Canon Pixma Mx492 User Guide

Forwarding Scanned Data to the Computer Using the Operation
Panel of the Machine
Before forwarding scanned data to the computer, confirm the following:•
MP Drivers are installed.
If MP Drivers are not yet installed, install MP Drivers with the Setup CD-ROM or install them from our
website.
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The machine is connected to a computer correctly.
Make sure that the machine is connected to the computer correctly.
Do not plug in or unplug the USB cable while the machine is in operation, or when the computer is...

If you forward the data to the LAN-connected computer, select a name of the computer to forward thescanned data.
Note
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If you select  Search again  and press the  OK button, the machine starts searching for the
connected computers again.
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When you forward the scanned data to the computer using WSD (one of the network protocols supported in Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista), select  Active for WSD
scan from dev.  on WSD setting  on Other settings  in LAN settings  under Device...

7.Specify the scan settings.
Specify each scan setting in order.
Use the 
 button to select a setting item, then press the  OK button.
Use the 
 button to adjust each setting item, then press the  OK button. The next setting item is
displayed.
Note
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For details on each setting item:
Setting Items for Scanning Using the Operation Panel of the Machine
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Go to step 8 when  Auto scan is selected for  Document type .
The Scan standby screen is displayed after all the settings have been specified.
8.
Load the...

When the program selection screen is displayed:•
If you are using Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista:
The program selection screen may be displayed after pressing the  Color or Black  button. In this
case, select  Canon IJ Scan Utility  and click OK.
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If you are using Windows XP:
The program selection screen may be displayed after pressing the  Color or Black  button for the first
time. In this case, specify  Canon IJ Scan Utility as the application software to use, select  Always
use...

Setting Items for Scanning Using the Operation Panel of the
Machine
You can change the scan settings such as the scan size, resolution, or data format.Use the 
 button to select a setting item, then press the  OK button.
Use the 
 button to adjust each setting item, then press the  OK button. The next setting item is
displayed.
Note
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The * (asterisk) on the LCD indicates the current setting.
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The scan setting cannot be specified under the following conditions:
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When  Auto scan  is selected for...

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Scan resolution
Select the resolution for scanning.
Ex:
666
 

Network Scan SettingsYou can connect your scanner or printer to a network to share it among multiple computers or scan images
into a specified computer.
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 by following 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...

The icon appears in the notification area on the desktop, and the Scan-from-PC Settings screenappears. In that case, skip ahead to Step 3.2.
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...

Important•
Set IJ Scan Utility to use your scanner or printer via a network connection beforehand.
Setting for Scanning with IJ Scan Utility
1.
Check that IJ Network Scanner Selector EX is running.
If IJ Network Scanner Selector EX is running, 
 (IJ Network Scanner Selector EX) appears in the
notification area on the desktop. Click 
 to check the hidden icons as well.
Note
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If the icon is not displayed in the notification area on the desktop, follow the procedure below to start.
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Windows 8.1/Windows...

If your scanner or printer still does not appear, refer to "Problems with Network Communication" foryour model from Home of the  Online Manual.
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