11Before Using the MachineHandling the Original DocumentThis section describes how to load the original document on the Platen Glass. Original Document RequirementsThe original documents you load on the Platen Glass for copying or scanning must meet theserequirements: Loading Original DocumentsLoad originals to copy or scan on the Platen Glass.1 Load the original document on the PlatenGlass.(1) Lift the Document Cover.(2) Load the original with the side to be copied/scanned facing down on the Platen Glass.Place the original in landscape orientation andalign the upper corner of it with the alignmentmark as shown in the figure on the right.2 Gently close the Document Cover.Document type z Paper documentsz Photographsz BooksSize (W x L) Max. 8.5 x 11.7 inches / 216 x 297 mmThickness Max. 0.6 inches / 15 mmNoteMake sure any glue, ink, correction fluid, or the like on the original document is completely drybefore loading it on the Platen Glass.NoteIf the Document Cover comes off, see “TheDocument Cover Comes Off” on page 58 andattach it.Importantz Do not place any objects weighing more than 4.4 lb / 2 kg on the Platen Glass.z Do not press or put weight on the original with pressure exceeding 4.4 lb / 2 kg.Doing so may cause the scanner to malfunction or the Platen Glass to break.NoteThe machine cannot scan the shaded area in the figureon the right.(2)(1)(A)(A) 0.04 inches / 1 mm