Canon PIXMA MG2450 User Manual

MG2400 seriesOnline ManualScanning English

Easy Scanning with Auto ScanYou can scan easily by automatically detecting the item type.ImportantThe following types of items may not be scanned corr

Color BalanceAdjust images that have a colorcast. "Colorcast" is a phenomenon where a specific coloraffects the entire picture due to the we

Adjusting Brightness and ContrastIn ScanGear (scanner driver)'s Advanced Mode tab, click (Brightness/Contrast).NoteClick (Down arrow) to swit

Adjust the Blue channel.NoteOnly Grayscale will be displayed in Channel when Color Mode is Grayscale.BrightnessAdjust the image brightness. Move (Sl

NoteIncreasing the contrast is effective in adding a three-dimensional feel to soft images.However, shadows and highlights may be lost if you increase

Adjusting HistogramIn ScanGear (scanner driver)'s Advanced Mode tab, click (Histogram).NoteClick Defaults to reset all adjustments in the curre

(1) Bright area (2) Dark area (3) Whole imageMore data is distributed tothe highlight side.More data is distributed tothe shadow side.Data is widely d

Images with widely distributed dataMove the Black-point Slider toward the highlight side, and White-point Slider toward theshadow side.Moving the Mid-

- The point clicked with (Black-point Dropper) will be the darkest point. You can alsoenter a value (0 to 245).- The point clicked with (Mid-point

Adjusting Tone CurveIn ScanGear (scanner driver)'s Advanced Mode tab, click (Tone Curve Settings).NoteClick Defaults to reset all adjustments i

Adjusting Tone CurveIn Select Tone Curve, select a tone curve from No correction, Overexposure,Underexposure, High contrast, Reverse the negative/posi

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Reverse the negative/positive image (Downward-sloping line)The input and output sides are reversed, resulting in a negative-positive inverted image.Ed

Setting ThresholdThe brightness of color and grayscale images is expressed in a value between 0 and 255.However, in creating black and white images, a

ScanGear (Scanner Driver) ScreensBasic Mode TabAdvanced Mode TabInput SettingsOutput SettingsImage SettingsColor Adjustment ButtonsPreferences Dialog

Basic Mode TabThis mode allows you to scan easily by following the on-screen steps.This section describes the settings and functions available on the

NoteWhen you select a document type, the unsharp mask function will be active. Theimage adjustment function which adjusts images based on the document

Output size options vary by the item selected in Destination.• FlexibleAllows you to freely adjust the cropping frames (scan areas).In thumbnail viewD

appears in Output Size List. Click Save to save the items listed in Output SizeList.DeleteTo delete an item, select it in Output Size List and click D

Sharpens text in a document or magazine for better readability.ImportantScanning may take longer than usual when this checkbox is selected.The color t

You can adjust or rotate preview images. The buttons displayed on the Toolbar vary byview.In thumbnail viewIn whole image view• (Thumbnail) / (Whol

• (Select All Cropping Frames)Available when two or more cropping frames are specified.Turns the cropping frames into thick broken lines and applies

Scanning PhotosYou can scan photos placed on the platen with settings suitable for photos.1. Place the photo on the platen.Placing Items (When Scannin

NoteWhen multiple images are previewed, different outlines indicate different selectionstatus.Focus Frame (thick blue outline): The displayed settings

Advanced Mode TabThis mode allows you to make advanced scan settings such as the color mode, outputresolution, image brightness, and color tone.This s

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 and c

NoteYou can also zoom in on an image by double-clicking the frame. Double-click theframe again to return the display to its non-magnified state.In who

It will take time to process the images if the total size of the scanned imagesexceeds a certain size. In that case, a warning message appears; it is

Allows you to zoom in on the Preview area by clicking the image. Right-click theimage to zoom out.• (Rotate Left)Rotates the preview image 90 degrees

• (Open Guide)Opens this page.(3) Preview Area• Preview AreaThis is where a trial image appears after you click Preview. You can also check theresult

NoteYou can specify the cropping frame on the displayed image. In thumbnail view, you canonly create one cropping frame per image. In whole image view

Input SettingsInput Settings allows you to set the following items:• Select SourceThe type of document to be scanned is displayed.• Paper SizeSelect t

Select this mode to scan color documents or to create color images. This moderenders the image in 256 levels (8 bit) of R(ed), G(reen), and B(lue).• G

Scanning DocumentsYou can scan items placed on the platen with settings suitable for documents.1. Place the item on the platen.Placing Items (When Sca

Output SettingsOutput Settings allows you to set the following items:• Output ResolutionSelect the resolution to scan at.The higher the resolution (va

NoteTo enlarge/reduce the scanned image, enter values into (Width) and (Height) in Output Settings or specify a value (by 1 %) for %. Although thema

NoteSave up to 10 items for each destination.An error message appears when you enter a value outside the setting range.Enter a value within the range

Image SettingsImportantDo not apply these functions to images without moire, dust/scratches, or faded colors.The color tone may be adversely affected.

• MagazineApplies Image Adjustment suitable for magazines.• DocumentApplies Image Adjustment suitable for text documents.ImportantYou can set Image Ad

pictures printed with fine dots are scanned. Descreen is the function for reducing thismoire effect.• OFFMoire will not be reduced.• ONReduces moire.

Select this to correct a small amount of fading and colorcast.• MediumIt is recommended that you normally select this setting.• HighSelect this to cor

• LowSelect this when the effect level is too strong with the medium setting.• MediumIt is recommended that you normally select this setting.• HighSel

NoteCover the document with black cloth if white spots, streaks, or colored patternsappear in scan results due to ambient light entering between the d

Color Adjustment ButtonsThe Color Adjustment Buttons allow you to make fine corrections to the image brightnessand color tones including adjustments t

Scanning with Favorite SettingsYou can scan items placed on the platen with your favorite settings saved beforehand.This is convenient for saving freq

Adjusting Brightness and Contrast• (Histogram)A histogram allows you to see the data concentration at each brightness level of animage. You can speci

• CustomYou can name and save a set of tone curve and threshold settings of the ColorAdjustment Buttons.Select Add/Delete... from the pull-down menu;

Preferences Dialog BoxClick Preferences... in the ScanGear (scanner driver) screen to open the Preferencesdialog box.In the Preferences dialog box, yo

Scanner TabOn the Scanner tab, you can specify the following settings.• Auto Power SettingsYou can set to turn the machine on or off automatically.Cli

Click Settings... to set the quiet mode.NoteYou can set the quiet mode from the operation panel of the machine, the printerdriver, or ScanGear.No matt

- Audio file (*.wav, *.aif, *.aiff)- MP3 file (*.mp3)• Calibration SettingsWhen you set Execute at Every Scan to ON, the scanner will be calibrated ev

Preview TabOn the Preview tab, you can specify the following settings.• Preview at Start of ScanGearSelect what to do with Preview when ScanGear (scan

A cropping frame of the same size as the last used cropping frame will be displayedafter previewing.• NoneNo cropping frame will be displayed after pr

Scan TabOn the Scan tab, you can specify the following settings.• Status of ScanGear dialog after scanningSelect what to do with ScanGear (scanner dri

Color Settings TabOn the Color Settings tab, you can specify the following settings.• Color AdjustmentSelect one of the following.You can select one w

Scanning Items Larger than the Platen (Image Stitch)You can scan the left and right halves of an item larger than the platen and combine themback into

NoteColor Matching is available when ScanGear, monitor, color management-compliantapplication (such as Adobe Photoshop), and printer are set up correc

Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer)Learn how to place items on the platen of your scanner or printer. Place items correctlyaccording to the

ImportantLarge items (such as A4 size photos) thatcannot be placed away from the edges/arrow (alignment mark) of the platen maybe saved as PDF files.

Adjusting Cropping Frames (ScanGear)"Cropping" is the act of selecting the area you want to keep in an image and discarding therest when sca

(2) Thin cropping frame- In thumbnail viewOutput size, image corrections, and other settings on the Basic Mode tab or AdvancedMode tab will be applied

In whole image viewClick and drag the mouse in a space outside the existing cropping frame to create anew cropping frame in the Preview area. The new

To delete a cropping frame, click an area outside the cropping frame on an image.In whole image viewTo delete a cropping frame, select it and click

General Notes (Scanner Driver)ScanGear (scanner driver) is subject to the following restrictions. Keep these points in mindwhen using it.Scanner Drive

Applications with Restrictions on Use• If you start Media Center included in Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, you maynot be able to scan using th

Useful Information on ScanningAdjusting Cropping Frames in the Image Stitch WindowResolutionData FormatsColor Matching159

5. Make sure that Scan from Left is selected in Scan Direction.6. Place the item that is to be displayed on the left side of the screen face-down on t

Adjusting Cropping Frames in the Image Stitch Window"Cropping" is the act of selecting the area you want to keep in an image and discarding

ResolutionThe data in the image you have scanned is a collection of dots carrying information aboutbrightness and color. The density of these dots is

Attaching to e-mail Color, Grayscale, orBlack and White150 dpiScanning text using OCR Color or Grayscale 300 dpiImportantIf you double the resolution,

Data FormatsYou can select a data format when saving scanned images. You should specify the mostsuitable data format according to how you want to use

Color Matching"Color Matching" is the act of making adjustments so that the color tones match betweenthe original item, the monitor display,

Other Scanning MethodsScanning with WIA DriverScanning Using the Control Panel (Windows XP Only)165

Scanning with WIA DriverYou can scan an item from a WIA (Windows Image Acquisition)-compliant application.WIA is a driver model implemented in Windows

• Resolution (DPI)Enter the resolution. Specify a value between 50 dpi and 600 dpi.Resolution• BrightnessMove the slider to adjust the brightness. Mov

4. Click Adjust the quality of the scanned picture and set thepreferences as required.• BrightnessMove the slider to adjust the brightness. Move it to

Scanning Using the Control Panel (Windows XP Only)You can scan images via the Control Panel of Windows XP using the WIA driver.1. From the Start menu,

The first item is scanned and appears in 1.NoteClick Cancel to cancel the scan.8. Place the item that is to be displayed on the right side of the scre

Move the slider to adjust the brightness. Move it to the left to darken and right tobrighten the image. You can also enter a value (-127 to 127).• Con

Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer)Learn how to place items on the platen of your scanner or printer. Place items correctlyaccording to the

ImportantLarge items (such as A4 size photos) thatcannot be placed away from the edges/arrow (alignment mark) of the platen maybe saved as PDF files.

The second item is scanned and appears in 2.NoteClick Cancel to cancel the scan.10. Adjust the scanned images as required.Use the Toolbar to rotate or

The combined image is saved.NoteRefer to "Image Stitch Window" for details on the Image Stitch window.You can make advanced scan settings in

ContentsScanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Scanning from a Com

Scanning Multiple Items at One TimeYou can scan two or more photos (small items) placed on the platen at one time and saveeach image individually.Impo

The Settings dialog box appears.4. Click Custom Scan.5. Select Select Source according to the items to be scanned.21

6. Select Auto scan for Paper Size, then click OK.The IJ Scan Utility main screen appears.NoteRefer to the following pages for details on the setting

7. Click Custom.Multiple items are scanned at one time.NoteClick Cancel to cancel the scan.Scanned images are saved in the folder set for Save in in t

Saving after Checking Scan ResultsYou can check the scan results, then save the images to a computer.ImportantYou cannot check the scan results before

The IJ Scan Utility main screen appears.NoteRefer to the following pages for details on the setting items in the Settings dialogbox.Settings (Photo Sc

6. Change the image order or file save options as required.You can change the image order or file save options in the Save Settings dialog box.NoteThe

Sending Scanned Images via E-mailYou can send scanned images via e-mail.NoteThe screens for scanning photos are used as examples in the following desc

NoteYou can add e-mail clients to use for attachments from the pull-down menu.If None (Attach Manually) is selected, manually attach scanned and saved

NoteRefer to the following pages for details on the setting items in the Settings dialogbox.Settings (Auto Scan) Dialog BoxSettings (Photo Scan) Dialo

Basic Mode Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Advanced Mode

Extracting Text from Scanned Images (OCR)Scan text in scanned magazines and newspapers and display it in Notepad (included withWindows).NoteYou can ex

NoteFor Resolution, only 300 dpi or 400 dpi can be set when Start OCR is selectedin Application Settings.4. Select Start OCR for Application Settings,

The IJ Scan Utility main screen appears.NoteRefer to the following pages for details on the setting items in the Settings dialogbox.Settings (Document

Documents containing text with font size outside the range of 8 points to 40points (at 300 dpi)Slanted documentsDocuments placed upside down or docume

IJ Scan Utility ScreensIJ Scan Utility Main ScreenSettings Dialog BoxSettings (Auto Scan) Dialog BoxSettings (Photo Scan) Dialog BoxSettings (Document

IJ Scan Utility Main ScreenFollow the steps below to start IJ Scan Utility.Windows 8:Select IJ Scan Utility on the Start screen to start IJ Scan Utili

Scans items with your favorite settings and saves the images to a computer. The itemtype can be automatically detected.Scan/save settings and the resp

Settings Dialog BoxThere are two tabs in the Settings dialog box: (Scanning from a Computer) and (General Settings). When you click a tab, the view

Settings (Auto Scan) Dialog BoxClick Auto Scan on the (Scanning from a Computer) tab to display the Settings(Auto Scan) dialog box.In the Settings (

Text documents smaller than 2L (5 inches x 7 inches) (127 mm x 178 mm), suchas paperback pages with the spine cut offItems printed on thin white paper

ScanningScanning from a ComputerScanning with IJ Scan UtilityScanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear)Useful Information on Sca

NoteYou can change the data format from Settings...• Settings...Click to display the Data Format Settings dialog box in which you can set the quality

Saves to the folder specified in Save in.NoteSpecify the application or folder in the Select Application or Select DestinationFolder dialog box displa

Settings (Photo Scan) Dialog BoxClick Photo Scan on the (Scanning from a Computer) tab to display the Settings(Photo Scan) dialog box.In the Setting

Select the size of the item to be scanned.When you select Custom, a screen in which you can specify the paper size appears.Select a Unit, then enter t

Click to display the Data Format Settings dialog box in which you can set the quality ofthe images to be saved, keyword search of PDF files and their

You can specify the e-mail client you want to start from the pull-down menu.• Do not start any applicationSaves to the folder specified in Save in.Not

Settings (Document Scan) Dialog BoxClick Document Scan on the (Scanning from a Computer) tab to display the Settings(Document Scan) dialog box.In th

• Color ModeSelect the color mode in which to scan the item.• Paper SizeSelect the size of the item to be scanned.When you select Custom, a screen in

NoteScanning takes longer than usual when you enable this function.• Sharpen outlineEmphasizes the outline of the subjects to sharpen the image.• Redu

NoteScanning takes longer than usual when you enable Correct slanted textdocument.• Detect the orientation of text document and rotate imageAutomatica

Scanning from a ComputerScanning with IJ Scan UtilityScanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear)Useful Information on ScanningOth

Displays the folder in which to save the scanned images. To change the folder, specifythe destination folder in the Select Destination Folder dialog b

You can specify the application from the pull-down menu.• Do not start any applicationSaves to the folder specified in Save in.NoteSpecify the applica

Settings (Custom Scan) Dialog BoxClick Custom Scan on the (Scanning from a Computer) tab to display the Settings(Custom Scan) dialog box.In the Sett

ImportantItem types supported by Auto are photos, postcards, business cards, magazines,newspapers, documents, and BD/DVD/CD.To scan the following type

• ResolutionSelect the resolution of the item to be scanned.The higher the resolution (value), the more detail in your image.ResolutionNoteOnly Auto i

ImportantThe color tone may differ from the source image due to corrections. In thatcase, deselect the checkbox and scan.NoteScanning takes longer tha

Documents containing figures/imagesHand-written textDocuments containing both vertical and horizontal lines (tables)NoteScanning takes longer than usu

NoteAuto appears only when Auto is selected for Select Source.• Settings...Click to display the Data Format Settings dialog box in which you can set t

Select this when you also want to save the scanned images to a folder other than theone specified in Save in.You can specify the folder from the pull-

Settings (Scan and Stitch) Dialog BoxClick Scan and Stitch on the (Scanning from a Computer) tab to display the Settings(Scan and Stitch) dialog box

Scanning with IJ Scan UtilityWhat Is IJ Scan Utility (Scanner Software)?Starting IJ Scan UtilityEasy Scanning with Auto Scan BasicScanning PhotosSca

NoteTo reduce moire, set Select Source to Magazine.• Color ModeSelect the color mode in which to scan the item.• ResolutionSelect the resolution of th

• Data FormatSelect the data format in which to save the scanned images.You can select JPEG/Exif, TIFF, PNG, PDF, or PDF (Multiple Pages).ImportantYou

• Send to a folderSelect this when you also want to save the scanned images to a folder other than theone specified in Save in.You can specify the fol

Settings (ScanGear) Dialog BoxClick ScanGear on the (Scanning from a Computer) tab to display the Settings(ScanGear) dialog box.In the Settings (Sca

NoteWhen PDF or PDF (Multiple Pages) is selected, images up to 9600 pixels x 9600pixels can be scanned.When the Enable large image scans checkbox is s

ImportantWhen the Settings dialog box is displayed from My Image Garden, this option doesnot appear.(2) Application Settings Area• Open with an applic

Settings (General Settings) Dialog BoxClick the (General Settings) tab to display the Settings (General Settings) dialog box.In the Settings (Genera

• InstructionsOpens this guide.• DefaultsYou can restore the settings in the displayed screen to the default settings.67

Data Format Settings Dialog BoxDisplay the Data Format Settings dialog box by one of the following operations.• Click Settings... of Save Settings on

NoteWhen Black and White is set for Color Mode on the (Scanning from aComputer) tab of the Settings dialog box, PDF files will be saved in Standard

What Is IJ Scan Utility (Scanner Software)?IJ Scan Utility is an application that allows you to easily scan photos, documents, etc.You can complete fr

Save Settings Dialog BoxSelect the Check scan results checkbox in Save Settings of the Settings dialog box todisplay the Save Settings dialog box afte

(2) Scan Results AreaDisplays the thumbnails of the scanned images. You can change the save order of imagesvia drag-and-drop. The file names for savin

Image Stitch WindowClick Stitch in the IJ Scan Utility main screen to display the Image Stitch window.You can scan the left and right halves of an ite

• Full Platen x 2Scans the left and right halves of an item twice as large as the platen separately.• Scan Direction• Scan from LeftDisplays the first

• Adjust cropping framesYou can adjust the scan area in preview.If no area is specified, the image of the size selected in Select Output Size will bes

• (Rotate Left)Rotates the preview image 90 degrees counter-clockwise.• (Invert Vertically)Rotates the preview image 180 degrees.• (Rotate Right)Ro

The image is scanned in the direction specified in Scan Direction, and 2 appearsnext to it.• After scanning the second item by clicking Start Scanning

Scanning with Application Software that You are Using(ScanGear)What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)?Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scann

What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)?ScanGear (scanner driver) is software required for scanning documents. It enables you tospecify the output size and

Advanced ModeUse the Advanced Mode tab to specify the color mode, output resolution, imagebrightness, color tone, etc. when scanning.79

ImportantSome functions are available only when My Image Garden is installed.NoteRefer to "Settings Dialog Box" for how to set the applicati

Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear(Scanner Driver)Starting ScanGear (scanner driver)Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver)Scanning documents a

Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver)Use ScanGear (scanner driver) to make image corrections and color adjustments whenscanning. ScanGear can be started

Scanning in Basic ModeUse the Basic Mode tab to scan easily by following the on-screen steps.Refer to "Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time wi

3. Click Preview.Preview image appears in the Preview area.NoteColors are adjusted based on the document type selected in Select Source.4. Set Destina

Related TopicBasic Mode Tab84

Scanning in Advanced ModeUse the Advanced Mode tab to specify the color mode, output resolution, imagebrightness, color tone, etc. when scanning.Refer

NoteSettings are not retained when you switch modes.3. Set Input Settings according to the document or purpose.4. Click Preview.Preview image appears

Related TopicAdvanced Mode Tab87

Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time withScanGear (Scanner Driver)You can scan two or more photos (small documents) on the Platen at one time on th

3. Click Preview.Thumbnails of the preview images appear in the Preview area. Cropping frames arespecified automatically according to the document siz

Starting IJ Scan UtilityFollow the steps below to start IJ Scan Utility.Windows 8:Select IJ Scan Utility on the Start screen to start IJ Scan Utility.

Scanning Multiple Documents in Whole Image View7. Select the images you want to scan.Select the checkboxes of the images you want to scan.8. Click Sca

3. Set Output Size according to purpose.Invert aspect ratio will be enabled when Output Size is set to anything but Flexible.Click this button to rota

Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear(Scanner Driver)Sharpening out-of-focus photos, reducing dust and scratches, and correctingfaded c

Correcting Images (Unsharp Mask, Reduce Dust andScratches, Fading Correction, etc.)The Image Settings functions on the Advanced Mode tab of ScanGear (

Adjusting the image brightness and color toneSet Image Adjustment to Auto, Photo, Magazine, or Document according to thedocument type.None AutoReducin

NotePrinted photos and pictures are displayed as a collection of fine dots. "Moire" is aphenomenon where uneven gradation or a stripe patter

Correcting shadows that appear between pages when scanning open bookletsSet Gutter Shadow Correction to Low, Medium, or High according to the degree o

Adjusting Colors Using a Color PatternYou can preview color changes and reproduce natural colors by using the color patternfunction in ScanGear (scann

It is recommended that you find a portion in the image where it should be white, and adjustthe colors so that the portion turns white.Preview image ap

Adjusting Saturation and Color BalanceIn ScanGear (scanner driver)'s Advanced Mode tab, click (Saturation/Color Balance).NoteClick Defaults to