IJ Scan Utility Lite (macOS) - Image Stitch - G2270

Article ID: ART181407 | Date published: 02/07/2023 | Date last updated: 02/08/2023
 

Description

Learn how to use IJ Scan Utility Lite for macOS® to scan an image larger than the platen of the PIXMA G2270.

Solution

You can scan the left and right halves of an item larger than the platen and combine them back into one image. Items up to approximately twice as large as the platen are supported.

 The following explains how to scan from the item to be placed on the left side.

  1. Start IJ Scan Utility Lite.

  2. To set item type, resolution, and PDF settings, select Settings..., and then set each item in Settings (Scanning from a Computer) Dialog.

     Once settings are made in the Settings (Scan and Stitch) dialog, the same settings can be used for scanning from the next time.

     In the Settings (Scan and Stitch) dialog, set image processing settings such as show-through reduction and moire pattern reduction, set where to save the scanned images, and more, as needed.

    When setting is completed, select OK.

  3. Select Stitch icon Stitch in the IJ Scan Utility Lite main screen.

    The Image Stitch window appears.

  4. In Select Output Size, select an output size according to the paper size.

    Select Output Size

    B4 (B5 x 2)

    Scans the left and right halves of a B4 size item separately.

    A3 (A4 x 2)

    Scans the left and right halves of an A3 size item separately.

    11 x 17 (Letter x 2)

    Scans the left and right halves of an item twice as large as Letter size separately.

    Full Platen x 2

    Scans the left and right halves of an item twice as large as the platen separately.

  5. Make sure that Scan from Left is selected in Scan Direction.

  6. Place the item's side that is to be displayed on the left side of the screen (1) face-down on the platen.

    Align the upper corner of the item with the corner at the arrow (alignment mark) of the platen.

    Align the upper corner of the left side of the item with the arrow

  7. Select Start Scanning Image 1.

    The first item is scanned and appears in 1.

     To cancel the scan, select Cancel.

  8. Rotate the item 180 degrees, and then align the lower corner of the side that is to be displayed on the right side of the screen (2) with the corner at the arrow (alignment mark) of the platen.

    Align the lower corner of the left side of the item with the arrow

  9. Select Start Scanning Image 2.

    The second item is scanned and appears in 2.

     To cancel the scan, select Cancel.

  10. Adjust the scanned images as required.

    Use (Toolbar) to rotate or zoom in/out, or drag the images to adjust their positions.

     Select the Adjust cropping frames checkbox to specify the area to be saved.

     To scan an item again, select the image in the Preview area or the thumbnail at the top of the screen, then select Delete icon (Delete). The selected image is deleted, allowing you to scan the item again.

  11. Select Save.

    The combined image is saved.

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.

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