Scanner Driver

This category describes how to scan from computers.



Switching the Scanner Online and Offline

To start the Network ScanGear driver and scan, first you must switch the scanner online.


Remark
  • The touch panel display may differ depending on the printer model you are using.


Switching the Scanner Online

Switching the scanner online enables communication with other devices on the network, and allows the scanner to receive data from the computer.

Follow the procedure below to switch the scanner online.

  1. On the touch panel display, press .

  1. In the Scan screen, press [Online].

You can also set the scanner to go online automatically. For details, see "Security."

When the following display appears, the scanner is online.

  • The following messages may be displayed on the control panel, depending on the scanning state.
  • Connecting to host...
  • Scanning...
  • Sending data...
  • Waiting...


Switching the Scanner Offline

After scanning over the network, disconnect the scanner from the network by switching it offline in order to use other functions.


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  • You do not have to switch the scanner offline in order to use other functions while data is being transferred.
  1. Press [Offline].

You can also set the scanner to go offline automatically. For details, see "Security."

The scanner is offline.

If you press [Offline] while scanning, the dialog box below is displayed. Click [Yes] to stop scanning and switch the scanner offline.



Selecting the Network Scanner to be Used

Selecting the network scanner to be used with the ScanGear Tool enables scanning with the Network ScanGear driver. No scanner is selected during the Network ScanGear installation, so this operation is required before use.


Remark
  • The ScanGear Tool cannot be started at the same time as the Network ScanGear driver.
  • The window displayed may differ according to the operating system etc.
  1. On the [Start] (or []) menu, point to [Programs] (or [All Programs]) → [Color Network ScanGear] (or [Network ScanGear]) → click [ScanGear Tool].

The ScanGear Tool starts.

  1. Select the scanner to be used.

  • Click [Discover].

The ScanGear Tool searches for scanners on the network, and the results are displayed in the list.

  • Click the scanner to be used in the list → click [Select].

Information for the selected scanner appears under [Selected Scanner].

  • Only scanners on the same subnet (network with the same network ID) as your computer are displayed in the list.
  • After selecting the scanner, you can click [Test Connection] to check that the selected scanner can be used.

  • Click [IP Address].

The [IP Address] dialog box appears.

  • Enter the IP address in [Scanner IP Address] → click [OK].

Information for the selected scanner appears under [Selected Scanner].

  • It is possible to specify an IP address outside the subnet.
  • After selecting the scanner, you can click [Test Connection] to check that the selected scanner can be used.
  1. Click [Exit].

The settings are saved and the ScanGear Tool is closed.



Starting Network ScanGear

The Network ScanGear driver is started by accessing it from a TWAIN-compliant application as follows.


Remark
  • If you are using Network ScanGear for the first time after installing it, the network scanner to be used must be selected with the ScanGear Tool. For details, see "Selecting the Network Scanner to be Used."
  • The Network ScanGear driver cannot be started at the same time as the ScanGear Tool. If the ScanGear Tool is running, close it.
  • The window displayed may differ according to the operating system etc.
  1. Switch the scanner online.

For details, see "Switching the Scanner Online."

  1. Start the application.
  1. In the application, select Network ScanGear as the scanner to be used.

In the application, select the command for scanner selection (for example, "Select Scanner", or "Select Source") → select [Color Network ScanGear] (or [Network ScanGear]) in the dialog box that is displayed.

The Network ScanGear main window appears.

  • See the documentation provided with your application for commands and procedures used to select Network ScanGear and start scanning.


Network ScanGear Main Window

The window that appears when the Network ScanGear driver is opened in an application is called the Network ScanGear Main Window. The Network ScanGear Main Window includes the following items.


Remark
  • The window displayed below is the Color Network ScanGear Main Window.
  • The window displayed may differ according to the operating system etc.


Toolbar

Scanning buttons

Preview Area

Settings

Status Bar


Toolbar

The toolbar contains buttons for manipulating the image shown in the Preview Area. You can reposition the toolbar by clicking and dragging it. You can hide the toolbar by clicking [] (Exit), to remove it from the display. To redisplay it, select [Show Toolbar] on the [System] menu in the main window. The functions of the buttons in the toolbar are described below.


  • [] (Crop)

Clicking this button turns the pointer into a cross-hair, which you can then drag within the Preview Area to specify the area to be scanned.

  • [] (Move Image)

Clicking this button turns the pointer into a small hand, which you can then drag to scroll the image in the Preview Area. The Move Image button is available only when the image has been zoomed, so that it is larger than the Preview Area.

  • [] (Zoom)

Clicking this button turns the pointer into a magnifying glass in the Preview Area, allowing you to enlarge or reduce the image in the Preview Area. Click the left mouse button on the preview image to enlarge it by one step, and click the right mouse button on the enlarged image to reduce it by one step. This button is available only when an image appears in the Preview Area.

  • [] (Ruler)

Clicking this button displays rulers at the top and left sides of the Preview Area. Clicking the button toggles the ruler display on and off.

  • [] (Help)

Clicking this button displays the Online Help.



Scanning buttons

  • [Scan]

Clicking this button scans an original. When scanning is complete, the Network ScanGear Main Window closes and the scanned image is transferred to the application. During scanning, a scanning progress dialog box is displayed. To interrupt scanning, click [Cancel].

  • Depending on the application, the Network ScanGear Main Window may not close after scanning is complete. In this case, click [] (Exit) in the Network ScanGear Main Window to close it.
  • [Preview]

Clicking this button pre-scans the original and displays a preview image in the Preview Area. After changing the scan settings, click this button once again to display a preview of the image with the new settings. During scanning, [Preview] changes to [Cancel]. If you interrupt scanning by clicking [Cancel], the part of the image already scanned appears in the Preview Area. This button is not available when using the feeder to scan, or when [Auto] is selected from [Original Size].

  • [Clear]

Clicking this button clears the image displayed in the Preview Area. It also cancels the scanning area setting and magnification of the preview image, and returns the Preview Area display to its default size.



Preview Area

This area displays a preview of how the image will look after the original is scanned.

Use it to check the appearance of the image, and to adjust the scanning area or scan settings. Right-clicking on the Preview Area displays a pop-up menu that provides the following functions.


Remark
  • The preview image does not appear when using the feeder for scanning or when [Auto] is selected for [Original Size].

  • [Cropping Area]

Displays the [Cropping Area] dialog box, where you can specify the dimensions of the scanning area. This function cannot be selected with 2-sided scanning, when [Auto-adjust Orientation] is selected, or when [Auto] or [Different Sizes] is selected for [Original Size]. For instructions on how to specify the scanning area, see "Specifying the Scanning Area."

  • [Unit]

Selects the unit used to specify the scanning area (millimeters, inches, or pixels).

  • [Original Frame Erase]

Enables you to specify whether to delete a shadow or frame around the original when scanning. Selecting [On] applies a 2.5 mm white frame around the scanned image.

The [Original Frame Erase] command is not available when [Auto] or [Different Sizes] is selected for [Original Size], or when the scanning area is specified.

  • The default setting for [Original Frame Erase] is [On]. If you select [Off], streaks may appear on the scanned image.


Settings

Click the tabs to access the [Main], [Options], and [Scanner Info] sheets. Use the [Main] sheet to specify scan settings. Use the [Options] sheet to specify processing options. Use the [Scanner Info] sheet (for Color Network ScanGear only) to display information about the currently selected scanner. For details about the settings in each sheet, refer to the Online Help for that sheet.


Remark
  • The available settings vary depending on the scanner model you are using.


Status Bar

The status bar shows the following information, from left to right.

  • The [Color Mode] setting
  • The [Resolution] setting
  • The top left coordinates, and the width and height of the scanning area
  • The amount of memory required to scan the image (units: KB)


Viewing the Online Help

To view the online help, follow the procedure below.


Remark
  • The ScanGear Tool cannot be started at the same time as the Network ScanGear driver.
  • The window displayed may differ according to the operating system etc.

  1. Click the [Help] (or []) button.

  • Start ScanGear Tool.

For details, see "Selecting the Network Scanner to be Used."

  • Click the [Help] button.

The online help is displayed.


  • Start Network ScanGear from the application.

For details, see "Starting Network ScanGear."

  • Click the [] button.

The online help is displayed.



Scanning from the Platen Glass

Follow the procedure below to scan from the platen glass.


Remark
  • If you are using Network ScanGear for the first time after installing it, the network scanner to be used must be selected with the ScanGear Tool. For details, see "Selecting the Network Scanner to be Used."
  • The window displayed may differ according to the operating system etc.
  1. Start Network ScanGear from the application.

The scanner driver is started by a call from TWAIN-compatible software (such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint in Microsoft Office 2000 and later, etc.).

For details, see "Starting Network ScanGear."

  1. In the [Main] sheet, select [Platen] for [Original Placement].

  1. Place the original on the platen glass. The original should have the side to be scanned face down, as shown in the illustration.

  1. In the Network ScanGear Main Window, set the Color Mode, Resolution, and other scan settings.
  • The available settings and ranges vary depending on the printer model you are using.
  1. To preview the image, click [Preview].

A preview image appears in the Preview Area.

  • You can use the preview image to do the following:
  • Use the toolbar to enlarge the image, or use the settings in the [Options] sheet to adjust the appearance of the image.
  1. Click [Scan].

Scanning starts.

When scanning is complete, the Network ScanGear Main Window closes and the scanned image is transferred to the application.

  • After clicking [Scan], do not perform any operation in the Network ScanGear Main Window until the scanning progress dialog boxes displayed.
  • If Network ScanGear does not automatically close after scanning, click [] (Exit) to close it.
  • Be sure to close the Network ScanGear Main Window before exiting the application.


Scanning from the Feeder

Follow the procedure below to scan from the feeder.


Remark
  • If you are using Network ScanGear for the first time after installing it, the network scanner to be used must be selected with the ScanGear Tool. For details, see "Selecting the Network Scanner to be Used."
  • If you are scanning a custom paper sized original using the document feeder, set [Original Size] in the [Main] page of Network ScanGear to [Custom].
  • The window displayed may differ according to the operating system etc.
  1. Start Network ScanGear from the application.

For details, see "Starting Network ScanGear."

  1. In the [Main] sheet, select the original sides to be scanned for [Original Placement].

For 1-sided originals, select [Feeder (1-sided)]; for 2-sided originals, select [Feeder (2-sided)] or [Feeder (Hi-Speed 2-sided)].

  1. In the [Main] sheet, click [Orientation] to display the [Orientation] dialog box, and then set the feeding direction.

For 2-sided originals, specify the Book Opening direction (i.e. the relation between the front and back sides).

For details about the setting, see "Setting the Original Feeding Orientation."

  1. Load the originals into the feeder.

Load the originals in the orientation specified in the [Orientation] dialog box, with the surface to be scanned face up.

  1. In the Network ScanGear Main Window, set the Color Mode, Resolution, and other scan settings.
  • The available settings and ranges vary depending on the printer model you are using.
  1. If necessary specify the scanning area, and then click [Scan].

Scanning starts.

The originals loaded into the feeder are scanned in succession.

  • Check that the originals are correctly loaded in the feeder.
  • When Scanning from the platen glass after using the feeder, make sure that the platen glass cover is fully opened before positioning the original.
  • It is not possible to specify the scanning area when scanning 2-sided originals.
  • If streaks or dirt appear on the original scanned through the feeder, clean the feeder roller. For details, see "Maintenance."


Automatically Detecting Original Feeding Orientation

You can set Network ScanGear so that the orientation of originals set the feeder is automatically detected. Originals then scanned from the feeder are displayed with their correct orientation on the computer.


Remark
  • The window displayed may differ according to the operating system etc.
  1. Start Network ScanGear from the application.

For details, see "Starting Network ScanGear."

  1. In the [Main] sheet, select [Auto-adjust Orientation].

During scanning, the orientation of the original is detected automatically, and the scanned image is rotated if necessary, so that it is displayed correctly on the computer screen.



Setting the Original Feeding Orientation

You can set the orientation at which originals are placed in the feeder of the scanner beforehand, so that originals scanned from the feeder are displayed with their correct orientation on the computer.


Remark
  • The window displayed may differ according to the operating system etc.
  1. Start Network ScanGear from the application.

For details, see "Starting Network ScanGear."

  1. In the [Main] sheet, click [Orientation].

The [Orientation] dialog box appears.

  1. Select the orientation of the originals to be loaded into the feeder for [Feeding Direction].

For 2-sided originals, also set [Book Opening] to indicate the relation between the front and back sides of a 2-sided original.

  1. When the settings are complete, click [OK] to close the dialog box.


Scanning Different Sized Originals Together

You can load originals of different sizes together in the feeder and scan them in one operation.


Remark
  • The window displayed may differ according to the operating system etc.
  1. Start Network ScanGear from the application.

For details, see "Starting Network ScanGear."

  1. In the [Main] sheet, select [Different Sizes] for [Original Size].

The [Different Sizes] dialog box appears.

  • If you are scanning a custom paper size original, select [Custom] for [Original Size] in the [Main] sheet. Also, in such cases the width of all pages must be the same.
  1. Check the possible combinations and select the appropriate combination of original sizes.

For sizes such as A3 and A4, where the longer side of the smaller original is the same size as the shorter side of the larger original, select [Same Width]. For combinations of sizes such as A3 and B4 with no sides of the same length in common, select [Different Width].

  1. After selecting the settings, click [OK] to close the dialog box.


Specifying the Scanning Area

When scanning from the platen glass, you can display the scan image in the Preview Area, and then select the area to scan within the original. Follow the procedure below to specify the scanning area.


Remark
  • The window displayed may differ according to the operating system etc.
  1. Start Network ScanGear from the application.

For details, see "Starting Network ScanGear."

  1. In the [Main] sheet, select [Platen] for [Original Placement].

  1. Click [Preview] to display the image in the Preview Area.
  1. Click [Crop] on the toolbar.

The pointer changes to cross-hairs in the Preview Area, allowing you to select the scanning area.

  1. Drag the mouse from one corner of the rectangular area you want to specify to the diagonally opposite corner.

Once an area is specified, you can change it, as follows:

  • You can drag the area to a different position, or drag the frame handles to change the size of the area.
  • To cancel the scanning area setting, click outside the area.

The specified area is indicated by a broken line.

  • You can also specify the scanning area in the [Cropping Area] dialog box.
    Right-click in the Preview Area, and then select [Cropping Area] to display the [Cropping Area] dialog box. Enter the dimensions of the area to be scanned and click [OK].
  • Although it is not possible to display a preview image when scanning using the feeder, you can still specify the scanning area numerically using the [Cropping Area] dialog box, or by dragging the mouse in the empty Preview Area to roughly define the area.
  • You cannot specify the scanning area in the following cases:
  • When scanning 2-sided originals
  • When [Auto-adjust Orientation] is selected
  • When [Auto] or [Different Sizes] is selected from [Original Size]


Department ID Management

You can manage the number of pages scanned by individuals or groups (such as departments or users) with the Network ScanGear Department ID Management function.


Remark
  • To use the Department ID Management function, you must first register a department ID and password, and make sure that the Department ID Management function is enabled at the scanner.


Setting a Department ID and Password

You can set a department ID and password beforehand in the ScanGear Tool in order to scan using the Department ID Management function.


Remark
  • The window displayed may differ according to the operating system etc.
  1. Start ScanGear Tool.
  1. Select a scanner to use.

For details about how to start ScanGear Tool or to select a scanner, see "Selecting the Network Scanner to be Used."

  1. Confirm that [Enabled] is displayed for [Department ID Management] under [Selected Scanner] → click [Dept. ID Settings].

The [Department ID Settings] dialog box appears.

  1. Select [Save Password].
  1. Enter the department ID and password in [Department ID] and [Password].
  1. To confirm the department ID and password each time you scan, select the [Confirm Department ID/Password when Scanning] check box.
  1. Click [OK] to close the dialog box.
  1. Click [Exit] in the ScanGear Tool.

The settings are saved and ScanGear Tool is closed.

Scanning with the selected scanner from then onward is performed with the department ID and password.



Entering the Department ID and Password When You Scan

If a department ID and password have not been set in the ScanGear Tool, they must be entered each time scanning is executed.


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  1. Start Network ScanGear from the application.

For details, see "Starting Network ScanGear."

  1. Make all the necessary settings on the [Main] sheet → click [Scan].

The [Confirm Department ID] dialog box appears.

  1. Enter [Department ID] and [Password] → click [OK].

Scanning is performed with the entered department ID and password.



Summary of Important Features and Settings

The following setting parameters are available in Network ScanGear.

For details, refer to the Online Help in the sheets in which the setting is listed, or in the appropriate dialog box.


Remark
  • The available settings and parameters vary depending on the printer model you are using.

Setting Procedure
Color mode for image Select the desired color mode from [Color Mode] in the [Main] sheet.
Scanning resolution Select the desired resolution from [Resolution] in the [Main] sheet.
Size of originals to be scanned Select the desired size from [Original Size] in the [Main] sheet.
Scan originals of undefined paper size Select [Custom] from [Original Size] in the [Main] sheet.

Setting Procedure
Adjust density Select [Manual] from [Density Adjustment] in the [Main] sheet → move the [Density] slider to adjust the value.
Create color negative image Select [On] from [Reversed Image] in the [Options] sheet.
Mirror image left to right Select [On] from [Mirror Image] in the [Options] sheet.
Rotate image Select the desired angle of rotation from [Image Rotation] in the [Options] sheet.
Setting the brightness, contrast, and gamma for full color scanning (only for Color Network ScanGear) In the [Options] sheet, select the color that you want to set from [Channel] → move the [Brightness], [Contrast], and [Gamma] sliders to adjust the settings.
Setting the brightness, contrast, and gamma for grayscale scanning (only for Color Network ScanGear) In the [Options] sheet, move the [Brightness], [Contrast], and [Gamma] sliders to adjust the settings.

Setting Procedure
Scan originals from feeder with correct orientation Select [Auto-adjust Orientation] in the [Main] sheet.
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Perform the following steps:
1. In the [Main] sheet, click [Orientation] to display the [Orientation] dialog box.
2. Select the feeding direction of originals (and Book Opening direction for 2-sided originals) in the dialog box.
Set the number of pages to scan In the [Main] sheet, select [Specify] from [Pages to Scan] → enter the number of pages.
Scan different sized originals as one operation (defined paper sizes) Perform the following steps:
1. In the [Main] sheet, select [Different Sizes] from [Original Size] to display the [Different Sizes] dialog box.
2. Specify the combination of original sizes in the dialog box.
Scan different sized originals as one operation (undefined paper sizes) Select [Custom] from [Original Size] in the [Main] sheet.

Setting Procedure
Verify the Department ID Management settings Select the scanner in ScanGear Tool, and then confirm that [Enabled] is displayed for [Dept. ID Management] under [Selected Scanner].
Once the scanner is selected, you can verify the scanner information in the [Scanner Info] sheet.
Save a department ID and password Perform the following steps:
1. Open the [Department ID Settings] dialog box from ScanGear Tool.
2. In the dialog box, select [Save Password] → enter values in [Department ID] and [Password].


Troubleshooting

The background you wanted to remove has been scanned in. (only for Color Network ScanGear)

Select [On] from [Remove Background] in the [Main] sheet.
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Perform the following steps:

1.

In the [Main] sheet, select [Manual] from [Density Adjustment] → select [Remove Background] from [Image Qlty Adjstmnt].

2.

Click [Fine Adjustment] to display the [Settings for Background Removal] dialog box.

3.

Adjust the density of the background colors by moving the sliders for each color in the dialog box.

Images bleeding through from the opposite side of the paper have been scanned. (only for Color Network ScanGear)

Perform the following steps:

1.

In the [Main] sheet, select [Manual] from [Density Adjustment] → select [Prevent Bleed Through] from [Image Qlty Adjstmnt].

2.

Click [Fine Adjustment] to display the [Setting for Bleed Through Prevention] dialog box.

3.

Adjust the density to prevent bleed through by moving the slider in the dialog box.

The amount of image data is too large to be scanned. (only for Color Network ScanGear)

Select [High] from [Compression Ratio] in the [Option] sheet.

Dark borders and frame lines that appear around the original have been scanned.

Perform the following steps:

1.

Right-click in the Preview Area to display a pop-up menu.

2.

On the pop-up menu, point to [Original Frame Erase] → click [On].