Canon ij Scan Utility

Canon is a globally reputed brand that pioneers in the field of optical imaging products. Apart from world class Printers, it is also acclaimed for its best-of-the-breed Scanners and Multifunction Units. These sophisticated Devices facilitate digitization of physical documents and images. Just like Printers, Scanners also require software drivers for communicating with your computing devices. In other words, it provides Canon ij Scan Utility to assist you in enjoying the functions and features of your Device.

What is Canon ij Scan Utility?

Canon ij Scan Utility is the holistic software application that supports the scanning function of your Canon Devices. In other words, it assists you in smooth and hassle free scanning of photos, documents etc. With a simple click of your mouse, it allows you to quickly scan and save your photos/ documents.

State-of-the art Features Of Canon ij Scan Utility

In order to serve the users with unparalleled experience, Canon ij Scan Utility is packed with cutting-edge, intuitive features. These state-of-the-art features equipes your device for best-in-class performance. Given below are some of its prominent features.

Versatile Modes Of Scanning

It facilitates its users with utmost versatility to suit different requirements. For instance, Auto Mode, Document Mode and Photo Mode. With Auto Mode, you can scan various items with a single click by using its default settings Similarly, Document Mode assures enhanced readability of your scanned documents by sharpening text. At the same time, Photo Mode guarantees quality while scanning your photos.

Automatically Save The Scanned Images/ Documents

When you scan images/ documents with the help of Canon ij Scan Utility, it must be saved for future access. This can be frustrating when you have to save a large number of scanned documents. For this reason, it provides the option to automatically save the scanned documents. It saves the documents on your System’s Preset Folder. However, you can always make changes to it as per your requirement.

Well-integrated With Applications

Scanned Documents are required for multiple uses over various applications. For instance, Graphics Applications, Emails, Powerpoints etc. As such, this scan utility comes with capabilities to integrate with third-party applications.

Installing the IJ Canon Scan utility software successfully opens the door to the auto-scanning feature. If your PC is running the software already, you’ve to go through a few steps to scan your documents.

• The very first step is to open your Scanner/printer.

• Also, make sure your computer is already opened.

• Put the originals on the scanning surface platen glass you wish to scan. Also, ensure the original paper/doc/photo is put facing down on the scan side.

• Launch the IJ Canon Scan Utility program on your computer by double-clicking on the shown icon.

• A screen will appear. Select appropriate options.

• Clicking on the Auto tab will start scanning the original in the Canon machine.

• The other options like photos and documents are specified for different originals.

• The default scan image save location is Settings... > Settings (Auto Scan).     

IJ Canon Scan utility is a time-saver application. If you don’t want to install it, you can only proceed to the manual scan method from the printer/scanner, though it could be a long process. For any query or doubt, contact canon technical support.