Canon WIA Network ScanGear

Canon WIA Network ScanGear is a handy little tool that helps you find digital copiers on your network and turn them into scanners. This way, you can easily get virtual images of your actual documents. Pretty cool, right?

How Does It Work?

This software has two main parts: the ‘Device Selection Sheet’ and the ‘WIA Network ScanGear’ driver. You’ll find the driver available through Windows Imaging Acquisition programs. After you download it, just extract the archive and run the installer.

Getting Started

The installer will search for any available scanners automatically, or if you know the IP address of your device, you can enter that to save some time. Once it’s done scanning, you'll see a list with details like ‘Product Name’, ‘Device Name’, ‘Location’, ‘IP Address’, and even whether there's a feeder available.

Selecting Your Scanner

You can access Canon WIA Network ScanGear from your ‘Start’ menu. From there, pick which scanner you want to use. Just remember to switch it online so it can work properly! You’ll also get to choose a profile that fits your needs.

Setting Up Your Scan

In certain situations, you might need to set up things like paper size, file type, or resolution before you start scanning. To begin, place the document face down on the scanner’s glass surface and generate a preview image. If everything looks good, just hit that 'Scan' button!

Why Choose Canon WIA Network ScanGear?

If you're looking for an easy way to scan documents using networked copiers, Canon WIA Network ScanGear is definitely worth checking out!