Canon scanner CanoScan 9900F User Manual

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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide
I-IE-069A ©CANON INC. 2002 PRINTED IN CHINA
Setup and ScanningTry the Additional Features
Check the Package Contents
Install the Software
Windows
Macintosh
Unlock the Scanning Unit
Connect the Scanner
Try Scanning
p.2p.3p.4p.5p.6p.7
Using the Scanner Buttons
p.10
Scanning Film 
p.11
Be sure to install the software programs before connecting the scanner 
to the computer!
USB Interface
IEEE1394 Interface (FireWire)
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							• CanoScan and ScanGear are trademarks of Canon Inc.
• Adobe
®, 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, Mac OS and FireWire 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.
Color Image Scanner Models F916300: (CanoScan 9900F)This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not 
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not 
occur in a particular installation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable with the ferrite core provided with the scanner is required to comply with Class B limits Subpart B of Part 15 
of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or 
modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Canon U.S.A. Inc.  
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A 
Tel No.(516)-328-5600The 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.WarningWhen 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.
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Canon Inc. has determined that this model meets the ENERGY STAR 
Program for energy efficiency.
The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving 
through the use of computers and other office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination 
of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which business 
proprietors can participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment such as computers, displays, 
printers, facsimiles, copiers, scanners and multifunction systems. Their standards and logos are uniform among 
participating nations.
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Guide to the Manuals
Open the Package
Quick Start Guide (this guide)
This guide describes a series of 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.
User’s Guides for Application Programs (PDF format manuals)
• ArcSoft PhotoStudio
• ArcSoft PhotoBase
• 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.
HTML
PDF
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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 514 MB (for Windows) / 275 MB (for 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 / 5 MB) - Scanner Driver
It allows you to scan and load images from the scanner.
CanoScan Toolbox (5 MB / 3 MB) - Scanning Utility Program
It enables you to scan images and copy (print), attach images to e-mail messages or save images with 
simple steps. It also works with the scanner buttons.
ArcSoft PhotoStudio (30 MB / 19 MB) - Image Editing Program
It allows you to load images from the scanner, edit and retouch them, and apply special effects and 
enhancements. 
ArcSoft PhotoBase (75 MB / 5 MB) - Photo Album Program
It allows you to create and edit image albums, perform image searches and create slide shows.
ScanSoft OmniPage SE (65 MB / 52 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 (24 MB / 24 MB) - PDF File Reader Program
Electronic manuals for the above software programs (HTML (5 MB) and PDF manuals)
Adobe Photoshop Elements (135 MB / 162 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.
ScannerUSB Interface CableAC AdapterFilm Guides for 35 mm strips/ slides/ 120 
and 4”x 5” format films
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Install the Software (Windows)
1Turn the computer on.
2Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in the drive.
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 seven software programs and the Scanning Guide 
(HTML format manual).
5The installation procedure will start.
Follow the on-screen message prompts and click [Yes] or [Next] 
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. 5.
• With Windows XP/2000, you should log on with 
an administrator user name when you install or 
uninstall software programs.
If the Found New Hardware Wizard or 
Add New Hardware Wizard appears, click [Cancel].
• In 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)
When you use a IEEE1394 (FireWire) interface cable, please read 
the IEEE1394 caution sheet.
1Turn the computer on. 
2Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in the drive.
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 [Yes], [Next] 
or [Install] to continue the installation.
6When the installation is complete, click [Yes].
The computer will restart.
7After restarting, remove the CD-ROM from the drive 
and store it in a safe place.
If the “...Would you like to look for the software 
on the Internet?” appears, click [Cancel].
If no window displays, double-click the CD-ROM 
icon, then the Setup icon.
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Unlock the Scanning Unit
1Peel the seals from the scanner.
2Open the document cover and push the lock switch toward the unlock mark ( ). 
• Unlock the scanning unit before connecting the scanner to the computer. If it is left 
locked, a malfunction or other problem may occur.
• When transporting the scanner, always lock the scanning unit by pushing the lock switch 
toward the lock mark ( ).
• Carrying or transporting the scanner without locking the scanning unit may damage it. 
Be particularly careful to lock the scanning unit when transporting the scanner in a 
vehicle.
Unlock Mark
Lock Switch
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Connect the Scanner
1Peel the caution seals from the scanner.
2Connect the FAU cable to the scanner.
3Connect the scanner to the computer with the supplied USB interface cable or a 
generic IEEE1394 (FireWire) interface cable.
4Attach the supplied AC adapter to the scanner. 
• Make sure that the scanning unit is unlocked. (P.5)
• You cannot have the USB cable and the IEEE1394 interface cable connected to the 
scanner at the same time. 
• Please read the IEEE1394 caution sheet bundled with the scanner for precautions 
with the IEEE1394 interface and recommended cables by Canon.
• 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.
USB Interface Cable Wide Flat Connector
Small Square Connector
FAU Cable FAU Cable
IEEE1394 Interface Cable
FAU Cable
FAU Cable
Supplied USB Interface CableGeneric IEEE1394 (FireWire) Interface Cable
AC Adapter
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Try Scanning 
The following steps explain how to scan with ArcSoft PhotoStudio.
1Press the power switch on the scanner’s front 
panel to turn the power on.
2Place a photo or a picture on the document 
glass of the scanner by aligning its top edge 
with the alignment mark, and close the 
document cover.
Power Switch
Alignment 
Mark
To p
Bottom
3Select [Start], [Programs] or [All 
Programs], [ArcSoft PhotoStudio] and 
[PhotoStudio 5]. 
PhotoStudio will start.
Windows
3Double-click the [Applications (Mac OS 
9)] and [PhotoStudio] folder and the 
[PhotoStudio] icon.
PhotoStudio will start.
Macintosh
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4Click the Acquire icon   or click the 
[File] menu and select [Acquire].
ScanGear CS will start.
If an error message appears, click the [File] 
menu, choose [Select Source], select your 
scanner model name and click the [Select] 
button.
Windows
4Click the Acquire icon   or click the 
[File] menu and select [Import...].
When the [Select Source] dialog displays, select 
[ScanGear CS 8.2] and click the [OK] button. 
ScanGear CS will start.
Macintosh
5In the [Select source] category, select [Platen].
6Select [Type of original].
You can select Photo, Magazine, Newspaper or 
Document.
• Photo: Color, 400 dpi
• Magazine: Color, 200 dpi
• Newspaper: Black and White, 400 dpi
• Document: Grayscale, 400 dpi
7Click [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.
Try Scanning 
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