Canon scanner CanoScan 4400F User Manual

							QT5-0618-V03 ©CANON INC. 2007 PRINTED IN CHINA
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Please read this guide before operating this scanner. After you finish reading this guide, store it in
a safe place for future reference.
Package Contents
Scanner and Accessories
Documentation
• Quick Start Guide (this document)
• Additional Documents
CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM
• Software Programs
- ScanGear (scanner driver)
- CanoScan Toolbox
- ArcSoft PhotoStudio
- Presto! PageManager (Windows only)
- ScanSoft OmniPage SE (not supported for Windows 98 First Edition)
- Adobe RGB (1998) (Windows only)
• On-screen Manuals
- Scanning Guide (for ScanGear, CanoScan Toolbox, and troubleshooting)
- Manuals for bundled application programs
*In this guide, Windows XP screenshots are used to illustrate explanations common to all 
operating systems.Table of Contents
Package Contents ........................................ 1 Using the Scanner Buttons .......................... 5
Installing the Software ................................ 2 Scanning Film ............................................... 6
Preparing the Scanner ................................. 3 Specifications ............................................... 9
Try Scanning ................................................. 4
Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide
Scanner USB Cable
Film Guide*
 (for 35mm film strip/slide )
*Built into the document cover
AC AdapterShield 
						

							Installing the Software
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Installing the Software
1Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in the 
drive.
If prompted, select your language and place of residence. 
CanoScan Setup Utility program starts.
• For Macintosh: Double-click the [Setup] icon. Enter the 
administrator ID and password on the authentication dialog 
box.
2Click [Easy Install] on the main menu.
3Click [Install] to start installation.
Carefully read the License Agreement, and then click [Yes] to 
proceed. All the software programs and on-screen manuals will
be installed on your computer.
4For the bundled applications, follow the on-screen 
instructions to perform the installation. 
5When the installation is complete, click [Restart] to 
restart your computer.
• Do NOT connect the scanner to a computer before installing the software. If you 
connect the scanner and the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click [Cancel].
• Quit all running applications before installation, including anti-virus software.
• For Windows 2000/XP, log in as an administrator to install the software.
• Make sure to remove the CD-ROM from the drive and store it in a 
safe place.
• If you encounter a problem during installation, see 
Troubleshooting in the Scanning Guide.
• If you later upgrade your OS to Windows XP, reinstall the software. 
						

							Preparing the Scanner
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Preparing the Scanner
Unlocking the Scanner
1Peel the seals off the scanner.
2Slide the lock switch on the bottom of the scanner toward the unlock mark ( ). 
Connecting the Scanner
1Connect the scanner to your computer with the supplied USB cable.
2Connect the supplied AC adapter to the scanner, and then plug in.
• Do not tilt the scanner more than 90 degrees from horizontal when releasing the lock.
• Handle the scanner with both hands. Be careful not to drop the scanner.
• Always lock the scanner when carrying or transporting it.
• 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.
• Only use the USB cable and the AC adapter provided with the scanner. Use of other 
cables or adapters may lead to a malfunction.
• When the scanner is connected to the USB 1.1 port on Windows XP and HI-SPEED USB 
Device Plugged into non-HI-SPEED USB Hub message appears, ignore the message. The 
scanner operates in this condition without problems.
• The scanner does not have a power switch. The power is activated as soon as the AC 
adapter is plugged in.
Unlock Mark 
						

							Try Scanning
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Try Scanning 
This section explains the basic scanning procedures using the image editing program, ArcSoft PhotoStudio, 
and the scanner driver, ScanGear.
1Place a document on the document glass and 
close the document cover.
2Start ArcSoft PhotoStudio. 
For Windows: Select [start] - [(All) Programs] - 
[ArcSoft PhotoStudio 5.5], then click [PhotoStudio 5.5].
For Macintosh: Open [Applications] - [PhotoStudio] 
folders, then double-click the [PhotoStudio] icon.
3From the [File] menu, click [Select Source] and select the scanner model.
For Windows: Do not select the one that includes [WIA] in the model name.
4Click the [Acquire] icon   to start ScanGear.
5Select the type of document you are scanning in 
[Select Source] and click [Preview].
6Set [Destination] and/or [Output Size] as needed.
7Click [Scan] to start scanning.
8When prompted to close ScanGear, click [OK].
9Save the scanned image in ArcSoft PhotoStudio and 
close the window.
  When opening the document cover, 
support it with your hand until it stops.
Do not touch the scanner while it is 
operating. 
• For more information on scanning using ScanGear, bundled applications, and troubleshooting, see the on-screen 
manualScanning Guide. To open the Scanning Guide, double-click the Scanning Guide icon on the desktop, or click 
on   in ScanGear or CanoScan Toolbox.
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Alignment 
Mark 
						

							Using the Scanner Buttons
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Using the Scanner Buttons
Scanner buttons allow you to copy, scan, e-mail, and save scanned images in PDF format with a press of a 
button. Simply place your document on the scanner, and then press the scanner button for the required 
function. For more information, see the Scanning Guide.       
• Before using scanner buttons, make sure that all the software programs are installed on your computer using the [Easy 
Install] option of the CanoScan Setup Utility program. See Installing the Software on page 2.
•For Mac OS X 10.3 and 10.2.8: Before using the scanner buttons, you need to set Image Capture (in [Applications] 
folder) to open CanoScan Toolbox automatically when a scanner button is pressed.
Start Image Capture, and then perform the following.
- Mac OS X 10.3: Click [Options] and select CanoScan Toolbox in [When a scanner button is pressed, open:].
- Mac OS X 10.2.8: Select [Other] in [When a scanner button is pressed, open:]. Select CanoScan Toolbox and click [Open].Click [OK] and quit Image Capture. For more information, see Troubleshooting in the Scanning Guide.
PDFCOPYPHOTO/FILME-MAIL
PDF Buttons
PDF buttons allow you to easily create PDF 
files according to your needs. Note that these 
buttons are not labeled on the scanner.
 COLOR Button
Scans color images in A4 or Letter size* at 300 dpi.
 BLACK & WHITE Button
Scans black & white images in A4 or Letter 
size*  at 300 dpi.
 CUSTOM Button
Scans images in user-specified settings.
 FINISH Button
Ends the operation and saves the scanned 
image in a PDF file.
*The size may differ depending on your system 
environment.
 COPY Button
Prints (copies) the scanned image with a 
printer.
PHOTO/FILM Button
Opens the scanned image in the bundled 
application program, ArcSoft PhotoStudio.
 E-MAIL Button
Attaches the scanned image to a new e-mail 
message. 
The first time you press this button, you will be 
prompted to select the e-mail program to use with 
this function. 
						

							Scanning Film
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Scanning Film
This scanner can scan 35 mm film (film strip or slide). Follow the procedure below when scanning film.
1Remove the protective 
sheet from the 
document cover.
When you finish scanning, 
put the protective sheet back 
by aligning it with the 
grooves in the document 
cover and sliding it 
downward into place.
2Remove the Film Guide 
from the document 
cover.
Hold the document cover so 
that it doesnt close, then a
press down and hold the tab 
at the Film Guides top left 
and b tilt the Film Guide 
outward to lift it up.
3Open the Film Holder.
Pinch the both side of the 
Film Holder to open.
Always put the protective sheet back when you are not scanning film to protect the 
light source in the document cover.
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Calibration SlotFilm Holder 
						

							Scanning Film
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4Insert the film into 
the Film Guide.
Place the film face 
down with the frames 
in reverse order.
5Set the Film Guide to the 
document cover, and 
close the document 
cover.
Hold the document cover and 
a insert the bottom edge of 
the Film Guide into the 
bottom groove in the 
document cover, and then b
tilt the top of the Film Guide 
up into the document cover 
until it locks securely into 
place with a click.
• Use a blower brush to remove any dust from the film, which will affect the image quality, 
and take care to hold the film by its edges to avoid transferring dirt or fingerprints to it.
• Do not block the calibration slot on the Film Guide when scanning film. Colors will not 
be scanned correctly if the calibration slot is obstructed.
• Close the Film Guide securely. Press lightly until it clicks into place.
How to Use the Shield
When scanning short or curled film, extra light 
may enter through gaps and produce bands of 
color around the edges of the scanned image. 
If this occurs, use the supplied shield as shown in 
the figure
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							Scanning Film
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6Start ArcSoft PhotoStudio, then start 
ScanGear.
Follow the steps 2 to 4 in Try Scanning on page 4.
7Select [Negative Film (Color)] or [Positive 
Film (Color)] in [Select Source] to match the 
type of film you are scanning, then click 
[Preview].
8Place a check mark beside the number(s) of 
the frame(s) you want to scan. Perform 
image corrections as needed.
9Click [Scan] to start scanning.
10 When prompted to close ScanGear, click [OK].
11 Save the scanned image in ArcSoft PhotoStudio 
and close the window.
Do not touch the scanner while it is 
operating.
• Do not leave the film strip in the film guide for an extended period of time as heat from 
the unit may damage the film.
• For more information on scanning film, see “Scanning Film” in the Scanning Guide. 
						

							Specifications
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Specifications
*1 Optical Resolution represents the maximum sampling rate based on ISO 14473.*2 For film scanning only.*3 The fastest speed in USB 2.0 Hi-Speed mode on Windows PC. Transfer time is not included. Scanning 
speed varies according to the document types, scan settings, or specifications of the computer.
*4 Calibration processing time is not included.*5 AC adapter type varies according to the region in which the scanner is purchased. 
Use only AC adapters listed in the user instructions.(Canon AC Adapter: K30279 is for United Kingdom 
and K30278 is for other EU countries). Do not use them for other products
• Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Model Number: K10293 (CanoScan 4400F)Scanner TypeFlatbed
Scanning ElementCCD 6-line color
Light SourceCold cathode fluorescent lamp
Optical Resolution 
*14800 x 9600 dpi
Selectable Resolution25–19200 dpi (ScanGear)
Scanning Bit DepthColor 48 bit input (16 bit for each color)
48 bit or 24 bit output (16 bit or 8 bit for each color)
Grayscale
48 bit input (16 bit for each color)
16 bit *2 or 8 bit output
Scanning Speed *3
(Photo or Document)Color7.7 msec./line (2400 dpi), 14.8 msec./line (4800 dpi)
Grayscale, B&W7.7 msec./line (2400 dpi), 14.8 msec./line (4800 dpi)
Scanning Speed *3(Film)7.4–74.0 msec./line 
Preview Speed 
*3*4Approximately 5 sec.
InterfaceUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Maximum Document SizeA4/Letter: 216 x 297 mm
Film Type/Number of Frames35 mm strip (6 frames max)/35 mm slide (4 frames max)
Scanner Buttons7 buttons (PDF x 4, COPY, PHOTO/FILM, E-MAIL)
Operating RangeTe m p e r a t u r e
10
qC to 35qC (50qF to 95qF)
Humidity10% to 90% RH, 20% to 80% RH for film scanning 
without condensation formation
Power Requirements
AC adapter (100/120/230/240V)
*5
Power ConsumptionIn operation: 17 watts maximum, Stand-by: 4 watts
(Using supplied AC adapter)
Maximum Exterior Dimensions259 x 474 x 83 mm
WeightApproximately 2.8 kg
Optional Accessory KitAccessory Kit  CSAK-4400F