You can forward the scanned data to the computer using the operation panel of the machine.

The machine detects the type of the originals loaded on the platen glass automatically and the image is forwarded to the computer in the optimized size and resolution.

• You can forward the scanned data to the computer only when the machine is connected to the computer via USB.

• Load originals properly according to their type; otherwise, some originals may not be scanned properly.

  For details on how to load the original on the platen glass:

  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

Before forwarding scanned data to the computer, confirm the following:

• ScanGear (scanner driver) is installed.

  If ScanGear (scanner driver) is not yet installed, insert the Setup CD-ROM into the computer's disc drive, then install ScanGear (scanner driver).

• 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.

• 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

  Note

  • When scanning with using the operation panel of the machine, the document type is automatically detected and the settings in document size and resolution are automatically set.

  1. Make sure that the machine is turned on.

  2. Load the original on the platen glass.

     Loading Originals

  3. Press the SCAN button.

     Scanning starts and the images are 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

     • The position or size of an image is not scanned correctly depending on the type of the original. In this case, refer to Settings Dialog to change the settings in Select Source: and Paper Size: of Canon IJ Scan Utility to match the original and scan it using Canon IJ Scan Utility.

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