Canon Color Image Scanner CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U Product Guide
Use of a shielded cable with the ferrite core(s) provided with the scanner is necessary to comply with the technical requirements of the EMC Directive. Warning When you use this product, you should pay attention to the following legal issues: • Scanning of certain documents, such as bank notes (bank bills), government bonds and public certificates, may be prohibited by law and may result in criminal and/or civil liability.
Table of Contents Handling and Care of the Scanner Safety Precautions .................................................................................... 5 Setup and Operating Conditions ................................................................... 7 Before Transporting the Scanner .................................................................. 8 Care and Maintenance ................................................................................... 9 Guide to the Software ScanGear CS-U .........
Handling and Care of the Scanner This section describes the general precautions for using the scanner. Please be sure to read each section for safe handling and operation. Safety Precautions .................................................................................... 5 Setup and Operating Conditions ................................................................... 7 Before Transporting the Scanner .................................................................. 8 Care and Maintenance ...........
Safety Precautions Please read and take note of the following precautions before using the equipment. WARNING Indicates a warning concerning operations that may lead to death or injury to persons if not performed correctly. In order to use the equipment safely, always pay attention to these warnings. CAUTION Indicates a caution concerning operations that may lead to injury to persons or damage to property if not performed correctly.
General Handling Precautions WARNING • Do not take apart or modify the equipment. Fire or electrical shock may result from improper handling of its components. • If you hear unusual noises, see smoke, feel excessive heat or smell anything unusual, immediately unplug the USB cable and contact your retailer or Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Continued use may result in fires or electrical shock. • Do not use flammable sprays near this equipment.
Setup and Operating Conditions • Please use in an area where the following temperature and humidity conditions can be met. Surrounding temperature: 5 degrees - 35 degrees C (41 degrees - 95 degrees F) Surrounding humidity: 10% - 90% RH (without condensation) • Make certain there is plenty of clear space around the scanner. Looking straight down on the scanner Approx. 10 cm (4 in) Approx. 20 cm (8 in) Approx. 20 cm (8 in) Approx. 10 cm (4 in) Approx. 20 cm (8 in) Approx.
Before Transporting the Scanner Always lock the scanning unit by pushing the lock switch toward the lock mark before moving or transporting the scanner. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 1. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer. 2. Confirm the position of the scanning unit.
Care and Maintenance Clean off the dirt and dust that adheres to the exterior, document glass and document cover of the scanner during the course of ordinary operation using the following procedures. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 1. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer. 2.
Guide to the Software This section introduces to the software programs bundled with the scanner. For detailed instructions of each program, please read the respective PDF manuals contained in the CD-ROM. The screen shots in this manual are taken from the Windows platform, unless otherwise noted. Guide to the Software ScanGear CS-U .......................................................................... 11 ScanGear Toolbox ....................................................................
ScanGear CS-U ScanGear CS-U is the specialized driver software that allows you to scan and load images from the scanner. It cannot be used as a stand-alone program. And must be started within an application program. Simple Mode All you need to do is selecting the Image Type to scan immediately at the optimal settings. Image Type Toolbar Adjust images easily with the zoom, rotate and auto crop buttons, etc. Preview Button Previews items and displays the results in the preview area.
ScanGear CS-U Features • Scan with the optimal settings just by selecting the Image Type to suit your purposes in the Simple Mode • Adjust various settings, such as the color mode, resolution, color balance and brightness, in the Advanced Mode • Initiate various functions with the single press of a toolbar button • See the image clearly in the large, easy-to-see preview area Starting ScanGear CS-U Select ScanGear CS-U as a TWAIN driver (Windows) or plug-in (Macintosh) from PhotoStudio, PhotoBase or other c
ScanGear Toolbox ScanGear Toolbox is a convenient program used to scan images, copy (print), attach images to e-mail messages, or save images in a few simple steps. ScanGear Toolbox Toolbar Copy Button Scans an image and sends it to a printer. Mail Button Scans an image and attaches it to an e-mail. OCR Button Scans newspaper, magazine or book content, for converting into text for a word processor. Save Button Scans and saves images.
How to Use the Funtions • Example: Copy (Print) 1. Click the [Copy] button. 2. The Scan settings dialog appears. Make settings as required. Image type Select an image type from the menu. If you select [Color(Autocrop)], the photo is automatically cropped. Image quality Select a scanning resolution from [Draft], [Good], [High] and [Super High]. Paper size Select a size of the document you will scan. If you select [Custom], the Paper size setting window will appear to input the accurate document size. 3.
ArcSoft PhotoStudio PhotoStudio is an image editing program that can be used to load images from scanners and digital cameras and process them with editing, retouching tools, special effects and enhancements. Apply Special Effects Scan Stitch Starting PhotoStudio and the Driver Software Windows 1. Click the Windows [Start] button and select [Programs], [ArcSoft PhotoStudio 2000] and [PhotoStudio 2000]. PhotoStudio will start. 2.
ArcSoft PhotoBase PhotoBase is an image database program that can create and edit image albums, perform image searches and create slide shows. It also handles sound and video files. The Windows version can prepare images for pasting into web sites or send images as attachments for email. Create Albums Paste Images into Web Pages (Windows) Starting ArcSoft PhotoBase and the Driver Software Windows 1. Click the Windows [Start] button and select [Programs], [ArcSoft PhotoBase] and [PhotoBase].
ScanSoft OmniPage ScanSoft OmniPage Pro (Windows) / SE (Macintosh) is an optical character recognition (OCR) program that converts characters scanned from a book, magazine or newspaper into text data for editing or digital transmission. After conversion, the text can be edited with word processors and similar programs. Windows Macintosh Starting OmniPage and the Driver Software Windows When you install OmniPage Pro, the Add Scanner Wizard will display.
Precautions for Scanning at High Resolutions Please note that file sizes increase almost exponentially as the resolution is raised when scanning in color mode. Scanning at high resolutions may require more time for scanning and image processing. You are recommended to avoid raising the resolution beyond the minimum requirement to scan in color mode. File Size Estimates for Scanning an A4 Size Original in Color - 75 dpi 100 dpi 150 dpi 300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi 1.6 MB 2.8 MB 6.3 MB 25.
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