Canon 8800F - CanoScan - Flatbed Scanner User manual

QT5-1301-V01 ©CANON INC. 2007 PRINTED IN THAILAND
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Quick Start Guide
Guide de démarrage rapide
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FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only)
For 120V, 60Hz model
Model Number : K10301
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 a 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 a shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in 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
1-516-328-5600

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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
Setup CD-ROM
•Software Programs
- ScanGear (scanner driver)
- MP Navigator EX
- ArcSoft PhotoStudio
- Presto! PageManager (Windows only)
- OmniPage SE
•On-screen Manuals
- Scanning Guide (for ScanGear, MP Navigator EX, and troubleshooting)
- Manuals for bundled application programs
Adobe®Photoshop®Elements CD-ROM (English/French/German)
Refer to the instruction sheet for installing.
*In this guide, Windows Vista™operating system screenshots are used to illustrate explanations
common to all operating systems.
Table of Contents
Package Contents .......................................... 1 Scanning with MP Navigator EX..................... 7
Installing the Software .................................... 2 Scanning Film ................................................. 8
Preparing the Scanner ................................... 4 Specifications.................................................. 11
Try Scanning .................................................. 5 Safety Precautions.......................................... 13
Using the Scanner Buttons............................. 6
Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
Scanner
USB Cable
Film Guides
(for 35mm film strip/slide)
AC Adapter
Film Guide
(for 120 format film)
Power Cord

Installing the Software
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Installing the Software
1Place the Setup CD-ROM in the drive.
For Macintosh®: Double-click the [Setup] icon. Enter the administrator ID and password on the
authentication dialog box.
2For Windows Vista, when the [AutoPlay]dialog box
appears, run the setup program, and then click [Continue]
to proceed when the [User Account Control]dialog box
appears.
For Windows 2000/XP and Macintosh, skip this step and go to
step 3.
3If prompted, select your language and place of residence.
In some countries, these dialog boxes will not appear.
4Click [Easy Install] on the main menu.
• Do NOT connect the scanner to a computer before installing the software. If you connect the
scanner and the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, unplug the USB cable from the
computer, and then click [Cancel] to close the screen.
• Quit all running applications before installation, including anti-virus software.
• To upgrade from Windows®XP to Windows Vista, first uninstall software bundled with the
Canon scanner.
• Log in as an administrator to install the software.

Installing the Software
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5Click [Install] to start installation.
Carefully read the License Agreement, and then click [Yes] to
proceed.
6Follow the on-screen instructions to perform the
installation.
7When the installation is complete, click [Restart] to restart
your computer.
After restarting the computer, "Solution Menu" will appear. See
the last part of the "Try Scanning" description on page 5.
Do not click a menu on the Solution Menu screen at this time.
• 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.

Preparing the Scanner
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Preparing the Scanner
Unlocking the Scanner
1Peel the shipping tapes off the scanner.
2Open the document cover and slide the lock switch toward the unlock mark ( ).
Connecting the Scanner
1Connect the scanner to your computer with the supplied USB cable.
2Connect the supplied power cord to the AC adapter.
3Connect the AC adapter to the scanner.
4Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet.
5Press ( ) to turn the power on.
• Handle the scanner with both hands. Be careful not to drop the scanner.
• When you carry or transport the scanner, make sure to slide the lock switch toward the lock
mark ( ) to fasten the scanning unit.
• Only use the USB cable, AC adapter, and the power cord provided with the scanner. Use of
other cables or adapters may lead to a malfunction.
• Always attach the AC adapter to the scanner before plugging in the power cord to the
electrical outlet. Reversing this order may lead to malfunctions.
• When the scanner is connected to the USB 1.1 port 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.
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.
<Solution Menu>
You can select either MP Navigator EX or the Scanning
Guide (on-screen manual).
• Do not touch the scanner while it is
operating.
• Do not see the light source directly during a
scan job.
• 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 MP Navigator EX.
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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 Setup program. See "Installing the Software" on page 2.
If the scanner buttons do not work properly, see "Troubleshooting" in the Scanning Guide.
•For Mac OS X v.10.3.x and v.10.2.x (v.10.2.8 or later): Before using the scanner buttons, you need to set Image
Capture (in [Applications] folder) to open MP Navigator EX automatically when a scanner button is pressed.
Start Image Capture, and then perform the following.
- Mac OS X v.10.3.x: Click [Options] and select MP Navigator EX 1 in [When a scanner button is pressed, open:].
- Mac OS X v.10.2.x (v.10.2.8 or later): Select [Other] in [When a scanner button is pressed, open:]. Select MP
Navigator EX 1.0 and click [Open]. Click [OK] and quit Image Capture.
PDF Buttons
PDF 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.
BLACK & WHITE Button
Scans black & white images in A4 or Letter
size*at 300 dpi by default.
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 with MP Navigator EX
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Scanning with MP Navigator EX
MP Navigator EX allows you to copy, scan, e-mail, convert scanned images with OCR programs,
create PDF files with them, or import them into other application programs merely by clicking the buttons
in the MP Navigator EX. It also allows you to set various settings for each function.
Operating Procedures
1Start MP Navigator EX.
For Windows: Select [Start] – [(All) Programs] – [Canon Utilities] – [MP Navigator EX 1.0], and click
[MP Navigator EX 1.0].
For Macintosh: Open [Applications] – [Canon Utilities] folders, then double-click the [MP Navigator
EX 1.0] icon.
The One-click mode window of MP Navigator EX is displayed.
2Click the button for the required function.
A window will appear for each of the buttons. Change the settings as needed.
Example: [Photo-1] window
3Click [Scan].
The scanner starts scanning and carries out the function of the selected button.
•For more information on MP Navigator EX, see the on-screen manual Scanning Guide.
Open the MP Navigator EX
settings dialog box.
Switch to navigation mode.
One-click Mode
Scan Settings
Specify how you want to make scans.
Save Settings
Specify how you want to save your scans.
Application Settings
Set the application program to which
images are sent. The currently linked pro-
gram is displayed in the box.
Indicate the scanner buttons.
Open Scanning Guide.

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 while you cpull the sheet outward and d
detach it.
2Insert the film into the Film Guide.
35mm Film Strip
cOpen the film holder on the film guide, place the film face down and close the film holder.
dAlign the Film Guide’s tab with the FILM symbol on the document 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.
Film Holder
Calibration Slot