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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.

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.

  • The scan setting cannot be specified under the following conditions:

    • When Auto scan is selected for Document type to forward the scanned data to the computer
    • When you forward the scanned data to the computer using WSD (one of the network protocols supported in Windows)

  • Some setting items cannot be specified in combination with other setting items, the document type, or the destination to save the data.

  • The settings of the scan size, resolution, and data format are retained even if the printer is turned off.

  • When you forward the scanned data to the computer or attach the data to an e-mail, you can specify the destination and file name using Canon IJ Scan Utility.

  • If you scan originals from the computer, you can scan with advanced settings. For more on scanning from the computer:

  • Scan size

    Select the size of the original.

    Ex:

    figure: LCD

    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.

    • When 4"x6", 10x15, 5"x7", 13x18, or Auto scan(A) -Singl is selected, load the original on the platen glass.

    • 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.

    Ex:

    figure: LCD

  • Scan resolution

    Select the resolution for scanning.

    Ex:

    figure: LCD