Scanning with the WIA (Windows Image Acquisition) Driver - GX7020

Article ID: ART179932 | Date published: 06/14/2021 | Date last updated: 06/28/2021
 

Description

Learn how to scan documents and photos with the WIA (Windows Image Acquisition) driver on the MAXIFY GX7020.

Solution

Scanning with the WIA Driver

You can scan an item from a WIA (Windows Image Acquisition)-compliant application.

The procedure varies depending on the application. The following procedures are examples only.

Refer to the application's manual for details.

 Some applications do not support continuous scanning from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder). Refer to the application's manual for details.

  • Follow these steps to enable scanning over a network.

    • Windows 10 / Windows 8.1:

      1. Right-click the Start menu, and then select File Explorer > Network.

      2. In the Network menu of the displayed screen, select Add devices and printers.

      3. In the screen for adding a device, select XXX_MAC address (where "XXX" is model name), and then click Next.

    • Windows 7:

      1. From the Start menu, select Computer > Network.

      2. Right-click XXX_MAC address (where "XXX" is model name) in the displayed screen, then select Install.

      The setting may have been completed already depending on your environment. In that case, Uninstall appears.

 

Scanning with WIA Driver 2.0

The following is an example of scanning using "Windows Fax and Scan."

  1. Place items on the platen (scanner glass) or in the ADF (Auto Document Feeder).

  2. Select New on the File menu of "Windows Fax and Scan," then click Scan....

    The scan setting screen appears.

     If you have more than one scanner or printer, a scanner selection screen may appear. Double-click the scanner you want to use.

    • For a USB connection: Canon XXX series (where "XXX" is the model name)

    • For a network connection: XXX series_MAC address (where "XXX" is the model name)

  3. Specify the settings:

    Scanner

    The currently set product name is displayed. To change the scanner, click Change... and select the product you want to use.

    Profile

    Select Photo (Default) or Documents according to the type of item to be scanned. To save a new Profile, select Add profile.... You can specify the details in the Add New Profile dialog box.

    Source

    Select a scanner type. To scan from the platen (scanner glass), select Flatbed. To scan from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder), select Feeder (Scan one side) or Feeder (Scan both sides).

    Paper size

    Select the paper size. Paper size can be set only when Source is Feeder (Scan one side) or Feeder (Scan both sides).

    Color format

    Select the color mode in which to scan the item.

    File type

    Select a data format from BMP, JPEG, PNG, and TIFF.

    Resolution (DPI)

    Enter the resolution. Specify a value between 50 dpi and 600 dpi.

     When using the scanner or printer with network connection, the following resolutions can be specified.

    150 dpi / 300 dpi / 600 dpi

    Brightness

    Move the slider to adjust the brightness. Move it to the left to darken and right to brighten the image. You can also enter a value (-100 to 100).

    Contrast

    Move the slider to adjust the contrast. Moving it to the left will decrease the contrast of the image, thus softening the image. Moving it to the right will increase the contrast of the image, thus sharpening the image. You can also enter a value (-100 to 100).

    Preview or scan images as separate files

    Select this checkbox to preview or scan multiple images as separate files.

     When using the printer with a network connection, you can't specify Brightness, Contrast, and Preview or scan images as separate files.

  4. Click Preview to preview the image.

    The preview image appears on the right.

     With a network connection, scan without preview when scanning documents from the ADF. If you preview, place the document again and scan.
    If there is document left in the ADF after previewing, press the OK button on the operation panel and remove the document.

  5. Click Scan.

    Scanning starts, then the scanned image appears in the application.

 

Scanning with WIA Driver 1.0

The following is an example of scanning using "Paint."

  1. Place items on the platen (scanner glass) or in the ADF (Auto Document Feeder).

  2. Click From scanner or camera from the File menu of Paint. (Select the command to scan an item in the application.)

     If you have more than one scanner or printer, a scanner selection screen may appear. Double-click the scanner you want to use.

    • For a USB connection: Canon XXX series (where "XXX" is the model name)

    • For a network connection: XXX series_MAC address (where "XXX" is the model name)

  3. Select the paper source and type of picture according to the item to be scanned.

    To scan from the platen (scanner glass), select Flatbed. To scan from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder), select Document Feeder.

    Select the type of picture from Color picture, Grayscale picture, Black and white picture or text, and Custom Settings.

     When using the printer with a network connection, the options for the type of picture may differ from those displayed with a USB connection.

     To scan with the values previously set in Adjust the quality of the scanned picture, select Custom Settings.

     Selecting Document Feeder for Paper source enables you to select Page size.

  4. Click Adjust the quality of the scanned picture and set the preferences as required.

    Brightness

    Move the slider to adjust the brightness. Move it to the left to darken and right to brighten the image. You can also enter a value (-127 to 127).

    Contrast

    Move the slider to adjust the contrast. Moving it to the left will decrease the contrast of the image, thus softening the image. Moving it to the right will increase the contrast of the image, thus sharpening the image. You can also enter a value (-127 to 127).

    Resolution (DPI)

    Enter the resolution. Specify a value between 50 dpi and 600 dpi.

     When using the scanner or printer with network connection, the following resolutions can be specified.
    150 dpi / 300 dpi / 600 dpi

    Picture type

    Select the type of scan you want for your item.

    Reset

    Click to restore the original settings.

     When using the printer with network a connection, you can't specify Brightness and Contrast.

  5. Click Preview to preview the image.

    The preview image appears on the right. Drag to specify the scan area.

     With a network connection, scan without preview when scanning documents from the ADF. If you preview, place the document again and scan.
    If there is document left in the ADF after previewing, press the OK button on the operation panel and remove the document.

  6. Click Scan.

    Scanning starts, then the scanned image appears in the application.

If your product issue was not resolved after following the steps above, or if you require additional help, please create or log in to your Canon Account to see your technical support options.

Or if you still need help, visit our Canon Community by clicking the button below to get answers:

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