Canon scanner CanoScan 8400F User Manual

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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide
Setup and Scanning
Try the Additional Features
Check the Package Contents
Install the Software
Windows
Macintosh
Unlock the Scanning Unit
Connect the Scanner
Try Scanning
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Scanning Filmp.12
Be sure to install the software programs before connecting the scanner 
to the computer!
Please read this guide before operating this scanner. After you finish reading this guide, store it in
a safe place for future reference. 
						

							Guide to the Manuals
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Guide to the Manuals
• CanoScan and ScanGear are trademarks of Canon Inc.
• Adobe and Acrobat and Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. 
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
• Macintosh, Power Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• ScanSoft and OmniPage are trademarks of ScanSoft, Inc.
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
In this guide, Windows XP screen shots are used to illustrate explanations common to all operating systems.
Open the Package
Quick Start Guide (this guide)
This guide describes a series of basic processes from opening the package to using the 
scanner.
READ THIS GUIDE FIRST!
Scanning Guide (HTML format manual)
Refer to this guide when you have finished setting up the scanner according to the procedures 
in the Quick Start Guide. It describes how to utilize the scanner with the bundled software, 
and how to solve problems when they occur. You can install this manual onto the hard disk 
together with the software programs. When you install it, the Scanning Guide icon will appear 
on the desktop. Double-click the icon to view it with a browser program, such as Internet 
Explorer.
Users’ Guides for Application Programs (PDF format manuals)
• ArcSoft PhotoStudio
• ScanSoft OmniPage SE
• Presto! PageManager (Windows only)
Select the “View the Electronic Manuals” menu on the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM. To 
read these manuals, Adobe Acrobat Reader should be installed on your computer.
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Use of a shielded cable with the ferrite core(s) provided with the scanner is necessary to comply with the technical 
requirements of the EMC Directive.
Warning
When you use this product, you should pay attention to the following legal issues:
• Scanning of certain documents, such as bank notes (bank bills), government bonds and public certificates, may be 
prohibited by law and may result in criminal and/or civil liability.
• You may be required under law to obtain authorization from a person possessing copyrights or other legal rights to 
the item being scanned. 
If you are uncertain of the legality of scanning any particular item, you should consult your legal adviser in advance.
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							Check the Package Contents
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Check the Package Contents
Scanner and Accessories
Documents and Software Programs
• Quick Start Guide (this guide)
• Additional Documents
• CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM
• Adobe Photoshop Elements CD-ROM
• The two figures in the brackets below indicate the respective sizes of the Windows/
Macintosh versions of the software.
• Approximately 350 MB/ 160 MB (for Windows/Macintosh) of hard disk space on your 
computer is required to install all the programs. Additional free hard disk space is 
required to operate the programs.
ScanGear CS (25 MB / 10 MB) - Scanner Driver
It allows you to scan and load images from the scanner.
CanoScan Toolbox (15 MB / 10 MB) - Scanning Utility Program
It makes it easy to scan images and save or print them as well as create e-mail attachments or PDF 
files. It also works with the scanner buttons.
ArcSoft PhotoStudio (35 MB / 20 MB) - Image Editing Program
It allows you to load images from the scanner, edit and retouch them, and apply special effects and 
enhancements.
ScanSoft OmniPage SE (90 MB / 80 MB) - OCR (Optical Character Recognition) Program 
It converts characters scanned from a book, magazine or newspaper into text data for editing or 
digital transmission.
Presto! PageManager (Windows only) (150 MB) - Digital Document Management Program
It makes it easy to scan, share and organize documents and photos. It automatically links to other 
popular programs and avoids file-sharing problems by creating self-executable files. 
Adobe Acrobat Reader (25 MB / 30 MB) - PDF File Reader Program
Electronic manuals for the above software programs (HTML (10 MB) and PDF manuals)
Adobe Photoshop Elements (135 MB / 170 MB) - Image Editing Program 
It loads images from the scanner and allows you to edit and retouch them or apply special effects 
and enhancements. Please read the instruction sheet or electronic (PDF) manual for Adobe 
Photoshop Elements.
CanoScan 8400F
USB Interface CableFilm Guides
 (for 35 mm film strip 
and slides) 
AC Adapter
Film Guides
 (for 120 format film)  
						

							Install the Software (Windows)
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Install the Software   (Windows)
1Turn the computer on.
2Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in the drive.
After you select your language, the CanoScan Setup Utility main 
menu will display.
3Click [Install the Software].
Read the SOFTWARE USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. Click [Yes] if 
you accept the terms.
The [Install] window will display.
4Click [Start Installation].
You will install six software programs and the Scanning Guide 
(HTML format manual).
5The installation procedure will start.
Follow the on-screen message prompts and click [Next] or [Yes] 
to continue the installation.
6When the installation is complete, click [Yes].
The computer will restart.
7After Windows restarts, remove the CD-ROM from 
the drive and store it in a safe place.
 Continue on P. 6.
• If you are running Windows XP or Windows 
2000 Professional with multiple user accounts, 
you should log on with an administrator user 
name when installing or uninstalling software 
programs.
If the Found New Hardware Wizard or 
Add New Hardware Wizard appears, click [Cancel].
• In a few cases, your operating system may 
require a restart. Follow the on-screen 
messages to restart and resume installation.
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Install the Software   (Macintosh)
1Turn the computer on.
Make sure to log in with the first created administrator to install the software. You cannot install the 
software when logged in using added administrator accounts. 
2Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in the 
drive.
3Double-click the CD-ROM icon.
4Double-click the [SetUp] icon.
After you select your language, the CanoScan Setup Utility 
main menu will display. 
5Click [Install the Software].
Read the SOFTWARE USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. Click [Yes] if 
you accept the terms.
The [Install] window will display.
6Click [Start Installation].
You will install five software programs and the Scanning Guide 
(HTML format manual).
7The installation procedure will start.
Follow the on-screen message prompts and click [Next], [Yes] 
or [Install] to continue the installation.
If a verification dialog appears, input the Administrator’s name 
and password.
8When the installation is complete, click [Yes].
The computer will restart.
9After restarting, remove the CD-ROM from the drive 
and store it in a safe place.
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							Unlock the Scanning Unit
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Unlock the Scanning Unit
1Peel the seals off the scanner.
2Gently turn the scanner over.
3Push the lock switch toward the unlock mark ( ). 
4Return the scanner to a horizontal position.
• Unlock the scanning unit before connecting the scanner to the computer. If it is left 
locked, a malfunction or other problem may occur.
• Do not tilt the scanner more than 90 degrees from horizontal when releasing the lock.
• 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.
• When carrying or transporting the scanner, always lock the scanning unit by pushing the 
lock switch toward the lock mark ( ).
Lock Switch
Unlock Mark 
						

							Connect the Scanner
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Connect the Scanner
1Attach the FAU cable to the FAU connector on the back of the scanner (c).
2Connect the scanner to the computer with the supplied USB interface cable (d).
3Attach the supplied AC adapter to the scanner. 
4Press ( I ) to turn the power on.
• Make sure that the scanning unit is unlocked. (P. 6)
• Only use the USB interface 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, do not worry if the 
HI-SPEED USB Device Plugged into non-HI-SPEED USB Hub message appears. You can 
operate the scanner in this condition without problems. 
USB Interface Cable Wide Flat Connector
Small Square Connector
USB Connector
AC Adapter 
						

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Try Scanning 
The following steps explain how to scan with ArcSoft PhotoStudio.
1Place a photo or a picture on the glass 
by aligning its top edge with the 
alignment mark, and close the 
document cover.
• Make sure that the power switch 
is turned on.
Alignment 
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2Select [Start], [Programs] or [All 
Programs], [ArcSoft PhotoStudio 5.5] 
and [PhotoStudio 5.5]. 
PhotoStudio will start.
Windows
2Double-click the [Applications] folder 
followed by the [PhotoStudio] folder 
and the [PhotoStudio] icon.
PhotoStudio will start.
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3Click the [File] menu and choose [Select Source].
Select your scanner model name and click the [Select] button 
for Windows or the [OK] button for Macintosh.
4Click the Acquire icon   or click the [File] menu 
and select [Acquire].
ScanGear CS will start.
5Select [Select Source].
You can select from the following options.
Photo (Color)/Magazine (Color)/Newspaper (B&W)/Document 
(Grayscale).
6Click [Preview]. 
After calibration, the preview scan will start and gradually 
display the image.
The image is automatically cropped at its original size.
If you want to trim the image further, drag the mouse 
diagonally to select the area.
7Select the [Destination].
You can select [Print (300 dpi)] or [Image display (150 dpi)].
When [Print (300 dpi)] is selected, the output resolution is set 
to 300 dpi. When [Image display (150 dpi)] is selected, it is set 
to 150 dpi.
[Print (300 dpi)] is selected in this example.
• After you set this setting the first time, you 
do not need to set it from the second time 
onward with the same scanner.
• You will need to reset this setting if you 
select a different scanner or a digital 
camera.
• Do not open the document cover while a 
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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
With the [Flexible] option, the scan area enclosed by the 
dotted line (cropping frame) will be scanned at the same scale 
as the original. You can change the cropping frame.
Other than [Flexible], you can select the 4 x 6, A4, Letter, 
and Add/Delete options. Expand or decrease the cropping 
frame to correspond to the size of the paper for printing.
If you selected [Image Display (150 dpi)] in Step 7, you can 
select an output size in pixels to match the sizes used by 
computer monitors and digital cameras. 
9Click [Scan].
The final scan will start. 
10Click the close box   (Windows) or   
(Macintosh) in the ScanGear CS window to close it.
The scanned image will appear in the PhotoStudio window.
11Save the scanned image.
Click the [File] menu and select [Save As]. Select the folder 
where you wish to store the image file, enter a file name, 
select a file type (JPEG format is recommended) and click 
[Save].
12Click close box   (Windows) or   (Macintosh) in 
the PhotoStudio window to close it.
• If the scanner does not perform as described above, read the Troubleshooting section 
of the Scanning Guide (HTML format manual).
• For details about the bundled software programs, read the Scanning Guide or the user 
guides (PDF format manuals) for each software program on the CanoScan Setup Utility 
CD-ROM.