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.ImportantClose the Document Cover when scanning documents.Place documents as described below to allow the machine to detect the document automatically.When scanning by specifying the document size, always align an upper corner of the document withthe corner at the arrow of the Platen, regardless of the document type.When scanning film, remove the FAU (Film Adapter Unit) Protective Sheet from the Document Coverof the machine.Placing DocumentsPlacing FilmPlacing DocumentsWhen Scanning Photos, Hagaki, Business Cardsor CD/DVDWhen Scanning Magazines, Newspapers or TextDocumentsPlacing a Single DocumentPlace the document face-down on the Platen, with 3/8 inches (1 cm) or more space between the edgesof the Platen and the document.ImportantIf the document is large (such as an A4 photo)and cannot be placed away from the edges/arrow of the Platen, scan by specifying the fileformat.Reflective CD/DVD labels may not be scannedproperly.Placing Multiple DocumentsAllow 3/8 inches (1 cm) or more space between theedges of the Platen and documents, and betweendocuments.Place the document face-down on the Platen andalign an upper corner of the document with thecorner at the arrow of the Platen.Page 414 of 947 pagesPlacing Documents