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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.

Scanner

USB Interface Cable

AC Adapter

Film Guides for 35 mm strips/ slides/ 120 
and 4”x 5” format films

Summary of Contents for CanoScan 9900F

Page 1: ...ntents Install the Software Windows Macintosh Unlock the Scanning Unit Connect the Scanner Try Scanning p 2 p 3 p 4 p 5 p 6 p 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 ...

Page 2: ...he 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 ...

Page 3: ...ftware 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 ...

Page 4: ... 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 Windo...

Page 5: ...tallation procedure will start Follow the on screen message prompts and click Yes or Next to continue the installation 6 When the installation is complete click Yes The computer will restart 7 After 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 softw...

Page 6: ...ndow will display 4 Click Start Installation You will install six software programs and the Scanning Guide HTML format manual 5 The installation procedure will start Follow the on screen message prompts and click Yes Next or Install to continue the installation 6 When the installation is complete click Yes The computer will restart 7 After restarting remove the CD ROM from the drive and store it i...

Page 7: ...r 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 ...

Page 8: ... 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...

Page 9: ... 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 Top Bottom 3 Select Start Programs or All Programs ArcSoft PhotoStudio and PhotoStudio 5 PhotoStudio will start Windows 3 Double click the Applications Mac OS 9 and PhotoStudio folder and the PhotoStudio icon PhotoStudio will start Macintosh ...

Page 10: ...anGear CS 8 2 and click the OK button ScanGear CS will start Macintosh 5 In the Select source category select Platen 6 Select 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 7 Click Preview After calibration the preview scan will start and gradually display the image The ima...

Page 11: ...wish to store the image file enter a file name select a file type JPG format is recommended and click Save 11 Click or close box in the PhotoStudio window to close it If the scanner does not perform as described above read the Troubleshooting section of the Scanning Guide HTML format manual For details about the bundled software programs read the Scanning Guide or the User s Guide PDF format manua...

Page 12: ...F file 1 Press the FILE button 2 The scanner will scan the item 3 The scanned image will be saved as a PDF document and appear in Presto PageManager Windows or Adobe Acrobat Reader Macintosh While scanning you can change the default settings for scanning by clicking the Cancel button For changing settings or arranging the scanner button assignments refer to the CanoScan Toolbox section of the Scan...

Page 13: ...n and tuck the ends under the tabs on the film guide Pinch the film holder and close it back in position If the film holder is not correctly positioned press down the whole film holder Two or more film strips in the film holder are scanned in order starting from the right end of the bottom strip 120 and 4 x 5 Format Films Open the film holder on the film guide for 120 and 4 x 5 format films place ...

Page 14: ... it Do not block the calibration slot on the film guide when you are scanning film Colors will not scan correctly if the calibration slot is obstructed Calibration Slot 1 Select Start Programs or All Programs ArcSoft PhotoStudio and PhotoStudio 5 2 Click 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 S...

Page 15: ...r frame by frame 6 Place check mark s beside the number s of each frame you wish to scan When you scan films with 13 or more frames click the tab on the right to view the 13th and subsequent frames At first a check mark only appears beside the first frame You can scan multiple frames in one step if you place check marks beside the numbers of each frame you wish to include Use ScanGear CS s Advance...

Page 16: ...e name select a file type JPEG format is recommended and click Save 9 Click or close box in the PhotoStudio window to close it If the scanner does not perform as described above read the Troubleshooting section of the Scanning Guide HTML format manual For details about the bundled software programs read the Scanning Guide or the User s Guide PDF format manual for each software program on the CanoS...

Page 17: ...Document Size A4 Letter 216 x 297 mm 8 5 x 11 7 in Film Type Number of Frames 35 mm strip negatives positives 24 frames 35 mm slide negatives positives 8 frames 120 format negatives positives 12 x 6 cm 4 x 5 format negatives positives Scanner Buttons 4 buttons COPY SCAN FILE E MAIL Operating Range Temperature 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Humidity 10 to 90 RH 20 to 80 RH when scanning film without con...

Page 18: ...Guaranteed servicing for this equipment will expire seven years after production ceases About the Computer Used Date of Purchase Dealer Tel Dealer Address Scanner Model CanoScan 9900F Serial Number on the back of the equipment Manufacturer Model CPU Clock Speed MHz Memory Capacity RAM MB Space Available MB Hard Disk Capacity MB OS Windows XP Me 2000 98 Macintosh OS 9 0 OS 9 1 OS 9 2 OS X v10 1 OS ...

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