Canon CanoScan FB 630U User manual

Plug-inModuleCS-U3.3
forCanoScan FB630U/FB636UColorImageScanner
User'sGuide
f o r M a c i n t o s h

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How to Make Best Use of the Manuals
Electronic Manual
Detailed information on how to use
ScanGear CS-U 5.3.
ScanGear CS-U 5.3
User's Guide
Describes operating procedure from set up
and software installation to scanning and
confirmation of operation. Please read before
using the scanner for the first time.
Printed Manual
CanoScan FB630U/FB636U
Getting Started
Detailed information on how
to use Plug-In Module CS-U 3.3.
Plug-in Module CS-U 3.3
User's Guide
Electronic Manual
MacintoshWindows
Detailed information on the scanner
and the CD-ROM.
CanoScan FB630U/FB636U
Product Guide
Electronic Manual
This Guide
Electronic Manual
Detailed information on how to use
ScanGear Toolbox CS 2.1.
ScanGear Toolbox CS 2.1
User's Guide
Tells you how to use Ulead Photo Express 2.0
SE, Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2.0 and Omni Page
Limited Edition.
Electronic Manuals
Manual for Each
Application Software
After you have read this
book and mastered the
use of ScanGear CS-U 5.3
and ScanGear Toolbox CS
2.1...
After reading this
guide and scanner is set
up and ready for use.
Tells you how to get the
best scanning results.
Detailed information
on care of the
scanner and handling
the accompanying
CD-ROM.
When using the
accompanying
application software.
After you have read this
book and mastered the
use of Plug-in Module
CS-U 3.3 and CanoScan
Toolbox CS 1.2.
When you open the box
Detailed information on how to use
CanoScan Toolbox CS 1.2.
CanoScan Toolbox CS 1.2
User's Guide
Electronic Manual
Read Safety Precautions
in the Product Guide first.

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How to Use this Guide
This guide explains how to use the Canon Plug-in Module CS-U 3.3 (herein referred to as
Plug-in Module CS-U) with application programs supporting CanoScan FB630U/FB636U, such
as Adobe PhotoDeluxe.
A plug-in is used within a compatible application program like Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2.0 to
expand its functionality and cannot be used as a stand-alone application. By only installing
the Plug-in Module CS-U from the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM, Plug-in Module CS-U can
be simply plugged into the parent program and add the ability to scan.
Before using Plug-in Module CS-U, we strongly recommend reading this guide and keeping
this CD-ROM in a safe place for later reference.
Where to Look
Quick Start Instructions p. 9
The Quick Start Instructions is a brief summary of commands and procedures that will
assist in using Plug-in Module CS-U immediately.
Installing Plug-in Module CS-U (Required Reading) p. 12
All users should read this section to learn the procedures for installing Plug-in Module
CS-U software.
Scanning Preparations (Required Reading) p. 18
All users should read this section to learn the procedures for adjusting magnification
and scan mode settings in preparation for scanning.
Scanning (Required Reading) p. 33
All users should read this section to learn the procedures for scanning and saving images.
Adjusting and Editing Scanned Images p. 39
Read this section for details about how to use Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2.0 to adjust
image brightness, color tone, and other attributes. You can read this section
according to your needs.
About the Conventions Used in this Guide
The following conventions are used in this guide to draw your attention to important
information.
CAUTION:
This symbol is used to highlight procedural precautions and limitations.
Always read these topics to avoid errors.
HINT:
This symbol is used to present helpful hints and supplemental information.
Reading these topics is recommended to enhance your enjoyment of
Plug-in Module CS-U.

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Table of Contents
How to Use this Guide ........................................................................................... 3
Control Panel Features ........................................................................................... 6
Scanning Procedures .............................................................................................. 7
Plug-in Module CS-U Special Features .................................................................... 8
Quick Start Instructions .......................................................................................... 9
Installing Plug-in Module CS-U ................................................................ 12
Installing Plug-in Module CS-U ............................................................................. 13
Scanning Preparations ............................................................................. 18
Display Plug-in Module CS-U Control Panel .......................................................... 19
Previewing ........................................................................................................... 21
Set Preferences..................................................................................................... 22
Set Magnification ................................................................................................. 26
Set Scan Mode ..................................................................................................... 28
Verify Image Before Scanning ............................................................................... 31
Scanning .................................................................................................... 33
Scan Area Settings ............................................................................................... 34
Zooming .............................................................................................................. 35
Scanning .............................................................................................................. 37
Saving Scanned Images ........................................................................................ 38

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Adjusting and Editing Scanned Images .................................................. 39
Using the Histogram Feature to Adjust Image Contrast......................................... 40
Adjusting the Image with Gamma Settings ........................................................... 42
Brightness and Contrast Settings .......................................................................... 44
Adjusting Gamma with the Menu ........................................................................ 46
Gamma Value Settings ......................................................................................... 48
Tone Curve Settings ............................................................................................. 50
Auto Tone Correction (ColorSync™) ..................................................................... 52
Descreen .............................................................................................................. 53
Brightness Settings for Black & White Images (Threshold Value) ............................ 54
Saving / Recalling Settings .................................................................................... 55
Editing Scanned Images ....................................................................................... 57
Scanning Techniques ............................................................................................ 58
Appendices................................................................................................ 59
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 60
Error Messages ..................................................................................................... 62
Glossary ............................................................................................................... 63
Index .................................................................................................................... 65
Canon Customer Support Help Desk .................................................................... 67

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Scan Button ➜p. 37
Preview Button ➜p. 21
Browser Button ➜p. 31
HINT
In this guide, menu items are marked in the following manner:
Select [Load] from the [File] menu.
Control Panel Features
When you need more information about an operation panel button or menu, refer to
the illustration below and go to the referenced page number for more details.
• There may be some differences in the screen below, depending on the version of
Plug-in Module CS-U provided in your package.
Histogram Button ➜p. 40
Gamma Curve button ➜p. 42
➜p. 22
Close Box
➜p. 19
Preview
Window
➜ p. 21
➜pp. 42-51
➜p. 40
➜p. 52
➜p. 53
➜p. 55
Scan Mode
➜p. 28
Gamma Curve
➜pp. 42-51
Magnification
➜p. 26
Image Size
➜p. 24
Required/Free
memory ➜p. 30
Zoom In Button ➜p. 35
Zoom Out Button ➜p. 36

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Scanning Procedures
Follow these procedures to use Plug-in Module CS-U.
STEP 3
STEP 2
STEP 1
Is the scanner connected?
Scanning Preparations ➜ p. 18
•
Display Control Panel
•
Previewing
•
Set Preferences
•
Set Magnification
•
Set Scan Mode
p. 19
p. 21
p. 22
p. 26
p. 28
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Scan Area Settings
•
Zooming
•
Scanning
•
Saving Scanned Images
If the current brightness
and color pose no problem,
there is no need to adjust
these settings.
Scanning ➜ p. 33
Adjusting and Editing Scanned Images
➜ p. 39
Verify Image Before Scanning
(Browser Window) ➜ p. 31
Are the Brightness and Color Satisfactory?
p. 34
p. 35
p. 37
p. 38
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Histogram Adjustments
•
Color Correction
•
Auto Tone Correction
•
Threshold Value
p. 40
p. 42
p. 52
p. 54
Install the Plug-in Module CS-U Software ➜ p. 12
STEP 4
Refer to the Getting Started
Guide that accompanied
your scanner for connecting
the scanner instructions.

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Plug-in Module CS-U Special Features
•See the Results of Adjustments Immediately (Dynamic Preview)
Once in preview mode, the results of adjustments to scan mode settings and colors are
promptly reflected in the preview image.
Highly detailed adjustments can be performed easily because you can see the results of
your changes as they are executed.
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•Supports ColorSync™ 2.0 or higher Auto Tone Correction
Supports ColorSync for the Macintosh operating system. Achieves superior color quality
by automatically compensating for and aligning the tones of various devices, such as
scanners, color displays and color printers.
▼ ▼ ▼
•Browser Function Permits Confirmation of the Real Image
Before Scanning
The Browser function lets you check the image to be scanned in detail before
commencing the scan. This function presents a much higher quality image than the
preview function.
▼ ▼ ▼
• Histogram Function Realizes Beautiful Contrast
Simple operation allows you to achieve beautiful contrast with half-tone gradations.
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• Gamma Curve Adjusts Image Brightness
The Gamma Curve feature provides four methods you can use to refine in detail the
level of image brightness until you are satisfied with the results.
▼ ▼ ▼
•Works within Image Processing Software for Easy Image
Editing
Plug-in Module CS-U can be used to extend the functions of plug-in compatible image
processing application programs.

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Quick Start Instructions
Those who wish to start scanning immediately should follow the procedures below. If
you require further information at any stage, read the pages referenced at each step.
Installing Plug-in Module CS-U p. 13
1. Place the Macintosh version of the CanoScan Setup CD-ROM
that came with the scanner into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
The CanoScan Setup Utility will automatically start. (If the
CanoScan Setup Utility does not automatically start, double-
click the [CanoScan FB630U/636U] icon, followed by the
[Setup] icon.)
2. Click [Install the Software] and install Plug-in Module CS-U.
(Install Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2.0 first.)
If Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2.0 has not yet been installed, install it
before Plug-in Module CS-U.
Start Plug-in Module CS-U p. 19
1. Connect the scanner to the computer, then start Adobe
PhotoDeluxe 2.0.
2. Select [CanonPI CS-U 3.3.0...] as the image source (this step is
only required the first time the scanner is used with the
program)
3. Click the scanner icon.
• Plug-in Module CS-U will start and display its control panel.
Start the Preview Scan p. 21
1. Place the materials to be scanned on the scanner.
2. Click the preview scan button ( ).
• The entire document glass area will be scanned and displayed in the
preview scan window.
Preview Window
Plug-in Module CS-U automatically calibrates itself the first time the preview or
scan button is clicked. The scanner will run by itself for a few moments without
displaying an image in the window. This does not constitute a breakdown. The
calibration results are stored until the computer power is shut off.
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Set the preferences, magnification and scan mode settings.
pp. 22-30
• The preference settings provide settings for how the system operates.
(p. 22)
• The magnification setting determines how you want the image
enlarged or reduced. (p. 26)
• The scan mode setting determines the kind of image you want to scan:
black and white, gray, or color. (p. 28)
Verify Image Quality with the Browser Function Before Scanning p. 31
1. Click on the [Browser] button.
• The Selection Frame will appear.
2. Move the Selection Frame to specify the area of the image you
want verified and click the mouse button.
• Plug-in Module CS-U will read the image and display the browser image.
3. After you have examined the browser image, click the mouse
anywhere.
Specify the Area of the Image to be Scanned p. 34
1. Select the area to be scanned by clicking and dragging the
mouse pointer over the image.
• You may find it convenient to use the zoom feature to select small areas
or to select specific scan areas with precision. (p. 35)
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