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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 how to use the Canon Plug-in Module CS-U 3.3 (herein referred to asPlug-in Module CS-U) with application programs supporting CanoScan FB630U/FB636U, suchas Canon Photo. A plug-in is used within a compatible application program like Canon Photo to expand it...
Page 4 - Table of Contents
4 Table of Contents How to Use this Guide ........................................................................................... 3 Control Panel Features ........................................................................................... 6 Scanning Procedures ..............................
Page 6 - HINT; Control Panel Features
6 Scan Button ➜ p. 31 Preview Button ➜ p. 15 Browser Button ➜ p. 25 HINT In this guide, menu items are marked in the following manner: Select [Load] from the [File] menu. Control Panel Features When you need more information about an operation panel button or menu, refer tothe illustration below and...
Page 7 - Scanning Procedures; Is the scanner connected?; Refer to the
7 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 connected? Scanning Preparations ➜ p. 12 • Display Control Panel • Previewing • Set Preferences • Set Magnification • Set Scan Mode p. 13p. 15p. 16p. 20p. 22 • Scan Area Settings • Zooming • ...
Page 9 - Follow the instructions described in the; Quick Start Guide; to; • Plug-in Module CS-U will start and display its control panel.; Start the Preview Scan
9 Quick Start Instructions Those who wish to start scanning immediately should follow the procedures below. Ifyou 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 install the...
Page 10 - Set the preferences, magnification and scan mode settings.; • The magnification setting determines how you want the image; Verify Image Quality with the Browser Function Before Scanning; • The Selection Frame will appear.; Move the Selection Frame to specify the area of the image you; Specify the Area of the Image to be Scanned; Select the area to be scanned by clicking and dragging the; or to select specific scan areas with precision.
10 Set the preferences, magnification and scan mode settings. pp. 16-24 • The preference settings provide settings for how the system operates. (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 ...
Page 11 - Save the image with the application software, specifying a
11 Scan the Image p. 31 1. Click the [Scan] button. • 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...
Page 12 - S T E P 1; Scanning Preparations; Setting the document on tne scanner; Step 1 presents the essential preparations for scanning.
12 S T E P 1 Scanning Preparations 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 p. 20 Set Scan Mode p. 22 Verify Image Before Scanning p. 25 Step 1 presents the essential preparations f...
Page 13 - Display Plug-in Module CS-U Control Panel
13 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. Menu Bar Click any menu item to display moreoptions in a pull-down menu. Butt...
Page 14 - S T E P 1; Operating Procedures; Verify that the scanner is attached to your computer properly.; Caution; Canon Photo
14 S T E P 1 Import 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. The Plug-in Module CS-U control panel will appear. ➟ Caution Plug-in Module CS-U cannot be operated...
Page 15 - Set the original on the scanner document glass.; shift out of position.; Previewing
15 S T E P 1 You can pre-scan the original before it is actually scanned and acquired by the parentapplication. 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 theimage can be adjusted or cropped f...
Page 16 - Unit; Specifies the units that define the size of the scanned image.; Set Preferences
16 S T E P 1 Unit Specifies the units that define the size of the scanned image. Set Preferences You can set preferences for the operating environment which will be used for everyscanning job until you change them. Some of these settings include units of measurefor the display, basic resolution, siz...
Page 17 - Setting Basic Resolution; Hint
17 S T E P 1 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. When the image is output to a printer, to a Bubble Jet printer ...
Page 18 - Preview Window Size
18 S T E P 1 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” opt...
Page 19 - Procedures; Select the desired option from the pull-down menu.; Calibration
19 S T E P 1 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 displays the respective dialog for it. Choose the desired va...
Page 20 - Set Magnification
20 S T E P 1 The magnification of an image can be changed before scanning to accommodatereproductions that are larger or smaller than the original. The settings can be changed inincrements of 1%. While the size of an image can be changed through other means,enlarging an image during the scanning pro...
Page 21 - To Set the Magnification Factor; Set the desired magnification factor on the control panel.
21 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 greater thefile size of scanned images. There are certain incon...
Page 22 - Diffusion Dither; Set Scan Mode
22 S T E P 1 When an image is scanned, it is read as a collection of “dots.” The scan mode that isselected determines how each of these dots is represented in the output. The followingfive scan modes are available. Black & White Displays each dot as either black or white. Grays and halftones are...
Page 23 - Color
23 S T E P 1 Color In the Color mode, each dot is formed by assigning it eight individual bits of data torepresent each of the RGB or red, green and blue colors, which add up to 24 bits. Inthis mode, a dot can be expressed in approximately 16,770,000 distinct shades. Thismode is useful for reproduci...
Page 24 - To Set the Scan Mode; Scan Mode is displayed in the pull-down menu.; Select the scan mode that you want.
24 S T E P 1 Hint Scanning the same image in the three different scan modes produces differentfile sizes. By size, Black & White mode requires the least disk space, followed inorder by the Grayscale mode and the Color mode. Before scanning, check thedata volume indicator on the control panel. Th...
Page 25 - To Verify the Image; Set the magnification and scan mode to the appropriate settings; image to be selected.; Move the pointer in the selection frame inside the preview window.; • The mouse cursor will change to a “+” sign shape.; Verify Image Before Scanning
25 S T E P 1 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 scanning. To Verify the Image Set the ma...
Page 27 - Scanning; Step 2 presents the procedures for conducting the final scan,; Scan Area Settings; S T E P 2
27 Scanning Step 2 presents the procedures for conducting the final scan, saving the scanned image in a file and editing image files. Follow these procedures to perform scanning jobs. Scan Area Settings p. 28 Zooming p. 29 Scanning p. 31 Saving Scanned Images p. 32 S T E P 2 *Plug-inModuleCS-U3.3/1-...
Page 28 - Position the pointer in the preview window.; The + symbol marks the current position of the pointer.
28 S T E P 2 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 the mouse button and drag the mouse in the direction you want todefine on t...
Page 29 - To Zoom In; Select the area you want to enlarge with the zoom function.; See operating procedures; Zooming
29 S T E P 2 You can specify a selected area of the image for enlargement with the Zoomfeatures. You can use the zoom function to select an area with high precision,or to select small areas for scanning. To Zoom In Select the area you want to enlarge with the zoom function. See operating procedures ...
Page 31 - S T E P 2; To Initiate the Scan; Specify the Scan Area.; See Operating Procedures
31 S T E P 2 Once you have set the magnification and scan mode, you may proceed with the scan.Once the scan is complete, Plug-in Module CS-U automatically closes and returns to theapplication software, such as Canon Photo. The following provides an example ofscanning from within Canon Photo. To Init...
Page 32 - To Save an Image; After the scan is complete, save the image in Canon Photo.; Saving Scanned Images
32 S T E P 2 After an image has been scanned, the data should be saved in a file to a disk usingCanon Photo. To Save an Image After the scan is complete, save the image in Canon Photo. Specify the folder and file name that you wish to use for the image in theSave this document as: dialog box. Click ...
Page 33 - Color/High Definition Mode; S T E P 3
33 Adjusting and Editing 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 type of scan mode utilized in the original scan. Adjustments to the scanned image may be made after the image is previewed. Co...
Page 34 - How to Interpret Histograms; The; Using the Histogram Feature to Adjust Image Contrast; IMAGE
34 S T E P 3 The data comprising an image contains a variety of brightness settings ranging fromshadows to highlights. These settings are represented in Plug-in Module CS-U by valuesranging between 0 and 255. The difference in these values determines the image’scontrast. To show how much of the imag...
Page 35 - To Adjust a Histogram; The Histogram dialog box will display.
35 S T E P 3 To Adjust a Histogram Specify the area of the image (the entire area to be scanned) for which ahistogram will be generated. See Scan Area Settings (p. 28) . The histogram will not display correctly if an extremely small area is selected. To selectsmall areas, first expand the display wi...
Page 36 - Setting the Gamma; Adjusting the Image with Gamma Settings
36 S T E P 3 An image scanned with Plug-in Module CS-U is a composite of individual square dots.Each dot contains information that defines its level of brightness. Plug-in Module CS-Ucan manipulate this data and reproduce adjusted images on the screen. This type ofdata conversion is referred to a ga...
Page 37 - The Relationship Between the Gamma Curve and Image Brightness; CAUTION
37 S T E P 3 The Relationship Between the Gamma Curve and Image Brightness Gamma curve values fall with a range of 1 to 255. A gamma value of 1 appears as astraight line in the gamma graph, and if the value is any value other than one, the lineon the gamma graph will appear curved. The relationship ...
Page 38 - Contrast; Brightness and Contrast Settings
38 S T E P 3 You can adjust the gamma curve with two slide bars, one for contrast and one forbrightness. Use this method to adjust an image before scanning if it is slightly out offocus or too dark. Hint You cannot use this feature with a Black & White (Line), color or high definitioncolor file ...
Page 39 - To Adjust the Brightness and Contrast; The Color Correction dialog opens.
39 S T E P 3 To Adjust the Brightness and Contrast [ ] Click the [Gamma] button. The Color Correction dialog opens. Click the check box for Slider Setting then use the slider bar to set thebrightness and contrast. Click the [OK] button. The image in the preview windows immediately reflects the chang...
Page 40 - Adjusting Gamma with the Menu; CRT Type A; Use for a Macintosh display.; CRT Type C; Select if the CRT Type B setting displays an image that is too dark.; Linear; Select to restore the gamma setting to 1.
40 S T E P 3 Adjusting Gamma with the Menu [ ] You can select the display type with the menu and set the gamma curve. Use this feature when you see the brightness of the original image does not match thebrightness of the image in the preview window or browser. In the menu if you canselect CRT Type A...
Page 41 - To Change the Gamma Value Settings; The Color Correction dialog box opens.; Click the radio button for Menu Setting.
41 S T E P 3 To Change the Gamma Value Settings [ ] Click the [Gamma] button. The Color Correction dialog box opens. Click the radio button for Menu Setting. Click the [OK] button. The image in the preview window changes to reflect the change in this setting. Hint • You can also open this dialog box...
Page 42 - Adjusting the Gamma Value to Match the Display; Gamma Value Settings; Display gamma value
42 S T E P 3 [ ] You can also set up the gamma curve by directly entering the gamma value (0.01- 10.00). Use this method when you cannot adjust the gamma value with the menu (p. 40) . Hint • You cannot use this feature with a Black & White (Line), color or high definition color file that has bee...
Page 44 - If you want to; Manipulating the Graph; Tone Curve Settings
44 S T E P 3 Unadjusted Gamma Curve If you want to increase the light areas ... Drag the mid-tones of the input side (scanned image) into the highlights of the output side (displayed image) If you want reverse the shadows and highlights ... Reverse the starting and end points of the line to reverse ...
Page 45 - To Edit the Tone Curve; Click the radio button for Tone Curve and adjust the gamma setting.
45 S T E P 3 To Edit the Tone Curve [ ] Click the [Gamma] button. The Color Correction dialog box opens. Click the radio button for Tone Curve and adjust the gamma setting. Click the [OK] button. The image in the preview window changes to reflect the new settings. Hint You can also open this dialog ...
Page 46 - To Activate the ColorSyncTM Function
46 S T E P 3 When the scan mode is set to color and high definition Color, color correction isautomatically conducted by the ColorSync™ function. The ColorSync™ functionautomatically matches the tones produced and displayed by scanners, displays and colorprinters. Optimal color correction is achieve...
Page 47 - Descreen; Procedure
47 S T E P 3 Descreen Moiré patterns occasionally appear when items printed at low resolutions are scanned.Moiré patterns are dot-like patterns that interfere with processing images forprofessional use and are usually caused by poor dithering resulting from scanningimages from newspapers, books, mag...
Page 48 - To Set the Threshold Value; Set the threshold value in the Control Panel.; Brightness Settings for Black & White Images (Threshold Value)
48 S T E P 3 When the scan mode is set to Black & White (Line), the image brightness can beadjusted. The threshold value setting determines whether a half tone will be expressed asa black or a white data point. The possible threshold values range between 1 and 255.Below a given threshold value, ...
Page 49 - To Save Settings in a Settings File; Specify the folder and file name.; Saving / Recalling Settings
49 S T E P 3 The scan mode, resolution and preference settings can be saved to a settings file andrecalled for future processing. The user may freely assign a name to the settings file. It isconvenient to save frequently used settings in a file. Hint In addition to settings, the settings file may al...
Page 50 - To Recall a Settings File; Specify the file to open.
50 S T E P 3 To Recall a Settings File Click the [File] menu in the control panel and select the [Load] option. Specify the file to open. Click the [Open] button. The settings in the operation panel are replaced by the savings stored in the settingsfile. *Plug-inModuleCS-U3.3/1-70 8/10/99, 6:31 AM 5...
Page 51 - S T E P 3; Editing Scanned Images; . Refer to the manuals accompanying; Many special effects may be achieved with filters.
51 S T E P 3 Editing Scanned Images Scanned images can be edited as required using Canon Photo and Photoshop®. Inthis example, we provide a simple demonstration of how to use the filter functions ofKai’s Power Tools ® , a plug-in module for Photoshop ® . Refer to the manuals accompanying each applic...
Page 52 - Scanning Techniques; Matching Scan Resolution to Purpose; Optical and Enhanced Resolutions
52 S T E P 3 Scanning Techniques Matching Scan Resolution to Purpose ScanGear CS-U provides many choices for resolution. What resolution you choosedepends on your output device, how you want to use the image, the type of image,and your scanner. In general, it is recommended that you scan the image a...
Page 53 - Appendices; Specifications; System Requirements; Functional Specifications; Troubleshooting
53 S T E P 2 Appendices Specifications System Requirements See Quick Start Guide Functional Specifications Interface: USB (for use with USB ports supplied as standard equipment with the computer) Scan Modes: Black & White, Diffusion Dither, Grayscale, Color, and High Definition Color Gradation p...
Page 54 - A P P E N D I C E S; Product; Problem: Plug-in Module CS-U does not appear on the Import menus for; Problem: The image will not appear even if the Preview button is
54 A P P E N D I C E S Please refer to the following information if you encounter a problem using Plug-inModule CS-U. For further details, refer to the troubleshooting sections of the Product Guide electronic manual or the Troubleshooting item on the CD-ROM provided with your scanner. If your proble...
Page 55 - Scan button cannot be selected
55 A P P E N D I C E S Scan button cannot be selected ➤ Solution 1: A scan cannot be performed if the scan area is set too small (less than 64 x 64 pixels). Increase the size of the scan area ➤ Solution 2: A scan cannot be performed unless a scan area is specified. Specify a scan area ➤ Solution 3: ...
Page 56 - Error Messages; Response; Canon; Error Message
56 A P P E N D I C E S Error Messages Response • Use the USB cable to connect the Macintosh tothe scanner properly. • Release the lock switch at the base of the scanner • Ensure the USB cable is securely fastened to theMacintosh and scanner. • Reduce the scan area to the minimum possible scope andlo...
Page 57 - Glossary; See the entry for Gamma Correction.
57 A P P E N D I C E S Glossary 8-bit Gray Image (Grayscale) An image created using the 8-bit Grayscale mode. Each dot of the image isallocated 8 bits of data, allowing a single dot to be expressed in one of 256 distinctshades. 24-bit Color Image (Color, High Definition Color) An image created using...
Page 58 - . An image file is generally
58 A P P E N D I C E S Image File A computer file generated by scanning an image or by creating an image with animage editing software program, such as Photoshop ® . An image file is generally comprised of bitmap data, a collection of color information corresponding to eachdot of an image. There are...
Page 59 - Index
59 A P P E N D I C E S Index A Adobe Photoshops 14Amount of disk space required for the scanned image 24 B Brightness 38 Browser Button 6, 10, 25 Browser Function 8, 10, 25 Browser Image 26 Buttons 13 C Canon Photo 14, 32 ColorSync™ 8, 46 Contrast 38 Control Panel 6, 13 D Descreen 47 Display Gamma V...
Page 61 - Canon Customer Care Center; • Speak to a technician free of service charge
61 A P P E N D I C E S Canon Customer Care Center Art Direction: Yoshisuke Kuramoto, CDS Inc., Tokyo, Japan Design: Sumio Koike, J-Cat Communications, Vancouver, Canada Writing: Ayako Tanaka, CDS Inc., Tokyo, Japan Translation: Christian R.P. Cowley, Concise Communications Corporation, Vancouver, Ca...