English Quick Start Guide Be sure to install the software programs before connecting the scanner to the computer! Setup and Scanning Check the Package Contents 3 p. Install the Software 4 Windows p. Macintosh p. 5 6 Unlock the Scanning Unit p. Connect the Scanner p. Try Scanning p. 7 8 Try the Additional Features Using the Scanner Buttons p.11 Scanning Film 12 p.
Guide to the Manuals Open the Package Quick Start Guide (this guide) This guide describes a series of processes, from opening the package to using the scanner. READ THIS GUIDE FIRST! Scanning Guide (HTML format manual) HTML Refer to this guide when you have finished setting up the scanner according to the procedures in the Quick Start Guide. It describes how to utilize the scanner with the bundled software, and how to solve problems when they occur.
English Check the Package Contents Scanner and Accessories Scanner USB Interface Cable AC Adapter Film Guides (for film strips and slides) Documents and Software Programs • Quick Start Guide (this guide) • Additional Documents • CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM ScanGear CS (25 MB / 5 MB) - Scanner Driver It allows you to scan and load images from the scanner.
Install the Software (Windows) • With Windows XP/2000, you should log on with an administrator user name when you install or uninstall software programs. 1 Turn the computer on. If the "Found New Hardware Wizard" or "Add New Hardware Wizard" appears, click [Cancel]. 2 Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in the drive. After you select your language, the CanoScan Setup Utility main menu will display. 3 Click [Install the Software]. Read the SOFTWARE USER LICENSE AGREEMENT.
English Install the Software (Macintosh) 1 Turn the computer on. If the “...Would you like to look for the software on the Internet?” appears, click [Cancel]. 2 Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in the drive. After you select your language, the CanoScan Setup Utility main menu will display. If no window displays, double-click the CD-ROM icon, then the Setup icon. 3 Click [Install the Software]. Read the SOFTWARE USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. Click [Yes] if you accept the terms.
Unlock the Scanning Unit • Unlock the scanning unit before connecting the scanner to the computer. If it is left locked, a malfunction or other problem may occur. 1 Peel the seals from the scanner. 2 Gently turn the scanner over. 3 Push the lock switch toward the unlock mark ( ). Lock Switch Unlock Mark 4 Return the scanner to a horizontal position. • When transporting the scanner, always lock the scanning unit by pushing the lock switch toward the lock mark ( ).
English Connect the Scanner • Confirm that the scanning unit is unlocked. (P.6) 1 Peel the caution seal from the back of the scanner. 2 Connect the FAU cable to the scanner. 3 Connect the scanner to the computer with the supplied USB interface cable. Wide Flat Connector FAU Cable FAU Cable USB Interface Cable Small Square Connector 4 Attach the supplied AC adapter to the scanner. AC Adapter • Only use the USB interface cable and the AC adapter provided with the scanner.
Try Scanning The following steps explain how to scan with ArcSoft PhotoStudio. 1 Place a photo or a picture on the glass by aligning its top edge with the alignment mark, and close the document cover. Top Alignment Mark Bottom Windows 2 Select [Start], [Programs] or [All Programs], [ArcSoft PhotoStudio] and [PhotoStudio 5]. Macintosh 2 Double-click the [Applications (Mac OS 9)] and [PhotoStudio] folder and the [PhotoStudio] icon. PhotoStudio will start. PhotoStudio will start.
Windows Macintosh 3 Click the Acquire icon 3 Click the Acquire icon ScanGear CS will start. ScanGear CS will start. If an error message appears, click the [File] menu, choose [Select Source], select your scanner model name and click the [Select] button. When the [Select Source] dialog displays, select [ScanGear CS 8.1] and click the [OK] button. or click the [File] menu and select [Acquire]. or click the [File] menu and select [Import...]. 4 In the [Select source] category, select [Platen].
Try Scanning 7 Click [Scan]. The final scan will start. 8 Click or (close box) in the ScanGear CS window to close it. The scanned image will appear in the PhotoStudio window. 9 Save the scanned image. Click the [File] menu and select [Save As]. Select the folder where you wish to store the image file, enter a file name, select a file type (JPG format is recommended) and click [Save]. 10 Click or (close box) in the PhotoStudio window to close it.
You can use the four convenient buttons on the front of the scanner to scan and perform related tasks easily with a single touch of the button. Place an item on the scanner before pressing a button. • To use these buttons, ScanGear CS, CanoScan Toolbox, ArcSoft PhotoBase and Presto! PageManager (Windows) / Acrobat Reader (Macintosh) should be installed from the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM.
Scanning Film You can scan 35 mm film (film strips or slides) with this scanner. Positioning the Film Use the following procedures to insert the film into the film guide. 1 Remove the protective sheet from the document cover. cd Slide the protective sheet up and out to free it from the tabs at the top. ef Slide the sheet up again and out to free it from the tabs at the bottom.
3 Place the loaded film guide on the scanner platen. Align the tab on the side of the film guide with the FILM mark on the platen. Calibration Slot • Do not block the calibration slot on the film guide when you are scanning film. Colors will not scan correctly if the calibration slot is obstructed. 4 Close the document cover. • You can purchase the Accessory Kit for CanoScan 8000F (AK-8000F) if the protective sheet or film guides are lost or damaged.
Scanning Film Simple Mode 3 In the [Select source] category, select [Film]. 4 In the [Film type] category, select [Nega/Sleeve] or [Posi/Sleeve]. • Only film strips can be scanned in Simple mode. To scan slides, switch to the Advanced mode by clicking the [Advanced Mode] button on the bottom right of the window. Advanced Mode 3 Select the film type in the [Select source] category. Select an option from the following.
5 Click [Preview]. 6 Place a check mark beside the number(s) of the frame(s) to be scanned and click [Scan]. At first, a check mark only appears beside the first frame. You can scan multiple frames in one step if you place check marks beside the numbers of each frame you wish to include. The scanner will start scanning the items. When the scan is complete, click the ScanGear CS close box ( (Windows) or (Macintosh)). The scanned image will appear in ArcSoft PhotoStudio. 7 Save the scanned image.
Specifications CanoScan 8000F Scanner Type Flatbed Scanning Element CCD 6-line color Light Source Cold cathode fluorescent lamp Optical Resolution 2400 x 4800 dpi Selectable Resolution Scanning Bit Depth Scanning Speed*2 (Photo or Document) Scanning Speed*2 (Film) 25 - 9600 dpi (ScanGear CS) Color Grayscale 16 bit input / 16 bit*1 or 8 bit output Color 10.8 msec./line (1200 dpi), 10.8 msec./line (2400 dpi) Grayscale,B&W 10.8 msec./line (1200 dpi), 10.8 msec.
English System Information This form should be used to record the operating environment for the purchased scanner. If any problems occur with the scanner, you will need this information when you contact our Customer Support Help Desk. Be sure to record the information and store it in a safe location. • This information is also required to request a repair under warranty. Make sure you record the information and store it in a safe location.