Canon scanner CanoScan D646U User Manual

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Windows
ScanGear CS-U
ScanGear CS-U is the specialized driver for Windows that allows you to scan and load images from the
scanner. It cannot be used as a stand-alone program. And must be started within an application
program. It is also called a TWAIN driver (see the next page for information about TWAIN drivers).
Window in the Simple Mode
All you need to do is select the Image Type to scan immediately at the optimal settings.
Window in the Advanced Mode
Set the Color Mode and Output Resolution to...

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Windows
ScanGear CS-U Features
¥ Scan with the optimal settings just by selecting the Image Type to suit your purposes in the
Simple Mode
¥ Adjust various settings, such as the color mode, resolution, color balance and brightness, in
the Advanced Mode
¥ Initiate various functions with the single press of a toolbar button
¥ See the image clearly in the large, easy-to-see preview area
Starting ScanGear CS-U
Select ScanGear CS-U as a TWAIN driver from ScanGear Toolbox, PhotoStudio 2000,
OmniPage Pro or...

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Windows
ScanGear Toolbox CS
ScanGear Toolbox CS is a convenient program used to scan images, copy (print), attach images to
email messages or faxes, or save images in a few simple steps.
ScanGear Toolbox CS Toolbar
For sending scanned images to a fax program
For sending scanned images to an email program
For sending scanned images to a printer
For saving scanned images
For editing scanned images
For scanning newspaper, magazine or
book content as text for a word processor
For scanning with fewer...

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Windows
ScanGear Toolbox CS Settings
You can make scanning simpler by setting ScanGear Toolbox CS in the following way. This
example shows PhotoStudio 2000 being used without displaying the ScanGear CS-U window.
The scan can be performed simply by clicking the button on the toolbar.
To Scan without Displaying the ScanGear CS-U Window
1. Click the [Settings] button on the toolbar to display the ScanGear Toolbox CS Settings
dialog.
2. Click the [Custom1] tab.
3. Place a check in the [Easy
Acquire] check...

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Macintosh
Canon Plug-in Module CS-U
Canon Plug-in Module CS-U is the specialized Macintosh driver that allows you to scan and load
images from the scanner. It cannot be used as a stand-alone program and must be started from within
an application program. It is also called a plug-in module  (see the next page for information about
plug-in modules).
Canon Plug-in Module CS-U Features
¥ Designed with an ergonomic control panel for effective access to all functions
¥ Supports a large, easy-to-view preview...

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Macintosh
Starting Canon Plug-in Module CS-U
Select Canon Plug-in Module CS-U as a plug-in from CanoScan Toolbox, PhotoStudio 2000,
OmniPage SE or other plug-in-compliant application programs. Please refer to each programÕs
manual for the correct procedure since it varies between programs.
What is a Plug-in?
¥ A plug-in is a program that augments the functions of a plug-in compatible application program
(such as CanoScan Toolbox or PhotoStudio 2000). It may be called a plug-in or plug-in module.
¥...

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Macintosh
CanoScan Toolbox
CanoScan Toolbox is a convenient program to scan or edit images, create or edit albums, copy (print),
or attach images to faxes. When it is linked to image editing programs such as PhotoStudio 2000, you
can start the application and open an image file just by dragging and dropping an image from an
album onto the application icon.
¥ To use the fax function, a fax modem must be connected, generic faxing
software or the bundled fax software must be installed and the system...

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Windows & Macintosh
ArcSoft PhotoStudio 2000
ArcSoft PhotoStudio 2000 is an image editing program that can be used to load images from scanners
and digital cameras and process them with editing, retouching tools, special effects and
enhancements.
Starting PhotoStudio 2000 and the Driver Software
Windows
1. Click the Windows [Start] button and select [Programs], [ArcSoft PhotoStudio 2000] and
[PhotoStudio 2000]. PhotoStudio 2000 will start.
2. Click 
 (Acquire icon) on the toolbar, or click the [File]...

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Windows & Macintosh
ScanSoft OmniPage
ScanSoft OmniPage Pro (Windows) / SE (Macintosh)  is an optical character recognition (OCR) program
that converts characters scanned from a book, magazine or newspaper into text data for editing or
digital transmission. After conversion, the text can be edited with word processors and similar
programs.
Starting OmniPage and the Driver Software
Windows
When you install OmniPage Pro, the Add Scanner Wizard will display. Choose the [CanoScan
D646U] option. This...

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Precautions for Scanning at High Resolutions
Please note that file sizes increase almost exponentially as the resolution is raised when scanning in
color mode. Scanning at high resolutions may require more time for scanning and image processing.
You are recommended to avoid raising the resolution beyond the minimum requirement to scan in
color mode.
File Size Estimates for Scanning a Letter Size Original in Color
- 75 dpi 1.6 MB
- 100 dpi 2.8 MB
- 150 dpi 6.3 MB
- 300 dpi 25.5 MB
- 600 dpi 102 MB
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