IS-12 Color Image Scanner Cartridge Contents Introduction Using the Scanner Using the Scanner With Windows® Using the Scanner With Macintosh® Scanner Problems Contents 2 Introduction I Copyright This manual is copyrighted by Canon Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or part, without the prior written consent of CCSI. © 2000 Canon Computer Systems, Inc. I Disclaimer Canon Computer Systems, Inc. has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that it will be an easy to use guide to using your optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner Cartridge with the Canon BJC-85 Color Bubble Jet Printer. All statements, technical information, and recommendations in this manual and in any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted, and they are not intended to be, nor should they be understood to be, representations or warranties concerning the products described. Your printer and the software media included with your printer have been sold to you subject to the limited warranties set forth in the warranty card and license agreement enclosed with the respective product. All software is licensed AS IS, as described in the license agreement enclosed with the software media. Further, CCSI reserves the right to make changes in the specifications of the products described in this manual at any time without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such changes. Contents 3 Introduction I Trademarks Canon, BJ, and Bubble Jet are trademarks of Canon Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other product and brand names are trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. ENERGY STAR® COMPLIANT As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Canon U.S.A., Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Contents 4 Using the Scanner Scanner Driver Basics Unpacking the Scanner Cartridge Installing the IS Scan Software Installing the Scanner Cartridge Basic Scanning Procedure Using the White Calibration Sheet Scanning Area Guidelines Loading an Image Using the Scanner 5 Scanner Driver Basics Installing the optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner Cartridge in the printer makes it possible to scan and save images such as your favorite photographs and greeting cards. Photograph Greeting card Home page Wallpaper for your computer Using the Scanner 6 Scanner Driver Basics Windows To use the scanner cartridge, you must install the IS Scan software, which includes the IS Scan scanner driver and the IS Scan Plus utility program. These two programs provide many features that allow you to perform simple color adjustments to improve the quality of the original image or enhance the image for artistic effect. You can run the IS Scan driver from within a TWAIN-compliant graphics application program, or you can run the IS Scan Plus utility program directly as a stand-alone application program. The IS Scan Plus utility program allows you to scan, edit, enhance, and save the image data. Macintosh To use the scanner cartridge, you must install the IS Scan software. You can run the IS Scan driver from within a TWAIN-compliant graphics application, or you can run it directly as a stand-alone program. Note TWAIN is an industry interface standard that allows software applications to communicate with digital imaging devices such as scanners. Applications that support TWAIN provide a standardized method of acquiring images. Using the Scanner 7 Unpacking the Scanner Cartridge Make sure you have the following items. I IS-12 Color Image Scanner Cartridge Optical components Electrical contacts Caution The scanner cartridge is composed of precision components. To avoid poor scanning results, do not touch the optical components or electrical contacts. Using the Scanner 8 Unpacking the Scanner Cartridge I White Calibration Sheet You use this sheet to maintain the correct color balance of scanned images. The first time you install the scanner cartridge, you need to run the white level calibration. You will also run calibration when the white level calibration data needs to be updated. I Scanning Holder You can use this holder to hold a photo or other small image you wish to scan. The holder is two layers, one being a clear plastic cover to protect photographs. I Scanner Cartridge Container Use this plastic container to store the IS-12 Color Image Scanner Cartridge. Using the Scanner 9 Installing the IS Scan Software Make sure the BJC-85 printer driver is installed before you proceed with the following instructions. 1 2 3 Insert the printer driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Click Start and then click Run. In the Run dialog box, type: d:\drivers\ISScan\disk1\setup.exe where d: is your CD-ROM drive. 4 Click OK and follow the instructions on the screens. Using the Scanner 10 Installing the Scanner Cartridge Optical components Electrical contacts Caution · The scanner cartridge is composed of precision components. To avoid poor scanning results, do not touch the optical components or electrical contacts. · To avoid damaging the scanning head of the scanner cartridge, do not attempt to store the scanner cartridge in an SB-10 Ink Cartridge Storage Box. There may be ink inside the container that could damage the scanning head of the scanner cartridge. Using the Scanner 11 Installing the Scanner Cartridge I Replacing a BJ Cartridge With the Scanner Cartridge 1 2 Make sure that the printer is plugged in and turned on. Open the cartridge cover and press the CARTRIDGE button; the cartridge holder moves to the center of the printer. Lift up on the green tab to remove the BJ cartridge from the cartridge holder. Take care that you do not raise any other tab nor remove an ink tank. Lift the green tab 3 Immediately store the BJ cartridge in an Ink Cartridge Storage Box. Close the container tightly to prevent the print head of the BJ cartridge from drying out. If the print head dries out, the BJ cartridge will become unusable. Using the Scanner 12 Installing the Scanner Cartridge 4 Remove the scanner cartridge from its protective case. With the label on the scanner cartridge up, set the scanner cartridge in the cartridge holder at a slight angle. Align the marks ( ) on the scanner cartridge with the marks on the holder. Align these marks Cartridge holder 5 Press down on the raised left side of the scanner cartridge until it locks in place. Press down here Using the Scanner 13 Installing the Scanner Cartridge 6 7 Close the cartridge cover. Press the CARTRIDGE button. The scanner cartridge moves to the home position. Removing the Scanner Cartridge Follow this procedure to remove the scanner cartridge and install the BJ cartridge when you are finished scanning. 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on and then press the CARTRIDGE button to move the cartridge holder to the center of the printer. POWER RESUME CARTRIDGE ERROR 2 Note Open the cartridge cover. To avoid damaging the printer, do not touch the orange film cable under the cartridge cover. Using the Scanner 14 Installing the Scanner Cartridge 3 Lift up the tab on the scanner cartridge to remove it from the cartridge holder. Lift up the tab 4 Place the scanner cartridge in its protective case. Caution Always remove the scanner cartridge from the printer and store it in its protective case when it is not being used. To avoid damaging the scanning lens on the scanner cartridge, do not attempt to store it in an Ink Cartridge Storage Box. Remove the BJ cartridge from its container and install it in the holder. Close the cartridge cover. Press the CARTRIDGE button. The cartridge holder returns to the home position. Using the Scanner 15 5 6 7 Basic Scanning Procedure After installing the IS Scan scanner driver, you can use the BJC-85 printer as a scanner. 1 2 Windows Remove the BJ cartridge installed in the cartridge holder and then install the IS-12 Color Image Scanner Cartridge. Start a graphics application program. For Windows Users · If you use a TWAIN-compliant graphics application program, launch the TWAINcompliant application program. IS Scan launches from within the application program. · If you use IS Scan Plus, select Programs from the Start menu first. Point to IS Scan Plus and then select IS Scan Plus. Macintosh For Macintosh Users · If you use a TWAIN-compliant graphics application program, launch the TWAINcompliant application program first. IS Scan launches from within the application program. · If you use IS Scan as a stand-alone application program, double-click IS Scan BJC-85 in the folder you specified during the installation procedure. Using the Scanner 16 Basic Scanning Procedure 3 4 The first time you use the scanner, you need to perform the White Level Calibration. Using the White Calibration Sheet Insert the image you wish to scan into the scanning holder, then load the scanning holder into the auto sheet feeder. Loading an Image 5 Scan the image. Windows Macintosh Scanning an Image Scanning an Image 6 7 Save the scanned image. Now you can install the BJ cartridge and print the scanned image. Using the Scanner 17 Using the White Calibration Sheet The white calibration sheet provided with the scanner cartridge is used for maintaining the correct color balance of scanned images. White level calibration is required when the scanner cartridge is used for the first time and when the white level calibration data needs to be updated. When white level calibration is needed, you will see this screen when you click the Prescan or Scan button. Windows Macintosh Using the Scanner 18 Using the White Calibration Sheet 1 Load the white calibration sheet with the cropped corner at upper left. Align the sheet with the right side of the sheet feeder. Adjust the paper guide to the left side of the sheet. 2 3 Follow any instructions on your screen. When the white calibration sheet is ejected from the paper output tray, White Level Calibration processing is complete. Using the Scanner 19 Using the White Calibration Sheet Note · Do not leave the white calibration sheet in locations that are exposed to direct sunlight or that are subject to high temperatures or humidity. · Do not bend or wrinkle the white calibration sheet. · When cleaning the white calibration sheet, use a soft cloth that is dipped in a weak, neutral detergent solution, and then wipe its wet surface off with a dry, soft cloth. · The white level calibration data is stored into memory and used for maintaining the correct color balance of scanned images. When a message appears and prompts you to load the white calibration sheet, click the OK button and perform white level calibration. You can also initiate White Level Calibration from the IS Scan driver. Windows Macintosh Other IS Scan Features Other IS Scan Functions Using the Scanner 20 Scanning Area Guidelines Paper size A6 105.0 × 148.0 mm A5 148.0 × 210.0 mm A4 210.0 × 297.0 mm B5 182.0 × 257.0 mm Letter 8.50 × 11.00 in Legal 8.50 × 14.00 in Scanning area 3.86 × 5.43 Inches 5.55 × 7.87 Inches 8.00 × 11.29 Inches 6.89 × 9.72 Inches 8.19 × 10.60 Inches 8.19 x 13.09 Inches · The scanning area varies according to conditions such as the scanning resolution and display resolution. · If you wish to scan images larger than the size of the scanning holder provided with the IS-12 Color Image Scanner Cartridge, the SH-101 A4/LTR scanning holder is available for purchase. Visit the Canon Web site to find out about accessories and supplies (www.ccsi.canon.com). · The maximum thickness of the image must be within 0.45 mm, including the scanning holder. The scanning holder is 0.2 mm thick so the image you wish to scan must be less than 0.25 mm thick. · To prevent possible damage to the printer or scanner cartridge, do not scan an image with paper clips or staples. Using the Scanner 21 Loading an Image 1 2 Slide the paper guide to the left edge of the auto sheet feeder. Place the image in the scanning holder. · To prevent paper jams, always insert the image you wish to scan into the scanning holder. · Do not leave the scanning holder in locations that are exposed to direct sunlight or that are subject to high temperatures or humidity. · When you load the scanning holder on the printer, be sure to set the paper thickness lever to the down (or envelope) position. Scanning with the lever set incorrectly will adversely affect the print quality. 3 Load the scanning holder in the auto sheet feeder of the printer. Using the Scanner 22 Loading an Image 4 Adjust the paper guide to the left edge of the scanning holder. Pa ...