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Conventions, Important terms you should know, Choosing a location for the scanner – Canon DR-4080U User Manual

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Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual.

(➞12)

A number enclosed in parentheses refers to a page number that contains more infor-
mation about the previous sentence or paragraph.

Note:

Notes provide tips about procedures and how to avoid minor difficulties.

Caution!

Cautions alert you to procedures or circumstances that you should avoid in order to
prevent damage to the scanner.

WARNING!

WARNINGS ALERT YOU TO DANGERS THAT COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS PER-
SONAL INJURY.

Important terms you should know

Here is a list of a few important terms you should know before you use this manual.

ADF

ADF denotes Automatic Document Feeder, the device on the scanner that allows you to load stacks of
documents for continuous scanning.

CIS

Contact Image Sensor, used to scan the back sides of originals.

document

The documents that you scan from the ADF or the flatbed of the scanner.

parent software application

The software application that you use to operate the scanner. The scanner operates when any ISIS or
TWAIN compliant software application.

Choosing a location for the scanner

Follow these recommendations on these checklists when you select a location for the scanner.

Carrying the scanner

• At least two people should lift and position the scanner for setup.

• If you have just transported the scanner from a cold location into a warm room, wait at least 1~2 hours before you

set up and switch on the scanner. Exposing the scanner to a sudden change in temperature could cause conden-
sation to build up inside the scanner and adversely affect its performance. Allow time for the internal parts to
become perfectly dry.

Before you begin