You can forward scanned data to the computer using the operation panel of the machine.
Before forwarding scanned data to the computer, confirm the following:
MP Drivers are installed.
If MP Drivers are not yet installed, insert the Setup CD-ROM into the computer's disc drive, then install MP Drivers.
The machine is connected to a computer correctly.
Make sure that the machine is connected to the computer correctly.
Do not plug in or unplug the USB cable while the machine is in operation, or when the computer is in the sleep or standby mode.
If you perform scanning via a network connection, make sure that all the required settings have been specified.
Network Scan Settings
The destination and the file name are specified in Canon IJ Scan Utility.
You can specify the destination and the file name in Canon IJ Scan Utility. For details on settings of Canon IJ Scan Utility:
Settings Dialog Box
Make sure that the machine is turned on.
Select
Scan on the HOME screen.
LCD and Operation Panel
If you forward the data to the USB-connected computer: The Scan standby screen is displayed.
Go to step 3.
Note If you forward the data to the network-connected computer: The screen for selecting to which you save the data is displayed.
Note Select the computer to forward the scanned data following the procedure below.
Select
PC, then press the OK button.
Use the ![UP](/library/attachments/embedded/5894_image_11.gif)
button to select the computer to forward the scanned data, then press the OK button.
The Scan standby screen is displayed.
Note If you select Local (USB) on the Select PC screen, the data is forwarded to the USB-connected computer.
When you forward the scanned data to the computer using WSD (one of the network protocols supported in Windows 7 and Windows Vista), select Enable for WSD scan from this device on WSD setting on Other settings in LAN settings under Device settings.
If you press the left Function button, the machine starts searching for the connected computers again.
Use the ![LEFT](/library/attachments/embedded/5894_image_16.gif)
button to select the document type for Doc.type.
Note
Auto scan This item is available only when the machine is connected to the computer using a USB cable.
The machine detects the type of the originals automatically and the image is forwarded in the optimized size, resolution and data format.
Important You can select Auto scan only when you forward the scanned data to the USB-connected computer.
Load originals properly according to their type; otherwise, some originals may not be scanned properly.
For details on how to load the original:
Loading Originals
The following items can be scanned:
Photos, postcards, visiting cards, magazines, newspapers, documents, BD/DVD/CDs
The following items cannot be scanned properly.
A4 sized photos
Documents smaller than 5 inches x 7 inches (127 mm x 178 mm) such as a paperback with its backbone cut off
Originals on thin white paper
Long and narrow originals such as panoramic photographs
Document Scans the original on the platen glass as a document data applying the settings specified in Scan settings.
Photo Scans the original on the platen glass as a photo data applying the settings specified in Scan settings.
Press the right Function button to adjust the settings as necessary.
Setting Items on the Operation Panel of the Machine
Load the original on the platen glass.
Loading Originals
Note Press the Color button for color scanning, or the Black button for black & white scanning.
Note If you select JPEG or TIFF for Format on the scan setting screen:
The machine starts scanning and scanned data is forwarded to the computer.
When you select PDF or Compact PDF for Format on the scan setting screen:
The confirmation screen asking you if you continue scanning is displayed after scanning is complete.
If you continue scanning, load the original on the platen glass and start scanning.
If you do not continue scanning, press the left Function button. The scanned data is forwarded to the computer.
Scanned data is forwarded to the computer according to the settings specified in Canon IJ Scan Utility.
Remove the original on the platen glass after scanning is complete.
Important
When the program selection screen is displayed:
If you are using Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista:
The program selection screen may be displayed after pressing the Color or Black button. In this case, select Canon IJ Scan Utility and click OK.
If you are using Windows XP:
The program selection screen may be displayed after pressing the Color or Black button for the first time. In this case, specify Canon IJ Scan Utility as the application software to use, select Always use this program for this action, then click OK. From the next time, Canon IJ Scan Utility is automatically started.
If you want to scan originals with advanced settings, or if you want to edit or print the scanned images:
If you scan originals from a computer using My Image Garden, My Image Garden enables you to edit the scanned images, such as optimizing or trimming.
In addition, you can edit or print the scanned images using the compatible application software to make better use of them.
Scanning Photos and Documents
NoteYou can use a WIA-compliant application software and the Control Panel (Windows XP only) to scan originals with this machine.
If you want to convert a scanned document to text:
Extracting Text from Scanned Images (OCR)