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