TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 2 Scanner Driver Guide 3 MF6500 Series Troubleshooting Appendix 4 Table of Contents Index Please read this guide before operating this equipment. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 2 Manuals for the Machine ● Machine Set-Up ● Software Installation Troubleshooting Starter Guide 3 Appendix 4 ● ● ● ● Basic Features Maintenance Machine Settings Specifications ● ● ● ● Advanced Features Network and Remote User Interface System Monitor Reports and Lists ● Scanning Features Table of Contents Index Basic Guide Advanced Guide Scanner Driver Guide (This Document) ● To view the manuals in PDF format, Adobe Reader/Adobe
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 2 Troubleshooting 3 Appendix 4 Legal Notices Trademarks Canon and the Canon logo are trademarks of Canon Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other product and brand names are registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Copyright Copyright © 2006 by Canon Inc. All rights reserved.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document Table of Contents 2 Manuals for the Machine ................................................................................i 3 Legal Notices ................................................................................................. ii 4 How to Use This Guide................................................................................ vii Troubleshooting Appendix Using the Top Page .............................................
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction Scanning a Document 1 2 Scanning a Document ................................................................................................... 2-1 2 Scanning with [Start] on the Machine ........................................................ 2-4 Setting the Scanning Function for [Start] ................................................... 2-5 Troubleshooting 3 Setting Up [Start] to Operate in a Different Way from [Save] ..............
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF ........................... 2-21 Switching between Simple Mode and Advanced Mode .................... 2-21 2 Using Simple Mode ........................................................................... 2-21 Using Advanced Mode ...................................................................... 2-24 Troubleshooting 3 Appendix 4 Specifying the Parameters of a Scan ........................
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction Scanning a Document 1 4 Appendix......................................................................................................................... 4-1 2 Scanner Specifications .............................................................................. 4-2 Glossary .................................................................................................... 4-3 Troubleshooting 3 Index .............................................................
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 2 Troubleshooting How to Use This Guide ■ Using the Top Page 3 Returns to the last page opened. Displays the previous or next page. Returns to the top page. Appendix 4 TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 2 Scanner Driver Guide 3 MF6500 Series Troubleshooting Appendix 4 Table of Contents Index Please read this guide before operating this equipment.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document ■ Using the Chapter Topic List Returns to the last page opened. Displays the previous or next page. Returns to the top page. 2 Troubleshooting 3 TOP Back Appendix Previous Next Introduction 4 1 Scanning a Document 2 Troubleshooting 1 Introduction Where to Find Help .................................................................................. 1-2 3 System Requirements ...........................................................
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction Scanning a Document 1 The following symbols are used throughout the manuals for the machine and indicate the warnings, cautions and notes you should keep in mind when using the machine. 2 Indicates a warning that may lead to death or serious injury if not observed. Troubleshooting 3 Appendix WARNING CAUTION Explains how to avoid actions that could injure you or damage your machine. NOTE 4 Explains operating restrictions and how to avoid minor difficulties.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 2 Troubleshooting 1 Introduction Where to Find Help .................................................................................. 1-2 3 System Requirements ............................................................................. 1-3 4 Checking Installation...............................................................................
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 2 Troubleshooting 3 Where to Find Help When you encounter a problem during installation of the driver software or while operating your machine, consult the following: In This Manual Appendix 4 See Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting.” In the Basic Guide See Chapter 12, “Troubleshooting.” In the Advanced Guide See Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting.” Readme.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 2 Troubleshooting 3 Appendix 4 System Requirements General – IBM or IBM-compatible PC – PC equipped with a USB port and the USB class driver installed Microsoft Windows 98, 98SE CPU: Intel Pentium® processor or higher Memory: 128 MB or more NOTE The USB 2.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 2 Checking Installation Check if the driver is installed successfully. 1. Troubleshooting 3 Open the [Scanners and Cameras] folder (Windows 98/2000: the [Scanners and Cameras Properties] dialog box). Click [start] on the Windows task bar → select [Control Panel] → [Scanners and Cameras] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel] → double-click [Scanners and Cameras]).
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 2 Troubleshooting 2 Scanning a Document Scanning with [Start] on the Machine ................................................... 2-4 3 Setting the Scanning Function for [Start] ............................................. 2-5 4 Setting Up [Start] to Operate in a Different Way from [Save]...................................................................... 2-5 Appendix Setting Up [Start] in the [Settings] Dialog Box ........
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction Scanning a Document 1 External Program (Mail Program) ......................... 2-14 2 Confirmation of the Scanned Image and Exif Settings (Confirm the Scanned Image) .............................. 2-14 Troubleshooting 3 Appendix 4 Scanning an Image from an Application ............................................. 2-16 Creating One PDF File from Two or More Pages ................................ 2-17 Scanning a Large Document ..................................
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction Scanning a Document 1 Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only)............................. 2-43 2 Scanning from the [Scanner and Camera Wizard] Dialog Box ............................................................ 2-43 Scanning from an Application...............................
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 2 Scanning with [Start] on the Machine You can scan documents and transmit the scanned data to your computer using the operation panel of the machine. Troubleshooting 3 Appendix 4 NOTE Your machine must be connected via USB and the USB scanner driver must be loaded to scan. This machine does not support network scanning. 1. Set documents. 2. Press [SCAN] on the machine. 3. Press [Start] on the machine.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 2 Troubleshooting 3 Appendix 4 Setting the Scanning Function for [Start] When you scan for the first time using [Start] on the machine, scanning will occur in the same way as when you click [Save] in the MF Toolbox. You can change the scanning function set for [Start] on the machine. 2. Drag the select. mark over the button you want to ■ Setting Up [Start] to Operate in a Different Way from [Save] 1.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction Scanning a Document 1 ■ Setting Up [Start] in the [Settings] Dialog Box 2 In the MF Toolbox, click [Settings] to open the [Settings] dialog box. From the drop-down list, select the scanning function you want to link [Start] to, then click [OK]. Troubleshooting 3. Select [Properties] from the [File] menu. (Windows 98/2000: Click [Properties].) 3 Appendix 4 ■ Setting Up [Start] in the [Scanners and Cameras] Folder 1.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 2 Troubleshooting 3 4. Specify an action for [Start]. On Windows XP: Select the [Events] tab → select the option corresponding to your machine from [Select an event] → select the operation for [Start] in [Actions] → click [OK]. On Windows 98/Me/2000: Select the [Events] tab → select the option corresponding to your machine from [Scanner events] → select the operation for [Start] in [Send to this application] → click [OK].
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document Scanning with the MF Toolbox 2 You can scan a document using the buttons on the MF Toolbox. 3 1. Set documents. 2. On the Windows desktop, double-click the [Canon MF Toolbox 4.9] icon to open the MF Toolbox. Troubleshooting Appendix 4 A dialog box appears for each of the buttons. You can also open the MF Toolbox by clicking [start] on the Windows task bar → [(All) Programs] → [Canon] → [MF Toolbox 4.9] → [Toolbox 4.9]. 3.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 4. For details, see “MF Toolbox Settings,” on p. 2-10. If you want to keep the same settings for future scans, click [Apply] before clicking [Start]. 2 Troubleshooting 3 Specify the required settings. 5. Click [Start]. If you select [Display the Scanner Driver] in step 4, the [ScanGear MF] dialog box will appear. Appendix 4 7. Click [Scan].
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document MF Toolbox Settings ■ Scanner Settings 2 You can specify the scanning mode, resolution, document size, and file size of the scanned image. Troubleshooting 3 [Select Source] Appendix 4 Selects where the document is placed ([Platen Glass], [ADF], or [Auto Mode]). NOTE When [Auto Mode] is selected, the document in the ADF is automatically scanned. If there is no document in the ADF, the document on the platen glass will be scanned.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document [Paper Size] 2 Troubleshooting 3 Appendix 4 [Orientation] (Original Orientation) Selects the size of the document to be scanned. Selecting [Custom] opens the [Paper Size Settings] dialog box which enables you to set the custom paper size.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document [Upper Limit of Attached File] 2 Troubleshooting 3 Appendix [Image Quality] 4 [Display the Scanner Driver] Selects an approximate upper size limit (after compression) for the image you will send. For an ordinary mail message, [150 KB] is recommended. You can specify this item when scanning using the [Mail] button and [JPEG/Exif] is selected in [Save as Type]. Selects the scan quality (resolution).
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document NOTE [PDF Settings] Opens the [PDF Settings] dialog box which enables you to make advanced settings of the PDF file (see “Creating One PDF File from Two or More Pages,” on p. 2-17). [Save Scanned Image to] Shows the location to save the scanned images. To change the location, click [Browse] → select a folder → click [OK].
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction Scanning a Document 1 ■ External Program (Mail Program) 2 When scanning using the [OCR], [PDF], [Scan-1] or [Scan-2] buttons, you can specify an application to be used to display the scanned image. Click [Set] → select the application to use → click [Open]. You can also specify an application by dragging and dropping the application icon onto the dialog box.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document [PDF Settings] 2 Troubleshooting 3 Appendix 4 Opens the [PDF Settings] dialog box which enables you to make advanced settings of the PDF file (see “Creating One PDF File from Two or More Pages,” on p. 2-17). This button appears when [PDF], [PDF (Multiple Pages)] or [PDF (Add Page)] is selected in [Save as Type]. [Save Scanned Image to] Specifies the location to save the scanned image.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 2 Troubleshooting 3 Appendix 4 Scanning an Image from an Application You can scan an image from a TWAIN- or WIA- (Windows XP only) compliant application and use the image in that application. The following is an example of the procedure. 1. Set documents. 2. Open the application you want to use. 3. Select the command to scan. 4. Select the scanner driver to be used.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document Creating One PDF File from Two or More Pages 2 You can scan two or more pages and make them into one PDF file. 3 1. Set documents. 2. Double-click the [Canon MF Toolbox 4.9] icon on the Windows desktop to open the MF Toolbox. Troubleshooting Appendix 4 5. Specify other required settings → click [PDF Settings]. The [PDF Settings] dialog box appears.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 7. Click [Start]. When you set the document on the platen glass, the following dialog box appears as each page is scanned. 2 Troubleshooting 3 Appendix 4 To continue to scan, place the next page and click [Next]. When scanning is completed, click [Finish].
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 2 Scanning a Large Document You can scan a document larger than the platen glass by combining pieces scanned separately. Troubleshooting 3 Appendix 4 NOTE 5. Specify other required settings → click [Start]. The [Stitch-assist] wizard dialog box appears. This feature is available only when scanning using the [Save], [PDF], [Scan-1] or [Scan-2] buttons, and [Platen Grass] is selected in [Select Source]. 1.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction Scanning a Document 1 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to scan the left side and the right side of the document separately. 2 7. Adjust the position of the right side of the scanned image for synthesis → click [Next]. Troubleshooting 3 Appendix 4 To make adjustment, click the image and move it using the arrow keys on the keyboard. You can also move the image by dragging it. 8. Specify the scan area with a cropping frame.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 2 Troubleshooting 3 Appendix 4 Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF The ScanGear MF enables you to preview the image to be scanned and make detailed adjustments for the image. To use the ScanGear MF, select [Display the Scanner Driver] in the MF Toolbox, or scan from an application. ■ Using Simple Mode NOTE You cannot preview the image when using the ADF.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 2. Select the document type in [Select Source]. 5. [Photo (Color)]: To scan color photos. The options you can select vary depending on what you selected in step 4. Click to switch the orientation of the output size (landscape or portrait). [Magazine (Color)]: To scan color magazines with the Descreen function. 2 [Newspaper (B&W)]: To scan text and line drawings.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 2 Troubleshooting Add/Delete the Output Size Selecting [Add/Delete] for [Output Size] opens the [Add/Delete the Output Size] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to add and delete the custom output size. 3 [Add] Adds the specified output size to the [Output Size List]. [Delete] Deletes the selected output size from the [Output Size List].
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document ■ Using Advanced Mode 3. Click [Preview]. NOTE – Selecting the range in the preview window and clicking [Zoom] reloads the selected image to be enlarged. – To delete the displayed preview image, click . 2 Troubleshooting 4. 3 If you want to scan only part of the document, specify the parameters. For details, see “Specifying the Parameters of a Scan,” on p. 2-25. Appendix 4 5. 1. Set documents. 2.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document Advanced Mode Toolbar 2 [Select All Crops] When this button is used, all the cropping frames reflect the settings made on the [Advanced Mode] tab sheet. [Zoom] Troubleshooting 3 Appendix (Clear) Deletes the preview image from the preview area. It also resets the toolbar settings and color settings. (Crop) Specifies the parameter of a scan. (Move) Moves the enlarged image on the screen. (Zoom) Enlarges or reduces the preview image.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 2 Troubleshooting 3 Appendix 4 Creating a Cropping Frame Select (Crop) on the toolbar, click on the preview image and drag over the area you wish to select. To make further adjustments, drag the corner or edge of the selected frame or enter the desired parameter values for (Width) and (Height) in [Input Settings] on the [Advanced Mode] tab sheet. To move the cropping frame you have selected, click inside the cropping frame and drag.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 2 Troubleshooting 3 ■ Advanced Mode Settings Favorite Settings Favorite Settings enables you to save a set of settings (Input Settings, Output Settings, Image Settings, Color Settings and Preferences) made for the focal cropping frame. If there are no cropping frames, settings for the whole preview area are saved. You can also recall the saved settings and apply them to the selected frames or the whole preview area.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 2 Input Settings [Original Input Method] Troubleshooting 3 Appendix 4 Selects where the document is placed from [Platen Glass], [ADF (1-sided)] or [ADF (2sided)]. NOTE If you change this setting after previewing, the preview image will be deleted. [Original Size] (Width) Specifies the width of the input size. (Height) Specifies the height of the input size.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document [Grayscale]: To scan black and white photos or monochrome images. The image is expressed in a 0-255 scale of black and white. 2 Troubleshooting [Output Size] Selects the output size of the scanned image. If you select [Add/Delete], the [Add/ Delete the Output Size] dialog box will appear and you can add and delete the custom output size (see p. 2-23). If [Flexible] is selected, enter values in (Width), (Height) or [%] (Scale).
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 2 Image Settings [Auto Tone] Troubleshooting 3 Appendix 4 [Reduce Dust and Scratches] Set to [ON] to automatically adjust the tone of the image. You can apply this setting when the preview image is displayed. Reduces the dust and scratches on photos. [None]: No reduction of dust and scratches will be made. [Low]: Reduces only small dust and scratch marks. NOTE [Medium]: Normally this setting is recommended.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document [Fading Correction] 2 Troubleshooting Rebuilds the color quality that has faded over time. It also increases saturation of dullcolored originals to reproduce a vivid image. You can apply this setting when the preview image is displayed. [Grain Correction] Smoothes out the film grain of the image recorded on fast film. The result is smoother tones and higher overall quality. [None]: No grain correction will be made.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document Color Settings 2 Using Color Settings buttons, you can adjust the brightness and contrast of the whole image, specify highlights and shadows, and adjust the contrast and balance in an image. 3 The buttons displayed differ depending on your selection in [Color Mode]. When [Text Enhanced] is selected, no Color Settings button is displayed.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document [Channel] 2 Troubleshooting Select a color to adjust either [Red], [Green], or [Blue], or select [Master] to adjust all three colors together when [Color] or [Color (Documents)] is selected in [Color Mode]. Adjust the elements of grayscale when [Grayscale] is selected in [Color Mode]. 3 [Brightness] 4 Adjust the brightness of the image by moving the slider or entering values (–127 to 127).
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document [Channel] 2 Troubleshooting 3 Appendix 4 Select a color to adjust either [Red], [Green], or [Blue], or select [Master] to adjust all three colors together when [Color] or [Color (Documents)] is selected in [Color Mode]. Adjust the elements of grayscale when [Grayscale] is selected in [Color Mode].
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 2 ● Tone Curve Settings [Channel] Select a color to adjust either [Red], [Green], or [Blue], or select [Master] to adjust all three colors together when [Color] or [Color (Documents)] is selected in [Color Mode]. Adjust the elements of grayscale when [Grayscale] is selected in [Color Mode].
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 2 ● Final Review ● Threshold This dialog box enables you to confirm the color settings. This dialog box enables you to adjust the threshold. By adjusting the threshold, you can sharpen characters in a text document and reduce back-printing such as in newspapers.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 2 Troubleshooting 3 Appendix 4 [Threshold Level] Adjust the threshold by moving the slider or entering a value (0 to 255). [Reset] Resets the current setting to the default value. NOTE The brightness of color and grayscale images are expressed as a value between 0 and 255 but the brightness of black and white images is expressed in terms of either black or white, including the parts of an image which are a color between the two.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document [Preferences] Dialog Box [Preview at the Selects the preview operation when you Start of ScanGear] open the ScanGear MF. 2 Clicking [Preferences] on the [Advanced Mode] tab sheet opens the [Preferences] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to adjust settings for scanning and previewing. [Automatically Execute Preview]: The preview scan starts automatically when you open the ScanGear MF.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document ● [Scan] Tab [Color Mode (Text and Table)]: The document is scanned in a mode equivalent to [Color (Documents)] of [Color Mode], regardless of the application settings. 2 Troubleshooting [Text Enhanced]: The document is scanned in a mode equivalent to [Text Enhanced] of [Color Mode], regardless of the application settings.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document ● [Color Settings] Tab [Color Matching]: Select to automatically match the scanner, monitor and color printer colors. If selected, the Color Settings buttons are invalid in the [Advanced Mode] tab sheet. This setting is available when [Color] or [Color (Documents)] is selected in [Color Mode]. 2 Troubleshooting 3 [None]: No color matching is made.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document ● [Scanner] Tab [Sound Settings] 2 Troubleshooting 3 Sets the scanner to play music during scanning or play a sound when scanning is completed. You can specify the following files: MIDI files (∗.mid, ∗.rmi, ∗.midi), Audio files (∗.wav, ∗.aiff, ∗.aif), MP3 file (∗.mp3). [Play Music During Scanning]: If selected, the scanner plays music during scanning. Click [Browse], then specify a sound file.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 2 Troubleshooting 3 Appendix 4 ■ Determining Resolution ● Resolution and Data Size The data in the image you scan is a collection of dots carrying information about brightness and color. The density of these dots is called “resolution,” and “dpi” (dots per inch) refers to the number of dots in one inch. You can specify a resolution in [Image Quality] in the MF Toolbox settings dialog box, or in [Output Resolution] in the ScanGear MF.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only) 2 NOTE 4. Select a picture type. 5. Select the paper source. The WIA driver does not support 2-sided scanning. Troubleshooting 3 Appendix 4 ■ Scanning from the [Scanner and Camera Wizard] Dialog Box 1. Open the [Scanners and Cameras] folder. Click [start] on the Windows task bar → select [Control Panel] → [Scanners and Cameras]. 2. Double-click the corresponding WIA driver icon. 3.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 6. If you have selected [Flatbed] as the paper source, click [Preview] → drag to specify the scanned area. If you have selected [Document Feeder] as the paper source, select the page size from the drop-down list. 2 Troubleshooting 3 Specify the scanned area. 7. 8. Specify a name, a file format, and the location for saving the group of pictures. Click [Next >].
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 9. Click [Next >] to start scanning. 10. Click [Next >]. 2 Troubleshooting 3 Appendix 4 If you want to publish these pictures to a Web site or order printouts online, select the corresponding option. 11. Click [Finish].
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction Scanning a Document 1 ■ Scanning from an Application 2 With the WIA driver dialog box open, follow the procedure below. On how to display the WIA driver, see “Scanning an Image from an Application,” on p. 2-16. 3. If necessary, click [Adjust the quality of the scanned picture]. The [Advanced Properties] dialog box appears. 4. Adjust the quality of the image → click [OK]. For details on the settings, see “Advanced Properties,” on p. 2-47.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document Advanced Properties 2 [Picture type] Selects the scanning color type ([Color picture], [Grayscale picture], or [Black and white picture or text]). [Reset] Resets all the current settings to their default values. Troubleshooting 3 NOTE The setting items and default values in the [Advanced Properties] tab vary depending on the type of picture you select. Appendix 4 Appearance Shows the preview of sample image.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 2 Troubleshooting 3 3 Troubleshooting Scanning Problems ................................................................................. 3-2 Installing and Uninstalling Problems.....................................................
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction Scanning a Document 1 Scanning Problems 2 Cannot scan a document. Q Is a USB hub or repeater working properly? A When using a USB hub or repeater, try connecting a USB cable directly to the computer to check if it works properly. If you can scan the document successfully after connecting a USB cable directly to the computer, check your USB hub or repeater if it is working properly. Q Are you using a USB 2.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document A 2 Troubleshooting 3 Appendix 4 If you connect the machine to a USB 2.0-equipped computer, you may not be able to scan. If your PC is equipped with two or more USB ports, try connecting the machine to another USB ports. If the problem persists, follow the procedure below to modify the INI file. It is recommended to make a backup copy of the file before making any changes to it. 1.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document You tried to create a multipage PDF, but were not able to scan several documents. 2 Q Is the [Automatically Quit ScanGear after Scanning] check box in [Preferences] selected? 3 A If you scan with the [Automatically Quit ScanGear after Scanning] setting selected, only the documents placed at one time on the platen glass will be scanned.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document You installed the applications in the CD-ROM supplied with the machine but they are not registered in the MF Toolbox. 2 Q Have you installed the applications with the MF Toolbox open? 3 A If you install the applications with the MF Toolbox open, the applications will not be registered in the MF Toolbox. On the MF Toolbox dialog box, click [Set] to register the application manually. (See “External Program (Mail Program),” on p. 2-14.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 2 Troubleshooting 3 Scanned images look dirty. Q Are the scanning components of the machine clean? A Clean the platen glass, the platen glass cover and the ADF scanning area. Q Is the image size too small? A Some applications do not display an image properly at small sizes. Try displaying the image at 100% magnification. Scanned image is displayed at a larger (smaller) size on the computer screen.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction Scanning a Document 1 Installing and Uninstalling Problems 2 Cannot install the software. Troubleshooting 3 Q Have you followed the instructions to install the software? 4 A Try reinstalling the software. If an error occurred and installation was not complete, restart your computer and try reinstalling the software. Q Are any other applications open? A Quit all of these and try reinstalling the software.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 2 Troubleshooting The message appears on your computer (Windows 98). Q Is Photoshop installed on your computer? A If the message or appears during installation, click [Yes] or [No]. Whichever you click, installation thereafter will continue trouble-free. 3 Appendix 4 Cannot use the software after upgrading to Windows XP.
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TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 2 Troubleshooting 3 Appendix Scanner Specifications Type Color scanner Max Scanning Size 8 ½" x 14" (216 mm x 356 mm) Scanning Resolution 25–9600 dpi (ScanGear MF) Scanning Speed Color: 2.56 msec/line (600 dpi) Grayscale: 2.56 msec/line (600 dpi) Host Interface USB 1.1, USB 2.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 2 Glossary A Troubleshooting C Application 3 Abbreviation of the phrase “application software.” Software designed for a specific purpose such as word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, or a combination of these. Appendix 4 B Color Matching In some cases, the range of colors captured by a scanner exceeds the range that can be displayed by a particular monitor.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document E D Default setting 2 A setting that is automatically used if no other setting is specified. A function that reduces the occurrence of moire in the scan of a printed item. Moire is the patterns or stripes that are visible in a low-resolution scan of a picture or photo in a book or magazine due to the interference patterns between the dots that comprise the image.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document L G Gamma Correction Method for changing the brightness of an image. With gamma correction, the brightness of parts of an image in the middle of the tonal range is changed without changing the lightest or darkest areas of the image, which means you can change the brightness of an image while maintaining contrast. 2 Troubleshooting 3 A horizontal scanning orientation. Documents are scanned across the longer axis of the page.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document O Preview OCR (Optical Character Reader) Device for reading characters optically. System for extracting information in a text format from information in the form of a graphic such as hand-written or printed characters which have been scanned with a scanner. You cannot edit text scanned with a scanner because it is in a graphic format, but with OCR software you can convert to a text file and then edit the text with wordprocessing software.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document T R Random Access Memory (RAM) The working memory of the computer in which programs and data are temporarily stored while you use them. Resetting or shutting off the computer clears all information from RAM. Printing very complicated documents might require closing other running programs or adding more RAM to the computer. 2 Troubleshooting 3 Reinstall To remove installed software and install again.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document U Uninstall To remove software installed on a computer and return the computer to its condition before the software was installed. 2 Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface Troubleshooting These are new serial interface standards. This bus automatically recognizes connections (Plug and Play) to allow plugging and unplugging connectors with the power still turned on to the PC or peripheral equipment.
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction Scanning a Document 1 Index 2 A D M Add/Delete the Output Size dialog box 2-23 Descreen 2-30 MF Toolbox Advanced Mode Driver Troubleshooting 3 settings 2-27 switching 2-21 toolbar 2-25 using 2-24 Appendix 4 Advanced Properties dialog box 2-47 Application 2-16 Auto Tone 2-30 B Brightness 2-32 C Cannot install 3-7 Color Matching 2-40 Color Settings 2-32 Color Settings tab 2-40 checking installation 1-4 E Exif settings 2-14 F Fading Correction 2-31
TOP Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Scanning a Document 2 R Appendix Resolution determining 2-42 DPI 2-47 output 2-29 Software checking installation 1-4 problems during installing and uninstalling 3-7 S Scan tab 2-39 4 switching 2-21 toolbar 2-23 using 2-21 Reduce Dust and Scratches 2-30 Troubleshooting 3 Simple Mode ScanGear MF Advanced Mode 2-24 setting 2-21 Simple Mode 2-21 W WIA driver 2-16, 2-43 scanner 4-2 Stitch-assist 2-19 System requirements 1-3 T Scanner tab 2-41 Threshold
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