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• Please read this manual before operating this
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  • Page 1 0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 1 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM Reference Guide • Please read this manual before operating this scanner. • After you finish reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 2 PACKAGE, YOU ARE DEEMED TO AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT. This legal document is a license agreement between you and CANON ELECTRONICS INC. (“Canon”). BY OPENING THE SEALED DISK PACKAGE, YOU ARE DEEMED TO AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT.
  • Page 3 UNLESS SIGNED BY A DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF CANON. Should you have any questions concerning this Agreement, or if you desire to contact Canon for any reason, please write to Canon’s local affiliate. 9. THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE: The SOFTWARE includes third-party software modules.
  • Page 4 If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel. No. (516)328-5000 RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS (For 120 V models)
  • Page 5 Document Scanner. DR-M140: Model M111121 Trademarks • Canon and the Canon logo are registered trademarks, of Canon Inc. in the United States and may also be trademarks or registered trademarks in other countries. • imageFORMULA is a trademark of CANON ELECTRONICS INC.

  • Page 6: Setup Guide

    Setup Guide STEP 1 Checking the Accessories If any of the items listed below are missing or damaged, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service representative. Scanner Reference Guide • Items included in this manual are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 7 0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 7 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM Setup Disc Contents Install the following software necessary for using the scanner from the supplied Setup Disc. • CaptureOnTouch This is a dedicated scanning application for this product. • CapturePerfect 3.1 This is a scanning application for the DR series scanner.

  • Page 8: Step 2 Installing The Software

    However, normal operation is not guaranteed with all USB interfaces, even if present as standard equipment on the computer. For details, consult your local authorized Canon dealer. • Scanning speeds are lower if your computer's standard USB interface is USB Full-Speed (equal to USB 1.1.) •...
  • Page 9 0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 9 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM Software Installation IMPORTANT • Install the software before connecting the scanner to the computer. • Log on to Windows as an Administrator. • Close all other applications before installing the software. Insert the software setup disc into the disk drive of the computer.
  • Page 10 0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 10 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM Click [Next]. Read the license agreement, and click [I accept the terms in the license agreement] and then [Next] if you agree to Click [Install]. When the driver installation is complete, click [Finish]. Click [Next].
  • Page 11 0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 11 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM Read the license agreement, and click [Yes] to accept it. Click [Next]. Specify whether to install the plug-in for Microsoft SharePoint, and click [Next]. When CaptureOnTouch installation is complete, click [Finish]. Click [Next].
  • Page 12 0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 12 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM Read the license agreement, and click [I accept the terms in the license agreement] and then [Next] if you agree to Click [Next]. Specify whether to install the plug-in for Microsoft SharePoint, and click [Next].
  • Page 13 0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 13 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM Select the language you want to use, and click [Next]. Click [Next]. When the User Manual installation is complete, click [Finish]. Click [Exit] to finish installing the software.
  • Page 14 0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 14 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM STEP 3 Connecting to a Computer Connect the scanner to the computer and the power supply. IMPORTANT • Do not connect the scanner to the computer before installing the software. • Before connecting the scanner to the computer, verify that the power of the scanner is OFF. If the power is ON, turn it OFF.
  • Page 15 0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 15 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM STEP 4 Turning the Power ON The power of the scanner can be turned ON and OFF with the power button on the front of the scanner. Make sure that the scanner and computer are connected properly.

  • Page 16: Introduction

    0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 16 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon imageFORMULA DR-M140 Document Scanner. Please read the following manuals carefully and familiarize yourself with the functions of the scanner before use to ensure you sufficiently understand the functions and make the most of the scanner’s...

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 17 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM Table of Contents Setup Guide ... 6 Introduction ... 16 Symbols Used in This Manual... 16 Important Safety Instructions... 18 Installation Location ... 18 AC Adapter... 18 Moving the Scanner ... 19 Handling ...

  • Page 18: Important Safety Instructions

    ● Do not use an AC adapter other than the one provided with the scanner. Do not use the AC adapter provided with the scanner with other products. ● If you have any questions regarding the power supply, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service representative for further information.

  • Page 19: Moving The Scanner

    Then, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service representative to have the unit serviced.

  • Page 20: Disposal

    0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 20 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM ● When unplugging the power cord, grasp it firmly by its plug. Do not pull directly on the power cord, as this may damage or expose the cord's internal wiring, resulting in a fire or electric shock. ●...

  • Page 21: Features Of The Scanner

    0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 21 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM Features of the Scanner The main features of the DR-M140 document scanner are described below. ● Compact Design The scanner has a compact size of 313 mm (12.32") (W) x 93 mm (3.66") (H) x 181 mm (7.13") (D) when the document feed tray is closed.
  • Page 22 0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 22 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM ● Prescan Function The scanner is equipped with a Prescan function that allows you to adjust the contrast and brightness of a prescanned image and then send the adjusted image to the application software, without needing to scan the document again.

  • Page 23: Names And Functions Of Parts

    0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 23 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM Names and Functions of Parts Front View (With the Feed Tray Open) OPEN Lever Raise this to open the upper unit. Document Eject Extension Support Open this when scanning documents longer than 150 mm in length.
  • Page 24 0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 24 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM Back View Kensington Slot Connect an anti-theft key chain or the like. Straight Path Tray When using the straight path, scanned documents are output here. USB Connector Connect the supplied USB cable to this connector. Power Connector Connect the supplied AC adapter to this connector.

  • Page 25: Documents

    0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 25 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM Documents The scanner can scan documents ranging in size from business cards to LTR/A4. The document sizes that this scanner can scan are shown below. Plain Paper Size Width: 50.8 mm to 216 mm (2" to 8.5") Length: 54 mm to 356 mm (2.12"...
  • Page 26 0-07-Chapter1.fm Page 26 Wednesday, August 10, 2011 7:03 PM Card (plastic) Size: 54 mm x 86 mm (2.12" x 3.37") (ISO standard) Card thickness: 0.76 mm (0.03") or less, 1.4 mm (0.055") or less for the embossment Orientation: Vertical or horizontal feeding (only vertical for embossed cards) Eject method: Straight path only...

  • Page 27: How To Place Documents

    0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 27 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM How to Place Documents Switching the Feed and Eject Methods Switch the feed and eject methods based on the type of document you are scanning. The U-turn path is used when the straight path tray at the rear of the scanner is closed, and the straight path is used when it is opened.

  • Page 28: Placing Documents

    0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 28 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM Placing Documents Switch the feed method based on the type of document you are scanning. When scanning plain paper or business cards, set the feed selection lever to the standard feeding position (lower position). The pages of a multi-page document will be separated and fed one page at a time.
  • Page 29 0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 29 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM Adjust the document guides to fit the width of the document to be scanned. Place the document. After placing the document, align the document guides with both edges of the document. IMPORTANT •...

  • Page 30: Placing Cards

    0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 30 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM Placing Cards Set the feed selection lever to the standard feeding position (lower position). Open the document feed tray. Open the straight path tray. CAUTION Open the straight path tray when scanning cards. Scanning with the U-turn path may damage the card.

  • Page 31: Scanning With Captureontouch

    CaptureOnTouch and display the main window. Hint • You can also start CaptureOnTouch from the Start menu. Click [Start] – [All Programs] – [Canon DR-M140] – [DR-M140 CaptureOnTouch]. • When [Make CaptureOnTouch resident] is turned on by using the [Basic settings] tab on the [Environmental settings], this shortens the time from pressing the scanner start button to the start of scanning.

  • Page 32: Scan First

    To use CaptureOnTouch after it is no longer resident in the system, restart it by following the procedure below. CaptureOnTouch will start and become resident in the system again. • Click [Start] – [All Programs] – [Canon DR-M140] – [DR-M140 CaptureOnTouch]. Scan First Scan a document and then select the output method.
  • Page 33 0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 33 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM Set the scan method in the top screen. Specify whether to enable continuous scanning. When scanning multiple documents as one scanned image or splitting up a large document to scan in parts, select [ON] to enable continuous scanning.

  • Page 34: Select Scan Job

    0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 34 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM Configure the settings related to output and then output the scanned images. Configure the settings related to output. (See p. 40) Click this button to output the scanned images. The button name differs for each output method.
  • Page 35 0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 35 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM Enter the job name, and press the Enter key. Hint Job numbers up to 9 are added (in numerical order) to the end of the set job name. By specifying the job number with the operating panel, you can start scanning after pressing the operating panel button.
  • Page 36 0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 36 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM Click the Start button. The document is scanned. While scanning is in progress, the number of pages scanned is displayed in addition to the scanner settings. When all the pages of the document are scanned, the scanned images are output according to the registered job settings and the complete screen appears.

  • Page 37: Operating The Scanner With The Operating Panel Buttons

    0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 37 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM Operating the scanner with the operating panel buttons You can start scanning by selecting a job from the scanner’s operating panel. Set a job number every time a job is registered with CaptureOnTouch.
  • Page 38 0-07-Chapter1.fm Page 38 Wednesday, August 10, 2011 7:05 PM Setting Basic Items Scanner settings include the basic items that are configured in [Scanner Setting], and the setting items that are configured in the advanced settings dialog box. The settings in the advanced settings dialog box are applied for settings other than the basic items.
  • Page 39 0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 39 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM Operation in Continuous Scanning Screen If a document is scanned with either Scan First or Select Scan Job when [Enable continuous scanning] is set to [ON] in the Start screen, the Continuous Scanning screen appears when all of the pages of the placed document have been fed.

  • Page 40: Setting The Output Method

    0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 40 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM Setting the Output Method CaptureOnTouch is provided with various output methods for processing scanned images. The output method specification is common to Scan First and Select Scan Job. Scan First: For Scan First, select an output method in the output method selection screen which appears after scanning, and then specify each of the output method items.

  • Page 41: Scanning With Captureperfect

    Then click [CapturePerfect 3.1] followed by [CapturePerfect 3.1]. Click [Select Scanner] in the [Scan] menu. Select [Canon DR-M140] and click [OK]. Hint If [Canon DR-M140] does not appear, reinstall the scanner driver. (See p. 9) Set the default paper size and click [OK]. Hint •...
  • Page 42 0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 42 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM Click [Scan Batch to File] in the [Scan] menu. Configure the save destination, the name of the file to be saved and the file format, and then click [Save] to start scanning.

  • Page 43: Daily Maintenance

    0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 43 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM Daily Maintenance Replacing Consumable Parts The feed roller and retard roller are consumable parts. The feed roller and retard roller wear with scanning. If the feed roller and retard roller are worn, documents may not feed correctly and paper jams and double feeds may occur.
  • Page 44 0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 44 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM Close the upper unit by gently pushing down on the left and right sides. Push until it clicks into place to make sure that it is completely closed. Close the document feed tray. Replacing the Retard Roller Unlock the roller cover and open it.
  • Page 45 0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 45 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM Press the roller cover to close it. Replacing the Feed Roller Lower the securing lever for the feed roller forward. Slide the securing lever for the feed roller to the left. Remove the feed roller, detaching the left side first.
  • Page 46 Click the Start button, and then click [All Programs], [Canon DR-M140], and [Canon imageFORMULA Utility]. imageFORMULA Utility starts. Click [Canon DR-M140 USB] and click [Properties]. Scanner properties are displayed. Click the [Maintenance] tab and then select [Reset]. The counter for [Current Rollers] resets.

  • Page 47: Auto Power Off Setting

    Click the Start button, and then click [All Programs], [Canon DR-M140], and [Canon imageFORMULA Utility]. imageFORMULA Utility starts. Click [Canon DR-M140 USB] and click [Properties]. Scanner properties are displayed. Click the [Maintenance] tab and then clear the [Turn off automatically after 4 hours] check box.

  • Page 48: Common Problems And Solutions

    If the problem cannot be solved by cleaning, the internal glass may be scratched. Contact your local authorized Canon dealer. Problem 6 Pages are missing.
  • Page 49 0-07-Chapter1.fm Page 49 Wednesday, August 10, 2011 7:07 PM Problem 8 Scanned images are saved in TIFF instead of JPEG format. Solutions When documents are scanned with CapturePerfect while [Color Mode] is set to [Detect automatically] in the scanner driver, documents detected as black and white are automatically saved in TIFF format, even if the file type is specified as JPEG format.

  • Page 50: Clearing Paper Jams And Skewed Documents

    0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 50 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM Clearing Paper Jams and Skewed Documents When paper jams and skewed documents are detected during scanning, the following error codes are displayed in the scanner’s display panel and scanning is interrupted. Paper jam error code Skew detection error code When a paper jam or double feed occurs during scanning, use the...
  • Page 51 0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 51 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM IMPORTANT Make sure to pull the document out carefully, without applying too much force. If the jammed paper tears while you are pulling it out, make sure to remove any remaining pieces from inside the scanner.

  • Page 52: Specifications

    0-07-Chapter1.fm Page 52 Wednesday, August 10, 2011 7:09 PM Specifications Main Unit Type Desktop sheetfed scanner Scanning Document Size Plain Paper Size Width: 50.8 mm to 216 mm (2" to 8.5") Length: 54 mm to 356 mm (2.12" to 14") (You can scan documents up to 3,000 mm (118.1") long by setting the scanner to the Long Document mode.) Paper weight: Straight path: 27 to 255 g/m...

  • Page 53: Replacement Parts

    Kit to replace the rollers (feed roller unit, retard roller). • For the replacement procedure, see “Replacing Consumable Parts” on p. 43. • Contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service representative for detailed information about the replacement parts. Specifications are subject to change without notice due to product...
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  • Page 56 0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 56 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM CANON ELECTRONICS INC. 1248, SHIMOKAGEMORI, CHICHIBU-SHI, SAITAMA 369-1892, JAPAN CANON U.S.A. INC. ONE CANON PLAZA, LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. 11042, U.S.A. CANON CANADA INC. 6390 DIXIE ROAD, MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L5T 1P7, CANADA CANON EUROPA N.V.

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