Place Originals for Copying or Scanning Before you copy or scan, place your document or photo on the scanner. Caution:Do not place anything on top of the document cover or use the cover as a writing surface, or it could get permanently scratched. 1. Open the document cover. 2. Place your original document or photo face-down on the glass with the top facing into the front right corner. 3. Close the document cover gently so you don’t move the original.