Using The Microtek Scanner Icc Profiler (Msp); Msp And It8 Calibration Data Installation; Calibration Target - Microtek ScanMaker 9800XL Plus User Manual

Using the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP)

Note: This chapter is only for the PC users who have installed the Microtek's MSP
utility, and use the IT8 color targets to generate scanner ICC profiles.
The Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP) is a scanner calibration and profiling utility
program designed exclusively for Microtek scanners. Used together with the color
calibration target, the ICC Profiler determines the color attributes of your scanner
accurately, then generates an ICC profile tailored exclusively for the scanner that you
are using under ScanWizard Pro.

MSP and IT8 Calibration Data Installation

Before installing MSP, ScanWizard Pro needs to be installed on your system. This will
ensure that the MSP utility will install and function properly.
To install MSP, take note of the following:
• For PC: Place the Microtek Software CD into a drive, then double click the MSP
installer icon. Follow the on-screen instructions to install and you will be
prompted to insert the IT8 Calibration Data CD included in your software kit.
Insert the IT8 Calibration Data CD to ensure that the MSP utility will have the
latest color profile targets to reference. Then the MSP installation is complete.

Calibration Target

Two calibration targets (industry-standard IT8 color targets) are included with the
optional SilverFast Ai Studio software kit* for calibration: a Reflective target (IT8, size
10 x 15-cm ) to calibrate the scanner for scanning photos; a Transparency target (IT8,
size 6 x 7-cm) to calibrate the TMA for scanning film.
The calibration targets are very delicate and must be handled carefully. Take note of
the following:
• Gently remove targets from their respective protective sleeves and avoid touching
the target image surface.
• When not in use, keep targets in their sleeves and keep away from light and heat.
Note: To keep the colors in your scanner consistent, you should perform color
calibration on a regular basis. Professional photographers, graphic designers or
others who require extremely precise color may wish to calibrate the scanner every
time it is used.
* SilverFast Ai Studio software kit is either as a standard bundle software or an optional software
kit depending on the scanner configuration that you purchased.
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