FCC REGULATIONS (For 120V models) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Canon Microfilm Scanner 800. The Microfilm Scanner 800 is a desktop universal microfilm scanner that features a large A3-format screen. Images projected on the screen can be output directly to a dedicated printer connected to the scanner or downloaded as image data onto a computer connected to the scanner. Optional carriers provide support for a wide variety of film types, including roll film, microfiche and aperture cards.
Introduction Conventions Used in These Instructions The symbols and icons used in this manual are described below. Take the time to read and understand this information before reading the rest of the manual. (➞ 12) A number preceded by an arrow and enclosed in parentheses indicates the number of the page on which you will find more information about the preceding statement or paragraph. WARNING Warnings are provided for your safety and contain extremely important information.
Contents Contents Introduction ...................................................... 1 Selecting the Scan Size ......................... 26 Setting the Scanning Position ................ 26 Conventions Used in These Instructions ............ 2 Contents ............................................................ 3 Before You Begin... ........................................... 4 Trimming/Border settings ....................... 27 Special Features .............................................
Before You Begin... Before You Begin... Safety Notes To ensure safe operation, read the following precautions and recommendations before you choose a location and set up the scanner. ;;;;;; ;;;;;; ;;;;;; ;;;;;; 150mm 100mm Choosing a Safe Location ❏ To ensure adequate space for operation, maintenance and ventilation, ensure that there is ample space around the scanner on all sides.
Before You Begin... ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ❏ Never set up the scanner in locations where flammable substances such as alcohol, paint thinners or other organic solvents are present. ❏ Always set up the scanner on flat and stable surface that can support the weight of the scanner (47 kg).
Before You Begin... ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;; ;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;; Power Supply ❏ Power should always be supplied from a rated power outlet. ❏ Do not place objects on the power cord and position the cord so that it will not be stepped on by people working around the scanner. ❏ Do not bundle the power cord or wrap it around objects such as table or chair legs.
Before You Begin... Important Warnings WARNING ● Always observe these warnings when using the scanner. Failure to follow these warnings could result in injury due to fire or electric shock. ● Do not set up the scanner in a location close to flammable solvents such as alcohol and paint thinners. ● Do not cut, damage or modify the power cord, do not pull or bend the power cord excessively, and do not place heavy objects on the power cord. ● Never plug in or unplug the power cord with wet hands.
Before You Begin... CAUTIONS ● Do not set up the scanner on sloping, wobbly or otherwise unstable surfaces or in locations affected by excessive vibration. The scanner could cause injury if it falls over or slides off the surface. ● Do not block the ventilation slots as this could result in a fire due to the build up of heat inside the scanner. ● Do not place vessels containing liquids (cups, vases, etc.) or small metal objects (paper clips, staples, necklaces, etc.) on top of the scanner.
Before You Begin... Features The Canon Microfilm Scanner 800 features the following: ❏ Large-format screen, small footprint Despite providing a large A3-size screen, this compact universal microfilm scanner is small enough to fit on a desktop. ❏ Automatic film selection The scanner’s automatic film polarity detection function saves you the trouble of switching the polarity when you are scanning both negative and positive film.
Operation Modes The MS800 scanner has 2 operation modes: “Reader/Printer mode”, in which the image on the screen is sent directly to a dedicated printer, and “Scanner mode”, in which the scanner is connected to a personal computer and the scanned image data is downloaded to the computer to be printed on a printer connected to the computer. The connected devices and operation procedures for the two modes differ. Select the mode that best matches your system setup.
Before You Begin... Checking the Box Contents The Microfilm Scanner 800 package contains the items listed below. If any of these items is missing, contact your Canon service outlet for assistance. Microfilm Scanner 800 INSTR UCTIO Lens holder NS INSTR UCTIO NS INSTR UCTIO NS ENGLIS H Be sure Keep thisto read this instruction instruction s on hand s before you use for reference the to ensureequipment.
Before You Begin... Important Components and Their Functions Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the names and functions of the main components of the scanner, as described below. 1 2 8 3 4 9 7 6 5 1 Screen Shows enlarged projections of the images on the microfilm. 7 DIN connector Use this socket to connect a motorized carrier (optional). 2 Framing Kit (optional) When a specified area is to be scanned, use this cursor to set the size of the scanned area.
Before You Begin... Optional Products In addition to the accessories provided in the product package, a number of optional accessories that are required for using the scanner, such as carriers and lenses, are also sold, as well as other optional accessories that can be purchased as needed. Contact your nearest authorized Canon Dealer for details. Carriers (➞ 13 “Preparing the Carrier”) Carriers can be used for all types of film, including cartridge film, microfiche, jacket film and aperture cards.
Before You Begin... Preparing the Carrier The list below shows all the optional film carriers that can be installed on the Canon Microfilm Scanner 800. For more details about these optional carriers, consult your Canon dealer or authorized Canon service outlet. For information on carrier installation and operation, refer to the instructions provided with the carrier. Note The Auto Carrier 100C, 100M and 100R and the FS Controller I and Roll/Fiche Carrier 200 require the optional installation kit.
Before You Begin... Lenses The types of lenses that can be used with this scanner are described below. Fixed-focus Lenses GZ X57 (57x) Zoom Lenses GZ X7-X7.5 (7x to 7.5x) GZ X9-X16 (9x to 16x) GZ X14-X30 (14x to 30x) GZ X20-X50 (20x to 50x) Fitting and Replacing Lenses Use the procedure below to fit or change the lens. 1 Grasp the lens holder firmly and slide it out of the lens holder bracket.
Before You Begin... 4 Slowly set the lens in the lens holder. IMPORTANT When you are fitting a zoom lens, check that the 2 marks on the rim of the lens are matched with the contacts on the lens holder. These contacts must be aligned snugly for the scanner to correctly recognize the zoom lens type. Take care also not to touch the contacts with your fingers. 5 Slide the lens holder back into the main unit, taking care not to drop the lens.
Connecting to a Computer To use the Microfilm Scanner 800 in Scanner mode, you will need the following equipment in addition to the accessories provided with the scanner: • Computer • SCSI card • SCSI cable IMPORTANT No SCSI cable is supplied with the scanner. To connect the scanner to a computer, obtain a SCSI cable with the correct connectors for the scanner and the SCSI card installed in the computer. The SCSI connector on the scanner is a half-pitch 50-pin connector (pin-type).
Before You Begin... Using the Operation Panel Keys Operation Panel M1 F1 F2 M2 F4 F5 ZOOM F3 F6 AE M3 AF FOCUS ROTATE 1 Function keys Settings such as printing or scanning parameters and operation modes can be stored in a function key and the stored operation mode recalled instantly simply by pressing the function key. Settings are stored in a function key using the application software or by programming the function key (➜ P.29).
Before You Begin... !£ AF (Auto Focus) key Used to automatically focus the image. !¢ ZOOM (enlarge/reduce) key Used to enlarge or reduce the size of the image projected on the screen. Press the ZOOM key and then use the control knob to enlarge and reduce the image on the screen. FOCUS key Adjusts the focus of the image projected on the screen. Press the FOCUS button and then turn the control knob until the image on the screen is in focus. !§ ROTATE key Rotates the image projected on the screen.
Using the Scanner Using the Scanner Switching On Use the procedure below to switch the scanner on. IMPORTANT If an FS Controller III is installed on the scanner, switch the FS Controller III on first. 1 Press the “|” side of the power switch to turn on the main unit. When the main unit is switched on, the Start key glows red and the scanner switches. (In ReaderPrinter mode: Green. In Scanner mode: Red) 2 Switch on the computer and printer.
Using the Scanner Adjusting the Image The instructions below describe how to adjust the image projected onto the scanner screen. Note The image can be adjusted using the operation panel below the screen or the optional operation keyboard. Focusing the Image The image projected on the screen can be focused either automatically (Auto Focus) or manually. Auto Focus 1 Check that the AF key on the operation panel is lit. AF key Control knob • Auto Focus does not function when the AF key is unlit.
Using the Scanner Enlarging and Reducing the Image ZOOM key Control knob 1 Press the ZOOM key. 2 Turn the image adjustment control knob to enlarge or reduce the image. Turn the knob to the left to enlarge the image and to the right to reduce it. • If you are using the optional operation keyboard, press the image adjustment selection key until the ZOOM indicator lights and then turn the image adjustment control dial left or right to enlarge or reduce the image.
Using the Scanner Printing or Scanning the Image In Reader Printer mode, the image projected on the scanner screen can be printed directly to a FilePrint 400 printer connected to the scanner. In Scanner mode, the image can be downloaded as image data to a computer connected to the scanner and then printed on a printer connected to the computer. The actual scan settings and the procedure for the scanning mode differ depending on your application program.
Using the Scanner Brightness Adjustment Use the procedures described here to adjust the image brightness during scanning or printing. The brightness can be adjusted either automatically (AE) or manually. ● Automatic adjustment Press the AE key on the operation panel or the operation keyboard (sold separately). The AE key lights and the image brightness is adjusted automatically during scanning.
Selecting the Paper for Printing Use the procedures described here to select the paper size in the paper cassette or multipurpose tray when you are using the scanner in ReaderPrinter mode. To select the paper size for a paper cassette, use the Paper Select key on the optional operation keyboard or the Scan Size key on the operation panel.
Using the Scanner (120V model) Selecting the Scan Size If image size detection is set to ON in the application program in Scanner mode, select the scan size. Press the Scan Size key on the operation panel and set the scan size. (220 – 240V model) Note If image size detection is set to OFF in the application software or trimming/border removal is selected, the Scan Size selection function light switches off and the function is disabled.
Using the Scanner Trimming/Border settings ;;;; ;;;; ;;;; ;;;; ;;;; When an image on negative film is scanned and projected onto the scanner screen, the area outside the image appears as a black border around the image. The Automatic Border Removal function can be used to remove this black border around the scanned image. Trimming allows you to restrict scanning to a specified area of the image.
Special Features Special Features This part of the manual describes the many convenient scanner features and settings that can enable you to use the scanner more effectively. Storing the Lens Magnification You can use the preset zoom keys (M1, M2 and M3) on the operation panel to store the zoom settings used on zoom lenses and then recall a stored zoom setting with a single touch. Storing a Zoom Setting M1 M2 M3 1 Adjust the zoom to the required setting on the screen.
Special Features Function Keys The function keys (F1 to F6) on the operation panel can be used to store frequently used functions, allowing the preset function to be recalled at a single touch. The function keys (F1 to F6) can store up to 6 function settings. (If the optional operation keyboard is used, an additional 4 settings can be stored.) The nineteen types of settings that can be stored are described below. Programming Function Keys Use the procedure below to store a function in a function key.
Special Features Functions that Can Be Assigned to the Function Keys The functions described below can be assigned to a function key. ● Assign all settings This function stores the operation panel status and all the scan settings. ● New file After you have pressed this key, the scanned image is saved into another file (folder). For the details, see the Users’ Manual for your application. ● Raise screen brightness This function raises the screen brightness.
Special Features ● Import margins This function selects whether the margins are adjusted during scanning. ● Adjust margins (default setting: P3) This function adjusts the margin size when margins are scanned during scanning. When you press this key, the display shows the margin size. The margin can be adjusted to a value between –10 mm and 10 mm either side of 0. ● Adjust sharpness (default setting: P4) This function selects the sharpness (edge enhancement) during scanning.
Special Features • Background Erase (default setting: P2) Pressing this key automatically erases speckling in the background of text, line drawings, etc. However, this function is disabled in Scanner mode when the selected scanning mode is “Grayscale” or “Monochrome Photo”. • Auto Centering In Reader Printer mode, this function prints the scanned image in the center of the selected paper. • Scanner mode (default setting: F1) Pressing this key switches operation to Scanner mode.
“Add on” Setting In ReaderPrinter mode, the Add on setting can be used to specify a time, date or caption to be imprinted on the image to be printed. Use the function key to select whether the add on is imprinted on the image actually printed. (➜ P.29 “Function Keys”) In Scanner mode, the Add on setting is specified from the application software. Setting the Add On Use the procedure below to specify whether a preset caption (➜ P.35 “Setting a Caption”) or date (➜ P.
5 Press the Brightness adjustment key ( ) to switch to “Date/time format” setting mode. The copies indicator then becomes the date/time format indicator. 6 Use the plus (+) and minus (-) keys to set the date/time format.
Setting the Caption This function adds a pre-registered caption to the printed image. Registered captions can include up to 33 characters (including spaces) selected from the character code table shown below. Code 20 Character 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , – . Code 20 inserts a space.
Setting the Date and Time When the date and time are added to the scanned image in Reader Printer mode, the date and time added are those set internally on the scanner by this function. This section describes how to set and check the date and time. ● Setting the Date and Time + 1 Hold down the Clear key and the Negative/Positive key for 2 seconds. The year figure blinks on the display and you can start setting the date and time.
6 Press the brightness adjustment key ( ) to display the minutes and then use the plus (+) and minus (-) keys to set the minutes. Display ~ Setting 0 to 60 minutes 7 Press the brightness adjustment key ( ) to display the seconds and then use the plus (+) and minus (-) keys to set the seconds. Display ~ Setting 0 to 60 seconds 8 When you have finished all the date and time settings, press the Start key to complete the setting procedure.
Setting the Auto Clear Time The function specifies the time after which the scanner switches to Standby mode when it is left unused. 1 Hold down the Clear key and the Trimming/Border key for 2 seconds. + 2 Use the plus (+) and minus (-) keys to select the Auto Clear time. 3 Press the Start key to confirm the setting. NOTE The available settings for the Auto Clear time are 0, 3, 15, 30, 60, or 90 minutes. Selecting 0 disables the Auto Clear function.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance and Troubleshooting This part of the manual describes how to replace the scanner lamp, clean the scanner and deal with errors. Regular scanner maintenance is essential to ensure optimum performance and a long service life from your scanner. Replacing the Lamp The lamp projects the image onto the scanner screen, and the procedure for replacing the lamp is described below, along with some precautions to be observed when handling the lamp unit.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 3 Pull up the lever on the side of the lamp and remove the burned out lamp. CAUTION Immediately after the lamp burns out, the lamp and the metal components of the lamp unit are very hot. Never handle the lamp or lamp unit while they are still hot. handle the lamp or lamp unit while they are still hot.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Routine Cleaning Use the routine cleaning procedures described below to keep the scanner components clean and ensure optimum performance. Cleaning the Screen and Main Unit Use a cloth slightly dampened with water or mild detergent to clean any soiling off the scanner screen and casing. Then wipe the scanner with a clean dry cloth. IMPORTANT To avoid damaging the casing of the main unit, never clean the unit with an organic solvent such as thinners.
Cleaning Mode When the toner cartridge in the FilePrint 400 has been replaced, the FilePrint 400 fuser roller must be cleaned. This section describes the Cleaning mode used for fuser roller cleaning. Refer to the FilePrint 400 Instructions for more information on working with the FilePrint 400. (120V model) (220 – 240V model) Cleaning the Fuser Roller 1 Hold down the AE key for 5 seconds to switch to Cleaning mode. “11” or“A4” appears on the copies display.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the scanner is not operating normally or not giving satisfactory results, refer to this table to identify the cause and find the solution. Problem Solution Reference Page The screen stays dark after I switch the scanner on. • Check that the lamp unit is properly fitted into the main unit. • Check whether the lamp has burned out. When the lamp is burned out, “LP” appears on the Error/User Mode display. If the lamp has burned out, fit a new lamp.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Automatic Border Removal and Skew Correction If the image projected on the screen resembles one of the images shown in the figure below, the Border Removal function (P.25) and Automatic Skew Correction function (P.28) cannot recognize the image and will not process the image correctly. For these functions to operate successfully, the screen image must be adjusted.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting User Call Errors If there is a problem with the scanner, an error number indicating the specific problem appears on the Error/User Mode display. This section gives details of the user call errors and describes how to deal with them. Error No. Meaning Solution The lamp installed in the scanner has burned out. Install a new lamp unit 39 No paper in the printer Refer to the User’s Guide for the printer and load paper into the printer.
Service Call Errors The scanner automatically performs self-diagnostic testing each time it is switched on. If this testing reveals a problem or if a problem arises during scanner operation, the scanner shows a service call error on the display. A service call error is indicated by an error code consisting of an “E” followed by three digits (“Ennn” where “n” indicates a number). This code is displayed in 2 parts as “En” followed by “nn”. (Eg. “E123” is displayed as “E1” followed by “23”.
Specifications Specifications Main Unit Type Screen Scanning method Film polarity Lens magnification Light source Desktop digital microfilm scanner 300 x 435 mm transparent 300-dpi digital scanning Negative, Positive, Negative/Positive Auto Select 7x to 7.5x, 9x to 16x, 14x to 30x, 20x to 50x, 53x, 57x Halogen lamp with mirror (20V, 150W) Film Formats Types Base density AE response Microfiche, jacket, aperture card, 16/35mm roll Silver or diazo (blue or blue-black) 0.6 to 1.4 (negative film) 0.
Index Index A I Adjusting the Image ..................................... 21 Automatic Border Removal and Skew Correction .................................................... 44 Important Components and Their Functions Carrier pad .............................................. DIN connector ......................................... Foot switch .............................................. Framing Kit .............................................. Lamp unit ..............................................
Index Scanning Position key ............................. Start key .................................................. Trimming/Border key .................................... User Mode keys ........................................... ZOOM (enlarge/reduce) key ........................ Optional Products ........................................ 128MB Additional Memory ..................... Carriers ................................................... FilePrint 400 ............................................
