topic Re: CanoScan LiDE 220 removing magenta in Scanners

CanoScan LiDE 220 removing magenta

what_fresh_h — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:12:14 GMT

I have a CanoScan LiDE 220. I am attempting to use it to scan artwork. The scanner usually does a good job, but sometimes it strips out magenta or orange from an image. I assume this is caused by something in a software setting, but I'm not familiar enough with Canon's software to track it down. Here are example images. The first (blue) is from the scanner. The second is a photograph of the same piece from an iPhone and the color is fairly accurate. Any ideas on how I can get accurate scans? Thanks!

Scan of dragonfly paintingPhoto of dragonfly painting

Re: CanoScan LiDE 220 removing magenta

what_fresh_h — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 11:03:02 GMT

Added info: I'm running MacOS 15.5 and attempting to use Canon IJ Scan Utility2 Version 2.4.3.

Re: CanoScan LiDE 220 removing magenta

Patrick — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 20:31:04 GMT

Hi what_fresh_h,

Please try calibrating your scanner. To do this , please follow these steps:

1. Open the IJ Scan Utility2.

2. Click on the Driver button.

3. Place a check mark in the "Calibrate before each scan" box.

4. With nothing on the scan bed, click the "Scan " button at the bottom.

Perform this 4 or 5 times and then attempt to scan your item again.

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Re: CanoScan LiDE 220 removing magenta

what_fresh_h — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 13:45:20 GMT

Thanks for responding! I checked the calibrate box and scanned 5 times empty. After that the scans of the painting still removed the magenta. There was no significant difference from the original scan that I posted.

Re: CanoScan LiDE 220 removing magenta

Patrick — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 18:58:21 GMT

Hi what_fresh_h,

As a test , do you have another computer that you could install your scanner on and try a test scan?

That would help narrow down the cause.

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Re: CanoScan LiDE 220 removing magenta

what_fresh_h — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 17:42:31 GMT

Hi Patrick,

I was getting the same results previously on a Mac running OS 13. I waited to dive into the problem until after I got a new computer, in case the old computer was the problem.

I've also tried scanning with Image Capture and get the same results.

Re: CanoScan LiDE 220 removing magenta

ArthurJ — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 20:32:33 GMT

Hi,

You can try removing and reinstalling the scanner driver but if that does not resolve the issue, I recommend reaching out to Canon support. You will need to register your Canon gear HERE to access additional support options.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Re: CanoScan LiDE 220 removing magenta

what_fresh_h — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 21:41:50 GMT

Thank you for your response. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling, with the same result. I have registered my scanner, and the only way that I can see is to access support is to pay $19.99. That seems a bit unreasonable when the product seems to be at fault. I was going through the process of getting help to see if I was interested in upgrading to a better Canon scanner, but this reads like a firmware issue, which doesn't leave me optimistic that I can purchase a Canon scanner that will work well to scan watercolor paintings.