Canon printer PIXMA MG5721 User Manual

Scanning Tips
Resolution
Data Formats
Color Matching
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ResolutionThe data in the image you have scanned is a collection of dots carrying information about brightness andcolor. The density of these dots is called "resolution," and resolution will determine the amount of detail your image contains. The unit of resolution is dots per inch (dpi). Dpi is the number of dots per inch (2.5 cm).
The higher the resolution (value), the more detail in your image; the lower the resolution (value), the less
detail.
How to Set the Resolution
You can set the...

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Data FormatsYou can select a data format when saving scanned images. You should specify the most suitable data
format according to how you want to use the image on which application.
Available data formats vary by application and operating system (Windows or Mac OS).
See below for the characteristics of each image data format.
PNG (Standard File Extension: .png)
A data format often used on websites.
PNG is suitable for editing saved images.
JPEG (Standard File Extension: .jpg)
A data format often used on...

Color Matching"Color Matching" is the act of making adjustments so that the color tones match between the original item,
the monitor display, and the color printout. On your scanner or printer, the color tones are adjusted as shown below.
Example: When sRGB is selected as the output profile (target):
The image's color space is converted from the scanner's color space to sRGB by ScanGear.
When displaying on a monitor, the image's color space is converted from sRGB to the monitor's...

Positioning Originals (Scanning from 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.
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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

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.
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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.
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