Return to cover Scanning with the [Scan] key ........................................................ 2 Setting the scanning method for the [Scan] key.......................... 3 Scanning with the MP Toolbox....................................................... 5 MP Toolbox settings .................................................................... 7 Scanning an image from an application ..................................... 10 Creating one PDF file from two or more pages ..........................
3 Scanning documents Scanning with the [Scan] key By pressing the [Scan] key on the printer control panel, you can scan documents to your computer. Pressing the [Scan] key has the same effect as clicking the [Save] button in the MP Toolbox. You can change the settings for the [Save] button or you can set up a button other than the [Save] button to perform the same operation. → “Setting the scanning method for the [Scan] key” 1 Place the document face-down on the platen glass.
Scanning documents Scanning with the [Scan] key Setting the scanning method for the [Scan] key When you scan for the first time pressing the [Scan] key, scanning will occur in the same way as when you click the [Save] button in the MP Toolbox. Setting up the [Scan] button to operate in a different way from the [Save] button. 1 On the Windows desktop, double-click [Canon MP Toolbox 4.1]. Alternatively, on the Windows desktop, click [Start], point to [(All) programs], [Canon], then [MP Toolbox 4.1].
To set up the [Scan] button in the [Scanners and Cameras] dialog box 1 On the Windows taskbar, click [Start], point to [Settings], then click [Control Panel] (Windows XP: Click [Start], click [Control Panel], then click [Printers and Other Hardware]). 2 In the open window, double-click [Scanners and Cameras] (Windows XP: Click [Scanners and Cameras]). 3 Right-click the printer icon, then click [Properties]. (Windows 98/2000: Click the printer icon, then click [Properties].
3 Scanning documents Scanning with the MP Toolbox You can scan a document using the buttons on the MP Toolbox. 1 Place the document face-down on the platen glass. Fax Model If you have the fax model, you can also place the document face-up in the ADF. 2 On the Windows desktop, double-click [Canon MP Toolbox 4.1]. Alternatively, on the Windows desktop, click [Start], point to [(All) programs], [Canon], then [MP Toolbox 4.1]. Then click [Toolbox 4.1]. The MP Toolbox will open.
4 Adjust the settings. → “MP Toolbox settings” If you clicked a button other than [Save] or [File] and no application appears in [Link scanned image to], select an application. If you want to keep the same settings for future scans, click [Apply] before clicking [Scan]. 5 Click [Scan]. When ScanGear MP is displayed [ScanGear MP] dialog box If you clicked [Use the scanner driver to make advanced settings] in Step 4, ScanGear MP will appear. Adjust the settings, then click [Scan].
3 Scanning documents Scanning with the MP Toolbox MP Toolbox settings Example: [Scan] dialog box You can adjust the following settings when scanning with the MP Toolbox. Scanner settings [Select source] Select where the document is placed. ¡ [Platen Glass] ¡ Fax Model [Document Feeder] ¡ Fax Model [Auto mode] Documents in the ADF are automatically scanned. If there are no documents in the ADF, the document on the platen glass will be scanned. [Scan mode] Select the scan mode.
¡ [Color Multi-Scan)] (Only when [Platen Glass] is selected in [Select source]) For scanning in multiple images placed on the platen glass, and creating a separate image file for each one. For the [Mail] button, a new e-mail message with several images attached, or several new mail messages with an image attached will open. For the [Scan-1] and [Scan-2] buttons, separate files of each image will be created in the linked application.
If you select [PDF] in [Save as type], and select Color/A4-size/more than 600 dpi in ScanGear MP, a warning message will appear and you will not be able to scan. Reduce the document size and lower the resolution. If you select [JPEG] in [Save as type] and then select [Newspaper] in ScanGear MP Simple Mode or [Black and white] in ScanGear MP Advanced Mode, the document will still be saved in grayscale. [Save to] The place the scanned image will be saved is displayed.
3 Scanning documents Scanning an image from an application You scan an image from a TWAIN or WIA-compliant application and use the image in that application. This procedure varies depending on the application. The following is only one example. For the correct procedure, refer to the documentation of the application you are using. 1 Place the document face-down on the platen glass. Fax Model You can also place the document face-up in the ADF.
3 Scanning documents Creating one PDF file from two or more pages You can scan two or more pages and make them into one PDF file. 1 Place the document face-down on the platen glass. Fax Model You can also place the document face-up in the ADF. 2 On the Windows desktop, double-click [Canon MP Toolbox 4.1]. Alternatively, on the Windows desktop, click [Start], point to [(All) programs], [Canon], then [MP Toolbox 4.1]. Then click [Toolbox 4.1]. The MP Toolbox will open. 3 Click [File].
6 Click [Scan]. When ScanGear MP is displayed [ScanGear MP] dialog box ScanGear MP will open if you selected [Use the scanner driver to make advanced settings] in step 3. Adjust your settings, then click [Scan]. For settings, → “Setting preferences and scanning with ScanGear MP.” As each document is scanned, the following dialog box will appear. As you continue to scan, position the next document and click [Next]. Once scanning is completed, click [Finish].
3 Scanning documents Scanning two or more small documents at one time You can scan two or more photographs (small documents) at one time with the [Color (Multi-Scan)] in the MP Toolbox, or with the [Multi-Scan] (Simple Mode) or [Multi-Crop] (Advanced Mode) in ScanGear MP.
3 Scanning documents Scanning two or more small documents at one time [Color (Multi-Scan)] in the MP Toolbox For each button of the MP Toolbox, you can scan two or more photographs (small documents) at one time by selecting [Color (Multi-Scan)] in [Scan mode]. You will not be able use this method for scanning multiple documents from an application. If you wish to scan from an application, please use the ScanGear MP [Multi-Scan] or [Multi-Crop] setting. 1 Place the document face-down on the platen glass.
3 Scanning documents Scanning two or more small documents at one time [Multi-Scan] in ScanGear MP (Simple Mode) To scan two or more photographs without specifying the scanning area etc., use the [Multi-Scan] setting in ScanGear MP (Simple Mode). Each photograph becomes one single image. 1 Place the document face-down on the platen glass. For placement of the documents, → “Scanning two or more small documents at one time.” 2 Do one of the following.
8 Click [Next]. Scanning of the multiple documents will begin. If you selected [PDF] in [Save as type] in the MP Toolbox settings As each document is scanned, the following dialog box will appear. As you continue to scan, position the next document and click [Next]. Once scanning is completed, click [Finish]. The above dialog box is not displayed if you have selected [Automatically quit ScanGear MP after scanning] on the [Settings 1] tab, in [Preferences] in Advanced Mode on the [Settings] tab.
3 Scanning documents Scanning two or more small documents at one time [Multi-Crop] in ScanGear MP (Advanced Mode) To specify in detail settings for scanning two or more photographs (small documents), use the [MultiCrop] in ScanGear MP (Advanced Mode). Unlike the [Multi-Scan] in ScanGear (Simple Mode), you can set the scanning area etc. 1 Place the document face-down on the platen glass. For placement of the documents, → “Scanning two or more small documents at one time.” 2 Do one of the following.
3 Scanning documents Setting preferences and scanning with ScanGear MP With ScanGear MP, you can review with the preview image (provisional scan) how the final image will be scanned and make detailed adjustments for the size and color of the image. If the preview image is satisfactory, you can then scan the document properly.
3 Scanning documents Setting preferences and scanning with ScanGear MP Using Simple Mode The Simple Mode dialog box is much simpler than the Advanced Mode dialog box. The only settings you have to adjust are where the document is placed and what type of document it is. [ScanGear MP] (Simple Mode) dialog box 1 Place the document face-down on the platen glass. Fax Model You can also place the document face-up in the ADF. 2 In [Select source], select where the document was placed.
3 Scanning documents Setting preferences and scanning with ScanGear MP Using Advanced Mode In Advanced Mode, you can adjust settings such as brightness and contrast to the preview. [ScanGear MP] (Advanced Mode) dialog box 1 Place the document face-down on the platen glass. Fax Model You can also place the document face-up in the ADF. 2 Select settings for [Select source], [Color Mode], [Output Resolution] and [Paper Size]. → “Advanced Mode — [Main] tab settings” 3 4 Click [Preview].
3 Scanning documents Setting preferences and scanning with ScanGear MP Advanced Mode Toolbar With the Advanced Mode Toolbar, you can make adjustments to the preview image and also select a part of the image displayed. To enlarge or reduce the preview image 1 2 On the Toolbar, click (Zoom button). To enlarge, left-click on the image. To reduce, right-click on the image. To move the image If the enlarged image is too large to fit on the screen, on the Toolbar, click (Move image button).
3 Scanning documents Setting preferences and scanning with ScanGear MP Advanced Mode – Specifying the parameters of a scan You scan specify the parameters of a scan by selecting a part of the image. When you scan again, only the part of the image you have specified is scanned. You can specify the parameters of a scan with one of the following methods. To select the parameters of a scan automatically After previewing, on the Toolbar, click (Auto crop button).
3 Scanning documents Setting preferences and scanning with ScanGear MP Advanced Mode — [Main] tab settings [ScanGear MP] (Advanced Mode) dialog box You can adjust the following settings in the [Main] tab. [Select source] Select where the document is placed. ¡ [Platen Glass] ¡ Fax Model [Document Feeder] [Color Mode] Select the type of document and the way in which it will be scanned. ¡ [Black and White] Select this mode when outputting photos and other items to monochrome printer.
[Paper Size] Select the size of the document to be scanned. When you select a size, the preview area size (heightto-width ratio) will change. For setting up the printer not to scan beyond the parameters of the scan when previewing or if you are scanning without specifying the parameters of the scan. If you do not know the size of the document, your setting should be on the large side. You can specify the parameters after previewing.
3 Scanning documents Setting preferences and scanning with ScanGear MP Advanced Mode — [Settings] tab settings [ScanGear MP] (Advanced Mode) dialog box You can adjust the following settings on the [Settings] tab. [Filter processing] ¡ [Descreen] Click [Descreen] when scanning printed photographs and pictures. This setting is not selected immediately after installation. Printed photographs and pictures are displayed as a collection of fine dots.
This setting is set to [None] (i.e. no reduction of dust and scratches) immediately after installation. ¡ [None] For no reduction of dust and scratches. ¡ [Normal] Normally this setting is recommended. ¡ [Soft] For reducing small dust and scratch marks. With this setting, large dust or scratch marks may remain. ¡ [Hard] For reducing large dust and scratch marks but evidence of the reduction process may remain and may also remove delicate parts of the image.
3 Scanning documents Setting preferences and scanning with ScanGear MP Advanced Mode — [Settings 1] tab settings in the [Preferences] dialog box To open the [Preferences] dialog box, in the [ScanGear MP] dialog box (Advanced Mode), on the [Settings] tab, click [Preferences]. You can adjust the following settings on the [Settings 1] tab.
[Execute the auto cropping after preview] If selected, the document will automatically be cropped to match the document size. This setting is selected immediately after installation. [Always perform the auto tone] If selected, the image color will always be automatically corrected. The default setting is on. [Remove the white borders] Automatically removes the white borders of a document when scanning with multi-scan or multi-crop. The default setting is on.
3 Scanning documents Setting preferences and scanning with ScanGear MP Advanced Mode — [Settings 2] tab settings in the [Preferences] dialog box To open the [Preferences] dialog box, in the [ScanGear MP] dialog box (Advanced Mode), on the [Settings] tab, click [Preferences]. You can adjust the following settings on the [Settings 2] tab. [Enable 48/16 bit output] You cannot select this setting.
3 Scanning documents Setting preferences and scanning with ScanGear MP Advanced Mode — [Color] tab settings On the [Color] tab, you can set preferences for brightness and tone of an image such as preferences for adjusting brightness and contrast of the whole image, for making adjustments to match the brightness of the monitor (gamma correction), for specifying highlights and shadows, and adjusting contrast and balance in an image (with the histogram and tone curve).
To scan with the settings in the saved color adjustment file Click (Load button). The image will be scanned with the saved settings. The file suffix will be (.adc) for color and (.adg) for grayscale. To revise the color adjustment settings currently on display or to return to default settings Click [Reset]. To revise all color adjustment settings or to return to default settings Click [Reset all].
3 Scanning documents Setting preferences and scanning with ScanGear MP Advanced Mode — [Color] tab — Brightness and contrast If the original image is too dark or too bright, or if the image quality is flat due to lack of contrast, you can adjust the levels of brightness and contrast. The gamma is active if [Color (Photo)] [Color (Documents)] or [Greyscale] is selected in [Color Mode]. You can set up the gamma without having to display a preview and the settings will be active when you scan.
3 Scanning documents Setting preferences and scanning with ScanGear MP Advanced Mode — [Color] tab — Gamma The gamma allows you to adjust the brightness of the image viewed on the computer monitor to the brightness of the orignal document. The monitor has characteristics (gamma values) for reproducing colors. The gamma value of an average monitor is between 1.4 and 2.2, and reproduces colors in a somewhat darker way than the original document.
3 Scanning documents Setting preferences and scanning with ScanGear MP Advanced Mode — [Color] tab — Histogram A histogram allows you to see the data concentration at each brightness level of an image. You can specify the darkest and brightest levels within an image, cut the levels and expand the middle of the tonal range of the image. The gamma is active if [Color (photo)], [Color (Documents)] or [Greyscale] is selected in [Color Mode].
3 Scanning documents Setting preferences and scanning with ScanGear MP Advanced Mode — [Color] tab — Tone curve You can make subtle adjustments to the brightness of a specific area of an image by editing the shape of the tone curve, a graph showing the balance of tone input and output. The tone curve is active if [Color (photo)], [Color (Documents)] or [Greyscale] is selected in [Color Mode]. You can set up the tone curve without having to display a preview and the settings will be active when you scan.
3 Scanning documents Setting preferences and scanning with ScanGear MP Advanced Mode — [Halftone] tab If [Black and white] is selected in [Color Mode], the [Color] tab will become the [Halftone] tab. On the [Halftone] tab, you can set threshold. You can set up the [Halftone] tab without having to display a preview and the settings will be active when you scan.
3 Scanning documents Setting preferences and scanning with ScanGear MP Determining 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 “dpi” (dots per inch) refers to the number of dots in one inch. Resolution will determine the amount of detail your image contains. The higher the resolution (number), the more detail in your image; the lower the resolution (number), the less detail.
3 Scanning documents Scanning with the WIA driver (Windows XP only) With the WIA driver dialog box open, follow the steps below. To display the WIA driver, → “Scanning an image from an application.” Dialog box when [Flatbed] (platen glass) is selected Dialog box when [Document Feeder] (ADF) is selected 1 In [Paper source] select either [Flatbed] (platen glass) or [Document Feeder] (ADF).
3 Scanning documents Setting up the WIA driver (Windows XP only) Setting preferences in the WIA driver With the WIA driver dialog box open, follow the steps below. → “Scanning with the WIA driver (Windows XP only)” 1 Click [Adjust the quality of the scanned picture]. 2 In the [Advanced Properties] dialog box, adjust the scan settings. ¡ In [Picture type], select the type of scan you want for your document. ¡ Use the slider to adjust the brightness.
Return to cover Troubleshooting Problems scanning ....................................................................... 41 ●Cannot scan a document. ......................................................... 41 ●You tried to create a multipage PDF, but were not able to scan several documents. .......................................................... 42 ●Computer has hung up or frozen. .............................................
Troubleshooting Problems scanning See below if you have problems scanning a document to your computer from the machine. K Cannot scan a document. 1 Is there anything displayed in the LCD? If nothing is displayed, see the User’s Guide. 2 Is the Alarm light blinking? If it is blinking, see the User’s Guide. 3 Is the document loaded correctly? Check that the document is loaded correctly on the platen glass or Guide). Fax Model ADF (→ User’s 4 5 Restart the computer. 6 Are you using a USB 2.
Troubleshooting 3 In the [Scanners and Cameras] window, if [Canon MP730] or [Canon MP700] (Windows XP: [WIA Canon MP730] or [WIA Canon MP700]) is present, the machine is recognized. If not, remove the software and reinstall (→ “Removing and Reinstalling the software”). K You tried to create a multipage PDF, but were not able to scan several documents. Click a button on the MP Toolbox and in the settings dialog box, select [Use the scanner driver to make advanced settings].
Troubleshooting K You canceled a scan before completion and the document became jammed in the ADF. Fax Model Press [Resume] to eject the document from the ADF. K The image you have scanned looks dirty. 1 2 If the image looks grainy, increase the scan resolution (→ “Determining resolution”). 3 There is moire when you scan printed material. In ScanGear MP, click [Descreen] (→ “MP Toolbox settings”). 4 Set the monitor display colors to 16-bit or higher.
Troubleshooting 6 Is the ratio of the long and short sides of the document greater than 1:4? You cannot use multi-scan if the long side of the document is 4 or more times longer than the short side. Scan each document separately. K Scanned image is displayed at a large (small) size on the computer screen. 1 Enlarge or reduce the image display in the application. However, if you open the image in Paint or Imaging, it may display at a large size and you will not be able to reduce it.
Glossary (Scanning) C D G M O P Canon ColorGear color matching Color management system for high-speed, high-precision color processing using Canon’s own color management technology. Canon ColorGear is compatible with the industry-standard format “ICC Profiles” and enables high-precision color management using the properties of color devices specified in color profiles. The system is used in many Canon products. crop Operation for selecting parts of an image within a rectangle.
S T W scanner driver Software for controlling the scanner. The printer is provided with two drivers: The ScanGear MP and the WIA driver (for use with Windows XP). TWAIN (Technology without an interested name) Industry-standard protocol for transferring information from devices such as scanners and digital cameras to a computer. Industry-standard protocol for an application programming interface (API) for input devices such as scanners.
Index (Scanning) A B C Advanced Mode 18 Toolbar 21 using 20 Always perform the auto tone 28 Application 10 Auto mode 7 Auto crop 8, 22 Automatically quit ScanGear MP after scanning 28 Available space 42 Black and White 7, 23 (OCR) 7 BMP 8 Brightness 32 Calibration 26 Canon ColorGear Color matching 26, 44 Clear 21 Color Mode 23 Color Settings 26 Color (Auto crop) 8 (documents) 27 (Documents) 23 (Magazine) 7 (Multi-Scan) 8, 14 (Photo) 23 (Photos) 7 [Color] tab 30, 32, 33, 34, 35 Contrast 32 Correcting tone
Rotating 21 Rulers 21 S Save 5 Save as type 8 Save to 9 Saving settings to a color adjustment file 30 Scan button setting 3 Scan button 2 mode 7 Scan-1 5 Scan-2 5 [Scan] key.
