You can forward the 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 or LAN 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.
Flick the HOME screen, then tap
Scan.
Using the 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.
Tap
PC.
Tap the computer to forward the scanned data.
The Scan standby screen is displayed.
Note If you tap Local (USB) on the Select PC screen, the data is forwarded to the USB-connected computer.
If you tap Search again, the machine starts searching for the connected computers again.
Specify the settings as necessary.
Tap to select the document 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.
Tap to display Scan settings screen.
For details on the setting items:
Setting Items on the Operation Panel of the Machine
Tap to display how to load the original.
Tap to display the screen to select the destination.
Load the original on the platen glass.
Loading Originals
Touch 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, tap End. 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
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