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Install the Software 4 p. Unlock the Scanning Unit 5 p. Try the Additional Features Using the Scanner Buttons p.10 Scanning Film p.11 Please read this guide before connecting the scanner to install the software programs before operating this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference. 1 English Quick Start Guide Be sure to the computer! Connect the Scanner 6 p. Setup and Scanning Check the Package Contents 3 p. Try Scanning 7 p. After you finish reading this scanner.
Install the Software 4 p. Unlock the Scanning Unit 5 p. Try the Additional Features Using the Scanner Buttons p.10 Scanning Film p.11 Please read this guide before connecting the scanner to install the software programs before operating this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference. 1 English Quick Start Guide Be sure to the computer! Connect the Scanner 6 p. Setup and Scanning Check the Package Contents 3 p. Try Scanning 7 p. After you finish reading this scanner.
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... result in advance. • CanoScan and ScanGear are trademarks of Canon Inc. • Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. • Microsoft and Windows are used to illustrate explanations common to view it , the Scanning Guide icon will appear on the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM. Guide to the Manuals Guide to the Manuals Open the Package Quick Start Guide (this guide) This guide describes a series of basic processes from a person...
... result in advance. • CanoScan and ScanGear are trademarks of Canon Inc. • Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. • Microsoft and Windows are used to illustrate explanations common to view it , the Scanning Guide icon will appear on the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM. Guide to the Manuals Guide to the Manuals Open the Package Quick Start Guide (this guide) This guide describes a series of basic processes from a person...
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...) and PDF manuals) 3 It also works with the scanner buttons. Adobe Acrobat Reader (25 MB) - OCR (Optical Character Recognition) Program It converts characters scanned from the scanner, edit and retouch them as well as create e-mail attachments or PDF files. Image Editing Program It allows you to load images from a book, magazine or newspaper into the document cover Shield (P. 12) Documents and Software Programs • Quick Start Guide (this guide) • Additional Documents • CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM •...
...) and PDF manuals) 3 It also works with the scanner buttons. Adobe Acrobat Reader (25 MB) - OCR (Optical Character Recognition) Program It converts characters scanned from the scanner, edit and retouch them as well as create e-mail attachments or PDF files. Image Editing Program It allows you to load images from a book, magazine or newspaper into the document cover Shield (P. 12) Documents and Software Programs • Quick Start Guide (this guide) • Additional Documents • CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM •...
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... language, the CanoScan Setup Utility main menu will display. 3 Click [Install the Software]. Click [Yes] if you should log on with an administrator user name when installing or uninstalling software programs. 1 Turn the computer on -screen message prompts and click [Next] or [Yes] to restart and resume installation. 6 When the installation is complete, click [Yes]. The computer will restart. 7 After Windows restarts, remove the CD-ROM from the...
... language, the CanoScan Setup Utility main menu will display. 3 Click [Install the Software]. Click [Yes] if you should log on with an administrator user name when installing or uninstalling software programs. 1 Turn the computer on -screen message prompts and click [Next] or [Yes] to restart and resume installation. 6 When the installation is complete, click [Yes]. The computer will restart. 7 After Windows restarts, remove the CD-ROM from the...
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... scanner, always lock the scanning unit by sliding the lock switch toward the unlock mark ( ). If it is left locked, a malfunction or other problem may be unable to the computer. You may occur. • Do not tilt the scanner more than 90 degrees from horizontal when releasing the lock. • When locking the scanner, do not lift up the back and tilt the front (scanner button location...
... scanner, always lock the scanning unit by sliding the lock switch toward the unlock mark ( ). If it is left locked, a malfunction or other problem may be unable to the computer. You may occur. • Do not tilt the scanner more than 90 degrees from horizontal when releasing the lock. • When locking the scanner, do not lift up the back and tilt the front (scanner button location...
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Connect the Scanner Connect the Scanner 1 Connect the scanner to the computer with the scanner. You can operate the scanner in . • Only use the USB interface cable and the AC adapter provided with the supplied USB interface cable. USB Connector Wide Flat Connector USB Interface Cable 2 Attach the supplied AC adapter to the USB 1.1 port on Windows XP, do not worry if the "HI-SPEED USB Device Plugged into non-HI-SPEED USB Hub" message appears. Use of...
Connect the Scanner Connect the Scanner 1 Connect the scanner to the computer with the scanner. You can operate the scanner in . • Only use the USB interface cable and the AC adapter provided with the supplied USB interface cable. USB Connector Wide Flat Connector USB Interface Cable 2 Attach the supplied AC adapter to the USB 1.1 port on Windows XP, do not worry if the "HI-SPEED USB Device Plugged into non-HI-SPEED USB Hub" message appears. Use of...
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English Try Scanning The following steps explain how to scan with ArcSoft PhotoStudio. 1 Place a photo or a picture on the glass Top by aligning its top edge with the alignment mark, and close the Bottom document cover. PhotoStudio will start. 7 Try Scanning Alignment Mark 2 Select [Start], [Programs] or [All Programs], [ArcSoft PhotoStudio 5.5] and [PhotoStudio 5.5].
English Try Scanning The following steps explain how to scan with ArcSoft PhotoStudio. 1 Place a photo or a picture on the glass Top by aligning its top edge with the alignment mark, and close the Bottom document cover. PhotoStudio will start. 7 Try Scanning Alignment Mark 2 Select [Start], [Programs] or [All Programs], [ArcSoft PhotoStudio 5.5] and [PhotoStudio 5.5].
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... [File] menu and choose [Select Source]. ScanGear CS will start . Select your scanner model name and click the [Select] button . • You do this step if you want to trim the image further, drag the mouse diagonally to 150 dpi. 8 When [Print] is selected, the output resolution is set to select the area. • Do not open the document cover while a scan is automatically...
... [File] menu and choose [Select Source]. ScanGear CS will start . Select your scanner model name and click the [Select] button . • You do this step if you want to trim the image further, drag the mouse diagonally to 150 dpi. 8 When [Print] is selected, the output resolution is set to select the area. • Do not open the document cover while a scan is automatically...
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... the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM. 9 The final scan will appear in Step 7, you wish to store the image file, enter a file name, select a file type (JPEG format is recommended) and click [Save]. 12Click the close it . Click the [File] menu and select [Save As]. in the PhotoStudio window • If the scanner does not perform as described above, read the Scanning Guide or the user guides (PDF format manuals) for printing...
... the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM. 9 The final scan will appear in Step 7, you wish to store the image file, enter a file name, select a file type (JPEG format is recommended) and click [Save]. 12Click the close it . Click the [File] menu and select [Save As]. in the PhotoStudio window • If the scanner does not perform as described above, read the Scanning Guide or the user guides (PDF format manuals) for printing...
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... window. The e-mail software will start and the scanned image will be installed and enabled. PDF Button To save the scanned image as Adobe Acrobat Reader/ Adobe Reader. It is required only for instructions to create PDF files for your images by using the PDF button on .) • Please refer to be displayed and printed with a printer: 1 Press the [COPY] button. The scanned image will be attached in CanoScan Toolbox. This step is easy to change the scanner button settings. 10 COPY Button...
... window. The e-mail software will start and the scanned image will be installed and enabled. PDF Button To save the scanned image as Adobe Acrobat Reader/ Adobe Reader. It is required only for instructions to create PDF files for your images by using the PDF button on .) • Please refer to be displayed and printed with a printer: 1 Press the [COPY] button. The scanned image will be attached in CanoScan Toolbox. This step is easy to change the scanner button settings. 10 COPY Button...
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... lost or damaged. 2 Remove the Film Guide from the document cover. Scanning Film Film Strip Slides Positioning the Film Use the following procedures to protect the light source in the document cover and sliding it . When you finish scanning, put the protective sheet back by aligning it with the grooves in the document cover. • You can scan 35 mm film (film strip or slides) with this scanner. Slide the protective sheet up . and hold the...
... lost or damaged. 2 Remove the Film Guide from the document cover. Scanning Film Film Strip Slides Positioning the Film Use the following procedures to protect the light source in the document cover and sliding it . When you finish scanning, put the protective sheet back by aligning it with the grooves in the document cover. • You can scan 35 mm film (film strip or slides) with this scanner. Slide the protective sheet up . and hold the...
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.... Film Strip Slides Calibration Slot Calibration Slot • Ensure that there is obstructed. If this occurs, use the supplied shield to hold down with your fingertips to avoid getting fingerprints or dirt on the film surface. • Use a blower brush to remove any gaps and produce bands of color around the edges of the film and the Film Guide on the Film Guide when you are scanning film...
.... Film Strip Slides Calibration Slot Calibration Slot • Ensure that there is obstructed. If this occurs, use the supplied shield to hold down with your fingertips to avoid getting fingerprints or dirt on the film surface. • Use a blower brush to remove any gaps and produce bands of color around the edges of the film and the Film Guide on the Film Guide when you are scanning film...
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When you close the document cover, check the document glass to the document cover. c d Scanning Film Hdoocldumtheendt occouvmere, natncdotvheernandd c tilt insert the bottom edge of the top of the Film Guide the up Film Guide into the bottom groove in into place with a click. 6 Close the document cover. English 5 Return the Film Guide to ensure that there are no photographs or documents left upon it locks the securely into the document cover until it . 13
When you close the document cover, check the document glass to the document cover. c d Scanning Film Hdoocldumtheendt occouvmere, natncdotvheernandd c tilt insert the bottom edge of the top of the Film Guide the up Film Guide into the bottom groove in into place with a click. 6 Close the document cover. English 5 Return the Film Guide to ensure that there are no photographs or documents left upon it locks the securely into the document cover until it . 13
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... the number(s) of each frame you place a check mark beside the number of the frame(s) to 300 dpi. When [Print] is selected, the output resolution is set to be scanned. Refer to include. 6 Select the [Destination]. You can scan multiple frames in one step if you wish to step 4 on page 7. 2 Start ScanGear CS. Scanning Film Scanning Film The following options for films. Negative Film (Color) / Positive Film (Color) 4 Click...
... the number(s) of each frame you place a check mark beside the number of the frame(s) to 300 dpi. When [Print] is selected, the output resolution is set to be scanned. Refer to include. 6 Select the [Destination]. You can scan multiple frames in one step if you wish to step 4 on page 7. 2 Start ScanGear CS. Scanning Film Scanning Film The following options for films. Negative Film (Color) / Positive Film (Color) 4 Click...
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... match the sizes used by computer monitors and digital cameras. 8 Click [Scan]. English 7 Select the [Output Size]. The scanned image will start. Select the folder where you can select Flexible, 4"x6", A4 and Letter to match the size of the Scanning Guide (HTML format manual). • For details about the bundled software programs, read the "Troubleshooting" section of the paper for each software program on the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM. 15 Scanning Film 9 Save the scanned image.
... match the sizes used by computer monitors and digital cameras. 8 Click [Scan]. English 7 Select the [Output Size]. The scanned image will start. Select the folder where you can select Flexible, 4"x6", A4 and Letter to match the size of the Scanning Guide (HTML format manual). • For details about the bundled software programs, read the "Troubleshooting" section of the paper for each software program on the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM. 15 Scanning Film 9 Save the scanned image.
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...Specifications Specifications Scanner Type Scanning Element Light Source Optical Resolution Selectable Resolution Scanning Bit Depth Scanning Speed*2 (Photo or Document) Scanning Speed*2 (Film) Preview Speed*3 Color Grayscale Color Grayscale, B&W Color, GrayScale, B&W Interface Maximum Document Size Film Type/Number of Frames Scanner Buttons Operating Range Temperature Humidity Power Requirements Power Consumption Maximum Exterior Dimensions Weight CanoScan 4200F Flatbed CCD 6-line color Cold cathode fluorescent lamp 3200 x 6400 dpi 25 - 19200 dpi 16 bit input / 16 bit or 8 bit...
...Specifications Specifications Scanner Type Scanning Element Light Source Optical Resolution Selectable Resolution Scanning Bit Depth Scanning Speed*2 (Photo or Document) Scanning Speed*2 (Film) Preview Speed*3 Color Grayscale Color Grayscale, B&W Color, GrayScale, B&W Interface Maximum Document Size Film Type/Number of Frames Scanner Buttons Operating Range Temperature Humidity Power Requirements Power Consumption Maximum Exterior Dimensions Weight CanoScan 4200F Flatbed CCD 6-line color Cold cathode fluorescent lamp 3200 x 6400 dpi 25 - 19200 dpi 16 bit input / 16 bit or 8 bit...
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.../Dealer Tel: Dealer Address: Scanner Model: CanoScan 4200F Serial Number (on the back of the equipment): • About the Computer Used Manufacturer: CPU: Memory Capacity (RAM): Hard Disk Capacity: OS: Windows XP Me Monitor Type: Printer: Type of computers and other office equipment. The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an open system in a safe location. • Guaranteed servicing for energy efficiency. The...
.../Dealer Tel: Dealer Address: Scanner Model: CanoScan 4200F Serial Number (on the back of the equipment): • About the Computer Used Manufacturer: CPU: Memory Capacity (RAM): Hard Disk Capacity: OS: Windows XP Me Monitor Type: Printer: Type of computers and other office equipment. The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an open system in a safe location. • Guaranteed servicing for energy efficiency. The...