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User's ManualforMicrotek Scannersand theScanWizard Scanning SoftwarePC Version

1-4 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsThe scanner is only one part of the scanning system. In addition tothe scanner, you need these other compone

5-45Reference: The Settings WindowHow to use the Input-Output dimensions• The output dimensions determine the width and height of yourimage when

5-46 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsThe Aspect Lock preserves the ratio of the image width andheight from input to output. For instance, if you

5-47Reference: The Settings WindowScaling is the process of creating larger or smaller images inyour scanning software so that you need not resize the

5-48 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsImage Adjustment controlsThe Auto setting works by calculatingthe image settings of the current scanframe a

5-49Reference: The Settings WindowTo use the Auto control:1 Click on the Preview button to preview the image.2 Click on the Scan Frame tool, a

5-50 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsColor Correction / DCRThis tool applies a generic color correction profile to yourimages to give it accurat

5-51Reference: The Settings WindowImage Enhancement ToolsBrightness, Contrast,and ExposureTintsShadows and HighlightsFiltersCurveMore Options

5-52 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsThe image-enhancement tools are an integral part of ScanWizard for Windows. With the image-enhancement tool

5-53Reference: The Settings WindowWhen you click on any of the image-enhancement tools in the Settings window, theAdvanced Image Enhancer (AIE) dialog

5-54 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsThe Action Buttons in the AIE dialog boxThe Action buttons in the AIE dialog box (item #4 in preceding illu

1-5Basic ConceptsImage TypesFor a computer to represent image information in a digital format,the computer uses units of picture elements, or pixels.A

5-55Reference: The Settings WindowThe Brightness, Contrast and Exposure (BCE)tool changes the brightness, contrast, andexposure setting of the entire

5-56 Microtek User's Guide for Windows The BCE screen (for grayscale and color)1 The Brightness control lets you change the brightness settin

5-57Reference: The Settings WindowIn line art mode, the method for determining how gray levels are converted to black andwhite is through the Threshol

5-58 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsHow to use the BCE tool1 To change brightness orcontrast, choose the Brightnessor Contrast control. To

5-59Reference: The Settings WindowTints toolThe Tints tool adjusts the hue or saturation ofcolors.• Hue is the aspect of color that distinguishesone

5-60 Microtek User's Guide for Windows2 The Saturation bar lets you change the intensity of the hues (colors) in your image.Use Saturation se

5-61Reference: The Settings WindowHow to use the Tints tool545 Click on an action button.• Click OK to accept changesand exit the AIE dialog bo

5-62 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsShadows and Highlights toolThe Shadows and Highlights tool lets youchange the shadow and highlight points o

5-63Reference: The Settings WindowThe Shadows and Highlights screen21431 The Histogram is a graphic representation of how all the pixels in an im

5-64 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsThe Shadows and Highlights screen (cont.)5 Output edit boxes show the 0-to-255 pixel range to where th

1-6 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsColorColor images contain the most complex information. To capturecolor images, scanners use a process based

5-65Reference: The Settings WindowHow to read and correct a histogramMore detail shows upin shadow areasMore highlights visibleTriangles moved tonew p

5-66 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsHow to use the Shadows and Highlights tool42311 Choose the channel in which thehistogram will be modif

5-67Reference: The Settings WindowCurve toolThe Curve tool lets you control the gamma,which measures the intensity affecting the mid-level grays (midt

5-68 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsSample images and their curvesHere, points along thecurve have been movedup, so that pixels arelightened as

5-69Reference: The Settings WindowThe Curve screen1 The Curve is a graphic representation of the gamma,showing scanner input from darkon the left

5-70 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsUsing the Curve buttonsThe Curve buttons allow you to modify the curve in the Curve screen.Thebuttons are t

5-71Reference: The Settings WindowHow to use the Curve tool4513621 Choose the channel in whichthe curve will be modified.• Select Master to mod

5-72 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsFilters toolThe Filters tool lets you apply or create specialeffects to your images. This tool is disabled

5-73Reference: The Settings WindowBlur FiltersThe Blur filters eliminate noise in the parts of the imagewhere significant color transitions occur. The

5-74 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsEmboss filterThe Emboss filter makes a selection appear raised or stampedby suppressing the color within th

1-7Basic ConceptsText ScanningAside from scanning images, your scanner can scan text anddeliver it into your word processor, eliminating the need forr

5-75Reference: The Settings WindowUnsharp MaskingThe Unsharp Masking filter adjusts the contrast of edge detailand creates the illusion of more image

5-76 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsMore Options toolUsageFor additonal controlsin adjusting yourscanner and image.The More Options tool provid

5-77Reference: The Settings WindowVelocityThe Velocity command adjusts the speed with which thescanner moves during scanning.As the scanner processes

5-78 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsScan QualityThis option allows you to select the quality of your scans.• Choose Draft if you're o

5-79Reference: The Settings WindowDescreenDescreen allows you to remove moiré patterns in images.A moiré is an undesirable pattern in printing that re

5-80 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsThe Window Expansion buttonThe Window Expansion button lets you expand the Settingswindow to its full size,

5-81Reference: The Information WindowThe Information window provides information on the cursorand the preview image. It also allows you to change zoom

5-82 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsUsing the Cursor LocatorThe Cursor Locator shows you where the cursor is on the x(horizontal) and y (vertic

5-83Reference: The Information WindowUsing the Color Meter DisplayThe Color Meter Display is useful if you wish to adjust theshadow and highlight poin

5-84 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsPixel-value information is useful especially if you are makingcolor corrections based on color values. Know

1-8 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsGetting the Best ResultsScanning is an easy process: You simply put the image to bescanned on your scanner,

5-85Reference: The Information WindowUsing the Sample Size buttonThe Sample Size button provides options for choosing howextensively the color informa

5-86 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsSample Size OptionsThis determines the expanse of color information to be madeavailable. For instance, if y

5-87Reference: The Scan Job WindowThe Scan Job WindowThe Scan Job window is an important feature of the scanningsoftware and provides several key func

5-88 Microtek User's Guide for Windows21How to read the Scan Job window1 The example above shows three scan jobs.• The first scan job, en

5-89Reference: The Scan Job WindowThe New buttonThe New button lets you create a new scan job; the new scanjob will have default settings. This featur

5-90 Microtek User's Guide for Windows3 Click on the New button in the Scan Job window. When adialog box comes up, give a title to the new sc

5-91Reference: The Scan Job WindowUpper right half ofimage (secondscan job) is ingrayscale.Lower half of image isnot in any scan frameLeft half ofimag

5-92 Microtek User's Guide for Windows6 To see how the scan jobs relate to the titles in the ScanJob window, try this.• Click on the first s

5-93Reference: The Scan Job WindowThe above example shows how to use the Newbutton to create different scan jobs. While theexample makes use of creati

5-94 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsThe Duplicate buttonThe Duplicate button lets you duplicate the settings of a scanjob. This function is esp

1-9Basic ConceptsResolution determines the level of detail recorded by the scanner,and is measured in dots per inch (dpi). The greater the dpinumber,

5-95Reference: The Scan Job Window3 To see the effects of duplication clearly in the steps thatfollow, do this as an experiment. Set the image typ

5-96 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsThe Save buttonThe Save button lets you save the settings in a scan job toa scan job template that can be u

5-97Reference: The Scan Job WindowThe Up/Down Position ArrowsThe Up/Down position arrows allow you to change thesequence in which jobs are scanned thr

AppendixThis section contains important information onproduct and support policies, troubleshooting, andother scanner-related features. The followings

A-2 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsCalling Technical SupportReturns for RepairIn the United States, Microtek is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. t

Appendix B TroubleshootingThis section covers some of the more common hardware- and software-related problems you may encounter and the solutions for

B-2 Microtek User's Guide for Windows3 The scanner's READY light does not come on; you have a Transparent MediaAdapter attached.Solutio

B-3Appendix B: Troubleshooting5 When you scan an 8-1/2-inch wide image, the left or right side of the image iscut off. Solution: This may

B-4 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsAppendix B: Troubleshooting...9 Color images are washed out with little detail in the light or highligh

B-5Appendix B: Troubleshooting13 When you select Acquire, the Microtek scanner software reports that no scanneris connected, or the Scan and Previe

1-10 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsThe table below shows optimal resolution settings for most needs. MPR belowstands for "Match Printer&a

B-6 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsAppendix B: Troubleshooting...15 Problems with the Transparent Media Adapter (TMA).Solution: If you have

BitThe smallest unit of memory in the computer. A bit can be either off or on,representing a value of 0 or 1. Greater bit-depth translates to more com

C-2 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsAppendix C: Glossary...Color calibrationThe process of ensuring accurate reproduction of color for images. F

C-3Appendix C: GlossaryDynamic rangeThe ability of a scanner to register a wide range of tonal values —something from near white to near black. A scan

C-4 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsAppendix C: Glossary...HistogramA graphic representation of how brightness and darkness pixels aredistribute

C-5Appendix C: GlossaryLpi (lines per inch)The resolution of printed images. Lpi is distinct from dpi, which measuresthe resolution of electronic imag

C-6 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsAppendix C: Glossary...RGBThe color model in which every color is composed of a varying amount ofthe three c

C-7Appendix C: GlossaryShadowsThe darkest areas of an image.Single-bit imageSingle-bit images are the simplest kind of image, using just one bit of da

Specifications for Flatbed Scanners (PC)Media:Reflective color or black-and-white originalsImage Sensor:• ScanMaker V600, V310, and V300: Linear arr

ScanMaker 35t Plus Specifications (PC)Media:Color and black-and-white slides and negativesImage Sensor: Linear array CCD with daylight fluorescent lam

1-11Basic ConceptsWhen to use high resolutionHigh resolution is important if you're processing an imagethrough a high-end color system that carri

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1-12 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsScalingScaling is the process of creating larger or smaller images in yourscanning software so that you nee

1-13Basic ConceptsColor calibration is the process of ensuring the accurate reproduc-tion of color for images. Full color calibration is usually a two

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1-14 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsSeveral tools are available with your scanning software for adjust-ing the color and quality of images. Som

1-15Basic ConceptsShadows and HighlightsThis tool lets you adjust the shadow and highlight areas of animage, allowing you to select a new shadow point

1-16 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsFiltersThe Filters tool lets you apply or create special effects to yourimages. The filters include Blur, B

1-17Basic ConceptsYou will generally save your scanned images as graphic files.Several graphic file formats are available for use, and each fileformat

1-18 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsThe following chart shows you the storage requirements for black-and-white images, grayscale images, and co

1-19Basic ConceptsScanned images can be printed on a variety of devices. Here aresome of the most common ones:• Black and white printers (laser,

1-20 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsQuick Tips for Best ScansWhenever you scan, keep some goals in mind. How do you wantthe final scanned image

1-21Basic ConceptsKeep your scanner cleanMake sure your scanner glass is clean before you scan images.This way, you don't pick up flecks of dust

Hardware Installation2This section provides information on installing thehardware for your scanner and other hardware-relatedinformation.Federal Commu

2-2 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsVoltageThe voltage of the scanner is indicated at the back of the scannernear the power switch. Voltage is p

iTable of ContentsTable of ContentsChapter 1 Basic Concepts...1-1What is a Scanner...

Hardware Installation 2-3Operating the Scanner3 The fluorescent lamp inside the scanner should be on too by thistime. The lamp should never go off

2-4 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsYour scanner is a powerful imaging device, but there are scanneraccessories available that can add to your s

Hardware Installation 2-5Your Microtek scanner has been built to exacting standards. Justlike any piece of electrical equipment, however, your scanner

2-6 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsLocking models with a screw-type lockYou need to lock the scanner carriage if you wish to ship backyour scan

Hardware Installation 2-7Locking models with a latch-type lock1 Turn the scanner off and then back on. The carriage willmove forward a bit and the

2-8 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsIf the lamp inside your scanner does not come on or if it begins toflicker or dim after some time, the lamp

Software InstallationThe software installation procedure is continuallyupdated to reflect the most current softwarebundles of your scanner.For the lat

Sample Scanning4ScanWizard is easy to use. The following pages show youhow to use the software to scan line art, grayscale, and color,as well as how t

4-2 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsOverviewScanWizard is the program that acts as a bridge between your scanner and yourimage-editing software

4-3Sample ScanningInformationwindow Scan JobwindowThe four windows of ScanWizard:• The Preview window has commands and tools for controlling the sc

ii Microtek User's Guide for WindowsChapter 3 Software Installation...3-1Chapter 4 Sample Scanning...

4-4 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsScanning a single-bit image (line art or halftone)1 Go to the Settings window, and from the Type menu, m

4-5Sample Scanning1 Go to the Settings window, and from the Type menu, choose 256 shades ofgray.2 Click on the Preview button in the Preview w

4-6 Microtek User's Guide for Windows1 Go to the Settings window, and from the Type menu, choose Millions ofcolors.2 Click on the Preview

4-7Sample ScanningClick on the Preview button. When the preview image appears, do either of thefollowing:Option 11 Click on the Magnifying Lens too

4-8 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsEnhancing imagesThis section discusses how to use the Image Enhancement tools in the scanningsoftware for yo

4-9Sample ScanningUsing the Advanced Image Enhancer2b4See changes to theimage with yourenhancementsClick on a button foran action32aClick here to usea

4-10 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsImportant scanning notesHere are some tips to help you with scanning. If you're not familiar with thes

4-11Sample Scanning• By default, the Color Correction button is turned on, which means yourimage is color corrected as a matter of course to compens

AAuto and Color CorrectionColor Correction applied:Scanned image matches originalOriginalAuto control applied:Contrast optimized for image

BBrightness and ContrastOriginalBrightness decreasedBrightness increasedContrast decreasedContrast increased

iiiTable of ContentsKeep Preview Image ... 5-23Smoked Glass Backgrou

COriginalRed exposure increasedSaturation decreasedExposure and SaturationBlue exposure increasedGreen exposure increasedSaturation increased

DShadows and HighlightsOriginal image and original input valuesShadows emphasized and correspoding changes to input valuesHighlights emphasized and co

ECurveOriginal image with straight diagonal curveImage with curve moved upImage with curve moved downImage posterized with corresponding curve

FTintsOriginal

GFiltersOriginalBlur Blur MoreSharpen MoreSharpenEmbossEdge Enhancement

HDescreenBefore Descreen: Image scanned from aprinted page, resulting in moirésAfter Descreen: Same image scanned withdescreen turned on (magazine opt

This section is a listing of features found in the *ScanWizardfor Windows scanning software. The reference information isorganized in four parts, foll

5-2 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsOverviewScanWizard is the program that acts as a bridge between your scanner and atarget application, such a

5-3Reference: The Preview Window Scan Jobwindow provideskey functions inprocessing scansSettings windowcontains scanningparameters foroutputting th

5-4 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsThe Preview WindowThe Preview window is the most prominentwindow of the four major windows, and itincludes t

iv Microtek User's Guide for WindowsChapter 5 (cont).Filters tool...

5-5Reference: The Preview WindowThe Menu Bar

5-6 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsThe Scanner MenuThe Scanner Menu lets you:• Show your scanner model or select a scanner if youhave multiple

5-7Reference: The Preview WindowGet SCSI Chain InfoThis command allows you to see the SCSI devices on yourSCSI chain and the SCSI ID number of the de

5-8 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsExiting ScanWizardTo exit ScanWizard for Windows, double click on the closebox on the upper left side of the

5-9Reference: The Preview WindowThe View MenuThe View menu lets you:• Get a full page preview or zoomed-in (enlarged) viewof an image• Resize the p

5-10 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsFull page preview(8.5" x 11") asdetermined bydimensions in thePreview SetupPreview area matchesdi

5-11Reference: The Preview WindowZoomed PreviewThis command displays a magnified view of your imagewhen you use the Zoom Preview tool.The zoomed prev

5-12 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsResize Window to FitThis command adjusts the preview window to fit thepreview area.In the example below, th

5-13Reference: The Preview WindowShow / Hide commandsThese commands allow you to switch between showing orhiding the Settings, Scan Job, and Informat

5-14Microtek User's Guide for WindowsThe Preferences MenuThe Preferences menu lets you:• Choose the correct scan material• Create effects like

Basic ConceptsThis chapter covers basic scanning concepts. If you alreadyhave basic scanning knowledge, you may skip this sectionand go directly to Ch

5-15Reference: The Preview WindowAnother way to access the Scan Material menu is to use the ScanMaterial Status icon, located to the right of the Sca

5-16Microtek User's Guide for WindowsThe appearance of the Scan Material Status icon changes,depending on whether your scan material is reflectiv

5-17Reference: The Preview WindowInvertOriginalTo use this feature:Choose the Invert command in the Preferences menu. Acheck appears next to the comm

5-18Microtek User's Guide for WindowsHorizontal MirrorThis command allows you to flip the image so that a mirroreffect is created. The Mirror eff

5-19Reference: The Preview WindowCursor Auxiliary LinesThis command allows you to create horizontal and verticalgrid lines with your cursor to help d

5-20Microtek User's Guide for Windows2 Click on the Scan Frame tool. To see how the cursor lines work, draw a scan frame.Click on the t

5-21Reference: The Preview WindowPreview SetupThis command allows you to set the dimensions of yourpreview area. When the Preview Setup dialog box (b

5-22Microtek User's Guide for WindowsTo set the preview area:1 Choose the Preview Area size. If you enter any of the editboxes marked Top, Le

5-23Reference: The Preview WindowKeep Preview ImageThis command allows you to retain the last preview imageyou used; the preview image is kept in the

5-24Microtek User's Guide for WindowsSmoked Glass BackgroundThis command helps you distinguish the current scan framefrom the rest of the materia

1-2 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsWhat is a ScannerA scanner is a device that captures an image and converts it into adigital form that your c

5-25Reference: The Preview WindowHow Smoked Glass works with image enhancementWhen the Smoked Glass feature is enabled, it becomeslinked with the fun

5-26Microtek User's Guide for WindowsMoreThis command allows you to specify a working directorywhere you can save all temporary and data files, i

5-27Reference: The Preview WindowThe Help MenuThe Help menu lets you access online help forScanWizard for Windows.The Help menu uses standard Windows

5-28 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsThe Tool ButtonsMagnifying LensScan FrameZoom PreviewPaneColor Picker

5-29Reference: The Preview WindowZoom Preview toolUsageTo magnify the view ofa preview image in highresolution, and to letyou switch between fullpage

5-30 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsScan Frame toolThe Scan Frame tool lets you create or modify ascan frame, which is the active area on which

5-31Reference: The Preview WindowTo use the Scan Frame tool:1 Click on the Scan Frame tool.2 Move the pointer (now a crossbar) to the preview

5-32 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsMagnifying Lens toolUsageTo zoom in or enlargeyour view of the previewimage.The Magnifying Lens tool enlarg

5-33Reference: The Preview WindowPane toolUsageTo scroll through animage and moveparts of it into view.The Pane tool lets you scroll through a previe

5-34 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsColor Picker toolThe Color Picker tool allows you to sample colorfrom an area of an image, and to designate

1-3Basic ConceptsScanners capture images byshining light onto thedocument to be scanned. Thelight then bounces back andis captured by a strip of light

5-35Reference: The Preview WindowSample SizebuttonTo change the sample size of the Color Picker:1 Open the Information window by choosing the Sho

5-36 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsAction buttonsThe Preview button gives you a preliminary viewof the image on your scanner.Previewing an ima

5-37Reference: The Preview WindowThe rulers on both sides of the preview window help you withoperations that need precise measurement and alignment o

5-38 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsPreview AreaPreview areaThe preview area is where the preview image appears.The size of the preview area va

5-39Reference: The Settings WindowThe Settings WindowThe Settings window contains the commands foroutputting your scanned image and includes theimage-

5-40 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsOutput Image ParametersThe Output Image Parameters include the various controlsthat determine how your imag

5-41Reference: The Settings WindowHalftone PatternsThe various halftone patterns give you an array of effects foryour image. For example, the 53-dot s

5-42 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsResolutionResolution in the Settings window refers to the desiredresolution for outputting the image to a d

5-43Reference: The Settings WindowUnit SelectionThe unit of measurement for resolution is in dpi (dots perinch) or lpi (lines per inch). Lpi settings

5-44 Microtek User's Guide for WindowsThese controls allow you to adjust the various factors thataffect the image, including the width and height