Microtek ScanMaker IIG User Manual page 30

Keep your scanner clean
Make sure your scanner glass is clean before you scan images.
This way, you don't pick up flecks of dust along with the image
when you scan. To clean the scanner glass, use alcohol on a lint-
free cloth and clean the glass carefully.
Select the right image type and settings
Choose the right image and set the correct resolution and scaling
before you scan.
• If you have single-color art (even if it isn't black and white),
scan it as line art.
• For black and white photos, scan these as grayscale (not color)
to generate smaller files.
• If you plan to print a color scan in black and white, scan it in
grayscale.
Finally, when scanning (whether in color or another mode),
choose the correct resolution. For most laser-printed photographs,
75 to 100 dpi is enough. For more details, refer to the section on
resolution for determining the best resolution setting for your
scanning needs.
Use your tools
Use the Color Correction feature in the ScanWizard scanning
software when scanning color images to obtain more accurate
colors. Certain scanner models come with a target and the
Microtek DCR color calibration system, which you can use to
calibrate your scanner and create color correction profiles. A
generic color profile is provided, however, for models that do not
come with a target or DCR to ensure accurate colors when
scanning.
In addition, experiment with the tools in your scanning software.
Use brightness and contrast, for instance, to adjust the look of the
image as a whole, or use either the shadows and highlights tool or
the curve tool to work on specific areas of the image (such as
lightening up an excessively dark area).
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