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...Welcome to ScanGear CS-U 6.2 Welcome to as ScanGear CS-U) will provide the settings so you achieve peak performance with your CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U Scanner by providing an interface with a variety of powerful features that help you can preview and adjust an image before the ...ScanGear CS-U main window, this user's guide because the host software application will provide flexible, efficient image enhancement tools for scanning with its toolbar, Preview Area, and tabs. ScanGear CS-U 6.2 (hereafter referred to Canon ScanGear CS-U 6.2. When this occurs you cannot use the settings ...
...Welcome to ScanGear CS-U 6.2 Welcome to as ScanGear CS-U) will provide the settings so you achieve peak performance with your CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U Scanner by providing an interface with a variety of powerful features that help you can preview and adjust an image before the ...ScanGear CS-U main window, this user's guide because the host software application will provide flexible, efficient image enhancement tools for scanning with its toolbar, Preview Area, and tabs. ScanGear CS-U 6.2 (hereafter referred to Canon ScanGear CS-U 6.2. When this occurs you cannot use the settings ...
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... to highlight [CanoScan N670U/N676U] or [CanoScan N1240U] and click [Select]. 2. Start the application program first, then start . ScanGear CS-U will start ScanGear CS-U from the program. b. When starting ScanGear CS-U, confirm that the scanner is not a stand-alone program that can be started by itself. Start the TWAIN-compliant application software such as a TWAIN...
... to highlight [CanoScan N670U/N676U] or [CanoScan N1240U] and click [Select]. 2. Start the application program first, then start . ScanGear CS-U will start ScanGear CS-U from the program. b. When starting ScanGear CS-U, confirm that the scanner is not a stand-alone program that can be started by itself. Start the TWAIN-compliant application software such as a TWAIN...
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...Scan Button Click the Scan button to apply any special effects. After you click the Scan button, the Scanning dialog box is on the scanner with any adjustments or if you click the Preview button, the Preview button becomes a Cancel button. chapter 3 What is displayed. Click ...this dialog box to the software application from which you launched the ScanGear CS-U. Clicking the Clear Botton while pressing [Ctrl] (Windows) / [Command] (Macintosh) key clears the ...
...Scan Button Click the Scan button to apply any special effects. After you click the Scan button, the Scanning dialog box is on the scanner with any adjustments or if you click the Preview button, the Preview button becomes a Cancel button. chapter 3 What is displayed. Click ...this dialog box to the software application from which you launched the ScanGear CS-U. Clicking the Clear Botton while pressing [Ctrl] (Windows) / [Command] (Macintosh) key clears the ...
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... ScanGear CS-U is launched. • None Click this check box, the scan will be executed in Color (Documents), if even the application software sets the Color Mode to Color (Photos). The default setting is displayed in the Preview Area. • Display saved preview image This setting... switches the preview image cache feature on the scanner is Off. With Windows, the Preferences setting sheet is on . chapter 3 What is in Windows Contorol Panel. Refer to Preferences Settings section in...
... ScanGear CS-U is launched. • None Click this check box, the scan will be executed in Color (Documents), if even the application software sets the Color Mode to Color (Photos). The default setting is displayed in the Preview Area. • Display saved preview image This setting... switches the preview image cache feature on the scanner is Off. With Windows, the Preferences setting sheet is on . chapter 3 What is in Windows Contorol Panel. Refer to Preferences Settings section in...
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...you are some points you should check before you start scanning: • If you have not yet installed the parent software application you intend to use with the scanner and ScanGear CS-U, install the application. • Before you start scanning, make sure the printed text is connected ...correctly. • Always position the original squarely on the scanner platen with the image side down. • ScanGear CS-U lets you correct many undesirable features in the sharpest possible focus. • If...
...you are some points you should check before you start scanning: • If you have not yet installed the parent software application you intend to use with the scanner and ScanGear CS-U, install the application. • Before you start scanning, make sure the printed text is connected ...correctly. • Always position the original squarely on the scanner platen with the image side down. • ScanGear CS-U lets you correct many undesirable features in the sharpest possible focus. • If...
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...the original on your scanner user's manual. Start the software application you must choose this scanner. Scanning in the Simple Mode This is a brief overview of the general procedure for example ArcSoft PhotoStudio) With Windows, if other TWAIN driver is installed on the scanner. For details about ...positioning the original on the dialog box. 56 Click the [File] menu and select [Select Source], and select [CanoScan N670U / N676U] or [CanoScan N1240U] on the scanner, see your computer, you are going to use. (for previewing and scanning an original in either the Simple Mode or...
...the original on your scanner user's manual. Start the software application you must choose this scanner. Scanning in the Simple Mode This is a brief overview of the general procedure for example ArcSoft PhotoStudio) With Windows, if other TWAIN driver is installed on the scanner. For details about ...positioning the original on the dialog box. 56 Click the [File] menu and select [Select Source], and select [CanoScan N670U / N676U] or [CanoScan N1240U] on the scanner, see your computer, you are going to use. (for previewing and scanning an original in either the Simple Mode or...
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For details about positioning the original on the scanner. Start the software application you are going to use. The methods for other programs. 61 See the respective manuals for starting ScanGear CS-U vary between application programs. Windows : ...]. chapter 4 Scanning an Oliginal Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Scanning in the Advanced Mode This is selected in the Advanced Mode. 1. With Windows, Confirm that your scanner user's manual. Macintosh : Click the [File] menu, [Acquire] and [ScanGear CS-U 6.2.0...]. Start the ScanGear CS-U. Place the original on the...
For details about positioning the original on the scanner. Start the software application you are going to use. The methods for other programs. 61 See the respective manuals for starting ScanGear CS-U vary between application programs. Windows : ...]. chapter 4 Scanning an Oliginal Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Scanning in the Advanced Mode This is selected in the Advanced Mode. 1. With Windows, Confirm that your scanner user's manual. Macintosh : Click the [File] menu, [Acquire] and [ScanGear CS-U 6.2.0...]. Start the ScanGear CS-U. Place the original on the...
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... when you press the Scanner buttons on the scanner. After installing all of the Scanner buttons. chapter 6 Preferences Settings Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Events Settings The Event sheet allows you to select the software application that you want to start when you press the Scanner button on the scanner. CanoScan COPY Button, CanoScan E-MAIL Button or CanoScan SCAN Button.
... when you press the Scanner buttons on the scanner. After installing all of the Scanner buttons. chapter 6 Preferences Settings Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Events Settings The Event sheet allows you to select the software application that you want to start when you press the Scanner button on the scanner. CanoScan COPY Button, CanoScan E-MAIL Button or CanoScan SCAN Button.
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... cache feature on . chapter 6 Preferences Settings Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Preview at opening of the original on the scanner is displayed in the Preview Area every time ScanGear CS-U is launched from the parent software application. •Automatically execute a preview This setting switches the automatic preview feature on . When this button to...
... cache feature on . chapter 6 Preferences Settings Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Preview at opening of the original on the scanner is displayed in the Preview Area every time ScanGear CS-U is launched from the parent software application. •Automatically execute a preview This setting switches the automatic preview feature on . When this button to...
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Click [Yes] in the drive. 2. If you will re-install ScanGear CS-U, restart the computer. 79 Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in the comfirmation dialog. 5. chapter 7 Uninstalling ScanGear CS-U Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Uninstalling ScanGear CS-U • Always uninstall ScanGear CS-U with this procedure using the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM • Make sure the scanner is connected to the computer. Click [Uninstall the Software] in the Uninstall menu window. 4. Note 1. Click [Uninstall ScanGear CS-U] in the CD-ROM's menu window. 3.
Click [Yes] in the drive. 2. If you will re-install ScanGear CS-U, restart the computer. 79 Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in the comfirmation dialog. 5. chapter 7 Uninstalling ScanGear CS-U Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Uninstalling ScanGear CS-U • Always uninstall ScanGear CS-U with this procedure using the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM • Make sure the scanner is connected to the computer. Click [Uninstall the Software] in the Uninstall menu window. 4. Note 1. Click [Uninstall ScanGear CS-U] in the CD-ROM's menu window. 3.
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If your scanner does not appear as an option when you select a source to scan from your computer and scanner are connected securely. • Before scanning or previewing, check that the cables between your imaging software, you begin troubleshooting specific problems. • Make sure that the ScanGear CS-U software was installed successfully. • Confirm that the data source has been selected. chapter 8 Troubleshooting Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Pre-Scan Checklist Perform the checks on this short list before you have to install ScanGear CS-U again. 81
If your scanner does not appear as an option when you select a source to scan from your computer and scanner are connected securely. • Before scanning or previewing, check that the cables between your imaging software, you begin troubleshooting specific problems. • Make sure that the ScanGear CS-U software was installed successfully. • Confirm that the data source has been selected. chapter 8 Troubleshooting Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Pre-Scan Checklist Perform the checks on this short list before you have to install ScanGear CS-U again. 81
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... cannot find the scanner. Make sure the scanner is properly connected to your scanner. 84 The scanner may have been changed. The scanner configuration file may not recognize your computer. Windows may have chosen the wrong scanner source in the parent software application. Then restart your scanner. Make sure the scanner is connected to your software application. Problem: Cause: Solution...
... cannot find the scanner. Make sure the scanner is properly connected to your scanner. 84 The scanner may have been changed. The scanner configuration file may not recognize your computer. Windows may have chosen the wrong scanner source in the parent software application. Then restart your scanner. Make sure the scanner is connected to your software application. Problem: Cause: Solution...
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...from your scanner and click the button for "Automatically execute a preview". (p.76) Bits and Bit Depth A bit (Binary digit) is the Black and White setting in the rectangle. it represents yes or no; Glossary Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Acquired Images Images sent from the parent software application. To...and off ; 1 or 0. Twenty-four-bit color, also called True Color, uses three eight-bit channels, one channel each for your scanner software to the host graphics application. Auto Crop After you select an area of the image using Contrast/Brightness and Gamma settings.
...from your scanner and click the button for "Automatically execute a preview". (p.76) Bits and Bit Depth A bit (Binary digit) is the Black and White setting in the rectangle. it represents yes or no; Glossary Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Acquired Images Images sent from the parent software application. To...and off ; 1 or 0. Twenty-four-bit color, also called True Color, uses three eight-bit channels, one channel each for your scanner software to the host graphics application. Auto Crop After you select an area of the image using Contrast/Brightness and Gamma settings.
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..., based on the image with the Gamma tool. Optical resolution A scanner's resolution capability. Glossary Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Mid-point The mid-tone portion of characters in OCR software. See also dpi, Resolution. OCR (Optical Character Recognition) OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software converts text images into actual text characters readable by a word-processing...
..., based on the image with the Gamma tool. Optical resolution A scanner's resolution capability. Glossary Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Mid-point The mid-tone portion of characters in OCR software. See also dpi, Resolution. OCR (Optical Character Recognition) OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software converts text images into actual text characters readable by a word-processing...
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...in the Preview Area from the previous session with ScanGear CS-U is saved and displayed the next time ScanGear CS-U is launched from the parent software application. Glossary Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Preview image cache When the preview image cache feature is switched on, the image in portrait orientation, it... the Keep Proportions button, the image size is the process of dirt or scratches on and off, open the Preferences sheet for your scanner and click the button for "Display saved preview image". Proportion The ratio of pixels or dpi, which a device such as...
...in the Preview Area from the previous session with ScanGear CS-U is saved and displayed the next time ScanGear CS-U is launched from the parent software application. Glossary Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Preview image cache When the preview image cache feature is switched on, the image in portrait orientation, it... the Keep Proportions button, the image size is the process of dirt or scratches on and off, open the Preferences sheet for your scanner and click the button for "Display saved preview image". Proportion The ratio of pixels or dpi, which a device such as...
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Scanner An input device that scans an original with a light source, and converts the image tones to a text file using OCR software. The digital information can be saved as a percent of detail, expressed in (139.7 x 215.9 mm). See also dpi, Pixel, Resolution. Status Area The information line ... for computer applications. Scan button Clicking the Scan button scans the original and sends it to the left or to the right to the host software application. Sliders On some of the ScanGear CS-U main window which provides helpful information about the current image and settings. 100
Scanner An input device that scans an original with a light source, and converts the image tones to a text file using OCR software. The digital information can be saved as a percent of detail, expressed in (139.7 x 215.9 mm). See also dpi, Pixel, Resolution. Status Area The information line ... for computer applications. Scan button Clicking the Scan button scans the original and sends it to the left or to the right to the host software application. Sliders On some of the ScanGear CS-U main window which provides helpful information about the current image and settings. 100
CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U Quick Start Guide
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... Documents • CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM Contains software programs, PDF manuals, troubleshooting guide, etc. • Adobe Photoshop CD-ROM (with only CanoScan N1240U) • Quick Start Guide (this guide) • Additional documents Stand page 11 Photoshop Unlock the Scanning Unit Unlock the scanner before connecting to a horizontal position. Lock Switch N670U/N676U/N1240U Quick...
... Documents • CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM Contains software programs, PDF manuals, troubleshooting guide, etc. • Adobe Photoshop CD-ROM (with only CanoScan N1240U) • Quick Start Guide (this guide) • Additional documents Stand page 11 Photoshop Unlock the Scanning Unit Unlock the scanner before connecting to a horizontal position. Lock Switch N670U/N676U/N1240U Quick...
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... where you wish to close it. You have now confirmed the scanner operation. N670U/N676U/N1240U Quick Start Guide 9 The scanned image will start. 7. For details about the bundled software, read the Product Guide or User's Guide for each software program contained on the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM as described above, read the [Troubleshooting...
... where you wish to close it. You have now confirmed the scanner operation. N670U/N676U/N1240U Quick Start Guide 9 The scanned image will start. 7. For details about the bundled software, read the Product Guide or User's Guide for each software program contained on the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM as described above, read the [Troubleshooting...
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..., ScanGear CS-U, ScanGear Toolbox and ArcSoft PhotoBase should be on the scanner before pressing a button. The item is scanned. 3. The [E-mail software selection] dialog appears. Select one from the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM. • While scanning, you should set... the MAPI function on. • To use this function. 5. The item is scanned. 3. Place an item on -line to the ScanGear Toolbox User's Guide (PDF manual). 10 N670U/N676U...
..., ScanGear CS-U, ScanGear Toolbox and ArcSoft PhotoBase should be on the scanner before pressing a button. The item is scanned. 3. The [E-mail software selection] dialog appears. Select one from the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM. • While scanning, you should set... the MAPI function on. • To use this function. 5. The item is scanned. 3. Place an item on -line to the ScanGear Toolbox User's Guide (PDF manual). 10 N670U/N676U...
CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U Product Guide
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Table of Contents Handling and Care of the Scanner Safety Precautions 5 Setup and Operating Conditions 7 Before Transporting the Scanner 8 Care and Maintenance 9 Guide to the Software ScanGear CS-U 11 ScanGear Toolbox 13 ArcSoft PhotoStudio 15 ArcSoft PhotoBase 16 ScanSoft OmniPage 17 Precautions for Scanning at High Resolutions 18 Customer Support Help Desk 19 3
Table of Contents Handling and Care of the Scanner Safety Precautions 5 Setup and Operating Conditions 7 Before Transporting the Scanner 8 Care and Maintenance 9 Guide to the Software ScanGear CS-U 11 ScanGear Toolbox 13 ArcSoft PhotoStudio 15 ArcSoft PhotoBase 16 ScanSoft OmniPage 17 Precautions for Scanning at High Resolutions 18 Customer Support Help Desk 19 3