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Linking Instructions ................Setting the Scanner’s Start Button Index ......................• CanoScan and ScanGear are trademarks of Canon Inc. • Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Copyright c 2001 Canon Inc. All rights reserved.
ScanGear Toolbox Features ScanGear Toolbox is an application program that makes Canon scanners even more convenient and easy to use. It simplifies tasks such as copying and emailing images. With ScanGear Toolbox, you can scan without having to adjust the driver settings each time.
Operating Requirements To operate, ScanGear Toolbox requires one of the following operating systems to be installed on the computer. Please note that some scanner models will not work with all the operating systems listed. • Windows 95* • Windows 98 •...
Installing/Uninstalling the Program This section explains how to install ScanGear Toolbox from the CanoScan Setup CD-ROM supplied with your scanner. To install a copy of the program that has been downloaded, please see the instructions on the web site for the downloaded file. •...
The instructions for removing ScanGear Toolbox from your computer are explained using examples from Windows Me. Uninstalling from the Start Menu Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Programs], [Canon ScanGear Toolbox 2.6] and [Uninstall ScanGear Toolbox 2.6]. Uninstalling from the Add/Remove Programs Properties Window Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Settings] and [Control Panel] to open the Control Panel.
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Select [Canon ScanGear Toolbox 2.6] from the list and click the [Add/ Remove] button. ([Change/Remove] button for Windows 2000). • Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the procedures.
Start ScanGear Toolbox with the following method if your scanner is not equipped with a Start Button or Film Adapter Unit. Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Programs], [Canon ScanGear Toolbox 2.6] and [ScanGear Toolbox 2.6]. • The ScanGear Toolbox toolbar will appear.
ScanGear Toolbox Functions The Toolbar Scanner Mode Select your scanner. Select whether the scan is performed from the platen (platen mode) or the Film Adapter Unit (film mode). This option will not display with a scanner that does not support a Film Adapter Unit. Link Button Links the driver or application program used...
Scanning Scanning Instructions You can start a scan without starting the driver software simply by clicking a button on the ScanGear Toolbox toolbar and specifying the scan conditions. Try a Real Example Use ScanGear Toolbox’s copy function when you wish to print a scanned image on a printer.
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Set the paper settings and other desired settings and click the [OK] button. The scanner will start scanning the image and the printer will print it. • If you select a function button other than fax or copy, the category allowing you to select between the [Expert scanning] and [Quick and easy scanning] options will appear in the dialog shown in Step 3.
Scan Settings Dialog Platen Mode Determines whether or not the scanner driver starts (only applicable to the mail, save and scan (1-3) functions. If [Expert scanning] is selected, the scanner driver will start after you close the dialog. If [Quick and easy scanning] is selected, the scan will start directly after simple step settings.
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Film Mode Determines whether or not the scanner driver starts (only applicable to the save and scan (1-3) functions. If [Expert scanning] is selected, the scanner driver will start after you close the dialog. If [Quick and easy scanning] is selected, the scan will start directly after simple step settings.
Easy Scan Easy Scan Instructions It is convenient to use the Easy Scan function when you wish to scan repeatedly with the same settings. Setting the Initial Settings Once you set the Easy scan settings, you can scan several images using the same settings with this function.
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The [Easy Copy] button on the toolbar will remain depressed. Scanning with the Easy Scan Function Copy Example Click the [Copy] button or press the scanner’s Start Button. The image will be scanned and sent to the printer. • You can scan additional images simply by changing the item on the scanner and repeating Step 1.
Easy Scan Settings Platen Mode In platen mode, the following dialog will appear when you click the [Easy] button under each function while it is in the Off state. This can be used to set the settings for the Easy Scan function. Once you have selected the settings, click the [OK] button. The settings will be effective and the [Easy] button will remain depressed.
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Mail/Save/Scan (1-3) Dialog Image type Select Color, Grayscale or Black and White. Image quality Select a dpi setting from among 75/100/ 150/180/200/300/360/400/600/720/1200. Paper size Sets the paper size. Select from among A4, A5(P), A5(L), B5, Letter, Executive, Statement(P), Statement(L), Business card, L(P), L(L), LL(P), LL(L), Postcard(P), Postcard (L) and Custom.
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Film Mode In film mode, the following dialog will appear when you click the [Easy] button under each function while it is Off. This can be used to set the settings for the Easy Scan function. Once you have selected the settings, click the [OK] button. The settings will be effective and the [Easy] button will remain depressed.
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Save/Scan (1-3) Dialog Film type Select from among Color Negatives, Color Positives, Monochrome Negatives, and Monochrome Positives. ScanGear Toolbox only supports 35 mm film (strips or slides). Image quality Select a dpi setting from 150/300/600/720/ 1200/2400. Scan frame type (Your scanner model and optional equipment will determine whether or not this category appears.) Select Sleeve or Mount.
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Copy Layout When ScanGear Toolbox’s copy function is selected in film mode with multiple frames selected, the images are automatically laid out on a single page. Adjust the layout in the Copy Settings dialog. Paper Size Select one of the following printing paper sizes. A4, A5, B5, Letter and Statement Print Size Select one of the following print sizes.
Operating Instructions for Each Function The operation of each function on the toolbar is explained. Examples of the Easy Scan in the On and Off state are both provided. Easy Scan: off Easy Scan: on This function sends scanned images as fax attachments. •...
Easy Scan On Click the (Fax) icon. The scan will start and send the image data to the fax driver. The fax will start transmission. • The need to specify the fax recipient’s fax number and prepare a cover sheet will depend upon the fax driver in use.
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If you selected [Quick and easy scanning] in Step 2: The scan will start and send the image as an attachment to the mail message and start transmission. • The need to specify the recipient’s address and other settings will depend upon the program in use.
Copy This function sends the scanned image to a printer, which prints the specified number of copies. Easy Scan Off (Platen Mode) Click the (Copy) icon. The Scan Settings dialog will display 12). • Check the settings, make any required changes and click the [OK] button. The printer driver dialog will display.
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Easy Scan Off (Film Mode) Click the (Copy) icon. The Scan Settings dialog will display 13). • Check the settings, make any required changes and click the [OK] button. The print settings dialog will display. • Check the settings, make any required changes and click the [OK] button. The printer driver dialog will display 11).
Save This function saves the scanned image to a file. Easy Scan Off Click the (Save) icon. The Scan Settings dialog will display 12). • Check the settings, make any required changes and click the [OK] button. The Save dialog will display. •...
Scan (1-3) These functions send the scanned image to the linked application program. Easy Scan Off Click the desired scan button (1-3). The Scan Settings dialog will display 12). • Check the settings, make any required changes and click the [OK] button. The Save dialog will display.
Linking Drivers / Application Programs Linkable Drivers/Application Programs To use the fax transmission, copy and mail functions, the respective drivers or application programs must be linked to the functions. The Scan (1-3) buttons can also be linked to application programs, such as image editing programs. Please see P.
Linking Instructions To link a driver or application program to a function, open the Link Settings dialog with the Link button on the ScanGear Toolbox toolbar. Click the [Links] button. The Link Settings dialog will display. Click the tab of the desired function. Click the [Set] button and specify the driver or application program you wish to link.
Setting the Scanner’s Start Button • The explanation in this section is only applicable to scanners equipped with a Start Button that are running Windows 98, Windows Me or Windows 2000. When you install a driver software into Windows, the Scanners and Cameras icon will appear in the Control Panel (Windows 2000 always displays this icon).
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[Canon Scanner Push Button] Send to this application ScanGear Toolbox is checked. Or select [Canon FAU Push Button] (Film Scan Button on the top of the Film Adapter Unit) is selected in the Scanner Events category, confirm ScanGear Toolbox is checked.