f o r M a c i n t o s hCanon Plug-in Module CS-U 3.8for CanoScan N650U/N656U/N1220U Color Image ScannerUser's Guide
10Quick Start InstructionsFolow the procedures below to start scanning immediately. If you require moreinformation at any stage, read the pages refere
11Set the Scan Mode, Output Device, Resolution andMagnification pp. 18-22• Scanning mode determines how the image is scanned (p. 21).•Output device
12Scan the Image p. 33Click on the [Scan] button.• Plug-in Module CS-U will scan the image.• When the scan is complete, the Plug-in Module CS-U con
13STEP 1Scanning PreparationsStep 1 presents the essential preparations for scanning.The following procedures are explained on the indicated pages. D
14S T E P 1Displaying the Plug-in Module CS-U Control PanelThe Plug-in Module CS-U control panel is used to perform scans. Plug-in ModuleCS-U can be
15S T E P 1Operating ProceduresThe following provides an example of scanning from within ArcSoft PhotoStudio2000.Verify that the scanner is attached
16S T E P 1Positioning OriginalsPlace the original you intend to scan on the scanner's document glass (platen).ProceduresPlace the original on
17S T E P 1PreviewingThe preview scan is a trial scan performed before the final scan that encompassesthe entire scanable area of the document glass
18S T E P 1Selecting the Output DeviceUse the following procedures to select the output device (printer, etc.) for thescanned image. Select the devi
19S T E P 1Setting the Resolution and MagnificationThe magnification of an image can be changed before scanning to accommodatereproductions that are
2How to Make Best Use of the ManualsDescribes operating procedure from set up and software installation to scanning and confirmation of operation. Ple
20S T E P 1To Set the Magnification FactorSet the desired magnification factor on the control panel.HintThe Relationship Between Data Volume and Sca
21S T E P 1Setting the Scan ModeWhen an image is scanned, it is read as a collection of “dots.” The scan mode thatis selected determines how each of
22S T E P 1Operating ProceduresClick the arrow beside Scan Mode.Select a scan mode from the pop-up menu.Selecting the box opensthe pop-up menu.
23S T E P 1Verifying the Image before ScanningBefore initiating the final scan, it is advisable to check the intended results with theBrowser functi
24S T E P 1Rotating the ImageYou can rotate the image in the preview window clockwise to the rightor counterclockwise to the left in increments of 9
25S T E P 1Setting PreferencesThe Preference settings determine how Plug-in ModuleCS-U operates for the following options: output device(printer, fi
26S T E P 1UnitSpecifies the units that define the size of the scanned image.Preview WindowYou can size the preview window and set its resolution. E
27S T E P 1CalibrationAdjusts the white balance to the correct value so that all the colors are scannedcorrectly. Calibration takes approximately 1
28S T E P 1Operating ProceduresOpen the [Preferences] menu in the control panel.Select the desired option from the pull-down menu.• Selecting any on
29STEP 2ScanningStep 2 presents the procedures for conducting the final scan,saving the scanned image in a file and editing image files.Follow the pro
3How to Use this GuideThis guide explains the operating procedures for Canon Plug-in Module CS-U(hereafter referred to as Plug-in Module CS-U), the Ma
30S T E P 2Setting the Scan AreaUsing the image in the preview window, you can define the actual area to be scanned.Operating ProceduresPosition the
31S T E P 2ZoomingYou can specify a selected area of the image for enlargement with the zoomfeatures. You can use the zoom function to select an are
32S T E P 2Click on the Zoom In button.The selected area will be displayed in expanded form.If you want to enlarge the image again, reduce the size
33S T E P 2ScanningOnce you have set the magnification and scan mode, you may proceed with thescan. Once the scan is complete, Plug-in Module CS-U a
34S T E P 2Saving Scanned ImagesFollow this procedure to save a scanned image with the parent softwareapplication. The example below shows how to sa
35STEP 3Adjusting Scanned ImagesScanned images may be corrected for brightness and color toneor edited in a variety of ways.The potential adjustments
36S T E P 3Tone AdjustmentUse Tone Adjustment to enhance the brightness or color of the image in the preview area.Open the [Image] menu and select [
37S T E P 3Histogram SettingsThe data comprising an image contains a variety of brightness settings rangingfrom shadows to highlights. These setting
38S T E P 3How to Adjust HistogramsTo change the contrast in an image, the distribution of data between shadows andhighlights can be adjusted by dra
39S T E P 3Click on the [OK] button.The preview image will change according to the values specified with thehistogram.Hint• The histogram dialog can
4Table of ContentsHow to Make Best Use of the Manuals ... 2How to Use this Guide ...
40S T E P 3Tone Curve SettingsYou can edit the tone curve directly by changing the shape of the line on thegraph. When you change the setting by ma
41S T E P 3To Edit the Tone CurveIn the Tone Adjustment dialog box, click the tone curve tab.Change the tone curve in any direction to adjust its sh
42S T E P 3The Relationship Between the Tone Curveand Image BrightnessTone curve values fall with a range of 0.01 to 10.00. A value of 1 appears as
43S T E P 3Brightness and Contrast SettingsYou can adjust the image with two slide bars, one for contrast and one forbrightness. Use this method to
44S T E P 3To Adjust the Brightness and ContrastIn the Tone Adjustment dialog click the brightness/contrast tab.Adjust the brightness/contrast setti
45S T E P 3Adjusting the Color BalanceYou can enhance color matching by adjusting the color balance of one or all of thethree primary colors: red, g
46S T E P 3Gamma Value SettingsBy adjusting the gamma value, you can more closely match brightness of thedisplayed image to the printed image. Adjus
47S T E P 3To Change the Gamma Value SettingsClick the gamma tab in the Tone Adjustment dialog.Click a pre-set value or the custom option.Click the
48S T E P 3Adjusting the Threshold ValueWhen the scan mode is set to black and white, the image brightness can beadjusted. The threshold value setti
49S T E P 3Auto Tone CorrectionWhen the selected scan mode is Color (Documents) or Color (Photos), you have threeoptions for adjusting the color: St
5STEP 3Adjusting Scanned Images ... 35Tone Adjustment...
50S T E P 3Unsharp MaskThe Unsharp Mask function enhances the outlines of an image. When set to On,this function makes the image outlines appear sha
51S T E P 3DescreenMoiré patterns occasionally appear when items printed at high resolutions arescanned. To reduce this phenomenon, scan photographs
52S T E P 3Saving/Recalling SettingsThe scan mode, resolution and preference settings can be saved with a previewimage to a settings file and recall
53S T E P 3To Recall a Settings FileOpen the [Setting File] menu and select [Load].Select the folder where the file is stored and click the name of
54S T E P 3Scanning TechniquesMatching Scan Resolution to PurposePlug-in Module CS-U provides many choices of resolution. The resolution youchoose s
55Appendices Troubleshooting p. 56 Error Messages p. 58 Glossary p. 59 Index p. 64 Canon Customer Support Help Desk p. 66
56TroubleshootingPlease refer to the following information if you encounter a problem using Plug-inModule CS-U. For further details, refer to the Trou
57Problem: Scan button cannot be selected➤Solution 1: A scan cannot be performed if the scan area is set too small (lessthan 64 x 64 pixels). Increase
58Error MessagesResponse• Use the USB cable to connectthe Macintosh to the scannerproperly.• After releasing the lock,temporarily disconnect theUSB ca
59GlossaryAuto Tone CorrectionA function that uses brightness/contrast and gamma value settings toautomatically analyze and adjust images.Bits/Bit Num
6Installing Plug-in Module CS-UPlease install Plug-in Module CS-U with the other application programsaccording to the instructions in the “1. Installi
60Color ChannelAny one of the red, green or blue elements of a color image. Since color imagesare assigned 8 bits per pixel for each of the red, green
61Gamma ValueA function for adjusting the overall brightness of an image. A gamma value isthe mathematical expression of how brightness data is conver
62MoiréThe patterns or lines created by overlapping dots in an image. Thisphenomenon is found when photographs or pictures are scanned from booksand m
63Scan ModeAny one of the various methods used to reproduce image data. Scan modes aredistinguished by the number of bits used to describe each pixel.
64IndexAAlignment mark 16ApplicationCompatible 15Stand-alone 15Aspect ratio 25Auto button 39Auto Tone Adjustment button 7, 36Auto Tone Correctio
65RRequired memory 7Resolution 7, 11, 19, 62RGB 14, 45, 62RGB values 14Rotating the image 24Rotation button 7, 24SSave Scanned image 12, 34Save
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7Control Panel FeaturesWhen you need more information about a control panel button or menu, refer tothe illustration below and go to the referenced pa
8Scanning ProceduresFollow these procedures to use Plug-in Module CS-U.S T E P 2S T E P 1Is the scanner attached?Prepare for Scanning ➜ p. 13• Po
9Plug-in Module CS-U Special Features• See the Results of Adjustments Immediately (Dynamic Preview)Once in preview mode, the results of adjustments to
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