Canon scanner CanoScan 9000F User Manual

							Try Scanning
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Tr y Scanning
This section explains the basic scanning procedures using MP Navigator EX.
1Open the document cover to make sure the 
protective sheet is put on.
2Place a color photo document with the side 
to be scanned facing down on the platen 
glass at least 1 cm (0.4 in.) away from the 
edges of the platen glass, and then close 
the document cover.
3Start MP Navigator EX.
For Windows: Double-click the Canon Solution 
Menu icon, then click Scan/import photos or 
documents.
For Macintosh: Click the Solution Menu icon in 
the Dock, then click Scan/import photos or 
documents.
4Click Photos/Documents (Platen) (*1).
5Select Color Photo in Document Type.
6Click Scan to start scanning.
7When prompted that the scanning completed, click Exit.
8Click Save to save the image and close MP 
Navigator EX (*2).
• Do not move the scanner while it is 
operating.
• Do not see the light source directly during a 
scan job.
• For more information on scanning using MP Navigator EX, bundled applications, and troubleshooting, see On-
Screen Manual. To open On-Screen Manual, double-click the on-screen manual icon on the desktop, or click 
on   in ScanGear or MP Navigator EX.
Bottom
To pprotective 
sheet
*1
*2 
						

							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 On-Screen Manual.
• Before using scanner buttons, make sure that the required software programs for each function are installed on 
your computer using the supplied CD-ROM. See Setup CD-ROM on page 3.
If the scanner buttons do not work properly, see Troubleshooting in On-Screen Manual.
•For Macintosh:
If you have not restarted the computer since installing the software, you need to restart the computer before using 
the scanner buttons first.
• When you press the scanner buttons, the POWER lamp gets blinking.
 AUTO SCAN Button
Discriminates the document type automatically, then scans and saves it with appropriate 
settings.
PDF ButtonsPDF 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 by default.
 CUSTOM Button
Scans images in user-specified settings.
 BLACK & WHITE Button
Scans black & white images in A4 or Letter 
size* at 300 dpi by default.
 FINISH Button
Ends the operation and saves the scanned 
image in a PDF file.
 COPY Button
Prints (copies) the scanned image with a printer.
 E-MAIL Button
Attaches the scanned image to a new e-mail message.
*The size may differ depending on your system environment. 
						

							Scanning with MP Navigator EX
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Scanning with MP Navigator EX
MP Navigator EX enables you to perform various tasks, such as compositing images, scanning with the
scanner driver (ScanGear), and correcting/editing scanned images, as well as simply scanning.
Starting MP Navigator EX
1Click Scan/import photos or documents in the Solution Menu.
You can also start it by following procedure.
For Windows: Select Start – (All) Programs – Canon Utilities – MP Navigator EX 3.1, and 
click MP Navigator EX 3.1.
For Macintosh: Open Applications – Canon Utilities folders, then double-click the MP 
Navigator EX 3.1 icon.
The navigation mode window of MP Navigator EX is displayed.
Features of MP Navigator EX
MP Navigator EX is constituted of the following three sheets by the function.
• For more information on MP Navigator EX, see On-Screen Manual.
Scan/Import Documents or Images sheetView & Use Images on your Computer sheet
Custom Scan with One-click sheet 
						

							Scanning Film
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Scanning Film
This scanner can scan 35 mm film (film strip or slide) and 120 format film. Follow the procedure below
when scanning film.
1Remove the protective sheet from the document 
cover.
Press and hold the lever at the top of the protective 
sheet c while you pull the sheet outward and detach it d.
2Insert the film into the Film Guide.
35
 mm Film Strips  
cOpen the Film Holder on the Film Guide, 
place the film face down.
dClose the Film Holder.
eAlign the Film Guide’s tab with the FILM 
symbol on the platen glass of the scanner.
• Store the protective sheet in a safe place so 
that it will not get bent or broken.
• Always put the protective sheet back when 
you are not scanning film to protect the light 
source in the document cover.
• 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.
Ensure that there is no gap between the edge of the film and the Film Guide on the side near 
the Calibration Slot.
protective sheet
light source
Film Holder
Calibration Slot 
						

							Scanning Film
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35 mm Slides  
cAlign the Film Guide’s tab with the FILM 
symbol on the platen glass of the scanner.
dPlace a slide or slides face down (correctly 
viewed from below) in the Film Guide as 
shown in the figure on the right.
120 Format Films  
cAlign the Film Guide’s tab with the FILM 
symbol on the platen glass of the scanner, 
then open the Film Holder and remove the 
Film Retainer Sheet.
dPlace the film face down.
eClose the Film Holder.
• Leave a gap of 5 mm (0.2 in.) or greater 
between films when placing two or more 
120 format films on the platen glass.
• Ensure that there is no gap between the 
edge of the film and the Film Guide on the 
side near the Calibration Slot.
Calibration Slot
Calibration Slot 
						

							Scanning Film
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3Close the document cover.
4Start MP Navigator EX.
Follow the step 3 in Try Scanning on page 9.
5Click Film.
Using a Film Retainer Sheet
Curled film strips can stick to the platen glass and 
cause a pattern of rings called Newton Rings to 
appear on the scanned image. If this occurs, scan 
using the supplied Film Retainer Sheet as shown in 
the diagram.
(A)Scan with the Film Retainer Sheet inserted 
beneath the film.
(B)If Newton Rings still appear after following 
Instruction (A), turn the film strip over and place 
it in the Film Holder with the Film Retainer Sheet 
on top so that the film edges are held down for 
scanning. Then preview the image in ScanGear 
and click the 
(Mirror) button to reverse the 
image before initiating the final scan.
To avoid damaging the film, always place the 
glossy side (the side without an illustration) 
of the Film Retainer Sheet against the film.
(A)
(B)
120 Format Film
Film Retainer 
Sheet
Film Holder
With its glossy side 
facing upward, slip the 
Film Retainer Sheet 
under the film.
Hold the film edges 
down by placing the 
Film Retainer Sheet 
on top with its glossy 
side facing downward. 
						

							Scanning Film
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6Click Scan.
7When the preview is displayed, place a check 
mark beside the number(s) of the frame(s) you 
want to scan, and then click Scan to start 
scanning.
8When prompted that the scanning completed, 
click Exit.
9Click Save to save the images and close MP 
Navigator EX.
Do not move the scanner while it is 
operating.
Do not move 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 On-Screen Manual.
• When you finished scanning films, put the protective sheet back on the document cover. Insert the 
tab on the bottom of the protective sheet into the document cover, and push the top of the protective 
sheet to fit in until it clicks. 
						

							Specifications
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Specifications
*1Optical Resolution represents the maximum sampling rate based on ISO 14473.*2For film scanning only.*3The fastest speed in Hi-Speed USB mode on Windows PC. Transfer time is not included. Scanning 
speed varies according to the document types, scan settings, or specifications of the computer.
*4USB connection to PC.
• Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Model Name: K10346 (CanoScan 9000F)CanoScan 9000F
Scanner TypeFlatbed
Sensor TypeCCD 12-line color
Light SourceWhite LED
Optical Resolution 
*1Transparencies: 9600 x 9600 dpi
Reflectives: 4800 x 4800 dpi
Selectable Resolution25-19200 dpi (ScanGear)
Scanning Bit DepthColor
48 bit input (16 bit input for each color (RGB))
48 bit or 24 bit output (16 bit or 8 bit output for each color (RGB))
Grayscale48 bit input (16 bit input for each color (RGB))
16 bit *2 or 8 bit output 
Interface
Hi-Speed USB
*3
Maximum Document SizeA4/Letter: 216 x 297 mm
Film Type/Number of Frames35 mm strip (12 frames max)/35 mm slide (4 frames max)
120 format film: max. 6 x 22 cm (filmstrip only)
Scanner Buttons7 buttons (AUTO SCAN, PDF x 4, COPY, E-MAIL)
Operating RangeTemperature10 °C to 35 °C (50 °F to 95 °F)
Humidity10 % to 90 % RH, 20 % to 80 % RH for film scanning 
without condensation formation
Power RequirementsAC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power ConsumptionIn operation: 15 W maximum, Stand-by: 0.9 W
*4,
Off: 0.5 W*4
Exterior Dimensions (W) x (D) x (H)270 x 480 x 111 mm (10.7 x 18.9 x 4.4 in.)
WeightApproximately 4.6 kg (10.1 lbs.) 
						

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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.
Table of Contents
Safety Precautions.............................. 1 Using the Scanner Buttons ................. 10
Package Contents............................... 3 Scanning with MP Navigator EX ......... 11
Installing the Software......................... 4 Scanning Film ..................................... 12
Preparing the Scanner ........................ 7 Specifications ...................................... 16
Try Scanning ....................................... 9
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