User’s GuideScanGear Toolbox CS 2.2

for CanoScan Color Image Scanners

for Windows

English

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Table of ContentsAbout ScanGear Toolbox CS ........................................................................... 4Installing ScanGear Toolbox ............................................................................. 5

System Requirements ................................................................................. 5Installing/Uninstalling ................................................................................. 5Starting ScanGear Toolbox .......................................................................... 9Closing ScanGear Toolbox ........................................................................ 12

Settings for Each Function ............................................................................. 13Linkable Drivers and Programs .................................................................. 13Tab Settings .............................................................................................. 15

Easy Acquire ................................................................................................. 22What is Easy Acquire? .............................................................................. 22How to specify Easy Acquire? ................................................................... 22Scanning Procedures ................................................................................ 23

Appendices ................................................................................................... 24ScanGear Toolbox CS Settings Categories/ Settings Chart ....................... 24

Index ............................................................................................................ 26

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Regarding screen shotsIn this manual, most screen shots are taken with Windows Millennium Edition. When you use other Windows,different screens may appear from this manual.

TrademarksMicrosoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States andother countries.Other names and products listed in this publication are the trademarks or registered trademarks of the respectivecompanies.

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About ScanGear Toolbox CS

ScanGear Toolbox CS (and thereafter ScanGear Toolbox) is a stand-alone utilityprogram that provides a simple way to use a scanner to scan and send imagesto fax programs, attach to an e-mail message or copy them directly to printers.

ScanGear Toolbox can also scan an image, automatically start a program andsend the scanned image to that program with the click of a single button.

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Installing ScanGear Toolbox

System RequirementsOS: Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows 98, Windows 2000 Professional

Installing/UninstallingThe descriptions here for the installation are those with using the CanoScanSetup Utility CD-ROM bundled with the scanner.When you obtain the ScanGear Toolbox through the download service, refer tothe documents with the service.

With Windows 2000 Professional, ensure that you log on as anAdministrator to install/uninstall the software.

Before installing ScanGear Toolbox, the scanner driver and theprinter driver are reccommended to install.

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Installing

As described in the Getting Started Guide provided with thescanner, if ScanGear Toolbox is already installed, the followingprocedures below are not required.

1. Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in the drive.

2. Click the [Install the Software] button in the CD-ROM’s menu window.

3. The Install window will display. In this window, install ScanGear Toolbox CSand other application software (PhotoStudio 2000, OmniPage Pro)simultaneously.

4. Click the [Start Installation] button. Follow the on-screen instructions toproceed with the installation. After installation, ScanGear Toolbox CS willautomatically be added to the Windows Start menu.

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Uninstalling

Uninstalling from the start menuClick the Windows [Start] button on thetaskbar and select [Programs], [CanonScanGear Toolbox CS 2.2] and [UninstallCanon ScanGear Toolbox CS 2.2] to uninstallthe software.

Uninstalling with Add/Remove Programs Properties

1. Click the Windows [Start] button on thetaskbar and select [Settings], [ControlPanel] to open the Control Panel.

2. Select Add/Remove Programs.

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3. Select [Canon ScanGear Toolbox CS 2.2]from the list and click the [Add/Remove]button (Windows Me/98 and so on) or[Change/Remove] button (Windows2000 Professional). Follow the on-screeninstructions to complete the procedure.

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Starting ScanGear ToolboxClick the Windows [Start] button on the taskbarand select [Programs], [Canon ScanGearToolbox CS 2.2] and [Canon ScanGear ToolboxCS 2.2].

The ScanGear Toolbox toolbar will be displayed.

ScanGear Toolbox Toolbar

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Using the ScanGear Toolbox ToolbarClick the button on the toolbar to use the function.

The conditions to make buttons visible as above and to use the function are asfollowing;Fax: a fax modem is connected to the PC and a fax software is installed.Mail: an MAPI (p.13) compatible mail software is installed.Copy: a printer is connected to the PC and an appropriate driver is installed.Custom(1-3): When all the software programs are installed using the CanoScanSetup Utility CD-ROM, the bundled application software will be registered.

You can change the size of the Toolbar with Prefs Tab settings (P. 21).

FaxScans the image andsends it to the Faxsoftware.

MailScans the imageand attaches it tothe mail message.

CopyScans the imageand outputs it tothe printer.

SaveScans the imageand saves it as afile.

Custom(1-3)Scans the image andsends it to theapplication software.

SettingsDisplays the setingtabs. (P. 15)

HelpDisplays theHelp.

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Click here to display the setting tab.

Click here to display ScanGear Toolbox versioninformation.

Click here to close ScanGear Toolbox.

Using the Shortcut Icon

When you start ScanGear Toollbox, the ScanGear Toolbox shortcuticon is displayed in the right part of the taskbar.

1. Left-Click on Shortcut IconLeft-clicking the shortcut icon presents the pop-up menushown here. Click on any item to start the associatedfunction.2. Double Left-Click on Shortcut IconDouble-clicking the shortcut icon with the left mouse buttonshows the ScanGear Toolbox toolbar on the desktop.3. Right-Click on Shortcut IconRight-clicking the shortcut icon presents the pop-up menu shown here.

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Closing ScanGear Toolbox

Closing the ToolbarClick the close box at the upper right of the toolbar to close it. Only thetoolbar will close.

ScanGear Toolbox continues to run even after the toolbar is closedby the above method.

Closing ScanGear ToolboxRight-click the shortcut icon ( ) on the Windows taskbar and select [ExitCanon ScanGear Toolbox CS] from the pop-up menu. ScanGear Toolbox willclose. The toolbar will also close at the same time if it was displayed.

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Settings for Each FunctionLinkable Drivers and Programs

The drivers and programs linked to the fax, copy and mail buttons can bechanged. In addition, the three custom buttons can be linked to other driversor programs, which must meet the following criteria.

FaxingThe fax button can be linked to printer drivers and faxing softwares such asMicrosoft Outlook 98 or Microsoft Outlook 2000.

MailMail programs must be MAPI compatible to be linked to ScanGear Toolbox CS.This button can be linked to mailing softwares such as Microsoft Outlook orMicrosoft Exchange.

MAPI(Messaing Application Programming Interface) is the industrystandard interface for e-mail programs.

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CopyingThe copy button can be linked to printer drivers that appear in the [Printers]folder, found by clicking the Windows [Start] button and selecting [Settings]and [Printers]. If two or more printers are connected to your computer,ScanGear Toolbox can switch between them. Both local and network printerscan be linked to ScanGear Toolbox.

Custom Buttons 1-3TWAIN-compatible programs can be linked to the three customizable buttonsin ScanGear Toolbox. With this feature, an image can be scanned, the programstarted and the scanned image loaded into the program with a single click of abutton.

When you make installations using CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM,the application softwares installed simultaneously are automaticallyregistered to the ScanGear Toolbox toolbar (Custom 1 to 3).

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ScanGear Toolbox Toolbar

Setting Tabs

Tab SettingsClicking the [Settings] button opens the Canon ScanGear Toolbox Settingswindow, which features a tab for each button. These tabs are used to specifythe button settings, such as the driver or program to which it is linked. Thetabs can also be used to adjust settings for scanned images when Easy Acquire(P. 22) is on.

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Fax Settings Tab• Show this button on ToolbarPlace a check in this box to display the button for this functionon the ScanGear Toolbox toolbar.

• Button linksClick the arrow of the [Link to:] list box. Select [System default]to register the printer driver “Set as Default” for your computer.

• Save imagesPlace a check in this box to save the scanned image to a file inaddition to sending it to the fax driver. The save folder, androot filename and numbering options can be set when a checkis present in this box.

• Settings for Easy AcquirePlace a check in the box to turn Easy Acquire on. And specifythe settings (image type, image quality, paper size (scan area))used when Easy Acquire is turned on from the lists. CustomSetting is performed for the paper size. See ScanGear ToolboxCS Settings Categories/Settings Chart (P. 24) for a list of theoptions for these settings.

Setting Tabs of ScanGear Toolbox

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Mail Settings Tab

• Show this button on ToolbarPlace a check in this box to display the button for this function onthe ScanGear Toolbox toolbar.

• Button linksClick the arrow of the [Link to:] list box and select [System default]to register the default MAPI mail program for your computer.

• Application can open multiple imagesPlace a check in this box if the application can open more thantwo images. When an ADF is equipped, the application opensmore than two images at a time. When no ADF is equipped, thischeck is invalid.

• Save imagesPlace a check in this box to save the scanned image to a file inaddition to sending it to the mail program. The save folder, rootfilename and numbering options, and file format can be setwhen a check is present in this box.

• Settings for Easy AcquirePlace a check in the box to turn Easy Acquire on. And specify thesettings (image type, image quality, paper size (scan area)) usedwhen Easy Acquire is turned on from the lists. Custom Setting isperformed for the paper size. See ScanGear Toolbox CS SettingsCategories/Settings Chart (P. 24) for a list of the options for thesesettings.

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Copy Settings Tab

• Multiple copiesPlace a check in this box to specify the number of copies whencopying. When this check is on, [Number of copies] dialog willbe displayed while copying, specify the number of copies toprint.

• Show this button on ToolbarPlace a check in this box to display the button for this functionon the ScanGear Toolbox toolbar.

• Button linksClick the arrow of the [Link to:] list box. Select [System default]to register the printer driver “Set as Default” for your computer.

• Settings for Easy AcquirePlace a check in the box to turn Easy Acquire on. And specifythe settings (image type, image quality, paper size (scan area))used when Easy Acquire is turned on from the lists. CustomSetting is performed for the paper size. See ScanGear ToolboxCS Settings Categories/Settings Chart (P. 24) for a list of theoptions for these settings.

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Save Settings Tab

• Show this button on ToolbarPlace a check in this box to display the button for this functionon the ScanGear Toolbox CS toolbar.

• Image fileThe save folder, root filename and numbering options, and fileformat can be set in this section.

• Settings for Easy AcquirePlace a check in the box to turn Easy Acquire on. And specifythe settings (image type, image quality, paper size (scan area))used when Easy Acquire is turned on from the lists. CustomSetting is performed for the paper size. See ScanGear ToolboxCS Settings Categories/Settings Chart (P. 24) for a list of theoptions for these settings.

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Custom (1, 2, 3) Settings Tab

• Show this button on ToolbarPlace a check in this box to display the button for this function onthe ScanGear Toolbox toolbar.• Button linksThe application software installed from CanoScan Setup UtilitiyCD-ROM are registered in Custom 1 and 2. You can add or changeto another application.• Application can open multiple imagesPlace a check in this box if the application can open more thantwo images. When an ADF is equipped, the application opensmore than two images at a time. When no ADF is equipped, thischeck is invalid.• Save imagesPlace a check in this box to save the scanned image to a file inaddition to sending it to the registered program. The save folder,root filename and numbering options, and file format can be setwhen a check is present in this box.• Settings for Easy AcquirePlace a check in the box to turn Easy Acquire on. And specify thesettings (image type, image quality, paper size (scan area)) usedwhen Easy Acquire is turned on from the lists. Custom Setting isperformed for the paper size. See ScanGear Toolbox CS SettingsCategories/Settings Chart (P.24) for a list of the options for thesesettings.

When registering an OCR program that does not support color data, set the [Imagetype:] setting in the Settings for Easy Acquire section to [Black and White].

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• Image sourceClick the arrow on the image source list box to specify whichscanner you will use if two or more scanners are connected toyour computer.• Scan fromClick the arrow on the “scan from” list box to specify the optionaldevice when Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) is equipped.• When Scanner Push Button pressedThis item is valid only when the scanner equips the start button.The option selected in this list box determines what happenswhen the push button on the scanner is pressed. The availableoptions are Show Toolbox, Fax, Mail, Copy, Save and Custom 1-3.• Toolbar always on topPlace a check in this box to have the toolbar display on top ofother windows on the desktop. Remove it to turn this functionoff.• Load on Windows StartupPlace a check in this box to have ScanGear Toolbox CSautomatically start when Windows is run. Remove it to turn thisfunction off.• Button sizePlace a check in one of the [Large], [Medium] or [Small] box tocontrol the relative size of the toolbar as it appears on thedesktop.

Prefs Tab

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Easy AcquireWhat is Easy Acquire?

“Easy Acquire” is a function that sends the scanned image to the objectivefunction without displaying the driver software “ScanGear CS-U”.

How to specify Easy Acquire?

1. Click the Settings button on the toolbar.

2. Select the function which you want to setfor the Easy Acquire.

3. Click the Easy Acquire check box to set thecheck mark on. Fax, Mail and Copy areinitially set to On.

4. You can set the Image Type or Resolution.

Scan the image after you have made abovesettings.

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Scanning Procedures

1. Click the appropriate button on the toolbar. The scan will initiate anddisplay the progress dialog.

2. The scanned image will be processed for the selected function.

example : [Copy]

Progress DialogThe progress dialog shows the selected settings while theprogress bar at the bottom shows how far the scan hasprogressed. If the [Cancel] button on this dialog is pressed, thescan stops and the remainder of the function is canceled. If the[Change Settings] button on this dialog is pressed, the scanstops, the remainder of the function is canceled, and setting tabwill appear.

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Closing .................................................. 12Copy Setting Tab ................................... 18Custom 1-3 Setting Tab ......................... 20Easy Acquire .......................................... 22Fax Setting Tab ...................................... 16Installing.................................................. 6Linkable Drivers and Programs ............... 13Mail Setting Tab..................................... 17MAPI ..................................................... 13OCR program ........................................ 20Prefs Tab ................................................ 21Progress Dialog ...................................... 23Save Setting Tab .................................... 19Settings Categories/Chart ...................... 24Shortcut Icon ......................................... 11Starting ................................................... 9System Requirements .............................. 5Tab Settings ........................................... 15Toolbar .................................................. 10Uninstalling ............................................. 7

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Table of ContentsAbout ScanGear Toolbox CS Installing ScanGear Toolbox System Requirements Installing/Uninstalling Starting ScanGear Toolbox Closing ScanGear Toolbox

Settings for Each Function Linkable Drivers and Programs Tab Settings

Easy Acquire What is Easy Acquire? How to specify Easy Acquire? Scanning Procedures

Appendices ScanGear Toolbox CS Settings Categories/ Settings Chart

Index