Canon CANOSCAN N1220U User Manual

ScanGear CS-U 5.7for CanoScan N650U/N656U/N1220U Color ScannerUser’s Guide

10chapter 1Before You BeginTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexGetting Help in ScanGear CS-UFor information about using ScanGear CS-U, open the on-line Help

100IndexTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexAAdvanced Modedefined ... 20Main sheet ... 36main window ... 23scanning in ... 64switching to Simple Mode ... 21

101IndexTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexIImage TypeSimple Mode sheet ... 31Installationinstalling ScanGear CS-U ... 13KKeep Proportions buttonMain sheet

102IndexTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexSScan buttonfunction ... 30Scanner sheet ... 52Calibration ... 54Descreen ... 53Unsharp Mask... 53Paper Size ...

103IndexTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexToolbarAuto Crop button ... 28Auto Tone button ... 29Crop button ... 27Help Button ... 29Mirror button ... 28Mov

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11Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexchapter2Installing ScanGearCS-UInstalling ScanGear CS-UUninstalling ScanGear CS-U

12chapter 2InstallingScanGear CS-UTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexInstalling ScanGear CS-UBefore you install ScanGear CS-U, make sure that you have acco

13chapter 2InstallingScanGear CS-UTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexInstalling ScanGear CS-UFollow this procedure to install ScanGear CS-U. To perform thi

14chapter 2InstallingScanGear CS-UTop PageGlossaryContentsIndex3.Confirm that the first button is selected (Search for the best driverfor your device

15chapter 2InstallingScanGear CS-UTop PageGlossaryContentsIndex6.Confirm the name of the scanner is displayed, and click the Nextbutton to start copy

16chapter 2InstallingScanGear CS-UTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexUninstalling ScanGear CS-UUninstalling ScanGear CS-U using the CanoScanSetup Utility C

17chapter 2InstallingScanGear CS-UTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexUninstalling ScanGear CS-U (Windows 98)Follow the procedure below if you use Windows 9

18chapter 2InstallingScanGear CS-UTop PageGlossaryContentsIndex3.Click the name of the scanner to highlight it then click the Removebutton.When the s

19Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexchapter3Simple Mode andAdvanced ModeWhat are the Simple Mode and AdvancedMode?Simple Mode Main WindowAdvanced Mode Mai

2Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexCopyright NoticeCopyright ©2000 Canon Inc.This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. Under the copyrightlaws,

20chapter 3Simple Modeand AdvancedModeTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexWhat are the Simple Modeand Advanced Mode?You can run ScanGear CS-U in either of t

21chapter 3Simple Modeand AdvancedModeTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexSwitching Between the Simple and AdvancedModesYou can switch between the Simple an

22chapter 3Simple Modeand AdvancedModeTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexSimple Mode Main WindowThe ScanGear CS-U main window in the Simple Mode has only o

23chapter 3Simple Modeand AdvancedModeTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexAdvanced Mode MainWindowThe ScanGear CS-U main window in the Advanced Mode has mor

24chapter 3Simple Modeand AdvancedModeTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexIf you select Black and White or Text Enhanced(OCR) for the Color Modeon the Main

25Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexchapter4What is on thescreen?Main WindowToolbarScanning ButtonsSimple Mode Main WindowAdvanced Mode Main Window

26chapter 4What is on theScreen?Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexMain WindowPreview Button Scan Button Clear ButtonPreview AreaTool Bar Title BarWindow R

27chapter 4What is on theScreen?Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexToolbarButtons on the toolbar help you to perform important tasks like,cropping images,

28chapter 4What is on theScreen?Top PageGlossaryContentsIndex Zoom Tool ButtonClick the Zoom Tool button and then click the left or right mouse butto

29chapter 4What is on theScreen?Top PageGlossaryContentsIndex Rotate Right ButtonClick the Rotate Right button to rotate a scanned image right 90 deg

3Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexChapter 1 Before You Begin... 5Welcome to ScanGear CS-U ...

30chapter 4What is on theScreen?Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexScanning Buttons Preview ButtonClick the Preview button to pre-scan the image and displa

31chapter 4What is on theScreen?Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexSimple Mode Main WindowIn the Simple Mode, only the Simple Mode sheet is available in th

32chapter 4What is on theScreen?Top PageGlossaryContentsIndex•B/W Photo (Grayscale, 150 dpi):Use to scan black-and-white photographs with varying sha

33chapter 4What is on theScreen?Top PageGlossaryContentsIndex• The Text Enhanced (OCR) and Grayscale selectionsrequire more time that the Black and W

34chapter 4What is on theScreen?Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexResolutionDisplays the Resolution setting for the currently selected Image Type. And the

35chapter 4What is on theScreen?Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexPaper SizeSpecifies the paper size of the image to be scanned. Note that some ofthese se

36chapter 4What is on theScreen?Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexAdvanced Mode MainWindowThe Main SheetColor ModeThe Color Mode determines how the origin

37chapter 4What is on theScreen?Top PageGlossaryContentsIndex• Color (Photos) The image is scanned in color.• Color (Documents) Select for the best p

38chapter 4What is on theScreen?Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexOutput ResolutionClick the down-arrow and select one of the pre-set Resolution settings

39chapter 4What is on theScreen?Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexSelectionUse the Selection options to set the exact size of the image output.NoteTo sele

4Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexChapter 5 Scanning an Original... 55Preparing for the Scanning Job...

40chapter 4What is on theScreen?Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexThe Tone SheetThe Tone sheet is displayed only when Color or Grayscale has beenselected

41chapter 4What is on theScreen?Top PageGlossaryContentsIndex Contrast/Brightness buttonOpens the Contrast/Brightness sheet and allows you to adjust

42chapter 4What is on theScreen?Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexCommon ButtonsThe Tone sheet settings are commonly set with the Load, Save, Reset andAll

43chapter 4What is on theScreen?Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexContrast/Brightness Sheet When the Contrast/Brightness button is clicked, the Contrast/

44chapter 4What is on theScreen?Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexGamma Sheet When the Gamma button is clicked, the Gamma sheet is displayed.Gamma refers

45chapter 4What is on theScreen?Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexGamma (Scanner Gamma)Drag the Gamma slider to the left or right to set the scanner gamma

46chapter 4What is on theScreen?Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexHistogram Sheet When the Histogram button is clicked, the Histogram sheet isdisplayed.Us

47chapter 4What is on theScreen?Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexEyedroppers (Black-point, Mid-point, White-point)Click one of the three eyedroppers then

48chapter 4What is on theScreen?Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexSpecial Tone Curves Sheet When the Special Tone Curves button is clicked, the Special T

49chapter 4What is on theScreen?Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexEditing a Special Tone Curve DirectlyIn the Special Tone Curves graph you can edit the c

5Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexchapter1Before You BeginWelcome to ScanGear CS-USystem RequirementsGetting Help in ScanGear CS-U

50chapter 4What is on theScreen?Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexNoteHere are some hints for editing curves:• Curve handles are drawn on a white backgrou

51chapter 4What is on theScreen?Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexThe Halftone SheetThe Halftone sheet is displayed only when Black and White or TextEnhan

52chapter 4What is on theScreen?Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexThe Scanner SheetWhen you click on the Scanner tab (N650U/N656U or N1220U) theScanner sh

53chapter 4What is on theScreen?Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexPaper SizeSpecifies from the drop-down list the paper size of the image to bescanned.•Bu

54chapter 4What is on theScreen?Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexTest ScannerClick this button to open the Scanner Diagnostics dialog box. Click theStart

55Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexchapter5Scanning an OriginalPreparing for the Scanning JobQuick StartPreviewing and Scanning an Original

56chapter 5Scanning anOriginalTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexPreparing for the Scanning JobThese are some points you should check before you start scan

57chapter 5Scanning anOriginalTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexQuick StartFollow the procedure below if you want to get started scanning rightaway.The re

58chapter 5Scanning anOriginalTop PageGlossaryContentsIndex5. Preview the original. (☞p.62, 66)6. Adjust image as required. (☞p.63, 67)7. Set the sca

59chapter 5Scanning anOriginalTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexPreviewing and Scanning anOriginalYou can preview and scan an image in either the Simple M

6chapter 1Before You BeginTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexWelcome to ScanGear CS-UWelcome to Canon ScanGear CS-U 5.7 software for Windows 98 andWindows

60chapter 5Scanning anOriginalTop PageGlossaryContentsIndex4.Start ScanGear CS-U as a TWAIN driver. (TWAIN ☞p.97)Refer to your software application u

61chapter 5Scanning anOriginalTop PageGlossaryContentsIndex6.Click the down-arrow for Image Type and select a setting from thedrop-down list. (☞p.31)

62chapter 5Scanning anOriginalTop PageGlossaryContentsIndex8.Click the Preview button to pre-scan the image and display it in thePreview Area.

63chapter 5Scanning anOriginalTop PageGlossaryContentsIndex9.Click a button in the Toolbar (☞p.27) to manipulate the image.NoteYou can click the Auto

64chapter 5Scanning anOriginalTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexScanning in the Advanced ModeThis is a brief overview of the general procedure for preview

65chapter 5Scanning anOriginalTop PageGlossaryContentsIndex5.The ScanGear CS-U main window opens.If the Simple Mode main window appears, click the Ad

66chapter 5Scanning anOriginalTop PageGlossaryContentsIndex7.In the Scanner sheet, specify a variety of settings for operation ofthe scanner. (☞p.52)

67chapter 5Scanning anOriginalTop PageGlossaryContentsIndex10.Adjust the image quality with the tools and options provided onthe Tone (☞p.40) or Half

68Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexchapter6Settings in theWindows Control PanelOpening Scanners and Cameras PropertiesGeneral SettingsEvents SettingsPref

69chapter 6PreferencesSettingsTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexOpening Scanners andCameras PropertiesYou can specify some settings for ScanGear CS-U with

7chapter 1Before You BeginTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexNormally when you start a scanning job, you will see the ScanGear CS-Umain window with its too

70chapter 6PreferencesSettingsTop PageGlossaryContentsIndex4.In the Properties window, click the appropriate tab (General,Events, Preferences or Colo

71chapter 6PreferencesSettingsTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexGeneral SettingsThe General sheet provides details the name of the connected scanner,its c

72chapter 6PreferencesSettingsTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexEvents SettingsThe Event sheet allows you to select the software application that youwant

73chapter 6PreferencesSettingsTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexPreferences SettingsWhen application hides the driver user interfaceSome application softw

74chapter 6PreferencesSettingsTop PageGlossaryContentsIndex•NoneNo adjustment is made. Select this setting when you yourself willadjust the image wit

75chapter 6PreferencesSettingsTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexColor Management SettingsThe Color Management sheet allows you to add or remove basic prof

76Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexchapter7TroubleshootingPre-Scan ChecklistHow to Avoid ProblemsTroubleshooting Checklist

77chapter 7TroubleshootingTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexPre-Scan ChecklistPerform the checks on this short list before you begin troubleshootingspecif

78chapter 7TroubleshootingTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexHow to Avoid ProblemsHere is some general advice on avoiding problems in your scanning jobs:•

79chapter 7TroubleshootingTop PageGlossaryContentsIndex• If you are using OCR software, scan in Text Enhanced at 300 dpi orhigher.• Take advantage of

8chapter 1Before You BeginTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexSystem RequirementsThe hardware and software listed below is required to use ScanGearCS-U.Hard

80chapter 7TroubleshootingTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexTroubleshooting ChecklistThe scanner diagnostics test fails.Problem: The Scanner Diagnostics t

81chapter 7TroubleshootingTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexThe colors differ between the Preview and the PrintProblem: When printing the image, its color

82chapter 7TroubleshootingTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexScanGear CS-U does not launch.Problem: ScanGear CS-U does not launch, the screen freezes, oran

83chapter 7TroubleshootingTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexScanning is too slow.Problem: The scanner is taking an unusually long time to print orscan.Cau

84chapter 7TroubleshootingTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexThe preview image is too small on the monitorProblem: The image in the Preview Area is very sm

85Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexGlossary

86GlossaryTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexAcquired ImagesImages sent from your scanner software to the host graphics application.Auto CropAfter you sele

87GlossaryTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexBlack-pointThe darkest portion of an image scanned as Color or Grayscale. Whenyou click on the image with the

88GlossaryTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexClear buttonThe button that removes the current image from the Preview Area.Color ChannelsThe red, green, or b

89GlossaryTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexCropThe action of selecting part of an image. The Crop button on theScanGear CS-U main window lets you select

9chapter 1Before You BeginTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexSoftware• Microsoft® Windows® 98 or Microsoft® Windows 2000 Professional• TWAIN-compliant pare

90GlossaryTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexEnd pointsThe points at each end of a preset or custom tone curve. The curve endpoints cannot be deleted. If t

91GlossaryTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexGrayscaleGrayscale refers to a single-channel image made up of 256 shades ofgray, ranging from white to black,

92GlossaryTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexMid-pointThe mid-tone portion of the image scanned as Color or Grayscale. Whenyou click on the image with the

93GlossaryTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexOutput sizeThe size of the acquired image, calculated by multiplying the width andheight by the scale percenta

94GlossaryTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexPreview image cacheWhen the preview image cache feature is switched on, the image in thePreview Area from the

95GlossaryTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexScaleThe Scale setting lets you specify an output size for the selected image asa percent of the original widt

96GlossaryTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexTest Scanner buttonThe Test Scanner button on the Scanner sheet starts diagnostic tests andreports if there ar

97GlossaryTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexTWAINTWAIN refers to an industry standard for transferring information fromdevices (such as a scanner or digit

98GlossaryTop PageGlossaryContentsIndexX and Y AxesThe X and Y axes on the Tone sheet curve chart represent, respectively,the input image color and o

99Top PageGlossaryContentsIndexIndex