Canon Pixma Mg2924 User Guide

Scanning with WIA DriverYou can scan an item from a WIA (Windows Image Acquisition)-compliant application.
WIA is a driver model implemented in Windows XP or later. It allows you to scan items without using an
application.
The procedure varies depending on the application. The following procedures are examples only.
Refer to the application's manual for details.
Important
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In Windows XP, you cannot scan using the WIA driver via a network connection.
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Follow these steps to enable scanning over a...

SourceSelect a scanner type.
Paper size This setting is not available for your scanner or printer.
Color format Select the color mode in which to scan the item.
File type Select a data format from JPEG, BMP, PNG, and TIFF.
Resolution (DPI) Enter the resolution. Specify a value between 50 dpi and 600 dpi.
Resolution
Note
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When using the scanner or printer with network connection, the following resolutions can be
specified. 150 dpi / 300 dpi / 600 dpi
Brightness Move the slider to adjust the brightness....

Note•
If you have more than one scanner or printer, a scanner selection screen may appear. Double-
click the scanner you want to use.
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For USB connection:  Canon XXX series (where "XXX" is the model name)
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For network connection:  XXX series_MAC address  (where "XXX" is the model name)
3.
Select the type of picture according to the item to be scanned.
Select from  Color picture , Grayscale picture , Black and white picture or text , and Custom
Settings .
Note
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When using the scanner or...

When scanning is completed, the scanned image appears in the application.
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Scanning Using the Control Panel (Windows XP Only)You can scan images via the Control Panel of Windows XP using the WIA driver.
Important
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When using the scanner or printer with network connection, you cannot scan using the WIA driver.
1.
From the  Start menu, select  Control Panel .
2.
Click Printers and Other Hardware  > Scanners and Cameras , then double-click Canon
XXX series  (where "XXX" is the model name).
The  Scanner and Camera Wizard  dialog box appears.
3.
Click Next.
4.
Select...

BrightnessMove the slider to adjust the brightness. Move it to the left to darken and right to brighten the image.
You can also enter a value (-127 to 127).
Contrast Move the slider to adjust the contrast. Moving it to the left will decrease the contrast of the image,
thus softening the image. Moving it to the right will increase the contrast of the image, thus
sharpening the image. You can also enter a value (-127 to 127).
Resolution (DPI) Enter the resolution. Specify a value between 50 dpi and 600...

Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer)Learn how to place items on the platen of your scanner or printer. Place items correctly according to the
type of item to be scanned. Otherwise, items may not be scanned correctly.
Important
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Do not place objects on the document cover. When you open the document cover, the objects may fall into your scanner or printer, resulting in malfunction.
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Close the document cover when scanning.
Placing Items Place items as described below to scan by detecting the item...

Placing Multiple Items:
Allow 0.4 inch (1 cm) or more space between the edges
(diagonally striped area) of the platen and items, and
between items. Portions placed on the diagonally striped
area cannot be scanned.
 more than 0.4 inch (1 cm)
Note
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You can place up to 12 items.
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Positions of slanted items (10 degrees or less) are
corrected automatically.
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Network Scan SettingsYou can connect your scanner or printer to a network to share it among multiple computers.
Important
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Multiple users cannot scan at the same time.
Note
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Complete the network settings of your scanner or printer beforehand from the Setup CD-ROM or byfollowing the instructions on the web page.
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With network connection, scanning takes longer than USB connection.
Complete the following settings to enable scanning over a network.
Specifying Your Scanner or Printer
Use IJ Network Scanner...

2.In the notification area on the desktop, right-click  (IJ Network Scanner Selector EX),
then select  Settings....
The Scan-from-PC Settings screen appears.3.
Select your scanner or printer from  Scanners.
Normally, the MAC address of your scanner or printer is already selected after the network setup. In
that case, you do not need to select it again.
Important
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If multiple scanners exist on the network, multiple model names appear. In that case, you can
select one scanner per model.
4.
Click  OK....