QT5-0612-V01 ©CANON INC. 2007 PRINTED IN VIETNAM
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Quick Start Guide
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 Using the Scanner Buttons .......................... 5
Installing the Software ................................ 2 Scanning Film ............................................... 6
Preparing the Scanner ................................. 3 Positioning the Scanner............................... 8
Try Scanning ................................................. 4 Specifications ............................................... 9
Package Contents
Scanner and Accessories
Film Adapter Unit
Scanner USB Cable (with protective cloth) 
Documentation
• Quick Start Guide (this document)
• Additional Documents
CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM
• Software Programs
- ScanGear (scanner driver)
- CanoScan Toolbox
- ArcSoft PhotoStudio
- Presto! PageManager (Windows only)
- ScanSoft OmniPage SE (not supported for Windows 98 First Edition)
- Adobe RGB (1998) (Windows only)
• On-screen Manuals
- Scanning Guide (for ScanGear, CanoScan Toolbox, and troubleshooting)
- Manuals for bundled application programs
*In this guide, Windows XP screenshots are used to illustrate explanations common to all 
operating systems.
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Installing the Software
Installing the Software
• Do NOT connect the scanner to a computer before installing the software. If you 
connect the scanner and the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click [Cancel].
• Quit all running applications before installation, including anti-virus software.
• For Windows 2000/XP, log in as an administrator to install the software.
1 Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in the 
drive.
If prompted, select your language and place of residence. 
CanoScan Setup Utility program starts.
• For Macintosh: Double-click the [Setup] icon. Enter the 
administrator ID and password on the authentication dialog 
box.
2 Click [Easy Install] on the main menu.
3 Click [Install] to start installation.
Carefully read the License Agreement, and then click [Yes] to 
proceed. All the software programs and on-screen manuals will
be installed on your computer.
4 For the bundled applications, follow the on-screen 
instructions to perform the installation. 
5 When the installation is complete, click [Restart] to 
restart your computer.
•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.
• If you later upgrade your OS to Windows XP, reinstall the software.
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Preparing the Scanner
Preparing the Scanner
Unlocking the Scanner
1 Peel the seals off the scanner.
2 Slide the lock switch on the bottom of the scanner toward the unlock mark ( ). 
Unlock Mark
• Handle the scanner with both hands. Be careful not to drop the scanner.
• Always lock the scanner when carrying or transporting it.
Connecting the Scanner
1 Connect the scanner to your computer with the supplied USB cable.
• Only use the USB cable provided with the scanner. Use of other cables may lead to a 
malfunction.
• When the scanner is connected to the USB 1.1 port on Windows XP 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.
• The scanner does not have a power switch. The power is activated as soon as the 
computer is turned on.
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Try Scanning
Try Scanning 
This section explains the basic scanning procedures using the image editing program, ArcSoft PhotoStudio, 
and the scanner driver, ScanGear.
1 Place a document on the document Alignment Mark
glass and close the document cover. Top
Bottom
  When opening the document cover, 
support it with your hand until it stops.
2 Start 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.
3 From 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.
4 Click the [Acquire] icon  to start ScanGear.
5 Select the type of document you are scanning in 
[Select Source] and click [Preview].
6 Set [Destination] and/or [Output Size] as needed.
7 Click [Scan] to start scanning.
Do not touch the scanner while it is 
operating. 
8 When prompted to close ScanGear, click [OK].
9 Save the scanned image in ArcSoft PhotoStudio and 
close the window.
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 manual icon on the desktop, or click  in 
ScanGear or CanoScan Toolbox.
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Using the Scanner Buttons
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.
PDF Buttons  COPY Button
PDF buttons allow you to easily create PDF Prints (copies) the scanned image with a 
files according to your needs. Note that these printer.
buttons are not labeled on the scanner.
 COLOR Button
PHOTO/FILM Button
Scans color images in A4 or Letter size* at 300 
dpi. Opens the scanned image in the bundled 
application program, ArcSoft PhotoStudio.
 BLACK & WHITE Button  E-MAIL Button
Scans black and white images in A4 or Letter Attaches the scanned image to a new e-mail 
size* at 300 dpi. message. 
The first time you press this button, you will be 
prompted to select the e-mail program to use with 
 CUSTOM Button this function.
Scans images in user-specified settings.
 FINISH Button
Saves the scanned image as a PDF file and 
completes the operation.
*The size may differ depending on your system environment.
•Before using scanner buttons, make sure that all the software programs are installed on your computer using the [Easy 
Install] option of the CanoScan Setup Utility program. See "Installing the Software" on page 2.
•For Mac OS X 10.3 and 10.2.8: Before using the scanner buttons, you need to set Image Capture (in [Applications] 
folder) to open CanoScan Toolbox automatically when a scanner button is pressed.
Start Image Capture, and then perform the following:
- Mac OS X 10.3: Click [Options] and select CanoScan Toolbox in [When a scanner button is pressed, open:].
- Mac OS X 10.2.8: Select [Other] in [When a scanner button is pressed, open:]. Select CanoScan Toolbox and click [Open].
Click [OK] and quit Image Capture. For more information, see "Troubleshooting" in the Scanning Guide.
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Scanning Film
Scanning Film
This scanner can scan 35 mm film strips (6 frames at a time). Follow the procedure below when scanning 
film.
• Make sure the document glass is wiped clean before placing the film adapter unit on the 
scanner.
         • Handle the film adapter unit carefully to avoid damaging the glass panel.
         • Handle film strips carefully to avoid scratching or leaving fingerprints on them. 
1 Open the film adapter unit by the center latch and remove the protective cloth. Detach 
the cable from the retainers on the side of the film adapter unit.
2 Open the document cover and set the film 
adapter unit on the document glass.
Align the dots on the film adapter unit and the dots 
on the scanner (labeled [FAU]) to set the unit in 
place.
Protective 
Cloth
3 Connect the cable to the connector on 
the side panel of the scanner, then 
gently close the document cover.
You need to calibrate the scanner before 
scanning film for the first time. Do not place a 
film strip in the film adapter unit at this point 
as it is not required for calibration. 
4 Start ArcSoft PhotoStudio, then start ScanGear.
Follow the steps 2 to 4 in "Try Scanning" on page 4.
5 Select [Negative Film (Color)] or [Positive Film 
(Color)] in [Select Source] to match the type of film 
you are scanning, and then click [Preview].
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