Canon scanner CanoScan 9950F User Manual

							Using the Scanner Buttons
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Using the Scanner Buttons
You can use the four convenient buttons on the front of the scanner to scan and perform related tasks easily 
with a single touch of the button. Place a photo or a picture on the scanner before pressing a button.
 
• To use these buttons, ScanGear CS, CanoScan Toolbox, ArcSoft PhotoStudio and Presto! 
PageManager (Windows)/Adobe Acrobat Reader (Macintosh) should be installed from 
the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM.
 COPY Button
To print (copy) the scanned image with a printer:
1Press the [COPY] button.
The scanner will scan the item.
The scanned image will print.
• The printer driver should be installed and the 
printer should be on-line to use this function.
 PDF Button
To save the scanned image as a PDF file:
1Press the [PDF] button.
The scanner will scan the item.
Multiple items can be scanned continuously.
The scanned image will be saved as a PDF 
document and appear in Presto! PageManager 
(Windows) or Adobe Acrobat Reader 
(Macintosh). 
A PDF (Portable Document Format) document 
uses a file format that allows it to be 
displayed and printed with an application 
program, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader/
Adobe Reader. It is easy to create PDF files for 
your images by using the PDF button on the 
scanner or the PDF button in CanoScan 
Toolbox.
• Please refer to the Scanning Guide (HTML format manual) for instructions to change the 
scanner button settings. 
 SCAN Button
To open the scanned image in the PhotoStudio 
window:
1Press the [SCAN] button.
The scanner will scan the item.
The scanned image will appear in the 
PhotoStudio window.
 E-MAIL Button
To attach the scanned image to a new e-mail 
message:
1Press the [E-MAIL] button.
2The [E-mail software selection] dialog 
will appear. Select an option from the 
list and click [OK].
This step is required only for the first scan.
The e-mail software will start and the scanned 
image will be attached in a new message 
window.
The scanner will scan the item.
One of the following e-mail programs should be 
installed and enabled to use.
For Windows: Microsoft Outlook Express, 
Microsoft Outlook, Eudora or Netscape 
Messenger. (Some mail programs are 
required to set the MAPI function on.)
For Macintosh: Mail (Mac OS X 10.2 or later), 
Eudora or MS Entourage. 
						

							Scanning Film
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Scanning Film
You can scan 35 mm films (strips or slides), 120 (strips or single frame) and 4x5 films with this scanner.
Positioning the Film 
Use the following procedures to insert the film into the Film Guide.
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.  
Always put the protective sheet when you are not scanning 
films to protect the light source of the document cover.
2Set the film and the Film Guide. 
35mm Film Strips
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.
• Make sure that the FAU Cable is connected to the FAU connector on the back of the 
scanner.
• You can purchase the Accessory Kit for CanoScan 
9950F (CSAK-9950F) if the protective sheet or Film 
Guides are lost or damaged.
• Hold the film by the edges with your fingertips to avoid getting fingerprints or dirt 
on the film surface. 
• Use a blower brush to remove any dust from the film, document glass or light source 
of the document cover.
• Do not block the calibration slot on the Film Guide when you are scanning film. 
Colors will not be scanned correctly if the calibration slot is obstructed.
• Place a black piece of paper over any gap to shield the light if you are inserting a film 
strip with 5 or fewer frames, or if the edge of a scanned image appears whitened.
• Ensure that there is no gap between the edge of the film and the Film Guide on the 
side near the calibration slot.
Calibration Slot
Film Holder 
						

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35mm Slides
cAlign the Film Guide’s tab with the FILM symbol on the document glass of the scanner.
dPlace a slide or slides face down (correctly viewed 
from below) in the Film Guide as shown in the 
diagram to the right.
120 Format Film Strips
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.
• Leave a gap of 0.2” (5 mm) or greater 
between film strips when placing two 
or more on the document glass of the 
scanner.
• Ensure that there is no gap between 
the edge of the film and the Film Guide 
on the side near the calibration slot.
Scanning Curled 120 Format Films
Curled film strips can stick to the document glass of 
the scanner and cause a pattern of rings called Newton 
Rings to appear on the scanned image. If this occurs, 
scan using the supplied film retainer sheet as shown in 
the figure.
(A) Scan with the film retainer sheet inserted beneath 
the film.
(B)If Newton Rings still appear after following 
Instruction (A), turn the film strip over and place it 
in the Film Holder with the film retainer sheet on 
top so that the film edges are held down for 
scanning. Then preview the image in ScanGear CS 
and click the [Mirror] button to reverse the image 
before initiating the final scan.
To avoid damaging the film, always 
place the glossy side (the side without 
an illustration) of the film retainer 
sheet against the film.
(A)
Film Holder
120 Format Film
Film Retainer 
Sheet 
With its glossy side facing upward, slip 
the film retainer sheet under the film.
(B)
Hold the film edges down 
by placing the film retainer 
sheet on top with its glossy 
side facing downward.  
						

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4 x 5 Format Film
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.
120 Format Film (Single Frame)
Use this method to scan single frames. 
cAdjust the Film Holder bars to the film width.
dOpen the Film Holder.
ePlace the film face down (viewed correctly from below) in 
the Film Guide so that its edges fit within the grooves.
fClose the Film Holder. 
gAlign the Film Guide’s tab with the FILM symbol on the 
document glass of the scanner.
3Close the document cover.
To avoid scratching the film, do not 
slide the Film Holder after you 
place the film in the Film Guide.  
If the Film Holder becomes separated from the Film Guide, refer to the illustrations to 
reassemble it
1. Insert (a) into the slots in the Film Guide.
2. Insert (b) securely into the Film Holders.
3. Close the Film Holder (c).
4 x 5 Format Film
120 Format Film
(a) (b)
(c) 
						

							Scanning Film
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Scanning Film
The following steps explain how to scan 35 mm film strips with ArcSoft PhotoStudio.
Use ScanGear CSs Advanced Mode to scan 120 or 4 x 5 format films.
1Start ArcSoft PhotoStudio.
Refer to step 2 on page 8.
2Start ScanGear CS.
Refer to step 4 on page 9.
3Select the [Select Source].
You can select from the following options for films.
Negative Film (Color) / Positive Film (Color)
4Click [Preview].
ScanGear CS will display the preview image(s).
5Place a check mark beside the number(s) of the 
frame(s) to be scanned.
By default, a check mark appears beside the first frame only. 
You can scan multiple frames in one step if you place a check 
mark beside the number of each frame you wish to include.
6Select the [Destination].
You can select [Print (300 dpi)] or [Image display (150 dpi)]. 
						

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7Select the [Output Size].
You can select from the following options.
• If you selected [Print (300 dpi)] in Step 6, you can select 
Flexible, 4x6, A4, and Letter to match the size of the 
paper for printing.
• If you selected [Image display (150 dpi)] in Step 6, you 
can select Flexible, 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 
1600 x 1200 and 2048 x 1536 to match the sizes used by 
computer monitors and digital cameras.
8Click [Scan].
The final scan will start.
When the scan is complete, click the ScanGear CS 
close box 
 (Windows) or   (Macintosh)
.
The scanned image will appear in ArcSoft PhotoStudio.
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 (JPEG format is recommended) and click [Save].
10Click close box   (Windows) or   (Macintosh) in the PhotoStudio window to close it.
If you have failed scanning with ArcSoft PhotoStudio, 
scan fewer frames or use CanoScan Toolbox/Adobe 
Photoshop Elements as the parent application 
program, and rescan.
See Troubleshooting in the Scanning Guide.
• 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 Guides (PDF format manuals) for each software program on the CanoScan Setup 
Utility CD-ROM. 
						

							Specifications
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Specifications
*1 16 bit output supported for film scanning only.*2 The fastest speed in USB 2.0 Hi-Speed mode on Windows PC. Transfer time to computer is not included.*3 Calibration processing time is not included.*4 Note that Macintosh computers with USB 2.0 Hi -Speed interface expansion cards are not supported.*5 AC adapter type varies according to the region in which the scanner is purchased.
• Specifications are subjec t to change without notice.
Upgrading to USB 2.0 (Windows Only)
To upgrade a computer to the USB 2.0 standard, please use on e the following USB expansion cards/hubs that have been 
verified by Canon for compatibility.
Expansion Cards Hubs • Adaptec USB2connect 5100: PCI bus Adaptec XHUB4
• Adaptec USB2connect 3100LP: PCI bus Adaptec XHUB4PLUS
• Adaptec USB2connect 2000LP: PCI bus Adaptec XHUB7PLUS
• Adaptec DuoConnect: PCI bus
For installation procedures, please read the instructions that accompany the USB expansion card/hub. CanoScan 9950F
Scanner Type Flatbed
Scanning Element CCD 6-line color
Light Source Cold cathode fluorescent lamp
Optical Resolution 4800 x 9600 dpi
Selectable Resolution 25 - 19200 dpi (ScanGear CS)
Scanning Bit Depth Color 
16 bit input / 16 bit or 8 bit output for each color (RGB)
Grayscale 16 bit input / 16 bit
*1 or 8 bit output
Scanning Speed
*2
(Photo or Document) Color
11.0 msec./line (2400 dpi), 11.0 msec./line (4800 dpi)
Grayscale,B&W 11.0 msec./line (2400 dpi), 11.0 msec./line (4800 dpi)
Scanning Speed
*2 (Film) Color, GrayScale, 
B&W
5.5 - 88.0 msec./line
Preview Speed
*3Approximately 3.6 seconds
Interface USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
*4 / USB (USB 1.1 equivalent)
IEEE1394a (FireWire4 00:Macintosh only)
Maximum Document Size A4/Letter: 216 x 297 mm
Film Type (negat ives/positives) 35 mm strip 30 frames 
35 mm slide 12 frames
120 format (max. 6 x 22 cm) 2 strips 120 format (max. 6 x 9 cm) 1 frame
4”x 5” format
Scanner Buttons 4 buttons: COPY, SCAN, PDF, E-MAIL
Operating Range Te m p e r a t u r e
10
°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
Humidity 10% to 90% RH, 20% to 80% RH when scanning film  
(without condensation formation)
Power Requirements AC adapter (100/120/230/240 V)
*5 
Power Consumption In operation: 28 watts maximum
Stand-by: 6 watts
Power Switch Off: 0.1 watts (100V), 0.3 watts (200V) (Using supplied AC adapter)
Maximum Exterior Dimensions  290 x 509 x 128 mm
Weight Approximately 5.8 kg 
						

							System Information
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System Information
This form should be used to record the operating environment for the purchased scanner. 
If any problems occur with the scanner, you will need this informat ion when you contact our Customer 
Support Help Desk. Be sure to record the in formation and store it in a safe location.
• This information is also required to request a  repair under warranty. Make sure you record the 
information and store it  in a safe location.
• Guaranteed servicing for this  equipment will expire five years after production ceases. 
• About the Computer UsedDate of Purchase:
Dealer Name/Dealer Tel:
Dealer Address:
Scanner Model: CanoScan 9950F
Serial Number (on the back of the equipment):
Manufacturer: Model:
CPU: Clock Speed: MHz
Memory Capacity (RAM): MB
Space Available: MB
Hard Disk Capacity: MB
OS:     Windows  XP  Me  2000  98
Macintosh OS X v10.1 OS X v10.2 OS X v10.3
Monitor Type: Monitor Size: inches
Printer: Manufacturer:
Type of Printer: Printer Resolutions:
Installed Virus Protection Program:
Installed Compression Program:
On-Board Expansion Cards:
Attached Peripherals:
Connected Network System:
• After upgrading to Windows XP, reinstall ScanGear CS and CanoScan Toolbox according  to the steps on page 4. 
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 consumpt ion. It is an open system in which business proprietors can 
participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office eq uipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles, 
copiers, scanners and multifunction systems. Their st andards and logos are uniform among participating nations.