Canon PIXMA MP250 - Manual (Page 534)

Advanced Guide > Scanning > Other Scanning Methods > Scanning Using the Control Panel (Windows XP Only)
Scanning Using the Control Panel (Windows XP Only)
You can scan images via the Control Panel of Windows XP using the WIA driver.
Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) is a driver model implemented in Windows XP. It allows you to scan
documents without using an application. Scan documents from a TWAIN-compliant application to specify
advanced settings for scanning.
1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
2. Click Printers and Other Hardware > Scanners and Cameras, then double-click WIA
Canon (model name).
The Scanner and Camera Wizard dialog box opens.
3. Click Next.
4. Select Picture type according to the document 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
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).
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