Canon Color Image Scanner CanoScan D1230U/D2400U Product Guide
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Table of Contents Handling and Care of the Scanner Safety Precautions .................................................................................... 5 Setup and Operating Conditions ................................................................... 7 Before Transporting the Scanner .................................................................. 8 Care and Maintenance ...................................................................................
Handling and Care of the Scanner This section describes the general precautions for using the scanner. Please be sure to read each section for safe handling and operation. Safety Precautions .................................................................................... 5 Setup and Operating Conditions ................................................................... 7 Before Transporting the Scanner .................................................................. 8 Care and Maintenance ...........
Safety Precautions Please read and take note of the following precautions before using the equipment. WARNING Indicates a warning concerning operations that may lead to death or injury to persons if not performed correctly. In order to use the equipment safely, always pay attention to these warnings. CAUTION Indicates a caution concerning operations that may lead to injury to persons or damage to property if not performed correctly.
CAUTION • Do not plug the equipment into outlets with voltages other than the specified voltages. Incorrect voltages may result in fire or electrical shock. • When unplugging the AC adapter, always pull on the main body. Pulling on the cord may damage the wires and lead to fire or electrical shock. • Do not place objects around the AC adapter in case it needs to be unplugged during emergencies.
Setup and Operating Conditions • Please use in an area where the following temperature and humidity conditions can be met. Surrounding temperature: 10 degrees - 35 degrees C (50 degrees - 95 degrees F) Surrounding humidity: 10% - 90% RH (without condensation) • Please use where the electrical conditions (normal home outlets) can be met in your country. • Make certain there is plenty of clear space around the scanner. (Below is a diagram looking straight down on the scanner) Approx. 20 cm (8 in) Approx.
Before Transporting the Scanner Always lock the scanning unit by pushing the lock switch toward the lock mark before moving or transporting the scanner. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 1. Unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and detach the USB cable from the computer. 2. Confirm the position of the scanning unit.
Care and Maintenance Clean off the dirt and dust that adheres to the exterior, document glass and document cover of the scanner during the course of ordinary operation using the following procedures. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 1. Unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and detach the USB cable from the computer. 2.
Guide to the Software This section introduces to the software programs bundled with the scanner. For detailed instructions of each program, please read the respective PDF manuals contained in the CD-ROM. Software for Windows ScanGear CS-U .......................................................................... 11 ScanGear Toolbox .................................................................... 13 Adobe Photoshop LE ............................................................... 19 ArcSoft PhotoBase ..
Windows ScanGear CS-U ScanGear CS-U is the specialized driver for Windows that allows you to scan and load images from the scanner. It cannot be used as a stand-alone program. And must be started within an application program. It is also called a TWAIN driver (see the next page for information about TWAIN drivers). Window in the Simple Mode All you need to do is select the Image Type to scan immediately at the optimal settings.
Windows ScanGear CS-U Features • Scan with the optimal settings just by selecting the Image Type to suit your purposes in the Simple Mode • Adjust various settings, such as the color mode, resolution, color balance and brightness, in the Advanced Mode • Initiate various functions with the single press of a toolbar button • See the image clearly in the large, easy-to-see preview area Starting ScanGear CS-U Select ScanGear CS-U as a TWAIN driver from ScanGear Toolbox, Adobe Photoshop LE, OmniPage Pro or othe
Windows ScanGear Toolbox ScanGear Toolbox is a convenient program used to scan images, copy (print), attach images to email messages or faxes, or save images in a few simple steps. ScanGear Toolbox Toolbar Scanner Select your scanner. Mode Select whether the scan is performed from the platen (platen mode) or the Film Adapter Unit (film mode). This option will not display with a scanner that does not support a Film Adapter Unit.
Windows How to Use ScanGear Toolbox Starting ScanGear Toolbox • Push the Start Button in front of the scanner, or push the Film Scan Button on top of the Film Adapter Unit (option). How to Scan You can start a scan without starting the driver software simply by clicking a button on the ScanGear Toolbox toolbar and specifying the scan conditions. Copy (Print) Example 1. Click the [Copy] button on the toolbar. 2. The [Scan Settings] dialog will appear.
Windows How to Use the Easy Scan Funtion It is convenient to use the Easy Scan function when you wish to scan repeatedly with the same settings. Setting the Initial Settings Copy (Print) Example 1. Click the [Easy Copy] button. 2. After the confirmation dialog, the [Easy Copy Settings] dialog will appear. • Set the [Image type], [Image quality], [Paper size] and [Number of copies] settings and click the [OK] button. 3. The [Easy Copy] button on the toolbar will remain depressed.
Macintosh Canon Plug-in Module CS-U Canon Plug-in Module CS-U is the specialized Macintosh driver that allows you to scan and load images from the scanner. It cannot be used as a stand-alone program and must be started from within an application program. It is also called a plug-in module (see the next page for information about plug-in modules). Tool Buttons Edit images easily with the zoom, rotate, tone adjustment, auto tone adjustment and browser buttons. Preview Area Displays the preview image.
Macintosh Starting Canon Plug-in Module CS-U Select Canon Plug-in Module CS-U as a plug-in from CanoScan Toolbox, Photoshop LE, OmniPage SE or other plug-in-compliant application programs. Please refer to each program’s manual for the correct procedure since it varies between programs. What is a Plug-in? • A plug-in is a program that augments the functions of a plug-in compatible application program (such as CanoScan Toolbox or Photoshop LE). It may be called a plug-in or plug-in module.
Macintosh CanoScan Toolbox CanoScan Toolbox is a convenient program to scan or edit images, create or edit albums, copy (print), or attach images to faxes. When it is linked to image editing programs such as Photoshop LE, you can start the application and open an image file just by dragging and dropping an image from an album onto the application icon.
Windows & Macintosh Adobe Photoshop LE Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE can be used to retouch and manipulate images. • Correcting images, such as those that are too dark or bright • Adding special effects, such as the mosaic or wave effect • Creating reports, presentation materials or websites with images • Effortlessly creating original postcards, invitations, business cards, labels or CD covers with images Scan Apply Special Effects Stitch Starting Photoshop LE and the Driver Software Windows 1.
Windows & Macintosh ArcSoft PhotoBase PhotoBase is an image database program that can create and edit image albums, perform image searches and create slide shows. It also handles sound and video files. The Windows version can prepare images for pasting into web sites or send images as attachments for email. Create Albums Paste Images into Web Pages (Windows) Starting ArcSoft PhotoBase and the Driver Software Windows 1.
Windows & Macintosh ScanSoft OmniPage ScanSoft OmniPage Pro (Windows) / SE (Macintosh) is an optical character recognition (OCR) program that converts characters scanned from a book, magazine or newspaper into text data for editing or digital transmission. After conversion, the text can be edited with word processors and similar programs. Windows Macintosh Starting OmniPage and the Driver Software Windows When you install OmniPage Pro, the Add Scanner Wizard will display.
Windows & Macintosh Canon PhotoRecord (Windows) Canon Image Browser (Macintosh) Canon PhotoRecord Canon PhotoRecord is a photo printing software running on Windows. As sticking photos on an album, you can stick the image files on the album window of the PhotoRecord and layout them. You can also decorate the background of the album window, trim the images, and adjust the color. You can save the album window as a file and can print it to the printer as is.
Precautions for Scanning at High Resolutions Please note that file sizes increase almost exponentially as the resolution is raised when scanning in color mode. Scanning at high resolutions may require more time for scanning and image processing. You are recommended to avoid raising the resolution beyond the minimum requirement to scan in color mode. File Size Estimates for Scanning an A4 Size Original in Color - 75 dpi 100 dpi 150 dpi 300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi 1.6 MB 2.8 MB 6.3 MB 25.
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