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Canon Color Image Scanner
CanoScan N650U/N656U/N1220U
Getting
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Use of a shielded cable is necessary to comply with the technical
Warning
When you use this product, you should pay attention to the following legal issues:
• Scanning of certain documents, such as bank notes (bank bills), government bonds
and public certificates, may be prohibited by law and may result in criminal and/or
civil liability.
• You may be required under law to obtain authorization from a person possessing
copyrights or other legal rights to the item being scanned.
If you are uncertain of the legality of scanning any particular item, you should consult
your legal adviser in advance.
• CanoScan, ScanGear and Canon Plug-in Module are trademarks of Canon Inc.
• Adobe, Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
• Macintosh, Power Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
• iMac is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and
other countries.
• OmniPage Pro and OmniPage SE are trademarks of Caere Corporation.
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies.
Copyright © 2000 Canon Inc. All rights reserved.
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N650U/N656U/N1220U Getting Started
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  • Page 1 If you are uncertain of the legality of scanning any particular item, you should consult your legal adviser in advance. • CanoScan, ScanGear and Canon Plug-in Module are trademarks of Canon Inc. • Adobe, Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

  • Page 2: How To Make Best Use Of The Manuals

    How to Make Best Use of the Manuals Thank you for purchasing a CanoScan N650U/N656U/N1220U color image scanner. This Getting Started guide explains the necessary steps to connect the scanner to your computer and begin scanning. We recommend that you carefully read this entire guide to learn the proper procedures to avoid malfunctions.

  • Page 3: Features Of The Canoscan N650U/N656U/N1220U

    Features of the CanoScan N650U/N656U/N1220U This scanner is a flatbed color scanner with an optical resolution of 600 dpi (CanoScan N650U/N656U) or 1200 dpi (CanoScan N1220U). It incorporates the following features. Simple USB Connection, No AC Adapter Required Scanner draws power via a single USB cable, dispensing with AC adapters.

  • Page 4: System Requirements

    System Requirements The following requirements must be met to operate the scanner. Windows Computer: IBM AT/PC compatible with built-in USB ports Operating System: Windows 98/Windows 2000 Professional CPU: Pentium or later RAM: 32 MB or more (64 MB or more recommended) Display: 256 colors or more (High Color or more recommended), 800 x 600 pixels...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents How to Make Best Use of the Manuals ............... 2 Features of the CanoScan N650U/N656U/N1220U ..........3 System Requirements .................... 4 Safety Precautions ....................7 Setup and Operating Conditions ................. 9 Setting Up the Scanner CHAPTER 1 1.
  • Page 6 Appendices Before Transporting the Scanner ..........62 Care and Maintenance ..............63 Major Specifications ..............64 System Information ..............65 Conventions Used in the Guide Important information is indicated by the following symbols. This symbol indicates precautions that must be taken when operating the equipment.

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    - metallic objects, such as necklaces - containers with liquid, such as cups, vases and flower pots If any of these objects or liquids enter the equipment, immedi- ately unplug the USB cable and contact your retailer or Canon Customer Support Help Desk. CAUTION •...

  • Page 8: About The Power Supply

    • If you hear unusual noises, see smoke, feel excessive heat or smell anything unusual, immediately unplug the USB cable and contact your retailer or Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Continued use may result in fires or electrical shock. • Do not use flammable sprays near this equipment. Also do not spill water, liquids, or flammable liquids on the equipment.

  • Page 9: Setup And Operating Conditions

    Setup and Operating Conditions In order to use this scanner safely, please obey the following warnings at all times. • Please use in an area where the following temperature and humid- ity conditions can be met. Surrounding temperature: 5 degrees - 35 degrees C (41 degrees - 95 degrees F) Surrounding humidity: 10% - 90% RH (without condensations) •...

  • Page 10: Setting Up The Scanner

    CHAPTER 1 Setting Up the Scanner Do not immediately connect the scanner to the computer after removing it from the package. First inspect the package contents and then release the lock that protected the scanner during transport. Failure to release the lock may damage the scanner. 1.

  • Page 11: Inspecting The Package Contents

    1. Inspecting the Package Contents After opening the box, inspect its contents. Scanner Unit and Accessories Scanner Unit USB interface cable Connects the scanner to a computer or USB device. Software and Documents • CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM Contains the scanning software, software manuals and reader software for the manuals.

  • Page 12: Components Guide

    2. Components Guide Document Cover Holds documents in place Scanning Unit Core component of the scanner, comprising the light source and sensing units (Usually found at the front of the scanner) Document Glass Alignment Mark Place documents Align document here edges here Start Button Starts the accompanying software,...

  • Page 13: Unlock The Scanning Unit

    3. Unlock the Scanning Unit The scanner is shipped with the scanning unit locked to prevent damage during transport. You must unlock it to use the scanner. • Make sure to unlock the scanner before plugging the USB cable into the computer’s USB port. If left locked, a malfunction or problems may occur.

  • Page 14: Using The Windows Platform

    CHAPTER 2 Using the Windows Platform Users of Macintosh computers should skip to Chapter 3, Using the Macintosh Platform, on page 32. This chapter explains the procedures for using the scanner with Windows 98. To use the scanner with the Windows platform, read the instructions in this chapter to first connect it to a computer, then install the driver software and finally install the bundled application programs.

  • Page 15: Connecting To The Computer

    1. Connecting to the Computer With the Windows platform, the first step is to connect the scanner to the computer. Please position the scanner in a safe and stable location as described in Setup and Operating Conditions (p. 9). ○ ○...
  • Page 16 • The scanner is powered directly by the USB port. The USB port must provide a power supply of 500 mA. If you plug the scanner into the USB port on a keyboard or other USB device, the scanner may not be properly detected by the computer. Attach the scanner directly to a USB port on the computer or to a 500 mA self-powered USB hub.

  • Page 17: Installing The Driver Software

    2. Installing the Driver Software Start by installing ScanGear CS-U, the driver software required to operate the scanner. Without this program, the computer will not correctly detect the scanner and you will not be able to scan images. Make sure that you install this software with the procedures below.
  • Page 18 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Click the [Next] button. ○ ○ ○...
  • Page 19 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Click the [Browse...] button. ○ ○ ○...
  • Page 20 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 11. When [CanoScan N650U/N656U] or [CanoScan N1220U] appears, click the [Next] button.
  • Page 21 What to Do if the Windows 98 CD-ROM Is Required ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...

  • Page 22: Installing The Application Software

    3. Installing the Application Software After you have installed the driver software (ScanGear CS-U), you can continue by installing the application software programs. List of Software to be Installed The following software programs will be installed onto your computer. (The number followed by an MB [Approx. 00 MB] refers to the amount of free space required to install the program on your computer’s hard drive.) •...
  • Page 23 Installation Procedures ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Remove the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM from the drive once and replace it again.
  • Page 24 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Click the [Start Installation] button at the bottom right of the window.
  • Page 25 • Manually install the software if the CanoScan Setup Utility menu window does not display and you cannot follow the prescribed installation procedures. Click the [Start] button, select [Run] and type one of the command lines below into the box. [D:] is an example of a CD-ROM drive name.

  • Page 26: Testing The Scanner Operation

    4. Testing the Scanner Operation The following instructions show you how to test the scanner and experiment with two software programs. You will use ScanGear Toolbox CS and ScanGear CS-U. • The ScanGear CS-U driver software can also be called a TWAIN driver.
  • Page 27 Starting ScanGear CS-U ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Click the [Save] button on the toolbar. The ScanGear CS-U window will display.
  • Page 28 • Calibration is an adjustment process (taking approximately 1 minute) that allows the scanner to select the correct white balance for reproducing the colors of the scanned item. It will commence when the scanner is connected or used for the first time.
  • Page 29 Performing the Final Scan ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Click the [Scan] button. The scanner will start the final scan.
  • Page 30 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Double-click the [My Documents] folder. ○ ○...
  • Page 31 Precautions for Scanning at High Resolutions Please note that file sizes increase almost exponentially as the resolution is raised when scanning in color mode. Scanning at high resolutions may require more time for scanning and image processing. You are recommended to avoid raising the resolution beyond the minimum requirement to scan in color mode.

  • Page 32: Using The Macintosh Platform

    CHAPTER 3 Using the Macintosh Platform Windows users should read Chapter 2, Using the Windows Platform, on page 14. To use the scanner with a Macintosh, follow the instructions in this chapter to first install the software and then connect the scanner to the computer. If you are using the scanner with an unaltered first-generation iMac (Bondi blue iMac), you will need to update the firmware and system and possibly upgrade the Mac OS.

  • Page 33: Installing The Software

    • Adobe Acrobat Reader Approx. 8 MB The reader program for the electronic manuals (read on the computer screen not from paper) for the following programs: Canon Plug-in Module CS-U, CanoScan Toolbox CS, PhotoStudio 2000, PhotoBase and OmniPage SE. • You must have approximately 56 MB of free hard disk space to install all the programs.

  • Page 34: Macintosh Computer

    Installation Procedures • Install the software first before connecting the scanner to the Macintosh computer. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...
  • Page 35 Programs that have the [√] mark removed by clicking them will not be installed. Please note that Canon Plug-in Module CS-U, PhotoStudio 2000, CanoScan Toolbox CS are required to operate the scanner.
  • Page 36 To install Adobe Acrobat Reader: [Adobe Acrobat® Reader]-[English]-[Reader 4.05 Installer] To install Canon Plug-in Module CS-U: [Canon Plug-in Module Installer] • Install Canon Plug-in Module CS-U last. Install a copy of it into each application program’s folder. You must restart the computer after installation.

  • Page 37: Connecting To The Computer

    2. Connecting to the Computer Now that the software has been installed, you may connect the scanner to the computer. Please position the scanner in a safe and stable location as described in Setup and Operating Conditions (p. 9). ○ ○...
  • Page 38 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Connect the scanner to the computer with the supplied USB cable.

  • Page 39: Testing The Scanner Operation

    You will use CanoScan Toolbox CS and Canon Plug-in Module CS-U. • Canon Plug-in Module CS-U is a plug-in module and cannot be started by itself. It has to be operated from an application program such as PhotoStudio 2000 or CanoScan Toolbox CS.
  • Page 40 ○ ○ Click the [Scan] button on the toolbar. Canon Plug-in Module CS-U will display. Previewing the Image The preview scan is a quick trial scan used to confirm the positioning, size and coloring of the item. Place an item on the scanner and preview the image approximately as it will be scanned.
  • Page 41 • Calibration is an adjustment process (taking approximately 1 minute) that allows the scanner to select the correct white balance for reproducing the colors of the scanned item. It will commence when the scanner is connected or used for the first time.

  • Page 42: Editing Window

    Performing the Final Scan ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Click the [Scan] button. The scanner will start the final scan.
  • Page 43 [Save] button. This saves the file in the specified folder. • For Canon Plug-in Module CS-U operating details, please read Using Canon Plug-in Module CS-U on page 48 or the Canon Plug-in Module CS-U User’s Guide (electronic manual).
  • Page 44 Precautions for Scanning at High Resolutions Please note that file sizes increase almost exponentially as the resolution is raised when scanning in color mode. Scanning at high resolutions may require more time for scanning and image processing. You are recommended to avoid raising the resolution beyond the minimum requirement to scan in color mode.

  • Page 45: Guide To The Software

    This chapter contains introductions to the bundled software programs and instructions for the electronic manuals. 1. Using ScanGear CS-U ........... 46 2. Using Canon Plug-in Module CS-U ......48 3. Scanning with ScanGear Toolbox CS ......50 4. Scanning with CanoScan Toolbox CS ......

  • Page 46: Using Scangear Cs-U

    1. Using ScanGear CS-U ScanGear CS-U is the specialized driver for Windows that allows you to scan and load images from the scanner. It cannot be used as a stand-alone program. And must be started within an application program. It is also called a TWAIN driver (see the next page for information about TWAIN drivers).
  • Page 47 ScanGear CS-U Features • Scan with the optimal settings just by selecting an image type to suit your purposes in the Simple Mode • Adjust various settings, such as the color mode, resolution, color balance and brightness, in the Advanced Mode •...

  • Page 48: Using Canon Plug-In Module Cs-U

    2. Using Canon Plug-in Module CS-U Canon Plug-in Module CS-U is the specialized Macintosh driver that allows you to scan and load images from the scanner. It cannot be used as a stand-alone program and must be started from within an application program. It is also called a plug-in module (see the next page for information about plug-in modules).
  • Page 49 PhotoStudio 2000). It may be called a plug-in or plug-in module. • Canon Plug-in Module CS-U is not a stand-alone program that can be started by itself. It is used as a plug-in program. In this case, start an application program first, then select [CanonPI CS-U 3.8.0...] from within the program.

  • Page 50: Scanning With Scangear Toolbox Cs

    3. Scanning with ScanGear Toolbox CS ScanGear Toolbox CS is a convenient program that works with the start button at the front of the scanner to scan images, copy (print), attach images to email messages or faxes, or save images in a few simple steps. You can also preset it to perform functions just by pressing the scanner’s start button.

  • Page 51: Starting Scangear Toolbox Cs

    How to Use ScanGear Toolbox CS Starting ScanGear Toolbox CS Press the start button at the front of the scanner. How to Use the Functions Click a button on the toolbar. How to View the Electronic Manual Place the CD-ROM in the drive, click [View the Electronic Manuals] and click [ScanGear Toolbox CS].
  • Page 52 ScanGear Toolbox CS Settings You can make scanning simpler by setting ScanGear Toolbox CS in the following way. This example shows PhotoStudio 2000 being used without displaying the ScanGear CS-U window. The scan can be performed simply by pressing the start button at the front of the scanner. To Scan without Displaying the ScanGear CS-U Window 1 Click the [Settings] button on the toolbar to display the ScanGear Toolbox CS Settings dialog.
  • Page 53 To Scan Simply by Pressing the Scanner’s Start Button To set ScanGear Toolbox CS to start scanning when the start button is pushed, perform the following steps in addition to the 5 steps above. 1 Click the [Settings] button on the toolbar to display the ScanGear Toolbox CS Settings dialog again.

  • Page 54: Scanning With Canoscan Toolbox Cs

    Scans an image and sends it to a printer Scans an image and attaches it to a fax message Starts Canon Plug-in Module CS-U • To use the fax function, a fax modem must be connected, generic faxing software or the bundled fax software must be installed and the system enabled for sending faxes.

  • Page 55: Scanning With Arcsoft Photostudio 2000

    1. Open the [ArcSoft PhotoStudio] folder and double-click the [PhotoStudio™] icon. PhotoStudio will start. 2. Open the [File] menu and select [Acquire] and [CanonPI CS-U 3.8.0...]. Canon Plug-in Module CS-U will start and display its control panel. How to View the Electronic Manual Place the CD-ROM in the drive, click [View the Electronic Manuals] and click [PhotoStudio 2000].

  • Page 56: Scanning With Arcsoft Photobase

    1. Open the [ArcSoft PhotoBase] folder and double-click the [ArcSoft PhotoBase] icon. PhotoBase will start. 2. Open the [File] menu and select [Import] and [CanonPI CS-U 3.8.0...]. Canon Plug-in Module CS-U will start and display its control panel. How to View the Electronic Manual Place the CD-ROM in the drive, click [View the Electronic Manuals] and click [PhotoBase].

  • Page 57: Scanning With Caere Omnipage

    Settings]. In the [Process] tab, select [Scan Image]. • When you install Caere OmniPage Pro, the Add Scanner Wizard will display. Choose the [CanoScan N650U/N656U] or [CanoScan N1220U] option. This instructs Caere OmniPage Pro to select the correct scanner for scanning.
  • Page 58 [OCR(400dpi)] or [OCR(600dpi)] as the output device. Click the [Scan] button. The scanned image will display in OmniPage Pro. • You must have previously selected Canon Plug-in Module CS-U as the scanner driver. To do this, open the [Settings] menu and select [Settings Panel] or [Select Scanner].

  • Page 59: Viewing Electronic Manuals With Adobe Acrobat Reader

    The CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM contains the following electronic manuals. • ScanGear CS-U User’s Guide (Windows) • ScanGear Toolbox CS User’s Guide (Windows) • Canon Plug-in Module CS-U User’s Guide (Macintosh) • CanoScan Toolbox CS User’s Guide (Macintosh) • PhotoStudio 2000 User’s Guide •...

  • Page 60: Adobe Acrobat Reader

    ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Select the manual you wish to view. Adobe Acrobat Reader will automatically start and display the manual.

  • Page 61: Appendices

    APPENDICES Before Transporting the Scanner ..........62 Care and Maintenance ..............63 Major Specifications ..............64 System Information ..............65...

  • Page 62: Before Transporting The Scanner

    Before Transporting the Scanner Always lock the scanning unit by pushing the lock switch toward the lock mark before moving or transporting the scanner. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...

  • Page 63: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Clean off the dirt and dust that adheres to the exterior, document glass and document cover of the scanner during the course of ordinary operation using the following procedures. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...

  • Page 64: Major Specifications

    Major Specifications CanoScan N650U / CanoScan N656U / CanoScan N1220U Scanner Type Flatbed (stationary document type) Scanning Element CIS (contact image sensor) Light Source 3-color (RGB) LED Optical Resolution 600 x 1200 dpi (CanoScan N650U/N656U) 1200 x 2400 dpi (CanoScan N1220U)

  • Page 65: System Information

    (Replacement parts refer to any part that is required for the optimal operation of the equipment.) Date of Purchase: Dealer: Tel: Dealer Address: CanoScan N650U/N656U/N1220U Scanner Model: Serial Number (displayed on the back of the equipment): • About the Computer Used Manufacturer: Model:...
  • Page 66 2. The equipment and software described in this guide are subject to change without notice. 3. Notwithstanding the considerable care taken in preparing this guide, please note that Canon Inc. does not accept liability for any results arising from the operation of the equipment or software mentioned herein.

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