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Contents (1/2) How to Use the Buttons in this Guide ............................ 2 Contents.......................................................................... 3 Chapter 1 Toolbox Basics What is the Toolbox? ...................................................... 5 Installing the Toolbox ..................................................... 6 System Requirements ............................................................ 6 Installing the Toolbox .......................................................
Contents (2/2) Saving to a File .............................................................. 29 Save Settings ................................................................. 30 Scanner Settings - Image Type ........................................... 30 Scanner Settings - Image Quality ....................................... 31 Scanner Settings - Paper Size ............................................. 31 Scanner Settings - Use the Scanner Driver to Make Advanced Settings ...............................
Chapter 1 Toolbox Basics What is the Toolbox? ScanGear Toolbox 3.0 (the Toolbox) is a program that makes your scanner faster and easier to use. Without the Toolbox, for example, you would have to perform each of the following steps if you wished to scan and display a page from a magazine in an image editing application program. Start the application program. Start the scanner driver program. Initiate the scan. Set the detailed scan settings. Close the driver program.
Chapter 1 Toolbox Basics Installing the Program This topic explains how to install the Toolbox program. System Requirements The following minimum requirements must be met to install the program. ■ Windows Supported System Software: Windows 98 Windows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition RAM: 64 MB or more Free Hard Disk Space: Approximately 10 MB (before installation) Display: 800 x 600 pixels High Color (16 bit) or higher ■ Macintosh Supported System Software: Mac OS 8.6, 9.0, 9.
Chapter 1 Toolbox Basics Starting/Closing the Toolbox (1/2) This topic explains how to start and close the Toolbox. e This will start the Toolbox and display its main window, which will appear similar to the example below. Important • Before starting the Toolbox program, confirm that ScanGear CS-U has been installed and the scanner correctly connected. Starting the Toolbox Use the following procedures to start the Toolbox.
Chapter 1 Toolbox Basics f Starting/Closing the Toolbox (2/2) Note • j Please see Chapter 3 “Using the Scanner Buttons” for instructions for using Toolbox with the Scan button on the scanner’s front panel. To close the program when you have opened a settings dialog, click the dialog’s [Cancel] button or close box, and then click the main window’s close box. Closing the Toolbox To close the Toolbox, click the close box on the main window.
Chapter 1 Toolbox Buttons (1/2) Toolbox Basics This topic introduces the buttons contained in the Toolbox’s main window. j See Chapter 2 “Using the Toolbox” for the instructions to adjust each button’s settings. ■ Scan-1 to Scan-3 Windows ■ Copy Scans and prints the image on a printer. ■ Mail After scanning, it starts a linked mail program and creates a new message with the image file attached.
Chapter 1 Toolbox Basics f Toolbox Buttons (2/2) Note ■ Other Buttons (Windows) Click here to close the Toolbox. • You can link other programs to the Scan-1, Scan-2 and Scan-3 buttons. j See “Linking to Other Application Programs” topic in Chapter 4. Click here and click an object to open its help topic. Click here to minimize the window. ■ Settings The Settings button can be used to set the functions performed by the Scan button on the scanner’s front panel.
Chapter 1 Toolbox Basics Windows and Macintosh Since the Windows and Macintosh versions of the Toolbox’s windows were designed to be virtually identical and are operated in similar ways, only the Windows version is shown in the detailed explanations of the Toolbox functions, which start from the next chapter. A separate explanation is provided for Macintosh users in the rare cases where the Macintosh settings differ from those shown for Windows.
Chapter 2 Using the Toolbox Copying (Printing) This function scans and prints the image in a single integrated step. Follow the procedures below to start copying an image. A dialog like the one below will display. • Start the Toolbox and click the [Copy] button. The settings in this dialog are explained on the following pages.
Chapter 2 Using the Toolbox Copy Settings (1/5) This topic explains the settings in the Copy dialog. Scanner Settings - Image Type Select a scanning mode. Black and White: Scans and expresses the image in two colors, black and white. Grayscale: Scans and expresses the image in black and white and various shades of gray between these two colors. The result is similar to a monochrome image.
Chapter 2 Using the Toolbox Copy Settings (2/5) Scanner Settings - Image Quality This setting determines the resolution (fineness) at which a scanned image is reproduced. Draft (150 dpi/75 dpi): Scans at 150 dpi when Black and White or Grayscale mode is selected. Scans at 75 dpi in Color mode. Standard (300 dpi/150 dpi): Scans at 300 dpi when Black and White or Grayscale mode is selected. Scans at 150 dpi in Color mode.
Chapter 2 Using the Toolbox Copy Settings (3/5) Scanner Settings - Brightness You can adjust the brightness by dragging the tab left or right. Moving it left darkens the image and moving it right brightens it. f Note • This category sets the threshold value for black and white when the Black and White option is selected in the Image type category.
Chapter 2 Using the Toolbox Copy Settings (4/5) Printer Settings (Windows) These categories control the settings used to print the image on a printer. (See the next page for the Macintosh settings.) Paper size: Sets the size of paper on which the image will be printed. Number of copies: Sets the number of copies to print (up to a maximum of 99). Printer: Sets the printer used for printing. Click the [Properties] button to open a dialog allowing you to set detailed printer settings.
Chapter 2 Using the Toolbox Copy Settings (5/5) Printer Settings (Macintosh) These categories control the settings used to print the image on a printer. (See the previous page for the Windows settings.) Number of copies: Sets the number of copies to print (up to a maximum of 99). Choose Printer: Opens the Chooser window and allows you to select a printer. Page Setup: Opens the paper settings dialog, which allows you to select paper options, such as the paper size and orientation.
Chapter 2 Using the Toolbox Sending Mail This function scans an item and sends it as an image file attachment to a mail program. Follow the procedures below to start mailing an image. A dialog like the one below will display. • Start the Toolbox and click the [Mail] button. e Important • With Windows and some mail programs, you may be required to enable the “MAPI” settings in the program itself. The settings in this dialog are explained on the following pages.
Chapter 2 Using the Toolbox Mail Settings (1/6) This topic explains the settings in the Mail dialog. Scanner Settings - Image Type (Windows) Select a scanning mode. Black and White: Scans and expresses the image in two colors, black and white. Grayscale: Scans and expresses the image in black and white and various shades of gray between these two colors. The result is similar to a monochrome image.
Chapter 2 Mail Settings (2/6) Using the Toolbox Scanner Settings - Image Type (Macintosh) Select a scanning mode. Black and White/Grayscale: Scans and expresses the image in black and white and various shades of gray between these two colors. The result is similar to a monochrome image. Color (Magazine): Scans with the Descreen function turned on (see the Note on this page) and expresses the image in color.
Chapter 2 Using the Toolbox Mail Settings (3/6) Scanner Settings - Upper Limit of Attached File When image files are exchanged by email, it is important to constrain the image file size to a certain extent to reduce the time required to send and receive the file and alleviate the burden on the mail server and network. This category sets the upper file size for image file attachments (after compression) to one of the following options: 150 KB, 300 KB, 600 KB or 900 KB.
Chapter 2 Using the Toolbox Mail Settings (4/6) Scanner Settings - Image Quality This setting determines the resolution (fineness) at which a scanned image is reproduced. The options will change according to the maximum file size set for attachments. e Important • This setting is not available when the Color (Auto crop) option is selected in the Image type category. The scan resolution will also be automatically adjusted to suit the maximum file size set for attachments.
Chapter 2 Using the Toolbox Mail Settings (5/6) Saving Scanned Images - File name This setting allows you to set the root of the file name assigned to image files. f Note • The first scanned image is saved with the root name. From the second, the file is saved under the same root name, successive four-digit numbers are added to the root, starting from 0001. • The file name extension (.jpg or .png) is added automatically.
Chapter 2 Using the Toolbox Mail Settings (6/6) Link Scanned Images to This setting selects the mail program to which the image files are sent. The name of the mail program in use will appear in the box. If no mail program is displayed or you wish to select a different program, click the [Set...] button Select the mail program you wish to use from the dialog and click the [OK] button. If your mail program does not appear in the list, select the None (Attached by hand) option.
Chapter 2 Using the Toolbox Using the OCR Function This function scans an item, starts the OCR program and sends the image file to the OCR program. Follow the procedure below to start the OCR function. A dialog like the one below will display. • Start the Toolbox and click the [OCR] button. The settings in this dialog are explained on the following pages.
Chapter 2 Using the Toolbox OCR Settings (1/3) This topic explains the settings in the OCR dialog. Scanner Settings - Image Type Select a scanning mode. Black and White: Scans and expresses the image in two colors, black and white. Black and White (OCR): (Windows only) Scans with optimal settings for text that produces a sharper image than the standard black and white mode. Grayscale: (Windows only) Scans and expresses the image in black and white and various shades of gray between these two colors.
Chapter 2 Using the Toolbox OCR Settings (2/3) Saving Scanned Images - File name This setting allows you to set the root of the file name assigned to image files. f Note • The first scanned image is saved with the root name. From the second, the file is saved under the same root name, successive four-digit numbers are added to the root, starting from 0001. • The file name extension is added automatically.
Chapter 2 Using the Toolbox OCR Settings (3/3) Link Scanned Images To This setting allows you to select the OCR program used to convert the images to text. The name of the OCR program in use will appear in the box. If you installed the OCR program from the CanoScan Setup CD-ROM, its name will appear here. If you wish to select a different program, click the [Set...] button. Select your OCR program from the dialog that appears and click the [OK] button.
Chapter 2 Using the Toolbox Saving to a File This function scans and saves the image file to disk. Follow the procedures below to start saving an image. A dialog like the one below will display. • Start the Toolbox and click the [Save] button. The settings in this dialog are explained on the following pages.
Chapter 2 Using the Toolbox Save Settings (1/4) This topic explains the settings in the Save dialog. Scanner Settings - Image Type Select a scanning mode. Black and White: Scans and expresses the image in two colors, black and white. Grayscale: Scans and expresses the image in black and white and various shades of gray between these two colors. The result is similar to a monochrome image.
Chapter 2 Save Settings (2/4) Using the Toolbox Scanner Settings - Image Quality This setting determines the resolution (fineness) at which a scanned image is reproduced. Resolutions from 75 to 1200 dpi are available with this setting. e Important • This setting is not available when the Color (Multi-Photo Mode) is selected in the Image type category.
Chapter 2 Using the Toolbox Save Settings (3/4) Saving Scanned Images - File name This setting allows you to set the root of the file name assigned to image files. f Note • The first scanned image is saved with the root name. From the second, the file is saved under the same root name, successive four-digit numbers are added to the root, starting from 0001. • The file name extension is added automatically.
Chapter 2 Using the Toolbox Save Settings (4/4) Scan Button When you click the [Scan] button on the Save dialog, the scanner will begin to scan and save the image file to disk. f Note • Click the [Defaults] button to restore all the categories to the default options. • Click the [Apply] button to save the settings. • Click the [Cancel] button to return to the Toolbox’s main window.
Chapter 2 Using the Toolbox Using the Scan-1 – Scan-3 Buttons These functions scan and send the scanned image to a linked application program. If you installed all the programs on the CanoScan Setup CD-ROM, the Scan-1 button will already be linked to PhotoBase and the Scan-2 button to PhotoStudio. Follow the procedures below to start using one of the linked functions. A dialog like the one below will display. • Start the Toolbox and click the appropriate button.
Chapter 2 Using the Toolbox Settings for the Scan-1 – Scan-3 Buttons (1/4) This topic explains the settings in the dialogs for the Scan-1 – Scan-3 buttons. Scanner Settings - Image Type Select a scanning mode. Black and White: Scans and expresses the image in two colors, black and white. Grayscale: Scans and expresses the image in black and white and various shades of gray between these two colors. The result is similar to a monochrome image.
Chapter 2 Settings for the Scan-1 – Scan-3 Buttons (2/4) Using the Toolbox Scanner Settings - Image Quality This setting determines the resolution (fineness) at which a scanned image is reproduced. Resolutions from 75 to 1200 dpi are available with this setting. e Important • This setting is not available when the Color (Multi-Photo Mode) is selected in the Image type category.
Chapter 2 Using the Toolbox Settings for the Scan-1 – Scan-3 Buttons (3/4) Saving Scanned Images - File name This setting allows you to set the root of the file name assigned to image files. f Note • The first scanned image is saved with the root name. From the second, the file is saved under the same root name, successive four-digit numbers are added to the root, starting from 0001. • The file name extension is added automatically.
Chapter 2 Using the Toolbox Settings for the Scan-1 – Scan-3 Buttons (4/4) Link Scanned Images To This setting allows you to set the application program associated with the button. The name of the application program in use will appear in the box. If you wish to link a different program, click the [Set...] button. Select the application program and click the [OK] button. j For details, see the “Linking to Other Application Programs” topic in Chapter 4 .
Chapter 3 Using the Scanner Buttons Using the Scanner Buttons (1/3) Pressing any one of the three buttons on the scanner’s front panel will start the Toolbox, display the settings dialog associated with that button and immediately initiate the scan. Macintosh Scanner Front Panel With a simple “push of a button,” you can quickly and effortlessly start an entire scanning procedure. The symbols in this space show which scanner button is assigned to which Toolbox function.
Chapter 3 Using the Scanner Buttons Using the Scanner Buttons (2/3) What Happens when a Scanner Button is Pressed? The following complete procedure is carried out when you press any one of the scanner buttons even if the Toolbox is not running yet. A scanner button is pressed. Toolbox is started and its main window displays. The settings dialog for the assigned function appears. The scan is initiated. The function assigned to the button is executed.
Chapter 3 Using the Scanner Buttons Using the Scanner Buttons (3/3) What Scan Settings Are Used? You may wish to know what settings are used when a scan is initiated by simply pressing a scanner button. What image type is selected? What are the Image quality and Paper size settings? Changing Settings after a Button Has Been Pressed If you decide to change the scan settings after a scanner button has been pressed, click the [Cancel] button on the Scanning progress dialog before the scan finishes.
Chapter 3 Using the Scanner Buttons Changing the Functions of Scanner Buttons (1/2) The scanner buttons can be assigned to a different Toolbox function. For example, people that find themselves needing to scan numerous items and save them as image files to a particular folder may wish to assign the Save function to the (Scan) button. 3. Click the arrow of the list box under the scanner button to which you wish to assign the function and select the desired function from the list.
Chapter 3 Using the Scanner Buttons 4. Click the [OK] button. Changing the Functions of Scanner Buttons (2/2) This will change the button’s function. f Note • Selecting the [Show Toolbox] option as the button function causes the Toolbox main window (the window shown above) to display when that button is pressed. • Click the [Defaults] button to restore the settings to the default options.
Chapter 4 Useful Hints Selecting a Scanner This topic explains how to select a scanner if more than one scanner associated with the Toolbox is connected to the computer. 1. 2. 3. 44 4. Click the [OK] button. Start the Toolbox. The main window will display. Click the [Settings] button. Click the arrow button in the list box at the right of the Scanner category (for Macintosh, it is the Driver category) and select the scanner.
Chapter 4 Useful Hints Linking to Other Application Programs (1/2) This topic explains the procedure for linking or changing the application program started by the Scan-1 – Scan-3 buttons. e 3. Click the [Set...] button. Important • Application programs that do not support image files cannot be linked. f Note • Only Color (24 bit), Grayscale (8 bit), and Black and White (1 bit) image files can be transferred from the Toolbox to an application program.
Chapter 4 Useful Hints Linking to Other Application Programs (2/2) Macintosh The application program’s icon will appear as the Toolbox’s button. f 5. 46 Confirm that the desired application program is displayed and click the [Apply] button. Contents Index w w Note • You can input a custom name if you click the name area beneath the button of a linked application program. You can type the name from the keyboard up to eight letters. Press the [Enter] or [return] key after inputting the name.
Appendices File Formats You can select the format of the files in which scanned images are saved by the Toolbox. This topic explains the various characteristics of the different file formats. ■ BMP File This is the standard Windows bitmap file format. It is supported by most Windows application programs. This format is frequently selected when an image file will only be used in a Windows environment. The “.bmp” file name extension is generally assigned to this format.
Appendices Uninstalling the Toolbox Please use the following procedures if you ever need to remove the Toolbox program from your computer. Windows e Important • You must log in as the Administrator in Windows 2000 Professional in order to uninstall a program. 1. Macintosh 1. Drag the [ScanGear Toolbox] folder and drop it onto the Trash icon. This is all that is required to uninstall the Toolbox program. Empty the Trash as required and restart your Macintosh.
Index (1/2) Scan-1 9, 34, 45 Scan-2 9, 34, 45 Scan-3 9, 34, 45 Scanner Buttons 5, 10, 39-43 Select (Macintosh) 23, 24, 27, 28, 33, 37, 38 Set 24, 28, 38 Settings 10, 44 A Apply Button 16, 17, 24, 28, 33, 38 Attachments 18-24 B Balloon Help 10 Black and White 13, 19, 30, 35 BMP 47 Brightness 13 Buttons 9-10 Apply 16, 17, 24, 28, 33, 38 Browse (Windows) 23, 27, 32, 37 Cancel 8, 16, 17, 24, 28, 33, 38 Choose Printer (Macintosh) 17 Close Box 8 Copy 9, 12-17 Copy (Scanner) 39-43 Defaults 16, 17, 24, 28, 33, 38
Index (2/2) M Mail 18-24 Mail Settings Dialog 18-24 Main Window 7 MAPI Settings 18, 24, 40 Microsoft Outlook 24 Microsoft Outlook Express 24 Moiré 13, 19, 30, 35 Multi-Photo Mode (ScanGear CS-U) 15, 31, 36 Multiple Photos 30, 35 Q Quitting the Toolbox 7 N None (Attached by hand) 24 Number of Copies 16, 17 R OCR Button 25-28 OCR Settings Dialog 25-28 P Paper Size 14, 20, 31, 36 PhotoBase 9, 34, 40 PhotoStudio 9, 34 PICT 47 PNG 21, 47 Printer Settings 16, 17 Choose Printer 17 BJ Cartridge 16 Contents In
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