Canon printer PIXMA MG2924 User Manual
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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 • 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 Picture type according to the item to be scanned. Note • To scan with the values previously set in Custom settings, select Custom . 5. Click Custom settings to set the preferences as required. 572
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 dpi. Resolution Picture type Select the type of scan you want for your item. Reset Click to restore the original settings. 6. Click Preview to preview the image. The preview image appears on the right. Drag to specify the scan area. 7. Click Next and follow the instructions. 573
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 • 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. • Close the document cover when scanning. Placing Items Place items as described below to scan by detecting the item type or size automatically. Important • When scanning by specifying the paper size in IJ Scan Utility or ScanGear (scanner driver), align an upper corner of the item with the corner at the arrow (alignment mark) of the platen. • Photos that have been cut to various shapes and items smaller than 1.2 inches (3 cm) square cannot be cropped accurately when scanning. • Reflective disc labels may not be scanned as expected. For Photos, Postcards, Business Cards, or BD/DVD/CDFor Magazines, Newspapers, or Documents Placing a Single Item: Place the item face-down on the platen, with 0.4 inch (1 cm) or more space between the edges (diagonally striped area) of the platen and the item. Portions placed on the diagonally striped area cannot be scanned. Important • Large items (such as A4 size photos) that cannot be placed away from the edges/arrow (alignment mark) of the platen may be saved as PDF files. To save in a format other than PDF, scan by specifying the data format. Place the item face-down on the platen and align an upper corner of the item with the corner at the arrow (alignment mark) of the platen. Portions placed on the diagonally striped area cannot be scanned. Important • Refer to "Loading Originals" for your model from Home of the Online Manual for details on the portions in which items cannot be scanned. 574
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 • You can place up to 12 items. • Positions of slanted items (10 degrees or less) are corrected automatically. 575
Network Scan SettingsYou can connect your scanner or printer to a network to share it among multiple computers. Important • Multiple users cannot scan at the same time. Note • Complete the network settings of your scanner or printer beforehand from the Setup CD-ROM or byfollowing the instructions on the web page. • 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 Selector EX to specify the scanner you want to use. By specifying the scanner, you can scan over a network from your computer. Important • If the product you want to use is changed with IJ Network Scanner Selector EX, the product used forscanning with IJ Scan Utility changes as well. If your scanner or printer is not selected in IJ Scan Utility, check that it is selected with IJ Network Scanner Selector EX. Refer to "IJ Network Scanner Selector EX Menu and Setting Screen" for your model from Home of the Online Manual for details. 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 • If the icon is not displayed in the notification area on the desktop, follow the procedure below to start. • Windows 8.1 / Windows 8: Click IJ Network Scanner Selector EX on the Start screen. If IJ Network Scanner Selector EX is not displayed on the Start screen, select the Search charm, then search for "IJ Network Scanner Selector EX". • Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP: From the Start menu, click All Programs > Canon Utilities > IJ Network Scanner Selector EX > IJ Network Scanner Selector EX . The icon appears in the notification area on the desktop, and the Scan-from-PC Settings screen appears. In that case, skip ahead to Step 3. 576
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 • If multiple scanners exist on the network, multiple model names appear. In that case, you can select one scanner per model. 4. Click OK. Setting for Scanning with IJ Scan Utility To scan from IJ Scan Utility using a scanner or printer connected to a network, specify your scanner orprinter with IJ Network Scanner Selector EX, then follow the steps below to change the connection statusbetween it and the computer. 1. Start IJ Scan Utility. 2. Select "Canon XXX series Network" (where "XXX" is the model name) for Product Name . Note • For USB connection, select "Canon XXX series" (where "XXX" is the model name) for Product Name . 3. Click Settings... to use another scanner connected to a network. 4. Click (General Settings), then click Select in Product Name . The Scan-from-PC Settings screen of IJ Network Scanner Selector EX appears. Select the scanner you want to use and click OK. 5. In the Settings (General Settings) dialog box, click OK. The IJ Scan Utility main screen reappears. You can scan via a network connection. Note • If your scanner or printer does not appear, check the following, click OK to close the screen, then reopen it and try selecting again. • MP Drivers is installed • Network settings of your scanner or printer is completed after installing the MP Drivers • Network communication between your scanner or printer and computer is enabled 577
If your scanner or printer still does not appear, refer to "Problems with Network Communication" foryour model from Home of the Online Manual. 578
Troubleshooting The Machine Cannot Be Powered On Printing Does Not Start Paper Does Not Feed Properly/"No Paper" Error Occurs Print Results Not Satisfactory Ink Is Not Ejected Paper Jams If an Error Occurs Search Each Function Problems with Network Communication Problems with Printing Problems with Printing Quality Problems with Scanning Problems with the Machine Problems with Installation/Downloading About Errors/Messages Displayed If You Cannot Resolve the Problem 579
Problems with Network Communication Problems with the Machine While Using with Network Cannot Detect a Machine on a Network Other Problems with Network 580