Canon CanoScan 9950F Quick Start Manual

Canon canoscan 9950f: quick start
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Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide
Be sure to install the software programs before connecting the scanner
to the computer!
Please read this guide before operating this scanner. After you finish reading this guide, store it in
a safe place for future reference.
Setup and Scanning
Try the Additional Features
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Summary of Contents for Canon CanoScan 9950F

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Be sure to install the software programs before connecting the scanner to the computer! Please read this guide before operating this scanner. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference. Setup and Scanning...
  • Page 2: Arcsoft Photostudio

    Adobe Acrobat Reader should be installed on your computer. The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. Use of a shielded cable with the ferrite core(s) provided with the scanner is necessary to comply with the technical requirements of the EMC Directive.
  • Page 3: Check The Package Contents

    It also works with the scanner buttons. ArcSoft PhotoStudio (35 MB / 20 MB) - Image Editing Program It allows you to load images from the scanner, edit and retouch them, and apply special effects and enhancements. ScanSoft OmniPage SE* (90 MB / 80 MB) - OCR (Optical Character Recognition) Program It converts characters scanned from a book, magazine or newspaper into text data for editing or digital transmission.
  • Page 4: Install The Software

    Install the Software (Windows) Install the Software • If you are running Windows XP or Windows 2000 Professional with multiple user accounts, you should log on with an administrator user name when installing or uninstalling software programs. Turn the computer on. If the "Found New Hardware Wizard"...
  • Page 5: Macintosh

    Install the Software Turn the computer on. Make sure to log in with the first created administrator to install the software. You cannot install the software when logged in using added administrator accounts. Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in the drive.
  • Page 6: Unlock The Scanning Unit

    • Do not tilt the scanner more than 90 degrees from horizontal when releasing the lock. • When locking the scanner, do not lift up the back and tilt the front (scanner button location) downward. You may be unable to set the lock.
  • Page 7: Connect The Scanner

    • When the scanner is connected to the USB 1.1 port on Windows XP, do not worry if the "HI-SPEED USB Device Plugged into non-HI-SPEED USB Hub" message appears. You can operate the scanner in this condition without problems.
  • Page 8: Try Scanning

    Try Scanning Try Scanning The following steps explain how to scan with ArcSoft PhotoStudio. Place a photo or a picture on the glass by aligning its top edge with the alignment mark, and close the document cover. Windows Select [Start], [Programs] or [All Programs], [ArcSoft PhotoStudio 5.5] and [PhotoStudio 5.5].
  • Page 9 Click the [File] menu and choose [Select Source]. Select your scanner model name and click the [Select] button for Windows or the [OK] button for Macintosh. • After the first time, you do not need to adjust this setting from the second time onward with the same scanner.
  • Page 10 (Windows) or (Macintosh) in the PhotoStudio window to close it. • If the scanner does not perform as described above, read the "Troubleshooting" section of the Scanning Guide (HTML format manual). • For details about the bundled software programs, read the Scanning Guide or the User Guides (PDF format manuals) for each software program on the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM.
  • Page 11: Using The Scanner Buttons

    Using the Scanner Buttons You can use the four convenient buttons on the front of the scanner to scan and perform related tasks easily with a single touch of the button. Place a photo or a picture on the scanner before pressing a button.
  • Page 12: Scanning Film

    Scanning Film Scanning Film You can scan 35 mm films (strips or slides), 120 (strips or single frame) and 4"x5" films with this scanner. Positioning the Film Use the following procedures to insert the film into the Film Guide. • Make sure that the FAU Cable is connected to the FAU connector on the back of the scanner.
  • Page 13 35mm Slides Align the Film Guide’s tab with the FILM symbol on the document glass of the scanner. Place a slide or slides face down (correctly viewed from below) in the Film Guide as shown in the diagram to the right.
  • Page 14 Film Holder. 4" x 5" Format Film Align the Film Guide’s tab with the FILM symbol on the document glass of the scanner. 120 Format Film (Single Frame) Use this method to scan single frames.
  • Page 15 Scanning Film The following steps explain how to scan 35 mm film strips with ArcSoft PhotoStudio. Use ScanGear CS's Advanced Mode to scan 120 or 4" x 5" format films. Start ArcSoft PhotoStudio. Refer to step 2 on page 8. Start ScanGear CS.
  • Page 16 Click close box (Windows) or • If the scanner does not perform as described above, read the "Troubleshooting" section of the Scanning Guide (HTML format manual). • For details about the bundled software programs, read the Scanning Guide or the User Guides (PDF format manuals) for each software program on the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM.
  • Page 17: Specifications

    Calibration processing time is not included. Note that Macintosh computers with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface expansion cards are not supported. AC adapter type varies according to the region in which the scanner is purchased. • Specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 18: System Information

    • After upgrading to Windows XP, reinstall ScanGear CS and CanoScan Toolbox according to the steps on page 4. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Canon Inc. has determined that this model meets the ENERGY STAR Program for energy efficiency. The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment.

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