Checking Your Operating Environment; Installing The Software; Installing The Scanning Utility - Canon imageFORMULA CR-L1 User Manual

Checking Your Operating Environment

The following computer system requirements are recommended for using the
CR-L1.
Operating Systems:
• Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64bit) SP1 or later
• Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64bit)
• Microsoft Windows 10 (32/64bit)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 or later
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2016
This is the environment as of July 2018.
For the latest software support information, go to the Products page on the
Canon website.
Specifications:
• CPU: Intel Core2 Duo 1.8 GHz or faster
• Memory: 1 GB or more
• USB 2.0 interface
Interface Cable
• Use the cable provided or a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface cable to connect to
the computer's USB port.
• Scanning speed may vary depending on the specifications of your computer.
IMPORTANT
• If you use the USB interface that was provided as standard with your computer:
• Use the most recently available USB 2.0 driver provided by Microsoft. Contact
your local authorized Canon dealer for more detailed information.
• Not all USB interfaces provided as standard with personal computers are
guaranteed. Contact your local authorized Canon dealer for more detailed
information.
• Scanning speeds are slower if your computer's standard USB interface is USB
1.1.
• You should use the USB cable originally bundled with the scanner or a Hi-Speed
USB 2.0 compatible cable.
• If the CPU, memory, interface card, and other specifications do not satisfy the
installation requirements, the scanning speed may be greatly reduced and
transmission may take longer.
• Even if the computer satisfies the recommended specifications, the scanning
speed may vary, depending on the scan settings.

Installing the Software

The following software applications are provided on the website.
There are 2 usable software applications.
For the latest software support information, go to the Products page on the
Canon website.
Canon Driver
The Canon Driver is the Canon original standard driver. You need this driver
to use the Scanning Utility.
Scanning Utility
Canon Scanning Utility is an application that provides scanning, file saving,
image viewing, printing, and various other functions. A dedicated scanner
driver is installed after you install the utility software.
IMPORTANT
• The Scanning Utility includes a device driver so that Windows can recognize the
CR-L1. Be sure to install the Scanning Utility before connecting the CR-L1 to the
computer.
• Some functions mentioned in this manual may not be operated in some
applications.

Installing the Scanning Utility

Follow the instructions below to install the Scanning Utility and the dedicated
driver.
NOTE
The dedicated scanner driver is installed after the Scanning Utility has been installed.
A
Turn ON your computer, and log on to Windows.
IMPORTANT
Be sure to log on as the Administrator.
B
Download usable software from the Canon Website.
After executing the downloaded file, follow the instructions on the screen
to complete the installation.
IMPORTANT
• The displayed screen, type, file name, and folder name will differ depending on
your environment or purpose. These items should be replaced as necessary.
• The computer may need to be restarted, after the installation, depending on the
operating system. If this is necessary, make sure to restart the computer.
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