Canon CanoScan FB630U, CanoScan FB636U Plug-in Module CS-U 3.3
f o r M a c i n t o s h
Plug-in Module CS-U 3.3
for CanoScan FB630U/FB636U Color Image Scanner
User's Guide
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How to Use this Guide
This guide explains how to use the Canon Plug-in Module CS-U 3.3 (herein referred to as
Plug-in Module CS-U) with application programs supporting CanoScan FB630U/FB636U, such
as Canon Photo.
A plug-in is used within a compatible application program like Canon Photo to expand its
functionality and cannot be used as a stand-alone application. By only installing the Plug-in
Module CS-U from the Canon Creative Image CD-ROM, Plug-in Module CS-U can be simply
plugged into the parent program and add the ability to scan.
Before using Plug-in Module CS-U, we strongly recommend reading this guide and keeping
this CD-ROM in a safe place for later reference.
Where to Look
Quick Start Instructions p. 9
The Quick Start Instructions is a brief summary of commands and procedures that will
assist in using Plug-in Module CS-U immediately.
Scanning Preparations (Required Reading) p. 12
All users should read this section to learn the procedures for adjusting magnification
and scan mode settings in preparation for scanning.
Scanning (Required Reading) p. 27
All users should read this section to learn the procedures for scanning and saving images.
Adjusting and Editing Scanned Images p. 33
Read this section for details about how to use Canon Photo to adjust image
brightness, color tone, and other attributes. You can read this section according to
your needs.
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.
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Table of Contents
How to Use this Guide ........................................................................................... 3
Control Panel Features ........................................................................................... 6
Scanning Procedures .............................................................................................. 7
Plug-in Module CS-U Special Features .................................................................... 8
Quick Start Instructions .......................................................................................... 9
Scanning Preparations ............................................................................. 12
Display Plug-in Module CS-U Control Panel .......................................................... 13
Previewing ........................................................................................................... 15
Set Preferences..................................................................................................... 16
Set Magnification ................................................................................................. 20
Set Scan Mode ..................................................................................................... 22
Verify Image Before Scanning ............................................................................... 25
Scanning .................................................................................................... 27
Scan Area Settings ............................................................................................... 28
Zooming .............................................................................................................. 29
Scanning .............................................................................................................. 31
Saving Scanned Images ........................................................................................ 32
Adjusting and Editing Scanned Images .................................................. 33
Using the Histogram Feature to Adjust Image Contrast......................................... 34
Adjusting the Image with Gamma Settings ........................................................... 36
Brightness and Contrast Settings .......................................................................... 38
Adjusting Gamma with the Menu ........................................................................ 40
Gamma Value Settings ......................................................................................... 42
Tone Curve Settings ............................................................................................. 44
Auto Tone Correction (ColorSync™) ..................................................................... 46
Descreen .............................................................................................................. 47
Brightness Settings for Black & White Images (Threshold Value) ............................ 48
Saving / Recalling Settings .................................................................................... 49
Editing Scanned Images ....................................................................................... 51
Scanning Techniques ............................................................................................ 52
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Appendices................................................................................................ 53
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 54
Error Messages ..................................................................................................... 56
Glossary ............................................................................................................... 57
Index .................................................................................................................... 59
Canon Customer Care Center .............................................................................. 61
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Control Panel Features
When you need more information about an operation panel button or menu, refer to
the illustration below and go to the referenced page number for more details.
• There may be some differences in the screen below, depending on the version of
Plug-in Module CS-U provided in your package.
Close Box
➜ p. 13
Scan Mode
➜ p. 22
Gamma Curve
➜ pp. 36-45
➜ p. 49
➜ pp. 36-45
➜ p. 34
➜ p. 46
➜ p. 47
➜ p. 16
Magnification
➜ p. 20
Image Size
➜ p. 18
Required/Free
memory ➜ p. 24
Zoom In Button ➜ p. 29
Zoom Out Button ➜ p. 30
Gamma Curve button ➜ p. 36
HINT
In this guide, menu items are marked in the following manner:
Preview
Window
➜ p. 15
Scan Button ➜ p. 31
Preview Button ➜ p. 15
Browser Button ➜ p. 25
Histogram Button ➜ p. 34
Select [Load] from the [File] menu.
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Scanning Procedures
Follow these procedures to use Plug-in Module CS-U.
Is the scanner connected?
STEP 1
Scanning Preparations ➜ p. 12
Display Control Panel
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•
Verify Image Before Scanning
(Browser Window) ➜ p. 25
Previewing
•
Set Preferences
•
Set Magnification
Set Scan Mode
•
Refer to the Quick Start
Guide that accompanied
your scanner for connecting
the scanner instructions.
p. 13
p. 15
p. 16
p. 20
p. 22
Are the Brightness and Color Satisfactory?
Adjusting and Editing Scanned Images
➜ p. 33
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STEP 2
Scanning ➜ p. 27
Scan Area Settings
•
Saving Scanned Images
•
Zooming
•
Scanning
•
p. 28
p. 29
p. 31
p. 32
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STEP 3
Histogram Adjustments
Color Correction
•
Auto Tone Correction
•
Threshold Value
•
If the current brightness
and color pose no problem,
there is no need to adjust
these settings.
p. 34
p. 36
p. 46
p. 48
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.
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• Supports ColorSync™ 2.0 or higher Auto Tone Correction
Supports ColorSync for the Macintosh operating system. Achieves superior color quality
by automatically compensating for and aligning the tones of various devices, such as
scanners, color displays and color printers.
▼ ▼ ▼
• 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 presents a much higher quality image than the
preview function.
▼ ▼ ▼
• Histogram Function Realizes Beautiful Contrast
Simple operation allows you to achieve beautiful contrast with half-tone gradations.
▼ ▼ ▼
• Gamma Curve Adjusts Image Brightness
The Gamma Curve feature provides four methods you can use to refine in detail the
level of image brightness until you are satisfied with the results.
▼ ▼ ▼
• Works within Image Processing Software for Easy Image
Editing
Plug-in Module CS-U can be used to extend the functions of plug-in compatible image
processing application programs.
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Quick Start Instructions
Those who wish to start scanning immediately should follow the procedures below. If
you require further information at any stage, read the pages referenced at each step.
Installing Plug-in Module CS-U
Follow the instructions described in the Quick Start Guide to
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Start Plug-in Module CS-U p. 13
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Start the Preview Scan p. 15
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install the software.
1. Connect the scanner to the computer, then start Canon Photo.
2. Select [CanonPI CS-U 3.3.0...] as the image source (this step is
only required the first time the scanner is used with the
program).
3. Select Get From Scanner. Select CanoScan FB630U/FB636U.
Then click Get Pictures Now.
• Plug-in Module CS-U will start and display its control panel.
1. Place the materials to be scanned on the scanner.
2. Click the [Preview scan] button ( ).
• The entire document glass area will be scanned and displayed in the
preview scan window.
Preview Window
➟
Plug-in Module CS-U automatically calibrates itself the first time the preview or
scan button is clicked. The scanner will run by itself for a few moments without
displaying an image in the window. This does not constitute a breakdown. The
calibration results are stored until the computer power is shut off.
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Set the preferences, magnification and scan mode settings.
pp. 16-24
• The preference settings provide settings for how the system operates.
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Verify Image Quality with the Browser Function Before Scanning p. 25
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(p. 16)
• The magnification setting determines how you want the image
enlarged or reduced. (p. 20)
• The scan mode setting determines the kind of image you want to scan:
black and white, gray, or color. (p. 22)
1. Click the [Browser] button.
• The Selection Frame will appear.
➟
2. Move the Selection Frame to specify the area of the image you
want verified and click the mouse button.
• Plug-in Module CS-U will read the image and display the browser image.
3. After you have examined the browser image, click the mouse
anywhere.
Specify the Area of the Image to be Scanned p. 28
1. Select the area to be scanned by clicking and dragging the
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mouse pointer over the image.
• You may find it convenient to use the zoom feature to select small areas
or to select specific scan areas with precision. (p. 29)
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Scan the Image p. 31
1. Click the [Scan] button.
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➟
• Plug-in Module CS-U will scan the image.
• When the scan is complete, the Plug-in Module CS-U control panel will
close. In Canon Photo, the image will appear.
Save the Scanned Image p. 32
1. Save the image with the application software, specifying a
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folder, file name and file format.
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S T E P 1
Scanning Preparations
Step 1 presents the essential preparations for scanning.
The following procedures are explained on the indicated pages.
Display Plug-in Module CS-U Control Panel p. 13
Setting the document on tne scanner
and pre-scan p. 15
Previewing p. 15
Set Preferences p. 16
Set Magnification
Set Scan Mode
Verify Image Before Scanning p. 25
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p. 20
p. 22
S T E P 1
Display Plug-in Module CS-U Control Panel
All scanning operations are performed with the Plug-in Module CS-U control panel.
To quit Plug-in Module CS-U, click the close box at the top left of the control panel.
Adjust the settings for the scan mode, image quality, magnification, etc.
Close Box
Quit Plug-in Module CS-U.
Menu Bar
Click any menu item to display more
options in a pull-down menu.
Buttons
Use these buttons to change the zoom
setting and scan images.
The image display size and disk size that
were specified in the Preview window are
automatically displayed here.
Preview Window
Displays the image in preview mode.
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Operating Procedures
Verify that the scanner is attached to your computer properly.
Start Canon Photo or Photoshop.
Select Plug-in Module CS-U from within Canon Photo or Photoshop.
S T E P 1
<Canon Photo>
1. Select [Get from Scanner], and then
select CanoScan FB630U/FB636U.
2. Click [Get Pictures Now].
Then, in the Get Pictures dialog box,
click [Open Them].
➟
The version of Plug-in Module CS-U
shipped with your package may differ
from that pictured above.
The Plug-in Module CS-U control panel will appear.
<Adobe Photoshop>
1. Choose the [File] menu, [Import] and
[CanonPI CS-U 3.3.0].
Import
➟
Caution
Plug-in Module CS-U cannot be operated as a stand-alone program. Always
start it from within an application program, such as Canon Photo
or Adobe Photoshop.
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Previewing
You can pre-scan the original before it is actually scanned and acquired by the parent
application. Because the pre-scanned image is temporary, the entire platen is scanned.
The pre-scanned image is displayed in the preview window where the quality of the
image can be adjusted or cropped for actual scanning.
Operating Procedures
Set the original on the scanner document glass.
• Open the scanner document glass cover, set face down the side of the page you
want to scan with the top edge of the page toward you, and align with the
marks as shown in the illustration.
• Set the original on the document glass and close the cover carefully so it does not
shift out of position.
S T E P 1
Bottom
Top
Click the [Preview] button.
• The image will be read and the image will appear in the Preview window.
➟
Hint
• For details about the types of originals you can set on the scanner document
glass for scanning, refer to the Quick Start Guide.
• The Preview window can be adjusted to a larger size (p. 17).
• The Dynamic Preview function enables changes to settings, such as the scan
mode and brightness, to be immediately reflected in the preview image.
• Nevertheless, the preview image provides only an approximation of the scan
and the final results may differ to some degree from the preview image.
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Set Preferences
You can set preferences for the operating environment which will be used for every
scanning job until you change them. Some of these settings include units of measure
for the display, basic resolution, size of the preview window.
You can also return all the settings to their default values. These settings are
performed in Preferences menu of the operation panel.
Unit
Specifies the units that define the size of the scanned image.
Unit Dialog Box
S T E P 1
The units displayed in this section of the control panel will change.
Click the [Prefs] menu in the control panel and select [Unit]. The Unit Settings dialog
box will appear.
Unit Settings Dialog Box
Select the desired settings.
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Setting Basic Resolution
The resolution setting sets the output resolution for printing and displaying the image.
If you select the [Other] button you can enter the resolution setting (12 to 9600)
directly into the entry box.
S T E P 1
basic Resolution Setting Dialog Box
When the image is output to a printer, to a Bubble Jet printer in the color or gray
mode, for example, the basic resolution of the printer is halved. For example, for a 360
dpi printer the basic resolution is set for 180 dpi. If you use the black & white mode or
use a color laser printer, the same resolution of the printer is used. For example, if the
printer resolution is 300 dpi, the basic resolution is set to 300 dpi. As for the display
resolution, 72 dpi (Macintosh display 72 dpi) is sufficient.
This resolution is used as the basic for setting magnification so it is called “basic”
resolution.
Hint
• Once the basic resolution is set, you do not have to set it again for every
scanning job. However, if you change the destination printer, or change the
scanning mode, you should adjust the standard resolution setting.
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Preview Window Size
Changes the size of the preview window. If you enlarge the size of the preview
window, then the resolution is increased. You can specify whether or not to save the
pre-scanned image with the preferences file or the settings file.
Click the [Prefs] menu in the control
panel and select [Preview Window].
The Preview Window Settings dialog
box will appear.
S T E P 1
Preview Window Settings Dialog Box
Click the check box to determine whether
the preview image is saved in the
preference file or the settings file.
Caution
• Changing the Preview window size will cause the image previously displayed
in the Preview window to disappear.
• The maximum size of the area that you can specify depends on the size and
other characteristics of your monitor.
Hint
• If the “Save preview in preference file” option is selected, the last preview
image will appear in the Preview window when Plug-in Module CS-U is
launched again after quitting once. This reduces the steps required to rescan
the same image repeatedly.
• If the “Save preview in setting file” option is selected, the preview image will
be saved in a settings file. This is convenient when you wish to keep the
settings associated with a particular image.
• Difference Between the Preferences File and Settings Files.
Plug-in Module CS-U creates two kinds of files to keep track of settings. The
various settings that are adjusted with the control panel are automatically
saved in the preference file, which is located in the System folder. These
settings determine how Plug-in Module CS-U behaves when it is restarted. In
contrast, settings files are intended for saving particular groups of settings
that are used often. The names of settings files can be freely chosen by the
user. See Saving/Recalling Settings (p. 47).
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Calibration
If the scanner’s color balance is out of equilibrium, select [Calibration] to start the
adjustment process. Calibration automatically adjusts the scanner to read standard
white as white.
Return to Default Settings
Returns the preference settings and all other settings to the factory default settings.
The tables list the major default settings.
Scan Mode 24-bit Color
Gamma setting Menu setting (CRT type for B)
Magnification 100%
Unit Pixels
Basic resolution 72 dpi
Preview Window size 20 dpi
Control Panel Position Center
Click the [Prefs] menu in the control panel and select [Resets Default Settings].
The Default Settings dialog box will appear.
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Click the [Yes] button if you wish to proceed. Otherwise click the [No] button.
Procedures
Select the [Prefs] menu in the control panel.
The Settings pull-down menu will display.
Select the desired option from the pull-down menu.
• Selecting any one of the Units, Basic Resolution or Preview Window options
• A confirmation dialog will display if Resets default settings is selected. The settings
displays the respective dialog for it. Choose the desired value in the dialog and
select [OK] to change the setting.
will be reset if [Yes] is selected in that dialog.
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