Microtek ArtixScan 120tf Reference Manual
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- Page 1 ScanWizard Pro TX Reference Manual Contents • Introduction • The Preview Window • The Settings Window • Advanced Image Correction Tools • The Information Window • The Job Panel Window...
- Page 2 Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX Reference Manual for Windows & Mac OS...
- Page 3 Important Documents that you scan may be protected under copyright law. The unauthorized use of such documents could be a violation of the rights of the copyright holder. Microtek bears no responsibility for the unauthorized use of copyrighted materials. To obtain optimal results from the Microtek scanning software and user's manual, you should be familiar with such Windows concepts as pointing, clicking, dragging, and selecting from menus and dialog boxed.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ScanWizard Pro TX: The Interface ................. 2 Launching ScanWizard Pro TX ................3 Using the Scan mode ..................3 Using the Batch mode ..................3 Exiting from ScanWizard Pro TX ................4 The Preview Window The File Menu ......................6 The Working Folder Concept ................ - Page 5 Cursor Auxiliary Lines ..................25 Prescan Setup ....................26 Monitor Gamma Setup (PC only) ..............27 Invert ........................28 Retain Scan Module after Scan (Mac only) ..........29 More ........................29 Keep Overview Image (PC only) ..............30 Smoked Glass Background ................ 30 Warn if No Holder is Inserted ..............
- Page 6 Prescan button ....................46 Scan button ......................47 Rulers, Unit of Measurement ................. 48 Preview Area ......................49 Auxiliary information and Handy buttons ............50 Prescan image resolution ................50 Zoom in/out scale ....................50 Zoom-in ........................ 50 Zoom-out ......................50 Toggle for momentary flashing of White and Black Markers ....
- Page 7 Advanced Image Correction Tools The LCH Color Model ....................68 AIC Tools in LCH vs Native Color Mode ............... 69 AIC Tools and your Image Type ................70 Workflow for Optimizing Images ................71 Accessing the AIC Tools ..................73 Elements of the Advanced Image Correction screen ........
- Page 8 The Information Window Mouse Pointer Position ..................106 Color Input Meter ....................107 Color Output Meter ....................107 Color Meter Options ....................108 Sample Display Area ....................108 Creating Color Tag Windows ................109 The Job Panel Window Image type list box ....................112 Thumbnails of overview images ................
- Page 9 B: Kodak Color Management System KCMS Overview ....................... 124 Some Background Information ..............124 The Idea Behind Color Management ............124 How Color Management Works ..............125 How CMS Translates between Devices ............. 125 What are Device Color Profiles ..............126 Where Do Color Profiles Come From? ............
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Page 10: Introduction
Introduction This reference manual describes the various commands and features found in the ScanWizard Pro TX scanning software for Macintosh. The reference information is organized in four parts, corresponding to the four major windows of the program: • • • • • Preview window Preview window Preview window Preview window... -
Page 11: Scanwizard Pro Tx: The Interface
Settings window contains the scanning provides functions for managing scan jobs parameters for the output image. It also provides the advanced image correction AIC tools for image editing in the scan stage. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 12: Launching Scanwizard Pro Tx
ScanWizard Pro TX folder. You can also start the program from the Apple menu. PC users: Click on the ScanWizard Pro TX program icon on your desktop or go to the Start menu|Program|Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX|Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX 6.0. Reference: The Preview window... -
Page 13: Exiting From Scanwizard Pro Tx
PC users: Close Close Close button at top-right corner of the Pr Pr Pr Pr Preview eview eview PC users: PC users: PC users: Click on the Close Close eview eview window. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 14: The Preview Window
The Preview Window The Preview Preview Preview Preview window is the primary window of ScanWizard Pro TX. Preview Prescan button: Prescan Frame Option: Scan button: Starts Previews a high- When this option is set to the scanning resolution image of the “Scan Frame,”... -
Page 15: The File Menu
The accumulated settings are then retrieved and loaded into ScanWizard Pro TX, and auto-applied to a new set of originals (of the same type) during subsequent scanning sessions. This saves your time from performing needless repetitive adjustments. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 16: New Working Folder
New Working Folder This command creates a new working folder where a new set of custom image settings is saved. To create a new working folder: 1. Choose New Working Folder from the File menu. 2. When the browser dialog box appears, create a new folder name in the edit box. -
Page 17: Show Current Working Folder Path
To show the current working folder: Choose Show Current Working folder Path from the File menu. Quit This command lets you exit ScanWizard Pro TX. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 18: The Scanner Menu
The Scanner Menu (Macintosh) (Windows) The Scanner Menu lets you: • Show your scanner model or select a scanner if you have multiple scanners • Get information about your scanner • Get scanner information on the SCSI/USB chain • Easily manage the scanners being used by your system (Macintosh only) •... -
Page 19: Current Scanner Info
SCSI devices are button to update shown with their (Macintosh) information or mount corresponding a SCSI device if it's SCSI ID numbers not showing in the dialog box Select your interface card here (Windows) Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 20: Scanner Driver Manager (Macintosh Only)
Scanner Driver Manager (Macintosh only) The Scanner Driver Manager keeps track of the scanners being used on your system and their corresponding bus/ID numbers. By keeping a record of this information, the Scanner Driver Manager allows ScanWizard Pro TX to start up faster, as searching for devices from other buses is no longer required. - Page 21 Find Scanners looks through all the buses and does a more thorough search of the system before giving you the results. Scanner Probe button See Scanner Probe command in the previous section. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC...
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Page 22: Scanner Control
Scanner Control The film scanner provides an energy-saving feature whereby the scanning lamp switches to power-saving mode when the scanner remains idle for a defined period of time. It will revert to full power mode as soon as the Overview, Prescan, or Scan/Batch button is clicked. -
Page 23: The View Menu
Job Panel window instead of making it from the View menu. Clicking directly on any of the multiple overview images in the Job Panel will also display its corresponding prescan image in the main Preview window. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 24: Zoom In/Out
Zoom In/Out These commands allow you to magnify (Zoom In) or reduce (Zoom Out) the prescan or scanned image in the Preview window. Alternatively, you can use the magnifying glass tool in the Preview window's Toolbar or use the Handy buttons at the bottom of the Preview window to accomplish the same effect. -
Page 25: Bring Settings Window To Front
Low Value (black point) Marker, and a black circle in the middle represents the High Value (white point) Marker. About (Macintosh only) This command displays the ScanWizard Pro TX splash screen and shows the program's version number. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 26: The Preferences Menu
The Preferences Menu (Macintosh) (Windows) The Preferences menu lets you: • Choose the correct scan material • Choose the correct film size (for 6 x 9 cm film supported scanner only) • Specify color matching parameters • Set up White/black points •... -
Page 27: Film Size
This command allows you to select the correct film size for 6 x 9 cm film supported scanners (e.g., ArtixScan 120tf). If your scanner does not support scanning 6 x 9 cm film, the Film Size command will not display. -
Page 28: Color Matching Setup
Color Matching Setup Color Matching is an important feature of ScanWizard Pro TX that ensures consistent color — from the initial input stage when an image is captured by the scanner, to the final output stage when the image is output to your monitor or printer through either the Kodak CMS with ICC profile standard or Apple ColorSync™... - Page 29 NOTE : : : : : If your monitor type is not listed, select Generic P22 or Generic EBU. These two profiles are compatible with most monitors. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC...
- Page 30 Native Mode RGB color matching This option is available only for Native color space mode. This check box should generally be checked unless you want to scan raw color data, in which case you lose the compensatory effects of the Color Matching System. Take note that it is not desirable to scan in raw data and then perform data conversion, which will not generate the correct CMS effect.
- Page 31 This command displays basic profile information for the current selected devices. Refresh (PC only) Clicking on the Refresh button updates the ICC profiles that have been stored in \Windows\System\ color and \Windows\System32\color folder. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC...
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Page 32: White/Black Points Setup
White/Black Points Setup The white point is a reference point that specifies the lightest area in an image, while the black point is the darkest reference area. Likewise, black point is the darkest reference area. This command provides you with an advanced setup control for the clipping points of the white and black points of your scan jobs, as well as determining the output levels for the white/black points on your printer. -
Page 33: Output Levels Tab
Preview check box (Mac Mac) / click the Preview button (PC PC). Be sure the whole preview image on the Preview window is visible when previewing the new locations of the markers. (Macintosh) (Windows) Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 34: Cursor Auxiliary Lines
Cursor Auxiliary Lines This command allows you to add and show (or hide) horizontal or vertical (or both) auxiliary grid lines to your scan frame cursor. It assists you in determining the precise measurement and position of your scan frame relative to the ruler. Mac users: Mac users: Mac users:... -
Page 35: Prescan Setup
If this box is checked, all prescanned images from the current session are retained in the Preview window when you exit ScanWizard Pro TX. The images will remain available in the Preview window the next time you launch the program. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 36: Monitor Gamma Setup (Pc Only)
Prescan Image Margin This option allows you to specify how wide or narrow the margin around the scan frame is for the prescan image. Options are: Minimal, Small, Medium, and Large. Smaller margins give you more room to capture the preview image, while larger margins will allow you to have more room to expand your scan frame. -
Page 37: Invert
255 is changed to 0, and a pixel with a value of 5 is changed to 250. To use this feature: Choose the Invert command in the Preferences menu. A check mark is shown before the command when it is enabled. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 38: Retain Scan Module After Scan (Mac Only)
Retain Scan Module after Scan (Mac only) This command allows you to keep the ScanWizard Pro TX interface running after scanning is completed and the image delivered to your image-editing software. This way, you do not have to go back to the File-Acquire process to start ScanWizard Pro TX all over again. -
Page 39: Keep Overview Image (Pc Only)
If checked, a warning message will display whenever you try to do an overview, prescan, or scan image with the film or slide holder not inserted or improperly inserted into the scanner. If unchecked, the message does not appear. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 40: Auto Focus For Final Scan
Auto Focus for Final Scan If this box is checked, the final scan process will include the Auto Focus function before the actual scan is carried out. With Auto Focus, the final scan will look clear and sharper. However, this may slow down the final scan process. Auto Overview If checked, your scanner automatically performs a full overview of all your originals when ScanWizard Pro TX is launched, and shows the overview images... - Page 41 Quality (Multiple Sampling: None) option. Then choose the number of lines you wish to be sampled when the scanner performs final scanning from the secondary menu. Available options are 2, 4, 8, and 16 lines. Choose None if multiple sampling is not required. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC...
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Page 42: Interpolation Mode
Interpolation Mode Interpolation mode controls the way ScanWizard Pro TX interpolates (either expands or shrinks) image data. Interpolation always occurs when the scan resolution you select is different from the scanner's optical resolution. The trade-off is speed (Nearest Neighbor) vs. quality (Bi-Linear). The Speed option supports faster scanning at fair image quality;... -
Page 43: Scratch Directory (Mac Only)
Correction (AIC) tools normally available from the Settings window. Note that corresponding short-cut keys for each tool are also provided in the above menu. See the section on the Settings window of this manual for the detailed information of each AIC tool. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 44: The Help Menu
The Help Menu Macintosh Windows The Help menu lets you access on-line help for ScanWizard Pro TX and the Microtek web site. The contents of this menu may vary and will depend on your scanner package. Reference: The Preview Window... -
Page 45: The Toolbar
The Toolbar Scan Frame Zoom Pane Tag Windows Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 46: Scan Frame Tool
Scan Frame tool The Scan Frame tool lets you select an area from the prescan image for another prescan or a final scan. You can only create one scan frame at a time. When a new scan frame is created, the previous one is deleted. Click arrow for prescan frame options Drag corner or border to resize scan frame... - Page 47 Observe that the adjustment made of the scan frame from the Preview window will be proportionally reflected in the corresponding thumbnail scan frame in the Job Panel window. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC...
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Page 48: Zoom Tool
Zoom tool The Zoom tool lets you zoom in (magnify) and zoom out (shrink) your view of the image. Only your view of the preview image is changed; the actual size of the image remains unaffected. Each click of the zoom tool (magnifying glass) pointer magnifies or reduces the image display by a factor of 2. -
Page 49: Pane Tool
1. Click on the Pane tool and point to the image. Observe the pointer turning into a hand pointer. 2. Click and hold on the image, then drag out the hidden portion of the image you want to view. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 50: Dropper Tool
Dropper tool The Dropper tool is actually a 3-in-1 tool. It consists of the Tag Windows tool, Black Eyedropper tool and White Eyedropper tool. The Tag Windows tool provides pixel information at the pointer position on the prescan image. With the pixel information, the Tag Windows tool allows you to further adjust the Black (shadow) point, White (highlight) point, and color cast (LCH mode only) directly on the image (instead of making the adjustments from the AIC tools in... -
Page 51: The Tag Window Tool
To close individual tag windows, click the Close box on the top-right corner of the tag window. To close all tag windows simultaneously, hold down the Shift key, then click the Close box of any of the tag window. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 52: Adjusting Shadow & Highlight With Magic Diamonds
Adjusting shadow & highlight with Magic Diamonds • To set the shadow (black) point on the prescan image, click the Dropper tool from the Toolbar, then click on the selected black point in the image. When the Tag Windows tool appears, click the Black Magic Diamond. •... -
Page 53: Adjusting Shadow & Highlight With White & Black Eyedropper Tools
For more details, refer to the Information Window section of the manual. Color Meter/pixel sample preview size Options button Color Meter Display for LCH Pixel graphic preview with a sample box focusing on 3x3 pixels Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 54: To Restore Original Settings
To restore original settings To cancel made by the Dropper tools to the prescan image and restore settings to the original, click on the “Reset” button (adjacent to the Magic Diamonds). When the Reset option list displays, choose which adjustments (White/Black Points or Color Cast) you want to restore. -
Page 55: Overview, Prescan, Scan
Frame prescanning or prescan the area enclosed by the scan frame only. To choose, click on the arrowhead in the Prescan button to display option. The selected Scan Frame setting is applicable towards the final scan. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 56: Scan Button
Scan button The Scan button scans the images on your scanner and delivers the images to your image-editing software or files. Only those images that have been checked in the Job Panel window are scanned. By default all default originals are checked for scanning. However, empty frames in a slide or filmstrip holder are not included. -
Page 57: Rulers, Unit Of Measurement
Settings window. Select the unit of measurement for the rulers either from the Settings window or the Preview window. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 58: Preview Area
Preview Area The preview area is where the prescan image appears. You can zoom in the size of the preview area to see more details of your image. Take note of the following: • When you perform an overview, the overview images are displayed in the Job Panel window in thumbnail size. -
Page 59: Auxiliary Information And Handy Buttons
Black marker (showing the shadow point of the image) are shown. When you have difficulty locating the markers from the image, clicking on the Flasher icon will make the markers flash for a few seconds to catch your attention. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 60: The Settings Window
The Settings Window The Settings window contains the parameters for outputting your scanned image for the current scan job and includes the advanced image correction tools of the program. Elements of the Settings window A. Current scan job B. Scan job image type C. - Page 61 G. Unit of measurement This lets you choose your desired unit of measurement, which will then be reflected in the rulers alongside the Preview window. Choose from inch, cm, mm, point, pica, or pixel. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC...
- Page 62 H. Transform This lets you rotate the preview image at increments of 90° and flip vertically or horizontally to achieve a mirror effect. I. Scanner Profile This lets you select different ICC scanner profiles for your scan job. J. Image Category select predefined adjustments for a specific type of image matching your original.
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Page 63: Job
Panel window, will show you your current selected scan job. The current scan job will always appear in the Settings window and Job Panel window. If prescanned, it will also display in the Preview window Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 64: Type
ScanWizard Pro TX offers standard RGB and 48-bit RGB color selection, with the 48-bit option available for the Artix line of scanners and other Microtek professional pre-press scanners. -
Page 65: Web/Internet Colors
Black-and-White Diffusion This is a single-bit black-and-white image dithered with error diffusion. The black and white pixels are arranged in a way as to “fool” the eye into seeing gray. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 66: Resolution Settings
Resolution settings The settings related to resolution include the resolution box, the resolution list box, and the resolution unit. Resolution is the sampling of image pixels per measurement unit or the amount of pixel information stored in an image. Together, the image resolution and dimensions determine the file size of the image, which is measured in kilobytes (KB) or megabytes (MB). -
Page 67: Resolution Unit
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Page 68: Scan Frame And Related Settings
Scan Frame and related settings These settings allow you to adjust the various factors that affect your image, including the width and height of your image when it is first scanned (Scan Frame setting), the Scaling factor (how big or how small the resulting scanned image will be), and the dimensions of the image when it is output (Output setting). -
Page 69: Scaling Setting
For instance, if your resolution is 100, your scaling becomes 99 (instead of a full 100), because that is the closest scaling equivalent, given the resolution value. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 70: Output Settings
Output settings The Output settings (width and height) represent the dimensions of the image when it is output (to either monitor or printer). If the size of the image to be output is different from the size of the original source image, adjust the scaling percentage, or manually increase / decrease the output values accordingly. -
Page 71: Scan Frame Options
• When an illegal value is entered (e.g., the input width exceeds the scan frame size), the value will appear in red as a flag or warning indicating an out-of-range value. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 72: Transform
Transform The Transform command allows you to rotate (at 90-degree increments) and / or flip (horizontally or vertically) the image . The Transform command will take effect both in the Preview scan image and Job Panel windows. To use the Transform command: 1. -
Page 73: Scanner Profile
To select your custom scanner profile, click the drop-down menu arrow located to the right of the Scanner Profile button. To create a scanner profile, use the Microtek Scanner ICC Profile (MSP) program which is also bundled with your software package. For more details on how to use MSP, refer to the MSP documentation. -
Page 74: Image Category
Image Category ScanWizard Pro TX provides several predefined image categories that can help improve your output image close to your desired quality. To select the correct image category for your original, go to the Settings window and choose the option you wish from the Image Category menu. - Page 75 The same original did not fare as well when it corresponds most closely to your original to was assigned the Standard image category obtain optimal results. (too bright overall, not enough contrast), Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC...
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Page 76: Advanced Image Correction Tools
Advanced Image Correction Tools The Advanced Image Correction (AIC) tools are integral part of ScanWizard Pro TX. With the AIC tools, you can adjust or enhance images right from within ScanWizard Pro TX and preview the changes to your image before the final scan. -
Page 77: The Lch Color Model
• The chroma (saturation) for each hue increases from the center of the sphere outward, with the most saturated colors lying on the edge of the sphere. • The brightness values increase from the bottom of the model to the top. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 78: Aic Tools In Lch Vs Native Color Mode
AIC Tools in LCH vs Native Color Mode ScanWizard Pro TX lets you choose the color space in which you wish to edit and work with color images. • Select LCH mode if you wish to edit or correct images in terms of color perception according to the human eye, based on the properties of Light- ness, Chroma, and Hue. -
Page 79: Aic Tools And Your Image Type
ü Brightness & Contrast Native mode only ü Color Correction Native mode only If output image type is Line art, Gradation tool becomes the “ Threshold” tool. * * * * * Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 80: Workflow For Optimizing Images
Workflow for Optimizing Images To prepare and optimize your images for the final scan, we recommend the use of the Advanced Image Correction tools in the sequence that they appear in the Settings window. Following this order will significantly influence the overall quality of your images. - Page 81 Gradation, Color Cast, Saturation, and Selective Color tools (#3 to #6) will not be available. The Brightness / Contrast and Color Correction tools are offered in their place. The Brightness / Contrast and Color Correction tools are offered in the Native color mode Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC...
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Page 82: Accessing The Aic Tools
Accessing the AIC Tools 1. To access an AIC tool, click a particular tool in the Settings window or choose its counterpart in the Correction menu in the Preview window. 2. After clicking a tool, the AIC dialog box appears. The elements of the AIC dialog box are explained in the next section. -
Page 83: Elements Of The Advanced Image Correction Screen
Preview window prescan image. If unchecked, changes are seen only after 7 Action Buttons: These carry out a you close the AIC dialog box. specific action. See the next section for more details. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 84: The Action Buttons And User-Defined Settings
The Action Buttons and User-Defined Settings The Action Buttons Default button This button restores all settings to their default ScanWizard Pro TX values. Revert button This button cancels out the changes that were made with the current image- enhancement tool. This means that if you used several AIC tools, Revert cancels the effect of only the last used (or current) tool, and preserves the effects of the other preceding tools. -
Page 85: Add To Menu Button
AIC dialog box. OK button This button applies to the current scan job whatever image enhancements you have performed, and then closes the AIC dialog box. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 86: The Reset Button
The Reset button This button brings up the Reset dialog box, where you can specify which AIC setting you wish to reset by checking its corresponding AIC check box. When you click the Reset button, the checked AIC settings are restored to their default values. -
Page 87: Loading/Retrieving User-Defined Aic Settings
Settings window, then choose Remove Settings from the menu. When a dialog box appears like the one below, select the particular setting to be removed, then click Remove in the dialog box. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 88: Dynamic Range Tool
Dynamic Range tool The Dynamic Range tool is used to set the density capture range of the scanner and displays the density distribution (histogram) of the image to be scanned. The Auto range (default) feature automatically determines the Dmin (minimum density, lightest tone) and Dmax (maximum density, darkest tone) of the image, and sets the scanner capture range. -
Page 89: Eyedropper Tools
• To define the Dmin (lightest tone) setting, use the White Eyedropper tool. Enable this check box to show the adjustment effect on the prescan image White Eyedropper for Dmin settings Black Eyedropper for Dmax settings Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 90: White & Black Points Tool (Lch Color Mode)
White & Black Points tool (LCH color mode) The White & Black Points tool is used to change the shadow and highlight points of an image. (See note on next page for additional descriptions.) By using this tool, you can manipulate an image to either bring out the highlights in a very dark image, or bring out more of the shadows in a very light image. -
Page 91: Eyedropper Tools
(mapped to the Minimum Output Level), while the highlight point is defined as the lightness value “ L” that is output as white (mapped to the Maximum Output Level). The default values of the Minimum Output Level and Maximum Output Level are L=5.0 and L=95.0, respectively. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 92: The W&B Points Dialog Box In Native Color Mode
The W&B Points dialog box in Native color mode Select the individual channel (red, green, or blue) that you wish to control. In Native color mode, the White & Black Points dialog box allows you to modify the histogram in your RGB channel. Channels can be modified individually or collectively (when you select “All”) in the Channel box. -
Page 93: Gradation Tool
Contrast in an image can be seen by the angle of the line. The steeper the slope, the higher the contrast. The closer the line is to horizontal, the lower the contrast. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 94: The Gradation Dialog Box
The Gradation dialog box Choose the method to display the Gradation curve. Default is Curve. Alternate methods are Line and Gamma. Click Auto to let ScanWizard Pro TX calculate the Gradation setting automatically. Coordinates of pointer position within the grid See next Section for Eyedropper tool details... - Page 95 Dragging points on the curve to a Gamma value below 1.00 will add shadows to light tones Instead of dragging the Gamma handle, you can also enter directly the appropriate Gamma value in the edit box. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC...
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Page 96: Eyedropper Tool (Mac Only)
Eyedropper tool (Mac only) You can also use the Black and White Eyedropper tools to define the Saturation Range. To do this: Click the Eyedropper tools in the Gradation dialog box. Then move to the thumbnail image in the dialog box or to the preview image in the Preview window, and choose the setting for your high chroma and low chroma range. -
Page 97: Color Cast Tool
Color (Hue or Chroma) Conversely, move the Handle handles in the color box and see how the values change in the edit boxes. Color Cast Eyedropper. See next page for details. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 98: Eyedropper Tool
Eyedropper tool It is more convenient to use the Color Cast Eyedropper tool in removing or a adding color cast. For Mac Click the Color Cast Neutral Eyedropper in the Color Cast dialog box. Then move to the thumbnail in the dialog box or the preview image in the Preview window, and pick the color cast to be added or removed directly from the image. -
Page 99: Saturation Tool
Drag the curve above the default Coordinate diagonal line to increase information of the saturation. Drag the curve below mouse pointer the default diagonal line to position on the desaturate color into gray levels. grid Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 100: Selective Color Tool
Selective Color tool The Selective Color tool is used to perform color correction to a specific color range without altering the other colors in an image. This is done either to increase the visual impact of a color or to completely change the relationship of the targeted color to the other colors in the image. -
Page 101: How To Use The Selective Color Tool
Point on the radius of the sector. When the pointer changes to a Hand pointer, drag the radius to resize the sector. • Enter directly the numerical values in the “Delta C” and “Delta H” edit boxes. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... - Page 102 To adjust the lightness of the From value, drag this arrow along the slider. The value of the slider is the Selected From color same as the value shown in the “ From L” edit box. is enclosed in a Be sure the sector with a hollow From element on...
- Page 103 • Entering directly the LCH To values in the T T T T T o o o o o LCH edit boxes. Observe the To on top of LCH edit box being underscored ( To ). Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC...
- Page 104 b) Select a To color with one of the following methods: • For MAC - For MAC - For MAC - Click the left right Eyedropper tool and pinpoint the To For MAC - For MAC - color you wish to alter directly from the prescan image. For PC - For PC - For PC -...
- Page 105 Then proceed to set the From and To settings as they are done under the LCH mode. Note that as you manipulate colors in CMYK/RGB mode, changes on the color settings will be reflected in the LCH From and To edit boxes. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC...
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Page 106: Tone Curve Tool
Tone Curve tool The Tone Curve tool is used to adjust the tonal distribution of each channel of an image. It functions very much like the Gradation tool, except that it provides additional functions to allow separate adjustments of the tones in each RGB or CMYK channel, depending on the image type. - Page 107 Gamma value in the edit box. Dragging points on the curve to a Gamma value above 1.00, will lighten the dark tones. Dragging points on the curve to a Gamma value below 1.00 will darken the light tones Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC...
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Page 108: Filter Tool
Filter tool The Filter tool is used to apply special effects to your images. Several filters are provided in ScanWizard Pro TX, including Blur/Blur More, Sharpen/Sharpen More, Emboss, Edge Enhancement, Gaussian Blur, and Unsharp Masking. Keep in mind that the appearance of the image in the preview window and how it is affected by a filter is dependent on the resolution of the image. -
Page 109: Blur Filters
Both Sharpen and Sharpen More filters improve clarity, with the Sharpen More filter having a stronger sharpening effect than the Sharpen filter. Original Sharpen Sharpen More Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 110: Edge Enhancement Filter
Edge Enhancement filter The Edge Enhancement filter gives greater contrast to edges. The filter can do this because edges are areas in an image where gray or color levels change abruptly. It is best to use this tool for improving geometrical contoured shapes. Original Edge Enhancement Emboss filter... -
Page 111: Unsharp Masking (Usm) Filter
If both values Light & Dark parameters are 0, Unsharp Masking is disabled Original Unsharp Masking 3x3 mask Unsharp Masking 5x5 mask size size Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 112: Gaussian Blur Filter
Gaussian Blur filter The Gaussian Blur is used to blur or defocus an area of the image where significant color transitions occur or where noise exists, and the filter produces a hazy effect. “Gaussian” refers to the bell-shaped curve that is generated when this filter adjusts the color values of the affected pixels. -
Page 113: Brightness And Contrast Tool (Native Color Mode Only)
• Contrast: The Contrast control lets you change the contrast setting. Too much contrast can make an image look like a photocopy of a picture with little or no gray shades. Too little contrast can make an image look dull and flat. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 114: Color Correction Tool (Native Color Mode Only)
Color Correction tool (Native Color Mode only) The Color Correction tool changes the hue and saturation of an image. You can also add a color cast to an image by simply moving the pointer to a particular place on the Wheel, or you can remove an unwanted color cast by moving the pointer to a complementary color to balance out the tones. -
Page 115: The Information Window
Mouse Pointer Position Displays the position of the mouse cursor on the X (horizontal) and Y (vertical) axis on the prescan image, based on the unit of measurement chosen for your ruler. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 116: Color Input Meter
Color Input Meter This displays the input (density) pixel values at the specific X/Y location. Take note of the following: • For all color image types (RGB, CMYK, or Lab), the density values of the raw image are displayed. • For grayscale images, the gray (K) channel is displayed. •... -
Page 117: Color Meter Options
This shows a pixelized display of the area surrounding the mouse pointer position. The size of the sample area is as defined in the selection made in the Color Meter Options (discussed above). Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 118: Creating Color Tag Windows
Creating Color Tag Windows Tag windows are used to isolate and identify precise colors in a given image, providing a visible and retrievable record of color values. With the use of the Tag Windows tool, ScanWizard Pro TX lets you pinpoint and “tag” the color on the image, showing you the original or “Before”... - Page 119 • To remove a color cast, click on the part of the image where the neutral color cast is, then click the RGB diamond in the Tag window. Tag windows tool Tag window Magic Diamonds Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC...
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Page 120: The Job Panel Window
The Job Panel Window The Job Panel Window display the overview images of your scan jobs. By definition, a scan job contains the following elements: a set of scanning parameters (shown in the Settings window); a scan frame (shown in the Preview window);... -
Page 121: Image Type List Box
Check Check Check Check Check Button Button Button Button Button: Use this button to check (or uncheck) all selected thumbnails in the Job Panel window. Check thumbnails will be scanned. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX for Mac & PC... -
Page 122: Selecting Multiple Scan Jobs
Selecting Multiple Scan Jobs The Select All and Check buttons at the bottom of the Job Panel Window are used for multiple prescanning and scanning respectively of all available scan jobs. To check and uncheck the check boxes all together, click on Select All button and click the Check button to toggle between check and uncheck. -
Page 123: Appendix
Appendix The following information can be found in this appendix: A Color Matching for Advanced Users Color Matching for Advanced Users Color Matching for Advanced Users Color Matching for Advanced Users Color Matching for Advanced Users B Kodak Color Management System Kodak Color Management System Kodak Color Management System Kodak Color Management System... -
Page 124: For Macintosh Users
Appendix A: Color Matching for Advanced Users This section contains important information on how to achieve color matching across your devices. If you need more details on ColorSync or any of the third- party application programs discussed in this section, refer to the respective user guides of those programs. -
Page 125: Using Images In Third-Party Applications
After selecting your monitor profile, you will see the profile changed in the ColorSync Control Panel, as shown in the example below. Using images in third-party applications You should know if the image-editing or page-layout application you use to edit or process scanned images is ColorSync-savvy or not. -
Page 126: Using Non-Colorsync-Savvy Applications
• Check the Embed ICC destination profile in scan image check box. This feature will enable ScanWizard Pro TX to embed the ICC profile of the currently selected color space in the image data. The information will then be properly interpreted by Photoshop or any ColorSync-savvy application. -
Page 127: For Windows Users
For Windows users The ICC color profile of your monitor has to be calibrated in order to achieve optimum color display and color consistency between the scanner and your monitor. To accomplish this, you need to calibrate your monitor and create a profile with a third-party calibration program or hardware calibrator. -
Page 128: Icc Profile-Aware Vs. Non-Icc Profile-Aware Applications
5. Click the “Color Management” tab from the Display Properties dialog box. 6. Click the “Add…” button to add your monitor profile from the Profile List. 7. Select the monitor profile “Diamond Compatible 9300K G2.2”, and click “Set As Default” button. 8. -
Page 129: Color Matching Setup Using Icc Profile-Aware Applications
Color Matching Setup using ICC Profile-Aware applications When using an ICC Profile-Aware application (Adobe Photoshop 5.0 or later is a good example), you need to perform the following in the Color Matching Setup dialog box of ScanWizard Pro TX: : : : : 1. -
Page 130: Color Matching Setup Using Non-Icc Profile-Aware Applications
NOTE : Checking this check box will ensure that the scanned images displayed in Photoshop match the preview images shown in the Preview window of ScanWizard Pro Color Matching Setup using non-ICC Profile-Aware applications When a third-party application is non-ICC profile-aware (Adobe Photoshop 4.0 or earlier versions are typical examples), it means that the program is incapable of reading nor processing embedded ICC profile information. -
Page 131: Color Matching Setup Dialog Button Functions
Color Matching Setup dialog button functions Add Profiles button Add Pr Add Pr ofiles ofiles The Add Pr Add Pr Add Profiles ofiles ofiles button is provided which will allow you to add additional ICC profiles that normally come with your device (e.g., display monitor or printer). You may add profiles when you cannot find the ICC profile for your device from those provided with the ScanWizard Pro TX. -
Page 132: B: Kodak Color Management System
Appendix B: Kodak Color Management System This appendix is copyrighted by, and licensed from, Eastman Kodak Company. KCMS Overview Some Background Information Everyone perceives colors differently. Even the same person’ s perception can be affected by different lighting conditions. Different devices (input, display, and output) also interpret and define color differently and simply can’t create the same gamut (or “range”) of colors. -
Page 133: How Color Management Works
How Color Management Works The aim of color management is to preserve true color information by making up for the differences in the way devices communicate color. Your CMS does this by using a scientifically designed system including: • A Color Matching Processor •... -
Page 134: What Are Device Color Profiles
When you print the image, the CMS again translates the image data from the monitor’ s RGB color space to the printer’ s CMYK color space—using the information about both devices as stored in their Color Profiles. So, although all of the devices in this example use different device dependent color spaces, the CMS is able to translate between them and produce accurate, predictable color. -
Page 135: A Word About Source And Destination
A Word about Source and Destination People often get confused about what is the “source” of an image and what is its “destination,” so let’ s clarify this. In general, the “source” of an image refers to where the image currently is, and the “destination”... -
Page 136: Controlling Ucr & Gcr
However, this is not the case with a Kodak CMS. Kodak has patented its composition technology. This technology takes the Source and Destination Profiles and composes them into a single color transforming profile. This technology adds significant improvement in the quality and performance of the Color Management System. -
Page 137: Ucr
Undercolor removal is the practice of removing quantities of yellow, magenta, and cyan ink from the dark neutral areas in a reproduction and replacing what was removed with an appropriate amount of black. Kodak implements UCR in its Color Profiles within a TAC constraint: CMY gets replaced by the maximum amount of K up to the TAC limit—so you get the highest possible density. -
Page 138: Gcr
Gray component replacement is a variation on undercolor removal. The theory is simple: Whenever amounts of cyan, magenta, and yellow are present in the same color, that color has a gray component. Some or all of this gray component can be printed with black ink while maintaining the original color appearances. In contrast to UCR, GCR involves a more general color replacement, with black being substituted over all colors. -
Page 139: Professional Cmyk Profiles Package
Professional CMYK Profiles Package What You Get with Professional CMYK Profiles Package “Professional CMYK Profiles” was developed for the serious professional, who is concerned about productivity, quality separations, and color fidelity. With “Professional CMYK Profiles”, you get six different UCR/GCR settings that conform to generic CMYK SWOP, Japanese Ink Standard, and Euroscale standards—Letting you select the best values for your printing conditions. -
Page 140: U.s. Cmyk Swop Printing Standards
U.S. CMYK SWOP PRINTING STANDARDS: Filename Profile Description Maximum TAC gncmyk02.pf Light GCR 260 UCR CMYK Light 260% US Negative Proofing gncmyk04.pf Light GCR 280 UCR CMYK Light 280% US Negative Proofing gncmyk08.pf Light GCR 320 UCR CMYK Light 320% US Negative Proofing gncmyk10.pf Light GCR 340 UCR CMYK... -
Page 141: Check With Your Service Provider
You read these settings as follows: • All TAC percentages have the maximum degree of UCR in order to attain the highest density blacks within that TAC limit. • A Light GCR means a small percentage of the possible gray component is replaced with black. -
Page 142: C: Available File Formats For "Scan To File" Function
Appendix C: Available File Formats for “Scan to File” Function” ScanWizard Pro TX’ s “Scan to File” features the batch-scanning function, allowing you to scan and save images in various file formats. Not all file formats are available for different image types, and you should select the proper file format with the image type that meets your requirements. - Page 143 For Windows users ü ü ü ü ü RGB Colors ü RGB Colors (48-bit) ü ü ü ü ü ü Gray Scale ü Gray Scale (16-bit) ü ü ü ü CMYK Colors ü Lab Colors Web/Internet Colors ü ü ü 256 Colors (Default) 256 Colors (Custom) ü...
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Page 144: D: Photoshop Color Settings
Appendix D: Photoshop Color Settings To ensure color consistency between Photoshop 5.0 (or later) and ScanWizard Pro TX, the color settings (CMS engines, ICC RGB monitor profile, and ICC CMYK printer profile) for both software programs should be identical. To set Photoshop color settings: 1. -
Page 145: Calibrating Your Monitor
Calibrating your monitor 1. Choose Start, Settings, and Control Panel. 2. Run Adobe Gamma Utility program. Load button 3. Click on the Load button to select the matched monitor ICC profile. Reference: Appendix... - Page 146 NOTE : : : : : Use a duplicate copy instead of the original profile to calibrate your monitor because Adobe Gamma utility will overwrite the original profile contents with that of Adobe when it is saved (it does not allow user to save as another profile). This is because the original profile (e.g.
- Page 147 4. Click on the Open button to load the selected profile. For more information of calibrating monitor, refer to the documentation that came with Photoshop. 5. Click on the OK button to save the calibrated ICC profile for your monitor. The saved ICC profile name is shown as the selected Monitor on RGB Setup dialog box.
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Page 148: Rgb Setup With Your Monitor Icc Profile
RGB Setup with your monitor ICC profile 1. Choose File, Color Settings, and RGB Setup. 2. Click on the Load button to select the ICC profile your have saved for your monitor. In this example, you should select “Copy of P22G18M7.ICM”. 3. -
Page 149: Cmyk Setup Information
CMYK setup information 1. Choose File, Color Settings, and CMYK Setup 2. For CMYK Model, select ICC. 3. At the ICC Options (Profile), choose the printer profile that you’ve selected in ScanWizard Pro TX. In this example, Light GCR 300 UCR CMYK Japan Std. Proofing is selected. -
Page 150: Profile Setup Information
Profile setup information To view your profile settings, - 1. Choose File, Color Settings, and Profile Setup. 2. At the Assumed Profiles (RGB), choose the ICC monitor profile you have selected in RGB Setup. In this example, it is “Copy of P22G18M7.ICM”. 3.
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