Chapter 10 - Performing A Preview Or Final Scan; The Scan Controls; The Preview Button; The Scan Button - Nikon Scanners Software Reference Manual

Chapter 10
Performing a Preview or Final Scan
There are two types of scans, the preview scan and the final scan. Note that only
the final scan creates a disk file you can use in other applications.
This chapter will cover the controls for performing a basic preview or final scan.
The chapters following will cover in detail the specific scanner controls affecting the pre-
view and final scans.

The Scan Controls

There are three controls directly related to performing a scan. First, the P
button, used to initiate a preview scan. Second, the S
scan. And third, the C

The Preview Button

Clicking the mouse on the P
scanner to perform a preview scan. The preview scan enables you to see the film image
on the screen and carry out any adjustments before the final scan is performed. The
preview scan contains the entire film area.
Figure 10.1 The P

The Scan Button

Clicking the mouse on the S
to perform a final scan.
Figure 10.2 The S

The Abort Keystroke

Macintosh: You can abort a preview or final scan at any time by holding down
the "ð" key and striking the period "." key, as seen in Figure 10.3.
Software Reference for Scanners
Performing a Preview or Final Scan
command, which is used to halt a scan that is in progress.
ANCEL
button, shown in Figure 10.1, causes the
REVIEW
scan button – Macintosh and Windows.
REVIEW
button, shown in Figure 10.2, causes Coolscan
CAN
button – Macintosh and Windows.
CAN
button, used to initiate a final
CAN
REVIEW
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