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General Specifications for Originals Being Scanned

Type of Original

Thickness

Size

Fine paper

Plain paper

Recycled paper

Post cards

Business cards

Envelopes

Plastic cards complying with ISO7810 ID-1 type (with or without emboss)

Laminated cards

Thermal paper

When scanning in the vertical path position: 40 to 127 g/m²

When scanning in the straight path position: 40 to 413 g/m²

When scanning A6 size or smaller originals: 40 to 209 g/m²

Max: 215.9×5,588 mm (8.5×220.0 in.)

Min: 50.8×50.8 mm (2.0×2.0 in.)

The loadable size varies depending on the type of the originals, the scanning resolution, and the scanning method.

Note:
  • All originals must be flat at the leading edge.

  • Make sure that curls on the leading edge of the originals are kept within the following range.

    must be 5 mm or less.

    must be 3 mm or less.

    must be greater than or equal to if is less than 1 mm. When is greater than 1 mm, it should be at least 10 times the size of .

  • Even when the original meets the specifications for originals that can be placed in the ADF, it may not feed from the ADF depending on the paper properties or quality. Additionally, some originals may decrease the scan quality.