Canon CanoScan LiDE 700F On-screen Manual MC-3711-V1.
How to Use This Manual Page 2 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > How to Use This Manual How to Use This Manual Operating the Contents Pane Operating the Explanation Window Printing This Manual Using Keywords to Find a Topic Registering Topics to My Manual Symbols Used in this Document Trademarks Page top
Operating the Contents Pane Page 3 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > How to Use This Manual > Operating the Contents Pane Operating the Contents Pane When you click a title displayed in the Contents pane found to the left of the On-screen Manual, the pages of that title are displayed in the description window on the right side. When you click found to the left of , the titles found in the lower hierarchies are displayed. Note Click to close or display the Contents pane.
Operating the Explanation Window Page 4 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > How to Use This Manual > Operating the Explanation Window Operating the Explanation Window (1) Click the green characters to jump to the corresponding page. (2) The cursor jumps to the top of this page.
Printing This Manual Page 5 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > How to Use This Manual > Printing This Manual Printing This Manual Click to display the Print pane to the left of the On-screen Manual. Note Click to close or display the Print pane. Click , and then click Option Settings to display the Option Settings dialog box. You can then set up the printing operation.
Printing This Manual Page 6 of 308 pages 1. From Select Target, select Current Document The title of the currently displayed topic is displayed in the Documents to Be Printed list. Note By selecting Print linked documents, you can also print documents that are linked to the current document. The linked documents are added to the Documents to Be Printed list. Click Print Preview to display and check what the print results will look like before you actually print the document. 2.
Printing This Manual Page 7 of 308 pages 3. Click Start Printing The Print Page Count Confirmation dialog box is displayed. 4. Execute print Confirm the number of pages to be printed, and then click Yes. All topics with selected check boxes are printed. All Documents You can print all topics of the On-screen Manual. 1. From Select Target, select All Documents The titles of all topics are displayed in the Documents to Be Printed list, and the check boxes are automatically selected.
Using Keywords to Find a Topic On-screen Manual > How to Use This Manual > Using Keywords to Find a Topic Using Keywords to Find a Topic You can enter a keyword to search for a target page. All installed On-screen Manuals (user's guides) are searched. 1. Click The Search pane is displayed to the left of the On-screen Manual. Note Click to close or display the Search pane. 2. Enter a keyword In Keyword, enter a keyword for the item to be checked.
Using Keywords to Find a Topic Page 9 of 308 pages [Documents Containing All Keywords] Topics containing all keywords that were entered [Documents Containing Any Keyword] Topics containing at least one of the keywords that were entered 4. Display the topic that you want to read From the search results list, double-click (or select and press Enter) the title of the topic you want to read. When the pages of that title are displayed, the keywords found on those pages are highlighted.
Registering Topics to My Manual Page 10 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > How to Use This Manual > Registering Topics to My Manual Registering Topics to My Manual Register frequently read pages as My Manual topics so that you can refer to those pages easily at any time. 1. Display the topic Display the topic to be added to My Manual. 2. Click The My Manual pane is displayed to the left of the On-screen Manual. Note Click to close or display the My Manual pane. 3.
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Symbols Used in this Document Page 12 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > How to Use This Manual > Symbols Used in this Document Symbols Used in this Document Warning Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect operation of the equipment. These must be observed for safe operation. Caution Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect operation of the equipment.
Trademarks Page 13 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > How to Use This Manual > Trademarks Trademarks Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Windows Vista is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
CanoScan LiDE 700F Scanning Guide Page 14 of 308 pages MA-5290-V1.
CanoScan LiDE 700F Scanning Guide Page 15 of 308 pages Create/Edit PDF file Window (COPY Button) Print Document Dialog Box Scanning Documents and Opening the Scanned Images (SCAN Button) Print Photo Dialog Box Send via E-mail Dialog Box Correct/Enhance Images Window One-click Mode Screen Scanning and Saving Documents as PDF Files (PDF Button) Scanning and Attaching Documents to E-mail (E-MAIL Button) Save Dialog Box (One-click Mode Screen) Scanner Button Settings Copy Dialog Box Scanner Button
Using MP Navigator EX Page 16 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Using MP Navigator EX Using MP Navigator EX MP Navigator EX is an application that enables you to easily scan photos and documents. It is suitable even for beginners. Start MP Navigator EX Click Here: MP Navigator EX Note See "Let's Try Scanning " for details on how to scan images using MP Navigator EX. Scan Photos and Documents You can scan easily by navigating through MP Navigator EX screens.
Using MP Navigator EX Page 17 of 308 pages In One-click Mode, MP Navigator EX completes from scanning to saving, with a click of an icon. One-click Mode also allows you to scan and save images as PDF files or attach them to e-mail automatically. Scan and Correct/Enhance Photos You can easily correct/enhance scanned photos using MP Navigator EX. You do not need to use other applications.
General Notes (Scanner Driver) Page 18 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > General Notes (Scanner Driver) General Notes (Scanner Driver) ScanGear (scanner driver) is subject to the following restrictions. Keep these points in mind when using it. Scanner Driver Restrictions When using the NTFS file system, the TWAIN data source may not be invoked. This is because the TWAIN module cannot be written to the winnt folder for security reasons. Contact the computer's administrator for help.
General Notes (Scanner Driver) Page 19 of 308 pages Some applications may not display the TWAIN user interface. In that case, refer to the application's manual and change the settings accordingly. Some applications do not support continuous scanning of multiple documents. In some cases, only the first scanned image is accepted, or multiple images are scanned as one image.
Placing Documents Page 20 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Placing Documents Placing Documents Learn how to place documents on the machine's Platen. Place documents correctly according to the type of document to be scanned. Otherwise, documents may not be scanned correctly. Important When opening the Document Cover, support the cover with your hand until it opens and stops completely.
Placing Documents Important Large documents (such as A4 photos) that cannot be placed away from the edges/arrow of the Platen may be saved as PDF files. To save in a format other than PDF, scan by specifying the file format. Placing Multiple Documents Place the documents 3/8 inches (1 cm) or more away from the edges (diagonally striped area) of the Platen, and also allow 3/8 inches (1 cm) or more space between documents. Portions placed on the diagonally striped area cannot be scanned.
Placing Documents Page 22 of 308 pages A rubber cap is attached to the machine's FAU Connector. When connecting the cable, remove the rubber cap and plug in the cable. 2. Place the Film Guide on the Platen. Align the tabs on the Film Guide with the FAU marks on the Platen. 3. Load the film into the Film Guide. Place the film with its front side (the side on which the image appears correctly) facing up, aligning the spaces between frames with the guidelines on the Film Guide. 4.
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What Is MP Navigator EX (Supplied Scanner Software)? Page 24 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > What Is MP Navigator EX (Supplied Scanner Software)? What Is MP Navigator EX (Supplied Scanner Software)? MP Navigator EX is an application that enables you to easily scan photos, documents and film. It is suitable even for beginners. Important MP Navigator EX may not start from a button on the machine. In that case, restart the computer. Use the default display font size of the OS.
What Is MP Navigator EX (Supplied Scanner Software)? Page 25 of 308 pages Use the Scan/Import window to scan photos, documents and film. View & Use Window Use the View & Use window to select what you want to do with the scanned images.
Let's Try Scanning Page 26 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Let's Try Scanning Let's Try Scanning Try scanning using MP Navigator EX. Starting MP Navigator EX Starting MP Navigator EX Scanning documents, photos, magazines, etc.
Starting MP Navigator EX Page 27 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Let's Try Scanning > Starting MP Navigator EX Starting MP Navigator EX Starting MP Navigator EX 1. Double-click Canon MP Navigator EX 2.1 icon on the desktop. MP Navigator EX starts. Note Alternatively, from the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Canon Utilities > MP Navigator EX 2.1 > MP Navigator EX 2.1. Starting One-click Mode 1. Click (Switch Mode) at the bottom left of the screen.
Starting MP Navigator EX Page 28 of 308 pages Note Select the Show this window at startup checkbox in the Navigation Mode screen to always open the Navigation Mode screen at startup. If this checkbox is not selected, the last used screen appears at startup.
Scanning Photos and Documents Page 29 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Let's Try Scanning > Scanning Photos and Documents Scanning Photos and Documents Scan photos and documents placed on the Platen. 1. Start MP Navigator EX and open the Navigation Mode screen. Starting MP Navigator EX 2. Point to Scan/Import and click Photos/Documents (Platen). 3. Place the document on the Platen, then select Document Type.
Scanning Photos and Documents Page 30 of 308 pages When setting is completed, click OK. Scan Settings Dialog Box (Photos/Documents) Important When scanning a large document (such as an A4 photo), align its corner with the corner at the arrow of the platen and specify the document size in the Scan Settings dialog box. 5. Click Scan. Scanning starts. When scanning is completed, the Scan Complete dialog box opens. Select Scan or Exit. Select Scan to scan the next document, or select Exit to end.
Scanning Photos and Documents Page 31 of 308 pages Saving Saving as PDF Files Page top
Scanning Film Page 32 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Let's Try Scanning > Scanning Film Scanning Film This machine supports 35 mm positive and negative film strips (standard state of developed film, with six frames in each strip). You can scan one frame at a time. Note To scan at 4800 dpi or higher, scan from the Advanced Mode tab of ScanGear (scanner driver). Scanning Film in Advanced Mode 35 mm Film Strip 1. Start MP Navigator EX and open the Navigation Mode screen.
Scanning Film Page 33 of 308 pages 5. Click Scan. Preview scan starts. When preview scan of the film is completed, the preview image appears. Important If a message for calibration appears, remove the film, then place the Film Adapter Unit over the first frame of the Film Guide and click OK. When the calibration is completed, follow the on-screen instructions to load the film into the Film Guide, then click OK.
Scanning Film Page 34 of 308 pages 7. Edit the scanned images as required. Use Edit Tools to rotate images, select a part of an image, etc. See the Edit Tools in " Film Screen (Scan/Import Window) " for details. Note First select images to edit. (Selected images are outlined in orange.) Drag the mouse or use Shift + arrow keys to select multiple images. 8. Save the scanned images.
Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Let's Try Scanning > Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time You can scan two or more photos (small documents) at one time by setting Document Size to Auto Detect (Multiple Documents) in the Scan Settings dialog box of MP Navigator EX. Important The following types of documents may not be cropped correctly.
Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time 5. Click Specify.... Select Auto Detect (Multiple Documents) for Document Size. When setting is completed, click OK. Scan Settings Dialog Box (Photos/Documents) 6. Return to the Scan/Import window and click Scan. Multiple documents are scanned at one time. When scanning is completed, the Scan Complete dialog box opens. Select Scan or Exit. Select Scan to scan the next document, or select Exit to end.
Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time Page 37 of 308 pages The scanned images appear in the Thumbnail window. 7. Edit the scanned images as required. Use Edit Tools to rotate images, select a part of an image, etc. See the Edit Tools in " Photos/Documents (Platen) Screen (Scan/Import Window) " for details. Note First select images to edit. (Selected images are outlined in orange.) Drag the mouse or use Shift + arrow keys to select multiple images. 8. Save the scanned images.
Scanning Images Larger than the Platen (Stitch Assist) Page 38 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Let's Try Scanning > Scanning Images Larger than the Platen (Stitch Assist) Scanning Images Larger than the Platen (Stitch Assist) Stitch Assist allows you to scan the left and right halves of a large document separately and combine the scanned images back into one image. You can scan documents that are up to twice as large as the Platen. 1.
Scanning Images Larger than the Platen (Stitch Assist) Select Stitch Assist for Document Size, then specify the scanning resolution as required. When setting is completed, click OK. Scan Settings Dialog Box (Photos/Documents) 5. Return to the Scan/Import window and click Scan. The Stitch-assist window opens. 6. Place the left half of the document face-down on the Platen. 7. Click Scan. The left half of the document is scanned and appears in the Stitch-assist window.
Scanning Images Larger than the Platen (Stitch Assist) Page 40 of 308 pages 8. Place the right half of the document face-down on the Platen. 9. Click Scan. The right half of the document is scanned. 10. Adjust the scanned image as required. Use the icons to swap the left and right halves, rotate the image 180 degrees or enlarge/reduce the image. (Swap Left & Right) Swaps the left and right halves. Important This function is not available while the image is enlarged/reduced.
Scanning Images Larger than the Platen (Stitch Assist) Page 41 of 308 pages (Reduce) Reduces the displayed image. (Full-screen) Enlarges/reduces the image to display it full-screen. Note Enlarge/reduce does not affect the actual size of the scanned image. When the document is scanned upside down, the image displayed in the Stitch-assist window will also be upside down. Click Rotate 180° to rotate the image to the correct orientation.
Scanning Images Larger than the Platen (Stitch Assist) Page 42 of 308 pages Saving as PDF Files Page top
Easy Scanning with One-click Page 43 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Let's Try Scanning > Easy Scanning with One-click Easy Scanning with One-click You can complete from scanning to saving, printing, etc. at one time by simply clicking the corresponding icon. 1. Place the document on the Platen. Placing Documents 2. Start MP Navigator EX. Starting MP Navigator EX The MP Navigator EX Navigation Mode screen or One-click Mode screen appears.
Easy Scanning with One-click Page 44 of 308 pages 4. Click the corresponding icon. Custom Scan with One-click Tab One-click Mode Screen 5. Select Document Type according to the document to be scanned. 6. Set the document size and scanning resolution as required. 7. Start scanning. Scanning starts. Important A message for calibration may appear when scanning film. In that case, remove the film, then place the Film Adapter Unit over the first frame of the Film Guide and click OK.
Useful MP Navigator EX Functions Page 45 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Useful MP Navigator EX Functions Useful MP Navigator EX Functions With MP Navigator EX, you can correct/enhance scanned images beautifully, and search saved images quickly.
Correcting/Enhancing Images Automatically Page 46 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Useful MP Navigator EX Functions > Correcting/Enhancing Images Automatically Correcting/Enhancing Images Automatically MP Navigator EX will analyze and correct/enhance scanned images automatically. 1. Scan documents into MP Navigator EX and save them, then open the View & Use window from the Navigation Mode screen and select the photos you want to correct/ enhance.
Correcting/Enhancing Images Automatically Page 47 of 308 pages Note If you selected only one image in the View & Use window, the thumbnail list does not appear and only the preview image appears. 4. Make sure that Auto is selected. 5. Click Auto Photo Fix, Face Sharpener or Digital Face Smoothing. Auto Photo Fix Analyzes the image and makes suitable corrections automatically. Face Sharpener Sharpens out-of-focus faces.
Correcting/Enhancing Images Automatically The entire image is corrected/enhanced automatically and upper left of the thumbnail and preview image. Page 48 of 308 pages (Correct/Enhance) appears on the Note Click Reset Selected Image to undo the correction/enhancement. Select the Apply to all images checkbox to correct/enhance all selected images. 7. Click Save Selected Image or Save All Corrected Images. You can save corrected/enhanced images as new files.
Correcting/Enhancing Images Manually Page 49 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Useful MP Navigator EX Functions > Correcting/Enhancing Images Manually Correcting/Enhancing Images Manually You can correct/enhance scanned images manually. 1. Scan documents into MP Navigator EX and save them, then open the View & Use window from the Navigation Mode screen and select the photos you want to correct/ enhance. Note See "Let's Try Scanning " to scan images into MP Navigator EX.
Correcting/Enhancing Images Manually Page 50 of 308 pages Note If you selected only one image in the View & Use window, the thumbnail list does not appear and only the preview image appears. 4. Click Manual, then click Correct/Enhance. 5. Click Face Brightener, Face Sharpener, Digital Face Smoothing or Blemish Remover. Face Brightener Brightens dark faces in backlit photos. Face Sharpener Sharpens out-of-focus faces. Digital Face Smoothing Enhances skin beautifully by removing blemishes and wrinkles.
Correcting/Enhancing Images Manually The portion in and around the selected area is corrected/enhanced and appears on the upper left of the thumbnail. Page 51 of 308 pages (Correct/Enhance) Note For Face Brightener, Face Sharpener and Digital Face Smoothing, you can drag to rotate the rectangle. Click Undo to undo the latest correction/enhancement.
Adjusting Images Page 52 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Useful MP Navigator EX Functions > Adjusting Images Adjusting Images You can make fine adjustments to the overall brightness, contrast, etc. of images. 1. Scan documents into MP Navigator EX and save them, then open the View & Use window from the Navigation Mode screen and select the photos you want to adjust. Note See "Let's Try Scanning " to scan images into MP Navigator EX. You can also select images saved on a computer.
Adjusting Images Note If you selected only one image in the View & Use window, the thumbnail list does not appear and only the preview image appears. 4. Click Manual, then click Adjust. 5. Move the slider of the item you want to adjust and set the effect level.
Adjusting Images Page 54 of 308 pages Adjusts the overall image brightness. Adjust the brightness when the image is too dark or too bright. Move the slider to the left to darken and right to brighten the image. Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the image. Adjust the contrast when the image is flat due to lack of contrast. Move the slider to the left to decrease and right to increase the contrast of the image. Sharpness Emphasizes the outline of the subjects to sharpen the image.
Searching Images Page 55 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Useful MP Navigator EX Functions > Searching Images Searching Images In the View & Use window of the Navigation Mode screen, you can search images saved on your computer and open them in MP Navigator EX. Opened images can be printed, edited, etc. Note Search images in My Box (Scanned/Imported Images), Recently Saved Images or a selected folder and its subfolders. You can also specify folder and search in Specify Folder.
Searching Images Page 56 of 308 pages Search in If you know where to look for, select the drive, folder or network from Specify Folder. File Name If you know the file name, enter it. A word or phrase in the file Enter a word or phrase included in the items selected in More Advanced Options. Important For PDF files, you can only search for those created with MP Navigator EX. You cannot search PDF files created or edited in other applications.
Searching Images Page 57 of 308 pages Text in password-protected PDF files cannot be searched. Search subfolders Select this checkbox to search subfolders. Case sensitive Select this checkbox to match case. Match all criteria Searches for files that meet all the specified criteria. Match any criteria Searches for files that meet any of the specified criteria. Start Search Starts search.
Classifying Images into Categories Page 58 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Useful MP Navigator EX Functions > Classifying Images into Categories Classifying Images into Categories Display images scanned with MP Navigator EX by category. You can classify unclassified images automatically, and also create custom categories. You can drag and drop an image to move it from one category to another. Note Classification information on MP Navigator EX 2.0 is transferred to MP Navigator EX 2.
Classifying Images into Categories Page 59 of 308 pages To create custom categories, see " Creating Custom Categories ." Unclassified: Displays images that have not yet been classified. Note Click Classify Images to classify images displayed in Unclassified automatically. Click Cancel to stop. Classification may take time if there are many images to classify.
Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX Page 60 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX You can scan images using MP Navigator EX and edit or print the saved images. See the corresponding sections below for details on saving scanned images. Saving scanned images to computer Saving Saving scanned image as PDF Files Saving as PDF Files See the corresponding sections below for details on using images/files.
Saving Page 61 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Saving Saving Save images scanned with MP Navigator EX to a computer. 1. Select the checkboxes of the images you want to save, then click Save. 2. In the Save dialog box, specify the save settings. Specify the destination folder, file name and file type. Save Dialog Box Important You cannot select JPEG/Exif when Document Type is Text(OCR).
Saving Page 62 of 308 pages Printing Documents Printing Photos Sending via E-mail Editing Files Page top
Saving as PDF Files Page 63 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Saving as PDF Files Saving as PDF Files Save images scanned with MP Navigator EX as PDF files. 1. Select the checkboxes of the images you want to save, then click Save as PDF file. 2. In the Save as PDF file dialog box, specify the save settings. Specify the file type, file name and destination folder.
Saving as PDF Files Page 64 of 308 pages Note PDF(Multiple Pages) is displayed when multiple images are selected. PDF(Add Page) Add the scanned images to a PDF file. The images are added to the end of the PDF file. You cannot rearrange the pages of the PDF file to which the images are added. Important Images can only be added to PDF files created with MP Navigator EX. You cannot specify PDF files created with other applications. PDF files edited in other applications cannot be specified as well.
Creating/Editing PDF Files Page 65 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Creating/Editing PDF Files Creating/Editing PDF Files Create/edit PDF files using MP Navigator EX. After scanning documents and saving them, open the View & Use window to create PDF files and add/delete pages, rearrange the page order, etc. Important You can create or edit up to 99 pages using MP Navigator EX. Note See "Let's Try Scanning " to scan images into MP Navigator EX.
Creating/Editing PDF Files Page 66 of 308 pages Selected Pages. Note You can add PDF, JPEG, TIFF and BMP files. When adding a password-protected PDF file, you will be prompted to enter the password. 4. Rearrange the page order as required. Use the icons to rearrange the order. Alternatively, drag and drop the thumbnail to the target location. Note See "Create/Edit PDF file Window " for details on the Create/Edit PDF file window. 5. Click Save Selected Pages or Save All Pages.
Creating/Editing PDF Files Page 67 of 308 pages 3. Use the application to edit/print the file. For details, refer to the application's manual. Important In some applications, the commands (print, edit, etc.) restricted by Permissions Password may differ from those in MP Navigator EX.
Printing Documents Page 68 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Printing Documents Printing Documents You can print multiple scanned images at one time, print at specific quality, etc. using MP Navigator EX. 1. Scan documents into MP Navigator EX and save them, then open the View & Use window from the Navigation Mode screen and select images. Note See "Let's Try Scanning " to scan images into MP Navigator EX.
Printing Documents Page 69 of 308 pages Important The setting items in the Print Document dialog box vary by printer. 4. Click Print. Printing starts. Note When printing a multiple-page PDF file via Print Document, printing may take time depending on your computer. In that case, follow these steps and change settings. 1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel. 2. Click Printers. 3. Right-click the icon of your printer and click Properties. The printer properties dialog box opens. 4.
Printing Photos Page 70 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Printing Photos Printing Photos You can print photos using MP Navigator EX. After scanning documents and saving them, open the View & Use window to select how you want to print the photos. Note See "Let's Try Scanning " to scan images into MP Navigator EX. You can also select images saved on a computer.
Printing Photos Page 71 of 308 pages 3. Specify print settings as required. In the displayed dialog box, specify paper size, print count, etc. Print Photo Dialog Box 4. Click Print. Printing starts. Note To cancel while printing, select the printer icon on the taskbar and click Cancel Printing.
Sending via E-mail Page 72 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Sending via E-mail Sending via E-mail Send scanned images via e-mail. Important MP Navigator EX is compatible with the following e-mail software programs: - Windows Mail (Windows Vista) - Outlook Express (Windows XP/Windows 2000) - Microsoft Outlook (If an e-mail software program does not operate properly, check that the program's MAPI is enabled.
Sending via E-mail Page 73 of 308 pages Note You can select a compression type when sending JPEG images via e-mail. Click Set... to open a dialog box and select a compression type from High(Low Compression), Standard or Low(High Compression). 4. Click OK. Files are saved according to the settings, and the e-mail software program starts. 5. Specify the recipient, enter the subject and message, then send e-mail. For details, refer to the manual of the e-mail software program.
Editing Files Page 74 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Editing Files Editing Files You can edit images or convert them to text using MP Navigator EX or an application that accompanies the machine. After scanning documents and saving them, open the View & Use window to select what you want to do with the images. Note See "Let's Try Scanning " to scan images into MP Navigator EX. You can also select images saved on a computer.
Editing Files Page 75 of 308 pages 1. Select images and click Edit/Convert. 2. Click Edit photo images on the list. ArcSoft PhotoStudio starts. 3. Edit the images in ArcSoft PhotoStudio. For details, refer to the ArcSoft PhotoStudio manual. Converting Documents to Text Scan text in scanned magazines and newspapers and display it in Notepad (included with Windows). Important PDF files cannot be converted to text. 1. Select images and click Edit/Convert. 2. Click Convert to text file on the list.
Setting Passwords for PDF Files Page 76 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Setting Passwords for PDF Files Setting Passwords for PDF Files Set passwords for opening, editing and printing PDF files. You can set two passwords: one for opening the file and one for editing/printing it. Important In Windows 2000, Internet Explorer 5.5 Service Pack 2 or later is required to use this function.
Setting Passwords for PDF Files Page 77 of 308 pages The Password Security -Settings dialog box opens. Note You can also open the Password Security -Settings dialog box by clicking Set..., then selecting Password Security for Security in the PDF Settings dialog box. 3. Select the Require a password to open the document or Use a password to restrict printing and editing of the document and its security settings checkbox, then enter a password.
Setting Passwords for PDF Files Page 78 of 308 pages Permissions Password 5. Re-enter the password and click OK. The Save as PDF file dialog box returns. Important If you close the Save as PDF file dialog box without clicking Save, the settings in the Password Security -Settings dialog box will be deleted. Passwords are deleted once the file is edited. Reset the passwords when saving edited files. Note If you set the passwords via the PDF Settings dialog box, the PDF Settings dialog box returns.
Opening/Editing Password-protected PDF Files Page 79 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Opening/Editing Password-protected PDF Files Opening/Editing Password-protected PDF Files Enter a password to open or edit/print password-protected PDF files. Password entry method varies by operation. The following procedures are examples only. Important You can open, edit or print only PDF files whose passwords were set with MP Navigator EX.
Opening/Editing Password-protected PDF Files 2. The Password dialog box opens. Enter the password and click OK. The PDF file opens in the Zoom in dialog box. Note To reopen the file after closing the Zoom in dialog box, re-enter the password. Entering a Password (Permissions Password) to Edit or Print a File 1. In the View & Use window, select PDF files and click PDF or Print. 2. To create a PDF file or edit the file, select Create/Edit PDF file on the list. To print the file, click Print Document.
Opening/Editing Password-protected PDF Files Page 81 of 308 pages Note If the Document Open Password is set as well, the Document Open Password will be required, then the Permissions Password will be required. 3. Enter the password and click OK. The corresponding dialog box opens. Important If a password-protected PDF file is edited, the passwords will be deleted. Reset the passwords.
MP Navigator EX Screens Page 82 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens MP Navigator EX Screens Learn about the screens and functions of MP Navigator EX.
Navigation Mode Screen Page 83 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > Navigation Mode Screen Navigation Mode Screen This is one of the startup screens of MP Navigator EX. Point to the icon at the top of the screen to display each tab. Use each tab depending on what you want to do. Scan/Import Scan Photos and Documents. Scan/Import Documents or Images Tab View & Use You can open images saved on a computer and print them or attach them to e-mail.
Scan/Import Documents or Images Tab Page 84 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > Scan/Import Documents or Images Tab Scan/Import Documents or Images Tab Point to Scan/Import in the Navigation Mode screen to display the Scan/Import Documents or Images tab. Scan Photos, Documents and Film. Photos/Documents (Platen) Opens the Scan/Import window. Scan photos and documents placed on the Platen.
View Use Images on your Computer Tab Page 85 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > View & Use Images on your Computer Tab View & Use Images on your Computer Tab Point to View & Use in the Navigation Mode screen to display the View & Use Images on your Computer tab. You can open images saved on a computer and print them or attach them to e-mail. You can also edit them using an application that accompanies the machine.
View Use Images on your Computer Tab Page 86 of 308 pages (Guide) Opens this guide.
Custom Scan with One-click Tab Page 87 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > Custom Scan with One-click Tab Custom Scan with One-click Tab Point to One-click in the Navigation Mode screen to display the Custom Scan with One-click tab. You can complete from scanning to saving, printing, etc. at one time by simply clicking the corresponding icon. Save Scan and save documents. Document type is automatically detected. File format is automatically set.
Custom Scan with One-click Tab Page 88 of 308 pages Note For further procedures, refer to the application's manual. PDF Scan documents and save them as PDF files. When you click this icon, the PDF dialog box opens and you can specify the scan/save and application settings. PDF Dialog Box Note For further procedures, refer to the application's manual. COPY button This icon indicates which MP Navigator EX function is assigned to the COPY button on the machine (Scanner Button).
Photos/Documents (Platen) Screen (Scan/Import Window) Page 89 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > Photos/Documents (Platen) Screen (Scan/Import Window) Photos/Documents (Platen) Screen (Scan/Import Window) Point to Scan/Import in the Navigation Mode screen and click Photos/Documents (Platen). Open this window to scan documents from the Platen.
Photos/Documents (Platen) Screen (Scan/Import Window) Page 90 of 308 pages Important Specify... is not available if the Use the scanner driver checkbox is selected. Use the scanner driver Select this checkbox when you want to scan with ScanGear (scanner driver). Use ScanGear (scanner driver) to correct images and adjust colors when scanning. Scan Scanning starts. Note This button changes to Open Scanner Driver when you select the Use the scanner driver checkbox.
Photos/Documents (Platen) Screen (Scan/Import Window) Page 91 of 308 pages Rotates the target image (outlined in orange) 90 degrees clockwise. (Invert) Inverts the target image (outlined in orange) horizontally. (Trimming) Trims the target image (outlined in orange) in the Thumbnail window. Trimming is the act of selecting the area you want to keep in a photo and discarding the rest. Click this button to open the Crop window and specify the trimming frame.
Scan Settings Dialog Box (Photos/Documents) On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > Scan Settings Dialog Box (Photos/Documents) Scan Settings Dialog Box (Photos/Documents) The Scan Settings dialog box opens when you click Specify... in the Scan/Import window. In the Scan Settings dialog box, you can make advanced scan settings. Document Type Select the type of document to be scanned.
Scan Settings Dialog Box (Photos/Documents) Page 93 of 308 pages Printed photos and pictures are displayed as a collection of fine dots. "Moire" is a phenomenon where uneven gradation or a stripe pattern appears when such photos or pictures printed with fine dots are scanned. Descreen is the function for reducing this moire effect. Important You cannot select this checkbox when Document Type is Color Photo, Black and White Photo or Text(OCR).
Scan Settings Dialog Box (Photos/Documents) Page 94 of 308 pages Document Language. Important You cannot select this checkbox when Document Type is Color Photo or Black and White Photo. You cannot select this checkbox when Document Size is Stitch Assist. This function may not work properly depending on the document language. Only text documents written in languages that can be selected from Document Language are supported.
Film Screen (Scan/Import Window) On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > Film Screen (Scan/Import Window) Film Screen (Scan/Import Window) Point to Scan/Import in the Navigation Mode screen and click Film. Open this window to scan film from the Platen. (1) Settings and Operation Buttons (2) Toolbar (3) Thumbnail Window (4) Selected Images Area Settings and Operation Buttons (View & Use) Click this when you want to open images and PDF files saved on your computer.
Film Screen (Scan/Import Window) Page 96 of 308 pages Note This button changes to Open Scanner Driver when you select the Use the scanner driver checkbox. Open Scanner Driver ScanGear (scanner driver) starts. See "ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens" for details on ScanGear (scanner driver) screens. Note This button changes to Scan when you deselect the Use the scanner driver checkbox. Clear Delete all images in the Thumbnail window. Note Images not saved on a computer will be deleted.
Film Screen (Scan/Import Window) Page 97 of 308 pages Enlarges the target image (outlined in orange). You can also enlarge the image by doubleclicking it. (Display Size) Changes the size of images in the Thumbnail window. (Sort by) Sorts the images in the Thumbnail window by category or by date (ascending or descending). Thumbnail Window Thumbnail Window Images scanned from the Platen are displayed. When you select the checkbox of an image, the image appears in the Selected Images area.
Scan Settings Dialog Box (Film) Page 98 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > Scan Settings Dialog Box (Film) Scan Settings Dialog Box (Film) The Scan Settings dialog box opens when you click Specify... in the Scan/Import window. In the Scan Settings dialog box, you can make advanced scan settings. Film Type Select the type of film to be scanned.
Save Dialog Box Page 99 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > Save Dialog Box Save Dialog Box The Save dialog box opens when you click Save in the Scan/Import window. In the Save dialog box, you can make settings for saving images to a computer. Save in Displays the folder in which to save the scanned images. To change the folder, click Browse... to specify another one. The following folders are specified by default.
Save as PDF file Dialog Box Page 100 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > Save as PDF file Dialog Box Save as PDF file Dialog Box In the Save as PDF file dialog box, you can make advanced settings for saving scanned images as PDF files. You can save multiple documents as one PDF file or add pages to a PDF file created with MP Navigator EX. Important You cannot save images scanned at 10501 pixels or more in the vertical and horizontal directions.
Save as PDF file Dialog Box Page 101 of 308 pages Note PDF(Multiple Pages) is displayed when multiple images are selected. PDF(Add Page) Add the scanned images to a PDF file. The images are added to the end of the PDF file. You cannot rearrange the pages of the PDF file to which the images are added. Important Images can only be added to PDF files created with MP Navigator EX. You cannot specify PDF files created with other applications.
PDF Settings Dialog Box Page 102 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > PDF Settings Dialog Box PDF Settings Dialog Box In the PDF Settings dialog box, you can specify the PDF compression type and other advanced settings for creating PDF files. Enable keyword search Select this checkbox to convert characters in a document to text data. This will enable an easy search by keyword. Document Language Select the language of the document to be scanned.
PDF Settings Dialog Box Page 103 of 308 pages Important Highly compressed PDF images may degrade if you repeatedly save them with high compression. Note The following images can be compressed with high efficiency. - Images with resolutions within the range of 75 dpi to 600 dpi Security Set passwords for opening, editing and printing the created PDF files. Important In Windows 2000, Internet Explorer 5.5 Service Pack 2 or later is required to use this function.
View Use Window Page 104 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > View & Use Window View & Use Window In the Navigation Mode screen, point to View & Use and click My Box (Scanned/Imported Images), Specify Folder or Recently Saved Images. Open this window to display or use scanned images or images saved on a computer. Important For PDF files, only those created with MP Navigator EX are displayed. You cannot display PDF files created with other applications.
View Use Window Page 105 of 308 pages Specify Folder Displays all hard disks and folders in tree view. Select a folder to display images in the Thumbnail window to the right. Recently Saved Images "Scanned/Imported Images" and images that have been "Attached to E-mail" or "Sent to Application" recently are displayed in tree view by date. Select a Year/Month/Day folder to display images by date in the Thumbnail window to the right. Image date is the scanned or sent date.
View Use Window Page 106 of 308 pages appears for PDF files with Document Open Password set. Opening/Editing Password-protected PDF Files (Search) Enter a word or phrase included in the file name, Exif information or PDF text of the image you (Search button). For Exif information, text in Maker, Model, want to search for, then click Description and User Comment is searched. Note Search images in My Box (Scanned/Imported Images), Recently Saved Images or a selected folder and its subfolders.
View Use Window Page 107 of 308 pages Documents: Business Card, Hagaki, Standard Size, PDF File, Others Custom categories: Displays your custom categories. Unclassified: Displays images that have not yet been classified. Images: N The number of images classified into the category is displayed. (Selected: n) The number of images with the checkbox selected is displayed. Note This portion is displayed only when one or more images are selected. Open All Displays all images. Close All Hides all images.
Create/Edit PDF file Window Page 108 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > Create/Edit PDF file Window Create/Edit PDF file Window Click PDF in the View & Use window, then click Create/Edit PDF file on the list to open the Create/Edit PDF file window. In the Create/Edit PDF file window, you can add/delete pages and rearrange the page order of PDF files created with MP Navigator EX.
Create/Edit PDF file Window Page 109 of 308 pages Undo Cancels the latest change made. Reset Cancels all the changes made. Save Selected Pages Opens the Save as PDF file dialog box. Specify the save settings. Only the selected page is saved. Note When multiple pages are selected, a multiple-page PDF file is created. See "Save as PDF file Dialog Box " for details on the Save as PDF file dialog box. Save All Pages Opens the Save as PDF file dialog box. Specify the save settings.
Print Document Dialog Box Page 110 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > Print Document Dialog Box Print Document Dialog Box Click Print in the View & Use window, then click Print Document on the list to open the Print Document dialog box. In the Print Document dialog box, you can make advanced settings for printing multiple scanned images at one time.
Print Document Dialog Box Page 111 of 308 pages Print an image at the paper size (enlarged or reduced). Borderless Printing Print the image on an entire sheet of paper without margins. Page Layout Printing (2 on 1) Layout and print two images on a sheet of paper. Page Layout Printing (4 on 1) Layout and print four images on a sheet of paper. Important The following settings are available only when using a Canon inkjet printer supporting the corresponding functions.
Print Document Dialog Box Page 112 of 308 pages Note Selectable paper type depend on the selected printer. Print Quality Select the print quality. Density Click to select the print density. Copies Click to select the number of copies to be printed. Grayscale Printing Select this checkbox to print the document in black and white. Preview before printing Select this checkbox to display the print result before printing. Defaults Restores the default settings.
Print Photo Dialog Box Page 113 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > Print Photo Dialog Box Print Photo Dialog Box Click Print in the View & Use window, then click Print Photo on the list to open the Print Photo dialog box. Important PDF files cannot be printed. The following settings are available only when using a Canon inkjet printer supporting the corresponding functions.
Print Photo Dialog Box Page 114 of 308 pages Important Page Layout setting will be disabled when you select Borderless Printing. Orientation Specify the print orientation. Important This setting is available only when Page Layout is Normal-size Printing. For others, the image is automatically rotated according to the aspect ratio of the paper. Copies Specify the number of copies to print. Vivid Photo Select this checkbox to print the image in vivid colors.
Send via E-mail Dialog Box Page 115 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > Send via E-mail Dialog Box Send via E-mail Dialog Box Click Send in the View & Use window, then click Attach to E-mail on the list to open the Send via E-mail dialog box. In the Send via E-mail dialog box, you can make advanced settings for attaching images to e-mail.
Correct/Enhance Images Window Page 116 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > Correct/Enhance Images Window Correct/Enhance Images Window (Image Correction/Enhancement) in the View & Use window or click Fix photo images in the Click Task Button area to open the Correct/Enhance Images window. In the Correct/Enhance Images window, you can make advanced settings including image correction/ enhancement and brightness/contrast adjustment.
Correct/Enhance Images Window Page 117 of 308 pages Auto Photo Fix Applies automatic corrections suitable for photos. Face Sharpener Sharpens out-of-focus faces. You can adjust the effect level using the slider. Digital Face Smoothing Enhances skin beautifully by removing blemishes and wrinkles. You can adjust the effect level using the slider. Apply to all images Applies the correction to all images. OK Applies the selected effect to the selected image or all images.
Correct/Enhance Images Window Page 118 of 308 pages Brightness Adjusts the overall image brightness. Move the slider to the left to darken and right to brighten the image. Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the image. Adjust the contrast when the image is flat due to lack of contrast. Move the slider to the left to decrease and right to increase the contrast of the image. Sharpness Emphasizes the outline of the subjects to sharpen the image.
Correct/Enhance Images Window Page 119 of 308 pages Face Brightener Corrects the entire image so that the selected facial area is brightened. You can adjust the effect level using the slider. Undo Cancels the latest correction. Face Sharpener Corrects the entire image to sharpen the face. You can specify the area you want to apply the effect to. You can adjust the effect level using the slider. Digital Face Smoothing Enhances skin beautifully by removing blemishes and wrinkles.
Correct/Enhance Images Window Page 120 of 308 pages the displayed window, drag the white frame to specify the trimming area. Move the cursor inside the white frame and drag to move the trimming area. Note Place the main subjects along the broken white lines or at the intersections to create a balanced image. (Enlarge) Enlarges the displayed image. (Reduce) Reduces the displayed image. (Full-screen) Enlarges/reduces the image to display it full-screen. (Compare) Opens the source image for comparison.
One-click Mode Screen Page 121 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > One-click Mode Screen One-click Mode Screen (Switch Mode) at the bottom left of the Navigation Mode screen to display the One-click Click Mode screen. You can complete from scanning to saving, printing, etc. at one time by simply clicking the corresponding icon. Save Scan and save documents. Document type is automatically detected. File format is automatically set. Files are saved to a computer.
One-click Mode Screen Page 122 of 308 pages PDF Dialog Box Note For further procedures, refer to the application's manual. COPY button This icon indicates which MP Navigator EX function is assigned to the COPY button on the machine (Scanner Button). The COPY button icon appears above the assigned function. E-MAIL button This icon indicates which MP Navigator EX function is assigned to the E-MAIL button on the machine (Scanner Button). The E-MAIL button icon appears above the assigned function.
Save Dialog Box (One-click Mode Screen) Page 123 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > Save Dialog Box (One-click Mode Screen) Save Dialog Box (One-click Mode Screen) Click Save on the Custom Scan with One-click tab or in the One-click Mode screen to open the Save dialog box. Scan Settings Document Type Select the type of document to be scanned. When Auto Mode is selected, the document type is automatically detected.
Save Dialog Box (One-click Mode Screen) Page 124 of 308 pages Select how to scan the document. Document Size Select the size of the document to be scanned. When you select Custom, a screen in which you can specify the document size appears. Select a Units, then enter the Width and Height and click OK. Important When you select Auto Detect, the image may not be scanned at the correct position and size. In that case, change the size to the actual document size (A4, Letter, etc.
Save Dialog Box (One-click Mode Screen) Page 125 of 308 pages Photos, Hagaki, business cards, CD/DVD and film: JPEG Magazines, newspapers and text documents: PDF You can change the file format from Set.... Images saved as PDF files may not open depending on the application. In that case, select an option other than PDF in Save as type. If you select JPEG/Exif, the Save the JPEG/Exif file in AdobeRGB checkbox will be selectable. Set...
Save Dialog Box (One-click Mode Screen) Page 126 of 308 pages Select this checkbox to start scanning when you click an icon. Apply Saves and applies the specified settings. Click Cancel instead of Apply to cancel the specified settings. Cancel Cancels the specified settings. The current screen closes. Defaults Returns all settings in the screen to their defaults. Scan/Preview Scans and saves documents with the specified settings.
Scan Settings Dialog Box Page 127 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > Scan Settings Dialog Box Scan Settings Dialog Box Make advanced settings for scanning with one-click or scanning using the buttons on the machine (Scanner Buttons). The Scan Settings dialog box opens when you click Specify... in a dialog box for making scan settings. Note The displayed items vary by document type and how the screen was opened.
Scan Settings Dialog Box Page 128 of 308 pages Important When you select Auto Detect, the image may not be scanned at the correct position and size. In that case, change the size to the actual document size (A4, Letter, etc.) and align a corner of the document with the corner at the arrow of the Platen. Scanning Resolution Select the resolution at which to scan documents.
Scan Settings Dialog Box Page 129 of 308 pages Note Scanning takes longer than usual when you enable Correct slanted document. Detect the orientation of text documents and rotate images Select this checkbox to detect the orientation of the document from the scanned text and rotate the scanned image to the correct orientation. Select the language of the document to be scanned in Document Language. Important You cannot select this checkbox when Document Size is Stitch Assist.
Save Dialog Box Page 130 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > Save Dialog Box Save Dialog Box The Save dialog box for specifying the image's file name and destination opens after you scan with Open the save dialog box after scanning the image (Input Exif information) selected in the Save dialog box that opens when you click Save on the Custom Scan with One-click tab or in the One-click Mode screen.
Save Dialog Box Page 131 of 308 pages You can specify a compression type for JPEG files. Select High(Low Compression), Standard or Low(High Compression). When Save as type is PDF, PDF(Multiple Pages) or PDF(Add Page) Make advanced settings for creating PDF files. See " PDF Settings Dialog Box " for details. Add to This is displayed when you select PDF(Add Page) for Save as type and specify the PDF file to which images are added. To change the file, click Browse... to specify another one.
Exif Settings Dialog Box Page 132 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > Exif Settings Dialog Box Exif Settings Dialog Box You can input Exif information into a file to be saved. Exif is a standard format for embedding various shooting data in digital camera images (JPEG). Embedding Exif information into scanned images allows you to organize and print them along with digital camera images. The Exif Settings dialog box can be opened when Save as type is JPEG/Exif.
PDF Dialog Box Page 133 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > PDF Dialog Box PDF Dialog Box Click PDF on the Custom Scan with One-click tab or in the One-click Mode screen to open the PDF dialog box. Scan Settings Document Type Select the type of document to be scanned. Color Mode Select how to scan the document. Document Size Select the size of the document to be scanned. When you select Custom, a screen in which you can specify the document size appears.
PDF Dialog Box Page 134 of 308 pages Display the Settings Dialog Box when Scanning with Scanner Buttons on the Scanner Select this checkbox to display the ScanGear (scanner driver) screen and make advanced scan settings. Specify... Click to open the Scan Settings dialog box in which you can make advanced scan settings. Scan Settings Dialog Box Save Settings Automatically save the image to your computer after scanning it Select this to save the images to your computer as specified after scanning them.
PDF Dialog Box Page 135 of 308 pages Application Settings Open with Specify an application with which to open scanned images. Drag and drop the icon of an application that supports the file format displayed in Save as type. The specified application starts after images are scanned. Important Depending on the specified application, the images may not appear correctly or the application may not start. Reset Cancels the application setting. Set... Allows you to select an application to start.
Save as PDF file Dialog Box Page 136 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > Save as PDF file Dialog Box Save as PDF file Dialog Box The Save as PDF file dialog box opens when you scan from PDF on the Custom Scan with One-click tab or in the One-click Mode screen after selecting Open the save dialog box after scanning the image. In the Save as PDF file dialog box, you can make settings for saving images to a computer.
Save as PDF file Dialog Box Page 137 of 308 pages Set... Make advanced settings for creating PDF files. See "PDF Settings Dialog Box " for details. Password security settings Select this checkbox to open the Password Security -Settings dialog box in which you can set passwords for opening, editing and printing created PDF files. Setting Passwords for PDF Files Rotate Left 90°/Rotate Right 90° Rotates scanned images 90 degrees counter-clockwise or clockwise.
Mail Dialog Box Page 138 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > Mail Dialog Box Mail Dialog Box Click Mail on the Custom Scan with One-click tab or in the One-click Mode screen to open the Mail dialog box. Scan Settings Document Type Select the type of document to be scanned. Color Mode Select how to scan the document. Document Size Select the size of the document to be scanned. When you select Custom, a screen in which you can specify the document size appears.
Mail Dialog Box Page 139 of 308 pages settings. Specify... Click to open the Scan Settings dialog box in which you can make advanced scan settings. Scan Settings Dialog Box Save Settings File Size Select a size from Small (fits in a 640 by 480 window), Medium (fits in a 800 by 600 window), Large (fits in a 1024 by 768 window) and Original. File name Enter the file name of the image to be saved (up to 32 characters). When saving multiple files, 4 digits are appended to each file name.
Mail Dialog Box Page 140 of 308 pages Apply Saves and applies the specified settings. Click Cancel instead of Apply to cancel the specified settings. Cancel Cancels the specified settings. The current screen closes. Defaults Returns all settings in the screen to their defaults. Scan Scans documents with the specified settings. When scanning is completed, the e-mail software program starts automatically and a new message screen appears with the image attached.
OCR Dialog Box Page 141 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > OCR Dialog Box OCR Dialog Box Click OCR on the Custom Scan with One-click tab or in the One-click Mode screen to open the OCR dialog box. Scan Settings Document Type Select the type of document to be scanned. Color Mode Select how to scan the document. Document Size Select the size of the document to be scanned. When you select Custom, a screen in which you can specify the document size appears.
OCR Dialog Box Page 142 of 308 pages Note When scanning slanted documents, select the Correct slanted document checkbox to improve the text recognition accuracy. Save Settings File name Enter the file name of the image to be saved (up to 32 characters). When saving multiple files, 4 digits are appended to each file name. Save as type Select a file type to save the scanned images. Select JPEG/Exif, TIFF or BMP. Set... When Save as type is JPEG/Exif You can specify a compression type for JPEG files.
OCR Dialog Box Page 143 of 308 pages Important Depending on the specified application, the text may not be extracted correctly or the application may not start. Start scanning by clicking the one-click button Select this checkbox to start scanning when you click an icon. Apply Saves and applies the specified settings. Click Cancel instead of Apply to cancel the specified settings. Cancel Cancels the specified settings. The current screen closes.
Scan Dialog Box Page 144 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > Scan Dialog Box Scan Dialog Box Click SCAN-1 or SCAN-2 on the Custom Scan with One-click tab or in the One-click Mode screen to open the SCAN-1 or SCAN-2 dialog box. Scan Settings Document Type Select the type of document to be scanned. When Auto Mode is selected, the document type is automatically detected. In that case, Color Mode, Document Size and Resolution are automatically set as well.
Scan Dialog Box Page 145 of 308 pages Color Mode Select how to scan the document. Document Size Select the size of the document to be scanned. When you select Custom, a screen in which you can specify the document size appears. Select a Units, then enter the Width and Height and click OK. Important When you select Auto Detect, the image may not be scanned at the correct position and size. In that case, change the size to the actual document size (A4, Letter, etc.
Scan Dialog Box Page 146 of 308 pages When Save as type is Auto You can specify the file format in which to save images. Select a file format forDocument and Photo each. When Save as type is JPEG/Exif You can specify a compression type for JPEG files. Select High(Low Compression), Standard or Low(High Compression). Save in Displays the folder in which to save the scanned images. To change the folder, click Browse... to specify another one. The following folders are specified by default.
Scan Dialog Box Page 147 of 308 pages Cancels the specified settings. The current screen closes. Defaults Returns all settings in the screen to their defaults. Scan/Preview Scans documents with the specified settings. When film is selected for Document Type, this button changes to Preview, and clicking it displays the thumbnail of the photo on the film. In the displayed dialog box, select the checkbox of the image you want to scan, then click Scan. Scanning starts.
Copy Dialog Box Page 148 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > Copy Dialog Box Copy Dialog Box Click Copy on the Custom Scan with One-click tab or in the One-click Mode screen to open the Copy dialog box. Important You can print with the Copy function only when the machine and printer are connected to the same computer. Images may not be printed correctly on a network printer. Note This procedure requires the machine and a printer.
Copy Dialog Box Page 149 of 308 pages - Documents printed on thin white paper - Wide documents such as panoramic photos Reflective CD/DVD labels may not be scanned properly. Note To reduce moire, set Document Type to Magazine. Color Mode Select how to scan the document. Document Size Select the size of the document to be scanned. When you select Custom, a screen in which you can specify the document size appears. Select a Units, then enter the Width and Height and click OK.
Copy Dialog Box Page 150 of 308 pages Number of Copies Specify the number of copies to print. (up and down buttons) to the right of the value or enter a value. Click Specify up to 99 copies. Printer Select a printer to use when multiple printers are connected. Click Properties... to open a dialog box to configure the printer settings. Media Type Select the type of paper to use. Note Selectable paper sizes depend on the selected printer.
Print Dialog Box Page 151 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > Print Dialog Box Print Dialog Box Click Print on the Custom Scan with One-click tab or in the One-click Mode screen to open the Print dialog box. Important You can print with the Print function only when the machine and printer are connected to the same computer. Images may not be printed correctly on a network printer. Note This procedure requires the machine and a printer.
Print Dialog Box Page 152 of 308 pages Note To reduce moire, set Document Type to Magazine. Color Mode Select how to scan the document. Document Size Select the size of the document to be scanned. When you select Custom, a screen in which you can specify the document size appears. Select a Units, then enter the Width and Height and click OK. Important When you select Auto Detect, the image may not be scanned at the correct position and size.
Print Dialog Box Page 153 of 308 pages Important This function does not scan images. Note Use Save, SCAN-1 or SCAN-2 to create and save images in the Adobe RGB color tone. You can only specify one image at a time. Start scanning by clicking the one-click button Select this checkbox to start scanning when you click an icon. Apply Saves and applies the specified settings. Click Cancel instead of Apply to cancel the specified settings. Cancel Cancels the specified settings. The current screen closes.
Print Layout Dialog Box Page 154 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > Print Layout Dialog Box Print Layout Dialog Box The Print Layout dialog box opens after scanning from Print on the Custom Scan with One-click tab or in the One-click Mode screen. Note Double-click an image to display it in a different window. Printer Select the printer to use. Properties... Displays the selected printer's advanced setting screen. Paper Size Select the size of paper for printing.
Print Layout Dialog Box Page 155 of 308 pages Important This setting is available only when Page Layout is Normal-size Printing. For others, the image is automatically rotated according to the aspect ratio of the paper. Copies Specify the number of copies to print. Vivid Photo Select this checkbox to print the image in vivid colors. Important This function is not available when a printer other than a Canon inkjet printer is selected for Printer.
Preferences Dialog Box Page 156 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > Preferences Dialog Box Preferences Dialog Box Click Preferences to open the Preferences dialog box. In the Preferences dialog box, you can make advanced settings to MP Navigator EX functions via the General and Scanner Button Settings tabs. Note See the corresponding sections below for details on each tab.
General Tab Page 157 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > General Tab General Tab On the General tab, you can specify general MP Navigator EX settings. Product Name Displays the product name of the machine that MP Navigator EX is currently configured to use. If the displayed product is not the one you want to use, select the desired product from the list. Save in (My Box) Displays the folder in which to save scanned documents. To change the folder, click Browse...
General Tab Page 158 of 308 pages corresponding applications. Note For Convert to text file, Notepad (included with Windows) is displayed. Click Set... to open a dialog box, then specify Document Language and how to scan multiple documents. Document Language Specify the language according to the language of the document to be scanned. Only text written in languages that can be selected in the Document Language can be extracted to Notepad.
Scanner Button Settings Tab Page 159 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > MP Navigator EX Screens > Scanner Button Settings Tab Scanner Button Settings Tab Assign an MP Navigator EX function to each Scanner Button. You can assign the Save, Copy, Print, Mail, OCR, SCAN-1, SCAN-2 or PDF function to each button. By default, the Copy, Mail, SCAN-1 and PDF functions are assigned to the COPY, E-MAIL, SCAN and PDF buttons respectively.
Opening Files Other than Scanned Images Page 160 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Opening Files Other than Scanned Images Opening Files Other than Scanned Images You can save or print data other than scanned images using MP Navigator EX.
Opening Images Saved on a Computer Page 161 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Opening Files Other than Scanned Images > Opening Images Saved on a Computer Opening Images Saved on a Computer You can open images saved on a computer and print them or attach them to e-mail using MP Navigator EX. You can also edit them using an application that accompanies the machine. 1. Start MP Navigator EX and open the Navigation Mode screen. Starting MP Navigator EX 2.
Opening Images Saved on a Computer Page 162 of 308 pages 4. Select the images you want to use, then select what you want to do with them. See the corresponding sections below for details on using images.
What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)? Page 163 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)? What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)? ScanGear (scanner driver) is software required for scanning documents and film. It enables you to specify the output size and make image corrections when scanning. ScanGear (scanner driver) can be started from MP Navigator EX or from other applications that are compatible with a standard interface called TWAIN.
What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)? Page 164 of 308 pages Auto Scan Mode Use Auto Scan Mode to scan easily by simply placing the document on the Platen and clicking Scan.
Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Page 165 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Starting ScanGear (scanner driver) Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Scanning documents after making simple image corrections Scanning in Basic Mode Scanning documents after making advanced image corrections and brightness/color adjustments Scanning in Adv
Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Page 166 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Use ScanGear (scanner driver) to make image corrections and color adjustments when scanning. ScanGear (scanner driver) can be started from MP Navigator EX or an application. Follow these steps to start ScanGear (scanner driver).
Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Page 167 of 308 pages 3. Select the Use the scanner driver checkbox in Scan Settings, then click Scan. The ScanGear (scanner driver) screen appears. Important Use the scanner driver is not displayed in the PDF dialog box. Starting from an Application Follow these steps (example) to start ScanGear (scanner driver) from an application. The procedure varies depending on the application. For details, refer to the application's manual. 1. Start the application. 2.
Scanning in Basic Mode Page 168 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Scanning in Basic Mode Scanning in Basic Mode In Basic Mode, you can scan easily by following the on-screen steps. Note To scan black and white film, scan from the Advanced Mode tab of ScanGear (scanner driver). Scanning Film in Advanced Mode 1. Place the document or film on the Platen, then start ScanGear (scanner driver).
Scanning in Basic Mode Page 169 of 308 pages Note If you scan without preview, colors are adjusted based on the document type selected in Select Source. When Film is Previewed The thumbnail appears in the Preview area. Select the checkbox to scan the frame. Important Film cannot be scanned without previewing. If a message for calibration appears, remove the film, then place the Film Adapter Unit over the first frame of the Film Guide and click OK.
Scanning in Basic Mode Page 170 of 308 pages Note To scan at a specified resolution, use the Advanced Mode tab. Scanning in Advanced Mode 5. Set Output Size. Output size options vary by the items selected in Select Source and Destination. 6. Adjust the scan area (cropping frame) as required. Adjust the size and position of the scan area (cropping frame) on the preview image. You can also create two or more cropping frames. However, in thumbnail view, you can only specify one cropping frame per image.
Scanning in Advanced Mode Page 171 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Scanning in Advanced Mode Scanning in Advanced Mode In Advanced Mode, you can specify the color mode, output resolution, image brightness, color tone, etc. when scanning. This section explains how to scan paper/photos. See " Scanning Film in Advanced Mode " to scan film. 1. Place the document on the Platen, then start ScanGear (scanner driver).
Scanning in Advanced Mode Page 172 of 308 pages Note If you scan without preview, the show-through reduction function will be active. This function is useful when scanning magazines. However, when scanning photos, the color tone of the scanned image may differ from the source due to the show-through reduction function. In that case, use preview first. 5. Set Output Settings. Output Settings 6. Adjust the cropping frame, correct image and adjust colors as required.
Scanning in Auto Scan Mode Page 173 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Scanning in Auto Scan Mode Scanning in Auto Scan Mode You can scan easily in Auto Scan Mode of ScanGear (scanner driver) by letting it automatically determine the type of document placed on the Platen. Note Supported document types are photos, Hagaki, business cards, magazines, newspapers, text documents, CD/DVD and film.
Scanning in Auto Scan Mode Page 174 of 308 pages Related Topic Auto Scan Mode Tab Page top
Scanning Film in Advanced Mode Page 175 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Scanning Film in Advanced Mode Scanning Film in Advanced Mode In Advanced Mode, you can specify the color mode, output resolution, image brightness, color tone, etc. when scanning. This section explains how to scan film. 1. Place the film on the Platen, then start ScanGear (scanner driver).
Scanning Film in Advanced Mode Page 176 of 308 pages If a message for calibration appears, remove the film, then place the Film Adapter Unit over the first frame of the Film Guide and click OK. When the calibration is completed, follow the on-screen instructions to load the film into the Film Guide, then click OK. Note To preview another frame, place the Film Adapter Unit over the frame you want to scan, then click Preview. 5. Set Output Settings. Output Settings Note When the data size exceeds 1.
Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time in Advanced Mode Page 177 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time in Advanced Mode Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time in Advanced Mode You can scan two or more photos (small documents) on the Platen at one time by using Multi-Crop in Advanced Mode tab of ScanGear (scanner driver).
Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time in Advanced Mode Page 178 of 308 pages Each image is cropped (scan area is specified) automatically according to the document size. If you do not want to scan one, select the image and press the Delete key. Alternatively, select the image and click (Remove Cropping Frame) on the Toolbar. Note When you click Multi-Crop, Multi-Crop changes to Reset. Click Reset to cancel Multi Crop. Cancel Multi Crop to create custom cropping frames. Adjusting Cropping Frames 5.
Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time in Advanced Mode Page 179 of 308 pages 6. Make image corrections as required. Image Settings Note The settings are applied to all cropping frames. 7. Click Scan. Each cropping frame is scanned as an individual image. Note ScanGear's response after scanning can be specified in Status of ScanGear dialog after scanning on the Scan tab of the Preferences dialog box.
Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Page 180 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) The following sections provide you with tips and know-how on advanced scanning techniques involving color/brightness adjustment, etc.
Correcting Images (Unsharp Mask, Reduce Dust and Scratches, Fading Co... Page 181 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Correcting Images (Unsharp Mask, Reduce Dust and Scratches, Fading Correction, etc.) Correcting Images (Unsharp Mask, Reduce Dust and Scratches, Fading Correction, etc.
Correcting Images (Unsharp Mask, Reduce Dust and Scratches, Fading Co... Page 182 of 308 pages Sharpening slightly out-of-focus images Set Unsharp Mask to ON. OFF ON Reducing gradations and stripe patterns Set Descreen to ON. OFF ON Note "Moire" is a phenomenon where uneven gradation or a stripe pattern appears when such photos or pictures printed with fine dots are scanned. Descreen is the function for reducing this moire effect.
Correcting Images (Unsharp Mask, Reduce Dust and Scratches, Fading Co... Page 183 of 308 pages None Medium Reducing graininess Set Grain Correction to Low, Medium or High according to the degree of graininess. Medium None Correcting backlit images Set Backlight Correction to Low, Medium or High according to the degree of backlight.
Correcting Images (Unsharp Mask, Reduce Dust and Scratches, Fading Co...
Adjusting Colors Using a Color Pattern Page 185 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Adjusting Colors Using a Color Pattern Adjusting Colors Using a Color Pattern You can preview color changes and reproduce natural colors by using the Color Pattern function in ScanGear's Basic Mode tab. Color Adjustment Correct colors that have faded with time or due to colorcast.
Adjusting Colors Using a Color Pattern Page 186 of 308 pages Preview image appears in the center. Preview image colors change as you adjust them. Below is an example of correcting a bluish image. Since Blue and Green are too strong, click the Yellow and Magenta arrows to correct. Before After Note Color adjustments are applied only to the scan area (cropping frame). If document type is film, adjustments are applied only to the scan area (cropping frame) or the frame selected in thumbnail view.
Adjusting Saturation and Color Balance Page 187 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Adjusting Saturation and Color Balance Adjusting Saturation and Color Balance In ScanGear's Advanced Mode tab, click (Saturation/Color Balance). Note Click Defaults to reset all adjustments in the current window. Saturation Adjust the image's saturation (vividness). You can brighten colors that have faded with time, etc.
Adjusting Saturation and Color Balance Page 188 of 308 pages Magenta & Green Yellow & Blue These are complementary color pairs (each pair produces a shade of gray when mixed). You can reproduce the natural colors of the scene by reducing the cast color and increasing the complementary color. It is usually difficult to correct the image completely by adjusting only one color pair.
Adjusting Brightness and Contrast Page 189 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Adjusting Brightness and Contrast Adjusting Brightness and Contrast In ScanGear's Advanced Mode tab, click (Brightness/Contrast). Note to switch to detailed view. Click to return to the previous view. Click Click Defaults to reset all adjustments in the current window.
Adjusting Brightness and Contrast Page 190 of 308 pages Brightness Adjust the image brightness. Move (slider) under Brightness to the left to darken and right to brighten the image. You can also enter a value (-127 to 127). Darkened Original image Brightened Note Highlights may be lost if you brighten the image too much, and shadows may be lost if you darken the image too much. Contrast Contrast is the degree of difference between the brighter and darker parts of an image.
Adjusting Histogram Page 191 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Adjusting Histogram Adjusting Histogram In ScanGear's Advanced Mode tab, click (Histogram). Note Click Defaults to reset all adjustments in the current window. Channel Each dot of an image is a mixture of Red, Green and Blue in various proportions (gradation). These colors can be adjusted individually as a "channel.
Adjusting Histogram Page 192 of 308 pages (1) Bright area (2) Dark area (3) Whole image More data is distributed to the highlight side. More data is distributed to the Data is widely distributed between the highlight and shadow. shadow side. Adjusting Histograms (Using the Slider) Select a Channel, then move set as the shadow or highlight.
Adjusting Histogram Page 193 of 308 pages Images with more data distributed to the highlight side Move the Mid-point Slider toward the highlight side. Images with more data distributed to the shadow side Move the Mid-point Slider toward the shadow side. Adjusting Histograms (Using the Droppers) When you select a Channel and click the Black-point, Mid-point or White-point Dropper, the mouse pointer on the preview image changes to a dropper.
Adjusting Tone Curve Page 194 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Adjusting Tone Curve Adjusting Tone Curve In ScanGear's Advanced Mode tab, click (Tone Curve Settings). Note Click Defaults to reset all adjustments in the current window. Channel Each dot of an image is a mixture of Red, Green and Blue in various proportions (gradation). These colors can be adjusted individually as a "channel.
Adjusting Tone Curve Page 195 of 308 pages Adjusting Tone Curve In Select Tone Curve, select a tone curve from No correction, Overexposure, Underexposure, High contrast, Reverse the negative/positive image and Edit custom curve. No correction (No adjustment) Overexposure (Convex curve) The midtone data of the input side is stretched toward the highlight of the output side, resulting in a bright-toned image when viewed on a monitor.
Adjusting Tone Curve Page 196 of 308 pages Edit custom curve You can drag specific points on the Tone Curve to freely adjust the brightness of the corresponding areas.
Setting Threshold Page 197 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Setting Threshold Setting Threshold The brightness of color and grayscale images is expressed in a value between 0 and 255. However, in creating black and white images, all colors are mapped to either black (0) or white (255). Threshold is the borderline value that determines a color as black or white.
ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens Page 198 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens The following sections describe ScanGear's screens and functions, and how to use ScanGear (scanner driver).
Basic Mode Tab On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Basic Mode Tab Basic Mode Tab This mode allows you to scan easily by following the on-screen steps. This section describes the settings and functions available in Basic Mode. (1) Settings and Operation Buttons (2) Toolbar (3) Preview Area Note The displayed items vary by document type and how the screen was opened. Settings and Operation Buttons Select Source Photo(Color) Scan color photos.
Basic Mode Tab Page 200 of 308 pages active. If you select Photo(Color), Magazine(Color) or Document(Grayscale), the Auto Tone function will be active by default. However, if you disable Always Execute the Auto Tone on the Color Settings tab of the Preferences dialog box, the Auto Tone function will be disabled. If you select Magazine(Color), the Descreen function will be active. Display Preview Image Click Preview to perform a trial scan. The scanned document appears in the Preview area.
Basic Mode Tab Page 201 of 308 pages Select this to print the scanned image on a printer. Image display Select this to view the scanned image on a monitor. OCR Select this to use the scanned image with OCR software. OCR software is software that converts text scanned as an image into text data that can be edited in word processors and other programs. Important This option is not displayed when film is scanned. Output Size Select an output size.
Basic Mode Tab Page 202 of 308 pages Important You cannot delete predefined output sizes such as A4 and 1024 x 768 pixels. Note Save up to 10 output sizes to Output Size List. An error message appears when you enter a value outside the setting range. Enter a value within the setting range. Note Whether or how the cropping frame is initially displayed on a preview image can be specified on the Preview tab of the Preferences dialog box. See Cropping Frame on Previewed Images in "Preview Tab .
Basic Mode Tab Page 203 of 308 pages Note When scanning starts, the progress will be displayed. Click Cancel to cancel the scan. Preferences... The Preferences dialog box opens and you can make scan/preview settings. Preferences Dialog Box Close Closes ScanGear (scanner driver). Toolbar Toolbar You can rotate preview images using the Toolbar. The buttons displayed on the Toolbar vary by document type and view.
Basic Mode Tab Page 204 of 308 pages Whole film image view Note If frames are not detected due to the image color of the film, display the whole film image and scan. (Mirror) Inverts the preview image horizontally. - The result will be reflected in the scanned image. - The image returns to its original state when you preview again. (Rotate Left) Rotates the preview image 90 degrees counter-clockwise. - The result will be reflected in the scanned image.
Basic Mode Tab Page 205 of 308 pages (Uncheck All Frames) Deselects the checkbox of the image in thumbnail view. (Information) Displays the version of ScanGear (scanner driver) and the current scan settings (document type, etc.). (Open Guide) This page appears. Preview Area Preview Area This is where a trial image is displayed after you click Preview. You can specify the scan area (cropping frame) on the displayed image. You can also create two or more cropping frames.
Advanced Mode Tab Page 206 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Advanced Mode Tab Advanced Mode Tab This mode allows you to make advanced scan settings such as the color mode, resolution, image brightness and color tone. This section describes the settings and functions available in Advanced Mode. (1) Settings and Operation Buttons (2) Toolbar (3) Preview Area Note The displayed items vary by document type and how the screen was opened.
Advanced Mode Tab Page 207 of 308 pages Enter Setting Name and click Add. The name appears in Favorite Settings List. When you click Save, the item appears in the Favorite Settings list along with the predefined items. Note You can set Add/Delete... in Favorite Settings after preview. Save up to 10 items to Favorite Settings List. To delete an item, select it in Favorite Settings List and click Delete. Click Save to save settings displayed in Favorite Settings List.
Advanced Mode Tab Page 208 of 308 pages Scan Starts scanning. Note When scanning starts, the progress will be displayed. Click Cancel to cancel the scan. When scanning is completed, a dialog box prompting you to select the next action may open. Follow the prompt to complete. For details, see Status of ScanGear dialog after scanning in " Scan Tab" (Preferences dialog box). If the total size of the images to be scanned exceeds 100 MB, a message appears warning you that scanning may take time.
Advanced Mode Tab Page 209 of 308 pages When Select Source is film and in whole film image view (Clear) Click this button to delete the preview image. It also resets the Toolbar and color adjustment settings. (Thumbnail (in thumbnail view)) When scanning film, switches between displaying the thumbnails cropped to the frame size, and displaying the whole film image. When the whole film image is displayed, the icon changes to (Whole Film Image).
Advanced Mode Tab Page 210 of 308 pages (Crop) Allows you to specify the scan area by dragging the mouse. (Display Film Cropping Frame) Displays the cropping frame according to the film selected in Film Size. (Move Image) If an enlarged image is too large to fit in the Preview area, you can click this button and drag the image across the screen until the part you want to see is displayed. You can also move the image using the scroll bars.
Advanced Mode Tab Page 211 of 308 pages Preview Area Preview Area This is where a trial image is displayed after you click Preview. You can specify the scan area (cropping frame) on the displayed image. You can also create two or more cropping frames. Adjusting Cropping Frames Note When the document is film, only the image with the checkbox selected are scanned. In whole film image view, all portions in the cropping frames are scanned.
Input Settings Page 212 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Input Settings Input Settings Input Settings allows you to set the following items: Select Source The type of document to be scanned is displayed. Platen is set by default. Paper Size Select the size of the document to be scanned. When you select a size, the Preview area size changes accordingly. Important Some applications have a limit to the amount of scan data they can receive.
Input Settings Page 213 of 308 pages Select this mode to scan color documents or film, or to create color images. This mode renders the image in 256 levels (8 bit) of R(ed), G(reen), and B(lue). Color(48bit) Select this mode to scan color photos or film. This mode renders the image in 65536 levels (16 bit) of R(ed), G(reen), and B(lue). Grayscale Select this mode to scan black and white photos or film, or to create black and white images.
Output Settings Page 214 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Output Settings Output Settings Output Settings allows you to set the following items: Output Resolution Select the resolution to scan at. The higher the resolution (value), the more detail in your image. Select a resolution from the options displayed by clicking the button, or enter a value within the range of 25 dpi to 19200 dpi (in 1 dpi increments).
Output Settings Page 215 of 308 pages available output resolution). Paper Size (L, etc.) & Monitor Size (1024 x 768 pixels, etc.) Width, height and scale cannot be specified. The preview image will be cropped according to the selected output size and resolution. The portion within the cropping frame will be scanned at the size of the selected paper/monitor size. You can drag the cropping frame to enlarge, reduce or move it while maintaining the aspect ratio. Add/Delete...
Output Settings Page 216 of 308 pages to 99 MB or less, and than scan.
Image Settings Page 217 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Image Settings Image Settings Important Do not apply these functions to images without moire, dust/scratches or faded colors. The color tone may be adversely affected. Image correction results may not be reflected in the preview image. Note Selectable settings depend on color mode settings. Scanning may take longer when you use Image Settings.
Image Settings Page 218 of 308 pages ON by default. Descreen Printed photos and pictures are displayed as a collection of fine dots. "Moire" is a phenomenon where uneven gradation or a stripe pattern appears when such photos or pictures printed with fine dots are scanned. Descreen is the function for reducing this moire effect. This setting is OFF by default. Note Even if Descreen is set to ON, some moire effects may remain if Unsharp Mask is set to ON. In that case, set Unsharp Mask to OFF.
Image Settings Page 219 of 308 pages None Graininess will not be reduced. Low Select this when the photo is slightly grainy. Medium It is recommended that you normally select this setting. High Select this when the photo is very grainy. This can affect the gradation and sharpness of the image. Important Grain Correction may not be effective if the scan area is too small. Backlight Correction Use this function to correct photos and film that have been shot against light.
Image Settings Page 220 of 308 pages Align the document with the edge of the Platen. If not, the shadow will not be corrected properly. Shadows may not be corrected properly depending on the document. If the page background is not white, shadows may not be detected correctly or may not be detected at all. While scanning, press down on the spine with the same amount of pressure you used to preview the scan. If the binding part is not even, the shadow will not be corrected properly.
Color Adjustment Buttons Page 221 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Color Adjustment Buttons Color Adjustment Buttons The Color Adjustment Buttons allow you to make fine corrections to the image brightness and color tones. You can adjust the image's overall brightness or contrast, and adjust its highlight and shadow values (histogram) or balance (tone curve).
Color Adjustment Buttons Page 222 of 308 pages (Tone Curve Settings) Adjust the brightness of an image by selecting the type of graph (tone curve) showing the balance of tone input and output. You can make fine adjustments to the brightness of a specific area. Adjusting Tone Curve (Final Review) Make a final check of color adjustments. The final synthesized tone curve and the histogram derived from the subsequent image processing will be displayed. There are no settings to make in this screen.
Color Adjustment Buttons Page 223 of 308 pages Note Save up to 20 items. Defaults Reset all adjustments (saturation/color balance, brightness/contrast, histogram and tone curve).
Auto Scan Mode Tab Page 224 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Auto Scan Mode Tab Auto Scan Mode Tab This mode allows you to scan easily by simply placing documents on the Platen and clicking a button. In Auto Scan Mode, documents are automatically detected. You do not need to specify cropping frames or make image corrections. Supported Documents Photos, Hagaki, business cards, magazines, newspapers, text documents, CD/DVD and film.
Auto Scan Mode Tab Page 225 of 308 pages Scan Scanning starts. Note When scanning starts, the progress will be displayed. Click Cancel to cancel the scan. When scanning is completed, a dialog box prompting you to select the next action may open. Follow the prompt to complete. For details, see Status of ScanGear dialog after scanning in " Scan Tab" (Preferences dialog box). Instructions This page appears. Preferences... The Preferences dialog box opens and you can make scan/preview settings.
Preferences Dialog Box Page 226 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Preferences Dialog Box Preferences Dialog Box Click Preferences... in the ScanGear (scanner driver) screen to open Preferences dialog box. In the Preferences dialog box, you can make advanced settings to ScanGear (scanner driver) functions via the Scanner, Preview, Scan and Color Settings tabs.
Scanner Tab Page 227 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Scanner Tab Scanner Tab On the Scanner tab, you can specify the following settings. Select Folder Where Temporary Files are Saved Specify a folder in which to save images temporarily. To change the folder, click Browse... to specify another one. Sound Settings You can set the machine to play music during/at the end of a scan.
Preview Tab Page 228 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Preview Tab Preview Tab On the Preview tab, you can specify the following settings. Preview at Start of ScanGear Select what to do with Preview when ScanGear (scanner driver) is started. Display Saved Preview Image is selected by default. Automatically Execute Preview ScanGear (scanner driver) will automatically start previewing at startup.
Preview Tab Page 229 of 308 pages Larger Displays 105% (in width and height) of the area displayed for the standard size. Standard The standard size. Smaller Displays 95% (in width and height) of the area displayed for the standard size. Note When you change the Cropping Size for Thumbnail View setting, the preview images will be refreshed and cropped to the new size. As the preview images are refreshed, the color adjustments and other settings applied to them are reset.
Scan Tab Page 230 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Scan Tab Scan Tab On the Scan tab, you can specify the following settings. Status of ScanGear dialog after scanning Select what to do with ScanGear (scanner driver) after scanning images. Display the dialog to select next action is selected by default. Close ScanGear automatically Select this to return to the original application when scanning is completed.
Scan Tab Page 231 of 308 pages Select this checkbox to display 95% (in width and height) of the area displayed for the standard film size. Important This setting is not applied when scanning with the ScanGear (scanner driver) screen displayed. Advanced Mode Settings Select the Enable 48/16 bit Output checkbox to display Color(48bit) in Color Mode on the Advanced Mode tab. When Select Source is Film, Grayscale(16bit) will also be displayed. This checkbox is not selected by default.
Color Settings Tab Page 232 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Color Settings Tab Color Settings Tab On the Color Settings tab, you can specify the following settings. Color Adjustment Select either of the following. Recommended is selected by default. This function is available when Color Mode is Color, Color(48bit), Grayscale or Grayscale(16bit). Recommended Select this to vividly reproduce the tone of a document on the screen.
Color Settings Tab Page 233 of 308 pages The color tone may change from the source image due to the Auto Tone function. In that case, deselect the Always Execute the Auto Tone checkbox. Monitor Gamma By setting the gamma value of a monitor, you can adjust the input data to the brightness characteristics of the monitor.
Useful Information on Scanning Page 234 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Useful Information on Scanning Useful Information on Scanning Adjusting the cropping frame (scan area) Adjusting Cropping Frames Selecting the best resolution Resolution Learning about file formats File Formats Learning about Color Matching Color Matching Matching the colors between the document and monitor See Monitor Gamma in the following section.
Adjusting Cropping Frames Page 235 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Useful Information on Scanning > Adjusting Cropping Frames Adjusting Cropping Frames You can specify the scan area by creating a cropping frame on the image displayed in the Preview area of the ScanGear (scanner driver) screen. When you click Scan, only the portion within the cropping frame will be scanned and passed to the application. You can create multiple cropping frames.
Adjusting Cropping Frames Page 236 of 308 pages (Height) in Input Settings. Note Cropping frames are set according to the document size (Auto Crop) by default. For details, see Cropping Frame on Previewed Images in " Preview Tab " (Preferences dialog box). Creating multiple cropping frames Click and drag the mouse in a space outside the existing cropping frame to create a new cropping frame in the Preview area.
Resolution Page 237 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Useful Information on Scanning > Resolution Resolution What is Resolution? The data in the image you have scanned is a collection of dots carrying information about brightness and color. The density of these dots is called "resolution", and resolution will determine the amount of detail your image contains. The unit of resolution is dots per inch (dpi). Dpi is the number of dots per square inch (2.54 cm square).
Resolution Page 238 of 308 pages Example of Appropriate Resolution when Printing to Scale The scanning resolution is automatically set so that the value set in Output Resolution will be the resolution of the scanned image. If you set Output Resolution to 300 dpi and scan at twice the size, the document will be automatically scanned at 600 dpi, and the resolution of the scanned image will be 300 dpi. You can print the document with sufficient quality using a 600 dpi color printer. When Printing L Size (8.
File Formats Page 239 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Useful Information on Scanning > File Formats File Formats You can select a file format when saving scanned images. You should specify the most suitable format according to how you want to use the image on which application. Available file formats vary by application and computer (Windows or Macintosh). See below for the characteristics of each image file format. BMP (Standard File Extension: .
Color Matching Page 240 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Useful Information on Scanning > Color Matching Color Matching Color Matching adjusts devices as shown below to match the colors of an image displayed on a monitor or a printed image with the colors of the original document.
Other Scanning Methods Page 241 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Other Scanning Methods Other Scanning Methods Scanning with applications other than MP Navigator EX Scanning from an Application Scanning images via the Control Panel Scanning Using the Control Panel (Windows XP Only) Page top
Scanning from an Application Page 242 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Other Scanning Methods > Scanning from an Application Scanning from an Application You can scan an image from a TWAIN- or WIA-compliant application and use the image in that application. The procedure varies depending on the application. The following procedures are examples only. For details, refer to the application's manual. Important In Windows 2000, you cannot scan using the WIA driver.
Scanning from an Application Page 243 of 308 pages Scanner The currently set product name is displayed. To change the scanner, click Change... and select the product you want to use. Profile Select Photo (Default) or Documents according to the document to be scanned. To save a new Profile, select Add profile.... You can specify the details in the Add New Profile dialog box. Source Select a scanner type. Paper size This setting is not available for this machine.
Scanning from an Application Page 244 of 308 pages 2. In File, click From Scanner or Camera.... (Select the command to scan a document in the application.) 3. Select an image type according to the document to be scanned. Note To scan with the values previously set in Adjust the quality of the scanned picture, select Custom Settings. 4. Click Adjust the quality of the scanned picture and set the preferences as required. Brightness Move the slider to adjust the brightness.
Scanning Using the Control Panel (Windows XP Only) Page 245 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Other Scanning Methods > Scanning Using the Control Panel (Windows XP Only) Scanning Using the Control Panel (Windows XP Only) You can scan images via the Control Panel of Windows XP using the WIA driver. Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) is a driver model implemented in Windows XP. It allows you to scan documents without using an application.
Scanning Using the Control Panel (Windows XP Only) Page 246 of 308 pages Contrast Move the slider to adjust the contrast. Moving it to the left will decrease the contrast of the image, thus softening the image. Moving it to the right will increase the contrast of the image, thus sharpening the image. You can also enter a value (-127 to 127). Resolution (DPI) Enter the resolution. Specify a value between 50 dpi and 600 dpi. Resolution Picture type Select the type of scan you want for your document.
Scanning Using the Scanner Buttons Page 247 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Scanning Using the Scanner Buttons Scanning Using the Scanner Buttons Using the Scanner Buttons to create PDF files, print documents or attach images to e-mail What Are Scanner Buttons? Scanning and Printing/Copying Documents (COPY Button) Scanning Documents and Opening the Scanned Images (SCAN Button) Scanning and Saving Documents as PDF Files (PDF Button) Scanning and Attaching Documents to E-mail (E-MAIL Butt
What Are Scanner Buttons? Page 248 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Scanning Using the Scanner Buttons > What Are Scanner Buttons? What Are Scanner Buttons? The four buttons on the machine are referred to as Scanner Buttons. You can create PDF files, print documents, attach images to e-mail, etc. by simply placing the document on the machine and pressing a Scanner Button. Important When you press a Scanner Button, a program selection screen may appear instead of MP Navigator EX.
Scanning and Printing/Copying Documents (COPY Button) Page 249 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Scanning Using the Scanner Buttons > Scanning and Printing/Copying Documents (COPY Button) Scanning and Printing/Copying Documents (COPY Button) Print documents on a printer. Note Prepare the printer when printing with the COPY button. Refer to the manual of your printer to prepare it. 1. Place the document on the Platen. Placing Documents 2. Press the COPY button.
Scanning Documents and Opening the Scanned Images (SCAN Button) Page 250 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Scanning Using the Scanner Buttons > Scanning Documents and Opening the Scanned Images (SCAN Button) Scanning Documents and Opening the Scanned Images (SCAN Button) Scan and save documents. Document type is automatically detected and appropriate settings are applied. Important By default, when the SCAN button is pressed, MP Navigator EX automatically detects the document type.
Scanning and Saving Documents as PDF Files (PDF Button) Page 251 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Scanning Using the Scanner Buttons > Scanning and Saving Documents as PDF Files (PDF Button) Scanning and Saving Documents as PDF Files (PDF Button) Save scanned images as PDF files. Note You can also add scanned images to an existing PDF file. In that case, select PDF(Add Page) for Save as type in the PDF dialog box and specify the PDF file to which you want to add images.
Scanning and Attaching Documents to E-mail (E-MAIL Button) Page 252 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Scanning Using the Scanner Buttons > Scanning and Attaching Documents to Email (E-MAIL Button) Scanning and Attaching Documents to E-mail (E-MAIL Button) Attach image files to new e-mail.
Scanner Button Settings Page 253 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Scanning Using the Scanner Buttons > Scanner Button Settings Scanner Button Settings Set to start MP Navigator EX when a Scanner Button is pressed. Specifying the Scanner Button settings using MP Navigator EX allows you to scan documents easily. Scanner Button Settings via MP Navigator EX Important Log on to an administrator account before making the settings. Windows Vista 1.
Scanner Button Settings Page 254 of 308 pages Set MP Navigator EX 2.1 for all events in Select an event. If MP Navigator EX is already set, click Cancel to end. 5. Click OK. Windows 2000 1. From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel. 2. In the resulting screen, click (or double-click) Scanners and Cameras. 3. The Scanners and Cameras Properties dialog box opens. Select CanoScan (model name), then click Properties. 4. Select an event in Scanner events, then set MP Navigator EX 2.
Scanner Button Settings via MP Navigator EX Page 255 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Scanning Using the Scanner Buttons > Scanner Button Settings via MP Navigator EX Scanner Button Settings via MP Navigator EX MP Navigator EX enables you to specify the response resulting from pressing the Scanner Button on the machine. You can specify the response individually for each event. 1.
Scanner Button Settings via MP Navigator EX Page 256 of 308 pages 4. Click OK. The operation will be performed according to the settings when you press a Scanner Button on the machine.
Troubleshooting Page 257 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section provides solutions to problems you may encounter.
Installation Problems Page 258 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > Installation Problems Installation Problems Found New Hardware Wizard or Add Hardware Wizard Screen Appears When the Scanner Is Connected to a Computer Menu Screen Does Not Appear When the Setup CD-ROM Is Inserted Installation Is Unsuccessful (Insufficient Free Hard Disk Space) Installation Is Unsuccessful (Insufficient Memory) Page top
Found New Hardware Wizard or Add Hardware Wizard Screen Appears Wh... Page 259 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > Installation Problems > Found New Hardware Wizard or Add Hardware Wizard Screen Appears When the Scanner Is Connected to a Computer Found New Hardware Wizard or Add Hardware Wizard Screen Appears When the Scanner Is Connected to a Computer Check: The machine may have been connected before installing the software programs from the Setup CD-ROM .
Menu Screen Does Not Appear When the Setup CD-ROM Is Inserted Page 260 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > Installation Problems > Menu Screen Does Not Appear When the Setup CD-ROM Is Inserted Menu Screen Does Not Appear When the Setup CD-ROM Is Inserted Check 1: Make sure that the CD-ROM is inserted properly. Reinsert the Setup CD-ROM . Check 2: The auto start function for CD-ROMs may be disabled. The CD-ROM may not start automatically for some reason.
Installation Is Unsuccessful (Insufficient Free Hard Disk Space) Page 261 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > Installation Problems > Installation Is Unsuccessful (Insufficient Free Hard Disk Space) Installation Is Unsuccessful (Insufficient Free Hard Disk Space) Check: Delete unnecessary files to obtain sufficient free hard disk space, then try again.
Installation Is Unsuccessful (Insufficient Memory) Page 262 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > Installation Problems > Installation Is Unsuccessful (Insufficient Memory) Installation Is Unsuccessful (Insufficient Memory) Check: Close other applications or restart the computer and try again.
Problems with Scanning Page 263 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning Problems with Scanning Error Message "Release the lock switch...
Error Message "Release the lock switch..." Is Displayed Page 264 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Error Message "Release the lock switch..." Is Displayed Error Message "Release the lock switch..." Is Displayed Check: The machine may be locked. Close the software program and unlock the machine, then reconnect the USB cable. For information on how to unlock the machine, see the printed manual: Quick Start Guide .
Scanner Does Not Work Page 265 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Scanner Does Not Work Scanner Does Not Work Check 1: Restart the computer. Check 2: Follow the steps below to make sure that the machine is recognized by the computer, and if not, reinstall ScanGear (scanner driver). Step 1: Confirm. Windows Vista: 1. On the Start menu, right-click Computer, then select Properties. 2. Select Device Manager in the task area. Windows XP: 1.
Scanner Does Not Work Page 266 of 308 pages Step 2: Delete ScanGear (scanner driver). 1. From the Start menu, select (All) Programs > CanoScan (model name) > Scanner Driver Uninstaller. 2. When a confirmation appears, click OK. 3. When a confirmation for removing ScanGear (scanner driver) and all of its components appears, click Yes. 4. When all files are deleted, click Exit. ScanGear (scanner driver) is deleted. Step 3: Reinstall ScanGear (scanner driver).
ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Does Not Start Page 267 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Does Not Start ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Does Not Start Check 1: Make sure that the ScanGear (scanner driver) is installed. If not, insert the Setup CD-ROM into the computer's disc drive and install ScanGear (scanner driver). Check 2: On the File menu of the application, select Select Source and select your model.
Error Message Appears and the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screen Does N... Page 268 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Error Message Appears and the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screen Does Not Appear Error Message Appears and the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screen Does Not Appear Check 1: Reconnect the USB cable. Use only the USB cable that accompanies the machine. Check 2: Connect the USB cable to a different USB port on the computer.
Scanner Buttons Do Not Work Page 269 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Scanner Buttons Do Not Work Scanner Buttons Do Not Work Check 1: Install the required software programs (MP Navigator EX, other applications that accompany the machine, etc.) from the Setup CD-ROM . Check 2: To use the COPY button, install the printer driver of your printer. Check 3: Check that the printer operates properly.
"Select the program to launch for this action" Is Displayed When a Scanner ... Page 270 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > "Select the program to launch for this action" Is Displayed When a Scanner Button Is Pressed "Select the program to launch for this action" Is Displayed When a Scanner Button Is Pressed Check 1: If the software program is not installed, install it from the Setup CD-ROM .
When a Scanner Button or MP Navigator EX Button Is Pressed, a Wrong Ap... Page 271 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > When a Scanner Button or MP Navigator EX Button Is Pressed, a Wrong Application Starts When a Scanner Button or MP Navigator EX Button Is Pressed, a Wrong Application Starts Check: Change the MP Navigator EX settings. Applications that correspond with the Scanner Buttons are managed by MP Navigator EX.
Scan Quality (Image Displayed on the Monitor) Is Poor Page 272 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Scan Quality (Image Displayed on the Monitor) Is Poor Scan Quality (Image Displayed on the Monitor) Is Poor Check 1: Increase the scanning resolution. Resolution Check 2: Set the scale to 100%. Some applications do not display images clearly if the image is too small. Check 3: Update the calibration data.
Scan Quality (Image Displayed on the Monitor) Is Poor Page 273 of 308 pages Check 9: Cover the machine with black cloth if white spots, streaks, or colored patterns appear in scan results due to interference from ambient light.
Scanned Image Is Surrounded by Extra White Areas Page 274 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Scanned Image Is Surrounded by Extra White Areas Scanned Image Is Surrounded by Extra White Areas Check: Specify the scan area. (Auto Crop) in ScanGear (scanner driver) to automatically set the scan area for your document. Click You can also manually specify the scan area, for example when there are white margins along the document.
Cannot Scan Properly with Multi Crop Page 275 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Cannot Scan Properly with Multi Crop Cannot Scan Properly with Multi Crop Check 1: Make sure that the documents are placed correctly. Placing Documents Check 2: Scan each item individually without using Multi Crop. Some applications do not support multiple image scanning.
Cannot Scan Properly in Auto Scan Mode Page 276 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Cannot Scan Properly in Auto Scan Mode Cannot Scan Properly in Auto Scan Mode Check 1: Make sure that the documents are placed correctly. Placing Documents Check 2: Multiple image scanning may not be supported. Some applications do not support multiple image scanning. In that case, scan each item individually.
Slow Scanning Speed Page 277 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Slow Scanning Speed Slow Scanning Speed Check 1: To view the image on a monitor, set the output resolution to around 150 dpi. To print, set it to around 300 dpi. Resolution Check 2: Set Fading Correction, Grain Correction, etc. to None. Image Settings Check 3: In MP Navigator EX, deselect the Correct slanted document checkbox and scan again.
"There is not enough memory." Message Is Displayed Page 278 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > "There is not enough memory." Message Is Displayed "There is not enough memory." Message Is Displayed Check 1: Exit other applications and try again. Check 2: Reduce the resolution or output size and scan again.
Computer Stops Operating during Scanning Page 279 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Computer Stops Operating during Scanning Computer Stops Operating during Scanning Check 1: Restart the computer, reduce the output resolution in ScanGear (scanner driver) and scan again. Check 2: Delete unnecessary files to obtain sufficient free hard disk space, then scan again. Error message may appear when scanning a large document at high resolution.
Scanner Does Not Work After Upgrading Windows Page 280 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Scanner Does Not Work After Upgrading Windows Scanner Does Not Work After Upgrading Windows Check: Disconnect the machine from the computer, then uninstall and reinstall the ScanGear (scanner driver) and MP Navigator EX. Step 1: Delete ScanGear (scanner driver). See "Uninstalling the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) " for details. Step 2: Uninstall MP Navigator EX.
Problems with Scanning Film Page 281 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning Film Problems with Scanning Film Cannot Scan Film Scan Quality Is Poor or Colors Are Scanned Incorrectly Image Becomes Too Dark or Too Bright When a Cropping Frame Is Moved, Enlarged or Reduced Frames Are Not Detected Correctly Scanner Stops Operating during Scanning, or "There is not enough memory.
Cannot Scan Film Page 282 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning Film > Cannot Scan Film Cannot Scan Film Check 1: Make sure that the Film Adapter Unit cable is connected to the machine's FAU Connector. Important Make sure that the Film Adapter Unit cable is plugged in firmly to the machine's FAU connector. Check 2: Make sure that the Film Guide is placed correctly on the Platen.
Scan Quality Is Poor or Colors Are Scanned Incorrectly Page 283 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning Film > Scan Quality Is Poor or Colors Are Scanned Incorrectly Scan Quality Is Poor or Colors Are Scanned Incorrectly Check 1: The Platen or the light source of the Film Adapter Unit may be dusty or dirty. Remove dust and dirt from the Platen and the light source of the Film Adapter Unit.
Image Becomes Too Dark or Too Bright When a Cropping Frame Is Moved,... Page 284 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning Film > Image Becomes Too Dark or Too Bright When a Cropping Frame Is Moved, Enlarged or Reduced Image Becomes Too Dark or Too Bright When a Cropping Frame Is Moved, Enlarged or Reduced Check: Follow these steps from the Advanced Mode tab of ScanGear (scanner driver). 1. Click Preview. The preview images are refreshed.
Frames Are Not Detected Correctly Page 285 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning Film > Frames Are Not Detected Correctly Frames Are Not Detected Correctly Check 1: Film may be out of position. Placing Film Check 2: The Film Adapter Unit may not be placed correctly. Place the Film Adapter Unit over the frame you want to scan. Check 3: The film may be extremely dark or bright, or the spaces between frames are extremely narrow (2 mm is standard).
Frames Are Not Detected Correctly 4. Click Page 286 of 308 pages (Crop) and adjust the cropping frame to the desired size. 5. Click Scan. Scanning starts.
Scanner Stops Operating during Scanning, or "There is not enough memory... Page 287 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning Film > Scanner Stops Operating during Scanning, or "There is not enough memory." Message Is Displayed Scanner Stops Operating during Scanning, or "There is not enough memory." Message Is Displayed Check: Reduce the resolution or output size and scan again.
Software Problems Page 288 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > Software Problems Software Problems E-mail Software Program You Want to Use Does Not Appear in the Screen for Selecting an E-mail Software Program Scanned Image Is Printed Enlarged (Reduced) Scanned Image Is Enlarged (Reduced) on the Computer Monitor Scanned Image Does Not Open Page top
E-mail Software Program You Want to Use Does Not Appear in the Screen f... Page 289 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > Software Problems > E-mail Software Program You Want to Use Does Not Appear in the Screen for Selecting an E-mail Software Program E-mail Software Program You Want to Use Does Not Appear in the Screen for Selecting an E-mail Software Program Check 1: MP Navigator EX may not support the e-mail software program.
Scanned Image Is Printed Enlarged (Reduced) Page 290 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > Software Problems > Scanned Image Is Printed Enlarged (Reduced) Scanned Image Is Printed Enlarged (Reduced) Check: Set the printing size in the application.
Scanned Image Is Enlarged (Reduced) on the Computer Monitor Page 291 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > Software Problems > Scanned Image Is Enlarged (Reduced) on the Computer Monitor Scanned Image Is Enlarged (Reduced) on the Computer Monitor Check 1: Change the display setting in the application. You cannot reduce the display size in "Paint." To reduce the display size, open the images in an application that accompanies the machine.
Scanned Image Does Not Open Page 292 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > Software Problems > Scanned Image Does Not Open Scanned Image Does Not Open Check: If the file format is not supported by the application, scan the image again and save it in a popular file format such as JPEG. For details, refer to the application's manual. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer of the application.
MP Navigator EX Problems Page 293 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > MP Navigator EX Problems MP Navigator EX Problems Cannot Scan at the Correct Size Position or Size of the Image Cannot be Detected Correctly When Scanning Using the Scanner Buttons Document Is Placed Correctly, but the Scanned Image Is Slanted Document Is Placed Correctly, but the Orientation Changes in the Scanned Image Page top
Cannot Scan at the Correct Size Page 294 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > MP Navigator EX Problems > Cannot Scan at the Correct Size Cannot Scan at the Correct Size Check 1: Make sure that the documents are placed correctly. Placing Documents Check 2: Set Document Size to the actual document size and scan again. If the matching size is not found, scan at a larger size and trim the image. See the Toolbar (Trimming) in " Correct/Enhance Images Window " for details.
Position or Size of the Image Cannot be Detected Correctly When Scanning... Page 295 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > MP Navigator EX Problems > Position or Size of the Image Cannot be Detected Correctly When Scanning Using the Scanner Buttons Position or Size of the Image Cannot be Detected Correctly When Scanning Using the Scanner Buttons Check 1: Make sure that the documents are placed correctly.
Document Is Placed Correctly, but the Scanned Image Is Slanted Page 296 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > MP Navigator EX Problems > Document Is Placed Correctly, but the Scanned Image Is Slanted Document Is Placed Correctly, but the Scanned Image Is Slanted Check: In MP Navigator EX, deselect the Correct slanted document checkbox and scan again.
Document Is Placed Correctly, but the Orientation Changes in the Scanned ... Page 297 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Troubleshooting > MP Navigator EX Problems > Document Is Placed Correctly, but the Orientation Changes in the Scanned Image Document Is Placed Correctly, but the Orientation Changes in the Scanned Image Check: In MP Navigator EX, deselect the Detect the orientation of text documents and rotate images checkbox and scan again.
Updating the Scanner Driver Page 298 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Updating the Scanner Driver Updating the Scanner Driver Obtaining the Latest ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Uninstalling the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Before Installing the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Installing the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Page top
Obtaining the Latest ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Page 299 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Updating the Scanner Driver > Obtaining the Latest ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Obtaining the Latest ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Upgrading your current ScanGear (scanner driver) to the latest ScanGear may solve some problems you have experienced. To obtain ScanGear, access our website and download the ScanGear for your model. Important ScanGear can be downloaded for free.
Uninstalling the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Page 300 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Updating the Scanner Driver > Uninstalling the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Uninstalling the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) You can delete the ScanGear (scanner driver) you no longer use. When deleting ScanGear, close all running applications and remove the cable connecting the machine and computer. 1.
Before Installing the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Page 301 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Updating the Scanner Driver > Before Installing the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Before Installing the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Check the following points before installing ScanGear (scanner driver). Check these also when you cannot install ScanGear. Machine Status If the machine is connected to the computer, disconnect the USB cable. Computer Settings Close all running applications.
Installing the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Page 302 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Updating the Scanner Driver > Installing the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Installing the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Access our website via the Internet to download the latest ScanGear (scanner driver). Follow these steps to install the downloaded ScanGear. Important If the machine is connected to the computer, disconnect the USB cable. 1. Double-click the icon of the downloaded file.
Bundled Applications Page 303 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Bundled Applications Bundled Applications ArcSoft PhotoStudio Page top
ArcSoft PhotoStudio Page 304 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > Bundled Applications > ArcSoft PhotoStudio ArcSoft PhotoStudio ArcSoft PhotoStudio is software that offers image enhancement/editing tools and other functions for editing images. Equipped with very friendly user interface, the software is also enriched with features such as face beautify, white balance adjustment, reference line on image view, multiple undo/redo, multiple layer control and text editing.
About Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program Page 305 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > Scanning Guide > About Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program About Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program If you installed the Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program when installing software from the Setup CD-ROM , a confirmation window for sending the machine usage status opens after three months, after six months, and then semiannually for four years.
About Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program Page 306 of 308 pages If you are logged on to an administrator account, click Continue or Allow to continue. 2. Select Canon Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program. 3. Select Change. If you select Yes after you have followed the on-screen instructions, the confirmation screen will be displayed at the time of the next survey. If you select No, the information will be sent automatically.
About Solution Menu Page 307 of 308 pages On-screen Manual > About Solution Menu About Solution Menu Quick Shortcut!! Solution Menu Solution Menu is a menu window that provides quick access from your desktop to Canon applications, manuals, and online product information. Important The number and types of buttons displayed in the window may vary depending on your printer and region. Starting Solution Menu Click Here: Solution Menu To start from desktop, see below.
About Solution Menu Page 308 of 308 pages 1. Point to a button on the window to display the description of each application. 2. By clicking each button, the introduced application starts. Follow the same steps to view the manuals or online product information. Important Internet connection is required to access the online information. Internet connection fees apply. Exiting Solution Menu Click (Close) on the title bar.