Canon PIXMA MG5540 User Manual

MG5500 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

General Notes (Scanner Driver)The scanner driver is subject to the following restrictions. Keep these points in mind whenusing the scanner driver.Scan

Updating the Scanner DriverObtaining the Latest Scanner DriverBefore Installing the Scanner DriverInstalling the Scanner Driver101

Obtaining the Latest Scanner DriverUpgrading your current scanner driver to the latest scanner driver may solve someproblems you have experienced.Obta

Before Installing the Scanner DriverCheck the following points before installing the scanner driver. Check these also when youcannot install the scann

Installing the Scanner DriverAccess our website via the Internet to download the latest scanner driver.Follow these steps to install the downloaded sc

Useful Information on ScanningAdjusting Cropping Frames in the Image Stitch WindowResolutionData Formats105

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

ImportantIf you double the resolution, the data size of the scanned image quadruples. If the file istoo large, the processing speed will slow down sig

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

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

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.

Positions of slanted items (10 degrees orless) are corrected automatically.112

Scanning from the Operation Panel of the MachineForwarding Scanned Data to the Computer Using the Operation Panel of the Machine BasicAttaching the S

Forwarding Scanned Data to the Computer Using the OperationPanel of the MachineYou can forward the scanned data to the computer using the operation pa

Note•If the Scan standby screen for forwarding the data to the USB-connected computer is displayed onthe LCD, press the left Function button to displa

Auto scanThis item is available only when the machine is connected to the computer using a USB cable.The machine detects the type of the originals aut

6. Press the Color button for color scanning, or the Black button for black & white scanning.Note• When you forward the scanned data to the comput

Attaching the Scanned Data to E-mail Using the Operation Panel ofthe MachineYou can attach scanned data to an e-mail using the operation panel of the

4. Use the button to select the computer to forward the scanned data, then press the OKbutton.Select Local (USB) for a USB-connected computer, or se

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

The confirmation screen asking you if you continue scanning is displayed after scanning iscomplete.If you continue scanning, load the original on the

Setting Items on the Operation Panel of the MachineYou can change the scan settings such as the scan size, resolution, or data format.When the Scan st

3. Scan res (Scan resolution)Select the resolution for scanning.4. PreviewThis setting is not available.5.Reduce show-thru (Reducing show-through)Char

Scanning with the Access Point ModeWhen the machine enters the access point mode, you can scan from an external device such as a computeror a smartpho

Note• For details on how to scan from an external device such as a computer or a smartphone viawireless LAN, refer to the device's or application

Network Scan SettingsYou can connect your scanner or printer to a network to share it among multiple computersor scan images into a specified computer

1. Start IJ Scan Utility.2. Click Settings...The Settings dialog appears.3. Click the (General Settings) tab.The Settings (General Settings) dialog

Selecting a Response to Commands from the OperationPanel Using IJ Scan UtilityIJ Scan Utility allows you to specify how to respond when scanning from

NoteRefer to the following for details.Settings (Save to PC (Auto)) DialogSettings (Save to PC (Photo)) DialogSettings (Save to PC (Document)) DialogS

6. Select the application you want to start after scanning in ApplicationSettings.7. Click OK.The responses will be executed according to the specifie

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

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

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

NoteClick Cancel to cancel the scan.8. Place the item that is to be displayed on the right side of the screen face-down on the platen.9. Click Start S

NoteSelect the Adjust cropping frames checkbox to specify the area to be saved.Adjusting Cropping Frames in the Image Stitch WindowTo scan an item aga

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

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

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

4. Click Custom Scan.5. Select Select Source according to the items to be scanned.6. Select Auto scan for Paper Size, then click OK.20

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

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

4. Select the Check scan results checkbox, then click OK.The IJ Scan Utility main screen appears.NoteRefer to the following pages for details on the s

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.NoteThe def

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 pop-up menu.If None (Attach Manually) is selected, manually attach scanned and savedima

NoteRefer to the following pages for details on the setting items in the Settings dialog.Settings (Auto Scan) DialogSettings (Photo Scan) DialogSettin

Extracting Text from Scanned Images (OCR)Scan text in scanned magazines and newspapers and display it in TextEdit (included withMac OS).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,

Setting Items on the Operation Panel of the Machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Scanning with the

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

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 DialogSettings (Auto Scan) DialogSettings (Photo Scan) DialogSettings (Document Scan) Dialo

IJ Scan Utility Main ScreenFrom the Go menu of Finder, select Applications, then double-click the Canon Utilitiesfolder, IJ Scan Utility folder, and t

• StitchDisplays the Image Stitch window in which you can scan the left and right halves of anitem larger than the platen and combine the scanned imag

Settings DialogThere are three tabs in the Settings dialog: (Scanning from a Computer), (Scanningfrom the Operation Panel), and (General Setting

Settings (Attach to E-mail (Photo)) DialogSettings (Attach to E-mail (Document)) DialogImportantWhen the Settings dialog is displayed from My Image Ga

Settings (Auto Scan) DialogClick Auto Scan on the (Scanning from a Computer) tab to display the Settings (AutoScan) dialog.In the Settings (Auto Sca

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

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

ScanningScanning from a ComputerScanning with IJ Scan UtilityScanning with Scanner DriverUseful Information on ScanningPlacing Items (When Scanning fr

• InstructionsOpens this guide.• DefaultsYou can restore the settings in the displayed screen to the default settings.40

Settings (Photo Scan) DialogClick Photo Scan on the (Scanning from a Computer) tab to display the Settings(Photo Scan) dialog.In the Settings (Photo

ImportantTo select Black and White, deselect the Compress scanned images upontransfer checkbox.• Paper SizeSelect the size of the item to be scanned.W

• Data FormatSelect the data format in which to save the scanned images.You can select JPEG/Exif, TIFF, or PNG.ImportantYou cannot select JPEG/Exif wh

• Attach to e-mailSelect this when you want to send e-mails with the scanned images attached.You can specify the e-mail client you want to start from

Settings (Document Scan) DialogClick Document Scan on the (Scanning from a Computer) tab to display the Settings(Document Scan) dialog.In the Settin

• Color ModeSelect the color mode in which to scan the item.ImportantTo select Black and White, deselect the Compress scanned images upontransfer chec

Select this checkbox to sharpen text in a document or magazine for betterreadability.ImportantAvailable only when the Compress scanned images upon tra

ImportantThe following types of documents may not be corrected properly since the textcannot be detected correctly.Documents in which the text lines a

ImportantYou cannot select JPEG/Exif when Color Mode is Black and White.When Start OCR is selected in Application Settings, you cannot select PDF orPD

Scanning from a ComputerScanning with IJ Scan UtilityScanning with Scanner DriverUseful Information on ScanningPlacing Items (When Scanning from a Com

Select this when you want to send e-mails with the scanned images attached.You can specify the e-mail client you want to start from the pop-up menu.•

Settings (Custom Scan) DialogClick Custom Scan on the (Scanning from a Computer) tab to display the Settings(Custom Scan) dialog.In the Settings (Cu

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

Click Defaults in the screen in which you can specify the paper size to restore thespecified settings to the default settings.• ResolutionSelect the r

When Select Source is Magazine or DocumentNoteWhen Color Mode is Black and White, only Reduce gutter shadow, Correctslanted text document, and Detect

NoteClick Driver in the IJ Scan Utility main screen and scan to correct guttershadows when scanning non-standard size items or specified areas.Refer t

(2) Save Settings Area• File NameEnter the file name of the image to be saved. When you save a file, the date and fourdigits are appended to the set f

(3) Application Settings Area• Open with an applicationSelect this when you want to enhance or correct the scanned images.You can specify the applicat

Settings (Scan and Stitch) DialogClick Scan and Stitch on the (Scanning from a Computer) tab to display the Settings(Scan and Stitch) dialog.In the

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

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

• 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

• Do not start any applicationSaves to the folder specified in Save in.NoteSpecify the application or folder in the dialog displayed by selecting Add.

Settings (Driver) DialogClick Driver on the (Scanning from a Computer) tab to display the Settings (Driver)dialog.In the Settings (Driver) dialog, y

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

(2) Application Settings Area• Open with an applicationSelect this when you want to enhance or correct the scanned images.You can specify the applicat

Settings (Save to PC (Auto)) DialogClick Save to PC (Auto) on the (Scanning from the Operation Panel) tab to display theSettings (Save to PC (Auto))

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

Select this when you want to use the scanned images as they are in an application thatallows you to browse or organize images.You can specify the appl

Settings (Save to PC (Photo)) DialogClick Save to PC (Photo) on the (Scanning from the Operation Panel) tab to display theSettings (Save to PC (Phot

(2) Save Settings Area• File NameEnter the file name of the image to be saved. When you save a file, the date and fourdigits are appended to the set f

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

• DefaultsYou can restore the settings in the displayed screen to the default settings.70

Settings (Save to PC (Document)) DialogClick Save to PC (Document) on the (Scanning from the Operation Panel) tab todisplay the Settings (Save to PC

Click (Right Arrow) to set the following.• Apply Auto Document FixSelect this checkbox to sharpen text in a document or magazine for betterreadabili

Automatically rotates the image to the correct orientation by detecting the orientationof text in the scanned document.ImportantOnly text documents wr

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 pop-u

Settings (Attach to E-mail (Photo)) DialogClick Attach to E-mail (Photo) on the (Scanning from the Operation Panel) tab todisplay the Settings (Atta

(2) Save Settings Area• File NameEnter the file name of the image to be saved. When you save a file, the date and fourdigits are appended to the set f

Settings (Attach to E-mail (Document)) DialogClick Attach to E-mail (Document) on the (Scanning from the Operation Panel) tab todisplay the Settings

Click (Right Arrow) to set the following.• Apply Auto Document FixSelect this checkbox to sharpen text in a document or magazine for betterreadabili

Automatically rotates the image to the correct orientation by detecting the orientationof text in the scanned document.ImportantOnly text documents wr

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

Opens this guide.• DefaultsYou can restore the settings in the displayed screen to the default settings.80

Settings (General Settings) DialogClick the (General Settings) tab to display the Settings (General Settings) dialog.In the Settings (General Settin

ImportantWhen the Settings dialog is displayed from My Image Garden, this option does notappear.• Document LanguageSelect the language for detecting t

Network Selection ScreenYou can select the scanners or printers to be used for scanning or printing over a networkfrom your computer or the operation

The Bonjour service names of the scanners or printers that can be used over thenetwork are displayed.You can select up to three scanners and printers

Data Format Settings DialogDisplay the Data Format Settings dialog by one of the following operations.• Click Settings... of Save Settings on each tab

ImportantThis option does not appear when Data Format on the (Scanning from theOperation Panel) tab of the Settings dialog is Use Device Setting.Not

Save Settings DialogSelect the Check scan results checkbox in Save Settings of the Settings dialog to displaythe Save Settings dialog after scanning.Y

(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

Starting IJ Scan UtilityNoteIf you have more than one scanner or have changed the connection from USBconnection to network connection, set up the netw

• 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 Scanner DriverYou can scan by starting the scanner driver from various applications.Refer to Help of Mac OS for how to scan.ImportantWhe

Image Corrections and Color AdjustmentsYou can correct images and adjust colors using the scanner driver.ImportantWhen image correction or color adjus

• PhotoApplies Image Adjustment suitable for photos.• MagazineApplies Image Adjustment suitable for magazines.• DocumentApplies Image Adjustment suita

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

It is recommended that you normally select this setting.• HighSelect this when the effect level is too weak with the medium setting.ImportantDo not pl

ImportantWhen enabling Descreen, disable Unsharp Mask. If Unsharp Mask is enabled,some moire effects may remain.NoteScanning takes longer than usual w