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Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

Setup and Scanning

Try the Additional Features

Check the Package Contents

Install the Software

Windows

Macintosh

Unlock the Scanning Unit

Connect the Scanner

Try Scanning

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Using the Scanner Buttons

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Scanning Film

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Be sure to install the software programs before connecting the scanner 
to the computer!

Please read this guide before operating this scanner. After you finish reading this guide, store it in

a safe place for future reference.

Summary of Contents for CanoScan 9950F

Page 1: ...osh Unlock the Scanning Unit Connect the Scanner Try Scanning p 3 p 4 p 5 p 6 p 7 p 8 Using the Scanner Buttons p 11 Scanning Film p 12 Be sure to install the software programs before connecting the scanner to the computer Please read this guide before operating this scanner After you finish reading this guide store it in a safe place for future reference ...

Page 2: ...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 You can also view it by clicking the button in ScanGear CS and CanoScan Toolbox User Guides for Application Programs PDF format manuals ArcSoft PhotoStudio ScanSoft OmniPage SE Presto PageManager Windo...

Page 3: ...you to load images from the scanner edit and retouch them and apply special effects and enhancements ScanSoft OmniPage SE 90 MB 80 MB OCR Optical Character Recognition Program It converts characters scanned from a book magazine or newspaper into text data for editing or digital transmission This does not support Windows 98 first Edition Presto PageManager Windows only 150 MB Digital Document Manag...

Page 4: ...procedure will start Follow the on screen message prompts and click Next or Yes 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 6 If you are running Windows XP or Windows 2000 Professional with multiple user accounts you should log on with an adm...

Page 5: ...menu will display 5 Click Install the Software Read the SOFTWARE USER LICENSE AGREEMENT Click Yes if you accept the terms The Install window will display 6 Click Start Installation You will install five software programs and the Scanning Guide HTML format manual 7 The installation procedure will start Follow the on screen message prompts and click Next Yes or Install to continue the installation I...

Page 6: ...the scanner to the computer If it is left locked a malfunction or other problem may occur Do not tilt the scanner more than 90 degrees from horizontal when releasing the lock 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 When carrying or transporting the scanner always lock the scanning unit by pushing the loc...

Page 7: ...le recommended by Canon Please read the IEEE1394 caution sheet bundled with the scanner for precautions with the IEEE1394 interface and cables recommended 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 When the scanner is connected to the USB 1 1 port on Windows XP do not worry if the HI SPEED USB Dev...

Page 8: ...ning its top edge with the alignment mark and close the document cover Alignment Mark Top Bottom 2 Select Start Programs or All Programs ArcSoft PhotoStudio 5 5 and PhotoStudio 5 5 PhotoStudio will start Windows 2 Double click the Applications folder followed by the PhotoStudio folder and the PhotoStudio icon PhotoStudio will start Macintosh ...

Page 9: ...ent Grayscale 6 Click Preview After calibration the preview scan will start and gradually display the image The image is automatically cropped at its original size If you want to trim the image further drag the mouse diagonally to select the area 7 Select the Destination You can select Print 300 dpi or Image display 150 dpi After the first time you do not need to adjust this setting from the secon...

Page 10: ...acintosh in the ScanGear CS window to close it The scanned image will appear in the PhotoStudio window 11Save the scanned image Click the File menu and select Save As Select the folder where you wish to store the image file enter a file name select a file type JPEG format is recommended and click Save 12Click the close box Windows or Macintosh in the PhotoStudio window to close it If the scanner d...

Page 11: ...Format document uses a file format that allows it to be displayed and printed with an application program such as Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Reader It is easy to create PDF files for your images by using the PDF button on the scanner or the PDF button in CanoScan Toolbox Please refer to the Scanning Guide HTML format manual for instructions to change the scanner button settings SCAN Button To open...

Page 12: ...glass of the scanner Make sure that the FAU Cable is connected to the FAU connector on the back of the scanner You can purchase the Accessory Kit for CanoScan 9950F CSAK 9950F if the protective sheet or Film Guides are lost or damaged Hold the film by the edges with your fingertips to avoid getting fingerprints or dirt on the film surface Use a blower brush to remove any dust from the film documen...

Page 13: ... document glass of the scanner and cause a pattern of rings called Newton Rings to appear on the scanned image If this occurs scan using the supplied film retainer sheet as shown in the figure A Scan with the film retainer sheet inserted beneath the film B If Newton Rings still appear after following Instruction A turn the film strip over and place it in the Film Holder with the film retainer shee...

Page 14: ... viewed correctly from below in the Film Guide so that its edges fit within the grooves f Close the Film Holder g Align the Film Guide s tab with the FILM symbol on the document glass of the scanner 3 Close the document cover To avoid scratching the film do not slide the Film Holder after you place the film in the Film Guide If the Film Holder becomes separated from the Film Guide refer to the ill...

Page 15: ...the Select Source You can select from the following options for films Negative Film Color Positive Film Color 4 Click Preview ScanGear CS will display the preview image s 5 Place a check mark beside the number s of the frame s to be scanned By default a check mark appears beside the first frame only You can scan multiple frames in one step if you place a check mark beside the number of each frame ...

Page 16: ... Save the scanned image Click the File menu and select Save As Select the folder where you wish to store the image file enter a file name select a file type JPEG format is recommended and click Save 10Click close box Windows or Macintosh in the PhotoStudio window to close it If you have failed scanning with ArcSoft PhotoStudio scan fewer frames or use CanoScan Toolbox Adobe Photoshop Elements as t...

Page 17: ...ource Cold cathode fluorescent lamp Optical Resolution 4800 x 9600 dpi Selectable Resolution 25 19200 dpi ScanGear CS Scanning Bit Depth Color 16 bit input 16 bit or 8 bit output for each color RGB Grayscale 16 bit input 16 bit 1 or 8 bit output Scanning Speed 2 Photo or Document Color 11 0 msec line 2400 dpi 11 0 msec line 4800 dpi Grayscale B W 11 0 msec line 2400 dpi 11 0 msec line 4800 dpi Sca...

Page 18: ...OS X v10 2 OS X v10 3 Monitor Type Monitor Size inches Printer Manufacturer Type of Printer Printer Resolutions Installed Virus Protection Program Installed Compression Program On Board Expansion Cards Attached Peripherals Connected Network System After upgrading to Windows XP reinstall ScanGear CS and CanoScan Toolbox according to the steps on page 4 As an ENERGY STAR Partner Canon Inc has determ...

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