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01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 3 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Introduction ■ Copyright This manual is copyrighted by Canon Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or part, without the prior written consent of CCSI. © 2000 Canon Computer Systems, Inc. ■ Disclaimer Canon Computer Systems, Inc.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 4 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Introduction ■ Trademarks Canon, BJ, and Bubble Jet are trademarks of Canon Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other product and brand names are trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. ENERGY STAR® COMPLIANT As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Canon U.S.
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01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 6 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Scanner Driver Basics Installing the optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner Cartridge in the printer makes it possible to scan and save images such as your favorite photographs and greeting cards.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 7 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Scanner Driver Basics Windows To use the scanner cartridge, you must install the IS Scan software, which includes the IS Scan scanner driver and the IS Scan Plus utility program. These two programs provide many features that allow you to perform simple color adjustments to improve the quality of the original image or enhance the image for artistic effect.
Unpacking the Scanner Cartridge Make sure you have the following items. ■ IS-12 Color Image Scanner Cartridge Optical components Electrical contacts Caution The scanner cartridge is composed of precision components. To avoid poor scanning results, do not touch the optical components or electrical contacts.
Unpacking the Scanner Cartridge ■ White Calibration Sheet You use this sheet to maintain the correct color balance of scanned images. The first time you install the scanner cartridge, you need to run the white level calibration. You will also run calibration when the white level calibration data needs to be updated. ■ Scanning Holder You can use this holder to hold a photo or other small image you wish to scan. The holder is two layers, one being a clear plastic cover to protect photographs.
Installing the IS Scan Software Make sure the BJC-85 printer driver is installed before you proceed with the following instructions. 1 2 3 Insert the printer driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Click Start and then click Run. In the Run dialog box, type: d:\drivers\ISScan\disk1\setup.exe where d: is your CD-ROM drive. 4 Click OK and follow the instructions on the screens.
Installing the Scanner Cartridge Optical components Electrical contacts Caution • The scanner cartridge is composed of precision components. To avoid poor scanning results, do not touch the optical components or electrical contacts. • To avoid damaging the scanning head of the scanner cartridge, do not attempt to store the scanner cartridge in an SB-10 Ink Cartridge Storage Box. There may be ink inside the container that could damage the scanning head of the scanner cartridge.
Installing the Scanner Cartridge ■ Replacing a BJ Cartridge With the Scanner Cartridge 1 Make sure that the printer is plugged in and turned on. Open the cartridge cover and press the CARTRIDGE button; the cartridge holder moves to the center of the printer. 2 Lift up on the green tab to remove the BJ cartridge from the cartridge holder. Take care that you do not raise any other tab nor remove an ink tank. Lift the green tab 3 Immediately store the BJ cartridge in an Ink Cartridge Storage Box.
Installing the Scanner Cartridge 4 Remove the scanner cartridge from its protective case. With the label on the scanner cartridge up, set the scanner cartridge in the cartridge holder at a slight angle. Align the marks ( ) on the scanner cartridge with the marks on the holder. Align these marks Cartridge holder 5 Press down on the raised left side of the scanner cartridge until it locks in place.
Installing the Scanner Cartridge 6 7 Close the cartridge cover. Press the CARTRIDGE button. The scanner cartridge moves to the home position. Removing the Scanner Cartridge Follow this procedure to remove the scanner cartridge and install the BJ cartridge when you are finished scanning. 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on and then press the CARTRIDGE button to move the cartridge holder to the center of the printer. POWER CARTRIDGE 2 Note RESUME ERROR Open the cartridge cover.
Installing the Scanner Cartridge 3 Lift up the tab on the scanner cartridge to remove it from the cartridge holder. Lift up the tab 4 Caution 5 6 7 Place the scanner cartridge in its protective case. Always remove the scanner cartridge from the printer and store it in its protective case when it is not being used. To avoid damaging the scanning lens on the scanner cartridge, do not attempt to store it in an Ink Cartridge Storage Box.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 16 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Basic Scanning Procedure After installing the IS Scan scanner driver, you can use the BJC-85 printer as a scanner. 1 Remove the BJ cartridge installed in the cartridge holder and then install the IS-12 Color Image Scanner Cartridge. 2 Start a graphics application program. Windows For Windows Users • If you use a TWAIN-compliant graphics application program, launch the TWAINcompliant application program.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 17 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Basic Scanning Procedure 3 The first time you use the scanner, you need to perform the White Level Calibration. Using the White Calibration Sheet 4 Insert the image you wish to scan into the scanning holder, then load the scanning holder into the auto sheet feeder. Loading an Image 5 6 7 Scan the image. Windows Scanning an Image Macintosh Scanning an Image Save the scanned image.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 18 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Using the White Calibration Sheet The white calibration sheet provided with the scanner cartridge is used for maintaining the correct color balance of scanned images. White level calibration is required when the scanner cartridge is used for the first time and when the white level calibration data needs to be updated. When white level calibration is needed, you will see this screen when you click the Prescan or Scan button.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 19 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Using the White Calibration Sheet 1 Load the white calibration sheet with the cropped corner at upper left. Align the sheet with the right side of the sheet feeder. Adjust the paper guide to the left side of the sheet. 2 3 Follow any instructions on your screen. When the white calibration sheet is ejected from the paper output tray, White Level Calibration processing is complete.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 20 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Using the White Calibration Sheet Note • Do not leave the white calibration sheet in locations that are exposed to direct sunlight or that are subject to high temperatures or humidity. • Do not bend or wrinkle the white calibration sheet. • When cleaning the white calibration sheet, use a soft cloth that is dipped in a weak, neutral detergent solution, and then wipe its wet surface off with a dry, soft cloth.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 21 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Scanning Area Guidelines Paper size Scanning area A6 105.0 × 148.0 mm 3.86 × 5.43 Inches A5 148.0 × 210.0 mm 5.55 × 7.87 Inches A4 210.0 × 297.0 mm 8.00 × 11.29 Inches B5 182.0 × 257.0 mm 6.89 × 9.72 Inches Letter 8.50 × 11.00 in 8.19 × 10.60 Inches Legal 8.50 × 14.00 in 8.19 x 13.09 Inches • The scanning area varies according to conditions such as the scanning resolution and display resolution.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 22 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Loading an Image 1 2 Slide the paper guide to the left edge of the auto sheet feeder. Place the image in the scanning holder. • To prevent paper jams, always insert the image you wish to scan into the scanning holder. • Do not leave the scanning holder in locations that are exposed to direct sunlight or that are subject to high temperatures or humidity.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 23 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Loading an Image 4 Adjust the paper guide to the left edge of the scanning holder. Paper Guide Caution To prevent possible damage to the scanning holder, always insert the seamed side into the auto sheet feeder first.
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01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 25 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Using IS Scan This section describes how to scan an image when you launch IS Scan from within a TWAIN-compatible application program. ■ Scanning an Image Note These basic procedures may vary according to the application program you are using. 1 Install the IS-12 Color Image Scanner Cartridge in the printer.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 26 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Using IS Scan 3 Specify the basic settings. • Click the down-arrow on the right of the Paper Size box and select the most appropriate paper size for the image you wish to scan. • Select the most appropriate scanning mode for the image you wish to scan in the Scanning Mode box. Changing the Scanning Mode 4 Note Load the image you wish to scan in the auto sheet feeder of the printer and click the Prescan button.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 27 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Using IS Scan • Release the mouse button. The Selection Box appears on the image. Note • To move the Selection Box, place the mouse pointer within the Selection Box and drag the mouse to the desired position. • To resize the Selection Box, point to a corner of the Selection Box and then drag the mouse. • You can confirm the dimensions of the Selection Box in the Image Size box. • The minimum size of the Selection Box is 1" × 1" (25.4 mm × 25.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 28 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Using IS Scan 6 7 Load the image you wish to scan in the auto sheet feeder again. 8 After scanning is complete, click the Transfer button to transfer the image data to the TWAIN-compatible graphics application program. Adjust, edit, or enhance the image in the application program as needed. Click the Scan button. Remember, if you specified a Selection Box in step 5, only that portion of the image is scanned.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 29 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Using IS Scan Note • Some TWAIN-compliant graphics application programs do not display the main IS Scan dialog box but instead display a different screen characteristic of the application program. If you are using this type of application program, read the documentation of the application program carefully and perform prescanning or normal scanning.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 30 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Changing the Scanning Mode You can select a scanning mode according to your scanning purpose. Optimum settings, such as image type and resolution, are pre-assigned based on the contents of a scanning job. When you wish to customize the settings for special scanning jobs, click the Custom button.
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01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 32 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Using the Customized Scanning Mode When you select Custom in the Scanning Mode box of the main dialog box, the Custom dialog box opens and allows you to adjust the scanning settings for special scanning jobs. 1 Open the main IS Scan dialog box. 2 Click the Custom button in the Scanning Mode box.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 33 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Using the Customized Scanning Mode 3 Specify these settings in the Custom dialog box: Standard Value You change the standard values for the default settings here. Image Type Select a type of image: Color (the default), Grayscale, or Monochrome. Resolution Determines the precision of the scanned image. The higher the resolution setting, the higher the precision and quality of the scanned image.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 34 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Using the Customized Scanning Mode Character Emphasis Determines whether or not Image Trust processing is used for scanning grayscale images. Image Trust processing sharpens the appearance of characters in monochrome documents. This is especially helpful if you intend to use the scanned original with an OCR software application. This option is available only when the Image Type is set for Monochrome.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 35 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Using the Customized Scanning Mode 4 5 Click the OK button to return to the main dialog box. Make sure that the image you wish to scan is inserted into the scanning holder properly and is loaded in the auto sheet feeder of the printer, then click the Scan or Prescan button.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 36 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Saving the Settings You can save the settings in the main IS Scan dialog box to a file. The next time you scan, you only need to open the file in which the desired settings are stored and start scanning. ■ Saving the Settings to a File Save the Page Size, Scanning Mode, and Image Size settings in the main IS Scan dialog box as a file. 1 Specify the desired settings in the Paper Size, Scanning Mode, and Image Size boxes.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 37 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Using the Saved Settings Open the file in which the desired settings were saved and use those settings for scanning. 1 2 Note Select Open Settings File from the Settings menu. Select the file you wish to use, then click the Open button. The file name is displayed in the Settings File box, and the settings change in the main IS Scan dialog box.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 38 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Other IS Scan Features ■ White Level Calibration Use this feature to maintain the correct color balance of scanned images. You need to perform White Level Calibration when you use the scanner cartridge for the first time and when the white level calibration data needs to be updated. 1 2 Select White Level from the Option menu of the main IS Scan dialog box.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 39 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Other IS Scan Features ■ Enlarging the Scanned Image in the Preview Area To enlarge the scanned image in the preview area, click the Enlarge icon ( key) or select Large from the View menu. To return to the original size, click the Standard icon ( key) or select Normal from the View menu. ■ Using Online Help When you click the symbol in the main IS Scan dialog box, the online Help for IS Scan opens so you can learn more about IS Scan.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 40 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Using IS Scan Plus IS Scan Plus is a utility program that allows you to edit, enhance, print, and save an image acquired by the IS Scan scanner driver. You can use IS Scan Plus if you do not have a graphics application program. ■ Launching IS Scan Plus 1 2 Select Programs from the Start menu, then click IS Scan Plus. Select IS Scan Plus.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 41 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Using IS Scan Plus 3 Select an option: Copy Scan and immediately print an image without editing. Using Copy Capture Image Scan and edit an image other than a photographic print. Using Capture Image Capture Photo Scan and edit a photographic print such as a snapshot. Using Capture Photo Device Information Verify the name of the printer that is currently connected to your system and information on the communication mode.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 42 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Using IS Scan Plus ■ Using Online Help When you need detailed instructions, click the Help button in the upper right of the main screen. You can access the online Help from all the screens that IS Scan Plus displays. ■ Verifying the Device Information Make sure that the printer is connected properly and is turned on, and click the Device Information button.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 43 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Using IS Scan Plus ■ IS Scan Buttons Returns to the main IS Scan Plus screen. Moves back to the previous screen. Displays the Edit screen. Editing a Scanned Image Prints a scanned image. Printing a Scanned Image Saves a scanned image.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 44 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Using Copy Use the Copy feature when you wish to print an image immediately after scanning. You cannot edit or enhance the scanned image before printing. 1 Click the Copy button in the main IS Scan Plus screen.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 45 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Using Copy 2 Specify any required settings: • Select Color or Monochrome in the Document Type box. • Select Fine or Fast in the Copy Mode box. • Select the paper size in the Paper Size box. • The Copies box is disabled. 3 Click the Print Setting button. This displays the Print Setup dialog box. Make sure Canon BJC-85 is displayed as the default printer.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 46 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Using Copy Note 4 When you click the Copy button, a message box appears. Click OK in the message box to confirm that the scanner cartridge is installed. Copying begins. 5 Another dialog box appears to remind you to remove the scanner cartridge, and install the BJ cartridge according to your print job. Also, make sure paper is loaded in the auto sheet feeder of the printer. 6 Click the OK button in the dialog box. Printing begins.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 47 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Using Capture Image Use the Capture Image feature to scan an image other than a photographic print. You can also edit, enhance, save, and print the scanned image. 1 Click the Capture Image button in the main IS Scan Plus screen. This displays the Capture Image screen.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 48 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Using Capture Image 2 Select the most appropriate icon in the Scanning Mode box of the Capture Image screen according to your scanning purpose. Standard setting for scanning a color image. Standard setting for scanning a monochrome image. Suitable for scanning a photographic print such as a snapshot. Suitable for scanning an image that consists mostly of text. Used for customizing the settings for special scanning jobs.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 49 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Using Capture Photo Use the Capture Photo feature to scan a photographic print such as a snapshot. You can also edit, enhance, save, and print the scanned image. 1 Click the Capture Photo button in the main IS Scan Plus screen. The Capture Photo screen displays: By default, a Selection Box displays in the Preview Area. To delete the Selection Box, point to any location in the Preview Area and right-click your mouse.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 50 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Using Capture Photo 2 Specify these settings: • Select Color or Black & White in the Photo Type box. • Select Regular or Panorama in the Photo Size box. 3 Insert the image you wish to scan into the scanning holder, and then load it in the auto sheet feeder of the printer. 4 Click the Prescan button. The remaining steps are similar to those described for Scanning an Image.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 51 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Editing a Scanned Image You can edit or enhance a scanned image acquired using the Capture Photo or Capture Image feature. The editing features you can use vary according to the settings you used for scanning and whether you used the Capture Photo or Capture Image feature for scanning. You can edit or enhance the image displayed in the Preview Area. 1 Click the Edit button in the main IS Scan Plus screen.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 52 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Editing a Scanned Image 2 You can select these editing options. For details on each feature, use the online Help for IS Scan Plus. Contrast / Brightness Adjusts the brightness and contrast of an image. Image Compensation Softens edges in the image by reducing the contrast between pixels, or sharpens hazy or blurred images. You can also smooth the appearance of the image and invert the image.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 53 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Editing a Scanned Image Background Allows you to add a background to a monochrome image. Crop Photo Crops a scanned photograph in the Preview Area. Frame Allows you to add a frame border around the image. Note • Depending on the settings you use for scanning, some editing features are not available. For details, see the online Help for IS Scan Plus. • You cannot use Crop Photo and Frame in the Capture Image screen.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 54 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Printing a Scanned Image You can print a scanned image acquired using the Capture Image or Capture Photo feature. Remove the scanner cartridge, and install the BJ cartridge according to your print job. Click the Print button on the IS Scan Plus screen.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 55 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Printing a Scanned Image If you are using Capture Photo, the Photo Print Options dialog box appears. Click Print Setting to change the printer settings or click Print to print the image. See your online BJC-85 User’s Manual for details on the printer Properties you can select.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 56 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Saving a Scanned Image IS Scan Plus allows you to save a scanned image to a file under a new name. You can use the saved image for pasting into another document or for attaching to your e-mail or a home page on the Internet. You can save the image displayed in the Preview Area. 1 Click the Save button. This displays the Save As dialog box. 2 3 Select the folder in which you wish to save the image. Enter a File name.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 57 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Saving a Scanned Image 4 Click the down-arrow for “Save as type” and select a format for the file. You can select one of the following file formats. 5 • Bitmap .BMP • JPEG .JPG • TIFF .TIF Click the Save button.
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01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 59 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Scanning Images With Application Software This section explains how to start IS Scan from a TWAIN image editing application software so that you can scan images. ■ Selecting a TWAIN-compatible Device Before you scan images with application software, you must first select a TWAINcompatible device using the BJC-85 driver. The basic procedure is described below (steps may vary based on your application software).
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 60 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Using the Main IS Scan Dialog Box Menu Button Scan Button Image Control Panel Brightness and Contrast Save Button Halt Button Information Box Preview Area Help Button Menu button Selects the IS Scan functions. Click this button to change the settings for a scanned image or to edit a scanned image.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 61 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Using the Main IS Scan Dialog Box Scan, Prescan, or Clear button Click this button to start scanning. This button switches to Prescan or Clear, depending on the setting or situation. Transfer or Save button Click this button to transfer a scanned image to an application. When using IS Scan only without an application software, this button says Save. Halt button Click this button to cancel scanning.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 62 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Scanning an Image 1 Click the Menu button and then select Settings. The Settings dialog box displays: 2 Make the necessary settings for the image to be scanned. • Click on Paper Size to select a size that approximates the image to be scanned. • Click on Scanning Mode to select the item that best approximates the image to be scanned.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 63 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Scanning an Image • Place a check mark in the Prescan check box. Prescan performs a quick scan so you can check the image. You can disable this function. 3 4 Click the OK button and then close the Settings dialog box. 5 If you only want to scan part of the object, drag the mouse within the Preview Area to select the part to be scanned. The Selection Box indicates the area that will be scanned.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 64 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Scanning an Image Note • To create a Selection Box, position the cursor over one corner of the area to be selected, press and hold down the mouse button, and then drag the mouse diagonally to the opposite corner of the area you want to select. Release the mouse button. • If you position the cursor over a point within the selected area, you can move the area by dragging.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 65 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Scanning an Image 7 If the image displayed in the Preview Area is not what you expect, click the Clear button and start over. If you like the image, click the Transfer button. The scanned image is transferred to the application software. Edit the image data as required prior to printing or saving it. Note • Some application programs do not display the main IS Scan dialog box, but display their own scanning screen.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 66 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Scanning Images With IS Scan You can use IS Scan as a stand-alone program to scan and edit images. ■ Starting IS Scan 1 2 Turn on the printer and install the scanner cartridge. 3 Double-click the IS Scan BJC-85 icon. Double-click the IS Scan BJC-85 folder.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 67 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Scanning Images With IS Scan IS Scan starts and the main dialog box displays. The contents of the main dialog box and the method you use to scan images are basically the same as when using TWAIN application software.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 68 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Scanning Images With IS Scan ■ Saving Scanned Images 1 Click the Save button.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 69 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Scanning Images With IS Scan 2 Make the necessary settings. • Select the location to which you want to save your image. • Enter a name for the image data in Name. • Click the up- or down-arrow in Format to select PICT or TIFF. 3 Click the Save button. The image data is saved into a file.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 70 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Changing the Scanning Mode You can select a scanning mode according to your scanning purpose. Optimum settings, such as image type and resolution, are pre-assigned based on the contents of a scanning job. When you wish to customize the settings for special scanning jobs, click the Custom button. ■ Selecting a Default Scanning Mode Select a setting that best approximates the image to be scanned.
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01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 72 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Changing the Scanning Mode Note • The Settings dialog box displays when you select Settings after you click the Menu button in the main dialog box. • When you select FAX or OCR, the document is scanned and processed as a grayscale image and converted to monochrome binary image data. This process eliminates unnecessary image background and increases the quality of the scanned text and line art.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 73 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Customizing the Scanning Settings When you select Custom for Scanning Mode in the Settings dialog box, you can specify the scanning settings. 1 2 Click the Menu button in the main dialog box and then select Settings. Click the up- or down-arrow in Scanning Mode and then select Custom.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 74 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Customizing the Scanning Settings 3 Make the appropriate settings for the image to be scanned. Image Type Select a mode according to the image to be scanned. You can select Color, Grayscale, Black & White, or Black & White (Text Enhanced). Resolution Select a resolution according to the image to be scanned. The higher the resolution, the finer the image you can get, although the amount of data will be large.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 75 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Customizing the Scanning Settings 4 5 Edge Emphasis This function is valid only when Image Type is set to Black & White. If this function is selected, only the edge of the image is emphasized when the image is scanned. This is disabled for prescan. Click the OK button. The main dialog box displays. Place the image to be scanned in the printer, then click the Prescan button or Scan button to start scanning.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 76 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Copying a Scanned Image to the Clipboard If you copy a scanned image to the clipboard, you can use the image easily with other application software. This is particularly useful when you want to paste an image into documents created with application software that is not TWAIN-compatible. ■ Copying an Image 1 Click the Menu button in the main dialog box. Select Edit and then select Copy. The image data is copied to the clipboard.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 77 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Adjusting an Image If you are not satisfied with a scanned image, you can perform fine adjustment using a range of functions. Image data can be processed so that the brightness of the image changes or so that the image appears sharper or softer. ■ Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast 1 Click the Brightness and Contrast button in the main dialog box. The Brightness and Contrast dialog box displays.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 78 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Adjusting an Image 2 Move each slide bar to the right or left to adjust the image. Brightness Moving the Brightness slide bar to the left makes the entire image darker, while moving it to the right makes the image brighter. 3 4 Contrast Moving the slide bar to the left reduces the contrast of the entire image, while moving it to the right increases the contrast.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 79 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Modifying an Image You can modify a scanned image so that it looks sharper or softer. Also, a Despeckle function allows you to remove speckling and make a scanned image appear cleaner. A function for inverting colors to produce a negative film is also available. 1 Click the Menu button in the main dialog box, select Image, and then select the desired function from the submenu. Sharpen Sharpens an image to make it clearer.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 80 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Applying Special Effects to an Image Special effects such as edge emphasis, line emphasis, pixelization, posterization, and low relief can be applied to a scanned image, creating an image with a feeling different from that of the original. 1 Click the Menu button in the main dialog box, select Enhance, and then select the desired function from the submenu. Edges... Emphasizes the edges of a photograph or line drawing. Lines...
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 81 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Applying Special Effects to an Image 2 Select a desired function from the list. The following is an example of the screen displayed when you select Edges. The operation is the same when any other function is selected. You can check the approximate result of the selection in the Preview Area. For details of each function, refer to the explanation displayed when you click the Help button.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 82 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Applying Special Effects to an Image 3 Note Once you are satisfied with the adjustment, click the OK button. To cancel an adjustment you have made, click the Menu button and then select Undo. Then, select either of the following: Last Only the function applied immediately before is cancelled. If you perform editing two or more times, only the function that you selected most recently is cancelled.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 83 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Other IS Scan Functions ■ White Level Calibration To achieve the correct color balance for an object to be scanned, an operation called White Level Calibration is required. When an image is scanned for the first time, or when the temperature of the scanner cartridge rises to a certain level, a message displays prompting you to place the white calibration sheet in the printer.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 84 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Other IS Scan Functions ■ Using the Online Help Clicking the Help button on the main dialog box displays helpful explanations of the functions of IS Scan. You can also display the Help by clicking the Menu button, then Help, and Help again.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 85 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Using the Copy Utility Use this utility to scan an object and then print the result immediately. Although the scanned image cannot be edited or saved, the process from scanning to printing is completed quickly and easily. ■ Installing the Copy Utility To use the Copy Utility, you must first copy the folder including the necessary files to any location. 1 Load the printer driver CD-ROM into the CD-ROM driver on your Macintosh.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 86 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Using the Copy Utility 3 Drag the Copy Utility for BJC-85 folder and copy it to any location. Now you can start the Copy Utility at any time. Note To use the Copy Utility, the printer driver and IS Scan scanner driver must also be installed. ■ Starting the Copy Utility 1 2 Plug in the printer and install the scanner cartridge. Click the Copy Utility for BJC-85 folder.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 87 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Using the Copy Utility 3 Click the Copy Utility icon.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 88 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Using the Copy Utility ■ Copying the Image 1 Click the Color or Black & White button according to the image to be scanned. 2 3 4 Select the paper size you are using in Paper Size. 5 Set Brightness, as necessary. Move the slide bar to the right and left to set the brightness. 6 Place the image to be copied in the printer, then click the Copy button. Select the number of copies to be output in Copies.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 89 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Using the Copy Utility Note • To print the same image again, click the Reprint button. • To copy another document with the same settings, click the Copy button and follow the instructions on the screen. • To perform copying with different settings, click the Reset button and follow the instructions on the screen. ■ Ending the Copy Utility To close the Copy utility, click the close box or the Quit button.
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01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 92 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Scanning Result Is Unsatisfactory ■ Scanned Image Blurred or Distorted CHECK 1 ARE YOU USING A CLEAR IMAGE FOR SCANNING? Blurry images are not suited for scanning. For best scanning results, always use a clear, sharp image. (The scanned image cannot be better than the original image.) CHECK 2 IS THE SCANNING HOLDER UNSTAINED AND UNDAMAGED? The scanning holder is bound to get dirty.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 93 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Scanning Result Is Unsatisfactory ■ Quality of Scanned Image Is Uneven The scanned image is coarse and/or blurry. CHECK IS THE RESOLUTION SETTING HIGH ENOUGH? Resolution determines the precision of the scanned image. The greater the number of dots used to draw an image, the higher the precision and the quality of the scanned image becomes. For a better quality image, select a greater number.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 94 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Scanning Result Is Unsatisfactory ■ White Portion Becomes Grayish CHECK 1 DID YOU PERFORM WHITE LEVEL CALIBRATION? Use White Level Calibration to maintain the correct color balance of scanned images.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 95 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Scanning Result Is Unsatisfactory CHECK 3 DID YOU SCAN A MONOCHROME GRAYSCALE SETTING? IMAGE USING THE COLOR OR If the Scanning Mode is set to Color or Grayscale, the scanner detects and scans even the grades of the density, and white may not be recognized as white. When you scan a monochrome image, always set Black & White in the Scanning Mode so the scanner can scan using only two values between white and black.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 96 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Scanning Result Is Unsatisfactory ■ Parts of an Image Missing or Not Aligned Properly CHECK 1 DID YOU PLACE AN IMAGE WITHIN THE PROPER SCANNING AREA? Check that the image you wish to scan is placed in the proper scanning area. CHECK 2 DID YOU SPECIFY THE SCANNING AREA CORRECTLY? If the Paper Size setting is smaller than the size of the image you scan, parts of the image will be missing.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 97 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Scanning Result Is Unsatisfactory ■ Image Contains Unexpected Colors, or Is Too Light or Too Dark The appearance of the scanned image is not what you expected, or the image is too light or too dark. CHECK 1 IS THE NUMBER COLOR? Windows 1 2 3 Macintosh 1 2 3 OF DISPLAY COLORS SET TO HIGH COLOR OR TRUE Check the number of display colors as follows. From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select Control Panel.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 98 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Scanning Result Is Unsatisfactory CHECK 2 IS COLOR MATCHING ENABLED? The colors displayed on your display may not match the actual scanned colors. Color Matching attains the best match between the colors displayed on your display and the actual colors in the scanned image. You can enable Color Matching when the Scanning Mode is set for Color. Windows 1 2 Check that Color Matching is enabled. Click the Custom Setting button.
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01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 100 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Scanner Cannot Be Used With a TWAIN-compatible Application Program ■ Cannot Launch IS Scan From Within the TWAIN-compatible Graphics Application Program CHECK DOES THE TWAIN-COMPATIBLE GRAPHICS APPLICATION PROGRAM YOU ARE USING SUPPORT THE LATEST 32-BIT TWAIN SPECIFICATIONS OR TWAIN SOURCE MANAGER (VERSION 1.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 101 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Scanner Cannot Be Used With a TWAIN-compatible Application Program ■ Cannot Transfer to TWAIN-compatible Graphics Application Program CHECK DOES THE TWAIN-COMPATIBLE GRAPHICS APPLICATION PROGRAM YOU ARE USING SUPPORT THE FILE FORMAT TYPE AND RESOLUTION OF THE IMAGE DATA? Some TWAIN-compatible graphics application programs support specific file format types and resolution settings only.
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01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 103 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Other Scanner Problems ■ Cannot Install Scanner Driver CHECK 1 Windows CHECK 2 DID YOU FOLLOW THE SCANNER DRIVER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS? Installing the IS Scan Software If an error occurred during installation and you had to shut down the installation procedure, you may not be able to install the scanner driver because Windows is no longer stable. Restart Windows and then reinstall the scanner software.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 104 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Other Scanner Problems Note • The drive name (E: for example) varies according to how your system is set up. CHECK 4 IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH THE CD-ROM? Windows The printer driver CD-ROM may be damaged. On the Windows desktop, double-click the My Computer icon then double-click the CD-ROM icon. If Windows cannot read the CD-ROM, call the Canon Customer Care Center for help. See your online BJC-85 User’s Manual for details.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 105 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Other Scanner Problems ■ Does Not Launch With Default Settings DID Windows YOU LAUNCH IS SCAN FROM A APPLICATION PROGRAM? CHECK TWAIN-COMPATIBLE GRAPHICS This problem occurs when IS Scan is launched from a TWAIN-compatible graphics application program.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 106 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Other Scanner Problems ■ Improper Colors Displayed in the Dialog Box CHECK IS THE NUMBER COLOR? Windows OF DISPLAY COLORS SET TO HIGH COLOR OR TRUE This problem occurs when IS Scan is launched from a TWAIN-compatible application program. If the problem is not solved, change the number of display colors of your computer. 1 2 3 From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select Control Panel.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 107 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Other Scanner Problems ■ Scanning Too Slow Scanning is requiring an unusually long time. CHECK ARE YOU USING A HIGHER RESOLUTION THAN REQUIRED? In order to scan an image, your computer must be able to receive a large amount of data. Therefore, the scanning speed varies according to the performance of the computer. To shorten the time required for scanning: • Use the appropriate resolution setting.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 108 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Other Scanner Problems ■ Communication Error Occurs CHECK 1 DID YOU LAUNCH WAS CLOSED? IS SCAN OR IS SCAN PLUS IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT Do not attempt to launch IS Scan or IS Scan Plus again immediately after it is closed. Wait for a few seconds and then launch again. CHECK 2 IS THE PRINTER PLUGGED IN AND READY? Check that the printer is plugged in and ready.
01-Optional IS-12.fm Page 109 Thursday, April 20, 2000 6:45 AM Other Scanner Problems ■ Error Message Appears CHECK REFER TO THE ONLINE HELP. Windows From the main IS Scan screen, select Contents from the Help menu, or press F1. Macintosh Open the online Help.
