Canon Pixma Mp630 User Guide

							4.Select the images you want to use, then select what you want to do with them.
See the corresponding sections below for details on using images.
Creating/Editing PDF Files
Printing Documents
Printing Photos
Sending via E-mail
Editing Files
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							Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software
Scanning with Other Application Software
What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)?
Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver)
Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver)
ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens
Appendix: Useful Information on Scanning
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							Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)?
What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)?
ScanGear (scanner driver) is software required for scanning documents. It enables you to specify the
output size and make image corrections when scanning documents.
ScanGear can be started from MP Navigator EX or from other applications that are compatible with a
standard interface called TWAIN. (ScanGear (scanner driver) is a TWAIN-compatible driver.)
What You Can Do with this Software
This software enables you to preview scan results or set document type and output size, etc. when
scanning documents. It is useful when you want to scan in a specific color tone, as it allows you to make
various corrections and adjust brightness, contrast, etc.
Screens
There are three modes: Basic Mode, Advanced Mode and Auto Scan Mode.
Switch modes by clicking a tab on the upper right of the screen.
Note
ScanGear (scanner driver) starts in the last used mode.
Settings are not retained when you switch between modes.
Basic Mode
Use Basic Mode to scan easily by following three simple on-screen steps (  ,  and  ).
Advanced Mode
Use Advanced Mode to select color mode, specify resolution, correct images, adjust colors, etc. when
scanning documents.
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							Auto Scan Mode
Use Auto Scan Mode to scan easily by simply placing the document on the Platen and clicking Scan.
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							Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using
ScanGear (Scanner Driver)
Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner
Driver)
Starting ScanGear (scanner driver)
Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver)
Scanning documents after making simple image corrections
Scanning in Basic Mode
Scanning documents after making advanced image corrections and brightness/color adjustments
Scanning in Advanced Mode
Scanning with a simple operation
Scanning in Auto Scan Mode
Scanning multiple documents at one time after making image corrections and color adjustments
Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time in Advanced Mode
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							Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using
ScanGear (Scanner Driver)
 > Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver)
Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver)
Use ScanGear (scanner driver) to make image corrections and color adjustments when scanning
documents. ScanGear (scanner driver) can be started from MP Navigator EX or an application.
Follow these steps to start ScanGear (scanner driver).
Starting from MP Navigator EX
Navigation Mode Screen
Follow these steps to start ScanGear (scanner driver) from the Navigation Mode screen of MP Navigator
EX.
1.Start MP Navigator EX and open the Navigation Mode screen.
Starting MP Navigator EX
2.Point to Scan/Import and click Photos/Documents (Platen).
The Scan/Import window opens.
3.Select the Use the scanner driver checkbox, then click Open Scanner Driver.
The ScanGear (scanner driver) screen appears.
One-click Mode Screen
Follow these steps to start ScanGear (scanner driver) from the One-click Mode screen of MP Navigator
EX.
1.Start MP Navigator EX and open the One-click Mode screen.
Starting MP Navigator EX
2.Click the corresponding icon.
The corresponding dialog box opens.
3.Select the Use the scanner driver checkbox in Scan Settings, then click Scan.
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							The ScanGear (scanner driver) screen appears.
Important
Use the scanner driver is not displayed in the PDF dialog box.
Starting from an Application
Follow these steps (example) to start ScanGear (scanner driver) from an application.
The procedure varies depending on the application. For details, refer to the applications manual.
1.Start the application.
2.On the File menu of the application, select Select Source and select the machine.
3.Select the command to scan a document (Scan/Import, Acquire image, etc.).
The ScanGear (scanner driver) screen appears.
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							Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using
ScanGear (Scanner Driver)
 > Scanning in Basic Mode
Scanning in Basic Mode
In Basic Mode, you can scan easily by following the on-screen steps.
1.Place the document on the Platen, then start ScanGear (scanner driver).
Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver)
Important
Place the document face-down on the Platen and align an upper corner of the document with
the corner at the arrow of the Platen.
2.Set Select Source according to the document placed on the Platen.
Note
To scan magazines containing many color photos, scan in Advanced Mode with Color Mode
set to Color and Descreen set to ON.
Scanning in Advanced Mode
3.Click Preview.
Preview image appears in the Preview area.
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							Note
If you scan without preview, colors are adjusted based on the document type selected in Select
Source.
4.Set Destination.
Note
To scan at 301 dpi or higher, scan in Advanced Mode tab.
Scanning in Advanced Mode
5.Set Output Size.
Output size options vary by the items selected in Select Source and Destination.
6.Adjust the scan area (cropping frame) as required.
Adjust the size and position of the scan area (cropping frame) on the preview image. You can also
create two or more cropping frames.
If an area is not specified, the document will be scanned at the document size (Auto Crop). If an area
is specified, only the portion in the specified area will be scanned.
Adjusting Cropping Frames
7.Set Image corrections as required.
8.Click Scan.
Scanning starts.
Note
ScanGears response after scanning can be specified in Status of ScanGear dialog after
scanning on the Scan tab of the Preferences dialog box.
Scan Tab
Note
See Basic Mode Tab for details on the Basic Mode tab.
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							Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using
ScanGear (Scanner Driver)
 > Scanning in Advanced Mode
Scanning in Advanced Mode
In Advanced Mode, you can specify the color mode, output resolution, image brightness, color tone, etc.
when scanning documents.
1.Place the document on the Platen, then start ScanGear (scanner driver).
Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver)
Important
Place the document face-down on the Platen and align an upper corner of the document with
the corner at the arrow of the Platen.
2.Click Advanced Mode.
The Advanced Mode tab appears.
Note
Settings are not retained when you switch between modes.
3.Set Paper Size and Color Mode.
Note
See Input Settings for details on Paper Size and Color Mode.
4.Click Preview.
Preview image appears in the Preview area.
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