Canon CANOSCAN 9000F - Manual (Page 14)

Scanning Film
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Scanning Film
This scanner can scan 35 mm film (film strip or slide) and 120 format film. Follow the procedure below
when scanning film.
1
Remove the protective sheet from the document
cover.
Press and hold the lever at the top of the protective
sheet c while you pull the sheet outward and detach it
d .
2
Insert the film into the Film Guide.
35 mm Film Strips
c
Open the Film Holder on the Film Guide,
place the film face down.
d
Close the Film Holder.
e
Align the Film Guide’s tab with the FILM
symbol on the platen glass of the scanner.
• Store the protective sheet in a safe place so
that it will not get bent or broken.
• Always put the protective sheet back when
you are not scanning film to protect the light
source in the document cover.
• Use a blower brush to remove any dust from the film, which will affect the image quality, and
take care to hold the film by its edges to avoid transferring dirt or fingerprints to it.
• Do not block the Calibration Slot on the Film Guide when scanning film. Colors will not be
scanned correctly if the Calibration Slot is obstructed.
• Close the Film Guide securely. Press lightly until it clicks into place.
Ensure that there is no gap between the edge of the film and the Film Guide on the side near
the Calibration Slot.
protective sheet
light source
Film Holder
Calibration Slot