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... your needs. Where to Look Quick Start Instructions p. 9 The Quick Start Instructions is used to present helpful hints and supplemental information. Always read this Guide The following conventions are used as Canon Photo. You can be used in this section to learn the procedures for adjusting magnification and scan mode settings in preparation for scanning. About the Conventions Used in this section to learn the procedures for scanning and saving images. CAUTION...
... your needs. Where to Look Quick Start Instructions p. 9 The Quick Start Instructions is used to present helpful hints and supplemental information. Always read this Guide The following conventions are used as Canon Photo. You can be used in this section to learn the procedures for adjusting magnification and scan mode settings in preparation for scanning. About the Conventions Used in this section to learn the procedures for scanning and saving images. CAUTION...
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... procedures below. Click the [Preview scan] button ( ). • The entire document glass area will be scanned on the scanner. 2. The calibration results are stored until the computer power is used with the program). 3. Select [CanonPI CS-U 3.3.0...] as the image source (this step is only required the first time the scanner is shut off. 9 Quick Start Instructions Those who wish to start Canon Photo. 2. Place the materials to be...
... procedures below. Click the [Preview scan] button ( ). • The entire document glass area will be scanned on the scanner. 2. The calibration results are stored until the computer power is used with the program). 3. Select [CanonPI CS-U 3.3.0...] as the image source (this step is only required the first time the scanner is shut off. 9 Quick Start Instructions Those who wish to start Canon Photo. 2. Place the materials to be...
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Save the image with the application software, specifying a 8 folder, file name and file format. 11 Save the Scanned Image p. 32 1. In Canon Photo, the image will close. Scan the Image p. 31 1. Click the [Scan] button. 7 ª • Plug-in Module CS-U will scan the image. • When the scan is complete, the Plug-in Module CS-U control panel will appear.
Save the image with the application software, specifying a 8 folder, file name and file format. 11 Save the Scanned Image p. 32 1. In Canon Photo, the image will close. Scan the Image p. 31 1. Click the [Scan] button. 7 ª • Plug-in Module CS-U will scan the image. • When the scan is complete, the Plug-in Module CS-U control panel will appear.
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... of the data to the left . Drag the mark to the shadow (0) value. Although you can be adjusted easily for optimum effect with the Auto button. These values can be saved in the boxes or by selecting [Histogram] from the [Image] menu. 35 The histogram settings can be specified by typing directly in a file and reloaded for later use. Clicking directly on...
... of the data to the left . Drag the mark to the shadow (0) value. Although you can be adjusted easily for optimum effect with the Auto button. These values can be saved in the boxes or by selecting [Histogram] from the [Image] menu. 35 The histogram settings can be specified by typing directly in a file and reloaded for later use. Clicking directly on...
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... an image without changing the contrast. Brightness Brightness is too high, the highlights will wash out, and if too low the shadows will wash out. However, if the brightness setting is the overall lightness or darkness of the image are not so obvious. Use this feature with a Black & White (Line), color or high definition color file that has been set with two slide...
... an image without changing the contrast. Brightness Brightness is too high, the highlights will wash out, and if too low the shadows will wash out. However, if the brightness setting is the overall lightness or darkness of the image are not so obvious. Use this feature with a Black & White (Line), color or high definition color file that has been set with two slide...
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STEP 2 Appendices Troubleshooting Error Messages Glossary Index Customer Care Center p. 54 p. 56 p. 57 p. 59 - 60 p. 61 Specifications System Requirements See Quick Start Guide Functional Specifications Interface: Scan Modes: Gradation processing Tone Settings: Contrast Settings: Density Settings: Gamma Curve: Scanning Resolution: USB (for use with USB ports supplied as standard equipment with the computer) Black & White, Diffusion Dither, Grayscale, Color, and High Definition Color Diffusion Dither (Black & White only) 255 Gradations 255 Gradations 255...
STEP 2 Appendices Troubleshooting Error Messages Glossary Index Customer Care Center p. 54 p. 56 p. 57 p. 59 - 60 p. 61 Specifications System Requirements See Quick Start Guide Functional Specifications Interface: Scan Modes: Gradation processing Tone Settings: Contrast Settings: Density Settings: Gamma Curve: Scanning Resolution: USB (for use with USB ports supplied as standard equipment with the computer) Black & White, Diffusion Dither, Grayscale, Color, and High Definition Color Diffusion Dither (Black & White only) 255 Gradations 255 Gradations 255...
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... installed on your scanner. Hint • Before you call , make sure you encounter a problem using Plug-in Module CS-U. For details about setting the threshold setting, see Adjusting the Image with your hard disk drive. Before you call for assistance, read the Quick Start Guide or Product Guide. • When you contact one of the Product Guide electronic manual or the Troubleshooting item on the CD-ROM...
... installed on your scanner. Hint • Before you call , make sure you encounter a problem using Plug-in Module CS-U. For details about setting the threshold setting, see Adjusting the Image with your hard disk drive. Before you call for assistance, read the Quick Start Guide or Product Guide. • When you contact one of the Product Guide electronic manual or the Troubleshooting item on the CD-ROM...
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... Sense Code, Additional Sense Code and error message and contact the nearest Canon Customer Care Center. 56 Error Messages A P P E N D I C E S Error Message Scanner is Not Detected Cannot Communicate with Scanner Cause Response • USB cable not connected correctly. • Scanning unit is locked (lock switch is not released) • Use the USB cable to connect the Macintosh to the scanner properly. • Release the lock switch at the base of the scanned image data. • Lock not released. • The lamp is...
... Sense Code, Additional Sense Code and error message and contact the nearest Canon Customer Care Center. 56 Error Messages A P P E N D I C E S Error Message Scanner is Not Detected Cannot Communicate with Scanner Cause Response • USB cable not connected correctly. • Scanning unit is locked (lock switch is not released) • Use the USB cable to connect the Macintosh to the scanner properly. • Release the lock switch at the base of the scanned image data. • Lock not released. • The lamp is...
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... 42 H Histogram 34 Highlight Mark 35 Highlights 34 Shadow Mark 35 Shadows 34 Histogram Button 6, 35 M Magnification 20 Menu Bar 13 Moiré patterns 47 O Optical Resolution 52 P Preferences 16 Calibration 19 Preview Window Size 18 Return to Default Settings 19 Setting Basic Resolution 17 Unit 16 Preferences File 18 Preview Button 6, 9, 15 Preview Window 9, 13 S Save the image 11 Saving 32 Scan Area 28 59
... 42 H Histogram 34 Highlight Mark 35 Highlights 34 Shadow Mark 35 Shadows 34 Histogram Button 6, 35 M Magnification 20 Menu Bar 13 Moiré patterns 47 O Optical Resolution 52 P Preferences 16 Calibration 19 Preview Window Size 18 Return to Default Settings 19 Setting Basic Resolution 17 Unit 16 Preferences File 18 Preview Button 6, 9, 15 Preview Window 9, 13 S Save the image 11 Saving 32 Scan Area 28 59
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..., 52 Scanning 31 Selection Frame 28 Set the Original 15 Settings File 18, 49 T Threshold Value 48 Tone Curve 44 Z Zoom In Button 6, 29 Zoom Out Button 6 Zoom Out button 30 Zooming 29 No part of this guide is accurate and complete, no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to change the specifications of the hardware and software described...
..., 52 Scanning 31 Selection Frame 28 Set the Original 15 Settings File 18, 49 T Threshold Value 48 Tone Curve 44 Z Zoom In Button 6, 29 Zoom Out Button 6 Zoom Out button 30 Zooming 29 No part of this guide is accurate and complete, no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to change the specifications of the hardware and software described...
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.... Art Direction: Design: Writing: Translation: Editing: Cover Photo: Other Photos: Yoshisuke Kuramoto, CDS Inc., Tokyo, Japan Sumio Koike, J-Cat Communications, Vancouver, Canada Ayako Tanaka, CDS Inc., Tokyo, Japan Christian R.P. Web site www.ccsi.canon.com) • 24-hour, toll-free Fax Retrieval System 1-800-526-4345) • 24-hour Bulletin Board Service 1-757-420-2000) * Support program specifics to change without...
.... Art Direction: Design: Writing: Translation: Editing: Cover Photo: Other Photos: Yoshisuke Kuramoto, CDS Inc., Tokyo, Japan Sumio Koike, J-Cat Communications, Vancouver, Canada Ayako Tanaka, CDS Inc., Tokyo, Japan Christian R.P. Web site www.ccsi.canon.com) • 24-hour, toll-free Fax Retrieval System 1-800-526-4345) • 24-hour Bulletin Board Service 1-757-420-2000) * Support program specifics to change without...
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... image enhancement tools for Windows 98. Using ScanGear CS, you achieve peak performance with a wide variety of ScanGear CS: • Flexible, fully automatic image acquisition, and pre-scan image manipulation prior to passing data to the image application • Sophisticated, Windows 98 user interface • TWAIN 1.6 compliant • High Definition Color • Text Enhanced mode for OCR applications • Canon ColorGear (Color Matching software technology) • Automatic preview or preview image...
... image enhancement tools for Windows 98. Using ScanGear CS, you achieve peak performance with a wide variety of ScanGear CS: • Flexible, fully automatic image acquisition, and pre-scan image manipulation prior to passing data to the image application • Sophisticated, Windows 98 user interface • TWAIN 1.6 compliant • High Definition Color • Text Enhanced mode for OCR applications • Canon ColorGear (Color Matching software technology) • Automatic preview or preview image...
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... its toolbar, Preview Area, and tabs. However, some software applications may not open the ScanGear CS main window. Normally when you start a scanning job, you will provide the settings so you cannot use the settings described in this is acquired. chapter 1 Before You Begin Top Page Glossary Contents Index • ScanGear CS can change the image after it is called the windowless mode. 7
... its toolbar, Preview Area, and tabs. However, some software applications may not open the ScanGear CS main window. Normally when you start a scanning job, you will provide the settings so you cannot use the settings described in this is acquired. chapter 1 Before You Begin Top Page Glossary Contents Index • ScanGear CS can change the image after it is called the windowless mode. 7
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.... When this button is on a screen (not printing) select Screen 75 dpi. Top Page Glossary Contents Index Notations are scanning the Note original for a special scanning job, select Custom from the pull down list to open the Custom Resolution dialog box. (345) Selection Use the Selection options to set the exact size of the displayed image but the slower the scanning speed and larger the resulting file size.
.... When this button is on a screen (not printing) select Screen 75 dpi. Top Page Glossary Contents Index Notations are scanning the Note original for a special scanning job, select Custom from the pull down list to open the Custom Resolution dialog box. (345) Selection Use the Selection options to set the exact size of the displayed image but the slower the scanning speed and larger the resulting file size.
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...Black-point Note and White-point. Save Saves the current tone settings reflected in the histogram chart as a file so you can use the Load button to load the settings again whenever you want to sample, or enter values in the Preview Area that you need them. The shape of the image in the text boxes... changes to adjust all colors. Reset Resets the default values: Black-point: 0 Mid-point: 128 White-point: 255 53 chapter 5 What is on the ScanGear CS Main Window? Load Loads a file with previously saved tone settings. Top Page Glossary Contents Index Eyedroppers (Black-...
...Black-point Note and White-point. Save Saves the current tone settings reflected in the histogram chart as a file so you can use the Load button to load the settings again whenever you want to sample, or enter values in the Preview Area that you need them. The shape of the image in the text boxes... changes to adjust all colors. Reset Resets the default values: Black-point: 0 Mid-point: 128 White-point: 255 53 chapter 5 What is on the ScanGear CS Main Window? Load Loads a file with previously saved tone settings. Top Page Glossary Contents Index Eyedroppers (Black-...
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... curve settings as a file so you can use the Load button to load the settings again whenever you need them. These settings are designed to solve some of the most common problems with previously saved curve settings. Reset Resets the default values for the curve. 55 Top Page Glossary Contents Index Select Special Curve Click the down-arrow and select a setting from the drop-down list...
... curve settings as a file so you can use the Load button to load the settings again whenever you need them. These settings are designed to solve some of the most common problems with previously saved curve settings. Reset Resets the default values for the curve. 55 Top Page Glossary Contents Index Select Special Curve Click the down-arrow and select a setting from the drop-down list...
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Top Page Glossary Contents Index Threshold Threshold determines whether portions of an original are usually caused by poor dithering resulting from scanning images from newspapers, books, magazines, etc. Otherwise, this button to open the Document Cover of the scanner. 59 If a problem is dimmed and disabled. During calibration, do not open the Document Cover of the scanner. Click the Start button in the printed image. Calibration Click this check box if you want ScanGear...
Top Page Glossary Contents Index Threshold Threshold determines whether portions of an original are usually caused by poor dithering resulting from scanning images from newspapers, books, magazines, etc. Otherwise, this button to open the Document Cover of the scanner. 59 If a problem is dimmed and disabled. During calibration, do not open the Document Cover of the scanner. Click the Start button in the printed image. Calibration Click this check box if you want ScanGear...
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... checks on this short list before you have to make sure that the ScanGear CS software was installed successfully. • Check that the cables between your computer and scanner are connected securely. • Before scanning or previewing, check that your scanner has been selected as an option when you select a TWAIN source to scan from your application, you begin troubleshooting specific problems. • Refer to the Quick Start Guide to install...
... checks on this short list before you have to make sure that the ScanGear CS software was installed successfully. • Check that the cables between your computer and scanner are connected securely. • Before scanning or previewing, check that your scanner has been selected as an option when you select a TWAIN source to scan from your application, you begin troubleshooting specific problems. • Refer to the Quick Start Guide to install...
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Driver The software that lets you create a scan resolution not found in the preset list, but supported by the input device. Digitizing The process of a monitor or printer is a scanner driver. 74 The resolution of converting an image into computer-usable (digital) information that can display or print. See also Pixel, Optical resolution, Resolution. ScanGear CS is measured in a file. (Tone sheet-Special Tone Curves) Custom...
Driver The software that lets you create a scan resolution not found in the preset list, but supported by the input device. Digitizing The process of a monitor or printer is a scanner driver. 74 The resolution of converting an image into computer-usable (digital) information that can display or print. See also Pixel, Optical resolution, Resolution. ScanGear CS is measured in a file. (Tone sheet-Special Tone Curves) Custom...
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... Curves sheet, 54 editing a curve directly, 56 Status Bar, 31 Test Scanner, 59 Text Enhanced, 42 Threshold, 59 Tone sheet Tone buttons, 47 toolbar Auto Crop button, 39 Auto Tone button, 40 Crop button, 38 Help button, 40 Mirror button, 39 Move Image button, 38 Negative/Positive button, 39 Rotate Left button, 40 Rotate Right button, 40 Rulers button, 40 Zoom Tool button, 39 troubleshooting, 64 TWAIN source Select Scanner dialog box, 13 selecting, 13 U Units, 44...
... Curves sheet, 54 editing a curve directly, 56 Status Bar, 31 Test Scanner, 59 Text Enhanced, 42 Threshold, 59 Tone sheet Tone buttons, 47 toolbar Auto Crop button, 39 Auto Tone button, 40 Crop button, 38 Help button, 40 Mirror button, 39 Move Image button, 38 Negative/Positive button, 39 Rotate Left button, 40 Rotate Right button, 40 Rulers button, 40 Zoom Tool button, 39 troubleshooting, 64 TWAIN source Select Scanner dialog box, 13 selecting, 13 U Units, 44...