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Change WIA scanner profile Select color format, color, grayscale, black and white!


It is easy to change the scanner profile in the WIA to select the color format, color, grayscale, black and white on MS Windows 11, 10, ... and MS Server OS!



Content:

1.) ... Changing the scan color format before scanning!
2.) ... What should I watch out for if there is no color format in the WIA profile?
3.) ... More tips and links for scanning the documents!



1.) Changing the scan color format before scanning!


1. Start the Scan to PDF Tool for Windows as always

2. And select WIA

3. Before the scan, simply change the color format

(... see Image-1 Point 1 to 3)  


(Image-1) Change WIA scanner profile Select color format, color, grayscale, black and white!
Change WIA scanner profile Select color format, color, grayscale, black and white!


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2.) What should I watch out for if there is no color format in the WIA profile?

The correct driver is of course important, very often it happens that the scanner driver is replaced by Windows' own and some scan options are missing, it is not uncommon! 

But in this case newer doesn't mean better!

1. Go to the Microsoft Update Catalog page

2. Search for your scanner 
(in this case the Canon MP640 multifunction printer)

3. Download the Windows 7 driver

( ... see Image-2 Point 1 to 3 )

The procedure is but the same one that I nicely described here as it is a common problem! 

See: ►►►  HP Laserjet III, 4, 5, Plus, driver x64, x32, Windows 10, 8.1, 7!  




(Image-2) Problems with scanner profile selection of color format and scan options!
Problems with scanner profile selection of color format and scanning options!

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3.) More tips and links for scanning the documents!


► Change the default  storage location  for scanned documents!
► Easier positioning of the documents in the PDF by dragging and dropping!
► Saving the scans as JPEG files in WinScan2PDF, but how?
► Duplex with non-duplex scanners, supported improved sorting!




Easy change WIA scanner profile in Scan Tool on: Windows 11, 10 , 8.1, 8, 7: Pro, Home, Enterprise, Basic, Premium, Professional, Starter, Ultimate, Windows-Server 2019, 2016, 2012



FAQ 27: Updated on: 26 August 2023 17:58 Windows


► ► ► ► ... more information about the software WinScan2PDF     

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PDF save Error on Windows 10 and 11 os, why?


There is a very rare error that occurs when saving the PDF under Windows 10/11 OS but can be fixed quickly Fortunately, the PDF save problem can be fixed
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Got a gray cast when scanning despite white paper?


It is not uncommon for older scanners to have a gray cast when scanning white paper on Windows 11, 10, and MS Server OS Since the scanner is getting
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Should I use at feed scan TIF, JPG BMP or PNG for pages?


TIF sometimes appears as the standard for a feed scan, including JPG, BMP, PNG, etc., which should be used under MS Windows 11, 10, OS It is so
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Can I also use my slide scanner with Win Scan to PDF?


Why not, you can also use the slide scanner with WinScan2PDF as long as it supports WIA or TWAIN on Windows 11, 10, and MS Server OS 1. also use
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Scanning with WinScan2PDF under Windows 11 is possible?


Yes, you can scan to PDF with WinScan2PDF on MS Windows 11 OS and use it without any problem   Content: 1. WinScan2PDF under Windows 11 2. Scan
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Backward sorting of PDF scans?


Starting with version 8.22, it is possible to sort the scans backwards, whether all files or only selected files, regardless of the scanner you use  Contents:
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What is Win-Scan-2-PDF for Windows suitable for?


Detailed user questions and answers about WinScan2PDF , divided into 10 categories. The questions are related to user questions about scanner to PDF under

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  My question is not there in the FAQ
Asked questions on this answer:
  1. Can I also change the color format of my scanner using the manufacturer's mobile app?
  2. Are there special settings to switch between color, grayscale and black and white when scanning?
  3. Are there any known issues or difficulties when switching between color formats during scanning?
  4. Are there differences in scan quality between different color formats?
  5. How can I ensure that my scanner correctly interprets the color format of my template?
  6. Can I change my scanner's color format for different pages within the same document?
  7. What are the benefits of being able to adjust the color format right before scanning?
  8. How can I optimize my scanner's color format to minimize scanning time?
  9. How can I tell if my scanner even has the option to adjust the color format?
  10. How does the color format affect the quality of my scanned images or documents?
  11. Are there best practices to ensure the color quality of my scanned documents remains consistent?
  12. Can I also change the color format of my scanner on a Windows Server?
  13. Are there best practices for adjusting the color format for specific types of documents?
  14. Help, whenever the device starts scanning, profile is selected after dial one profile and then I click on it only gray scanned and not in color, what do I do wrong?
  15. I can create profiles, in the preview is not available in the Edit Profile dialog box?
  16. Are there certain scenarios where it makes sense to switch between color, grayscale, and black and white?
  17. Are there any restrictions on the file formats I can use if I change the color format of my scanner?
  18. Can I change my scanner's color format using the command line?
  19. Which software options provide advanced controls for my scanner's color format?
  20. How do I change the color format of my scanner before I start scanning?
  21. Are there any differences in the procedure depending on whether I want to scan in color, grayscale or black and white?
  22. What role do printer settings play in determining the color format for scanning?
  23. Search the section how to change a scan profile, but does a scan profile contain the scan settings to set on Windows Computer?
  24. Can I also change the color format of my scanner using third-party software?
  25. What error messages might appear if my scanner's color format is not set correctly?
  26. What factors should I consider when switching between color formats to achieve the best possible results?
  27. What steps are required to adjust the color format when scanning via WIA on Windows?
  28. Can I change the color format of my scanner directly via the WIA interface?
  29. I want to make setting, scan settings color and others, so WIA profile is not in the dialog box, scanner appears, the corresponding device is switched on under "Creating a new scan profile" but not all options, what can I do?
  30. Multifunctional printer Canon MP640 Good day, with the WIA scanner profile only the option "Color" appears when selecting for the Color format. Is there no possibility to scan directly black/white or grayscale?
  31. Wondering if I can change a scan profile on the Broder?
  32. Can I change the color format of my scanner on a Mac?
  33. How does selecting the color format affect the file size of my scanned documents?
  34. Are there recommended color format settings I should use based on the end purpose of my scanned documents?
  35. What role does my scanner's color profile play when scanning documents?
  36. Are there any restrictions or special features when changing the color format via the WIA interface?
  37. How can I make sure my scanner is using the correct color format before I start scanning?
  38. What options do I have to adjust the color format on my scanner when using Windows 11?
  39. How can I ensure that my scanned document has the desired color quality?
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