Positioning Originals (Scanning from Computer)This section describes how to load originals on the platen for scanning. If items are not placed correctly theymay 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.Placing ItemsPlace 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 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 irregular shapes and items smaller than 1.2 inches (3 cm) squarecannot be cropped accurately when scanning.• Reflective disc labels may not be scanned as expected.Photos, Postcards, Business Cards, and BD/DVD/CD Magazines, Newspapers, and DocumentsSingle item:Place the item face-down on the platen, with 0.4 inch (1 cm)or more space between the edges (diagonally striped area) ofthe platen and the item. Portions placed on the diagonallystriped area cannot be scanned.Important• Large items (such as A4 size photos) that cannot beplaced away from the edges/arrow (alignment mark) ofthe platen may be saved as PDF files. To save in a for-mat other than PDF, scan by specifying the data format.Place 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 onthe diagonally striped area cannot be scanned.Important• For the portions in which items cannot be scan-ned, see Loading Originals.362
