CanoScan LiDE 120

Congratulations on your new CanoScan LiDE 120 scanner! This guide will help you set up the scanner and get started with scanning your documents and photos. Please follow the steps below:

1. Unboxing

   Carefully unpack your CanoScan LiDE 120 scanner and remove all the protective materials.

2. Power Connection

   Connect the provided USB cable to the USB port on your computer and the other end to the USB port on the scanner.

3. Software Installation

   Insert the setup CD provided with the scanner into your computer’s CD drive. If your computer doesn’t have a CD drive, you can download the latest software and drivers from the Canon support website. Follow the on-screen prompts to install the necessary software and drivers.

4. Positioning the Scanner

   Place the scanner on a flat and stable surface near your computer. Make sure it is within reach of the USB cable so that it can be connected to your computer.

5. Scanner Setup

   Turn on your computer and let it boot up. Once it is ready, turn on the CanoScan LiDE 120 scanner by pressing the power button located on the front panel of the scanner.

6. Scanning Software

   Launch the scanning software installed during the software installation process. If the software does not automatically open, you can usually find it in the “Start” menu or by searching for the scanner’s model name.

7. Adjusting Settings

   Before scanning, you may want to adjust the scanning settings such as resolution, color mode, and file format according to your preferences. These options can usually be found in the scanning software’s settings or preferences menu.

8. Placing Documents or Photos

   Open the scanner lid and place the document or photo face-down on the glass scanning surface. Align it to the top-left corner or follow any alignment guides provided on the scanner.

9. Scanning

   In the scanning software, click on the “Scan” button to start the scanning process. The scanner will begin scanning your document or photo, and the scanned image will be displayed on your computer screen.

10. Saving and Editing

    Once the scan is complete, you can preview and make any necessary adjustments to the scanned image. You can also choose the destination folder and file name for saving the scanned image on your computer.