Canon scanner CanoScan 8400F User Manual

Using the Scanner Buttons
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Using the Scanner Buttons
You can use the four convenient buttons on the front of the scanner to scan and perform related tasks easily 
with a single touch of the button. Place an item on the scanner before pressing a button.
 
• To use these buttons, ScanGear CS, CanoScan Toolbox, ArcSoft PhotoStudio and Presto! 
PageManager (Windows)/Acrobat Reader (Macintosh) should be installed from the 
CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM.
 COPY Button
To print (copy) the scanned image...

Scanning Film
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Scanning Film
You can scan 35 mm film (film strip or slides) and 120 format film with this scanner.
Positioning the Film 
Use the following procedures to insert the film into the Film Guide.
1Remove the protective sheet from the document cover. 
Press and hold the lever at the top of the protective sheet 
while you 
c pull the sheet outward and d detach it.  
When you finish scanning, return the protective sheet to its original position on the document cover.
• Make sure that the FAU...

Scanning Film
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2Insert the film into the Film Guide. 
35mm Film Strip 
cOpen the film holder on the film guide, place the film face down and close the film holder.
dAlign the Film Guide’s tab with the FILM symbol on the document glass of the scanner.
35mm Slides 
cAlign the Film Guide’s tab with the FILM symbol on the document glass of the scanner.
dPlace a slide or slides face down (correctly viewed from 
below) in the Film Guide as shown in the diagram to the 
right.
• Hold the film by the...

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120 Format Films 
cOpen the film holder on the film guide, place the film face 
down and close the film holder.
dAlign the Film Guide’s tab with the FILM symbol on the 
document glass of the scanner.
3Close the document cover.
• Leave a gap of 5/8 (15 mm) or greater 
between film strips when placing two or 
more on the document glass.
• Ensure that there is no gap between the 
edge of the film and the film guide on the 
side near the calibration shot.
Using a Film Retainer Sheet
Curled...

Scanning Film
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Scanning Film
The following steps explain how to scan the film with ArcSoft PhotoStudio.
1Press the power switch on the scanner’s left side to set it to the ( I ) position.
2Start ArcSoft PhotoStudio.
Refer to step 2 on page 7.
3Start ScanGear CS.
Refer to step 4 on page 8.
4Select the [Select Source].
You can select from the following options for films.
Negative Film (Color) / Positive Film (Color)
5Click [Preview].
ScanGear CS will display the preview image(s).
6Place a check...

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8Select the [Output Size].
You can select from the following options.
• If you selected [Print (300 dpi)] in Step 7:
Flexible / 4x6 / A4 / Letter / Add/Delete
• If you selected [Image display (150 dpi)] in Step 7:
Flexible / 640 x 480 / 800 x 600 / 1024 x 768 / 1600 x 1200 / 
2048 x 1536 / Add/Delete
[Flexible] is selected in this example.
The Flexible option scans at an enlarged size equivalent to the 
4 x 6 size.
Selecting an option other than [Flexible] in the [Image Display 
(150...

Specifications
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Specifications
*1 16 bit output supported for film scanning only.*2 The fastest speed in USB 2.0 Hi-Speed mode on Windows PC. Transfer time to computer is not included.*3 Calibration processing time is not included.*4 Note that Macintosh computers with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface expansion cards are not supported.*5 AC adapter type varies according to the region in which the scanner is purchased.
• Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Upgrading to USB 2.0 (Windows...

System Information
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System Information
This form should be used to record the operating environment for the purchased scanner. 
If any problems occur with the scanner, you will need this information when you contact our Customer 
Support Help Desk. Be sure to record the information and store it in a safe location.
• This information is also required to request a repair under warranty. Make sure you record the 
information and store it in a safe location.
• Guaranteed servicing for this equipment will...