Canon scanner CanoScan 8800F User Manual

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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide
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Please read this guide before operating this scanner. After you finish reading this guide, 
store it in a safe place for future reference.
Table of Contents
Package Contents............................... 1 Scanning with MP Navigator EX ......... 7
Installing the Software......................... 2 Scanning Film ..................................... 8
Preparing the Scanner ........................ 4 Specifications ...................................... 11
Try Scanning ....................................... 5 Safety Precautions.............................. 12
Using the Scanner Buttons ................. 6 
						

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For 120V, 60Hz model
Model Number : K10301
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 a 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 a shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in 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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WarningWhen 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.
CAUTION• Do not plug the AC adapter and the power cord into outlets with voltages other than the specified 
voltages. Incorrect voltages may result in fire or electrical shock.
• When unplugging the AC adapter and the power cord, always pull on the main body. Pulling on the 
cord may damage the wires and lead to fire or electrical shock.
• Do not place objects around the AC adapter and the power cord in case it needs to be unplugged 
during emergencies.
• Unplug the AC adapter and the power cord from the outlet at least once a year and clean the area 
around the base of the AC adapter’s metal pins to ensure that all dust is removed. If dust 
accumulates in this area, it may result in fire.
General Handling Precautions
WARNING• Do not take apart or modify the scanner. Fire or electrical shock may result from improper handling of 
its components.
• If you hear unusual noises, see smoke, feel excessive heat or smell anything unusual, immediately 
unplug the AC adapter and the power cord. Then contact your retailer or Canon Customer Support 
Help Desk. Continued use of the scanner may result in fires or electrical shock.
• Do not use flammable sprays near the scanner. Also do not spill water, liquids, or flammable liquids 
on the scanner. If these fluids enter and contact the inner electrical parts, fire or electrical shock may 
result.
• When cleaning the scanner, always unplug the AC adapter and the power cord. Damp a cloth with 
water and wring the cloth well. Do not use flammable liquids such as alcohol, benzene or thinners. If 
a flammable liquid enters the inner electrical parts, fire or electrical shock may result.
If anything enters the scanner, immediately unplug the AC adapter and the power cord. Then contact
your retailer or Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
CAUTION• Do not place items that weigh 4.4 lbs. (2.0 kg) or more on the document glass. Also, do not press 
heavily (i.e., more than 4.4 lbs. (2.0 kg)) on the document cover or the document glass. The 
document glass may break and cause personal injury.
• Do not bump the document glass or drop heavy books or objects on it. The document glass may 
break and injure you.
• When not in use for extended periods, unplug the AC adapter and the power cord for safety.
• When transporting the scanner, be extremely careful. Dropping it could cause injury.
• Wait until the scanner has cooled before placing a cover over it. Otherwise fire may result.
• Do not use the supplied CD-ROM in regular CD players. It produces excessively loud sound that may 
cause hearing damage.
Setup and Operating Conditions
• Do not set up in areas where there are excessive fluctuations in temperature. Also do not move the 
scanner from low-temperature areas to high-temperature areas. Condensation may cause image 
errors. Leave the scanner enough time to gradually adapt to the new conditions before use.
• Do not place the scanner in areas subject to direct sunlight or strong room light. It may cause 
damage to the scanner or decrease image quality. If you have to place it in direct sunlight, make sure 
to use a thick curtain to block the light.
• Leave enough space (approximately 8 in. (20 cm)) around the scanner when setting up.
Safety Precautions 
						

							Package Contents
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Package Contents
Scanner and Accessories
Documentation
•Quick Start Guide (this document)
•Additional Documents
Setup CD-ROM
•Software Programs
- ScanGear (scanner driver)
- MP Navigator EX
- ArcSoft PhotoStudio
- Presto! PageManager (Windows only)
- OmniPage SE
•On-screen Manuals
- Scanning Guide (for ScanGear, MP Navigator EX, and troubleshooting)
- Manuals for bundled application programs
Adobe® Photoshop® Elements CD-ROM
Refer to the instruction sheet for installing.
*In this guide, Windows Vista
™ operating system screenshots are used to illustrate explanations 
common to all operating systems.
Scanner USB Cable
Film Guides
(for 35mm film strip/slide)AC Adapter
Film Guide
(for 120 format film)
Power Cord 
						

							Installing the Software
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Installing the Software
1Place the Setup CD-ROM in the drive.
For Macintosh®: Double-click the [Setup] icon. Enter the administrator ID and password on the 
authentication dialog box.
2For Windows Vista, when the [AutoPlay] dialog box 
appears, run the setup program, and then click [Continue] 
to proceed when the [User Account Control] dialog box 
appears.
For Windows 2000/XP and Macintosh, skip this step and go to 
step 3.
3Click [Easy Install] on the main menu.
• Do NOT connect the scanner to a computer before installing the software. If you connect the 
scanner and the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, unplug the USB cable from the 
computer, and then click [Cancel] to close the screen.
• Quit all running applications before installation, including anti-virus software.
• To upgrade from Windows
® XP to Windows Vista, first uninstall software bundled with the 
Canon scanner.
• Log in as an administrator to install the software. 
						

							Installing the Software
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4Click [Install] to start installation.
Carefully read the License Agreement, and then click [Yes] to 
proceed.
5Follow the on-screen instructions to perform the 
installation.
6When the Registration dialog box appears, follow the 
on-screen instructions to ensure product support.
7When the installation is complete, click [Restart] to restart 
your computer.
After restarting the computer, Solution Menu will appear. See 
the last part of the Try Scanning description on page 5.
Do not click a menu on the Solution Menu screen at this time.
• Make sure to remove the CD-ROM from the drive and store it in a safe 
place.
• If you encounter a problem during installation, see Troubleshooting in 
the Scanning Guide. 
						

							Preparing the Scanner
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Preparing the Scanner
Unlocking the Scanner
1Peel the shipping tapes off the scanner.
2Open the document cover and slide the lock switch toward the unlock mark ( ).
Connecting the Scanner
1Connect the scanner to your computer with the supplied USB cable.
2Connect the supplied power cord to the AC adapter.
3Connect the AC adapter to the scanner.
4Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet.
5Press ( ) to turn the power on.
• Handle the scanner with both hands. Be careful not to drop the scanner.
• When you carry or transport the scanner, make sure to slide the lock switch toward the lock 
mark ( ) to fasten the scanning unit.
• Only use the USB cable, AC adapter, and the power cord provided with the scanner. Use of 
other cables or adapters may lead to a malfunction.
• Always attach the AC adapter to the scanner before plugging in the power cord to the 
electrical outlet. Reversing this order may lead to malfunctions.
• When the scanner is connected to the USB 1.1 port and HI-SPEED USB Device Plugged into 
non-HI-SPEED USB Hub message appears, ignore the message. The scanner operates in 
this condition without problems.
Unlock Mark 
						

							Try Scanning
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Tr y Scanning
This section explains the basic scanning procedures using the image editing program, ArcSoft 
PhotoStudio, and the scanner driver, ScanGear.
1Place a document on the document glass and 
close the document cover.
2Start ArcSoft PhotoStudio.
For Windows: Select [Start] - [(All) Programs] - 
[ArcSoft PhotoStudio 5.5], then click [PhotoStudio 5.5].
For Macintosh: Open [Applications] - [PhotoStudio] 
folders, then double-click the [PhotoStudio] icon.
3From the [File] menu, click [Select Source] and 
select the scanner model.
For Windows: Do not select the one that includes 
[WIA] in the model name.
4Click the acquire icon   to start ScanGear.
5Select the type of document you are scanning in 
[Select Source] and click [Preview].
6Set [Destination] and/or [Output Size] as needed.
7Click [Scan] to start scanning.
8When prompted to close ScanGear, click [OK].
9Save the scanned image in ArcSoft PhotoStudio 
and close the window.

You can select MP Navigator EX, the Scanning Guide (on-
screen manual), or the Online Registration.
• Do not touch the scanner while it is 
operating.
• Do not see the light source directly during a 
scan job.
• For more information on scanning using ScanGear, bundled applications, and troubleshooting, see the on-screen 
manual Scanning Guide. To open the Scanning Guide, double-click the Scanning Guide icon on the desktop, or 
click on   in ScanGear or MP Navigator EX.
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Alignment 
Mark 
						

							Using the Scanner Buttons
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Using the Scanner Buttons
Scanner buttons allow you to copy, scan, e-mail, and save scanned images in PDF format with a press
of a button. Simply place your document on the scanner, and then press the scanner button for the 
required function. For more information, see the Scanning Guide.
• Before using scanner buttons, make sure that all the software programs are installed on your computer using the 
[Easy Install] option of the Setup program. See Installing the Software on page 2.
If the scanner buttons do not work properly, see Troubleshooting in the Scanning Guide.
•For Mac OS X v.10.3.x and v.10.2.x (v.10.2.8 or later): Before using the scanner buttons, you need to set Image 
Capture (in [Applications] folder) to open MP Navigator EX automatically when a scanner button is pressed.
Start Image Capture, and then perform the following.
- Mac OS X v.10.3.x: Click [Options] and select MP Navigator EX1 in [When a scanner button is pressed, open:].
- Mac OS X v.10.2.x (v.10.2.8 or later): Select [Other] in [When a scanner button is pressed, open:]. Select MP Navigator 
EX1.0 and click [Open]. Click [OK] and quit Image Capture. 
PDF ButtonsPDF buttons allow you to easily create PDF 
files according to your needs. Note that 
these buttons are not labeled on 
the scanner.
 COLOR Button
Scans color images in A4 or Letter size* 
at 300 dpi by default.
 BLACK & WHITE Button
Scans black & white images in A4 or Letter 
size* at 300 dpi by default.
 CUSTOM Button
Scans images in user-specified settings.
 FINISH Button
Ends the operation and saves the scanned 
image in a PDF file.
*The size may differ depending on your 
system environment.
 COPY Button
Prints (copies) the scanned image with a 
printer.
 PHOTO/FILM Button
Opens the scanned image in the bundled 
application program, ArcSoft PhotoStudio.
 E-MAIL Button
Attaches the scanned image to a new e-
mail message. 
The first time you press this button, you will be
prompted to select the e-mail program to use
with this function. 
						

							Scanning with MP Navigator EX
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Scanning with MP Navigator EX
MP Navigator EX allows you to copy, scan, e-mail, convert scanned images with OCR programs, 
create PDF files with them, or import them into other application programs merely by clicking the buttons
in the MP Navigator EX. It also allows you to set various settings for each function.
Operating Procedures
1Start MP Navigator EX.
For Windows: Select [Start] – [(All) Programs] – [Canon Utilities] – [MP Navigator EX 1.0], and click 
[MP Navigator EX 1.0].
For Macintosh: Open [Applications] – [Canon Utilities] folders, then double-click the [MP Navigator 
EX 1.0] icon.
The One-click mode window of MP Navigator EX is displayed.
2Click the button for the required function.
A window will appear for each of the buttons. Change the settings as needed.
Example: [Photo-1] window
3Click [Scan].
The scanner starts scanning and carries out the function of the selected button.
• For more information on MP Navigator EX, see the on-screen manual Scanning Guide.
Open the MP Navigator EX 
settings dialog box.Switch to navigation mode.
One-click Mode
Scan Settings
Specify how you want to make scans.
Save Settings
Specify how you want to save your scans.
Application Settings
Set the application program to which 
images are sent. The currently linked pro-
gram is displayed in the box.Indicate the scanner buttons.
Open Scanning Guide. 
						

							Scanning Film
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Scanning Film
This scanner can scan 35 mm film (film strip or slide) and 120 format film. Follow the procedure below
when scanning film. 
1Remove the protective sheet from the 
document cover.
Press and hold the lever at the top of the protective 
sheet while you c pull the sheet outward and d 
detach it.
2Insert the film into the Film Guide.
35mm Film Strip
 
cOpen the film holder on the film guide, place the film face down and close the film holder.
dAlign the Film Guide’s tab with the FILM symbol on the document glass of the scanner.
• Store the protective sheet in a safe place so that it will not get bent or broken.
• Always put the protective sheet back when you are not scanning film to protect the light 
source in the document cover.
• Use a blower brush to remove any dust from the film, which will affect the image quality, and 
take care to hold the film by its edges to avoid transferring dirt or fingerprints to it.
• Do not block the calibration slot on the Film Guide when scanning film. Colors will not be 
scanned correctly if the calibration slot is obstructed.
• Close the Film Guide securely. Press lightly until it clicks into place.
• Ensure that there is no gap between the edge of the film and the film guide on the side near 
the calibration slot.
Film Holder
Calibration Slot