for Macintosh Canon Plug-in Module CS-U 3.8 for CanoScan N650U/N656U/N1220U Color Image Scanner User's Guide How to Make Best Use of the Manuals When you open the box Printed Manual CanoScan N650U/N656U/N1220U Getting Started Describes operating procedure from set up and software installation to scanning and confirmation of operation. Please read before using the scanner for the first time. After reading this guide and scanner is set up and ready for use... Electronic Manual Canon Plug-in Module CS-U User's Guide Detailed information on how to use Canon Plug-in Module CS-U. T G his uid e Electronic Manual CanoScan Toolbox CS User's Guide Detailed information on how to use CanoScan Toolbox CS. After you have read this book and mastered the use of Canon Plug-in Module CS-U and CanoScan Toolbox CS... Electronic Manuals Manual for Each Application Software Tells you how to use ArcSoft PhotoStudio 2000, ArcSoft PhotoBase and Caere Omni Page SE. When using the accompanying application software. 2 How to Use this Guide This guide explains the operating procedures for Canon Plug-in Module CS-U (hereafter referred to as Plug-in Module CS-U), the Macintosh driver (plug-in software) used with Canon image scanners. A plug-in is not an independent software program; it must be used within a plug-in compliant application, such as CanoScan Toolbox CS or ArcSoft PhotoStudio 2000, to expand the capabilities of that program. Adding scanning capabilities to your computer is as easy as putting in a plug. Simply copy the Plug-in Module CS-U files to your computer. Please read this guide to perform the installation procedures and scan. Store this manual in a handy location for future reference. Where to Look Quick Start Instructions p. 10 p. 13 The Quick Start Instructions provide a brief summary of commands and procedures that will assist in using Plug-in Module CS-U immediately. Scanning Preparations (Required Reading) All users should read this section. This section describes the procedures and settings required before scanning, including positioning the original and selecting the output device, resolution, magnification and scanning mode. Scanning (Required Reading) Adjusting Scanned Images Appendices p. 29 p. 35 All users should read this section to learn the procedures for scanning and saving images. Read this section for details about how to adjust image brightness, color balance and other attributes. You can read this section as required. Read this section for troubleshooting tips, glossary terms and the index. About the Conventions Used in this Guide The following conventions are used in this guide to draw your attention to important information. Caution: This symbol is used to highlight procedural precautions and limitations. Always read these topics to avoid errors. Hint: This symbol is used to present helpful hints and supplemental information. Reading these topics is recommended to enhance your enjoyment of Plug-in Module CS-U. 3 Table of Contents How to Make Best Use of the Manuals .................................................................. 2 How to Use this Guide ........................................................................................... 3 Table of Contents ................................................................................................... 4 Installing Plug-in Module CS-U ............................................................................... 6 Control Panel Features ........................................................................................... 7 Scanning Procedures .............................................................................................. 8 Plug-in Module CS-U Special Features .................................................................... 9 Quick Start Instructions ............................................................................ 10 STEP 1 Scanning Preparations ................................................................. 13 Displaying the Plug-in Module CS-U Control Panel .............................................. 14 Positioning Originals ............................................................................................ 16 Previewing ........................................................................................................... 17 Selecting the Output Device ................................................................................. 18 Setting the Resolution and Magnification ............................................................ 19 Setting the Scan Mode ........................................................................................ 21 Verifying the Image before Scanning ....................................................................23 Rotating the Image .............................................................................................. 24 Setting Preferences .............................................................................................. 25 Output Device ................................................................................................. 25 Aspect Ratio ................................................................................................... 25 Unit ................................................................................................................ 26 Preview Window ............................................................................................. 26 Calibration ...................................................................................................... 27 Reset Default Settings ..................................................................................... 27 Close Plug-in After Scan ................................................................................. 27 STEP 2 Scanning ....................................................................................... 29 Setting the Scan Area .......................................................................................... 30 Zooming .............................................................................................................. 31 Scanning .............................................................................................................. 33 Saving Scanned Images ........................................................................................ 34 4 STEP 3 Adjusting Scanned Images .......................................................... 35 Tone Adjustment .................................................................................................. 36 Histogram Settings ............................................................................................... 37 Tone Curve Settings ............................................................................................. 40 Brightness and Contrast Settings .........................................................................43 Adjusting the Color Balance ................................................................................. 45 Gamma Value Settings ......................................................................................... 46 Adjusting the Threshold Value ............................................................................. 48 Auto Tone Correction ........................................................................................... 49 Unsharp Mask ...................................................................................................... 50 Descreen .............................................................................................................. 51 Saving/Recalling Settings ...................................................................................... 52 Scanning Techniques ............................................................................................ 54 Appendices ................................................................................................ 55 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 56 Error Messages .................................................................................................... 58 Glossary ............................................................................................................... 59 Index .................................................................................................................... 64 Canon Customer Support Help Desk ...................................................................66 5 Installing Plug-in Module CS-U Please install Plug-in Module CS-U with the other application programs according to the instructions in the "1. Installing the Software" section of "Chapter 3, Using the Macintosh Platform," of the Getting Started guide supplied with the scanner. Operating Environment Hardware · Power Macintosh or iMac with built-in USB ports (performance on Macintosh compatibles is not guaranteed) Main Memory · 32 MB or more (64 MB or more recommended) Application Software · CanoScan Toolbox CS · ArcSoft PhotoStudio 2000 · Other plug-in compatible application programs Display · 256 colors or more (32,000 colors or more recommended; black & white or 4-tone monochrome monitors are not supported) System Software · Mac OS 8.5 or higher (First-generation, Bondi blue iMacs may require a system upgrade and an update to the system and firmware.*) * For information about upgrades and updating for iMacs, refer to the Troubleshooting menu on the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM. Look for the "Scanner won't work on an iMac" item in the topic entitled "Problems with the Scanner." Caution · The ColorSyncTM Profiles file is installed along with Plug-in Module CS-U. ColorSyncTM Ver. 2.0 or higher is required to use these profiles with the automatic color matching system (p. 49). · The following display profile files are available: CANON gamma 1.5 monitor, CANON gamma 1.8 monitor and CANON gamma 2.1 monitor. If you wish to adjust the color balance of the display, double-click [ColorSyncTM] in your Macintosh's Control Panels folder and select one of these display profiles. 6 Control Panel Features When you need more information about a control panel button or menu, refer to the illustration below and go to the referenced page number for more details. · The illustration may differ slightly from the version of Plug-in Module CS-U provided in your package. § p. 49 § p. 36-48 § p. 51 § p. 50 § pp. 25-28 § p. 52 RGB values § p. 14 Close Box § p. 14 Scan Mode § p. 21 Output Device § p. 18 Resolution § pp. 19-20 Magnification § pp. 19-20 Image Size § pp. 19-20 Required/ Free memory § p. 21 Zoom In Button § p. 31 Zoom Out Button § p. 32 Tone Adjustment Button § pp. 36-48 Auto Tone Adjustment Button § p. 36 Preview Window § pp. 14, 26 Scan Button § p. 33 Preview Button § p. 17 Rotation Button § p. 24 Browser Button § p. 23 Hint In this guide, menu items are marked in the following manner: Select [Load] from the [Setting File] menu. 7 Scanning Procedures Follow these procedures to use Plug-in Module CS-U. Is Plug-in Module CS-U installed? Refer to the scanner's Getting Started guide to install it. Is the scanner attached? Refer to the scanner's Getting Started guide to attach it. STEP 1 Prepare for Scanning § p. 13 p. 16 p. 17 · Select the Output Device p. 18 · Set the Resolution and Magnification p. 19 · Set the Scan Mode p. 21 · Position the Original · Preview Verify the Image before Scanning (Browser Window) § p. 23 STEP · Histogram · Tone Curve 3 p. 37 p. 40 p. 43 p. 45 p. 46 p. 48 p. 49 p. 50 p. 51 Adjust and Edit Scanned Images § p. 35 Are the Brightness and Color Satisfactory? STEP Scan § p. 29 2 p. 30 p. 31 p. 33 p. 34 · Brightness and Contrast · Color Balance · Gamma Value Threshold Value · · Auto Tone (ColorSync ) · Unsharp Mask · Descreen TM · Set the Scan Area · Zoom · Scan · Save Scanned Images If the current brightness and color pose no problem, there is no need to adjust these settings. 8 Plug-in Module CS-U Special Features · See the Results of Adjustments Immediately (Dynamic Preview) Once in preview mode, the results of adjustments to scan mode settings and colors are promptly reflected in the preview image. Highly detailed adjustments can be performed easily because you can see the results of your changes as they are executed. · ColorSyncTM (Ver 2.0 +) Compatible for Auto Tone Correction Compatible with the Mac OS 8.5 ColorSyncTM (Ver 2.0 +) color management software. This function automatically matches the color profiles of various devices, such as scanners, color displays and color printers, for optimal color reproduction. · Browser Function Permits Confirmation of the Real Image Before Scanning The Browser function lets you check the image to be scanned in detail before commencing the scan. This function ...