Page 2 - How to Make Best Use of the Manuals; When you open the box
2 How to Make Best Use of the Manuals 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. Printed Manual CanoScan D1230U/D2400U Quick Start Guide Detailed information on how to use Can...
Page 3 - How to Use this Guide; Where to Look; Quick Start Instructions; About the Conventions Used in this Guide
3 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-insoftware) used with Canon image scanners.A plug-in is not an independent software program; it must be used within a plug-inco...
Page 4 - Table of Contents
4 Table of Contents How to Make Best Use of the Manuals .................................................................. 2 How to Use this Guide ........................................................................................... 3 Table of Contents ............................................
Page 6 - supplied with; Operating Environment; Hardware; Main Memory; Application Software; Caution
6 Installing Plug-in Module CS-U Please install Plug-in Module CS-U with the other application programsaccording to the instructions in the “Install the Software” section of“Using the Macintosh Platform” of the Quick Start Guide supplied with the scanner. Operating Environment Hardware • Power Macin...
Page 7 - Control Panel Features; Hint
7 Control Panel Features When you need more information about a control panel button or menu, refer tothe 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. 53 ➜ p. 40-...
Page 8 - Scanning Procedures; S T E P 2; S T E P 3; Refer to the scanner's
8 Scanning Procedures Follow these procedures to use Plug-in Module CS-U. S T E P 2 S T E P 1 Is the scanner attached? Prepare for Scanning ➜ p. 13 • Position the Original • Preview • Select the Output Device • Set the Resolution and Magnification • Set the Scan Mode p. 16p. 17p. 18p. 19p. 21 • Set ...
Page 10 - Quick Start; Position materials for scanning and preview them.; • The entire scanable area of the document glass will be
10 Quick Start Instructions Follow the procedures below to start scanning immediately. If you require moreinformation at any stage, read the pages referenced at each step. Install Plug-in Module CS-U This step is not required if you have already installed Plug-inModule CS-U following the instruction...
Page 11 - Specify the Area of the Image to be Scanned
11 Set the Scan Mode, Output Device, Resolution andMagnification pp. 18-22 • Scanning mode determines how the image is scanned (p. 21) . • Output device setting optimizes the images for particular uses (p. 18) . • Resolution determines the amount of detail in the scanned image (p. 19) . • Magnificat...
Page 13 - S T E P 1; Scanning Preparations; Step 1 presents the essential preparations for scanning.
13 S T E P 1 Scanning Preparations Step 1 presents the essential preparations for scanning. The following procedures are explained on the indicated pages. ■ Displaying the Plug-in Module CS-U Control Panel p. 14 ▼ ■ Positioning Originals p. 16 ▼ ■ Previewing p. 17 ▼ ■ Selecting the Output Device p. ...
Page 14 - S T E P 1; Displaying the Plug-in Module CS-U Control Panel
14 S T E P 1 Displaying the Plug-in Module CS-U Control Panel The Plug-in Module CS-U control panel is used to perform scans. Plug-in ModuleCS-U can be opened from CanoScan Toolbox or Adobe Photoshop LE and otherplug-in compatible application programs.To quit Plug-in Module CS-U, click on the close ...
Page 15 - Operating Procedures; Start Adobe Photoshop LE.
15 S T E P 1 Operating Procedures The following provides an example of scanning from within Adobe Photoshop LE. Verify that the scanner is attached to your computer and that the poweris on. Read the Getting Started guide for instructions on how to connect the scanner. Start Adobe Photoshop LE. Selec...
Page 16 - Positioning Originals; Procedures; Place the original on the scanner's document glass.
16 S T E P 1 Positioning Originals Place the original you intend to scan on the scanner's document glass (platen). Procedures Place the original on the scanner's document glass. Open the cover and set the original face down on the scanner’s document glasswith the top edge at the back of the scanner....
Page 17 - Previewing
17 S T E P 1 Previewing The preview scan is a trial scan performed before the final scan that encompassesthe entire scanable area of the document glass. The preview image is shown in thepreview window. Use this image to specify a scan area and adjust the scan settingsfor the image. Operating Procedu...
Page 18 - Selecting the Output Device
18 S T E P 1 Selecting the Output Device Use the following procedures to select the output device (printer, etc.) for thescanned image. Select the device that corresponds best to your output device anduse of the image. Operating Procedures Click the arrow on the [Output Device] section of the contro...
Page 19 - Setting the Resolution and Magnification
19 S T E P 1 Setting the Resolution and Magnification The magnification of an image can be changed before scanning to accommodatereproductions that are larger or smaller than the original. The settings can bechanged in increments of 1%. Changing the magnification setting causes the resolution displa...
Page 20 - To Set the Magnification Factor; Set the desired magnification factor on the control panel.
20 S T E P 1 To Set the Magnification Factor Set the desired magnification factor on the control panel. Hint The Relationship Between Data Volume and Scanning Resolution The higher the magnification and scanning resolution settings, the greaterthe file size of scanned images. There are certain incon...
Page 21 - Setting the Scan Mode; Black and White
21 S T E P 1 Setting the Scan Mode When an image is scanned, it is read as a collection of “dots.” The scan mode thatis selected determines how each of these dots is represented in the output. Thefollowing four scan modes are available. Black and White Expresses images in two colors only: black or w...
Page 22 - Click the arrow beside Scan Mode.
22 S T E P 1 Operating Procedures Click the arrow beside Scan Mode. Select a scan mode from the pop-up menu. Caution • If you select 14/16 bit Grayscale or 42/48 bit Color for a software applica- tion that does not support these options, the system may hang up whenyou attempt to execute the scanning...
Page 23 - Verifying the Image before Scanning; To Verify the Image; Set the magnification and scan mode to the appropriate settings; Move the pointer in the selection frame inside the preview window.
23 S T E P 1 Verifying the Image before Scanning Before initiating the final scan, it is advisable to check the intended results with theBrowser function. The image in the browser window is more accurate than the one inthe preview window, allowing you to verify the results more precisely before scan...
Page 24 - Rotating the Image; Use these buttons to rotate the image:
24 S T E P 1 Rotating the Image You can rotate the image in the preview window clockwise to the rightor counterclockwise to the left in increments of 90 or 180 degrees. Torotate the image, click the appropriate button. Caution • If you rotate the image in the preview area, the scanned image will als...
Page 25 - Setting Preferences; Output Device; Aspect Ratio
25 S T E P 1 Setting Preferences The Preference settings determine how Plug-in Module CS-U operates for the following options: output device(printer, files), scan area setting method, size display units,preview window size. You can change these options at anytime or restore the factory default setti...
Page 26 - Preview Window
26 S T E P 1 Unit Specifies the units that define the size of the scanned image. Preview Window You can size the preview window and set its resolution. Enter a large value for alarge preview window size. You can also use this feature to set the auto previewand preview cache options. The units displa...
Page 28 - Select the desired option from the pull-down menu.
28 S T E P 1 Operating Procedures Open the [Preferences] menu in the control panel. Select the desired option from the pull-down menu. • Selecting any one of the Output Device, Aspect Ratio, Unit or Preview Window options displays the respective dialog. Choose the desired value in the dialog andsele...
Page 29 - Scanning; Step 2 presents the procedures for conducting the final scan,; Setting the Scan Area
29 S T E P 2 Scanning Step 2 presents the procedures for conducting the final scan, saving the scanned image in a file and editing image files. Follow the procedures below to perform the final scan. ■ Setting the Scan Area p. 30 ■ Zooming p. 31 ▼ ■ Scanning p. 33 ▼ ■ Saving Scanned Images p. 34 ■ Sc...
Page 30 - S T E P 2; Position the pointer in the preview window.
30 S T E P 2 Setting the Scan Area Using the image in the preview window, you can define the actual area to be scanned. Operating Procedures Position the pointer in the preview window. The [+] symbol marks the current position of the pointer. Click and drag the mouse in the direction you want to def...
Page 31 - Zooming; Procedures to Zoom In; Select the area you want to enlarge with the zoom function.
31 S T E P 2 Zooming You can specify a selected area of the image for enlargement with thezoom features. You can use the zoom function to select an area withhigh precision, or to select small areas for scanning. Procedures to Zoom In Select the area you want to enlarge with the zoom function. See Se...
Page 32 - Click on the Zoom In button
32 S T E P 2 Click on the Zoom In button . The selected area will be displayed in expanded form.If you want to enlarge the image again, reduce the size of the area selected withthe frame and click the Zoom In button again. Click the Zoom Out button to restore the view prior to zooming. Click the Zoo...
Page 33 - To Initiate the Scan; Specify the Scan Area.; Click
33 S T E P 2 Scanning Once you have set the magnification and scan mode, you may proceed with thescan. Once the scan is complete, close Plug-in Module CS-U. The scanned imagewill appear in the application software, such as CanoScan Toolbox or AdobePhotoshop LE. To Initiate the Scan Specify the Scan ...
Page 34 - Saving Scanned Images; Select the folder you want to use for the file.
34 S T E P 2 Saving Scanned Images Follow this procedure to save a scanned image with the parent softwareapplication. The example below shows how to save a scanned image with AdobePhotoshop LE. See the Adobe Photoshop LE User’s Guide. Operating Procedures After an image is scanned, the image is disp...
Page 35 - Scanning Film
35 S T E P 2 Use the following procedures to scan films when the Film Adapter Unit FAU-S12/FAU-S13 option is attached. Caution • Please see the Film Adapter Unit documentation for installation and film placement instructions. Operating Procedures Insert the film into the film guide and place the ass...
Page 36 - Select the appropriate film type and size.; Auto Exposure
36 S T E P 2 Select the appropriate film type and size. • Click beside the positive or negative film option and one of the 35 mm, 120 format and 4x5 inch sizes as appropriate. Also set [Auto Exposure] option on or off. Auto Exposure This function is available when [Film] is selected. When On, this f...
Page 37 - Preview the film and select the area you want to scan.
37 S T E P 2 Preview the film and select the area you want to scan. Set the scan mode, resolution, magnification and tone adjustmentsettings as required. With CanoScan D2400U, [Remove Dust and Scratches] function is available. (p. 38) Click on the [Scan] button.
Page 38 - Remove Dust and Scratches
38 S T E P 2 Remove Dust and Scratches (CanoScan D2400U only) This function is available with CanoScan D2400U and FAU-S13 when [Film] isselected in the [Preferences] menu, and the film type is set to [Color Positives] or[Color Negatives]. The FARE (Film Automatic Retouching and Enhancement]function ...
Page 39 - Adjusting Scanned Images; Scanned images may be corrected for brightness and color tone
39 S T E P 3 Adjusting Scanned Images Scanned images may be corrected for brightness and color tone or edited in a variety of ways. The potential adjustments vary with the scan mode utilized in the preview. Adjustments to the scanned image may be made after the image is previewed. 8-bit/14/16bit Gra...
Page 40 - S T E P 3; Tone Adjustment; Tone Adjustment Dialog
40 S T E P 3 Tone Adjustment Use Tone Adjustment to enhance the brightness or color of the image in the preview area.Open the [Image] menu and select [Tone Adjustment], or click the [Tone Adjustment] button,to open the Tone Adjustment dialog so you can enhance the preview image.You can also click th...
Page 41 - Histogram Settings; How to Interpret Histograms
41 S T E P 3 Histogram Settings The data comprising an image contains a variety of brightness settings rangingfrom shadows to highlights. These settings are represented in Plug-in Module CS-Uby values ranging between 0 and 255. The difference in these values determinesthe image’s contrast. To show h...
Page 42 - To Adjust a Histogram; IMAGE
42 S T E P 3 How to Adjust Histograms To change the contrast in an image, the distribution of data between shadows andhighlights can be adjusted by dragging the shadow and highlight marks at the bottomof the histogram. All of the data lying to the outside (left) of the shadow mark ischanged to a zer...
Page 44 - Tone Curve Settings; Manipulating the Graph
44 S T E P 3 Tone Curve Settings You can edit the tone curve directly by changing the shape of the line on thegraph. When you change the setting by manipulating the curve, you can performfine adjustments in the brightness of only the shadows, only the highlights, or boththe shadows and highlights. H...
Page 45 - To Edit the Tone Curve; In the Tone Adjustment dialog box, click the tone curve tab.
45 S T E P 3 To Edit the Tone Curve In the Tone Adjustment dialog box, click the tone curve tab. Change the tone curve in any direction to adjust its shape. Click the OK button. The image in the preview window changes to reflect the new settings. You can adjust the setting for eachchannel: R (red), ...
Page 46 - CAUTION
46 S T E P 3 The Relationship Between the Tone Curveand Image Brightness The Gamma values fall with a range of 0.01 to 10.00. A value of 1 appears as astraight line in the graph, and if the value is any value other than one, the line onthe graph will appear curved. The relationship between the shape...
Page 47 - Brightness and Contrast Settings; Contrast
47 S T E P 3 Brightness and Contrast Settings You can adjust the image with two slide bars, one for contrast and one forbrightness. Use this method to adjust an image before scanning if it is slightly outof focus or too dark. Hint • You cannot use this feature with the black and white or color scan ...
Page 48 - To Adjust the Brightness and Contrast; In the Tone Adjustment dialog click the brightness/contrast tab.
48 S T E P 3 To Adjust the Brightness and Contrast In the Tone Adjustment dialog click the brightness/contrast tab. Adjust the brightness/contrast settings by dragging the slidebars,changing the value with the spinbox buttons, or entering the valuedirectly into the entry box. Click the [OK] button. ...
Page 49 - Adjusting the Color Balance; Operating Procedure; Click the color balance tab in the Tone Adjustment dialog.
49 S T E P 3 Adjusting the Color Balance You can enhance color matching by adjusting the color balance of one or all of thethree primary colors: red, green and blue (RGB). Use this feature to adjust the colorbalance when you see an over-abundance of a color in a scanned image. Hint • You cannot use ...
Page 50 - Gamma Value Settings; Matching the Gamma Value to the Display Characteristics
50 S T E P 3 Gamma Value Settings By adjusting the gamma value, you can more closely match brightness of thedisplayed image to the printed image. Adjust this value if what you see on thescreen is very different from your printout. Hint • You cannot use this feature with the black and white scan mode...
Page 51 - To Change the Gamma Value Settings; Click the gamma tab in the Tone Adjustment dialog.
51 S T E P 3 To Change the Gamma Value Settings Click the gamma tab in the Tone Adjustment dialog. Click a pre-set value or the custom option. Click the [OK] button. The changes are reflected in the image currently displayed in the preview window. Click the appropriate radio button to select anumeri...
Page 52 - Adjusting the Threshold Value; To Set the Threshold Value
52 S T E P 3 Adjusting the Threshold Value When the scan mode is set to black and white, the image brightness can beadjusted. The threshold value setting determines whether a halftone will beexpressed as a black or a white data point. The possible threshold values rangebetween 0 and 255. Below a giv...
Page 53 - Auto Tone Correction; To Set the Auto Tone Correction
53 S T E P 3 Auto Tone Correction When the selected scan mode is Color, you have three options for adjusting the color:Recommended, ColorSync or None. The default setting is [Recommended]. Recommended: Reproduces the colors of the scanned item vividly on a computer display. You areadvised to use thi...
Page 54 - Unsharp Mask
54 S T E P 3 Unsharp Mask The Unsharp Mask function enhances the outlines of an image. When set to On,this function makes the image outlines appear sharper without changing thebrightness, contrast or color balance, giving it a natural look. It is particularly usefulfor scanning images that are sligh...
Page 55 - Descreen
55 S T E P 3 Descreen Select this option if you want Plug-in Module CS-U to conduct moiré reduction toimprove the overall image quality. Moiré are dot patterns that interfere withprocessing images for professional use and are usually caused by poor ditheringresulting from scanning images from newspa...
Page 57 - Saving/Recalling Settings; To Save Settings in a Settings File
57 S T E P 3 Saving/Recalling Settings The scan mode, resolution and preference settings can be saved with a previewimage to a settings file and recalled for future processing. The user may freelyassign a name to the settings file. It is convenient to save frequently used settingsin a file. Hint • I...
Page 58 - To Recall a Settings File
58 S T E P 3 To Recall a Settings File Open the [Setting File] menu and select [Load]. Select the folder where the file is stored and click the name of the fileyou want to load. Click the [Open] button. The file you selected opens and the settings stored in the file are enabled for theTone Adjustmen...
Page 59 - Scanning Techniques; Matching Scan Resolution to Purpose
59 S T E P 3 Scanning Techniques Matching Scan Resolution to Purpose Plug-in Module CS-U provides many choices of resolution. The resolution youchoose should depend upon your output device, the intended purpose of theimage, the type of image and your scanner. It is generally recommended that you sca...
Page 60 - Appendices; Troubleshooting
60 Appendices ■ Troubleshooting p. 61 ■ Error Messages p. 65 ■ Glossary p. 66 ■ Index p. 71 ■ Canon Customer Support Help Desk p. 73
Page 65 - Error Messages; Response; Error Message
65 Error Messages Response • Use the USB cable to connect the Macintosh to the scannerproperly and connect the ACadapter correctly to thescanner. • After releasing the lock, temporarily disconnect the ACadapter or USB cable.Reconnect it and restart Plug-in Module CS-U and click[Preview]. • Contact y...
Page 66 - Glossary
66 Glossary Auto Tone Correction A function that uses brightness/contrast and gamma value settings toautomatically analyze and adjust images. Bits/Bit Numbers Each dot of a 1-bit image is assigned either black or white according to thethreshold brightness value, resulting in the image being reproduc...
Page 71 - Index
71 A Alignment mark 16 Application Compatible 15 Stand-alone 15 Aspect ratio 25 Auto Tone Adjustment button 7, 40 B Black and White 21 Black Eyedropper button 43 Brightness 47 Brightness/Contrast tab 47 Browser button 7, 11, 23 C Calibration 17 CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM 10 Close box 7, 14 Color ...
Page 73 - Canon Customer Support Help Desk
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