Canon D1250U2F Quick Start Guide

CANON INC.

30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku
Tokyo 146-8501, Japan

CANON U.S.A., INC.

Digital Home and Personal Systems Division

2995 Redhill Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, U.S.A.

Customer Care Center: 1-757-413-2848
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6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1P7, Canada

1-800-OK CANON
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CANON LATIN AMERICA, INC.

703 Waterford Way, Suite 400
Miami, Florida 33126, U.S.A.

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Anillo Periferico Sur No. 4124, Torre Zafiro (II) Colonia
Ex-Rancho de Anzaldo, Piso 5 y 6, Mexico D.F.

Tel. [phone]

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Apartado 7022, Panama 5, Rep. de Panama

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CANON CHILE, S.A.

Ave. Manquehue Norte #1337, Piso 3, Casilla 187-9
Santiago, Chile

Tel. [phone]

CANON ARGENTINA, S.A.

Ave. Corrientes 420 (1043)
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Tel. [phone]

CANON EUROPA N.V.

P.O. Box 2262 1180 EG Amstelveen, The Netherlands

CANON (UK) LTD.

Woodhatch, Reigate, Surrey RH2 8BF, United Kingdom

For technical support, please contact Canon Helpdesk.

Helpdesk:

P.O. Box 431, Wallington, Surrey SM6 0XU
Tel: [phone] (Calls may be recorded)
Fax: [phone]
For sales enquiries: [phone]

CANON COMMUNICATION & IMAGE FRANCE S.A.

102 Avenue du Général de Gaulle
92257 LA GARENNE COLOMBES CEDEX, France

Tél: [phone] Fax: [phone]
http://www.canon.fr

CANON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

Postfach 528, 47705 Krefeld, Germany

CANON- Hotline-Service

Customer Support: (0 21 51) 349-555
Info-Desk: (0 21 51) 349-566
Telefax: (0 21 51) 349-588

CANON ITALIA S.p.A

Palazzo L, Strada 6, 20089 Milanofiori-Rozzano (MI), Italy

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Pronto Canon 02/8249.2000
http://www.canon.it

CANON NEDERLAND N.V.

Neptunusstraat 1, 2132 JA Hoofddorp, The Netherlands

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Helpdesk: 023-5 681 681
http://www.canon.nl

CANON BELGIUM N.V./S.A.

Bessenveldstraat 7, 1831 Diegem, Belgium

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Helpdesk: 02 7220404
http://www.canon.be

CANON GmbH

Zetschegasse 11, 1230 Wien, Austria
http://www.canon.at

CANON (SCHWEIZ) A.G.

Industriestrasse 12, 8305 Dietlikon, Switzerland

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Hotline: [phone]
http://www.canon.ch

CANON ESPAÑA S.A.

C/Joaquin Costa No 41, 28002, Madrid, Spain

Help Desk: 906.301255
Tel.: [phone] Fax.: [phone]

CANON DANMARK

Vasekær 12, DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark

Hotline: [phone]
http://www.canon.dk

CANON NORGE AS

Hallagerbakken 110, Boks 33, Holmlia, 1210 Oslo 12, Norway

Tlf: 2262 9321 Faks: 2262 0615
http://www.canon.no

CANON SVENSKA AB

Gustav III:s Boulevard 26, S-169 88 Solna, Sweden

Support-Under garantitiden: Tel. [phone]
Support-Efter garantitiden: Tel. [phone]

E-post support: [e-mail]
http://www.canon.se

CANON OY AB

Kornetintie, 3, 00380 Helsinki, Finland

Puhelin: 010 54420 Fax: [phone]

Helpdesk: 0600 0 22606 (9,95 mk/min+pvm)

Helpdesk: 0600 0 22666 (enint. 40 mk/puhelu+pvm)

Sähköposti: [e-mail]
Internet: www.canon.fi

CANON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.

79 Anson Road #09-01/06, Singapore 079906

http://www.canon-asia.com

CANON MARKETING SERVICES PTE. LTD.

No. 1, Jalan Kilang Timor, #09-00 Pacific Tech Centre, Singapore, 159303

Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
Hotline: [phone]
http://www.canon.com.sg

CANON MARKETING (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.

Block D, Peremba Square
Saujana Resort, Section U2, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan
Malaysia

Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
Helpdesk: 603-7446008/9
Enquiry: print&[e-mail]
http://www.canon.com.my

CANON MARKETING (THAILAND) CO. LTD.

179/34-45 Bangkok City Tower, 9th-10th Floor
South Sathorn Road, Thungmahamek
Sathorn, Bangkok 10120, Thailand

Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
http://www.canon.co.th

CANON MARKETING (PHILIPPINES) INC.

Marvin Plaza Building, 2153 Don Chino Roces Ave,
Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]

CANON INDIA LTD.

Neela Gagan, Mandi Road, Mehrauli, New Delhi-110030, India

Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]

CANON HONGKONG CO., LTD.

9/F, The Hong Kong Club Building 3A, Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong

TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]

CANON AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

1 Thomas Holt Drive, North Ryde, Sydney N.S.W. 2113, Australia

Info-Line: [phone]

CANON NEW ZEALAND LTD.

Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna, P.O. Box 33-336, Auckland, New Zealand

Info-Line: [phone]

ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED

http://www.adobe.com

ARCSOFT, INC.

http://www.arcsoft.com

SCANSOFT, INC.

http://www.scansoft.com

Canon Color Image Scanner

CanoScan

Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

D1250U2F

I-IE-052A © CANON INC. 2001 PRINTED IN CHINA

Color Image Scanner Models: F916000 (CanoScan D1250U2F)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Use of shielded cable with the ferrite core provided with the scanner is required to comply with Class B
limits Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual.
If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the
equipment.

Canon U.S.A. Inc.
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A
Tel No.(516)-328-5600

The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

Use of a shielded cable with the ferrite core(s) provided with the scanner is necessary to comply with
the technical requirements of the EMC Directive.

Warning

When you use this product, you should pay attention to the following legal issues:

• Scanning of certain documents, such as bank notes (bank bills), government bonds and public
certificates, may be prohibited by law and may result in criminal and/or civil liability.

•You may be required under law to obtain authorization from a person possessing copyrights or other
legal rights to the item being scanned.

If you are uncertain of the legality of scanning any particular item, you should consult your legal
adviser in advance.

• CanoScan and ScanGear are trademarks of Canon Inc.

• Adobe

• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

• OmniPage Pro is a trademark of ScanSoft, Inc.

• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective

In this guide the screen shots are taken with Windows XP in the explanation common to all operating systems.
The screen shots of Windows XP may vary from the actual screen shots.

®

, Acrobat® and Photoshop® are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

companies.

Overview

Setup and Scanning

Check the Package Contents P. 4

Unlock the Scanning Unit P. 5

Connect the Scanner P. 6

Install the Software

Install the Scanner Driver P. 7 - P. 9

Install the Application Programs P. 10 - P. 11

Try Scanning P. 12 - P. 13

Tr y the Additional Features

How to Use the Scanner’s Buttons P. 1 4
How to Scan Films

How to Use the Software

ScanGear CS-U (scanner driver)
ScanGear Toolbox (scanning utility)

Software Program Manuals ---------------- Read the electronic manuals (PDF files)

Operating Tips ---------------------------------- Read the “Troubleshooting” section of

P. 15 - P. 18

P. 19 - P. 20
P. 21 - P. 22

on the CD-ROMs

the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM

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Safety Precautions

Please read and take note of the following precautions before using the equipment.

WARNING

Warns about operations that may lead to death or injury to persons if not performed
correctly. In order to use the equipment safely, always pay attention to these warnings.

CAUTION

Cautions about operations that may lead to injury to persons or damage to property if not
performed correctly. In order to use the equipment safely, always pay attention to these
cautions.

About Locations

WARNING

• Do not place the equipment near flammable liquids such as alcohol or thinners. If the internal
electrical parts come in contact with flammable liquids, fire or electrical shock may result.

• Do not place the following objects on top of the equipment. If the internal electrical parts come
in contact with these objects, fire or electrical shock may result.

- metallic objects, such as necklaces

- containers with liquid, such as cups, vases or flower pots
If any of these objects or liquids enter the equipment, immediately unplug the AC adapter and
contact your retailer or Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

CAUTION

• Do not place the equipment in the following areas. Fire or electrical shock may result.

- Areas with high humidity

- Areas subject to direct sunlight

- Areas with high temperatures

- Areas near sources of flame

• Do not place the equipment on shaky stands, unstable surfaces or surfaces subject to frequent
vibrations. If the equipment falls, it may cause injuries.

• Do not place heavy objects on the equipment. Objects may fall and cause injuries.

About the Power Supply

WARNING

• Do not damage, mutilate or modify the AC adapter. Do not place heavy objects on, pull or
excessively bend the cord of the AC adapter. Damaged wires may cause fire or electrical shock.

• Do not plug in/unplug the AC adapter with wet hands. Fire or electrical shock may result.

• Do not connect excessive numbers of plugs into one electrical outlet. Fire or electrical shock may
result.

• Do not twist or tie the AC adapter together. Fire or electrical shock may result.

• Always plug the AC adapter in all the way. If it is not plugged in completely, fire or electrical
shock may result.

• Do not use AC adapters other than the one supplied. Fire or electrical shock may result.

• As a rule, do not use electrical extension cords. Fire or electrical shock may result. If the use of
an extension cord is necessary, do not use one longer than 5 m (15 feet). Make sure that the
extension cord is not twisted, and that the AC adapter is fully plugged into the extension cord.
Do not use multiple extension cords.

• Do not use extension cords in corridors or other high traffic areas where they can be stepped on
or tripped over. This could damage the cor ds and result in fire or electrical shock.

• Do not use the AC adapter outdoors or in exposed areas.

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Safety Precautions

CAUTION

• Do not plug the equipment into outlets with voltages other than the specified voltages.
Incorrect voltages may result in fire or electrical shock.

• When unplugging the AC adapter, always pull on the main body. Pulling on the cord may
damage the wires and lead to fire or electrical shock.

• Do not place objects around the AC adapter in case it needs to be unplugged during
emergencies.

• Unplug the AC adapter from the outlet at least once a year and clean the area around the base
of the AC adapter’s metal pins to ensure that all dust is removed. If dust accumulates in this
area, it may result in fire.

General Handling Precautions

WARNING

• Do not take apart or modify the equipment. Fire or electrical shock may result from improper
handling of its components.

• If you hear unusual noises, see smoke, feel excessive heat or smell anything unusual,
immediately unplug the AC adapter and contact your retailer or Canon Customer Support Help
Desk. Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock.

• Do not use flammable sprays near this equipment. Also do not spill water, liquids, or flammable
liquids on the equipment. If these fluids enter this equipment and contact the electrical parts,
fire or electrical shock may result. If anything enters the equipment, immediately unplug the AC
adapter and contact your retailer or Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

• When cleaning the equipment, always unplug the AC adapter. Otherwise, fire or electrical shock
may result.

• When cleaning the equipment, use a water-moistened cloth that is well wrung out. Do not use
flammable liquids, such as alcohol, benzene or thinners. If a flammable liquid enters the inner
electrical parts, fire or electrical shock may result.

CAUTION

• Carefully close the document cover in order not to pinch your hands.

• Do not press heavily on the document glass or the document cover. The document glass may
break and injure you.

• Do not bump the document glass or drop heavy books or objects on it. The document glass may
break and injure you.

• When not in use for extended periods, such as long weekends, unplug the AC adapter for
safety.

• When transporting the equipment, be extremely car eful. Dropping it could cause an injury.

• Wait until the equipment has cooled before placing a cover over it. Otherwise fire may result.

• Do not use the supplied CD-ROM in regular CD players. It produces excessively loud sound that
may cause hearing damage.

Setup and Operating Conditions

• Do not set up in areas where there are excessive fluctuations in temperature. Also do not move
the equipment from low-temperature areas to high-temperature areas. Condensation may
cause image errors. Leave the scanner enough time to gradually adapt to the new conditions
before use.

• Do not use the equipment in areas subject to direct sunlight or strong room light. It may cause
damage to the equipment or decrease image quality. If you have to use the scanner in direct
sunlight, make sure to use a thick curtain to block the light.

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Check the Package Contents

Scanner Unit and Accessories

D1250U2F

USB
Interface Cable

AC Adapter

Film Guide

Documents and Software Programs

• Quick Start Guide (this guide)

• Additional documents

• CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM

ScanGear CS-U (10 MB) - Scanner Driver

It allows you to scan and load images from the scanner. Also called TWAIN driver.

ScanGear Toolbox (10 MB) - Scanning Utility Program

It enables you to scan images and copy (print), attach images to e-mail messages or save images
with simple steps. It also works with scanner’s buttons.

ArcSoft PhotoBase (60 MB) - Photo Album Program

It can create and edit image albums, perform image searches and create slide shows.

ScanSoft OmniPage Pro (75 MB) - OCR (Optical Character Recognition) Program

It converts characters scanned from a book, magazine or newspaper into text data for editing or
digital transmission.

Canon PhotoRecord (60 MB) - Photo Printing Program

It cannot load images from the scanner, but can edit or decorate the images for printing or saving
as the photo album.

Adobe Acrobat Reader (24 MB) - Electronic Manual Viewer Program

Electronic (PDF) manuals for above software programs

Troubleshooting guide

• Adobe Photoshop Elements CD-ROM

Adobe Photoshop Elements (120 MB) - Image Editing Program

It can load images from the scanner and process them with editing, retouching, special effects
and enhancements.

Electronic (PDF) manual and other information

• Approximately 359 MB of hard disk space on your computer is required to install all the
programs. In addition, further free hard disk space will be required to operate the
program.

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Photoshop

Unlock the Scanning Unit

• Unlock the scanner before connecting it to the computer. If it is left locked, a
malfunction or other problem may occur.

Peel the seals off the scanner.

1.

Gently turn the scanner over.

2.

Push the lock switch toward the unlock mark.

3.

Unlock Mark

Return the scanner to a horizontal position.

4.

Lock Switch

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Connect the Scanner

• Confirm that the power switches for the computer and other connected devices are off.

Connect the scanner to the computer with

1.

the supplied USB interface cable.

Connect the AC adapter to the scanner.

2.

USB Interface Cable

Wide Flat Connector

Small Square
Connector

AC Adapter

Power Terminal

• Only use the USB interface cable and the AC adapter provided with the scanner. Use of
other cables or adapters may lead to a malfunction.

• The scanner does not have a power switch. The power is activated as soon as the
computer is turned on.

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Install the Software

Install the Scanner Driver

Install the scanner driver (ScanGear CS-U) with the following procedure.

Windows XP Professional / Home Edition users
Windows Millennium Edition (Me) users
Windows 98 / Windows 2000 Professional users

• With Windows XP and W indows 2000, you should log on with a user name set to an
administrator when you install or uninstall software programs.

Windows XP Professional / Home Edition

Turn the computer on.

1.

“Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard”

2.

will appear.

Confirm that “Install the software automatically
(Recommended)” is selected.

Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in the

3.

drive.

The driver will begin to install.

Read this page.
Go to P. 8.
Go to P. 9.

When “Completing the Found New Hardware

4.

Wizard” appears, click [Finish].

Continue on P. 10.

• Before you upgrade to Windows XP from Windows 98/Me/2000, you must uninstall
ScanGear CS-U and ScanGear Toolbox using the “Uninstall the Software” menu of the
CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM. If you upgrade to Windows XP with the software
remaining, the scanner may not work. For details, please read the Troubleshooting
section on the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM.

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