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Forwarding Scanned Data to Computer Using Operation Panel

Before forwarding scanned data to the computer, check the following:

  • MP Drivers are installed. (Windows)

    If MP Drivers are not yet installed, install MP Drivers with the Setup CD-ROM or install them from the Canon website.

  • When scanning via a network connection

    Make sure the printer is connected to the computer correctly.

  • The destination and the file name are specified in Canon IJ Scan Utility (Windows)/Canon IJ Scan Utility Lite (macOS).

    You can specify the destination and the file name in Canon IJ Scan Utility/Canon IJ Scan Utility Lite. For more on settings of Canon IJ Scan Utility/Canon IJ Scan Utility Lite:

Follow the procedure below to forward scanned data to the computer.

  1. Check that printer is turned on.

  2. Load originals on platen or in ADF (Auto Document Feeder).

  3. Press the SCAN button.

    If you forward the scanned data to a computer for the first time, the Scan menu screen is displayed. Go to step 4.

    If you have forwarded the scanned data to a computer, the Scan standby screen like shown below is displayed.

    If you change the destination or scan settings, press the Menu/Wireless connect button, then go to step 4.

    Go to step 9 if you do not change the destination or scan settings.

  4. Select Save to and then press the OK button.

  5. Select a computer to forward scanned data and then press the OK button.

    If you forward the data to the USB-connected computer, select Local (USB).

    If you forward the data to the LAN-connected computer, select a name of the computer to forward the scanned data.

    Note

    • If you select Search again and press the OK button, the printer starts searching for the connected computers again.

  6. Select Document type and then press the OK button.

  7. Select type of originals and then press OK button.

    Note

    • The (asterisk) on the LCD indicates the current setting.

    Auto scan

    The printer detects the type of the originals automatically and the image is forwarded in the optimized size, resolution and data format.

    Important

    • Load originals properly according to their type; otherwise, some originals may not be scanned properly.

      For details on how to load the original:

    • The following items cannot be scanned properly.

      • A4 sized photos

      • Documents smaller than 5 inches x 7 inches (127 mm x 178 mm) such as a paperback with its backbone cut off

      • Originals on thin white paper

      • Long and narrow originals such as panoramic photographs

    • When you scan originals from the ADF, it may take longer to scan the first page.

    Document

    Scans the original on the platen or in the ADF applying the optimized settings for scanning a document.

    Photo

    Scans the original on the platen as a photo data applying the optimized settings for scanning a photo.

  8. Specify the scan settings.

    Specify each scan setting in order.

    Use the LEFTRIGHT button to select a setting item, then press the OK button.

    Use the LEFTRIGHT button to adjust each setting item, then press the OK button. The next setting item is displayed.

    For details on each setting item:

    The Scan standby screen is displayed after all the settings have been specified.

    Note

    • When Auto scan is selected for Document type, the Scan standby screen is displayed without setting items being displayed.

  9. Press Color button for color scanning, or Black button for black & white scanning.

    Note

    • If the original is not loaded properly, a message is displayed on the LCD. Load the original on the platen or in the ADF according to the scan settings.

    • If you load the original in the ADF:

      The printer starts scanning and scanned data is forwarded to the computer.

    • If you load the original on the platen:

      • When you select JPEG or TIFF for Data format, the printer starts scanning and scanned data is forwarded to the computer.

      • When you select PDF or Compact PDF for Data format, the confirmation screen asking you if you continue scanning is displayed after scanning is complete.

        Selecting Yes and pressing the OK button allow you to scan the originals continuously. Load the next document on the platen and start scanning.

        By selecting No and pressing the OK button, scanning is complete and the data is forwarded to the computer in one PDF file.

    Scanned data is forwarded to the computer according to the settings specified in Canon IJ Scan Utility/Canon IJ Scan Utility Lite.

    Remove the original on the platen or from the document output slot after scanning is complete.

    Important

    • If the scanning result with Auto scan is not satisfactory, select Document or Photo according to the original in step 7, then specify the scan size or other setting items in step 8.

Note

  • You can use the following scanning method.

  • When using Windows, the program selection screen may be displayed after pressing the Color or Black button.

    In this case, select Canon IJ Scan Utility and click OK.