Canon Pixma Mp830 User Guide

							Chapter 7
Chapter 7 129Scanning Images
Scanning Images
This section describes how to scan images.
About Scanning Images
You can scan images from the machine to a computer without printing them and save them in 
popular file formats, such as JPEG, Tiff, Bitmap. Scanned data saved on your computer can be 
processed using image processing software. Furthermore, you can use the OCR (Optical Character 
Recognition) software to convert scanned paper documents to text data.
„Before Scanning
Before scanning images, confirm the following:
zAre the necessary software (MP Drivers and MP Navigator) installed?
If the software is not yet installed, refer to the Easy Setup Instructions.
zDoes the document to be scanned meet the requirements for an original to be set on the 
Platen Glass or the ADF?
For details, see “Loading Documents” on page 20.
z Is the machine connected to a computer correctly?
Confirm that the connection between the machine and the computer is physically secure.
Scanning Methods
„Scanning Using the MP Navigator
MP Navigator enables you to scan in documents loaded on the Platen Glass or the ADF and 
view images saved on your computer or on a memory card. Scanned documents can be 
previewed and be easily printed and edited according to your needs.
You can use the supplied application software to edit or print the document you have scanned.
Double-click the [MP Navigator 2.2] icon on your desktop to launch MP Navigator.
Select [Applications] from the [Go] menu, then double-click the [MP Navigator 2.2] icon to launch 
MP Navigator.
You can launch the following application software from the MP Navigator.
zEasy-PhotoPrint (Photo Printing)
zScanSoft OmniPage SE (Converting scanned document to text)*
* This application software may not be supplied with this machine in some country. 
zPresto! PageManager (Organizing photos and documents)
 
						

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For detailed operations of the MP Navigator, refer to the Scan Guide.
„Scanning Using the Operation Panel of the Machine
You can scan documents to your computer by using the Operation Panel on the machine.
zIf you are using Windows XP
The program selection screen is displayed the first time you press [Color] or [Black] on the 
machine. Specify [MP Navigator 2.2] as the application software to use, check [Always use 
this program for this action], then click [OK]. From the next time, MP Navigator is 
automatically started.
zIf you are using Mac OS X
For the machine to start scanning when [Color] or [Black] is pressed, you need to set MP 
Navigator as the starting application software in Image Capture under [Applications] of Mac 
OS X.
If you are using Mac OS X v.10.3.x
Select [Applications] from the [Go] menu, then double click [Image Capture]. Click 
[Options] at lower left of the scanner window, select [MP Navigator 2.2] from [Application to 
launch when scanner button is pressed], then click [OK]. Select [Quit Image Capture] from 
the [Image Capture] menu to exit Image Capture.
If you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.4 or later
Select [Applications] from the [Go] menu, then double click [Image Capture]. Select 
[Preferences] from the [Image Capture] menu. Select [Others] from [When a scanner 
button is pressed, open], select [MP Navigator 2.2] from [Applications], then click [Open]. 
Select [Quit Image Capture] from the [Image Capture] menu to exit Image Capture.
1Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the machine.
See “Turning on the Machine” on page 18.
2Load the document on the Platen Glass or the ADF.
For details on how to load documents, see “Loading Documents” on page 20.
Note
If you did a [Custom Install] and only installed the MP Driver and MP Navigator, these 
application softwares were not installed and thus cannot be launched. To launch any of the 
above application software from MP Navigator, do a [Custom Install] once again to install 
them.
Important
Do not insert or remove USB cables when scanning images with the machine connected to a 
computer, or when the computer is at sleep or standby mode.
Important
zIf you are using Mac OS X v.10.4, the settings below are not necessary.
zMake sure that the MP Navigator is installed and that the Macintosh is connected to 
the machine before starting up Image Capture.
Important
If you select [Preferences] from the [Image Capture] menu, click [Scanner], and mark 
[Use TWAIN software whenever possible], [Options] is not displayed. In this case, click 
[Use TWAIN software whenever possible] to uncheck the option, exit the Image Capture, 
then start it again.
 
						

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3Select the scan operation.
(1)Press [SCAN].
The scan process selection screen is displayed.
(2)Use [ ] or [ ] to select the scan operation, then press [OK].
Scan method select screen is displayed.
4Select the scan method.
(1)Use [ ] or [ ] to select the scan method, then press [OK].
Scan standby screen is displayed.
5Press [Color] or [Black].
The document is scanned. The settings configured from MP Navigator apply when scanning. Save to PC: The document is scanned and saved.
Save as PDF file: The document is scanned and stored as a PDF file.
Attach to E-mail: The document is scanned, and the image is attached to an e-mail 
using the e-mail application software.
Open with application: The document is scanned and displayed on the registered 
application software.
Two-sided scan from 
ADF:Scans two-sided documents from the ADF.
One-sided scan from 
ADF:Scans one-sided documents from the ADF.
Scan from platen: Scans from the Platen Glass.
Important
If with some types of original the position and size of the image is not scanned in correctly, 
please refer to "Selecting the Behavior of the Operation Panel with MP Navigator" in the Scan
Guide (On-screen Manual) and change the MP Navigator [Document Type] and [Document 
Size] to match those of the original being scanned.
 
						

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„Scanning from an Application Software
You can scan an image from a TWAIN- or WIA- (Windows XP only) compliant application 
software and handle the scanned image in the application software. For detailed operations, 
refer to the Scan Guide.
Note
zThe operation to be performed after scanning the document depends on the scan 
operation setting you have selected in step 3. For details on how to modify the operation 
settings, refer to the Scan Guide.
zA computer error may have occurred if scanning does not start after the button is pressed, 
check the error message displayed on the computer and take the corresponding 
countermeasure.
zWhen you press [Stop/Reset] while scanning, the computer displays an error message. 
Close this message.
 
						

							Chapter 8
Chapter 8 133Reading from and Writing to a Memory Card
Reading from and Writing to a Memory 
Card
Setting up the Card Slot as the Memory Card Drive of 
the Computer
The Card Slot of the machine can also be used as the memory card drive of the computer.
1Display the Read/write attribute screen.
(1)Ensure that the memory card is not set.
If the memory card is set, remove it from the Card Slot. See “Inserting the Memory Card” 
on page 54.
(2)Press [Menu].
(3)Use [ ] or [ ] to select  and then press [OK].
(4)Use [ ] or [ ] to select  and then press [OK].
(5)Use [ ] or [ ] to select  and then press [OK].
(6)Use [ ] or [ ] to select  and then press [OK].
2Specify the Read/write attribute.
(1)Use [ ] or [ ] to specify .
(2)Press [OK].
Important
When  under  is set to  using the 
Operation Panel of the machine, card direct printing cannot be done. After using the Card Slot as the 
memory card drive of the computer, remove the memory card, then be sure to set  to .
Read-only mode: The Card Slot is used only for reading. Be sure to select this 
mode when printing photos from a memory card.
Read/write mode: The Card Slot is used as the memory card drive of the 
computer. Photo data can be written into the memory card.
Note
When using the Card Slot as the memory card drive of the computer, the removal operation 
from the computer is needed before removing the memory card from the machine.
Right-click the removable disk icon and click [Eject]. If [Eject] is not displayed on the screen, 
ensure that the Access Lamp is not flashing and remove the memory card.
Be sure to drag the   icon into the Trash.
 
						

							Chapter 9
134Chapter 9Changing the Machine Settings
Changing the Machine Settings
This section describes the procedure to change the settings in the Device settings screen, taking the 
steps to specify Extended copy amount as an example.
1Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the machine. 
See “Turning the Machine ON and OFF” on page 18.
2Press [Menu].
3Display the Device settings screen.
(1)Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK].
The Maintenance/settings screen is displayed.
(2)Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK].
The Device settings screen is displayed.
4Select the menu.
(1)Use [ ] or [ ] to select the setting item, then press [OK].
Example: select .
The setting screen for the selected item is displayed.
(1)
(2)
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(2)Use [ ] or [ ] to select the menu, then press [OK].
Example: select .
5Change the settings.
(1)Use [ ] or [ ] to select the setting item, then press [OK].
Example: select .
The Print Settings
„Quiet mode
Use this function if you want to reduce the operation noise, such as when printing at night.
„Prevent paper abrasion
Use this setting only if the print surface becomes smudged.
„Extended copy amount
Selects the amount of image that extends off the paper when printing in Borderless (full).
„Auto cont. feed switch
If paper runs out in one paper source, paper will be fed from the other.
Important
zThe printing speed may be reduced compared to when this setting is set to .
zThis function may not be so effective depending on the print quality setting.
zFurthermore, certain noise, such as when the machine is preparing for printing, is not 
reduced.
Important
Be sure to revert this setting to  after printing since it may result in lower print quality.
Note
zThis setting can be applied only when Copy mode selected.
zIf you set  for this function, the area of the image extending off the paper becomes 
larger.
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„Two-sided output setting
Sets the paper output setting for double-sided documents.
Fax Settings
Before changing any settings, you can print the User's data list to check the current settings
of your machine. For details, see “Printing the User’s Data List” on page 105.
„Receive mode settings
zFAX/TEL auto switch
Sets the receive mode to .
zFAX only
Sets the receive mode to .
zManual RX
Sets the receive mode to .
zAns. machine connect.
Sets the receive mode to .
zDRPD
Sets the receive mode to . This setting is only available in US and Canada.
zNetwork switch
Sets the receive mode to .
„Memory reference
zPrint memory list
Lists the documents currently stored in the machine’s memory.
zPrint specified document
Prints the specified document stored in the machine’s memory.
Important
zThis function only works when both paper sources are loaded with paper of the same size 
and type.
zWhen printing from a computer, you need to set this feature with the printer driver. For 
details, refer to the Printer Driver Guide.
zWhen printing from a computer, this feature can be used only when both paper sources are 
loaded with paper other than Credit Card- or Legal-sized paper.
zIn Copy mode or Memory card mode, this feature can be used only when both paper 
sources are loaded with paper other than Credit Card- or Legal-sized paper.
zIn Fax mode, this feature can be used only when both paper sources are loaded with A4- 
or Letter-sized plain paper.
 
						

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zDelete specified doc.
Deletes the specified document stored in the machine’s memory.
„Print report/list
zActivity report
Shows recent fax transactions performed by the machine.
zTelephone number list
zUser's data list
Lists the current settings of the machine and the registered sender information.
zMemory list
Lists the documents currently stored in the machine’s memory.
„TEL number registration
zOne-touch speed dial
Registers a fax/telephone number for one-touch speed dialing.
zCoded speed dial
Registers a fax/telephone number for coded speed dialing.
zGroup dial
Registers a group of fax/telephone numbers for group dialing.
„User settings
zDate/time setting
Sets the current date and time.Selects pages to be printed.
 prints only the first page of the document.
 prints all the pages of the document.
One-touch speed dialLists the numbers and names registered for one-touch speed 
dialing.
Coded speed dialLists the numbers and names registered for coded dial speed 
dialing.
Sets the sorting order of the list. Select  to print the list 
with the destination names in alphabetical order. Select  
to print the list with the registered entries in numerical order.
Group dialLists groups registered for group dialing.
NameRegisters a one-touch or coded speed dialing number.
MemberRegisters the fax/telephone number of the recipient.
 
						

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zDate display
Sets the format of dates displayed on the LCD and printed on sent faxes.
Three date formats are available; , , and .
zSummer time setting
Enables/disables the summer time setting.
zUnit name/TEL registr.
Registers the sender information (your name and fax/telephone number) printed on sent faxes.
zTTI position
Sets the sender information printed at the top of each fax page.
zOffhook alarm
Sets whether to set off an alarm when the handset is off hook.
zVolume control
Adjusts the volume of the dialing sound.
zRX ring level
Adjusts the ring level when the machine receives a fax.
zTelephone line type
Specifies the type of telephone line connected to the machine ( or ).
zActivity report
Sets whether to print the Activity report automatically after every 20 transactions.
„TX settings
zECM TX
Enables/disables ECM sending.
zPause time
Sets the length of time paused for each press of [Redial/Pause].TTI positionSelects the position to print the sender information (outside or 
inside the image area).
FAX/TEL number markSelects the prefix inserted before the fax/telephone number 
( or ).
Note
In New Zealand, select . You cannot use .