4.1.3 Incompatible Documents
Notice
Do not scan the following types of paper:
• Documents out of specified size, thickness, and weight
• Thermal or photosensitive paper
• Cloths or metallic sheets
• T
ransparent or partially transparent documents such as OHP sheet, tracing paper, plastic film, etc.
• Documents containing hard attachments such as metal or plastic (ex. clips or staples)
• Document with wet ink or cinnabar seal ink
• Damaged or notched documents
• Damaged or notched cards
The following types of documents may not be scanned properly:
• Torn or frayed documents
• Curled, wrinkled or folded documents
• Carbon paper
• Perforated or punched paper
• Non-rectangular or irregularly shaped paper
• Coated paper
• Bound or glued documents
• Chemical paper such as carbonless copy paper
• Paper with wood content
• Photographs
• Extremely smooth, shiny paper, or paper that is highly textured
Note
• Paper with a glossy surface such as coated paper or photographs that are susceptible to damage
such as scratching.
• If you scan following types of documents, the rollers will need to be cleaned frequently and the
lifetime of the rollers may be shortened.
– Documents with toner or graphite (pencil) powder
– Documents treated chemically or containing impurities
4.1.3 Incompatible Documents
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