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Page 1: Users Guide
f o r M a c i n t o s h Plug-in Module FS 3.6 for CanoScan FS2710/CanoScan 2700F Film Scanner Users Guide... -
Page 2: How To Use This Guide
How to Use this Guide This guide describes how to use the Canon Plug-in module FS for Canon film scanners (CanoScan FS2710/CanoScan 2700F). Plug-in module FS is a plug-in module which can be used with Adobe ® Photoshop (hereafter referred to as Photoshop). A plug-in module is used within an application program to expand its functionality and cannot be used as a stand-alone application. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents How to Use this Guide ... Table of Contents ... Control Panel Features ... Scanning Procedures ... Plug-in module FS Special Features ... Quick Start Instructions ... STEP 1 Installing Plug-in module FS ... Installing Plug-in module FS ... STEP 2 Scanning Preparations ... - Page 4 Editing Scanned Images ... Appendices ... Troubleshooting ... Error Messages ... List of Film Types <2700F only> ... Glossary ... Index (A - F) ... Index (G - S) ... Index (T - Z) ... Canon Customer Support Help Desk ...
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Page 5: Control Panel Features
Control Panel Features Refer to the following pages for descriptions of the control panel menus and buttons that you will be using in Plug-in module FS. Close Box p. 16 p. 18 p. 20 p. 23 p. 24 p. 30 p. -
Page 6: Scanning Procedures
Scanning Procedures Follow these procedures to use Plug-in module FS. Has the scanner been attached? S T E P Install the Plug-in module FS Software S T E P Prepare for Scanning • Select a Film Type • Set the Scan Mode •... -
Page 7: Plug-In Module Fs Special Features
Plug-in module FS Special Features • See the Results of Adjustments Immediately (Dynamic Preview) Once in preview mode, the results of adjustments to scan mode settings and colors are promptly reflected in the preview image. Highly detailed adjustments can be performed easily because you can see the results of your changes as they are executed. -
Page 8: Quick Start Instructions
Quick Start Instructions Those who wish to start scanning immediately should follow the procedures below. If you require further information at any stage, read the pages referenced at each step. Installing Plug-in module FS 1. Install Plug-in module FS. (1) Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in the CD-ROM Drive. (2) Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation of PhotoShop LE and Plug-in module FS. - Page 9 Determining the type of image that is required. • Here are a few things you should consider when you determine the type of image you need. Image type Preferences Verifying Image Quality with the Browser Function Before Scanning 1. Click on the [Browser] button. •...
- Page 10 Scanning the Image 1. Click on the [Scan] button. • Plug-in module FS will scan the image. • When the image is acquired, the control panel closes if it is set for closing after scanning in Plug-in module FS. If the control panel is not set for closing after scanning in Plug-in module FS, the control panel remains open so you can continue to scan.
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Page 11: Step 1 Installing Plug-In Module Fs
S T E P Installing Plug-in module FS Step 1 presents the installation procedures for the Plug-in module FS software. You only have to follow the displayed messages of the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM to complete the simple installation procedure. Place the Setup Utility CD-ROM in the CD-ROM Drive. -
Page 12: Installing Plug-In Module Fs
Installing Plug-in module FS To use the Plug-in module FS program, first you must install it on your hard disk. Caution Before you can install Plug-in module FS, you must have installed Photoshop (Ver. 3.0 or higher) on your hard disk. Install this program before attempting to install Plug-in module FS. - Page 13 S T E P Procedure Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Double-click the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM icon. Double-click the Setup icon. The installer on the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM starts. Click the Install Software item.
- Page 14 In the Install panel, select Photoshop LE and ScanExpert FS 3.6. If Version 3.0 or later of Photoshop is installed, you do not need to select Photoshop LE for installation. Click the appropriate check boxes. Click the Start Installation button at the lower right. The installer program will now start and continue without interruption.
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Page 15: Step 2 Scanning Preparations
S T E P Scanning Preparations Step 2 presents the essential preparations for scanning. The following procedures are explained on the indicated pages. Displaying the Plug-in module FS Control Panel Selecting a Film Type Loading the Film and Previewing the Image Setting the Scan Mode Selecting the Output Device Setting the Magnification... -
Page 16: Displaying The Plug-In Module Fs Control Panel
Displaying the Plug-in module FS Control Panel All scanning operations are performed with the Plug-in module FS control panel. To quit Plug-in module FS, click on the close box at the top left of the control panel. Film type, scan mode, color correction, output device, resolution and magnification settings. Close Box Quit Plug-in module FS. -
Page 17: Operating Procedures
Operating Procedures Verify that the scanner is attached to your computer and that its power switch has been activated. Read the Quick Start Instructions for directions to connect the scanner Start Photoshop. Select Plug-in module FS from within Photoshop. Select [File] from the menu bar and choose the [Import] and [CanonPI FS 3.6] options in succession. -
Page 18: Selecting A Film Type
Selecting a Film Type You can select the type of film for scanning. By selecting the correct film type, you also select the optimum method of color correction. Procedure Click the Film Type box on the control panel and select the film type. Hint •... -
Page 19: Previewing
Previewing Before an image is scanned, it is advisable to preview the image. The Preview function will read the image once and present the entire film image in the Preview window. Use the Preview window to review the image as it will be scanned and to make any re- quired adjustments to the color balance or scan area. -
Page 20: Setting The Scan Mode
Setting the Scan Mode When an image is scanned, it is read as a collection of “dots.” The scan mode that is selected determines how each of these dots is represented in the output. The following five scan modes are available. Black &... - Page 21 24bit Color Mode In the 24bit Color mode, each dot is formed by assigning it eight bits to represent each of the RGB or red, green and blue colors, which add up to 24 bits. In this mode, a dot can be expressed in approximately 16,770,000 distinct shades. This mode is useful for reproducing color prints, but generates files that are even larger than the 12bit Grayscale mode.
- Page 22 To Set the Scan Mode Select the Scan Mode box on the control panel and choose the desired scan mode. Hint Scanning the same image in the five different scan modes produces different file sizes. By size, Black & White mode requires the least disk space, followed in order by the 8bit Grayscale and 12bit Grayscale modes and the 24bit Color and 36bit Color modes.
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Page 23: Selecting The Output Device
Selecting the Output Device Follow the procedures below to select the output device for scanned images. Click on the Output Device box on the control panel to select the name corresponding to the output device in use. Hint The devices appearing in the Output Device pull-down menu can be specified by the user. -
Page 24: Setting The Magnification
Setting the Magnification The magnification of an image can be changed before scanning to accommodate reproductions that are larger or smaller than the original. The settings can be changed in increments of 1%. Changing the magnification setting causes the resolution display on the control panel to change correspondingly. - Page 25 To Set the Magnification Factor Set the desired magnification factor on the control panel. Click here to return the magnifi- cation factor to 100%. Hint The Relationship Between Data Volume and Scanning Resolution The higher the magnification and scanning resolution settings, the greater the file size of scanned images.
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Page 26: Setting Preferences
Setting Preferences The operating environment can be adjusted to accommodate prefer- ences for the type of output device, the aspect ratio, the units for sizing images, the size of the preview window and the scan settings. Default factory settings for these categories can also be easily reset. - Page 27 Select the appropriate devices from the list. Output Device Settings Dialog Box Select a device by clicking on its name. A check mark will appear beside the selected devices. Deselect a device by clicking its name again. You may not deselect [File (2720 dpi)]. Always ensure that a check mark appears beside this item.
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Page 28: Aspect Ratio
Aspect Ratio The aspect ratio can be set to any of the following: • Independent • Constrained Classic (C Type) Click on the [Preferences] menu in the control panel and select [Aspect Ratio]. The Aspect Ratio dialog box will appear. When resizing the scan area, the width and height can be altered freely. - Page 29 Select the desired settings. Aspect Ratio Dialog Box If the Constrained and Custom settings are selected, values for width and height can be input here. Click on the [OK] button. S T E P Click this box to open the pull-down menu .
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Page 30: Unit
S T E P Unit Specifies the units that define the size of the scanned image. Unit Dialog Box The units displayed in this section of the control panel will change. Click on the [Preferences] menu in the control panel and select [Unit]. The Unit Settings dialog box will appear. -
Page 31: Preview Window Size
Preview Window Size Specifies the size of the image window and whether or not the operation panel is closed after scanning. Also specifies whether the currently displayed image is saved in the default file or the setting file. Click on the [Preferences] menu in the control panel and select [Preview Window]. -
Page 32: Selecting The Scan Settings
S T E P Selecting the Scan Settings Plug-in module FS generally adjusts the auto exposure and auto focus settings at the preview stage. You can also have it adjust these settings at the other stages. This results in a better image, but scanning and browsing may require more time. To have it adjust the settings at all stages, enable the [Set Exposure Value and Focus Value when Scan- ning] option with the procedures below. -
Page 33: Return To Default Settings
Return to Default Settings Returns the preference settings and all other settings to the factory default settings. The table lists the major default settings. Scan Mode ... 24bit Color Magnification ... 100% Histogram ... Highlight: 255, Shadow: 0 Color Correction ... Gamma Value (1.4) Color Correction Brightness/Contrast ... -
Page 34: Setting The Auto Eject Function
Setting the Auto Eject Function After a film has been scanned, it can be ejected from the scanner automatically with the Auto Eject function. The film is ejected to a position approximately 1 centimeter ahead of its normal position, making it easier to remove from the scanner. The default factory setting is Auto Eject = On. -
Page 35: Verifying The Image Before Scanning
Verifying the Image Before Scanning Before initiating the final scan, it is advisable to check the intended results with the Browser function. The image in the Browser window is more accurate than the one in the Preview window, allowing you to verify the results more precisely before scanning. To Verify the Image Before scanning, set the image type, output device, magnification, operat- ing environment, and preference. - Page 36 Click the mouse button when the Selection Tool is in the correct position. • The film will be read and the browser image displayed in the middle of the monitor. Once you have examined the browser image, click the mouse button again to close the Browser window.
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Page 37: Step 3 Scanning
S T E P Scanning Step 3 presents the procedures for conducting the final scan, saving the scanned image in a file and editing image files. The steps are listed below with their respective page numbers. Scan Area Settings p. 38 Zooming p. -
Page 38: Scan Area Settings
Scan Area Settings Use the image in the preview area to select the actual area that you want to scan. Clicking the Preview button causes the Selection Tool to automatically appear as a rectangle with dotted lines on the preview image. You may adjust the size and shape of the Selection Tool. -
Page 39: Zooming
Zooming Plug-in module FS is equipped with a zoom function that permits the enlarged display of a specified portion of the preview image. Use the zoom function to specify the scan area with high precision or to select small areas. To Zoom In Click on the Zoom In button. - Page 40 Click the mouse button. The selected area will be displayed in expanded form. • To return to normal view, click the Zoom Out button. • If you click the Zoom Reset button, the image returns to the previous size. Hint An image that appears in the Preview window at the normal size can be zoomed four times successively.
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Page 41: Scanning
Scanning After you complete the preparations for scanning, the original may be scanned and displayed in the Photoshop window. To Initiate the Scan Specify the Scan Area See Aspect Ratio Click on the [Scan] button. • A few seconds after you click the Scan button the system will scan and acquire the image. -
Page 42: Rotating Or Reversing Images Before Scanning
Rotating or Reversing Images Before Scanning To Change the Orientation of an Image Specify the Scan Area See Aspect Ratio Click on any one of the Rotation], [90˚ Counterclockwise Rotation], or The image will be rotated or flipped in the Preview window. Click on the [Scan] button. -
Page 43: Saving Scanned Images
Saving Scanned Images Scanned images are saved in Photoshop. Before you save a scanned image in Photoshop, you must select the file type for the saved image and select other settings. On the Macintosh the PICT and TIFF file types are commonly used for saving scanning images. -
Page 44: Step 4 Adjusting And Editing Scanned Images
S T E P Adjusting and Editing Scanned Images Scanned images may be corrected for brightness and color tone or edited in a variety of ways. The potential adjustments vary with the type of scan mode utilized in the original scan. Adjustments to the scanned image may be made after the image is previewed. -
Page 45: Optimum Adjustments For Image Quality
Optimum Adjustments for Image Quality Are you satisfied with the quality of the preview image? You can create images of acceptable quality with the Plug-in module FS 3.6 default settings. However, if there is a problem with the original film that requires correction, you can use the color correction or film correction features to correct the problem. -
Page 46: Color Correction
Color Correction Plug-in module FS 3.6 scans and builds images in increments of single, square dots. Each dot contains the attributes for the brightness and color of the image (tone). Plug- in module FS 3.6 provides six tools which you can use to correct color in images. Histogram (p. - Page 47 Gamma (p. 56) Gamma allows you to enhance the overall image. Use Gamma adjustment when the color of the original does not match the color of the displayed image. You can use Gamma with the following types of files: 8-bit grayscale, 12-bit grayscale, 24-bit color and 36- bit color.
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Page 48: Color Correction - Histogram Setting
Color Correction - Histogram Setting The data comprising an image contains a variety of brightness settings ranging from shadows to highlights. These settings are represented in Plug-in module FS by values ranging between 0 and 255. You can use the histogram to adjust the values assigned to particular dot to either 0 or 255, to change the distribution of brightness settings and to control the contrast. - Page 49 To Adjust a Histogram Automatically Specify the area of the image (the entire area to be scanned) for which a histogram will be generated. See Aspect Ratio The histogram will not display correctly if an extremely small area is selected. To select small areas, first expand the display with the Zoom In button.
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Page 50: Color Correction - Brightness And Contrast Settings
Color Correction - Brightness and Contrast Settings Adjusting the brightness and contrast sliders corrects the color tone. If the original image is too dark, too light or indistinct, use these settings to correct the image. The method is applicable to 8-bit grayscale, 12-bit grayscale, 24-bit color (when ColorSync™... - Page 51 To Adjust the Brightness and Contrast Click on the [Color Correction] button in the control panel. • The Color Correction dialog box will appear. • Open the Image Correction menu in the operation panel and select Color Correc- tion to open the Color Correction dialog box. Click the Brightness/Contrast tab to adjust the settings.
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Page 52: Color Correction - Color Balance
Color Correction - Color Balance Use Color Balance to change the brightness and contrast for each primary color: R (red), B (blue), G (green). You can adjust the color balance with this tool for 24-bit (when ColorSync™ is off) and 36-bit color images. Red Enhanced Green Enhanced Blue Enhanced... - Page 53 Procedure Click the Color Correction button. The Color Correction dialog box will open. You can also click on the [Image] menu in the operation panel and select [Color Correction] to open the Color Correction dialog box. Click the Color Balance tab and adjust the settings for R (red), G (green) and B (blue).
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Page 54: Color Correction - Tone Curve Settings
Color Correction - Tone Curve Settings Precise changes to the tone settings of an image can be made by directly editing the tone curve. This enables you to make subtle changes to the brightness of only the shadows or highlights, if desired. The method is applicable to 8-bit grayscale, 12-bit grayscale, 24-bit color (when ColorSync™... - Page 55 To Edit the Tone Curve Click on the [Color Correction] button in the Control Panel. • The Color Correction dialog box will appear. • You can also click on the [Image Correction] menu in the control panel and select [Color Correction] to open the Color Correction dialog box. Click on the [Tone Curve] tab and edit the tone curve.
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Page 56: Color Correction - Gamma Value Settings
Color Correction - Gamma Value Settings You can adjust the color by changing the gamma value for the display monitor. This method is suitable for matching the image output to the particular characteristics of the display monitor in use. The method is applicable to 8-bit grayscale, 12-bit grayscale, 24-bit color (when ColorSync™... - Page 57 To Change the Gamma Value Settings Click on the [Color Correction] button in the control panel. • The Color Correction dialog box will appear. • You can also click on the [Image Correction] menu in the operation panel and select [Color Correction] to open the Color Correction dialog box. Click on the [Gamma Value] tab and edit the gamma value.
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Page 58: Color Correction - Threshold
S T E P Color Correction - Threshold Adjusts the brightness of dithered images In the dithering mode, the mid-tones of a photograph, are converted to either black or white based on the threshold setting. The threshold setting is the point at which a gray pixel is judged to become either black or white. - Page 59 Procedure Click the [Clor Correction] button. • The threshold panel is displayed in the Color Correction dialog box. • You can also click on the [Image] menu and select [Color Correction] to open the Color Correction dialog box. Set the threshold. The value set with the slide bar is displayed here.
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Page 60: Film Correction - Focus Correction
Film Correction - Focus Correction Film placed within a scanner may shift position to a small extent, throwing the focus out when scanning or previewing. To scan correctly, it may be necessary to adjust the focus. This can be accomplished manually or automatically. You are recommended to try auto focus first. - Page 61 To Select Focus Click on the [Film] menu and select the [Focus] option. The Manual Focus dialog box will appear. Click the [Auto Focus] button to select automatic image focus. If you want to select manual focus, click the [Manual Focus] button, then adjust the focus manually.
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Page 62: Film Correction - Exposure Adjustment
Film Correction — Exposure Adjustment Film is scanned by collecting the light that is passed through it. This makes it possible to adjust the brightness of the image by changing the amount of light (exposure) used to scan it. This is adjusted by changing the scan speed. With the Auto setting in Plug-in module FS, exposure adjustment is automatic. - Page 63 Procedure Click on the [Film] menu and select [Exposure]. • The Exposure Setting dialog box will appear. Adjust the exposure To select Auto, click the check box. These settings can be adjusted when Auto is not selected. Click the [OK] button. Hint •...
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Page 64: Auto Tone Correction (Colorsync™)
To Activate the ColorSync™ Function Click on the [Image] menu and select the [ColorSync] option. Color correction will occur automatically. Auto tone correction requires some time to process. CANON gamma 1.5 monitor CANON gamma 1.8 monitor CANON gamma 2.1 monitor... -
Page 65: Saving / Recalling Settings
Saving / Recalling Settings The film type, scan mode and preference settings can be saved to a settings file and recalled for future processing. The user may freely assign a name to the settings file. It is convenient to save frequently used settings to a file. Hint In addition to settings, the settings file may also be used to store preview images. - Page 66 To Recall a Settings File Click on the [Setting File] menu in the control panel and select the [Load] option. Specify the file to open. Click on the [Open] button. All the control panel settings saved in the selected settings file are enabled and replace the current settings.
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Page 67: Editing Scanned Images
Editing Scanned Images Scanned images can be edited as required using Photoshop. In this example, we provide a simple demonstration of how to use the filter functions of Kai’s Power Tools module for Photoshop. For details about the editing methods, see the Photoshop electronic manual. -
Page 68: Appendices
S T E P Appendices Troubleshooting Error Messages List of Film Types Glossary Index Customer Support Help Desk Specifications System Requirements Supported Computers: Macintosh or Power Macintosh computers equipped with a CD-ROM drive and hard disk drive. Memory Requirements: 12 MB System Software: System 7.1 or later Supported Scanners:... -
Page 69: Troubleshooting
Solution 5: The threshold setting for Plug-in module FS may be set to high. Try lowering the threshold setting. Refer to Color Correction - Threshold 58). A P P E N D I C E S Canon Customer Help Support (p. 12) and reinstall the soft- 50). - Page 70 Problem: The “Insufficient Memory” error message appears when scanning. Solution 1: Select the smallest possible area and rescan. Solution 2: Lower the resolution and magnification settings for the output device to the lowest possible values Solution 3: Close all application programs except Photoshop and rescan. Problem: Clicking the [Scan] button fails to initiate a scan.
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Page 71: Error Messages
• The lamp is burnt • Contact your nearest out. Customer Support Help • Another error has • Note down the Sense Code, occurred. Additional Sense Code and error message and contact the nearest tomer Support Help Canon desk. Canon Cus- desk. -
Page 72: List Of Film Types <2700F Only
List of Film Types <2700F only> 35 mm Film Film Manufacturer Fuji Kodak Konica AGFA IX240 Film Film Manufacturer Fuji Kodak Konica AGFA A P P E N D I C E S Film HG100 HG400 REALA REALA ACE SUPER G100 SUPER G200 SUPER G400 SUPER ACE G100... -
Page 73: Glossary
Glossary 12-bit grayscale image An image which can display 4,096 gradations over the range of white, gray, and black. However, there is no difference in appearance between a 12-bit grayscale image and an 8-bit grayscale image on the screen. 24-bit color image An image which can display 256 gradations (8 bits x 3) for each RGB color for a total of 16.7 million colors (256 x 256 x 256). -
Page 74: Negative Film
IX240 Film IX240 film, also referred to as APS film, is film which meets APS standards. APS means “Advanced Photo System”. The width of this film is 24 mm and the image size is 17 x 30 mm. This is a miniature film in comparison with the popular 35 mm film. -
Page 75: Index (A - F)
Index (A - F) Symbols [180˚ Clockwise Rotation] button [90˚ Clockwise Rotation] button 5, 42 [90˚ Counterclockwise Rotation] button [Auto Correction] button 5, 49 [Browser] button 5, 9, 35 [Color Correction] button 5, 49 [Eject] button [Flip] button [Preview] button 5, 8, 19 [Reverse] button [Scan] button... -
Page 76: Index (G - S)
Index (G - S) Gamma Gamma correction Gamma value Glossary Hardware Highlights Histogram 46, 48 Histogram function Histogram tab Image file Installing Plug-in module FS IX240 film 73, 74 List of film types Magnification Manipulation function Manual focus Memory Menu bar Negative film Operating environment Output device... -
Page 77: Index (T - Z)
While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. Canon Inc. reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described within this guide at any time without prior notice. -
Page 78: Canon Customer Support Help Desk
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