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Setting Items for Scanning Using Operation Panel

You can change the scan settings such as the scan size, resolution, or data format.

After pressing the Menu/Wireless connect button in scan mode, 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.

Note

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

  • When you save the scanned data to the computer, you can specify the destination and file name using Canon IJ Scan Utility (Windows)/Canon IJ Scan Utility Lite (macOS).

  • Scan size

    Select the size of the original.

    If you select Auto scan(A) -Singl, the printer detects the page size automatically and starts scanning.

    If you select Auto scan(A) -Multi to save to the computer, you can scan several originals at a time.

    Note

    • When Legal is selected, load the original in the ADF (Auto Document Feeder).

    • When KG/4"x6", 5"x7", or Auto scan(A) -Singl is selected, load the original on the platen.

    • Some of setting items are not available depending on the country or region of purchase.

  • Data format

    Select the data format of the scanned data.

  • Scan resolution

    Select the resolution for scanning.

  • ADF orientation

    Select the orientation of the original document.

    This setting item is not available when Photo is selected for Original type.

  • Reduce show-thru (Reducing show-through)

    Characters on the back may show through when scanning a thin document such as a newspaper. Select ON if characters seem to show through on the scanned document.

    This setting item is not available when Photo is selected for Original type.

  • Descreen

    A printout consists of minute dots to make characters or graphs. Interfering with each dot may result in uneven shades or a striped pattern. Select ON if you notice any uneven shades or a striped pattern on the scanned image.

    This setting item is not available when Photo is selected for Original type.

    Note

    • Even if ON is selected for this setting, some moire effects may remain if Unsharp mask is set to ON. In that case, select OFF for Unsharp mask.

  • Unsharp mask

    The outline of small characters or thin objects such as a hair or leaves on a photo can be accentuated. Select ON if you want to accentuate the outline of the scanned data.

    Important

    • For macOS, the unsharp mask function does not work even if you select ON.