What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)?
ScanGear (scanner driver) is software required for scanning documents, photos or film (dependent on the model). It enables you to specify the output size and make image corrections when scanning.
ScanGear can be started from MP Navigator EX or from other applications that are compatible with a standard interface called TWAIN. (ScanGear is a TWAIN-compatible driver.)
In addition to the TWAIN driver, Canon may also provide a WIA driver for Windows 7 / Windows Vista; or, an ICA driver for Mac OS X 10.7.x / Mac OS X 10.6.x.
What You Can Do with This Software
This software enables you to preview scan results or set document type and output size, etc. when scanning documents, photos and film (dependent on the model). It is useful when you want to scan in a specific color tone, as it allows you to make various corrections and adjust brightness, contrast, etc.
Where You Can Obtain This Software
ScanGear comes with the Setup CD-ROM that came with your Canon multifunction printer or scanner. If you do not have the Setup CD-ROM, or if your computer does not have an optical drive, you can download the drivers for your product from our website. Click here for instructions.
Screens
There are three modes: Basic Mode, Advanced Mode, and Auto Scan Mode (dependent on the model).
Switch modes by clicking a tab on the upper right of the screen.
The screenshot, in the above illustration, may differ from your ScanGear interface.
Note:
Basic Mode
Use the Basic Mode tab to scan easily by following three simple on-screen steps ( 
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, and 
).
The screenshot, in the above illustration, may differ from your ScanGear interface.
Advanced Mode
Use the Advanced Mode tab to specify color mode, output resolution, image brightness, color tone, etc. when scanning.
The screenshot, in the above illustration, may differ from your ScanGear interface.
Auto Scan Mode
Use the Auto Scan Mode tab to scan easily by simply placing the document on the Platen and clicking Scan.
The screenshot, in the above illustration, may differ from your ScanGear interface.
