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ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for CanoScan D1230U/D2400U Color Scanner User's Guide - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 2
Canon, and CanoScan are registered trademarks of Canon, Inc. ColorGear and ImageTrust are registered trademarks of Canon Inc. All other names are trademarks of their respective companies. In this manual, screen shots are taken with Windows Millennium Edition (Me). When you use Windows 98 or Windows - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 3
Hardware 8 Software 9 Mode .... 20 What are Window 32 Advanced Mode Main Window 39 The Main Sheet 39 The Tone Sheet 43 Contrast/Brightness Sheet 46 Gamma Sheet 47 Histogram Sheet 49 Special Tone Curves Sheet 51 Editing a Special Tone Curve Directly 52 The Halftone Sheet 54 The Scanner - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 4
in the Windows Control Panel .... 77 Opening Scanners and Cameras Properties 78 General Settings 80 Events Settings 81 Preferences Settings 83 Color Management Settings 85 Capter 7 Troubleshooting 86 Pre-Scan Checklist 87 How to Avoid Problems 88 Troubleshooting Checklist 90 Glossary - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 5
1 chapter Top Page Glossary Contents Index Before You Begin Welcome to ScanGear CS-U 6.1 System Requirements Getting Help in ScanGear CS-U 5 - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 6
CS-U 6.1 Welcome to Canon ScanGear CS-U 6.1 software for Windows Me, Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Professional. ScanGear CS-U 6.1 (hereafter referred to as ScanGear CS-U) will provide flexible, efficient image enhancement tools for scanning with your CanoScan D1230U/D2400U Scanner by providing an - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 7
with its toolbar, Preview Area, and tabs. However, some software applications may not open the ScanGear CS-U main window. When this occurs you cannot use the settings described in this user's guide because the host software application will provide the settings so you can change the image after - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 8
Index System Requirements The hardware and software listed below is required to use ScanGear CS-U. Hardware • You can use following scanner with ScanGear CS-U: CanoScan D1230U/D2400U. • IBM PC or its compatible on which Windows Me, Windows 98 or Windows 2000 Professional can run • Memory (RAM - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 9
chapter 1 Before You Begin Top Page Glossary Contents Index Software • Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition, Microsoft® Windows® 98 or Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional • TWAIN-compliant parent software application 9 - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 10
chapter 1 Before You Begin Top Page Glossary Contents Index Getting Help in ScanGear CS-U For information about using ScanGear CS-U, open the on-line Help by clicking the Help button on the toolbar or in the dialog boxes. Click the Contents or Index tab to see if the topic you are looking for is - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 11
2 chapter Top Page Glossary Contents Index Installing ScanGear CS-U Installing ScanGear CS-U Uninstalling ScanGear CS-U 11 - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 12
see your computer manual. • Make sure the scanner is connected Windows 2000 Professional, ensure that you log on as an Administrator to install/uninstall the software. Note • If ScanGear CS-U has already been installed according to the instructions in the Quick Start Guide that came with the scanner - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 13
-U Top Page Glossary Contents Index Installing ScanGear CS-U • Windows Millennium Edition (Me) After you have attached the scanner to the computer, have the CanoScan Setup CD-ROM at hand and follow the procedures below to install the driver software (ScanGear CS-U). If you use the English version - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 14
the [Finish] button. If you use the multi language CanoScan Setup Utility CDROM. After you have attached the scanner to the computer, have the CanoScan Setup CD-ROM at hand and follow the procedures below to install the driver software (ScanGear CS-U). 1. Turn the computer on. 2. When the [Add - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 15
that it is checked. Then click the [Browse] button. 5. From the [CanoScan] CD-ROM, select the [Scangear] folder followed by the appropriate language folder, the name of the scanner appears, click the [Next] button. The driver will begin to install. 8. When the [Windows has finished installing the - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 16
chapter 2 Installing ScanGear CS-U Top Page Glossary Contents Index • Windows 98 / Windows 2000 Professional Follow this procedure to install ScanGear CS-U. To perform this procedure you need CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM. 1. Connect the scanner and computer with the USB cable. Then turn on the - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 17
2 Installing ScanGear CS-U Top Page Glossary Contents Index 3. Confirm that the first button is selected (Search for the best driver for your device) and click the [Next] button. 4. Insert the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 5. If you use the English version (uni-language - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 18
Contents Index 6. Confirm the name of the scanner is displayed, and click the [Next] button to start copying the files. 7. When you are prompted to insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM, after clicking the [OK] button, click the [Browse] button . Specify the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM drive as the file - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 19
Click [Uninstall the Software] in the CD-ROM's menu window. 3. Click [Uninstall ScanGear CS-U] in the Uninstall menu window. 4. Windows Me / 98 : Click [Yes] in the comfirmation dialog. Windows 2000 : Scanners and Cameras property dialog displays. Select [CanoScan D1230U] or [CanoScan D2400U] and - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 20
3 chapter Top Page Glossary Contents Index Simple Mode and Advanced Mode What are the Simple Mode and Advanced Mode? Simple Mode Main Window Advanced Mode Main Window 20 - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 21
chapter 3 Simple Mode and Advanced Mode Top Page Glossary Contents Index What are the Simple Mode and Advanced Mode? You can run ScanGear CS-U in either of two modes: the Simple Mode and Advanced Mode. Simple Mode The Simple Mode, as its name implies, is easy to use and fast. You can set up a - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 22
Modes simply by clicking a button. • In the Simple Mode main window, click the Advanced Mode button to open the Advanced Mode main window. • In the Advanced Mode main window, click the Simple Mode button to open the Simple Mode main window. If you change the settings in either the Simple Mode or - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 23
3 Simple Mode and Advanced Mode Top Page Glossary Contents Index Simple Mode Main Window The ScanGear CS-U main window in the Simple Mode has only one sheet, named "Simple Mode" followed by the name of your scanner. Use the Simple Mode sheet settings to select the settings for a scanning job - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 24
Mode Top Page Glossary Contents Index Advanced Mode Main Window The ScanGear CS-U main window in the Advanced Mode has more sheets to perform the settings for scanning. In the Advanced Mode click the Main tab , Tone tab (or Halftone tab), or the Scanner tab to open the Main sheet, Tone sheet (or - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 25
chapter 3 Simple Mode and Advanced Mode Top Page Glossary Contents Index If you select Black and White or Text Enhanced for the Color Mode on the Main sheet, the Tone tab is replaced with the Halftone tab. 25 - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 26
4 Top Page Glossary Contents Index What is on the screen? Main Window Toolbar Scanning Buttons Simple Mode Main Window Advanced Mode Main Window 26 - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 27
chapter 4 What is on the Screen? Top Page Glossary Contents Index Main Window Tool Bar Title Bar Setting Tab Preview Button Scan Button Clear Button Close Box Preview Area Status Area Window Resize Corner Mode Switching Button 27 - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 28
chapter 4 What is on the Screen? Top Page Glossary Contents Index Toolbar Buttons on the toolbar help you to perform important tasks like, cropping images, moving images, zooming, and so on. Crop Button Click the Crop button and drag the pointer in any direction to draw a rectangle around the - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 29
chapter 4 What is on the Screen? Top Page Glossary Contents Index Zoom Tool Button Click the Zoom Tool button and then click the left or right mouse button to change the size of the Preview image. • To increase the magnification of the image, click the Zoom Tool button then click the left mouse - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 30
default settings, click the All Reset button on the Tone sheet. Help Button Click the Help button to display the ScanGear CS-U on-line Help. 30 - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 31
the pre-scan operation. Scan Button Click the Scan button to scan the image on the scanner with any special effects or adjustments that have been applied and send the scanned image to the software application from which you launched the ScanGear CS-U. After you click the Scan button, the Scanning - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 32
chapter 4 What is on the Screen? Top Page Glossary Contents Index Simple Mode Main Window In the Simple Mode, only the Simple Mode sheet is available in the main window. Image Type When you select the Image Type based on how you intend to use the scanned image, the Color Mode and Resolution - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 33
you intend to send by facsimile. •OCR (Text Enhanced, 300 dpi.): Use to scan pages of text that you intend to capture with an OCR software application. Color Mode Displays the Color Mode setting for the currently selected Image Type. And the Mode can be set to one of the settings - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 34
on the Screen? Top Page Glossary Contents Index • Grayscale (14 bit) and Color (42 bit) is selectable with the CanoScan D1230U and Grayscale (16 bit) and Color (48 bit) with the CanoScan D2400U. Note • The Text Enhanced and Grayscale selections require more time that the Black and White setting in - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 35
chapter 4 What is on the Screen? Top Page Glossary Contents Index Resolution Displays the Resolution setting for the currently selected Image Type. And the Resolution can be set to one of the settings provided. In this case, a new Image Type can be saved under a new name. Edit Image Type Button - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 36
chapter 4 What is on the Screen? Top Page Glossary Contents Index Image Source Specifies the source of the original. • Platen Scans the photos or documents. • Film Scans films from the Film Adapter Unit (FAU). Changing the Image Source clears the image from the Preview area and clears all settings - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 37
• When Film has been selected for Image Source, the Note crop size and position in the Preview Area is automatically set to match the film guide. The crop size and position changes automatically when the Film Size setting is changed, or when the Image Source Platen setting is switched to Film - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 38
chapter 4 What is on the Screen? Top Page Glossary Contents Index Magazine Click this check box if you want ScanGear CS-U to conduct moiré reduction to improve the overall image quality. Moiré are dot patterns that interfere with processing images for professional use and are usually caused by - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 39
chapter 4 What is on the Screen? Top Page Glossary Contents Index Advanced Mode Main Window The Main Sheet Color Mode The Color Mode determines how the original will be scanned: Black and White, Grayscale, Color, etc.Click the down-arrow - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 40
Enhanced Converts grayscale images to black and white using Canon ImageTrust technology. This setting produces sharper text which will be easier for OCR software to read. • Grayscale (14 bit) and Color (42 bit) is selectable with the CanoScan D1230U and Grayscale (16 bit) and Color (48 bit) with - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 41
scanning job. The default setting is 75 dpi. Resolution can be set within the range of 25 dpi - 2400 dpi (entering a value into the entry box adjusted in increments of 1 dpi In this case, the Scale value is set to 100%. Resolution Scanning Area 4800 dpi 2 x 2 in. 7200 dpi 1.3 x 1.3 in. 9600 dpi 1 x 1 - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 42
. • Scale Allows you to specify the image size after scanning 25% to 400% (preset to 100%) as a percentage of the specified scan area. The resolution of , the Scale value is set to 100%. Note • Scale setting sets the scale for the image sent to the parent software application and has no effect on the - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 43
The Tone sheet is displayed only when Color or Grayscale has been selected for Color Mode on the Advanced Mode Main sheet and when Canon ColorGear Color Matching is not selected for Color Setting in the Preferences settings. • Changing the Color Mode selection or clicking the Clear button restores - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 44
chapter 4 What is on the Screen? Top Page Glossary Contents Index Contrast/Brightness button Opens the Contrast/Brightness sheet and allows you to adjust the brightness and contrast of the entire image. Gamma button Opens the Gamma sheet and allows you to shift mid-tones so lighter colors are - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 45
chapter 4 What is on the Screen? Top Page Glossary Contents Index Common Buttons The Tone sheet settings are commonly set with the Load, Save, Reset and All Reset buttons described below. Load Button When Color Mode is set for Color or Color (42/48 bit), a user-saved file (*.adc) is opened and - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 46
chapter 4 What is on the Screen? Top Page Glossary Contents Index Contrast/Brightness Sheet When the Contrast/Brightness button is clicked, the Contrast/ Brightness sheet is displayed. The shape of the tone curve changes to reflect the current Contrast/ Brightness setting for the current Channel, - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 47
image, the sky might become lighter and the water darker, giving a better contrast to the image. The Monitor Gamma value is a reciprocal number of the Scanner Gamma value. Channel If you want to select one of the primary colors (RGB) for adjusting the gamma value, click the Channel down-arrow and - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 48
value or you can type the value directly into the boxes. Entering a value into either boxes of the scanner gamma or the monitor gamma will display a respective value in the other box. The allowed range of values are 0.10 to 10.00, inclusive. The - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 49
chapter 4 What is on the Screen? Top Page Glossary Contents Index Histogram Sheet When the Histogram button is clicked, the Histogram sheet is displayed. Use the histogram to enhance an image when the image is either too light or too dark, like an overexposed or underexposed photograph. - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 50
chapter 4 What is on the Screen? Top Page Glossary Contents Index Eyedroppers (Black-point, Mid-point, White-point) Click one of the three eyedroppers then click the portion of the image in the Preview Area that you want to sample, or enter values in the text boxes, or drag one of the three - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 51
Click the down-arrow and select a setting from the drop-down list. These settings are designed to solve some of the most common problems with scanned images: overexposure, underexposure, or poor contrast: • No correction • Fix an image that is underexposed • Fix an image that is overexposed • Fix - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 52
chapter 4 What is on the Screen? Top Page Glossary Contents Index Editing a Special Tone Curve Directly In the Special Tone Curves graph you can edit the curve directly. 1. Click on the curve and drag each curve anchor point until the desired effect is achieved. 2. To remove an anchor point - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 53
chapter 4 What is on the Screen? Top Page Glossary Contents Index Here are some hints for editing curves: Note • Curve handles are drawn on a white background as a red dot to signify that they are editable. When the cursor is over the handle, it changes to a crosshair. • Curve end points can be - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 54
The Halftone sheet is displayed only when Black and White or Text Enhanced has been selected for the Color Mode on the Advanced Mode Main window. • If you selected Text Enhanced, you cannot make any changes on this sheet. • You can set only Threshold in this sheet. Note Halftoning Threshold - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 55
chapter 4 What is on the Screen? Top Page Glossary Contents Index The Scanner Sheet When you click on the Scanner tab (D1230U/D2400U), the Scanner sheet opens. Image Source Specifies the source of the original. • Platen Scans the photos or documents. • Film Scans films from the Film Adapter Unit - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 56
chapter 4 What is on the Screen? Top Page Glossary Contents Index Paper Size Specifies from the drop-down list the paper size of the image to be scanned. • Business Card • Statement • B5 • Executive • Letter • A4 • Full Platen • L Portrait • L Landscape • LL Portrait • LL Landscape • Postcard (4" - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 57
and position in the Preview Area is automatically set to match the film guide. The crop size and position changes automatically when the Film Size setting is Film Adapter. The crop size and position can also be adjusted manually. Auto Exposure This function is available when Image Source is set to - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 58
chapter 4 What is on the Screen? Top Page Glossary Contents Index Saving the Exposure Data This function is available when Image Source is set to [Film] and the auto exposure compensation function is set to On. If a check mark is placed beside this option, you can scan a new film using the - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 59
Remove Dust and Scratches (CanoScan D2400U only) This function is available with CanoScan D2400U and FAU-S13 be removed. • If the edge of the film guide is included in the scan area, the areas under reset the output resolution at, or within, 25 and 2400 dpi. In addition, lower the magnification - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 60
the scanner in the energy save mode. If the scanner remains idle for the amount time specified in the Shut Off Lamp Time box, the scanner lamp Saving Mode is switched on. This sets the amount of scanner idle time to elapse until the scanner automatically enters the Energy Saving Mode. Select a value - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 61
5 chapter Top Page Glossary Contents Index Scanning an Original Preparing for the Scanning Job Quick Start Previewing and Scanning an Original 61 - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 62
Index Preparing for the Scanning Job These 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 - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 63
details about the steps below. If you need more information about a procedure, go to that page number. 1. Set the original on the Scanner. 2. Start the application program. 3. Start ScanGear CS-U. (p.66, 70) 4. Select the desired Simple or Advanced mode and set the desired settings (resolution - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 64
chapter 5 Scanning an Original Top Page Glossary Contents Index 5. Preview the original. (p.68, 72) 6. Adjust image as required. (p.69, 73) 7. Specify the scanning area. (p.69, 73) 8. Scan the document. (p.69, 73) 9. The image is processed. (For details, the application manual) 64 - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 65
the scanner, see your scanner user's manual. Note 2. Start the software application you are going to use. (for example Photoshop LE) 3. If other TWAIN driver is installed on your computer, you must choose this scanner. Click the [File] menu and select [Select Source], and select [CanoScan D1230U] or - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 66
Start ScanGear CS-U as a TWAIN driver. The mothods for starting TWAIN drivers vary between application programs. For example of Photoshop LE, click the [File] menu and select [Acquire]. See the respective manuals for other programs. 5. The ScanGear CS-U main window opens. If the Advanced Mode main - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 67
chapter 5 Scanning an Original Top Page Glossary Contents Index 6. Click the down-arrow for Image Type and select a setting from the drop-down list. (p.32) Your selection automatically sets the mode for the scanning job. Note 7. Review the settings you see below the Image Type selection (Color - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 68
chapter 5 Scanning an Original Top Page Glossary Contents Index 8. Click the Preview button to pre-scan the image and display it in the Preview Area. Zoomed Preview Although the zoom button can be used to zoom in on the image in the preview area, the zoomed image will Note appear coarse and it - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 69
Toolbar (p.28) to manipulate the image. You can click the Auto Tone button (p.30) to have ScanGear CS-U automatically adjust the color tones of Note the scanned image. is acquired in the software application. 12. Close the ScanGear CS-U window. You can edit or save the image with the application - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 70
the original on the scanner, see your scanner user's manual. Note 2. Start the software application you are going to use. 3. Confirm that your scanner is selected in the Select Source (or its equivalent) dialog box. (p.65) 4. Start ScanGear CS-U as a TWAIN driver. The mothods for starting - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 71
chapter 5 Scanning an Original Top Page Glossary Contents Index 5. The ScanGear CS-U main window opens. If the Simple Mode main window appears, click the Advanced Mode button. If you see an image in the Preview Area this means [Automatically execute a preview] is On with the Note - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 72
chapter 5 Scanning an Original Top Page Glossary Contents Index 7. In the Scanner sheet, specify a variety of settings for operation of the scanner. (p.55) 8. Click the Preview button to pre-scan the image and display it in the Preview Area. Zoomed Preview Although the zoom button can be - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 73
be boxed in by a rectangle. 12. After performing all the settings, click the Scan button to scan the image. The image is acquired in the software application. 13. Close the ScanGear CS-U window. You can edit or save the image with the application - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 74
an Original Top Page Glossary Contents Index Scanning Film Use the following procedures to scan films with the Film Adapter Unit (FAU) built into the scanner. Please see Scanning Film guide supplied with the FAU to learn how to set film on it. Note 1. Place the film in the film - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 75
chapter 5 Scanning an Original Top Page Glossary Contents Index 3. Select the Film type and Film size. Select positive or negative, color or monochrome to match your film. Advanced Mode Simple Mode 4. Click the Preview button. The image is displayed in the preview area. Specify the scan area of - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 76
will not operate correctly. • At low temperatures, the preview scan may take some time to start because the fluorescent lamp inside the scanner is not sufficiently warmed. If a preview image is too bright or dark in a low- temperature environment, please perform a second preview scan. The - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 77
6 chapter Top Page Glossary Contents Index Settings in the Windows Control Panel Opening Scanners and Cameras Properties General Settings Events Settings Preferences Settings Color Management Settings 77 - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 78
the Windows desktop click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 2. In the Control Panel window double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon. 3. In the Scanners and Cameras Properties window, click the name of the scanner, and click the Properties button. Windows Me Windows 98 - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 79
Settings Top Page Glossary Contents Index 4. In the Properties window, click the appropriate tab (General, Events, Preferences or validate the changes. 6. Click the OK button. The dialog is closed and the Scanners and Cameras properties dialog is activated. 7. Click the OK button. The setting are - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 80
Executing a Diagnostic Test Follow the procedure below to execute the scanner diagnostic test. 1. Click the Test Scanner button. The scanner diagnostic test begins. If the test detects no problems, a message will tell you that the scanner has passed the diagnostic test. 2. Click the OK button. You - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 81
can be started when you press the Start button on the scanner. Click the check box to select the software application to be started by pressing the Start button on the scanner. After installing all the software using the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM, only ScanGear Toolbox has a check mark beside - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 82
this check box off disables the Start button on the scanner (nothing will happen if the button is pressed). The settings will become effective for the button for which the scanner events have been selected. Note To set both buttons, click the Apply - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 83
driver user interface Some application softwares such as an OCR software will not display the ScanGear CS-U main window while scanning. With such application softwares for scanning from Recommended, Canon ColorGear Color matching or None the color settings of the scanner, computer display and color - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 84
Preview Area every time ScanGear CS-U is launched from the parent software application. •Automatically execute a pr eview This setting switches the when ScanGear CS-U is launched, and an image of the original on the scanner is displayed in the Preview Area. •Display saved pr eview image This setting - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 85
Glossary Contents Index Color Management Settings The Color Management sheet allows you to add or remove basic profiles for Canon ColorGear Color Matching. • Click the Canon ColorGear Color Matching check box on in the Preferences sheet. • The sRGB Color Space Profile is added automatically when - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 86
7 chapter Top Page Glossary Contents Index Troubleshooting Pre-Scan Checklist How to Avoid Problems Troubleshooting Checklist 86 - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 87
Perform the checks on this short list before you begin troubleshooting specific problems. • Make sure that the ScanGear CS-U software was installed successfully. • Confirm that the cables between your computer and scanner are connected securely. • Before scanning or previewing, check that the - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 88
chapter 7 Troubleshooting Top Page Glossary Contents Index How to Avoid Problems Here is some general advice on avoiding problems in your scanning jobs: • Start with the best possible original image to scan. • Select only the part of the image you want to scan. Preview - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 89
chapter 7 Troubleshooting Top Page Glossary Contents Index • If you are using OCR software, scan in Text Enhanced at 300 dpi or higher. • Take advantage of the preview feature and preview as much as you want before scanning. 89 - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 90
Top Page Glossary Contents Index Troubleshooting Checklist The scanner diagnostics test fails. Problem: Cause: Solution: The Scanner Diagnostics test(p.80) returns a Test Failed message. The scanning unit may not be in its home position. Close the ScanGear CS-U window if it is open. Try - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 91
balance in the printer driver manually. Change the Gamma value setting of the printer driver. The software application cannot find the scanner. Problem: Cause: Solution: When trying to scan, an error message says the scanner cannot be found. Windows may not recognize your scanner. Make sure the - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 92
start Windows. If not, connect the scanner. Then restart your computer. You may have chosen the wrong scanner source in your software application. Make sure you selected the correct scanner in the parent software application. For details, see your software application documentation for instructions - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 93
Troubleshooting Top Page Glossary Contents Index Scanning is too slow. Problem: Cause1: Solution: Cause 2: Solution: The scanner the System Properties dialog as described below. Windows 98/Me: (1) Right-click the [My Computer] icon on the Windows desktop. (2) Select [Properties] from the pop - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 94
chapter 7 Troubleshooting Top Page Glossary Contents Index Windows 2000: (1) Right-click the [My Computer] icon on the Windows desktop. (2) Click the [ [OK]. (8) Close the [Device Manager] window and click [OK] to close the [System Properties] window. (9) Restart the Computer. Please consult the - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 95
chapter 7 Troubleshooting Top Page Glossary Contents Index Parts of images are missing or not aligned. Problem: Cause: Solution: Some characters are missing from the image in the Preview Area, or the image is not aligned in the Preview Area. The page has been placed on the scanner improperly. - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 96
Top Page Glossary Contents Index Glossary 96 - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 97
Glossary Top Page Glossary Contents Index Acquired Images Images sent from your scanner software to the host graphics application. Auto Crop After you select an area of the screen by clicking the Crop button and dragging a rectangle around the - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 98
original image when it is displayed on the computer monitor, as well as printed on a color printer. Canon ColorGear Color Matching Canon's process of matching the color profile of the input device (scanner) with the color profile of the output device (monitor), to yield the most accurate color image - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 99
is a combination of the three. Color Matching The range of colors your scanner can see may not match the range of colors your video monitor can produce the color on your monitor and printer matches the colors scanned. See also Canon ColorGear Color Matching. Color Mode The type of scan used to scan - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 100
of an image. The Crop button on the ScanGear CS-U main window lets you select part of a preview image and re-preview or (Tone tabSpecial Tone Curves) Default The preset factory settings on hardware or software. Digitizing The process of converting an image into computer-usable (digital) . 100 - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 101
curve by clicking anywhere in the curve box. Executive A standard U.S. paper size measuring 7.25 x 10.5 in (184.2 x 266.7 mm) Eyedropper A Histogram tool used to create photographic images. Full Platen The maximum scanning area on the scanner's document glass, 216 x 297 mm (width of U.S. Letter and - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 102
Glossary Top Page Glossary Contents Index Grayscale Grayscale refers to a single-channel image made up of 256 shades of gray, ranging from white to black, that represent all tones in an image. Halftoning A method of simulating intermediate tones in black-and-white images by varying the patterns - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 103
. The Text Enhanced scan setting sharpens black and white contrast to assist in the accurate recognition of characters in OCR software. Optical resolution A scanner's resolution capability. See also dpi, Resolution. Output Dimensions The final dimensions of the scanned image, based on paper size - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 104
image problems such as underexposure, overexposure, or low contrast. Preview Area The area located to the left of the ScanGear CS-U main window where the image is displayed before the scan occurs. When you click the Preview button, the image on the scanner is scanned into - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 105
is launched from the parent software application. To switch this feature on and off, open the Preferences sheet for your scanner and click the button for This function is available with a Film Adapter Unit FAU-S13 equipped CanoScan D2400U. It utilizes the properties of infrared light to detect small - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 106
Clicking the Scan button scans the original and sends it to the host software application. Scanner An input device that scans an original with a light source, and line at the lower border of the ScanGear CS-U main window which provides helpful information about the current image and settings. 106 - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 107
for the Color Mode, images are scanned as Grayscale (8 bits per pixel) and converted to Black and White (1 bit per pixel) using Canon ImageTrust processing software. Threshold In a black-and-white image, the point at which a gray pixel is determined to become either black or white. The Threshold - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 108
Glossary Top Page Glossary Contents Index TWAIN TWAIN refers to an industry standard for transferring information from devices (such as a scanner or digital camera) to your computer. One interpretation of the acronym is "Technology Without An Interesting Name." Underexposed A dark photographic - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 109
Glossary Top Page Glossary Contents Index X and Y Axes The X and Y axes on the Tone sheet curve chart represent, respectively, the input image color and output image color. Zooming Enlarging an image or a selected part of the image in the preview window or in a graphics application. 109 - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 110
Top Page Glossary Contents Index Index 110 - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 111
29 Auto Tone Adjustment ... 97 Auto Tone Button ... 30, 43 Automatic Preview ... 97 B Bits and Bit Depth ... 97 Black-point ... 50, 98 Brightness ... 46, 98 C Calibration ... 98 Canon ColorGear Color Matching ... 85, 98 Canon ImageTrust ... 98 CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM ... 16, 19 Channel ... 46 - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 112
Glossary Contents Index Events Settings ... 81 Disable device events ... 82 Scanner events ... 81 Send to this application ... 81 Executing a H Halftone Sheet ... 54 Halftoning ... 102 Height ... 35, 102 Help Button ... 30 Histogram ... 102 M Main Sheet ... 39 Mid-point ... 50, 103 Mid-tone - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 113
, 73, 76 Scan Button ... 27, 31, 106 Scan Resolution ... 106 ScanGear CS-U main window ... 66, 71 Scanner ... 106 Scanner Gamma ... 48 Scanner Sheet ... 55 Energy Saving Mode ... 60 Shut Off Lamp Time ... 60 Scanners and Cameras properties ... 78 Scanning area ... 69, 73 Scanning Film ... 74 Select - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 114
Height ... 42 Width-Height ratio ... 108 Window Resize Corner ... 27 Windows 98 ... 8 Text Enhanced ... 107 Threshold ... 54, 107 Title Bar ... 27 Tone Curve ... 107 Tone Sheet ... 43, 107 Tool Bar ... 27, 28, 107 Troubleshooting ... 86 TWAIN ... 108 TWAIN driver ... 66, 70 X X and Y Axes ... 109 - Canon CanoScan D2400UF | CanoScan D1230U/D2400U ScanGear CS-U 6.1 for Win Guide - Page 115
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