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Install the Software Windows 4 p. Macintosh 5 p. Try the Additional Features Using the Scanner Buttons p.11 Scanning Film p.12 Please read this guide before connecting the scanner to the computer! Unlock the Scanning Unit 6 p. Try Scanning 8 p. Setup and Scanning Check the Package Contents 3 p. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference. 1 Connect the Scanner 7 p. English Quick Start Guide Be sure to install the software programs before operating this scanner.
Install the Software Windows 4 p. Macintosh 5 p. Try the Additional Features Using the Scanner Buttons p.11 Scanning Film p.12 Please read this guide before connecting the scanner to the computer! Unlock the Scanning Unit 6 p. Try Scanning 8 p. Setup and Scanning Check the Package Contents 3 p. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference. 1 Connect the Scanner 7 p. English Quick Start Guide Be sure to install the software programs before operating this scanner.
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..., you should consult your computer. Double-click the icon to view it , the Scanning Guide icon will appear on the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM. If you are used to illustrate explanations common to all operating systems. 2 You can install this manual onto the hard disk together with the technical requirements of the EMC Directive. Users' Guides for Application Programs (PDF format manuals) • ArcSoft PhotoStudio • ScanSoft...
..., you should consult your computer. Double-click the icon to view it , the Scanning Guide icon will appear on the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM. If you are used to illustrate explanations common to all operating systems. 2 You can install this manual onto the hard disk together with the technical requirements of the EMC Directive. Users' Guides for Application Programs (PDF format manuals) • ArcSoft PhotoStudio • ScanSoft...
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...) - Digital Document Management Program It makes it easy to scan images and save or print them or apply special effects and enhancements. Check the Package Contents Scanner and Accessories Check the Package Contents English CanoScan 8400F AC Adapter USB Interface Cable Film Guides (for 35 mm film strip and slides) Film Guides (for 120 format film) Documents and Software Programs • Quick Start Guide (this guide) • Additional Documents • CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM • The two figures in the brackets below indicate the respective sizes...
...) - Digital Document Management Program It makes it easy to scan images and save or print them or apply special effects and enhancements. Check the Package Contents Scanner and Accessories Check the Package Contents English CanoScan 8400F AC Adapter USB Interface Cable Film Guides (for 35 mm film strip and slides) Film Guides (for 120 format film) Documents and Software Programs • Quick Start Guide (this guide) • Additional Documents • CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM • The two figures in the brackets below indicate the respective sizes...
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.... The [Install] window will restart. 7 After Windows restarts, remove the CD-ROM from the drive and store it in the drive. You will install six software programs and the Scanning Guide (HTML format manual). 5 The installation procedure will display. 3 Click [Install the Software]. The computer will display. 4 Click [Start Installation]. Continue on -screen messages to continue the installation. • In a few cases, your language, the CanoScan Setup Utility main menu will start. Follow the...
.... The [Install] window will restart. 7 After Windows restarts, remove the CD-ROM from the drive and store it in the drive. You will install six software programs and the Scanning Guide (HTML format manual). 5 The installation procedure will display. 3 Click [Install the Software]. The computer will display. 4 Click [Start Installation]. Continue on -screen messages to continue the installation. • In a few cases, your language, the CanoScan Setup Utility main menu will start. Follow the...
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Read the SOFTWARE USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. You will install five software programs and the Scanning Guide (HTML format manual). 7 The installation procedure will display. 5 Click [Install the Software]. Follow the on . English Install the Software (Macintosh) Install the Software Macintosh (Macintosh) 1 Turn the computer on -screen message prompts and click [Next], [Yes] or [Install] to continue the installation. You cannot install the software when logged in using added administrator accounts. 2 Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in...
Read the SOFTWARE USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. You will install five software programs and the Scanning Guide (HTML format manual). 7 The installation procedure will display. 5 Click [Install the Software]. Follow the on . English Install the Software (Macintosh) Install the Software Macintosh (Macintosh) 1 Turn the computer on -screen message prompts and click [Next], [Yes] or [Install] to continue the installation. You cannot install the software when logged in using added administrator accounts. 2 Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in...
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... the front (scanner button location) downward. Lock Switch Unlock Mark 4 Return the scanner to the computer. Unlock the Scanning Unit Unlock the Scanning Unit • Unlock the scanning unit before connecting the scanner to a horizontal position. • When carrying or transporting the scanner, always lock the scanning unit by pushing the lock switch toward the unlock mark ( ). If it is left locked, a malfunction or other problem may be unable to set the lock. 1 Peel the...
... the front (scanner button location) downward. Lock Switch Unlock Mark 4 Return the scanner to the computer. Unlock the Scanning Unit Unlock the Scanning Unit • Unlock the scanning unit before connecting the scanner to a horizontal position. • When carrying or transporting the scanner, always lock the scanning unit by pushing the lock switch toward the unlock mark ( ). If it is left locked, a malfunction or other problem may be unable to set the lock. 1 Peel the...
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... Connector USB Interface Cable 3 Attach the supplied AC adapter to the scanner. 4 Press ( I ) to turn the power on Windows XP, do not worry if the "HI-SPEED USB Device Plugged into non-HI-SPEED USB Hub" message appears. You can operate the scanner in this condition without problems. 7 Use of the scanner (c). 2 Connect the scanner to the computer with the scanner. English Connect the Scanner • Make sure that the scanning unit is unlocked. (P. 6) Connect the Scanner...
... Connector USB Interface Cable 3 Attach the supplied AC adapter to the scanner. 4 Press ( I ) to turn the power on Windows XP, do not worry if the "HI-SPEED USB Device Plugged into non-HI-SPEED USB Hub" message appears. You can operate the scanner in this condition without problems. 7 Use of the scanner (c). 2 Connect the scanner to the computer with the scanner. English Connect the Scanner • Make sure that the scanning unit is unlocked. (P. 6) Connect the Scanner...
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PhotoStudio will start. 8 PhotoStudio will start. Macintosh 2 Double-click the [Applications] folder followed by aligning its top edge with ArcSoft PhotoStudio. Top • Make sure that the power switch is turned on the glass by the [PhotoStudio] folder and the [PhotoStudio] icon. Alignment Mark Windows 2 Select [Start], [Programs] or [All Programs], [ArcSoft PhotoStudio 5.5] and [PhotoStudio 5.5]. Try Scanning Try Scanning The following steps explain how to scan with the alignment mark, and close the document cover. Bottom 1 Place a photo or a picture on .
PhotoStudio will start. 8 PhotoStudio will start. Macintosh 2 Double-click the [Applications] folder followed by aligning its top edge with ArcSoft PhotoStudio. Top • Make sure that the power switch is turned on the glass by the [PhotoStudio] folder and the [PhotoStudio] icon. Alignment Mark Windows 2 Select [Start], [Programs] or [All Programs], [ArcSoft PhotoStudio 5.5] and [PhotoStudio 5.5]. Try Scanning Try Scanning The following steps explain how to scan with the alignment mark, and close the document cover. Bottom 1 Place a photo or a picture on .
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.... Select your scanner model name and click the [Select] button for Windows or the [OK] button for Macintosh. • After you set it is set to select the area. • Do not open the document cover while a scan is selected in progress. 7 Select the [Destination]. Photo (Color)/Magazine (Color)/Newspaper (B&W)/Document (Grayscale). 6 Click [Preview]. After calibration, the preview scan will start and gradually display the image. When [Print (300 dpi...
.... Select your scanner model name and click the [Select] button for Windows or the [OK] button for Macintosh. • After you set it is set to select the area. • Do not open the document cover while a scan is selected in progress. 7 Select the [Destination]. Photo (Color)/Magazine (Color)/Newspaper (B&W)/Document (Grayscale). 6 Click [Preview]. After calibration, the preview scan will start and gradually display the image. When [Print (300 dpi...
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...) and click [Save]. 12Click close box (Windows) or (Macintosh) in the PhotoStudio window to 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. 10 The scanned image will be scanned at the same scale as described above, read the Scanning Guide or the user guides (PDF format manuals) for printing. You can...
...) and click [Save]. 12Click close box (Windows) or (Macintosh) in the PhotoStudio window to 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. 10 The scanned image will be scanned at the same scale as described above, read the Scanning Guide or the user guides (PDF format manuals) for printing. You can...
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... scanner to scan and perform related tasks easily with an application program, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader/Adobe Reader. SCAN Button To open the scanned image in the PhotoStudio window. COPY Button To print (copy) the scanned image with a printer: 1 Press the [COPY] button. PDF Button To save the scanned image as a PDF document and appear in CanoScan Toolbox. Select an option from the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM. PageManager (Windows) or Adobe Acrobat Reader (Macintosh). The scanner will print. • The printer driver should be installed and the printer...
... scanner to scan and perform related tasks easily with an application program, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader/Adobe Reader. SCAN Button To open the scanned image in the PhotoStudio window. COPY Button To print (copy) the scanned image with a printer: 1 Press the [COPY] button. PDF Button To save the scanned image as a PDF document and appear in CanoScan Toolbox. Select an option from the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM. PageManager (Windows) or Adobe Acrobat Reader (Macintosh). The scanner will print. • The printer driver should be installed and the printer...
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... of the scanner. 1 Remove the protective sheet from getting scratched. 12 Positioning the Film Use the following procedures to insert the film into the Film Guide. • Make sure that the FAU Cable is connected to the FAU connector on the document cover. • Store the protective sheet in a safe place so that it will not get bent or broken. • Always replace the protective sheet when you...
... of the scanner. 1 Remove the protective sheet from getting scratched. 12 Positioning the Film Use the following procedures to insert the film into the Film Guide. • Make sure that the FAU Cable is connected to the FAU connector on the document cover. • Store the protective sheet in a safe place so that it will not get bent or broken. • Always replace the protective sheet when you...
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... a black piece of the scanner. d Place a slide or slides face down (correctly viewed from below) in the Film Guide as shown in the diagram to remove any dust from the film, document glass or light source unit. • Do not block the calibration slot on the document glass of paper over any gap to shield the light if you are inserting a film strip with your fingertips to avoid getting...
... a black piece of the scanner. d Place a slide or slides face down (correctly viewed from below) in the Film Guide as shown in the diagram to remove any dust from the film, document glass or light source unit. • Do not block the calibration slot on the document glass of paper over any gap to shield the light if you are inserting a film strip with your fingertips to avoid getting...
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... the document glass. • Ensure that the film edges are held down for CanoScan 8400F (CSAK-8400F) if the protective sheet or Film Guides are lost or damaged. 14 Using a Film Retainer Sheet Curled film strips can purchase the Accessory Kit for scanning. To avoid damaging the film, always place the glossy side (the side without an illustration) of the film retainer sheet against the film. (A) Film Holder 120 Format Film Film retainer sheet With...
... the document glass. • Ensure that the film edges are held down for CanoScan 8400F (CSAK-8400F) if the protective sheet or Film Guides are lost or damaged. 14 Using a Film Retainer Sheet Curled film strips can purchase the Accessory Kit for scanning. To avoid damaging the film, always place the glossy side (the side without an illustration) of the film retainer sheet against the film. (A) Film Holder 120 Format Film Film retainer sheet With...
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... step 4 on page 8. 4 Select the [Select Source]. By default, a check mark appears beside the first frame only. Refer to the ( I ) position. 2 Start ArcSoft PhotoStudio. You can select from the following steps explain how to scan the film with ArcSoft PhotoStudio. 1 Press the power switch on the scanner's left side to set to 300 dpi. English Scanning Film Scanning Film The following options for films. Negative Film (Color) / Positive Film (Color) 5 Click...
... step 4 on page 8. 4 Select the [Select Source]. By default, a check mark appears beside the first frame only. Refer to the ( I ) position. 2 Start ArcSoft PhotoStudio. You can select from the following steps explain how to scan the film with ArcSoft PhotoStudio. 1 Press the power switch on the scanner's left side to set to 300 dpi. English Scanning Film Scanning Film The following options for films. Negative Film (Color) / Positive Film (Color) 5 Click...
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... "Troubleshooting" section of the Scanning Guide (HTML format manual). • For details about the bundled software programs, read the Scanning Guide or the user guides (PDF format manuals) for computer displays (screen area) and digital cameras. 9 Click [Scan]. The Flexible option scans at the correct dimensions for each software program on the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM. 16 Select the folder where you to close box (Windows) or (Macintosh) in this example. Scanning Film 8 Select the [Output Size].
... "Troubleshooting" section of the Scanning Guide (HTML format manual). • For details about the bundled software programs, read the Scanning Guide or the user guides (PDF format manuals) for computer displays (screen area) and digital cameras. 9 Click [Scan]. The Flexible option scans at the correct dimensions for each software program on the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM. 16 Select the folder where you to close box (Windows) or (Macintosh) in this example. Scanning Film 8 Select the [Output Size].
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... subject to the steps on Windows PC. Specifications English 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 Power Requirements Temperature Humidity Power Consumption Maximum Exterior Dimensions Weight CanoScan 8400F Flatbed CCD 6-line color Cold cathode fluorescent lamp 3200 x 6400 dpi 25...
... subject to the steps on Windows PC. Specifications English 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 Power Requirements Temperature Humidity Power Consumption Maximum Exterior Dimensions Weight CanoScan 8400F Flatbed CCD 6-line color Cold cathode fluorescent lamp 3200 x 6400 dpi 25...
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... problems occur with functions that promotes energy saving through the use of Printer: Printer Resolutions: Installed Virus Protection Program: Installed Compression Program: On-Board Expansion Cards: Attached Peripherals: Connected Network System: MHz MB inches As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Canon Inc. Make sure you contact our Customer Support Help Desk. Be sure to record the information and store it in a safe location. • This information is an open...
... problems occur with functions that promotes energy saving through the use of Printer: Printer Resolutions: Installed Virus Protection Program: Installed Compression Program: On-Board Expansion Cards: Attached Peripherals: Connected Network System: MHz MB inches As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Canon Inc. Make sure you contact our Customer Support Help Desk. Be sure to record the information and store it in a safe location. • This information is an open...