Canon CS-S 4.3 manual Quick Start to Scanning, Preparing the Scanner, Previewing an Image

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Scanning

Quick Start to Scanning

Use these steps to get going with ScanGear CS-S quickly, with the installed settings.

Note: ScanGear CS-S does not launch unless the scanner’s AC adapter is plugged in and recognized by Windows.

Preparing the Scanner

Before you start scanning, be sure the scanner is properly connected and the AC adapter is plugged in before you turn on your PC. If you want to ensure that the scanner is functioning correctly, run the Test Scanner from FB1200S tab. See “Testing the Scanner” in Chapter 4, “Scanning Devices.”

Place the item to be scanned image side down, and position it squarely on the platen.

Previewing an Image

The advantage of using ScanGear CS-S is that you can preview the image and make changes before actually scanning. That way, you can make sure you are getting the most out of your scanner’s capabilities and of your time spent scanning and working with the image.

Some applications, (for example OCR applications) do not require the ScanGear CS-S window to open before the scan starts. However, ScanGear CS-S has settings such as Text Enhanced that automatically give you the best available scan without previewing the image.

To preview an image:

1.Place the item to be scanned on the scanner.

2.You must select a source if you have not already done so. On the menu of your imaging application, use the command that selects the data source. On many imaging applications, the menu item looks similar to the following picture:

In the Imaging application that is included in the Windows 95/98 Accessories, the command is “Select Scanner” on the File menu.

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