Canon Pixma Mx492 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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Some applications do not support continuous...

ProfileSelect  Photo (Default)  or Documents  according to the type of item to be scanned. To save a
new  Profile , select  Add profile... . You can specify the details in the  Add New Profile dialog box.
Source Select a scanner type. To scan from the platen, select  Flatbed. To scan from the ADF, select
Feeder (Scan one side) .
Paper size Select the paper size.  Paper size can be set only when  Source is Feeder (Scan one side) .
Color format Select the color mode in which to scan the item.
File type...

Scanning with WIA Driver 1.0
The following is an example of scanning using "Paint."1.
Place the item on the platen or ADF.
Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer)
2.
Click  From scanner or camera  from the File menu of Paint. (Select the command to
scan an item in the application.)
Note
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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...

Picture typeSelect the type of scan you want for your item.
Reset Click to restore the original settings.
Important
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When using the scanner or printer with network connection, you cannot specify  Brightness and
Contrast .
5.
Click Preview  to preview the image.
The preview image appears on the right. Drag 
 to specify the scan area.
Important
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With network connection, scan without preview when scanning documents from the ADF. If you
preview, place the document again and scan.
If there is document left...

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 or ADF (Auto Document Feeder) of your scanner or printer. Placeitems 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 fallinto your scanner or printer, resulting in malfunction.
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Close the document cover when scanning.
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Do not touch the operation panel buttons or...

the platen may be saved as PDF files. To save in a
format other than PDF, scan by specifying the data
format.
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.
Placing Documents (ADF (Auto Document...

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Scanning from the Operation Panel of the Machine
Forwarding Scanned Data to the Computer Using the Operation Panel of the
Machine 
Basic
Setting Items for Scanning Using the Operation Panel of the Machine
Network Scan Settings
Selecting a Response to Commands from the Operation Panel Using IJ Scan
Utility
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