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Scanning with WIA Driver

You can scan an item from a WIA (Windows Image Acquisition)-compliant application.

WIA is a driver model implemented in Windows XP or later. It allows you to scan items without using an application.

The procedure varies depending on the application. The following procedures are examples only.

Refer to the application's manual for details.

Important

  • In Windows XP, you cannot scan using the WIA driver via a network connection.

  • Follow these steps to enable scanning over a network.

    • Windows 10/Windows 8.1/Windows 8:

      1. Right-click Start menu, and then select File Explorer > Network.
      2. In Network menu of displayed screen, select Add devices and printers.
      3. In screen for adding device, select XXX_MAC address (where "XXX" is model name), and then click Next.

    • Windows 7/Windows Vista:

      1. Follow the procedure below to open Network.

        • Windows 7: From Start menu, select Computer > Network.
        • Windows Vista: From Start menu, select Network.
      2. Right-click XXX_MAC address (where "XXX" is model name) in the displayed screen, then select Install.

      The setting may have been completed already depending on your environment. In that case, Uninstall appears.

Scanning with WIA Driver 2.0

The following is an example of scanning using "Windows Fax and Scan."

  1. Place the item on the platen.

  2. Select New on the File menu of "Windows Fax and Scan," then click Scan....

    The scan setting screen appears.

    Note

    • If you have more than one scanner or printer, a scanner selection screen may appear. Double-click the scanner you want to use.

      • For USB connection: Canon XXX series (where "XXX" is the model name)
      • For network connection: XXX series_MAC address (where "XXX" is the model name)

  3. Specify the settings.

    Scanner
    The currently set product name is displayed. To change the scanner, click Change... and select the product you want to use.
    Profile
    Select Photo (Default) or Documents according to the type of item to be scanned. To save a new Profile, select Add profile.... You can specify the details in the Add New Profile dialog box.
    Source
    Select a scanner type.
    Paper size
    This setting is not available for your scanner or printer.
    Color format
    Select the color mode in which to scan the item.
    File type
    Select a data format from JPEG, BMP, PNG, and TIFF.
    Resolution (DPI)

    Enter the resolution. Specify a value between 50 dpi and 600 dpi.

    Note

    • When using the scanner or printer with network connection, the following resolutions can be specified.
      150 dpi / 300 dpi / 600 dpi
    Brightness
    Move the slider to adjust the brightness. Move it to the left to darken and right to brighten the image. You can also enter a value (-100 to 100).
    Contrast
    Move the slider to adjust the contrast. Moving it to the left will decrease the contrast of the image, thus softening the image. Moving it to the right will increase the contrast of the image, thus sharpening the image. You can also enter a value (-100 to 100).
    Preview or scan images as separate files
    Select this checkbox to preview or scan multiple images as separate files.

    Important

    • When using the scanner or printer with network connection, you cannot specify Brightness, Contrast, and Preview or scan images as separate files.

  4. Click Preview to preview the image.

    The preview image appears on the right.

  5. Click Scan.

    Scanning starts, then the scanned image appears in the application.

Scanning with WIA Driver 1.0

The following is an example of scanning using "Paint."

  1. Place the item on the platen.

  2. Click From scanner or camera from the File menu of Paint. (Select the command to scan an item in the application.)

    Note

    • If you have more than one scanner or printer, a scanner selection screen may appear. Double-click the scanner you want to use.

      • For USB connection: Canon XXX series (where "XXX" is the model name)
      • For network connection: XXX series_MAC address (where "XXX" is the model name)

  3. Select the type of picture according to the item to be scanned.

    Select from Color picture, Grayscale picture, Black and white picture or text, and Custom Settings.

    Note

    • When using the scanner or printer with network connection, the options for the type of picture may differ from those displayed with USB connection.
    • To scan with the values previously set in Adjust the quality of the scanned picture, select Custom Settings.

  4. Click Adjust the quality of the scanned picture and set the preferences as required.

    Brightness
    Move the slider to adjust the brightness. Move it to the left to darken and right to brighten the image. You can also enter a value (-127 to 127).
    Contrast
    Move the slider to adjust the contrast. Moving it to the left will decrease the contrast of the image, thus softening the image. Moving it to the right will increase the contrast of the image, thus sharpening the image. You can also enter a value (-127 to 127).
    Resolution (DPI)

    Enter the resolution. Specify a value between 50 dpi and 600 dpi.

    Note

    • When using the scanner or printer with network connection, the following resolutions can be specified.
      150 dpi / 300 dpi / 600 dpi
    Picture type
    Select the type of scan you want for your item.
    Reset
    Click to restore the original settings.

    Important

    • When using the scanner or printer with network connection, you cannot specify Brightness and Contrast.

  5. Click Preview to preview the image.

    The preview image appears on the right. Drag to specify the scan area.

  6. Click Scan.

    Scanning starts, then the scanned image appears in the application.