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ScanGear CS-U 6.2 User's Guide for CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U Color Scanner for Windows for Macintosh - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 2
manual. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Macintosh, Power Macintosh, Mac OS Canon, and CanoScan are registered trademarks of Canon, Inc. ColorGear and ImageTrust are registered trademarks of Canon Inc - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 3
Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Chapter 1 Before You Begin 5 Welcome to ScanGear CS-U 6.2 6 System Requirements 7 Windows 7 Macintosh 8 Starting and Closing ScanGear CS-U 9 Windows 9 Macintosh 10 Getting Help in ScanGear CS-U 11 Windows 11 Macintosh 11 Chapter 2 Simple Mode and - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 4
Settings 75 Color Management Settings 77 Chapter 7 Uninstalling ScanGear CS-U 78 Uninstalling ScanGear CS-U 79 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 80 Pre-Scan Checklist 81 How to Avoid Problems 82 Troubleshooting Checklist 84 Glossary 90 Index 104 Customer Support Help Desk 109 4 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 5
1 chapter Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Before You Begin Welcome to ScanGear CS-U 6.2 System Requirements Starting and Closing ScanGear CS-U Getting Help in ScanGear CS-U 5 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 6
Begin Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Welcome to ScanGear CS-U 6.2 Welcome to Canon ScanGear CS-U 6.2. ScanGear CS-U 6.2 (hereafter referred to as ScanGear CS-U) will provide flexible, efficient image enhancement tools for scanning with your CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U Scanner by providing - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 7
1 Before You Begin Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index System Requirements The hardware and software listed below is required to use ScanGear CS-U. Windows Computer: IBM PC/AT Compatible with USB port(s) standardly OS: Windows 98 Windows Millenium Edition Windows 2000 Professional CPU: Pentium - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 8
Begin Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Macintosh Computer: Macintosh with USB port(s) standardly OS: Mac OS 8.6 Mac OS 9.0 Mac OS 9.1 Mac OS X (Classic Mode only) CPU: Power PC G3 or greater RAM: 64MB or more With Mac OS X 128MB or more HDD Free Space: Approx. 10MB (When Installation) or - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 9
1. Start the TWAIN-compliant application software such as PhotoStudio or Photoshop. < If you have installed another scanner or a digital camera, select this scanner. > a. Click the [File] menu and select [Select Source] or such. b. Click to highlight [CanoScan N670U/N676U] or [CanoScan N1240U] and - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 10
Troubleshooting Glossary Index Macintosh Starting 1. Start the parent application software such as PhotoStudio or Photoshop. 2. Click the [File] menu and select [Acquire] or such, and [ScanGear CSU 6.2.0...]. ScanGear CS-U will start. Closing When scanning is completed, the ScanGear CS-U window - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 11
chapter 1 Before You Begin Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Getting Help in ScanGear CS-U Windows For information about using ScanGear CS-U, open the on-line Help by clicking the Help button on the toolbar. Click the Contents or Index tab - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 12
2 chapter Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Simple Mode and Advanced Mode What are the Simple Mode and Advanced Mode? Simple Mode Main Window Advanced Mode Main Window 12 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 13
chapter 2 Simple Mode and Advanced Mode Contents Troubleshooting Glossary 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 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 14
chapter 2 Simple Mode and Advanced Mode Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Switching Between the Simple and Advanced Modes You can switch between the Simple and Advanced Modes simply by clicking a button. • In the Simple Mode main window, click the Advanced Mode button to open the Advanced - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 15
chapter 2 Simple Mode and Advanced Mode Contents Troubleshooting Glossary 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 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 16
Mode and Advanced Mode Contents Troubleshooting Glossary 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 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 17
chapter 2 Simple Mode and Advanced Mode Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index If you select Black and White for the Color Mode on the Main sheet, the Tone tab is replaced with the Halftone tab. Windows Macintosh With Windows, if you select Text Enhanced for the Color Mode on the Main sheet, - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 18
3 chapter Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index What is on the screen? Main Window Toolbar Scanning Buttons Simple Mode Main Window Advanced Mode Main Window 18 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 19
chapter 3 What is on the Screen? Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Main Window Close Box Preview Button Scan Button Title Bar (With Macintosh, the Close Box locates in the Tool Bar top left of the window.) Clear Button Setting Tab Preview Area Mode Switching Button Status Area - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 20
chapter 3 What is on the Screen? Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Toolbar Buttons on the toolbar help you to perform important tasks like, cropping images, moving images, zooming, and so on. Crop Button Click - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 21
? Contents Troubleshooting Glossary 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 button (Windows) / click - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 22
chapter 3 What is on the Screen? Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Rotate Right Button Click the Rotate the Main sheet and then select the units of measure from the drop-down list. Help Button Windows : Click the Help button to display the ScanGear CS-U on-line Help. Macintosh : Click the - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 23
the Screen? Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Scanning 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 while pressing [Ctrl] (Windows) / [Command] (Macintosh) key clears the image in the preview - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 24
chapter 3 What is on the Screen? Contents Troubleshooting Glossary 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 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 25
chapter 3 What is on the Screen? Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index •B/W Photo (Grayscale, 150 dpi): Use •OCR (Text Enhanced for Windows / Black and White for Macintosh, 300 dpi.): Use to scan pages of text that you intend to capture with an OCR software application. With Macintosh, Black - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 26
3 What is on the Screen? Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Color Mode Displays the Color Mode Text Enhanced (only for Windows) 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. • - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 27
chapter 3 What is on the Screen? Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Resolution Displays the Resolution setting for the currently selected Image Type. And the Resolution can be set to one of the settings provided. - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 28
chapter 3 What is on the Screen? Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Paper Size Specifies the paper size of the image to be scanned. Changing the Paper Size clears the Preview area and clears all - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 29
Tone is available only when Color or Grayscale has been selected on the Main sheet and when Canon ColorGear Color Matching (Windows) / ColorSync Color Matching (Macintosh) is not selected on the Scanner sheet. To cancel the Auto Tone, click the Reset button. Magazine-Reduce Moiré Click this check - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 30
What is on the Screen? Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Advanced Mode Main Window The Main Sheet Color Mode The Color Color (Photos). • Text Enhanced (only for Windows) Converts grayscale images to black and white using Canon ImageTrust technology. This setting produces sharper text which - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 31
chapter 3 What is on the Screen? Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index • The Text Enhanced selection requires more time image with a size of more than 21,000 x 30,000 pixels (Windows) / 30,000 x 30,000 pixels (Macintosh), because of the application's specification, the scanning job cannot be performed - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 32
chapter 3 What is on the Screen? Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Selection Use the Selection options to set the exact size of the image input. To select the area to scan, use the Crop - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 33
chapter 3 What is on the Screen? Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Print Size Use the Print size selection to set the of the specified scan area. • Sets the scale for the image sent to the parent software application and has no effect on the image displayed in the Preview Area. Note 33 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 34
chapter 3 What is on the Screen? Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index The Scanner Sheet When you click on the Scanner tab (N670U/N676U or N1240U), the Scanner sheet opens. Paper Size Specifies from the drop-down list the paper size of the image to be scanned. • Business Card • Statement • B5 • - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 35
chapter 3 What is on the Screen? Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Descreen Click this check box if you want ScanGear CS-U to conduct moiré reduction to improve the overall image quality. Moiré are dot - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 36
chapter 3 What is on the Screen? Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Remove Dust and Scratches This function automatically produces a scanned photo image with the areas under small bits of dirt or scratches removed. The available settings are [None], [Soft], [Normal] and [Hard]. •Soft •Normal - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 37
• Canon ColorGear Color Matching (Windows) • ColorSync Color Matching (Macintosh) Automatically matches the color settings of the scanner, problem is reported after the test, use your scanner instructions to troubleshoot the problem. During the test, do not open the document cover of the scanner - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 38
Troubleshooting Glossary Index Preferences (for Macintosh) Click this button to display the Prefereces sheet for Macintosh. With Windows, the Preferences setting sheet is in Windows Contorol Panel. Refer to Preferences Settings section in Chapter 6. (p.75) When application hides driver scanner - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 39
chapter 3 What is on the Screen? Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index The tone tab settings are saved when the preview area is refreshed Click the automatically close after scanning an image. Click the check box to set it to "off", if you want to manually close the ScanGear CS-U window. 39 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 40
? Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index The Tone Sheet 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 / ColorSync Color Matching is not selected on the Scanner Sheet. • Changing - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 41
chapter 3 What is on the Screen? Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Gamma button Opens the Gamma sheet and allows you to shift mid-tones so lighter colors are lightened and darker colors are darkened. - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 42
chapter 3 What is on the Screen? Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Common Buttons The Tone sheet settings are commonly set with the Load, Save, Reset and All Reset buttons described below. Load Button When - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 43
chapter 3 What is on the Screen? Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Contrast/Brightness Sheet When the Contrast/Brightness button is clicked, the Contrast/Brightness sheet is displayed. The shape of the tone curve changes - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 44
3 What is on the Screen? Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Gamma Sheet When the Gamma button 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 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 45
3 What is on the Screen? Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Gamma (Scanner Gamma) Drag the Gamma slider to the left or right to set the scanner gamma 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 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 46
chapter 3 What is on the Screen? Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Histogram Sheet When the Histogram button is clicked, the Histogram sheet is displayed. Use the histogram to enhance an image when the image - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 47
chapter 3 What is on the Screen? Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Eyedroppers (Black-point, Mid-point, White-point) Click one of the three eyedroppers then click the portion of the image in the Preview - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 48
3 What is on the Screen? Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Special Tone Curves Sheet When 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 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 49
chapter 3 What is on the Screen? Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Editing a Special Tone Curve Directly In the Special Tone Curves graph anchor point off the graph area. - or Right click the anchor point with Windows. Click the anchor point while pressing the Control key with Macintosh. 49 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 50
chapter 3 What is on the Screen? Contents Troubleshooting Glossary 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 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 51
chapter 3 What is on the Screen? Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index The Halftone Sheet The Halftone sheet is displayed only when Black and White has been selected for the Color Mode on the Advanced Mode Main window. You can set only Threshold in this sheet. Halftoning Threshold Threshold - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 52
4 chapter Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Scanning an Original Preparing for the Scanning Job Quick Start Previewing and Scanning an Original 52 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 53
an Original Contents Troubleshooting Glossary 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 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 54
Troubleshooting Glossary Index Quick Start Follow the procedure below if you want to get started scanning right away. The referenced page numbers provide more 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 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 55
chapter 4 Scanning an Original Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index 5. Preview the original. (p.59, 63) 6. Adjust image as required. (p.60, 64) 7. Specify the scanning area. (p.60, 64) 8. Scan the document. (p.60, 64) 9. The image is processed. (For details, the application manual) 55 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 56
2. Start the software application you are going to use. (for example ArcSoft PhotoStudio) With Windows, 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 N670U / N676U] or [CanoScan N1240U] on the - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 57
chapter 4 Scanning an Original Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index 3. Start ScanGear CS-U. The methods for starting ScanGear CS-U vary between application programs. For example of PhotoStudio, Windows : Click the [File] menu and select [Acquire]. Macintosh : Click the [File] menu, [Acquire] - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 58
chapter 4 Scanning an Original Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index 5. Click the down-arrow for Image Type and select a setting from the drop-down list. (p.24) Your selection automatically sets the mode for the scanning job. Note 6. Review the settings you see below the Image Type selection - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 59
chapter 4 Scanning an Original Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index 7. Click the Preview button to pre-scan the image and display it in the Preview Area. Zoomed Preview Although the zoom button can - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 60
chapter 4 Scanning an Original Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index 8. Click a button in the Toolbar (p.20) be boxed in by a rectangle. 10. Click the Scan button to scan the image. The image is acquired in the software application. 11. Close the ScanGear CS-U window. You can edit or save the - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 61
an original in the Advanced Mode. 1. Place the original on the scanner. For details about positioning the original on the scanner, see your scanner user's manual. Note 2. Start the software application you are going to use. With Windows, Confirm that your dcanner is selected in the Select Souce (or - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 62
chapter 4 Scanning an Original Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index 4. The ScanGear CS-U main window opens. If the Simple Mode main window appears, click the Advanced Mode button. 5. In the Main sheet adjust the settings for the Color Mode, Output Resolution, Selection (Width and Height), and - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 63
chapter 4 Scanning an Original Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index 6. In the Scanner sheet, specify a variety of settings for operation of the scanner. (p.34) 7. 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 N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 64
be boxed in by a rectangle. 11. 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 N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 65
5 chapter Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Multi-Photo Mode Multi-Photo Mode Placing the Photos 65 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 66
Troubleshooting Glossary Index Multi-Photo Mode Multi-Photo Mode is a function used when scanning more than 2 photos with a single operation, and makes the scanned images appear individually in a new window the scanner platen. 2. Start ScanGear CS-U. 3. In the ScanGear CS-U Simple Mode Main window, - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 67
these procedures, do not open the document cover. When the Multi-Photo Mode scanning is finished, the ScanGear CS-U main window appears. 6. Click the close box to close ScanGear CS-U. In the application software, the scanned images are opened. 7. Save the images after adjustment if needed. 67 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 68
chapter 5 Multi-Photo Mode Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Placing the Photos With the Multi-Photo and back edge. • You may place the photos either vertically or horizontally and diagonally. • Up to 10 photos can be processed. 2cm 1cm 1cm B5 LTR A4 B5 A4 LTR If ScanGear CS-U is launched - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 69
6 chapter Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Settings in the Windows Control Panel (Windows only) Opening Scanners and Cameras Properties General Settings Events Settings Preferences Settings Color Management Settings 69 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 70
chapter 6 Preferences Settings Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Opening Scanners and Cameras Properties You can specify some settings for ScanGear CS-U with using Scanners and Cameras properties in Windows Control Panel. Scanners and Cameras Properties dialog can be opened with the - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 71
chapter 6 Preferences Settings Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index 4. In the Properties window, click the appropriate tab (General 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 N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 72
or Camera Follow the procedure below to execute the scanner diagnostic test. 1. Click the Test Scanner or Camera 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 cannot - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 73
names all of the TWAIN-compliant software applications which can be started when you press the Scanner button on the scanner. Click the check box to select the software application to be started by pressing the Scanner button. After installing all the software using the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 74
chapter 6 Preferences Settings Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Disable device events Click this check box off to disable this feature. Clicking 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 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 75
Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Preferences Settings The Preferences sheet allows you to select the action of previewing and scanning. When application hides the driver user interface Some application softwares such as an OCR software will not display the ScanGear CS-U main window while - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 76
chapter 6 Preferences Settings Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Preview at opening of ScanGear CS-U The preview opening settings determine what is displayed in the Preview Area every time ScanGear CS-U is launched from the parent software application. •Automatically execute a preview This - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 77
chapter 6 Preferences Settings Contents Troubleshooting Glossary 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 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 78
7 chapter Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Uninstalling ScanGear CS-U Uninstalling ScanGeat CS-U (Windows only) 78 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 79
scanner is connected to the computer. Note 1. Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in the drive. 2. Click [Uninstall the Software] in the CD-ROM's menu window. 3. Click [Uninstall ScanGear CS-U] in the Uninstall menu window. 4. Click [Yes] in the comfirmation dialog. 5. If you will re-install - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 80
8 chapter Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Troubleshooting Pre-Scan Checklist How to Avoid Problems Troubleshooting Checklist 80 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 81
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 N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 82
chapter 8 Troubleshooting Contents Troubleshooting Glossary 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 N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 83
chapter 8 Troubleshooting Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index • If you are using OCR software, scan in Text Enhanced mode or Black and White mode at 300 dpi or higher. • Take advantage of the preview feature and preview as much as you want before scanning. 83 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 84
then reinstall ScanGear CSU. (Quick Start Guide) 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 scanner is connected to your computer before - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 85
previewed. Preview an image. Scanning is too slow. Problem: Cause1: Solution: Cause 2: Solution: The scanner is taking an unusually long time to print or Before scanning, quit other applications that are not in use. With Windows, DMA option for computer's hard disk drive is not turned on. Turn - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 86
chapter 8 Troubleshooting Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Windows 2000: (1) Right-click the [My Computer] icon on the Windows desktop. (2) Click [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 N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 87
chapter 8 Troubleshooting Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index The scanner diagnostics test fails. Problem: Cause: Solution: The Scanner Diagnostics test (p.72) 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 N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 88
chapter 8 Troubleshooting Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index The preview image of a photograph appears blurred. Problem: Cause: Solution: that Canon ColorGear / ColorSync Color Matching is selected on the Preferences sheet. (Windows p.75, Macintosh p.38) The settings of the printer driver, - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 89
Troubleshooting Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Image is too light or too dark compared to the original. Problem: window is smaller than if you had a lowerresolution setting. Drag the Window Resize Corner (p.19) on the lower right of the ScanGear CS-U window to enlarge the entire window - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 90
Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Glossary 90 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 91
Glossary Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Acquired Images Images sent from your scanner software to the host graphics This is the Grayscale setting in ScanGear CS-U. Twenty-four-bit color, also called True Color, uses three eight-bit channels, one channel each for Red, Green and Blue, to - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 92
Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Windows) 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 ImageTrust (Windows) Canon's process of converting grayscale image (8 bits - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 93
), Grayscale, Text Enhanced (only for Windows), and Black and White. ColorSync Color Matching (Macintosh) The Color managements System developed by Apple Computer as an extension function of Mac OS. Process of matching the color profile of the input device (scanner) with the color profile of the - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 94
Troubleshooting Glossary Index Crop The action of selecting part of an image. The Crop button on the ScanGear CS-U main window lets Tone tabSpecial Tone Curves) Default The preset factory settings on hardware or software. Digitizing The process of converting an image into computer-usable (digital) - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 95
Troubleshooting 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 sample (Tone tab - Histogram) Full Platen The maximum scanning area on the scanner's document glass, 216 x 297 mm (width of U.S. Letter and length - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 96
Glossary Contents Troubleshooting Glossary 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 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 97
Contents Troubleshooting Glossary , and makes the scanned images appear individually in a new window.If you place the photo obliquely, this function will make in the accurate recognition of characters in OCR software. Optical resolution A scanner's resolution capability. See also dpi, Resolution. - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 98
42 bits of color information. Platen The scanner's 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 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 99
with ScanGear CS-U is saved and displayed the next time ScanGear CS-U 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 "Display saved preview image". Proportion The ratio of width to height. When - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 100
Glossary Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Scale The Scale setting lets you specify an output size for the selected image as a percent of the original width and height. Scan button Clicking the Scan button scans the original and sends it to the host software application. Scanner An input - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 101
Text Enhanced is selected 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. This mode is not supported with Macintosh Version. Threshold In a black-and-white image, the point at which - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 102
Glossary Contents Troubleshooting Glossary 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 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 103
Glossary Contents Troubleshooting Glossary 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. 103 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 104
Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Index 104 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 105
Contrast/Brightness Sheet ... 43 Crop ... 60, 64, 94 Crop Button ... 20 Curve chart ... 50, 94, 103 Curve file ... 42, 94 Custom curves ... 48, 94 Calibration ... 37, 92 Canon ColorGear Color Matching ... 37, 77, 92 Canon ImageTrust ... 26, 30, 92 CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM ... 79 Channel ... 43 - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 106
Index Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index E Edit Image Type Button ... 27 End points ... 50, 95 Events Settings ... 73 Disable device events ... 74 Scanner events ... 73 Send to this application ... 73 Executive ... 28, 34, 95 Eyedropper ... 95 Eyedroppers ... 47 F Full Platen ... 28, 34, 95 G - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 107
Index Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index O OCR (Optical Character Recognition) ... 97 On-line Help ... 11 Opening Scanners and Cameras main window ... 57, 62 Scanner ... 100 Scanner Gamma ... 45 Scanner Sheet ... 34 Scanners and Cameras properties ... 70 Scanning area ... 60, 64 Select - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 108
Index Contents Troubleshooting Glossary Index Simple Mode ... 13 Simple Mode button ... 14 Simple Mode Main Window ... 15, 47, 102 Width ... 28, 102 Width-Height ratio ... 102 Window Resize Corner ... 19 T Test Scanner ... 37 Test Scanner or Camera ... 72 Text Enhanced ... 26, 30, 101 Threshold - Canon CanoScan N670U | CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U ScanGear CS-U 6.2 for Win/Mac - Page 109
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