Canon BJC-85 User manual

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IS-12 Color Image Scanner Cartridge
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2Contents
Contents
Introduction
Using the Scanner
Using the Scanner With Windows
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Using the Scanner With Macintosh
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Scanner Problems
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Introduction
■ Copyright
This manual is copyrighted by Canon Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) with all rights
reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in
whole or part, without the prior written consent of CCSI.
© 2000 Canon Computer Systems, Inc.
■ Disclaimer
Canon Computer Systems, Inc. has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that it will be
an easy to use guide to using your optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner Cartridge with the
Canon BJC-85 Color Bubble Jet Printer. All statements, technical information, and
recommendations in this manual and in any guides or related documents are believed
reliable, but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted, and
they are not intended to be, nor should they be understood to be, representations or
warranties concerning the products described.
Your printer and the software media included with your printer have been sold to you
subject to the limited warranties set forth in the warranty card and license agreement
enclosed with the respective product. All software is licensed AS IS, as described in the
license agreement enclosed with the software media. Further, CCSI reserves the right to
make changes in the specifications of the products described in this manual at any time
without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such changes.
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Introduction
■ Trademarks
Canon, BJ, and Bubble Jet are trademarks of Canon Inc.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and
other countries. Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries.
All other product and brand names are trademarks or service marks of their respective
owners.
As an E
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Partner, Canon U.S.A., Inc. has determined that this product meets
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5Using the Scanner
Using the Scanner
Scanner Driver Basics
Unpacking the Scanner Cartridge
Installing the IS Scan Software
Installing the Scanner Cartridge
Basic Scanning Procedure
Using the White Calibration Sheet
Scanning Area Guidelines
Loading an Image
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6Using the Scanner
Scanner Driver Basics
Installing the optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner Cartridge in the printer makes it possible
to scan and save images such as your favorite photographs and greeting cards.
Photograph
Wallpaper for your computer
Home page
Greeting card
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7Using the Scanner
Scanner Driver Basics
To use the scanner cartridge, you must install the IS Scan software, which includes the
IS Scan scanner driver and the IS Scan Plus utility program. These two programs provide
many features that allow you to perform simple color adjustments to improve the quality of
the original image or enhance the image for artistic effect.
You can run the IS Scan driver from within a TWAIN-compliant graphics application
program, or you can run the IS Scan Plus utility program directly as a stand-alone
application program. The IS Scan Plus utility program allows you to scan, edit, enhance,
and save the image data.
To use the scanner cartridge, you must install the IS Scan software.You can run the
IS Scan driver from within a TWAIN-compliant graphics application, or you can run it
directly as a stand-alone program.
TWAIN is an industry interface standard that allows software applications
to communicate with digital imaging devices such as scanners.
Applications that support TWAIN provide a standardized method of
acquiring images.
Windows
Macintosh
Note
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Unpacking the Scanner Cartridge
Make sure you have the following items.
■ IS-12 Color Image Scanner Cartridge
The scanner cartridge is composed of precision components. To avoid
poor scanning results, do not touch the optical components or electrical
contacts.
Optical components
Electrical contacts
Caution

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Unpacking the Scanner Cartridge
■ White Calibration Sheet
You use this sheet to maintain the correct color balance of scanned images. The first time
you install the scanner cartridge, you need to run the white level calibration.You will also
run calibration when the white level calibration data needs to be updated.
■ Scanning Holder
You can use this holder to hold a photo or other small image you wish to scan. The holder is
two layers, one being a clear plastic cover to protect photographs.
■ Scanner Cartridge Container
Use this plastic container to store the IS-12 Color Image Scanner Cartridge.

10Using the Scanner
Installing the IS Scan Software
Make sure the BJC-85 printer driver is installed before you proceed with the following
instructions.
1 Insert the printer driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2 Click Start and then click Run.
3
In the Run dialog box, type:
d:\drivers\ISScan\disk1\setup.exe
where d: is your CD-ROM drive.
4
Click OK and follow the instructions on the screens.

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Installing the Scanner Cartridge
•The scanner cartridge is composed of precision components. To avoid
poor scanning results, do not touch the optical components or electrical
contacts.
•To avoid damaging the scanning head of the scanner cartridge, do not
attempt to store the scanner cartridge in an SB-10 Ink Cartridge Storage
Box. There may be ink inside the container that could damage the
scanning head of the scanner cartridge.
Optical components
Electrical contacts
Caution

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Installing the Scanner Cartridge
■ Replacing a BJ Cartridge With the Scanner Cartridge
1 Make sure that the printer is plugged in and turned on. Open the cartridge
cover and press the CARTRIDGE button; the cartridge holder moves to
the center of the printer.
2 Lift up on the green tab to remove the BJ cartridge from the cartridge
holder. Take care that you do not raise any other tab nor remove an ink
tank.
3
Immediately store the BJ cartridge in an Ink Cartridge Storage Box.
Close the container tightly to prevent the print head of the BJ cartridge
from drying out. If the print head dries out, the BJ cartridge will become
unusable.
Lift the green tab

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Installing the Scanner Cartridge
4 Remove the scanner cartridge from its protective case. With the label on
the scanner cartridge up, set the scanner cartridge in the cartridge holder
at a slight angle. Align the marks ( ) on the scanner cartridge with the
marks on the holder.
5
Press down on the raised left side of the scanner cartridge until it locks in
place.
Align these marks
Cartridge holder
Press down here

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Installing the Scanner Cartridge
6 Close the cartridge cover.
7 Press the CARTRIDGE button. The scanner cartridge moves to the home
position.
Removing the Scanner Cartridge
Follow this procedure to remove the scanner cartridge and install the BJ cartridge when you
are finished scanning.
1
Make sure that the printer is turned on and then press the CARTRIDGE
button to move the cartridge holder to the center of the printer.
2
Open the cartridge cover.
To avoid damaging the printer, do not touch the orange film cable under
the cartridge cover.
CARTRIDGE
ERROR
POWER RESUME
Note

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Installing the Scanner Cartridge
3 Lift up the tab on the scanner cartridge to remove it from the cartridge
holder.
4
Place the scanner cartridge in its protective case.
Always remove the scanner cartridge from the printer and store it in its
protective case when it is not being used. To avoid damaging the scanning
lens on the scanner cartridge, do not attempt to store it in an Ink Cartridge
Storage Box.
5
Remove the BJ cartridge from its container and install it in the holder.
6
Close the cartridge cover.
7
Press the CARTRIDGE button. The cartridge holder returns to the home
position.
Lift up the tab
Caution

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Basic Scanning Procedure
After installing the IS Scan scanner driver, you can use the BJC-85 printer as a scanner.
1
Remove the BJ cartridge installed in the cartridge holder and then install
the IS-12 Color Image Scanner Cartridge.
2
Start a graphics application program.
For Windows Users
•If you use a TWAIN-compliant graphics application program, launch the TWAIN-
compliant application program. IS Scan launches from within the application
program.
•If you use IS Scan Plus, select Programs from the Start menu first. Point to
IS Scan Plus and then select IS Scan Plus.
For Macintosh Users
•If you use a TWAIN-compliant graphics application program, launch the TWAIN-
compliant application program first. IS Scan launches from within the application
program.
•If you use IS Scan as a stand-alone application program, double-click IS Scan
BJC-85 in the folder you specified during the installation procedure.
Windows
Macintosh
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Basic Scanning Procedure
3 The first time you use the scanner, you need to perform the White Level
Calibration.
Using the White Calibration Sheet
4
Insert the image you wish to scan into the scanning holder, then load the
scanning holder into the auto sheet feeder.
Loading an Image
5
Scan the image.
Scanning an Image
Scanning an Image
6 Save the scanned image.
7
Now you can install the BJ cartridge and print the scanned image.
Windows
Macintosh
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18Using the Scanner
Using the White Calibration Sheet
The white calibration sheet provided with the scanner cartridge is used for maintaining the
correct color balance of scanned images. White level calibration is required when the
scanner cartridge is used for the first time and when the white level calibration data needs
to be updated.
When white level calibration is needed, you will see this screen when you click the Prescan
or Scan button.
Windows
Macintosh
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Using the White Calibration Sheet
1 Load the white calibration sheet with the cropped corner at upper left.
Align the sheet with the right side of the sheet feeder. Adjust the paper
guide to the left side of the sheet.
2
Follow any instructions on your screen.
3 When the white calibration sheet is ejected from the paper output tray,
White Level Calibration processing is complete.
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Using the White Calibration Sheet
•Do not leave the white calibration sheet in locations that are exposed to
direct sunlight or that are subject to high temperatures or humidity.
•Do not bend or wrinkle the white calibration sheet.
•When cleaning the white calibration sheet, use a soft cloth that is dipped
in a weak, neutral detergent solution, and then wipe its wet surface off
with a dry, soft cloth.
•The white level calibration data is stored into memory and used for
maintaining the correct color balance of scanned images. When a
message appears and prompts you to load the white calibration sheet,
click the OK button and perform white level calibration.
You can also initiate White Level Calibration from the IS Scan driver.
Other IS Scan Features
Other IS Scan Functions
Note
Windows
Macintosh
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