Network ScanGear User’s Guide Please read this guide before operating this equipment. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference.
Organization of this User’s Guide Chap 1 Introduction 1 Chap 2 Installation 2 Chap 3 Before Scanning 3 Chap 4 Scanning 4 Index • The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notification. • Although every effort is given to the production of this manual, please notify any errors or omissions you should notice. • The contents of this manual may not be reproduced without permission.
Table of Contents How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Symbols Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv About Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv About Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Chapter1 Introduction Introduction to the Software . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter4 Scanning Scanning from the Platen Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Scanning from the Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Scanning from the Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Ensuring Scanned Originals are Correctly Oriented . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Scanning Different Sized Originals Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Use This Manual Symbols Used in This Manual In this manual the following headings are used to mark important notes. IMPORTANT • This indicates an important item or restriction that must be observed during operation. Read carefully to avoid failure or damage to the unit. NOTE • This gives reference material or supplementary information about operation. Reading is recommended. About Abbreviations The following abbreviations are used in this manual.
About Trademarks Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. IBM and IBM PC/AT are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Other company names and product names referred to in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.
Introduction 1 CHAPTER This chapter gives basic information required in order to use Network ScanGear. Introduction to the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Readme File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction to the Software Features Introduction 1 Network ScanGear is a 32-bit TWAIN-compliant scanner driver that allows computers on a network to use a Canon imageRUNNER series digital copier that is located in the same subnet as a scanner. It consists of the following software. ■ ScanGear Tool This software is installed together with the Network ScanGear driver, and enables the user to select the device name of the scanner on the network to be used for scanning with the Network ScanGear driver.
NetworkScanGear.book Page 3 Monday, July 1, 2002 3:01 PM Operating Environment Network ScanGear requires the following operating environment. 1 Introduction Hardware • IBM PC/AT or compatible computer running Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP • At least 100 MB of available hard disk space (recommended) NOTE • Space equal to at least twice the size of the scanned image on the hard disk is required.
Software Network ScanGear runs under one of the following operating systems. • Microsoft® Windows® 95 • Microsoft® Windows® 98 • Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition 1 Introduction • Microsoft® Windows NT® Version 4.0 (Service Pack 3 or later) • Microsoft® Windows® 2000 • Microsoft® Windows® XP IMPORTANT • Windows Socket 2 must be installed in order to use Network ScanGear under Windows 95. For details, refer to the readme.txt file. Scanning with Network ScanGear requires a TWAIN-compliant application.
Installation 2 CHAPTER This chapter explains how to install Network ScanGear. Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Uninstallation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation Procedure Follow the procedure below to install Network ScanGear. This installs the ScanGear Tool and the Network ScanGear driver at the same time. IMPORTANT • If an older version of Network ScanGear is installed on your computer, uninstall it before installing 2 Installation the new version. For instructions, see ‘Uninstallation Procedure,’ on p.2-5. 1 Start Windows. IMPORTANT • When installing under Windows NT4.0/2000/XP, you must log on as an Administrator.
9 In the Choose Destination Location dialog box, specify the location where Network ScanGear is to be installed, then click the Next button. Installation 2 10 Specify the folder to which the Network ScanGear program icon is to be added, then click the Next button.
11 Check the settings in the Start Copying Files dialog box, then click the Next button. Installation 2 Installation starts, and the progress of installation is displayed. When the necessary files have been copied, a dialog box appears to indicate that installation has been completed. 12 Click the Finish button. NOTE • When installation is complete, before starting Network ScanGear you must use the ScanGear Tool to select the network scanner to be used for scanning.
Uninstallation Procedure Follow the procedure below to uninstall Network ScanGear. appears for version 1.0.) 2 In the Confirm File Deletion dialog box, click the OK button. This deletes the files and completes the uninstallation. Uninstallation Procedure 2-5 2 Installation 1 Click the Start button, and select Programs – Network ScanGear – n.n – Uninstallshield. (“n.n” is the version name. For example, “1.
Before Scanning 3 CHAPTER This chapter describes preparations required to scan using Network ScanGear, the procedure for starting Network ScanGear, and the Network ScanGear Main Window. Switching the Scanner Online and Offline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Switching the Scanner Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2 Switching Offline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching the Scanner Online and Offline To start Network ScanGear for scanning, first you must switch the scanner online. Switching the Scanner Online Switching the scanner online enables communications with other devices on the network, and allows the scanner to receive data from the computer. Follow the procedure below to switch the scanner online. Before Scanning 3 1 On the scanner operating panel or touch panel display, press the Options.
2 Press Online. ● When the Options key is on the operating panel Before Scanning 3 When the following display appears, the scanner is online.
When the following display appears, the scanner is online. Before Scanning 3 Switching Offline After scanning over the network, disconnect the scanner from the network by switching it offline in order to use other functions. The procedure for switching the scanner offline depends on whether or not scanning is in progress. NOTE • You do not have to switch the scanner offline in order to use other functions while data is being transferred.
When the following display appears, the scanner is offline. ● When the Options key is on the touch panel display Before Scanning 3 When the following display appears, the scanner is offline.
Switching Offline When Scanning is in Progress 1 Press Offline. ● When the Options key is on the operating panel Before Scanning 3 ● When the Options key is on the touch panel display 2 Press Yes.
After a few seconds, scanning is interrupted and the following display appears, indicating that the scanner is offline. 3 Before Scanning ● When the Options key is on the touch panel display After a few seconds, scanning is interrupted and the following display appears, indicating that the scanner is offline. NOTE • Press No to cancel if you decide not to switch the scanner offline.
Selecting the Network Scanner to be Used Selecting the network scanner to be used with the ScanGear Tool enables scanning with Network ScanGear. No scanner is selected during Network ScanGear installation, so this operation is required before use. IMPORTANT • The ScanGear Tool cannot be started at the same time as the Network ScanGear driver. • Before selecting a network scanner, first you must switch it online. For details, see ‘Switching the 3 Before Scanning Scanner Online and Offline,’ on p.3-2.
NetworkScanGear.book Page 9 Monday, July 1, 2002 3:01 PM 2 Select the scanner to be used by either of the following methods. - Click the Discover button to search for scanners on the network and display the results in the list of scanners. Click the scanner to be used in the list, then click the Select button. - Click the IP Address button to display the IP Address dialog box. Enter the scanner IP address in the boxes, then click the OK button.
Starting Network ScanGear Network ScanGear is started by accessing it from a TWAIN-compliant application as follows. IMPORTANT • If you are using Network ScanGear for the first time after installing it, the network scanner to be used must be selected with the ScanGear Tool. For details, see ‘Selecting the Network Scanner to be Used,’ on p.3-8. • The Network ScanGear driver cannot be started at the same time as the ScanGear Tool. If the 3 Before Scanning ScanGear Tool is running, close it.
Network ScanGear Main Window The window that appears when Network ScanGear is opened in an application is called the Network ScanGear Main Window. The Network ScanGear Main Window includes the following items. 1 Toolbar 2 Scanning buttons Before Scanning 3 3 Preview Area 4 Tab sheets 5 Status bar 1 Toolbar The toolbar includes buttons for manipulating the image shown in the Preview Area. You can reposition the toolbar by dragging it.
■ Zoom button Clicking this button turns the pointer into a magnifying glass in the Preview Area, allowing you to enlarge or reduce the image in the Preview Area. Click the left mouse button on the preview image to enlarge it by one step, and click the right mouse button on the enlarged image to reduce it by one step. This button is available only when an image appearts in the Preview Area. ■ Ruler button Clicking this button displays rulers at the top and left sides of the Preview Area.
3 Preview Area This area shows a preview of how the image will look when the original is scanned. Use it to check the image appearance, and to adjust the scanning area selection or scan settings. Right-clicking on the Preview Area displays a menu that provides the following functions. ■ Selecting Cropping Area Displays the Cropping Area dialog box, where you can specify the dimensions of the scanning area.
Scanning 4 CHAPTER This section explains the basic procedure for using Network ScanGear to scan with a TWAINcompliant application. Scanning from the Platen Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Scanning from the Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Scanning from the Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scanning from the Platen Glass Follow the procedure below to scan from the platen glass. IMPORTANT • If you are using Network ScanGear for the first time after installing it, the network scanner to be used must be selected with the ScanGear Tool. For details, see ‘Selecting the Network Scanner to be Used,’ on p.3-8. • Before scanning, you must first switch the scanner online. For details, see ‘Switching the Scanner Online and Offline,’ on p.3-2. 4 Scanning 1 Start Network ScanGear from the application.
5 To preview the image, click the Preview button. A preview image appears in the Preview Area. You can use the preview image to do the following. - Specify the scanning area. For details, see ‘Specifing the Scanning Area,’ on p.4-8. - Use the toolbar to enlarge image display, or use the settings in the Options sheet to adjust the appearance of the image. Click the Scan button. Scanning starts.
Scanning from the Feeder When using Network ScanGear to scan with the feeder, you can scan a number of originals in succession. Scanning from the Feeder Follow the procedure below to scan from the feeder. IMPORTANT • If you are using Network ScanGear for the first time after installing it, the network scanner to be 4 Scanning used must be selected with the ScanGear Tool. For details, see ‘Selecting the Network Scanner to be Used,’ on p.3-8. • Before scanning, you must first switch the scanner online.
4 Load the originals in the feeder. Load the originals in the orientation specified in the Orientation dialog box, with the surface to be scanned uppermost. 6 In the Network ScanGear Main Window, set the Color Mode, Resolution, and other scan settings. If necessary specify the scanning area, then click the Scan button. Scanning starts. The originals loaded into the feeder are scanned in succession. IMPORTANT • Check that the originals are correctly loaded in the feeder.
Ensuring Scanned Originals are Correctly Oriented To ensure that originals scanned from the feeder are correctly oriented on the computer screen, use automatic orientation detection or set the feeding direction of the originals in the feeder. Follow the procedure below to make these settings in the Network ScanGear Main Window. To Automatically Recognize the Orientation of the Original In the Main sheet, select Auto-adjust Orientation.
Scanning Different Sized Originals Together It is possible to load originals of different sizes together in the feeder and scan them in one operation. To do this, make the following settings in the Network ScanGear Main Window. 1 In the Main sheet, select Different Sizes for Original Size. The Different Sizes dialog box appears. Scanning 4 2 Check the lists of possible combinations and select the appropriate combination of original sizes.
Specifing the Scanning Area When scanning from the platen glass, you can display the scan image in the Preview Area, and then select the scanning area. Follow the procedure below to specify the scanning area. 1 Click the Preview button to display the image in the Preview Area. 2 Click the Crop button on the toolbar. 4 Scanning The pointer changes to a cross-hair in the Preview Area, allowing you to select the scanning area.
NOTE • You can also specify the scanning area in the Cropping Area dialog box. Right-click in the Preview Area, and select Cropping Area to display the Cropping Area dialog box. Enter the dimensions of the area to be scanned and click the OK button. • Although it is not possible to display a preview image when scanning using the feeder, you can still specify the scanning area numerically using the Cropping Area dialog box, or by dragging the mouse in the empty Preview Area to roughly define the area.
Summary of Important Features and Settings You can make the following various settings in Network ScanGear. For details, refer to the on-line help in the sheets in which the setting is listed or in the dialog box. Basic Settings Setting Scanning 4 How made Color mode of image (black and white, or halftones) Select with the Color Mode setting in the Main sheet. Scanning resolution Select with the Resolution setting in the Main sheet.
Index C Clear button .............................................................................................................................. 3-12 Color Mode ............................................................................................................................... 4-10 Crop button ............................................................................................................................... 3-11 D Density Adjustment ................................................
O Offline .......................................................................................................................................... 3-4 Online .......................................................................................................................................... 3-2 Operating environment ................................................................................................................ 1-3 orientation of originals in the feeder ...............................
U Uninstall ...................................................................................................................................... 2-5 Z Zoom button ..............................................................................................................................
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