How to Scan and Edit Photos with Canon MP Navigator EX

Canon MP Navigator EX Tips: Improve Scan Quality in 5 Steps

1. Pick the right scan mode

   • Use “Photo” or “Document” depending on content. Choose “Photo” for images to preserve colors; “Document” for text to use OCR and higher contrast.

2. Adjust resolution (DPI)

   • For text/PDFs: 300 DPI.
   • For photos you’ll print: 300–600 DPI.
   • For high-detail archival scans: 600–1200 DPI (file sizes grow quickly).

3. Use auto color/brightness carefully, then fine-tune

   • Start with Auto Color/Auto Exposure to get a balanced baseline.
   • If results look washed or too dark, disable auto adjustments and manually set Brightness, Contrast, and Gamma in MP Navigator EX’s preview controls.

4. Select correct color format and bit depth

   • Use 24-bit color (True Color) for photos.
   • Choose 8-bit grayscale for black-and-white images to reduce file size while keeping quality.
   • For line art or pure text, use 1-bit black-and-white.

5. Clean, align, and use preview cropping

   • Wipe the scanner glass to remove dust/smudges that cause spots.
   • Align originals straight on the platen to avoid skew; use preview to rotate and crop before final scan.
   • Remove background by adjusting threshold or using the “Descreen” option for printed halftone images.

Quick bonus tips:

• Save in TIFF for lossless archival or PNG for web; use JPEG with high quality for photos to save space.
• Update your Canon drivers and MP Navigator EX to the latest compatible version for improved performance.