Scanning Using the Control Panel (Windows XP Only). Canon PIXMA MG2550S, PIXMA G4410 - Mac, PIXMA MG2520 (MG2500 Series), PIXMA MG2545S, PIXMA MG2540S, PIXMA MG2500 serie, PIXMA MG2555, PIXMA MG2550, PIXMA MG2522, PIXMA MG2540

Scanning Using the Control Panel (Windows XP Only)

You can scan images via the Control Panel of Windows XP using the WIA driver.

1.

From the Start menu, select Control Panel.

2.

Click Printers and Other Hardware > Scanners and Cameras, then double-click Canon XXX series (where "XXX" is the model name).

The Scanner and Camera Wizard dialog box appears.

3.

Click Next.

4.

Select Picture type according to the item to be scanned.

Note

To scan with the values previously set in Custom settings, select Custom.

5.

Click Custom settings to set the preferences as required.

• Brightness

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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.

Resolution

• Picture type

Select the type of scan you want for your item.

• Reset

Click to restore the original settings.

6.

Click Preview to preview the image.

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

7.

Click Next and follow the instructions.

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