Saving Scanned Data on the Computer

This section describes the procedure to scan originals using the Operation Panel on the machine and save them on the computer, according to the settings specified with MP Navigator EX.

For operations to scan originals from the computer, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide.

Important

Please note that Canon shall not be liable for any damage or loss of the data for any reason whatsoever, even within the warranty period of the machine.

Preparing for Scanning with the Operation Panel

Before scanning originals, check the following.

Are the necessary software applications (MP Drivers and MP Navigator EX) installed?

Install MP Drivers and MP Navigator EX from the Setup CD-ROM when they have not been installed or have been uninstalled. To install MP Drivers and MP Navigator EX, select MP Drivers and MP Navigator EX in Custom Install.

Are the settings for saving scanned data specified with MP Navigator EX?

When you save scanned data on the computer using the Operation Panel, you can specify the settings for saving scanned data in Preferences of MP Navigator EX.

For details on the settings, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide.

Does the original to be scanned meet the requirements for the original to be loaded on the Platen Glass?

For details, see Originals You Can Load.

Is the machine connected to a computer correctly?

Confirm that the connection between the machine and the computer is physically secure.

Saving Scanned Data on the Computer

Prepare for scanning.

(1) Turn on the power.

See Operation Panel.

(2) Load an original on the Platen Glass.

See Loading Originals.

Note

Characters and lines written with a light colored pen or highlight pen may not be scanned properly.

Press the SCAN button to start scanning.

MP Navigator EX will be started, and the scanned data will be saved on the computer according to the settings specified with MP Navigator EX.

Remove the original on the Platen Glass after scanning is completed.

Important

Do not turn off the power while the machine is operating.

Do not plug in or unplug the USB cable while the machine is scanning originals.

Do not open the Document Cover or move the loaded original until scanning is completed.

Note

The position or size of the original may not be scanned correctly depending on the type of original.

In this case, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide to change the settings in Document Type and Document Size of MP Navigator EX to match the original and scan it.

When the program selection screen appears:

The program selection screen may appear after performing step 2.

If the program selection screen appears, select MP Navigator EX Ver4.0 and click OK.

To start MP Navigator EX automatically without displaying the program selection screen, follow the procedure below.

- For Windows 7 or Windows Vista users, refer to "For Windows Users" in "Troubleshooting" of the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide.

- For Windows XP users, select MP Navigator EX Ver4.0 as the software application to be used in the program selection screen, select Always use this program for this action, then click OK.