iMicrotek ScanWizard ProReference Manualfor Windows
2 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsScanWizard Pro for WindowsScanWizard Pro for Windows consists of four major windows: Preview, Settings,I
92 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsThe Information WindowThe Information window is a floating window that provides preview imageinformatio
Reference: The Information Window 93Cursor LocatorThe Cursor Locator Cursor Locator Cursor Locator Cursor Locator Cursor Locator shows where t
94 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsSample size buttonThe Sample Size buttonSample Size buttonSample Size buttonSample Size buttonSample Si
Reference: The Scan Job Window 95The Scan Job Queue WindowThe Scan Job window provides several key functions in managing your scanjobs.A scan
96 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsMultiple SelectionsDuplicate, Delete, and Check buttons allow multiple selections.For multiple random s
Reference: The Scan Job Window 97How to read the Scan Job window1. The example above shows three scan jobs.• The first scan job, entitled Unt
98 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsThe New buttonThe New button lets you create a new scan job; the new scan job will havedefault settings
Reference: The Scan Job Window 993. Click on the New button in the Scan Job window. When a dialog box comesup, give a title to the new scan j
100 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for Windows5. With the title bar in the Scan Job window highlighting the second scan job,go to the Settings windo
Reference: The Scan Job Window 1016. To see how the scan jobs relate to the titles in the Scan Job window, try this.• Click on the first scan
Reference: The Preview window 3Bringing up the ScanWizard Pro for WindowsClick Start, Programs, select Microtek ScanWizard Pro for Windows,
102 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsMore on the New buttonThe above example shows how to use the New button to create different scanjobs.
Reference: The Scan Job Window 103The Duplicate buttonThe Duplicate button lets you duplicate the settings of a scan job. This functionis esp
104 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for Windows3. To see the effects of duplication clearly in the steps that follow, do this as anexperiment. Set th
Reference: The Scan Job Window 105The Delete buttonThe Delete button allows you to delete a scan job.To use the Delete button:1. Click to sel
106 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsThe Save/Load buttonThe Save/Load button lets you save current scan jobs as templates, also let youloa
Reference: The Scan Job Window 107To load scan job templates:1. Click on the Load/Save button.Other than the default directory, you can also
108 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsThe Up/Down Position ArrowsThe Up/Down position arrows allow you to change the sequence in which jobsa
Scan to File 109The Scan to File function executes multiple scan job batch scanning.ScanWizard Pro not only is a Twain driver that works with
110 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsHow to perform Scan-to-File1. Perform preview and create scan jobs, as the way you do when runningScan
Scan to File 1113. Specify file name.Auto Filename for All jobs: If you check “Auto Filename for All jobs”option in the Save As dialog box, t
4 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsThe Preview WindowThe Preview window is the most prominent window of the four major windows,and it inclu
112 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for Windows5. When done, the Batch Scan Result dialog box displays, allowing you toview a logged report.Available
AppendixThis section contains important information on product and support policies,troubleshooting, and other scanner-related features. The following
A-2 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsAppendix A: Product and Technical SupportIf you need to call Technical Support, please have the follo
The Scanner Test Utility B-1Appendix B: Using the Scanner Test UtilityThe Scanner Test is a utility included with ScanWizard Pro that allows
B-2 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsElements of the Scanner Test dialog box1 The Scanner modelScanner modelScanner modelScanner modelScann
The Scanner Test Utility B-34 The SCSI CheckSCSI CheckSCSI CheckSCSI CheckSCSI Check button acts as a SCSI probe to verify the location of yo
B-4 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for Windows6 The image button shows a thumbnail of the scanner you're using. Clickingon this button will
The Scanner Test Utility B-5How to use the Scanner Test utility1. Click on the Start button to select the “Programs/Microtek ScanWizard Profo
B-6 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsWhen the scan test is successful, the image in your scanner will appear inthe Scanner Test Display abo
Kodak Color Management System C-1Appendix C: Kodak Color Management SystemThis appendix is copyrighted by, and licensed from, Eastman Kodak
Reference: The Preview window 5The Menu Bar
C-2 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsHow Color Management WorksThe aim of color management is to preserve true color information by makingu
Kodak Color Management System C-3How CMS Translates between DevicesWhen you scan an image, a CMS uses the information about the scanner—store
C-4 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsWhat are Device Color ProfilesColor Management Systems use Device Color Profiles to interpret color da
Kodak Color Management System C-5A Word about Source and DestinationPeople often get confused about what is the “source” of an image and what
C-6 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsSo, Source and Destination mirror a logical two-step process most ColorManagement Systems use to trans
Kodak Color Management System C-7Controlling UCR & GCRControlling UCR and GCR with Professional CMYK ProfilesIn the final stages of color
C-8 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsUCRUndercolor removal is the practice of removing quantities of yellow, magenta,and cyan ink from the
Kodak Color Management System C-9GCRGray component replacement is a variation on undercolor removal. The theoryis simple: Whenever amounts of
C-10 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsProfessional CMYK Profiles PackageWhat You Get with Professional CMYK Profiles Package“Professional C
Kodak Color Management System C-11U.S. CMYK SWOP PRINTING STANDARDS:Filename Profile Description GCR Maximum TACgncmyk02.icm Light GCR 260 UC
6 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsThe Scanner MenuThe Scanner Menu lets you:• Select your scanner model or select a shared scanner on the
C-12 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsCheck With Your Service ProviderThese DCPs were created with the following conditions in mind. You wi
Photoshop 5.0 Color Settings D-1Appendix D: Photoshop 5.0 Color SettingsTo ensure color consistency between Photoshop 5.0 and ScanWizard Pro
D-2 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsCalibrating your monitor1. Choose Start, Settings, and Control Panel.2. Run Adobe Gamma Utility progr
Photoshop 5.0 Color Settings D-33. Click on the Load button to select the matched monitor ICC profile.Note: Use a duplicate copy instead of t
D-4 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for Windows 4. Click on the Open button to load the selected profile.For more information of calibrating monitor
Photoshop 5.0 Color Settings D-5Entering RGB Setup information1. Choose File, Color Settings, and RGB Setup.2. Click on the Load button to se
D-6 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsEntering CMYK setup information1. Choose File, Color Settings, and CMYK Setup2. For CMYK Model, selec
Photoshop 5.0 Color Settings D-7Entering Profile setup information1. Choose File, Color Settings, and Profile Setup.2. At the Assumed Profile
Copyright© 2005 Microtek International, Inc. http://www.microtek.comAugust 2005Addendum to ScanWizard ProThis addendum provides information on newly
2Negative Scan Settings windowThe Negative Scan Settings window is available only whennegative film is your scan material, providing controls thatenab
Reference: The Preview window 7Some scanner models feature multiple scanning lenses (one for high-resolutionscanning and one for low-resolut
4A. PresetThe Preset setting allows you to load or retrieve a custom film scan setting that you have previously definedfor your negative film scan in
5C. Customize Film TablesThe Customize Film Table feature allows you to viewand to customize film table or profile data for yourneeds. The film table
6Take note of the following during editing:• All handles on the curve can be moved, except for the handles on the two end points, which remainimmovabl
7R, G, B, or Master channel The channel allows you to choose the color or gray channel in which the curve will be affected.Curve Pointer tool Use the
8D. Auto Exposure Correction This feature allows you to perform the exposure correction automatically for the current scan job.E. Exposure CorrectionT
9H. Auto Color Cast This feature allows you to remove color casts in the image automatically. You can control this function byclicking its check box.
10Automatic Sharpness EnhancementBefore AfterMac OS XWindows XPThe Automatic Sharpness Enhancement featureemphasizes the edges (contours) of an image,
11DIGITAL ICEThe DIGITAL ICE option is part of Microtek’s exclusivePictuRescueTM system for reconstructing damaged photosand film.The DIGITAL ICE feat
12Automatic Color RestorationThe Automatic Color Restoration feature is part ofMicrotek’s ColoRescueTM system for bringing faded colorsback to life.No
8 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsServer LocationWhen the “Auto-search scanner servers” option is checked, the Test Connectionwindow lists
13Automatic Color EnhancementThe Automatic Color Enhancement feature improves thecontrast and saturation of an image, resulting in morevibrant colors.
14Changes to function nameWorking Color SpaceThe term “Color Space” has been changed to “Working Color Space.” Originally located under the “More”comm
15Preferences / Default CommandA new Default command has been added to the Preferences menu, allowing users to reset selectedpreferences to factory de
16Display Profile selectionThe following are changes made to the Display ProfileSelection in the Color Matching Setup dialog box (forMac OS X only):Di
17Expansion button for Settings windowThe Window Expansion button reveals the bottom half of the Settings window, which includes the variousimage-enha
18Multiple SamplingMultiple Sampling is a process in which the scannersamples each line in the image a number of times, thenobtains an average to redu
19Auto CorrectionThe Auto Correction function optimizes the quality ofscanned images by making adjustments to the W&BPoints, Gradation, Color Cast
Reference: The Preview window 9Get Current Scanner InfoThis command provides information about your current scanner. When youchoose this com
10 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsScanner Control (Power Saving Control)Not all Microtek scanner models support scanning lamp power savin
Reference: The Preview window 11The View MenuThe View menu lets you:• Get an overview or prescan view of an image• Resize the Preview window
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12 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsPrescan ImageBy default, the Prescan Image Command does not exist, unless you press thePrescan button.
Reference: The Preview window 13Resize Window to FitThis command adjusts the Preview window to fit the Overview area.In the example below, t
14 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsBring Settings Window to FrontThis command brings the Settings window to the forefront, which is useful
Reference: The Preview Window 15The Preferences MenuThe Preferences menu lets you:• Choose the correct scan material• Set up color matching
16 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsScan MaterialThis command allows you to select the correct scan material. Scan materials canbe classifi
Reference: The Preview Window 17The Scan Material Status iconAnother way to access the Scan Material menu is to use the Scan Material Status
18 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsColor Matching SetupTo keep color consistency between the scanner, monitor, and printing device,ScanWiz
Reference: The Preview Window 19Native mode RGB colorrrrr matching (Native Color Mode only)If unchecked, the ICC profile only applies to the
20 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsCMYK DestinationIf your image type is CMYK color, this function lets you select the CMYK basedcolor pri
Reference: The Preview Window 21InfoThis command displays basic profile information for the current selected devicesPreviewClicking on the P
iiiContentsReference 1ScanWizard Pro for Windows ...2Bringing up
22 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsWhite/Black Points SetupWhite point is a reference point that specifies the lightest area in an image,m
Reference: The Preview Window 23H/S MarkersLet’s you set the Highlight level (shown as a black circle) and Shadow level(shown as a white cir
24 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsCursor Auxiliary LinesThis command allows you to create horizontal and vertical grid lines with yourcur
Reference: The Preview Window 252. Click on the Frame tool.To see how the cursor lines work, draw a scan frame. Click on the top leftcorner
26 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsOverview SetupSpecifies overview scanning speed options and the overview area for executingthe Overview
Reference: The Preview Window 27Fast OverviewThe Fast option supports faster scanning with the sacrifice of overview imagequality; on the co
28 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsPrescan SetupThis command allows you to set the parameters of scanning a prescan image.Major difference
Reference: The Preview Window 29Monitor Gamma SetupThe Monitor Gamma Setup command lets you compensate linear intensity of themonitor, makin
30 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsInvertThis command creates a negative of an image. The Invert effect is applied to allscan jobs, not ju
Reference: The Preview Window 31More commandThe More command lets you specify less-frequently used, miscellaneousparameters.Smoked Glass Bac
ivWhite/Black Points Setup ... 22Auto Clipping ...
32 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsConfirmation MessageIf checked, a confirmation message appears when you set image effect functionssuch
Reference: The Preview Window 33Best Quality: Multiple SamplingThis feature is only implemented on high-end scanner models. If your scannerd
34 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsThe Help MenuThe Help menu lets you access on-line help for ScanWizard Pro for Windows.The Help menu u
Reference: The Preview Window 35Magnify GlassFramePaneDropperThe Tool Buttons
36 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsScan Frame toolThe Frame tool lets you create a scan frame or multiple scan frames in thepreview image,
Reference: The Preview Window 37Scan Frame Keyboard ShortcutsTo get a better controls of scan frame settings, use Ctrl and Shift keys on yo
38 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsTo use the Frame tool:1. Click on the Frame tool.2. Move the pointer (now a crossbar) to the preview im
Reference: The Preview Window 39Magnify Glass toolThe Magnify Glass tool enlarges your view of the preview image, allowing you toset the sca
40 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsPane toolThe Pane tool lets you scroll through a preview image, allowing you to moveparts of the image
Reference: The Preview Window 41Dropper toolThe Dropper tool creates tag windows for setting White and Black points. If inLCH mode, Add/Remo
vTo create a Tag window ... 41To close the Tag window ...
42 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsTo close the Tag windowClicking on the Close box closes the Tag window. To close all Tag windows,holdin
Reference: The Preview Window 43Setting White/Black pointsThere are two ways to set White and Black points:1) Choose it from the Tag window,
44 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsTo change the sample size of the Dropper:1. Open the Information window by choosing the Show Info Windo
Reference: The Preview Window 45Action ButtonsThe Overview button scans a low resolution preview at a sizespecified in the Overview Setup co
46 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsRulersThe rulers on both sides of the preview window help you with operations thatneed precise measurem
Reference: The Preview Window 47Preview AreaThe preview area is where the preview image appears.The dimension of the preview area varies, de
48 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsAuxiliary informationPPPPPreview image resolutionreview image resolutionreview image resolutionreview i
Reference: The Settings Window 49The Settings WindowThe Settings window contains the parameters for outputting your scannedimage for the curr
50 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsOutput Image ParametersThe Output Image Parameters include the various controls that determine howyour
Reference: The Settings Window 51• CMYK color separation is used for commercial printing. Some image editingsoftware program, such as Photosh
viUsing the Advanced Image Correction dialog box ... 58The Action Buttons in the AIC dialog box ...
52 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsResolutionResolution in the Settings window refers to the desired resolution for outputtingthe image to
Reference: The Settings Window 53Unit selectionThe unit of measurement for resolution is in ppi (pixel per inch) or lpi (lines perinch). Lpi
54 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsImage Dimension controlsThese controls allow you to adjust the various factors that affect the image,in
Reference: The Settings Window 55ScalingThe Scaling Scaling Scaling Scaling Scaling lets you create large or small images so that theimages d
56 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsTo use the Image Dimension controls1. Select the unit of measurement2. Enter a value in the applicable
Reference: The Settings Window 57Advanced Image Correction ToolsAvailable Image Correction EffectsScanWizard Pro automatically locates all set
58 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsIntroducing the Image Correction toolsWith the image correction tools, you can edit the characteristics
Reference: The Settings Window 59The Action Buttons in the AIC dialog boxThe Action buttons in the AIC dialog box carry out a specific action.
60 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsThe OK buttonClicking on this button will apply whatever Image Corrections you haveperformed on the cur
Reference: The Settings Window 61To retrieve user-defined AIC settingsFrom Settings window, select the AIC settings you have made from the res
viiColor Correction tool (Native Color Mode only) ... 90Color Wheel ...
62 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsTo remove user-defined AIC settingsFrom Settings window, choose the AIC function, then select the Remo
Reference: The Settings Window 63Dynamic Range toolThis tool lets you locate the lightest tone (Dmin) and the darkest tone (Dmax)of the origin
64 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsThe Dynamic Range dialog boxBy default, this tool automatically determines the lightest density or tone
Reference: The Settings Window 65The Black Eyedropper tool appears whenyou move cursor toward the prescanwhile AIC Dynamic Range dialog box is
66 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsWhite/Black Points toolFor color and gray images, this tool allows you set white/black points; for line
Reference: The Settings Window 67The Black Eyedropper tool appears whenyou move cursor toward the prescanwhile AIC White/Black Points dialog b
68 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsThe Threshold dialog box (Line-art image)For line-art image, the White/Black Point tool becomes a Thres
Reference: The Settings Window 69Gradation Curve tool (LCH mode only)The Gradation Curve tool lets you control the gamma, which measures thein
70 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsScan Original brightness value8-bit color 0 - 25510-bit color 0 - 102312-bit color 0 - 4095CMYK 0 - 100
Reference: The Settings Window 71The Gradation Curve dialog boxThe GradationGradationGradationGradationGradation tool enables you adjust the
viiiWhat are Device Color Profiles ... C-4Where Do Color Profiles Come From?
72 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsCurrent Gradation methodused is"Line"Coordinates information ofcursor position within gridDra
Reference: The Settings Window 73You can also use the Eyedropper tools to define the Saturation Range. Simplymove the cursor toward the presca
74 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsColor Cast tool (LCH Mode Only)The Color Cast Color Cast Color Cast Color Cast Color Cast tool is most
Reference: The Settings Window 75The Neutral Eyedroppertool auto displays whenyou move cursor toward theprescan while the Color Castdialog box
76 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsSaturation tool (LCH Mode Only)Saturation tool allows you to optimize image by manipulating the Satura
Reference: The Settings Window 77 Selective Color Tool (LCH Mode Only)The Selective Color Selective Color Selective Color Selective Color Sel
78 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsTo reposition From color sector without moving thehollow dot, press Ctrl key and click. When the"H
Reference: The Settings Window 79Likewise, you can also move a defined From From From From From color lightness range along theLightnessLight
80 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for Windows5.5.5.5.5.Adjust tonal range (Adjust tonal range (Adjust tonal range (Adjust tonal range (Adjust tonal
Reference: The Settings Window 816.6.6.6.6.Using CMYK or RGB values as "FrUsing CMYK or RGB values as "FrUsing CMYK or RGB values a
Reference: The Preview window 1This section is a listing of features found in the ScanWizard Pro for Windowsscanning software.The reference
82 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsTone Curve toolThe TTTTTone Curone Curone Curone Curone Curve ve ve ve ve tool functions is just like t
Reference: The Settings Window 83Coordinates information of cursorposition within gridDragging the lowerleft section of theline above thedefa
84 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsFilter toolThe Filter Filter Filter Filter Filter tool is used to create special effects to your images
Reference: The Settings Window 85Blur filters eliminate noise in the parts of the image wheresignificant color transitions occur. The filter
86 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsClick the center Weight edit box. This represents the pixelbeing evaluated. Enter the value by which yo
Reference: The Settings Window 87Select a mask size from the Mask Size list box. Thisparameter determines the depth ofpixels that will be aff
88 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsDescreenDescreen allows you to remove moiré patterns in images.A moiré is an undesirable pattern in pri
Reference: The Settings Window 89Brightness and Contrast tool (Native Color Mode only)The Brightness and Contrast tool changes the brightness,
90 Microtek ScanWizard Pro for WindowsColor Correction tool (Native Color Mode only)This tool changes hue and saturation of the image. The Co
Reference: The Settings Window 91Using the Color Correction tool1. To change the hue of an image, move the pointer in the color wheel to itsne
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