Technology Guide
Version 1 • May 13, 2009
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Contents
Section 1: Scanner Features
Section 3: Bundled Software / Options
Marketing concept, overview of main features,
Overview of bundled software for DR-6010C
and descriptions of DR-6010C
Product Concept
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Features at a Glance
4
CapturePerfect
Adobe Acrobat
Options
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41-42
Section 2: DR Technologies
Canon document scanner standards
Document Feed
High Quality
Image Processing
Operation
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10-15
16-27
28-34
Click on a chapter title above to jump to that section.
Some slides include additional information in the Notes section.
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Product Concept
The Forefront of Departmental Scanner Technology
Compact in Size with Exceptional Capabilities – A Perfect Additional to Any Office
• Fast scanning in B&W, grayscale, and color (60 ppm / 120 ipm)
• Three-line CIS sensor for high speed and high quality
• Versatile U-turn / Straight Path design accommodates a wide variety
of document sizes and types
• Ideal for offices that need a compact machine that takes up a
fraction of the desktop space other scanners do
• Steady feed using Ultrasonic Double Feed Detection and Deskew
• Superb imaging with advanced image processing functions and
user-friendly operation, such as Scan-To-Job button functionalities
• Includes Canon’s comprehensive image processing software,
CapturePerfect, as well as Adobe ® Acrobat ® Standard.
• ENERGY STAR certified enables a low power consumption,
Compliant with RoHS Directive
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Features at a Glance
Type：
Desktop sheet-fed
Document size：
LTR, Duplex
・Bundled Software
3.0
Long document: up to 39.4”
Feed & eject operation: U-Turn path to front
Scanning speed：
Sensor：
60 ppm (120 ipm) at 200 dpi
Three-line CMOS contact image
sensor
Optical resolution：
600 dpi
Light source：
RGB LED (red, green, blue)
Scanning modes:
Black & White, Error Diffusion,
Advanced Text Enhancement (I, II,
and High-Speed),
8-bit Grayscale, 24-bit Color,
Auto Color Detection
Interface：
Hi-Speed USB 2.0, SCSI III
Driver:
ISIS/TWAIN
Feeding capacity:
100 sheets
Daily duty cycle:
7,500 scans/day
Dimensions: 7.3 x 12.5 x 10.9 inches
( W x D x H, with tray extended)
Weight:
14.3 lb
H: 7.3 in.
D: 10.9 in.
W: 12.5 in.
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DR Technology: Document Feed
Rapid scanning in Color or B&W
Thanks to Canon’s innovative 3-Line CMOS sensor, the DR-6010C can deliver color and black & white
images at the same speed of up to 60 ppm / 120 ipm at 200 dpi.
60ppm
60ppm
120ipm
120ipm
LTR-size documents, 200 dpi
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DR Technology: Document Feed
Two feeding paths to scan a wide variety of documents
 U-Turn Path Feeding
Documents are fed and ejected in a U-Turn Path to the front of the scanner. U-Turn Path is the most
commonly used document path feeding option.
Straight Path Feeding
Documents are fed from the front and ejected in a straight path to the back of the scanner to accommodate
thick documents, business cards, and even plastic ID cards.
Document Eject Tray
U-Turn Path
Straight Path
Document Eject Tray (2)
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DR Technology: Document Feed
Automatic or manual sheet feeding
The DR-6010C can be switched from automatic to manual sheet feeding to accommodate non-standard
paper types, including multi-sheet forms printed on carbonless (NCR) paper.
Bypass Mode
Manual feeding of one
document at a time or
documents that are
fastened together
Thin paper
Thick paper
Voucher
Card
Folded
document
Page Separation Mode
Automatic, continuous
document feeding
Feed Selection Lever
Standard papers
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DR Technology: Document Feed
Ultrasonic Double Feed Detection
For protection against double feeds, the scanner is equipped with ultrasonic sensors that can detect gaps
between overlapping pages and prevent them from entering the scanner at the same time.
When a double feed is detected, scanning stops to allow you to separate the pages.
This prevents lost images and assures you that each page is scanned without the need to review the images
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DR Technology: Document Feed
Folio mode
This scanner is able to scan documents larger than the feeder inlet using a special Folio scanning method.
Fold a document in half and scan
using Folio mode.
Both sides are scanned and automatically
combined into one seamless image.
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DR Technology: High Quality
3-Line CMOS sensor for superior image quality
The 3-Line CMOS CIS sensor is also responsible for the scanner’s accuracy and reproduction of detail.
Document images are free of unwanted color staining common to traditional 1-Line sensor scanners. 600 x
600 dpi optical resolution further assures exceptional image clarity with fine print and line art.
 Conventional 1-Line CMOS image sensor
 Canon’s 3-Line CMOS image sensor
RGB LEDs are illuminated one at a time
1 dot
RGB LEDs are illuminated all at once
Feeding Direction
1 dot
Feeding Direction
Illumination of
light source
Document
output data is generated
from these RGB data
(R255/G255/B255)
Only R element
is recognized.
(R255/G0/B0)
No RGB data is
recognized.
(R0/G0/B0)
Only B element
is recognized.
(R0/G0/B255)
(R255/G255/B255)
(R85/G85/B85)
(R0/G0/B0)
(R85/G85/B285)
Resulting
Scanned Image
Traces of unwanted color
surrounding black area
No color staining
Enlarged 4pt text (300 dpi)
Enlarged 4pt text (300 dpi)
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DR Technology: High Quality
Unprecedented color reproduction with 3-Dimensional Color Correction
The 3-Dimensional Color Correction function faithfully reproduces a document’s color using a color
conversion chip to pinpoint the exact RGB coordinates in one process. This helps the scanner to achieve
color accuracy that’s true to the original document.
255
OUTP
UT
1-Dimensional Gamma Correction
255
OUTP
UT
INPUT255
Color
data input
from the
scanner
0
255
INPUT 255
0
New
Method
INPUT
255
Corrected
RGB Data
Accurate color
reproduction
G
R
Different
Color
OUTP
UT
0
Conventional
Method
B
3-Dimensional Color Correction
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DR Technology: High Quality
Auto Paper Size Detection
Batches with mixed paper sizes? Just load them onto the scanner and get properly-sized images for each
page in your batch – save yourself the time and trouble of sorting batches by paper size.
Scanning direction
A4
B5
checks
A5
B5
A4
A5
checks
Image sensor
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DR Technology: High Quality
Deskew
If a page enters the scanner slightly skewed, the ISIS/TWAIN driver software will automatically straighten
out the final image.
Scanned with margin
Image rotated
Image cropped
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DR Technology
High Quality
DR Technology:
High Quality
Captures the entire image
The scanner’s image sensor is 236 mm (9.3 in.) wide and provides an extra margin for your documents.
(A4: 210 mm; LTR: 8.5 in.) This ensures that the entire horizontal width of a document gets captured—even
if it’s fed through at an angle. To make sure the full length is captured, Margin Scan lets you manually add
margins to expand the vertical scanning area so that no part of the image gets cut off.
 Conventional scanner
The corners of skewed documents get cut off in the image
 DR-6010C with wide image sensor
No part of the document gets cut off in the image
Standard image sensor
Wide image sensor
Max. width of document guide
Max. width of document guide
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DR Technology: High Quality
Automatic scanner calibration with new Shading Mechanism
To ensure consistent, uniform image quality, the scanner performs an automatic calibration process called
‘shading’ prior to each scan job. In a mechanism that provides protection against dust, the image sensor
shifts to calibrate itself against a special white shading surface that is affixed directly on the sensor glass.
White material
Document
Scanning
Sensor
Shading
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DR Technology: Image Processing
Skip Blank Page
Useful when scanning batches that include single-sided and double-sided documents mixed together, this
function automatically removes blank pages from the image data, which leads to smaller file sizes as a
result.
Unnecessary blank page
Original
OFF
ON
Automatically removes unnecessary blank pages from the image file
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DR Technology: Image Processing
Auto Color Detection
This mode allows the scanner to automatically determine which documents of a mixed batch should be saved in
color. Based on detected color content with a set threshold value the scanner makes the intuitive decision. As a
result, the user does not have to separate black-and-white and color documents prior to scanning, and image
files are kept smaller than if scanning the whole batch in color mode.
or
Scan a stack of mixed
documents in Auto
Color Detection mode
Get multi-page or single page image files, with color documents in 24-bit
color and black & white documents in the binary mode of your choice
Depending on the scanning application software you’re using, this function does not work.
(This function is supported by CapturePerfect.)
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DR Technology: Image Processing
Text Orientation Recognition
B
A
C
Suppose the documents in your batch are facing different directions. With Text Orientation Recognition, the
scanner reviews text on each fed documents and rotate the images accordingly. Each document will be
displayed and saved in the correct orientation.
Documents facing in different directions…
A B C
… are automatically detected and rotated accordingly.
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DR Technology: Image Processing
Three Text Enhancement modes
The scanner offers three Text Enhancement scanning modes you for clearer, more legible black and white
images from documents with hard-to-scan data. Each mode should be selected according to document type.
Original
OFF
ON
Advanced Text Enhancement II mode
 Advanced Text
Enhancement
For removing patterned or
uneven-colored backgrounds
Advanced Text
Enhancement II
For enhancing the legibility of
documents with light-colored
text on light colored
backgrounds
 High-Speed Text
Enhancement
For enhancing the legibility of
documents with a halftone
background or dark text on a
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DR Technology: Image Processing
Punch Hole Removal
Typically when scanning documents with binder holes punched in them, the holes will appear in the
scanned image as black dots. This function detects and whites out these black dots for a cleaner-looking
image.
Scanning
Original document
Processing
Without
With
Punch Hole Removal
Punch Hole Removal
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DR Technology: Image Processing
Color Dropout (R/G/B/Custom)
Document images can be made more suitable for OCR applications by removing unwanted color elements
such as lines and shaded boxes. Remove red, green, blue, or select a specific color range to remove from the
scanned image, with different settings for the front and back sides of pages.
Red
Green
Blue
Custom
Select a color range to be removed
from the scanned image
Unwanted color elements are removed from the image
Alternatively, for scanning documents with stamps, it can be useful to make color elements (red, green, blue or user-selected color) of a
document more visible in the image data with Color Enhancement.
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DR Technology: Image Processing
MultiStream™ function
The DR-6010C supports MultiStream, which, if compatible with your scanning software, can create two
images with different scanning conditions from a single pass. One output, for example, can be in color and
the other in black-and-white. The color image can then be saved for archiving, while the black-and-white
image can be saved for OCR use.
300 dpi color image
Original document
200 dpi black-and-white image
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DR Technology: Image Processing
Border Removal
This function cleans up scans of small documents or papers of non-standard sizes. It replaces the
unattractive border around a document with white space.
Scanned with black border
Border changed to white
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DR Technology: Image Processing
Adjustable gamma settings
The overall tonal quality and accuracy of document images can be easily adjusted using the gamma
settings. Individual gamma settings are available for grayscale, red, green, and blue, which can each be
customized by manipulating their gamma curve. The results are displayed in a sample image, which
changes in real time as the curve is moved, making it easy for you to achieve the desired effect.
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DR Technology: Image Processing
Prevent Bleed Through / Remove Background
This function keeps text and/or images on the back side of thin documents from showing through in the scanned
image. This function can also remove unwanted backgrounds to produce a cleaner-looking image.
OFF
ON
Prevent Bleed Through
OFF
ON
Remove Background
Prevent Bleed Through / Remove Background produces a cleaner-looking image
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DR Technology: Image Processing
Moiré Reduction
Unwanted moiré patterns may appear in color or grayscale images of documents with heavy graphic or
background elements when they are scanned in low resolution. To reduce these pattern effects, the DR-6010C
features two Moiré Reduction modes that can be selected according to speed.
 High-Speed Moiré Reduction
Gives priority to scanning speed. Available when scanning at 240 dpi or less.
~Fast, produces quality images.
 High-Quality Moiré Reduction
Gives priority to image quality.
Available when scanning at 300 dpi or less.
~Memory-intensive and slower, produces
high-quality images.
OFF
ON
High-Quality Moiré Reduction
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DR Technology: Image Processing
B&W Contrast
B&W Contrast ensures readable results when scanning low-contrast documents in black & white. Seven
levels of contrast are available, with 1 for documents with light text on a light background and 7 for dark text
on a dark background, and should be selected according to your document.
Contrast Level 1
Contrast Level 7
250
200
250
Level 1
Level 4
200
100
100
OUTPUT
150
OUTPUT
150
50
0
1 16 31 46 61 76 91 106 121 136 151 166 181 196 211 226 241 256
INPUT
This contrast curve is ideal for
light text on a light background.
50
Level 4
Level 7
0
1 16 31 46 61 76 91 106 121 136 151 166 181 196 211 226 241 256
INPUT
This contrast curve is ideal for
dark text on a dark background.
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DR Technology: Operation
Job buttons for one-touch scanning
Three customizable Scan-To-Job buttons offer quick access to frequently used scan functions. Job button
functions, such as Scan-to-E-mail, are easily assigned using the Job Registration Tool to enable onetouch scanner control.
Assign Job button functions using the bundled Job
Registration Tool
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DR Technology: Operation
User Preferences for easy access to frequently used settings
Have different scanning requirements for different document types? As many as 100 sets of ‘User
Preferences’ can be saved in a pull-down menu in the scanner settings dialog box.
Creating a User Preference
Adjust scanner settings according to
document type and save the set as a
User Preference
Selecting a User Preference
Once saved, simply click on a User Preference
to set up the scanner for that particular type of
document
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DR Technology: Operation
Prescan
The Prescan function offers easier image adjustment for batches and eliminates the need for rescanning. Simply scan the
first page, adjust brightness and/or contrast as desired, and press Start to continue scanning the rest of the batch. Every
subsequent page in the batch is scanned at the levels adjusted for page one. There’s also no need to rescan the first page.
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DR Technology: Operation
Smooth, trouble-free scanning with the Rapid Recovery System
If scanning ever stops due to a misfeed, the Rapid Recovery System allows users to reposition documents
and continue scanning where it left off. Other scanners require an entire batch rescan or search for the
image file to delete the ‘bad’ image data. With the DR-6010C incomplete image data is not sent to your PC,
so scanning is seamless, efficient, and trouble-free.
Conventional scanner
Scanner with the Rapid Recovery System
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DR Technology: Operation
On-screen Scan Panel for easy batch scanning
The Scan Panel, a small application that resides in your PC’s task tray when the scanner driver is starts
up, greatly simplifies scanning operations during batch scanning. With it, users can scan multiple batches
into the same file or create on the fly.
Continuously scan batches into one file
TIFF
or
PDF
Start a new file at any time (Batch Separation)
TIFF
or
PDF
TIFF
or
PDF
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DR Technology: Operation
Easier to use tab-style driver
This scanner employs a new Driver User Interface design. The tab-style scanner setting dialog box allows
you to easily access desired scanner settings according to type.
Basic settings (Main):
Drop down to select
scanning mode, paper
size, resolution,
scanning side (Simplex,
Duplex, Folio, Skip
Blank Page). Plus
Deskew, Moiré reduction
Brightness:
Slider bars for adjusting
brightness and contrast
for front and back side of
pages
Image Processing:
Rotate, Text Orientation
Recognition, Erase Dot,
Border Removal, Punch
Hole Removal, Prevent
Bleed Through/Remove
Background, Color
Dropout/Enhance
Other:
Rapid Recovery System,
double feed detection
(by length, by ultrasonic),
feeding option (Standard,
Panel, Automatic), Batch
Separation, Prescan,
plus Barcode (Option) /
Addon settings
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DR Technology: Operation
User-replaceable parts for easy scanner maintenance
The DR-6010C offers a Suggested Daily Volume of 7,500 scans per day. To maintain optimal performance,
it is recommended that scanner’s rollers be replaced every 250,000 scans. A service technician's help is
not necessary when using the Exchange Roller Kit (sold separately).
Exchange Roller Kit (Roller Unit and Retard Roller)
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CapturePerfect
Many functions for efficient scanning
CapturePerfect is a scanning application that lets users turn virtually any document into a high-quality
digital image. Through a convenient interface, the software features a variety of useful functions, such as
batch scanning, Scan to Print, Scan to Mail, and even Scan to Presentations.
Print
Send
Print scanned images
from a networked printer
Send scanned images as
email attachments
Network
Project
Scanner
Save
Save scanned images to a
specified folder in the connected
PC
Project scanned images
from a projector connected
to the PC
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CapturePerfect
Edit and rearrange scanned files with ease
The user-friendly interface and convenient display functions make it easier than ever to view and manage
documents. CapturePerfect gives users the control to create multiple-page files and change the order of
pages with drag-and-drop simplicity. Users can also add and insert pages from another file or from the
scanner directly. With Thumbnail and Split View display options, it is extremely easy to confirm page orders
after editing files.
Thumbnail and Split View
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CapturePerfect
Create searchable PDF files
CapturePerfect affords users the ability to save documents as searchable PDF files, in which text data
extracted through OCR is embedded in the files. This allows users to copy text data into other documents and
to search for specific words . With Canon's advanced high-compression PDF conversion technology,
searchable PDFs are a fraction of the size of typical document and maintain high resolutions and image
quality.
Text data  OCR
Documents
Searchable PDF
Image data
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CapturePerfect
Password-protect your PDF files
CapturePerfect has a security feature that can encrypt scanned documents saved as PDF files. PDF
Encryption ensures that only authorized individuals have access to valuable data. A password can be set
to prevent people from editing, printing, or even opening your PDF files.
Document Open Password
Permissions Password
(Master Password)
Check to prevent users from
printing or editing files
Password Settings dialog in CapturePerfect
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Adobe Acrobat Standard
The leading application for the creation of PDF files
Adobe Acrobat software is the quick and easy way to create and share Adobe PDF documents. Adobe PDF is
a universal format that can be viewed by anyone using free Adobe Reader software. Scan documents into the
program or convert files from applications such as Microsoft Office to create searchable Adobe PDF
documents that look exactly like the original pages.
Adobe Acrobat Standard
・Use Acrobat to create polished PDF files, present
multiple documents in a PDF Portfolio, and even
add multimedia- all in a single file.
・Use Acrobat to apply passwords, set permissions,
and permanently remove sensitive information —
ensures confidence in the safety of scanned
documents.
・With Acrobat, entire teams can view and respond
as comments are being made — streamlining
reviews and approvals.
・ With just a few clicks, users can create forms that
virtually anyone can fill out and save electronically.
Multiple compact PDF files can be organized in custom portfolios.
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Options: Barcode Module III
The barcode module is a software option that allows the ISIS/TWAIN driver to recognize scanned bar codes.
Barcode type & conditions
Reading result:
1234567890
4912345678904
4912345678904
Code-128
Code
Digits
Directions
EAN/JAN
8 or 13
0, 90 degree
CODABAR (NW-7)
3 – 32 (incl. Start/stop Character
0, 90, 180, 270 degree
CODE39
3 – 32 (incl. Start/stop Character
0, 90, 180, 270 degree
ITF
2 – 32 (even number only)
0, 90, 180, 270 degree
CODE128
1 – 32
0, 90 degree
UPC-A
13
0, 90 degree
UPC-E
8
0, 90 degree
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Options: CapturePerfect SDK
For easy integration of DR scanner functions into custom software
applications
CapturePerfect SDK (Software Development Kit) is a set of tools that
allows developers to integrate Canon DR scanner controls into custom
software applications via the CapturePerfect platform. Aimed at clients’
in-house development teams and contractors, the SDK is cost effective,
easy to use, and provides great flexibility for integrating DR scanners
into existing business processes.
Benefits
• Easy integration of all DR scanner functions using minimal command
sets—specialized knowledge of complex scanner controls is not
necessary
• Once an API is developed, the host application is not only
compatible with all current DR models but all future models as well
• Developers have the flexibility to either show the GUIs of
CapturePerfect and scanner driver or have them run in the
background
Software Application
API
CapturePerfect
DR Series
The host application is able to control the DR
scanner(s) via CapturePerfect using a single API
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