Uninstalling the Driver and/or Software (4400F, 8600F, LiDE 70, LiDE 600F)

Uninstalling Scanner Driver (ScanGear)

Quit all running applications before uninstalling the software. Make sure to disconnect the scanner.

<Windows>

1. Click the [Start] menu and select [(All) Programs] - [(your scanner model)], and click [Uninstall].
2. When the confirmation message is displayed, click [Execute] - [Yes].
3. When the uninstallation is completed, click [Finish].
4. Restart the computer.

The scanner driver is uninstalled.

Click here for instructions on reinstalling the driver / software.

<Macintosh>

1. On your hard drive, open [Library] - [Image Capture] - [TWAIN Data Sources] folders, and then drag the [(your scanner model).ds] icon to the Trash icon in the Dock.
2. Restart the computer.

The scanner driver is uninstalled.

Click here for instructions on reinstalling the driver / software.

Uninstalling CanoScan Toolbox

<Windows>

1. Click the [Start] menu and select [(All) Programs] - [Canon Utilities] - [CanoScan Toolbox 5.0], and click [CanoScan Toolbox 5.0 Uninstall].
2. When the confirmation message is displayed, click [Yes].
3. When the uninstallation is completed, click [OK].
4. Restart the computer.

CanoScan Toolbox is uninstalled.

Click here for instructions on reinstalling the driver / software.

<Macintosh>

1. On your hard drive, open [Applications] - [Canon Utilities] folders, and then drag the [CanoScan Toolbox 5.0] folder to the [Trash].
2. Drag the [CanoScan Toolbox 5.0] icon on the Desktop to the [Trash] icon.
3. Restart the computer.

CanoScan Toolbox is uninstalled.

Click here for instructions on reinstalling the driver / software.

Uninstalling the on-screen manual

When uninstalling the on-screen manual, (View Scanning Guide) button of ScanGear and CanoScan Toolbox will be disabled.

<Windows>

1. Click the [Start] menu and select [(All) Programs] - [Canon (your scanner model) Manual], and click [Uninstall].
2. On the confirmation screen, click [OK].

The on-screen manual is uninstalled.

<Macintosh>

1. On your hard drive, open [Library] - [Application Support] - [Canon] - [ScanGear] - [Resources] - [Help], and then drag the help files to the [Trash].
2. Drag the [(your scanner model) On-screen Manual] icon on the desktop to the [Trash].

The on-screen manual is uninstalled.

Click here for instructions on reinstalling the driver / software.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Installing the Driver / Software (Windows & Mac)

Do NOT connect the scanner to a computer before installing the software. If you connect the scanner and the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click [Cancel]. Quit all running applications before installation, including anti-virus software. For Windows 2000/XP, log in as an administrator to install the software

1. Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in the drive. The CanoScan Setup Utility program starts.
   
   For Macintosh: Double-click the [Setup] icon. Enter the administrator ID and password on the authentication dialog box.
   
2. Click [Easy Install] on the main menu.
   
3. Click [Install] to start the installation.
   Carefully read the on-screen instructions to perform the installation. All the software programs and on-screen manuals will be installed on your computer.
   
4. When the Information dialog is displayed, click [ok] to restart your computer.
   
   For Macintosh: Skip this step and go to step 5.
   
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to register your product.
   
6. When the installation is complete, click [Exit].
   
   For Macintosh: Click [Restart] to restart your computer.
   
7. After restarting, remove the CD-ROM from the drive and store it in a safe place.