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Canon FS 3.6 User Manual

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  • Page 1: Users Guide

    Two Ways to Learn About CanoCraft FS 3.6 • Quick Start Jump right into scanning • Steps 1-3 Methodical approach CanoCraft FS 3.6 for CanoScan FS2710/CanoScan 2700F Film Scanner Users Guide...

  • Page 2: Getting Started

    How to Make Best Use of the Manuals Printed Manual Describes operating procedure from set up and software installation to scanning and confirmation of operation. Please read before using the scanner for the first time. After reading this guide and scanner is set up and ready for use.

  • Page 3: How To Use This Guide

    How to Use the Users Guide This guide is the instruction manual for CanoCraft FS 3.6 scanning application software for use with Canon film scanners. In addition to functioning as a stand- alone application program on the Windows platform, CanoCraft FS also serves as a TWAIN driver in TWAIN-compliant application programs.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CanoCraft FS Features...9 Quick Start <Jump Right into Scanning> Quick Start <Jump Right into Scanning>...11 Installing CanoCraft FS ...15 Installing CanoCraft FS... 15 Precautions When Connecting the Scanner to a Windows® 95 Computer ... 16 Starting and Closing CanoCraft FS ...18 Starting CanoCraft FS from the Windows Desktop ...
  • Page 5 Adjusting Brightness and Coloring ...40 Selecting the Scan Area ...41 Selecting the Scan Area ... 41 Changing the Scan Area Selection ... 42 Unlocked State ... 42 Locked State ... 43 Fixing the Aspect Ratio ... 45 Aspect Ratio Dialog ... 45 Final Scan and Saving ...46 To Obtain Better Images ...50 Image Adjustment Commands ...52...
  • Page 6 CanoCraft FS Preference Settings ...74 Resetting Default Settings ...76 Default Categories and Settings ... 76 Printing ...77 Printer Setup ...78 Sending a Fax ...79 Fax Setup ...80 Selecting the Scanner ...81 Scanner Self-Test ...82 Viewing Version Data ...83 Copying to the Clipboard ...85 Copying an Image ...
  • Page 7 Copying with CanoCraft FS Copy Displaying the Copy Window ...101 Procedures for Opening CanoCraft FS Copy ... 101 Copying ...102 Copying Procedures ... 102 Adjusting CanoCraft FS Copy Settings ...107 Changing the Printer Settings ... 107 Changing the Scanner Settings ... 108 Scan Resolution ...

  • Page 8: Conventions Used In This Guide

    This symbol indicates supplementary information. Reading these notes is recommended. Names and Examples CanoCraft FS 3.6 is generally referred to as CanoCraft FS in this guide. Although CanoCraft FS 3.6 is compatible with Windows 4.0, the screen-capture examples in this guide are taken from Windows References to Windows in this guide apply to all three versions above.

  • Page 9: Canocraft Fs Features

    Preview window sizes vary according to the monitor resolution and type of film being scanned. • Canon ColorGear™ Color Management System The proprietary Canon ColorGear color management system produces consistent results from input and output devices, reducing the need for time-consuming manual color correction. •...
  • Page 10 Quick Start Jump Right into Scanning...

  • Page 11: Quick Start

    2. Start CanoCraft FS Double-click the [CanoCraft FS] icon in the [CanoCraft FS] folder or click the [Start] button on the Windows taskbar and select [Programs], [Canon CanoCraft FS] and [CanoCraft FS] in succession. The program window will display. 3. Select a Scanning Method Click the [Settings] the settings display area to select the image type and output resolution.
  • Page 12 5. Preview Scan Click the [Preview] [Preview]. 6. Adjust the Brightness and Coloring Click the [Adjust] [Adjust]. Adjust the shadows and highlights or coloring of the image (easy mode). In expert mode, the image’s brightness and coloring can be revised by adjusting gamma values, tone curve or the histogram.
  • Page 13 7. Specify the Scan Area Click and drag the mouse cursor over the area of the preview scan that you wish to include in the final image. 8. Scan and Save Click the [Save] to open the Save dialog. Specify the destination and name for the scanned image.

  • Page 14: Step 1 Basic Procedures

    Step 1 Basic Procedures...

  • Page 15: Installing Canocraft Fs

    (5 megabytes for the application program and 45 megabytes for image files). • CanoCraft FS 3.6 is for exclusive use with CanoScan FS2710/2700F film scanners. This program is not compatible with other Canon flatbed or sheet-fed scanners. Step 1 • Basic Procedures ®...

  • Page 16: Precautions When Connecting The Scanner To A Windows® 95 Computer

    Precautions When Connecting the Scanner to a Windows® 95 Computer A driver installation dialog will display the first time you attach your scanner to a computer, turn on its power and start Windows. The contents of the dialog will vary according to your version of Windows® 95. You can check the Windows® 95 version in the System Properties dialog.
  • Page 17 [Other Device] category. This is not a problem because CanoCraft FS is equipped with its own specialized driver for Canon film scanners. • If the following message displays during installation, there is insufficient free space on the hard disk to install CanoCraft FS.

  • Page 18: Starting And Closing Canocraft Fs

    Windows is started. Double-click the [CanoCraft FS] icon in the [CanoCraft FS] folder or click the [Start] button on the Windows taskbar and select [Programs], [Canon CanoCraft FS] and [CanoCraft FS] in succession. Double-click the CanoCraft FS icon in...

  • Page 19: Starting Canocraft Fs From Photoshop (Twain- Compliant Application)

    Starting CanoCraft FS from Photoshop (TWAIN- Compliant Application) Turn on the computer and start Photoshop (TWAIN-compliant application). Select [File], [Import], [Select TWAIN Source] and [CanoScan FS2710]. Start CanoCraft FS by clicking [File], [Import] and [TWAIN...]. Adobe Photoshop 4.0 Example • Select TWAIN 32 if TWAIN 16 also displays in the menu.

  • Page 20: Program Window Names And Functions

    Program Window Names and Functions CanoCraft FS Program Window Title Bar Displays the window name. Click and drag this bar to move the window on the Windows desktop. Menu Bar p. 23 All CanoCraft FS commands can be accessed from these pull-down menus. Submenu Pull-Down Menu Options with an arrow contain...

  • Page 21: Canocraft Fs Copy Program Window

    CanoCraft FS Copy Program Window Image Type Button p. 104 Select a copying method: color and grayscale. Color button is available only with the printer setting set to a color printer. Brightness Slide Bar p. 105 Adjusts the copy density. The value displays to its right and will accept direct input.

  • Page 22: Settings Display Area Pop-Up Menu

    Settings Display Area Pop-Up Menu Right-clicking on the settings display area summons a pop-up menu, which can be used to change the adjustable settings. Step 1 • Basic Procedures Image Type p. 30 The scanning mode can be set to black and white, 8-bit grayscale or 24-bit colour.

  • Page 23: Canocraft Fs Menu Commands

    CanoCraft FS Menu Commands Menu Bar Pull-Down Menus All CanoCraft FS commands can be accessed from the pull-down menus on the menu bar. Menu Bar File (F) Opens an existing file for display in the preview window Closes the image in the preview window Performs a preview scan Performs a scan Saves the scanned image...
  • Page 24 Image (I) Selects the easy mode for adjusting color Select the expert mode for adjusting color Displays the color balance dialog (shortcut key: Alt+A Rotates the scanned image Fixes the aspect ratio (ratio of height to width) when selecting the scan area Effect (E) Sharpens the image Softens the image...

  • Page 25: How To Find Out More About A Procedure You Don't Understand

    Step 1 • Basic Procedures How to Find Out More About a Procedure You Don't Understand CanoCraft FS is equipped with a context-sensitive Help function that teaches procedures on-screen. If you do not understand a procedure while running CanoCraft FS, click the Help button .

  • Page 26: Step 2 Scanning

    Step 2 Scanning...

  • Page 27: Scanning Procedures

    Scanning Procedures Although scanning procedures vary according to the image type (color, grayscale or black and white), the basic procedures are the same. Read the following procedures as a guideline for scanning. Set the film type. Select a film type that matches the film in use from among the following options: 35 mm color negatives/color positives/monochrome negatives or IX240 color negatives/color positives/monochrome negatives.
  • Page 28 • 24-bit color and 36-bit color images are expressed in varying values of each color: red, green and blue (RGB). 24-bit color images are expressed in 256 colors per RGB channel. 36-bit color images use 4096 colors. Use the 24-bit color setting for most images unless you require particularly fine color definition.

  • Page 29: Selecting The Film Type

    Selecting the Film Type It is important to select the correct film type in the film type settings menu to obtain the correct color balance in the scanned image. Right-click the settings display area. Position the mouse cursor over an option and click to select it. The menu will close and the new selection will appear in the settings display area.

  • Page 30: Selecting The Image Type

    Selecting the Image Type The image type setting is used to select between 24bit color, grayscale or black and white. Select an image type from the settings menu most suited to the type of film and the way in which it will be used. Right-click the settings display area Position the mouse cursor over an option and click to select it.

  • Page 31: Determining The Image Format

    36-bit color become 16-bit channel mode images. • The 12-bit grayscale and 36-bit color scanning modes are not available when CanoCraft FS 3.6 is used as a stand-alone application or when the CanoScan 2700F film scanner is used. • The 24-bit color and 36-bit color scanning modes are not available when the film type is set to monochrome.

  • Page 32: Selecting Resolution And Magnification Settings

    Selecting Resolution and Magnification Settings About Resolution and Magnification The scanner reads the images on a film as a collection of dots that are assigned values for brightness and tone. The density of these dots is referred to as the resolution, and the resolution at which a film is scanned is called the scan resolution.

  • Page 33: Selecting A Scan Resolution Setting

    Selecting a Scan Resolution Setting The higher the scan resolution, the finer the result, the lower, the more coarse. Select the resolution that best suits your use of the scanned image. Select a setting by right-clicking the settings display area, positioning the mouse over an option and clicking it.

  • Page 34: Selecting An Output Resolution Setting

    Selecting an Output Resolution Setting Select an output resolution setting that matches your printer and the purpose of the scanned image. Select a setting by right-clicking the settings display area, highlighting an option with the mouse cursor and clicking it. When the menu disappears, the new value will appear in the settings display area.

  • Page 35: Procedures For Setting The Output Resolution

    Procedures for Setting the Output Resolution Select the output resolution best suited to your intended print and monitor sizes. Select a setting by right-clicking the settings display area, highlighting an option with the mouse cursor and clicking it. When the menu disappears, the new value will appear in the settings display area.

  • Page 36: Determining The Input And Output Resolution And Output Magnification

    Accordingly, set the output resolution for a printer such as the Canon BJC-4000 Series to the same value as the printer resolution for monochrome printing, but set it to approximately half the printer resolution (approximately 180 dpi) for color printing.

  • Page 37: Previewing

    Previewing Once you have inserted the film, selected a film and image type and adjusted the resolution settings, preview the image and specify the scan area. Settings Display Area Displays the selected image type, scan resolution, output resolution, output magnification, image file size, film type and ColorGear settings, as well as the free disk space on the target drive.

  • Page 38: Zooming An Image For Verification

    Zooming an Image for Verification To zoom a portion of an image to verify its contents, click and drag the mouse cursor over the area of interest and click the [Zoom In] • [Zoom Out] button contracts the selected area to the size prior to zooming.

  • Page 39: Rotating The Image To Change Its Orientation

    Rotating the Image to Change Its Orientation The preview image can be rotated in 90 increments or flipped vertically or horizontally. This can be used to correctly orient images that were shot with the camera held sideways or images that were incorrectly oriented in the scanner when scanned.

  • Page 40: Adjusting Brightness And Coloring

    Adjusting Brightness and Coloring Is the Quality of the Preview Image up to Expectations? If the image you are scanning is difficult to reproduce with standard scanning parameters and the preview image is not up to expectations, click the [Adjust] button or click the [Image] menu and select [Adjust] to change the image properties, such as brightness and coloring.

  • Page 41: Selecting The Scan Area

    Selecting the Scan Area You can specify an area of the preview image for scanning (the scan area). Once the area is selected, you can zoom it to fill the preview window for close examination. Selecting the Scan Area Click and drag the mouse cursor over the portion of the image you wish to set as the scan area.

  • Page 42: Changing The Scan Area Selection

    Changing the Scan Area Selection You can adjust the scan area after it has been selected, as well as the output magnification, scan resolution and other settings. You can also lock the file size with the [Lock] button at the top of the preview window. •...

  • Page 43: Locked State

    • Output Magnification/Scan Resolution (Preview Window Top or Settings Display Area) In the unlocked state, you can change the output magnification/scan resolution settings at the top of the preview window by clicking the arrows or inputting a value directly. When the units to the right are set to [%], the output magnification is altered, and when set to [dpi], the scan resolution changes.
  • Page 44 Lock Button (Locked) Resolution Units Output Magnification/ Scan Resolution Scan Resolution Output Resolution Output Magnification File Size • Selection Frame in the Preview Window In locked state, positioning the mouse cursor over the selection frame transforms it into one of the arrow shapes shown here: dragging the selection frame in the direction of the arrow expands or contracts the frame, but the aspect ratio does not change.

  • Page 45: Fixing The Aspect Ratio

    Fixing the Aspect Ratio You can change the scan area that you specify in the preview window in one of two ways: freely or with a fixed aspect ratio (height to width ratio). There are three preset and one custom aspect ratio settings: normal (2:3), panorama (1:3), hi vision TV (9:16) and custom.

  • Page 46: Final Scan And Saving

    Final Scan and Saving Once you have finished adjusting the preview image and scan area settings, you can initiate the final scan and save the file. • When CanoCraft FS is used as a TWAIN driver in a TWAIN-compliant application, the [Save] button title changes to [Scan]. In addition, the [Save] menu option is deactivated.
  • Page 47 Once the save or scan button is clicked, the final scan will commence. The image will be written to the specified location in the specified file format (or will appear in the window of the TWAIN-compliant application). • After the save or scan button is clicked, a progress bar will display and the scan will start a few seconds later.
  • Page 48 • If you are scanning negative film with the exposure adjustment set to [Auto], the expected coloration may, depending upon the image, not turn out as expected. In that case, reset the highlight settings using the eyedropper tool (white pointer tool) in the histogram tab of the Adjust dialog.

  • Page 49: Step 3 Adjusting Images

    Step 3 Adjusting Images...

  • Page 50: To Obtain Better Images

    To Obtain Better Images If the preview image requires adjustment, refer to the flowchart below for the suggested procedures. If you wish to reject your adjustments, simply click the [Preview] button again to redisplay the image as it first appeared. Try the procedures mentioned here to test the various functions offered by CanoCraft FS.
  • Page 51 From p. 50 Display has not been color corrected Which requires adjustment? Brightness or Coloring? Does the imbalance affect the entire image? Or halftones? Correct Adjust the Coloring with Contrast the Brightness Correct the settings contrast Correct the between brightness of highlights and the entire shadows.

  • Page 52: Image Adjustment Commands

    Image Adjustment Commands Scanned image data is loaded as dots into CanoCraft FS. Each dot is assigned various brightness and color values (tones). CanoCraft FS is equipped with several color correction functions that use or change these values to adjust image brightness and coloring.
  • Page 53 Step 3 • Adjusting Images Adjusting Gamma Values (Expert Mode: Match the brightness of the image data to the color characteristics of the display device by changing the gamma values of the data. Use this method to match the scanned image tones on the display to the tones of the original image.

  • Page 54: Changing The Adjustment Mode

    Changing the Adjustment Mode The method for adjusting brightness and coloring can be set to either easy mode or expert mode. In easy mode, you can adjust the brightness and coloring (only brightness is changed for grayscale images and threshold values for black and white images) by looking at and selecting samples proposed by CanoCraft FS.

  • Page 55: Adjusting Brightness And Coloring (Easy Mode)

    Adjusting Brightness and Coloring (Easy Mode) In easy mode, the brightness and coloring of 24-Bit Color images can be adjusted with the adjust dialog. Click [Image] and select [Adjust] or click the [Adjust] button. • The brightness and coloring of an image may vary significantly if the display and printer color profiles differ.

  • Page 56: Coloring Tab

    Coloring Tab Click on the samples until the adjusted image reaches the desired coloring in the coloring tab. The coloring of the adjusted image changes each time you click a sample. The amount by which the preview sample changes with each click is controlled with the slider bar.

  • Page 57: Adjusting Highlights And Shadows (Easy Mode)

    Adjusting Highlights and Shadows (Easy Mode) In easy mode, the highlights and shadows of 8-Bit Grayscale images can be adjusted with the brightness tab of the adjustment dialog Click the [Image] menu and select [Adjust] or click the [Adjust] button. Brightness Tab Click on the samples until the adjusted image reaches the desired brightness in the brightness tab.

  • Page 58: Adjusting A Histogram (Expert Mode)

    Adjusting a Histogram (Expert Mode) In expert mode, the highlights and shadows of 24-Bit Color, 36-Bit Color, 8-Bit Grayscale and 12-Bit Grayscale images can be adjusted with histograms. This method is used when you wish to change the portions of an image with extreme highlights and shadows and to emphasize the halftone gradient.

  • Page 59: How To Interpret A Histogram

    How to Interpret a Histogram You can select the entire image or specify an area for which a histogram will be generated. The heights of the peaks of the histogram are directly related to the volume of data with the corresponding values. Bright Portion Dark Portion Entire Image...
  • Page 60 Click the white pointer tool or black pointer tool button to change the mouse pointer to an eyedropper. Position that eyedropper over an area of the preview image and click to set either the highlights or shadows, respectively, equal to the level of that area.

  • Page 61: Adjusting Brightness/Contrast (Expert Mode)

    Adjusting Brightness/Contrast (Expert Mode) In expert mode, the overall brightness and contrast of 24-Bit Color, 36-Bit Color, 8- Bit Grayscale and 12-Bit Grayscale images can be adjusted using the brightness/ contrast tab. Use this method when the original document is too bright or dark and the contrast is low.

  • Page 62: Adjusting Brightness

    Adjusting Brightness This method adjusts the brightness of the entire image, which is effective for images that are too bright or too dark overall. One must be careful, however, not to raise the respective values too high or low to avoid creating excessive highlights or obscuring shadows.

  • Page 63: Adjusting Gamma Values (Expert Mode)

    Adjusting Gamma Values (Expert Mode) In expert mode, the gamma values of the display can be adjusted to 24-Bit Color, 36-Bit Color, 8-Bit Grayscale and 12-Bit Grayscale images. This method is suitable for realizing colors on the monitor that are more closely matched to the original image.

  • Page 64: Setting The Gamma Value Correctly

    Setting the Gamma Value Correctly Different display models tend to reproduce color tones in characteristic ways that are expressed with a gamma value. Most displays fall within a range from 1.4 to 2.2, which reproduces tones that are slightly darker than the original. To faithfully reproduce the original tones, it is necessary to correct the display’s gamma value with CanoCraft FS.

  • Page 65: Adjusting A Tone Curve (Expert Mode)

    Adjusting a Tone Curve (Expert Mode) In expert mode, you can balance the input and output data by editing the tone curve, a graphical depiction of the relationship of highlights and shadows in 24-Bit Color, 36-Bit Color, 8-Bit Grayscale and 12-Bit Grayscale images. You can edit the master tone curve or the individual tone curves for each RGB channel.

  • Page 66: How To Interpret The Tone Curve

    How to Interpret the Tone Curve In CanoCraft FS, the data from the scanner is the input and the data sent to the display is the output. The tone curve expresses the relationship between the input and output values of the color tones, from shadows to highlights.

  • Page 67: Adjusting The Color Balance (Expert Mode)

    Adjusting the Color Balance (Expert Mode) In expert mode, the color balance tab can be used to adjust the RGB balance in 24- Bit Color and 36-Bit Color images. Color Balance Tab Change the settings with the slider or by directly inputting values into the boxes. You can save and reload the settings.
  • Page 68 • On color images, the RGB values of the portion of the image over which the mouse cursor is positioned is displayed here. The values are expressed in the XXX/YYY format where YYY represents a gamma value of 1.0 and the XXX represents the post-adjustment color values.

  • Page 69: Adjusting Threshold Settings (Easy/Expert Mode)

    Adjusting Threshold Settings (Easy/Expert Mode) In easy mode or expert mode, the threshold tab can be used to adjust the threshold value (the demarcation between black and white) of black and white images. Images are collections of data assigned varying brightness values. 24-Bit Color and 8- Bit Grayscale images express the brightness with values ranging from 0 to 255.

  • Page 70: Adjusting The Exposure Settings

    Adjusting the Exposure Settings You can manually adjust the exposure setting (scan speed) for film that has been intentionally over- or underexposed or that has an extremely bright or dark background. • The auto color adjustment function is turned off when the exposure setting is adjusted.
  • Page 71 Over-exposing an image gives it a bright effect. To do this, the scanner will accelerate the scan speed for negative film and slow it for positive film. Under- exposing an image gives it a dark effect. To do this, the scanner will slow the scan speed for negative film and accelerate it for positive film.

  • Page 72: Adjusting The Focus

    Adjusting the Focus The focus mechanism of the lens can be switched between autofocus and manual focus for scanning. Autofocus is adequate for most applications, but you may occasionally wish to use the manual focus if the image is slightly blurred because the film is warped or curled.

  • Page 73: Other Functions

    Other Functions...

  • Page 74: Canocraft Fs Preference Settings

    CanoCraft FS Preference Settings The preference settings control CanoCraft FS’s automated routines for scanning and closing. Click the [Settings] menu and select [Preferences]. Save Preview Image Placing a check in this option causes CanoCraft FS to save the last image in the preview window at shut down.
  • Page 75 Other Functions ColorGear Color Matching Placing a check in this option turns on the ColorGear color management system. ColorGear automatically corrects for the differences in color characteristics between scanners, displays and printers. When set to on, this function reduces the effort required to set the printer color balance.

  • Page 76: Resetting Default Settings

    Resetting Default Settings This function resets the file types, image types, output resolution, autofocus, preferences and adjustments to the default settings, the values set when CanoCraft FS was first installed. • Selecting the menu item initiates the action. Click the [Settings] menu and select [Reset Default Settings].

  • Page 77: Printing

    Printing After an image has undergone a preview scan, color correction and other processing, it can be output directly to a printer without being saved. • This function can only be selected when CanoCraft FS is used as a stand- alone program.

  • Page 78: Printer Setup

    Printer Setup Correct printer settings are crucial to accurately printing images scanned with CanoCraft FS. Open the printer setup dialog the first time you use CanoCraft FS by clicking the [File] menu and selecting [Printer Setup]. Select the target printer, the paper size, the print quality and colors.

  • Page 79: Sending A Fax

    Sending a Fax You can send a previewed and scanned image as a facsimile transmission using the printer dialog. • This function can only be selected when CanoCraft FS is used as a stand- alone program. It cannot be selected when CanoCraft FS is started from within a TWAIN-compliant application.

  • Page 80: Fax Setup

    Fax Setup The setup dialog can be used to set the paper size and orientation, number of copies and resolution. • This function can only be selected when CanoCraft FS is used as a stand- alone program. It cannot be selected when CanoCraft FS is started from within a TWAIN-compliant application.

  • Page 81: Selecting The Scanner

    Selecting the Scanner CanoCraft FS works with both CanoScan FS2710 and CanoScan 2700F film scanners. Use the following procedures to switch between models if required. • The scanner attached to the computer will automatically be selected when CanoCraft FS is installed or auto configuration is run. Accordingly, you need only perform this procedure when you simultaneously use more than one scanner and switch between them or when you wish to confirm the name of the attached scanner.

  • Page 82: Scanner Self-Test

    Scanner Self-Test The scanner can perform a self-test to confirm the correct operation of its mechanisms, circuits and lamp. Initiate the self-test after the scanner has been completely set up using the following procedures. The self-test can also be used to check a suspected malfunction during use.

  • Page 83: Viewing Version Data

    Viewing Version Data The About dialog displays the scanner hardware version, SCSI ID and other version information. Click the [Help] menu and select [About...] Other Functions...
  • Page 84 Editing This section describes the image editing functions of CanoCraft FS. Experiment with the numerous image processing features to understand how they can be used on freshly scanned images and images loaded from disk.

  • Page 85: Copying To The Clipboard

    Copying to the Clipboard Copying an Image Clicking the [Edit] menu and selecting [Copy] copies the selection in the preview window to the clipboard. The clipboard contents can then be pasted into another application for processing. • The keyboard shortcut for copying the selection to the clipboard is [Ctrl+C].

  • Page 86: Redoing An Edit

    Redoing an Edit Undoing the Previous Action Clicking the [Edit] menu and selecting [Undo] reverses the last action and restores the image to its prior state. The Undo command is effective for reversing image edits and adjustments, such as brightness and coloring adjustments. •...

  • Page 87: Adjusting An Image

    Adjusting an Image Sharpening an Image With the image type set to 8-bit grayscale or 24-bit color, use the sharpen effect when an image is slightly out of focus or you wish to clarify the outlines of an object. Original Procedures Click the [Effect] menu and select [Sharpen].

  • Page 88: Blurring An Image

    Blurring an Image With the image type set to 8-bit grayscale or 24-bit color, use the soften effect to create a fuzzy or slightly unfocused image. Original Procedures Click the [Effect] menu and select [Soften]. The soften effect will be applied to the image in the preview window. •...

  • Page 89: Removing Noise

    Removing Noise With the image type set to 8-bit grayscale or 24-bit color, use the despeckle effect to soften an image that appears coarse. This effect removes the noise associated with image data. Original Procedures Click the [Effect] menu and select [Despeckle]. The despeckle effect will be applied to the image in the preview window.

  • Page 90: Inverting An Image

    Inverting an Image With the image type set to black and white, 8-bit grayscale or 24-bit color, use the invert effect to transform a positive into a negative or vice versa. Original Procedures Click the [Effect] menu and select [Invert]. The preview image will transform into the opposite state, positive or negative.

  • Page 91: Formatting An Image

    Formatting an Image Find the Edges With the image type set to 8-bit grayscale or 24-bit color, apply one of the edges special effects to an image to accentuate object outlines. There are four effects: thin, thick, horizontal and vertical. Original Thin Procedures...

  • Page 92: Find Lines

    Find Lines With the image type set to 8-bit grayscale or 24-bit color, use the lines effect to create special effects that retain only the horizontal and/or vertical lines of the objects contained within an image. There are three effects: horizontal, vertical and both.

  • Page 93: Pixelate

    Pixelate With the image type set to 8-bit grayscale or 24-bit color, use the pixelate effect to gather groups of pixels into blocks that provide the image with the appearance of a mosaic. There are four levels of pixel groupings: 2x2, 3x3, 4x4 and 5x5. Original Procedures Click the [Effect] menu and select [Pixelize].

  • Page 94: Posterize

    Posterize With the image type set to 8-bit grayscale or 24-bit color, use the posterize effect to reduce the number of colors in an image, creating a simplified color scheme. There are four levels of posterizing. Original Level 1 Procedures Click the [Effect] menu and select [Posterize].

  • Page 95: Low Relief

    Low Relief With the image type set to 8-bit grayscale or 24-bit color, use the low relief effect to emboss an image. There are three effects available: emboss, sculpt and metalize. Original Procedures Click the [Effect] menu and select [Low Relief]. The low relief window will display.

  • Page 96: Halftone

    Halftone When an 8-bit grayscale image is selected, use the halftone effect to rearrange the halftones of the image into patterns to convert it into a black and white image. There are six halftone patterns: flat dot, angled line, angled dot, horizontal line, vertical line and threshold.

  • Page 97: Editing A Saved File

    Editing a Saved File In addition to scanning and saving images to a file, CanoCraft FS can open saved files into the preview window for further processing and saving, or for saving to a new file. Procedures for Loading a Saved File To load a saved file, follow the procedures below.

  • Page 98: Saving A File After Editing

    Saving a File After Editing You can save a file that has been loaded from disk and processed by saving it under a new name. Procedures Click the [File] menu and select [Save As]. The save as dialog will display. Input a new file name and click the [Save] button.

  • Page 99: Deleting A File After Editing

    Deleting a File after Editing Follow the procedures below to clear a file from the preview window. Click the [File] menu and select [Close]. The image in the preview window will disappear. • The “Image not saved” message appears if the preview image is deleted before being saved.

  • Page 100: Copying With Canocraft Fs Copy

    Copying with CanoCraft FS Copy This section explains how to use CanoCraft FS Copy with your CanoScan 2700F/FS 2710 film scanner to output scanned images directly to your printer. Use the following procedures to • Always turn on the scanner and printer power before you start Windows and use CanoCraft FS Copy.

  • Page 101: Displaying The Copy Window

    Select CanoCraft FS Copy by double-clicking its desktop icon or click- ing the [Start] menu on the Windows taskbar and selecting [Pro- grams], [Canon CanoCraft FS] and [CanoCraft FS Copy] in succession. • CanoCraft FS cannot run at the same time as CanoCraft FS Copy.

  • Page 102: Copying

    Copying Copying Procedures Once you have the CanoCraft FS Copy control panel displayed, follow the procedures below to insert film into the scanner and output (copy) images on the printer. Click the arrow (paper size selection) button to the right of the paper size display and select a paper size for printing.
  • Page 103 • The image will be expanded or reduced to fit the printable area of the page if the scale to page option is selected in the image output size box. • The image will be printed at the selected size if the custom option is selected.
  • Page 104 Select a film type. Select the [35 mm] or [IX240] setting to match your film. In addition, specify whether it is a negative or positive film. • The film type can also be set with the pull-down menu summoned by clicking the scanner’s [Setup] button.
  • Page 105 Adjust the brightness, if required. Select the number of copies to output, if required. Confirm that the paper is properly inserted in the printer and click the [Start] button. The film will be scanned and the image will print. Copying with CanoCraft FS Copy Adjust the brightness by dragging the slider or inputting a value in the box.
  • Page 106 • Some printers may print an image even if the paper size is incorrectly set. • The [Initializing film scanner. Please remove film.] message will display if the film scanner’s power is turned on with a film already inserted or if a set period of time passes without the scanner being operated after the power is turned on.

  • Page 107: Adjusting Canocraft Fs Copy Settings

    Adjusting CanoCraft FS Copy Settings The scanner and printer settings used by CanoCraft FS Copy are automatically set when you install CanoCraft FS or change configurations. Although there is no need to adjust the scanner or printer settings for CanoCraft FS Copy under normal operating conditions, you may wish to change them to accommodate changes in the printer paper size or orientation, or when using more than one scanner or printer.

  • Page 108: Changing The Scanner Settings

    Changing the Scanner Settings Click the arrow (scanner selection) button to the right of the scanner display box and select a scanner from the pull-down menu. The name of the scanners registered in Windows will display in the pull- down menu. (CanoScan FS2710 will normally display.) Click the [Settings] button to the left of the scanner display box and select a setting from the pull-down menu.

  • Page 109: Scan Resolution

    Scan Resolution Select the [Scanning Resolution] option from the setup submenu. At installation, this setting is set to [Default Resolution]. Film Type Sets the type of film being scanned. • Please refer to the Selecting the Film Type topic for instructions on selecting the film type.

  • Page 110: Adjust (Alt + A)

    Adjust (Alt + A) The image coloring is adjusted with the brightness/contrast tab, the gamma value tab and the tone curve tab. Adjustments can be saved to file and reused, which is handy if the same image is to be reprinted. •...

  • Page 111: Appendices

    Hardware CD-ROM equipped IBM PC/AT compatible Operating System Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0 Compatible Film Scanners < CanoScan FS2710 Film Scanner CanoScan 2700F Film Scanner < Interface Auto Detection of SCSI scanners Image Types Black and White, 8-bit grayscale, 12-bit grayscale (CanoScan FS2710), 24-bit color, 36-bit color (CanoScan FS2710) Film Types 35 mm color negatives and positives, 35 mm monochrome,...

  • Page 112: Troubleshooting

    FS, or if you think that there is a problem with the software or equipment. If the remedies suggested below do not solve your problem or your problem isn’t listed, consult your Canon vendor or the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk 133).

  • Page 113: Problems Starting Software Programs

    Scanner not detected message displays Cause 1: Scanner power is off Solution: Close Windows. Turn on the scanner power first, then restart Windows and run auto configuration. Cause 2: Scanner power was off when Windows was started. Solution: Close Windows. Turn on the scanner power first, then restart Windows and run auto configuration.

  • Page 114: Problems With Scanning

    Can’t start CanoCraft FS from within another application Cause: Scanner settings not correctly set in the application program Solution: Correct the scanner settings in the application program. See the manual for the application program for instructions. [CanoCraft FS or CanoCraft FS Copy is running. Close it and run this program] message displays Cause1: You attempted to start CanoCraft FS when CanoCraft FS...
  • Page 115 Preview image coloring is strange Cause 1: Film is faded Solution: This problem can be corrected to a certain extent by re- touching the image with image processing software. Cause 2: Film (negative) is of type difficult for automatic film type selection with the automatic color adjustment feature of the exposure function.

  • Page 116: Image Quality Problems

    Although it is the same negative film, the colors of the preview image change with each scan. Cause: The exposure function is set to auto color adjustment Solution: In the exposure adjustment dialog, click the check box to remove the check mark beside the auto color adjustment option and drag the slider to the middle.

  • Page 117: Problems Saving Images

    Problems Saving Images [Low disk space condition] message displays, file cannot be saved Cause: Insufficient disk space on specified disk Solution 1: Specify another disk as the save location. Solution 2: Resave after removing files from the disk. Solution 3: Lower the scan resolution and resave. Cannot open saved file in an application program Cause 1: Incompatible file format...

  • Page 118: Uninstalling Canocraft Fs

    Uninstalling with the CanoCraft FS Uninstall Program in the Start Menu Click the CanoCraft FS Uninstall icon in the CanoCraft FS desktop folder or click the [Start] menu and select [Programs], [Canon CanoCraft FS] and [CanoCraft FS Uninstall] in succession.
  • Page 119 Click the [OK] button. • If you have software for other Canon scanners, such as flatbed or film scanners, a deletion confirmation message for shared files will display. Follow the instructions on the message to proceed. Uninstalling with the Install/Uninstall Software Menu on the CD-ROM Place the software CD-ROM that came with the CanoScan FS2710/ 2700F film scanner into the computer drive.

  • Page 120: Configuring Canocraft Fs

    Configuring CanoCraft FS It may be necessary to configure CanoCraft FS if the scanner was incorrectly attached or the power was off while CanoCraft FS was being installed or if the message to the right displays and prevents CanoCraft FS or CanoCraft FS Copy from scanning. The configuration process can be conducted with the [Automatic Configuration] setting or the [Configuration] setting, which allows you to confirm each stage of the process.

  • Page 121: Canocraft Fs Configuration

    Set the CanoCraft FS display color balance settings to match your monitor. Appendices Select the monitor option corresponding to your monitor or select the name of a monitor that your monitor emulates. If your monitor type is unknown, choose the first option, [Canon’s Default Profile for Monitors].
  • Page 122 Printer Configuration Select the printer color balance, paper size and graphics settings that match your printer. Select the printer name corresponding to your printer and click the [Properties] button to set the paper and graphics settings. Refer to the manual accompanying the printer for instructions regarding the settings.
  • Page 123 Fax Configuration Select the paper size and orientation, number of copies and resolution for sending the scanned image as a facsimile transmission. Please read the Windows manual for details regarding these settings. Configured Devices Select the settings for the scanner (attached to the computer) used with CanoCraft FS.

  • Page 124: List Of Film Types

    List of Film Types Please refer to the following list to select the correct film type, ranging from A to D, to specify in the Exposure Adjustment dialog when scanning with the CanoScan 2700F. 35 mm Film Film Manufacturer Fuji Kodak Konica AGFA...
  • Page 125 IX240 Film Film Manufacturer Fuji Kodak Konica AGFA nexia F nexia A nexia H ADVANTiX 100 ADVANTiX 200 ADVANTiX 400 JX 400 FUTURA 100 FUTURA 400 Appendices...

  • Page 126: Glossary

    Glossary 8-Bit Grayscale Image An 8-bit image type utilizing only the brightness data from an image, which is then expressed in black, white and 256 shades of gray. 12-Bit Grayscale Image An 12-bit image type utilizing only the brightness data from an image, which is then expressed in black, white and 4096 shades of gray.
  • Page 127 256 tones per color (8-bit). A color image can be expressed in up to 16.7 million color tones (256 x 256 x 256). ColorGear A proprietary Canon color management system that produces consistent coloring between input and output devices, such as a scanner and computer display.
  • Page 128 The fundamental element of a letter, object or image, which is arranged in vertical and horizontal groups. When scanning a film, the number of dots per inch (dpi) determines the resolution (or density) of a letter, object or image. Film Base Color Color negative film that has been developed has an overall orange tint.
  • Page 129 Image File An image that has been expressed as a collection of dots assigned varying color and brightness values that has been converted into a data format that can be read by a computer. The fundamental structure of an image file is a bitmap, the horizontal and vertical arrangement of the dot information, which is supplemented by other data in popular image formats, such as the TIFF, JPEG and BMP formats.

  • Page 130: Index

    Index Symbols 10-Key Numeric Keypad 21, 105 12-Bit Grayscale 24-Bit Color 36-Bit Color 8-Bit Grayscale About Adjust 40, 55, 57, 58, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 110 Adjust Button Adjusting a Histogram Adjusting a Tone Curve Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Brightness and Coloring Adjusting Brightness/Contrast Adjusting the Color Balance Adjusting Threshold...
  • Page 131 Fax Properties Dialog Fax Setup File File Type Film manufacturers Film Type Film type Find Lines Flip Focus 72, 109 Free Disk Space Gamma Value Tab Gamma Values 63, 64 Grayscale Halftone Help 24, 25 Help Button 20, 21, 25 Highlights Histogram Tab Image...
  • Page 132 Paper size Pixelate 93, 94 Pop-Up Menu Positioning Documents Preferences 74, 110 Auto Eject Color Matching DIalog Save Preview Image Settings Single Scan Preview Button Preview Window 20, 37 Print Print Dialog Printer Selection Button Printer Setup 78, 107 Printer Setup Button Printing Progress Bar Pull-Down Menu...

  • Page 133: Customer Support Help Desk

    Customer Support Help Desk CANON (UK) LTD. Canon House, Manor Road, Wallington, Surrey SM6 0AJ, United Kingdom For technical support, please contact Canon Helpdesk. Helpdesk: P.O. Box 431, Wallington, Surrey SM6 0XU TEL: (0990) 143 723 (Calls may be recorded.)
  • Page 134 CANON NORGE AS Hallagerbakken 110, Boks 33, Holmia 1201 Oslo 12, Norway Tlf: 2262 9321 FAX. 2262 0615 CANON BENELUX NEDERLAND B.V. Neptunusstraat 1, 2132 JA Hoofddorp The Netherlands CANON BENELUX BELGIUM N.V./S.A. Bessenveldstraat 7, 1831 Diegem, Belgium CANON GmbH Zetschegasse 11, 1232 Wien, Austria CANON (SCHWEIZ) A.G.
  • Page 135 CANON NEW ZEALAND LTD. Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna, P.O. Box 33-336 Auckland, New Zealand Info-Line: 0900-522666 CANON HONG KONG CO., LTD. 10/F, Lippo Sun Plaza, 28 Canton Road Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong CANON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. 79 Anson Road #09-01/06, Singapore 079906 CANON LATIN AMERICA, INC.

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