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Question posted by fland3 on March 6th, 2013

Using 8400 Canoscan Software With Snow Leopard

Does this scanner work with Snow Leopard. I can't get OCR to work. It always has with Leopardd, but I recently had to install Snow Leopard due to an incompatibility.

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Answer #1: Posted by tintinb on March 6th, 2013 6:35 PM

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Based on my research, your Canon CanoScan 8400F scanner is compatible with Snow Leopard Operating System. You should install the driver software of this device to use on this Operating System. The driver software can be downloaded here:

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/scanners/canoscan_series/canoscan_8400f#DriversAndSoftware

Read the user's manual here for additional information on how to setup the device.

http://www.helpowl.com/manuals/Canon/CanoScan8400F/69795

If you have more questions, please don't hesitate to ask here at HelpOwl. Experts here are always willing to answer your questions to the best of our knowledge and expertise.

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CanoScan 8400F Quick Start Guide - Page 1

...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. Install the Software Windows 4 p. English Quick Start Guide Be sure to install the software programs before operating this guide...

CanoScan 8400F Quick Start Guide - Page 2

... with the scanner is necessary to comply with the bundled software, and how to all operating systems. 2 In this guide, Windows XP screen shots are uncertain of the legality of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in criminal and/or civil liability. • You may be installed on the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM. Use of the...

CanoScan 8400F Quick Start Guide - Page 3

.... ScanGear CS (25 MB / 10 MB) - 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 8400F Quick Start Guide - Page 4

... message prompts and click [Next] or [Yes] to restart and resume installation. 6 When the installation is complete, click [Yes]. The computer will display. 3 Click [Install the Software]. If the "Found New Hardware Wizard" or "Add New Hardware Wizard" appears, click [Cancel]. 2 Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in a safe place. Follow the on -screen...

CanoScan 8400F Quick Start Guide - Page 5

... the Administrator's name and password. 8 When the installation is complete, click [Yes]. Read the SOFTWARE USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. Click [Yes] if you select your language, the CanoScan Setup Utility main menu will display. 6 Click [Start Installation]. You cannot install the software when logged in using added administrator accounts. 2 Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in with the...

CanoScan 8400F Quick Start Guide - Page 6

... degrees from horizontal when releasing the lock. • When locking the scanner, do not lift up the back and tilt the front (scanner button location) downward. Lock Switch Unlock Mark 4 Return the scanner to a horizontal position. • When carrying or transporting the scanner, always lock the scanning unit by pushing the lock switch toward...

CanoScan 8400F Quick Start Guide - Page 7

... USB interface cable and the AC adapter provided with the supplied USB interface cable (d). 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 1 Attach the FAU cable to the FAU connector on the back of other...

CanoScan 8400F Quick Start Guide - Page 9

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CanoScan 8400F Quick Start Guide - Page 10

...ScanGear CS window to close it . • If the scanner does not perform as the original. Select the folder where ... about the bundled software programs, read the "Troubleshooting" section of the paper for each software program on the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-... or decrease the cropping frame to correspond to match the sizes used by the dotted line (cropping frame) will appear in Step ...

CanoScan 8400F Quick Start Guide - Page 11

... software selection] dialog will be attached in Presto! The scanned image will appear and you press the [Cancel] button while scanning, the CanoScan Toolbox settings dialog will print. • The printer driver should be installed and the printer should be displayed and printed with a printer: 1 Press the [COPY] button. English Using the Scanner Buttons Using the Scanner...

CanoScan 8400F Quick Start Guide - Page 12

...Film Scanning Film You can scan 35 mm film (film strip or slides) and 120 format film with this scanner. Positioning the Film Use the following procedures to insert the film into the Film Guide. • Make sure that the FAU Cable is...the light source section from the document cover. Press and hold the lever at the top of the scanner. 1 Remove the protective sheet from getting scratched. 12

CanoScan 8400F Quick Start Guide - Page 13

Film Holder Calibration Slot • Place a black piece of the scanner. d Place a slide or slides face down and close the film holder. d Align the Film Guide...Align the Film Guide's tab with your fingertips to avoid getting fingerprints or dirt on the film surface. • Use a blower brush to remove any gap to the right. 13 Colors will not be scanned correctly if the calibration ...

CanoScan 8400F Quick Start Guide - Page 14

...scanner. • Leave a gap of 5/8" (15 mm) or greater between film strips when placing two or more on the document glass. • Ensure that the film edges are held down for CanoScan 8400F (CSAK-8400F...placing the film retainer sheet on the side near the calibration shot. If this occurs, scan using the supplied film retainer sheet as shown in the diagram. (A) Scan with the film retainer ...

CanoScan 8400F Quick Start Guide - Page 15

... the [Select Source]. 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 it is set to 150 dpi. [Print (300 dpi)] is set to be scanned. Refer to the ( I ) position. 2 Start ArcSoft PhotoStudio...

CanoScan 8400F Quick Start Guide - Page 16

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CanoScan 8400F Quick Start Guide - Page 17

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CanoScan 8400F Quick Start Guide - Page 18

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