Canon 4400F - CanoScan - Flatbed Scanner User manual

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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.
Package Contents
Scanner and Accessories
Documentation
• Quick Start Guide (this document)
• Additional Documents
CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM
• Software Programs
- ScanGear (scanner driver)
- CanoScan Toolbox
- ArcSoft PhotoStudio
- Presto! PageManager (Windows only)
- ScanSoft OmniPage SE (not supported for Windows 98 First Edition)
- Adobe RGB (1998) (Windows only)
• On-screen Manuals
- Scanning Guide (for ScanGear, CanoScan Toolbox, and troubleshooting)
- Manuals for bundled application programs
*In this guide, Windows XP screenshots are used to illustrate explanations common to all
operating systems.
Table of Contents
Package Contents ........................................ 1 Using the Scanner Buttons .......................... 5
Installing the Software ................................ 2 Scanning Film ............................................... 6
Preparing the Scanner ................................. 3 Specifications ............................................... 9
Try Scanning ................................................. 4
Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
Scanner USB Cable Film Guide*
(for 35mm film strip/slide )
*Built into the document cover
AC Adapter Shield

Installing the Software
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Installing the Software
1Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in the
drive.
If prompted, select your language and place of residence.
CanoScan Setup Utility program starts.
• For Macintosh: Double-click the [Setup] icon. Enter the
administrator ID and password on the authentication dialog
box.
2Click [Easy Install] on the main menu.
3Click [Install] to start installation.
Carefully read the License Agreement, and then click [Yes] to
proceed. All the software programs and on-screen manuals will
be installed on your computer.
4For the bundled applications, follow the on-screen
instructions to perform the installation.
5When the installation is complete, click [Restart] to
restart your computer.
• Do NOT connect the scanner to a computer before installing the software. If you
connect the scanner and the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click [Cancel].
• Quit all running applications before installation, including anti-virus software.
• For Windows 2000/XP, log in as an administrator to install the software.
• Make sure to remove the CD-ROM from the drive and store it in a
safe place.
• If you encounter a problem during installation, see
"Troubleshooting" in the Scanning Guide.
• If you later upgrade your OS to Windows XP, reinstall the software.

Preparing the Scanner
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Preparing the Scanner
Unlocking the Scanner
1Peel the seals off the scanner.
2Slide the lock switch on the bottom of the scanner toward the unlock mark ( ).
Connecting the Scanner
1Connect the scanner to your computer with the supplied USB cable.
2Connect the supplied AC adapter to the scanner, and then plug in.
• Do not tilt the scanner more than 90 degrees from horizontal when releasing the lock.
• Handle the scanner with both hands. Be careful not to drop the scanner.
• Always lock the scanner when carrying or transporting it.
• 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.
• Only use the USB 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 and "HI-SPEED USB
Device Plugged into non-HI-SPEED USB Hub" message appears, ignore the message. The
scanner operates in this condition without problems.
• The scanner does not have a power switch. The power is activated as soon as the AC
adapter is plugged in.
Unlock Mark

Try Scanning
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Try Scanning
This section explains the basic scanning procedures using the image editing program, ArcSoft PhotoStudio,
and the scanner driver, ScanGear.
1Place a document on the document glass and
close the document cover.
2Start ArcSoft PhotoStudio.
For Windows: Select [start] - [(All) Programs] -
[ArcSoft PhotoStudio 5.5], then click [PhotoStudio 5.5].
For Macintosh: Open [Applications] - [PhotoStudio]
folders, then double-click the [PhotoStudio] icon.
3From the [File] menu, click [Select Source] and select the scanner model.
For Windows: Do not select the one that includes [WIA] in the model name.
4Click the [Acquire] icon to start ScanGear.
5Select the type of document you are scanning in
[Select Source] and click [Preview].
6Set [Destination] and/or [Output Size] as needed.
7Click [Scan] to start scanning.
8When prompted to close ScanGear, click [OK].
9Save the scanned image in ArcSoft PhotoStudio and
close the window.
When opening the document cover,
support it with your hand until it stops.
Do not touch the scanner while it is
operating.
• For more information on scanning using ScanGear, bundled applications, and troubleshooting, see the on-screen
manual Scanning Guide. To open the Scanning Guide, double-click the Scanning Guide icon on the desktop, or click
on in ScanGear or CanoScan Toolbox.
Top
Bottom Alignment
Mark

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 the Scanning Guide.
• Before using scanner buttons, make sure that all the software programs are installed on your computer using the [Easy
Install] option of the CanoScan Setup Utility program. See "Installing the Software" on page 2.
•For Mac OS X 10.3 and 10.2.8: Before using the scanner buttons, you need to set Image Capture (in [Applications]
folder) to open CanoScan Toolbox automatically when a scanner button is pressed.
Start Image Capture, and then perform the following.
- Mac OS X 10.3: Click [Options] and select CanoScan Toolbox in [When a scanner button is pressed, open:].
- Mac OS X 10.2.8: Select [Other] in [When a scanner button is pressed, open:]. Select CanoScan Toolbox and click [Open].
Click [OK] and quit Image Capture. For more information, see "Troubleshooting" in the Scanning Guide.
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PDF Buttons
PDF buttons allow you to easily create PDF
f
iles 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
d
pi.
BLACK & WHITE Button
Scans black & white images in A4 or Letter
s
ize*at 300 dpi.
CUSTOM Button
Scans images in user-specified settings.
FINISH Button
Ends the operation and saves the scanned
image in a PDF file.
*The size may differ depending on your system
environment.
COPY Button
Prints (copies) the scanned image with a
printer.
PHOTO/FILM Button
Opens the scanned image in the bundled
application program, ArcSoft PhotoStudio.
E-MAIL Button
Attaches the scanned image to a new e-mail
message.
The first time you press this button, you will be
prompted to select the e-mail program to use with
this function.

Scanning Film
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Scanning Film
This scanner can scan 35 mm film (film strip or slide). Follow the procedure below when scanning film.
1Remove the protective
sheet from the
document cover.
When you finish scanning,
put the protective sheet back
by aligning it with the
grooves in the document
cover and sliding it
downward into place.
2Remove the Film Guide
from the document
cover.
Hold the document cover so
that it doesn't close, then a
press down and hold the tab
at the Film Guide's top left
and btilt the Film Guide
outward to lift it up.
3Open the Film Holder.
Pinch the both side of the
Film Holder to open.
Always put the protective sheet back when you are not scanning film to protect the
light source in the document cover.
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Calibration Slot
Film Holder

Scanning Film
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4Insert the film into
the Film Guide.
Place the film face
down with the frames
in reverse order.
5Set the Film Guide to the
document cover, and
close the document
cover.
Hold the document cover and
ainsert the bottom edge of
the Film Guide into the
bottom groove in the
document cover, and then b
tilt the top of the Film Guide
up into the document cover
until it locks securely into
place with a click.
• 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.
How to Use the Shield
When scanning short or curled film, extra light
may enter through gaps and produce bands of
color around the edges of the scanned image.
If this occurs, use the supplied shield as shown in
the figure.
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Scanning Film
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6Start ArcSoft PhotoStudio, then start
ScanGear.
Follow the steps 2 to 4 in "Try Scanning" on page 4.
7Select [Negative Film (Color)] or [Positive
Film (Color)] in [Select Source] to match the
type of film you are scanning, then click
[Preview].
8Place a check mark beside the number(s) of
the frame(s) you want to scan. Perform
image corrections as needed.
9Click [Scan] to start scanning.
10 When prompted to close ScanGear, click [OK].
11 Save the scanned image in ArcSoft PhotoStudio
and close the window.
Do not touch 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 the Scanning Guide.

Specifications
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Specifications
*1 Optical Resolution represents the maximum sampling rate based on ISO 14473.
*2 For film scanning only.
*3 The fastest speed in USB 2.0 Hi-Speed mode on Windows PC. Transfer time is not included. Scanning
speed varies according to the document types, scan settings, or specifications of the computer.
*4 Calibration processing time is not included.
*5 AC adapter type varies according to the region in which the scanner is purchased.
Use only AC adapters listed in the user instructions.(Canon AC Adapter: K30279 is for United Kingdom
and K30278 is for other EU countries). Do not use them for other products
• Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Model Number: K10293 (CanoScan 4400F)
Scanner Type Flatbed
Scanning Element CCD 6-line color
Light Source Cold cathode fluorescent lamp
Optical Resolution *1 4800 x 9600 dpi
Selectable Resolution 25–19200 dpi (ScanGear)
Scanning Bit Depth
Color 48 bit input (16 bit for each color)
48 bit or 24 bit output (16 bit or 8 bit for each color)
Grayscale
48 bit input (16 bit for each color)
16 bit
*2
or 8 bit output
Scanning Speed *3
(Photo or Document)
Color 7.7 msec./line (2400 dpi), 14.8 msec./line (4800 dpi)
Grayscale, B&W 7.7 msec./line (2400 dpi), 14.8 msec./line (4800 dpi)
Scanning Speed
*3
(Film)
7.4–74.0 msec./line
Preview Speed *3*4 Approximately 5 sec.
Interface USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Maximum Document Size A4/Letter: 216 x 297 mm
Film Type/Number of Frames 35 mm strip (6 frames max)/35 mm slide (4 frames max)
Scanner Buttons 7 buttons (PDF x 4, COPY, PHOTO/FILM, E-MAIL)
Operating Range
Temperat ure 10qC to 35qC (50qF to 95qF)
Humidity 10% to 90% RH, 20% to 80% RH for film scanning
without condensation formation
Power Requirements AC adapter (100/120/230/240V)*5
Power Consumption In operation: 17 watts maximum, Stand-by: 4 watts
(Using supplied AC adapter)
Maximum Exterior Dimensions 259 x 474 x 83 mm
Weight Approximately 2.8 kg
Optional Accessory Kit Accessory Kit CSAK-4400F