Canon scanner CanoScan 3000ex User Manual

							Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide
Setup and Scanning
Try the Additional Features
Check the Package Contents
Install the Software
Unlock the Scanning Unit
Connect the Scanner
Try Scanning
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Using the Scanner Buttonsp.9
Scanning Film (for CanoScan 3000F only) p.10
Be sure to install the software programs before connecting the scanner 
to the computer! 
						

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• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
• ScanSoft and OmniPage are trademarks of ScanSoft, Inc.
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
In this guide, Windows XP screen shots are used to illustrate explanations common to all operating systems.
Color Image Scanner Models F916000: (CanoScan 3000/3000F)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not 
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not 
occur in a particular installation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable with the ferrite core provided with the scanner is required to comply with Class B limits Subpart B of Part 15 
of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or 
modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
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Tel No.(516)-328-5600
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Use of a shielded cable with the ferrite core(s) provided with the scanner is necessary to comply with the technical 
requirements of the EMC Directive.
Warning
When you use this product, you should pay attention to the following legal issues:
• Scanning of certain documents, such as bank notes (bank bills), government bonds and public certificates, may be prohibited by 
law and may result in criminal and/or civil liability.
• You may be required under law to obtain authorization from a person possessing copyrights or other legal rights to the item 
being scanned. 
If you are uncertain of the legality of scanning any particular item, you should consult your legal adviser in advance.
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Canon Inc. has determined that this model meets the ENERGY STAR Program for 
energy efficiency.
The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving 
through the use of computers and other office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of 
products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which business proprietors can 
participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles, 
copiers, scanners and multifunction systems. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations. 
						

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Guide to the Manuals
Open the Package
Quick Start Guide (this guide)
This guide describes a series of processes, from opening the package to using the 
scanner.
READ THIS GUIDE FIRST!
Scanning Guide (HTML format manual)
Refer to this guide when you have finished setting up the scanner according to the procedures 
in the Quick Start Guide. It describes how to utilize the scanner with the bundled software, 
and how to solve problems when they occur. You can install this manual onto the hard disk 
together with the software programs. When you install it, the Scanning Guide icon will appear 
on the desktop. Double-click the icon to view it with a browser program, such as Internet 
Explorer.
User’s Guides for Application Programs (PDF format manuals)
• ArcSoft PhotoStudio
• ArcSoft PhotoBase
• OmniPage SE
Select the “View the Electronic Manuals” menu on the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM. 
To read these manuals, Adobe Acrobat Reader should be installed on your computer.
HTML
PDF 
						

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Check the Package Contents
Scanner and Accessories
Documents and Software Programs
• Quick Start Guide (this guide)
• Additional Documents
• CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM
• Approximately 229 MB of hard disk space on your computer is required to install all 
the programs. Additional free hard disk space is required to operate the programs.
ScanGear CS (25 MB) - Scanner Driver
It allows you to scan and load images from the scanner.
CanoScan Toolbox (5 MB) - Scanning Utility Program
It enables you to scan images and copy (print), attach images to e-mail messages or save images with 
simple steps. It also works with the scanner buttons.
ArcSoft PhotoStudio (30 MB) - Image Editing Program
It allows you to load images from the scanner, edit and retouch them, and apply special effects and 
enhancements. 
ArcSoft PhotoBase (75 MB) - Photo Album Program
It allows you to create and edit image albums, perform image searches and create slide shows.
ScanSoft OmniPage SE (65 MB) - OCR (Optical Character Recognition) Program 
It converts characters scanned from a book, magazine or newspaper into text data for editing or 
digital transmission.
Adobe Acrobat Reader (24 MB) - PDF File Reader Program
Electronic manuals for the above software programs (HTML (5 MB) and PDF manuals)
CanoScan 3000F
USB Interface Cable AC Adapter
Film Guide for CanoScan 3000F
 (for a film strip or a slide) CanoScan 3000 
						

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Install the Software
1Turn the computer on.
2Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in the drive.
The CanoScan Setup Utility main menu will display.
3Click [Install the Software].
Read the SOFTWARE USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. Click [Yes] if 
you accept the terms.
The [Install] window will display.
4Click [Start Installation].
You will install six software programs and the Scanning Guide 
(HTML format manual).
5The installation procedure will start.
Follow the on-screen message prompts and click [Yes] or [Next] 
to continue the installation.
6When the installation is complete, click [Yes].
The computer will restart.
7After Windows restarts, remove the CD-ROM from 
the drive and store it in a safe place.
• With Windows XP/2000, you should log on with 
an administrator user name when you install or 
uninstall software programs.
If the Found New Hardware Wizard or 
Add New Hardware Wizard appears, click [Cancel].
• In few cases, your operating system may 
require a restart. Follow the on-screen 
messages to restart and resume installation. 
						

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Unlock the Scanning Unit
CanoScan 3000F illustrations are shown when the procedures are the same for both the CanoScan 3000F 
and CanoScan 3000 models.
1Peel the seals off the scanner.
2Gently turn the scanner over.
3Push the lock switch toward the unlock mark ( ). 
4Return the scanner to a horizontal position.
• Unlock the scanning unit before connecting the scanner to the computer. If it is left 
locked, a malfunction or other problem may occur.
• When transporting the scanner, always lock the scanning unit by pushing the lock switch 
toward the lock mark ( ).
• Carrying or transporting the scanner without locking the scanning unit may damage it. 
Be particularly careful to lock the scanning unit when transporting the scanner in a 
vehicle.
Lock Switch
Unlock Mark 
						

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Connect the Scanner
1Peel the caution seal from the scanner.
2Connect the scanner to the computer with the supplied USB interface cable.
3Attach the supplied AC adapter to the scanner. 
• Make sure that the scanning unit is unlocked. (P.4)
• Only use the USB interface cable and the AC adapter provided with the scanner. Use of 
other cables or adapters may lead to a malfunction.
• The scanner does not have a power switch. The power is activated as soon as the 
computer is turned on.
USB Interface CableWide Flat Connector
Small Square Connector
AC Adapter 
						

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Try Scanning 
The following steps explain how to scan with ArcSoft PhotoStudio.
1Place a photo or a picture on the document 
glass of the scanner by aligning its top edge 
with the alignment mark, and close the 
document cover.
2Select [Start], [Programs] or [All Programs], [ArcSoft 
PhotoStudio] and [PhotoStudio 5]. 
PhotoStudio will start.
3Click the Acquire icon   or click the [File] menu 
and select [Acquire].
ScanGear CS will start.
Alignment 
Mark
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Bottom 
						

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If an error message appears, click the [File] menu, choose 
[Select Source], select your scanner model name and click the 
[Select] button.
4For CanoScan 3000F, in the [Select source] category, 
select [Platen]. (For CanoScan 3000, only [Platen] is 
available.)
5Select [Type of original].
You can select Photo, Magazine, Newspaper or 
Document.
• Photo: Color, 300 dpi
• Magazine: Color, 150 dpi
• Newspaper: Black and White, 300 dpi
• Document: Grayscale, 300 dpi
6Click [Preview]. 
After calibration, the preview scan will start and gradually 
display the image.
The image is automatically cropped at its original size.
If you want to trim the image further, drag the mouse 
diagonally to select the area.
7Click [Scan].
The final scan will start. 
Try Scanning 
						

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Try Scanning 
8Click   (close box) in the ScanGear CS  window to 
close it.
The scanned image will appear in the PhotoStudio window.
9Save the scanned image.
Click the [File] menu and select [Save As]. Select the folder 
where you wish to store the image file, enter a file name, 
select a file type (JPG format is recommended) and click [Save].
10 Click   (close box) in the PhotoStudio window to 
close it.
• If the scanner does not perform as described above, read the Troubleshooting section 
of the Scanning Guide (HTML format manual).
• For details about the bundled software programs, read the Scanning Guide or the User’s 
Guide (PDF format manual) for each software program on the CanoScan Setup Utility 
CD-ROM.