder))Placing Items (Platen)Place items as described below to scan by detecting the item type or size automatically.Important• When scanning by specifying the paper size in IJ Scan Utility or ScanGear (scanner driver), align anupper corner of the item with the corner at the arrow (alignment mark) of the platen.• Photos that have been cut to various shapes and items smaller than 1.2 inches (3 cm) square cannotbe cropped accurately when scanning.• Reflective disc labels may not be scanned as expected.For Photos, Postcards, Business Cards, or BD/DVD/CD For Magazines, Newspapers, or DocumentsPlacing a 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 thediagonally striped area cannot be scanned.Important• Large items (such as A4 size photos) that cannot beplaced away from the edges/arrow (alignment mark) ofPlace the item face-down on the platen and align anupper corner of the item with the corner at the arrow(alignment mark) of the platen. Portions placed on thediagonally striped area cannot be scanned.Important• Refer to "Loading Originals" for your model fromHome of the Online Manual for details on theportions in which items cannot be scanned.741
