Microtek ScanMaker 5 User's Guide

User's Guidefor Windows

1-2 Microtek ScanWizard 5Standard & Advanced Control PanelsWho Should Use the Standard Control Panel?If you are new to the world of imag

6-22 Microtek ScanWizard 5Overview SetupSpecifies overview scanning speed options and the overview area for executingthe Overview command.Fas

Reference: The Preview Window 6-23Prescan SetupThis command allows you to set the parameters of scanning a prescan image.Major difference be

6-24 Microtek ScanWizard 5Monitor Gamma SetupThe Monitor Gamma Setup command lets you compensate linear intensity of themonitor, making them

Reference: The Preview Window 6-25InvertThis command creates a negative of an image. The Invert effect is applied to allscan jobs, not just

6-26 Microtek ScanWizard 5More commandThe More command lets you specify rarely used, miscellaneous parameters.Keep Overview ImageIf checked,

Reference: The Preview Window 6-27scan frame or applying image-correction controls. This way, the changes can beseen more clearly and stand

6-28 Microtek ScanWizard 5Working DirectoryLets you specify a place to store temporary working files (e.g., scan job files)during ScanWizard&

Reference: The Preview Window 6-29The Help MenuThe Help menu lets you access on-line help for ScanWizard 5-AdvancedControl Panel.The Help m

6-30 Microtek ScanWizard 5Magnify GlassFramePaneColor PickerThe Tool Buttons

Reference: The Preview Window 6-31Scan Frame toolThe Frame tool lets you create a scan frame or multiple scan frames in thepreview image, wh

Before You Begin 1-3Scanner ControlPower-SavingAn energy saving feature is built into recent scanners models, in which thescanning lamp switc

6-32 Microtek ScanWizard 5Scan Frame Keyboard ShortcutsTo get a better controls of scan frame settings, use Ctrl and Shift keys on yourkeybo

Reference: The Preview Window 6-33To use the Frame tool:1. Click on the Frame tool.2. Move the pointer (now a crossbar) to the preview image

6-34 Microtek ScanWizard 5Magnify Glass toolThe Magnify Glass tool enlarges your view of the preview image, allowing you toset the scan frame

Reference: The Preview Window 6-35Pane toolThe Pane tool lets you scroll through a preview image, allowing you to moveparts of the image int

6-36 Microtek ScanWizard 5Color Picker toolThe Color Picker tool allows you to sample color from an area in an image, alsouseful for designat

Reference: The Preview Window 6-37To change the sample size of the Color Picker:1. Open the Information window by choosing the Show Info Win

6-38 Microtek ScanWizard 5Action ButtonsThe Overview button scans a low resolution preview at a sizespecified in the Overview Setup command.T

Reference: The Preview Window 6-39RulersThe rulers on both sides of the preview window help you with operations thatneed precise measurement

6-40 Microtek ScanWizard 5Preview AreaThe preview area is where the preview image appears.The dimension of the preview area varies, depending

Reference: The Settings Window 6-41The Settings WindowThe Settings window contains the parameters for outputting your scannedimage for the cu

1-4 Microtek ScanWizard 5Define idle time interval forPower-Saving mode to takeeffect (60 minutes maximum)Uncheck this box todisable Power-S

6-42 Microtek ScanWizard 5Output Image ParametersThe Output Image Parameters include the various controls that determine howyour image is sca

Reference: The Settings Window 6-43• Customized 256 color option lets you select the attributes of indexed color.If this option is selected,

6-44 Microtek ScanWizard 5ResolutionResolution in the Settings window refers to the desired resolution for outputtingthe image to a device, s

Reference: The Settings Window 6-45Unit selectionThe unit of measurement for resolution is in ppi (pixel per inch) or lpi (lines perinch). Lp

6-46 Microtek ScanWizard 5Image Dimension controlsThese controls allow you to adjust the various factors that affect the image,including the

Reference: The Settings Window 6-474. The Unit of Measurement allows you to select your unit of measure. Theoptions include inch, centimeter

6-48 Microtek ScanWizard 5How to use the Input-Output dimensionsThe Input-Output dimensions consist of four edit boxes: Scan Frame width,Scan

Reference: The Settings Window 6-49Advanced Image Correction ToolsAvailable Image Correction EffectsScanWizard 5 automatically locates all def

6-50 Microtek ScanWizard 5Introducing the Image Correction toolsWith the image correction tools, you can adjust the characteristics of your i

Reference: The Settings Window 6-51The Action Buttons in the AIC dialog boxThe Action buttons in the AIC dialog box carry out a specific actio

Before You Begin 1-5Scanner InformationScanWizard 5 is constantly in touch with your scanner, monitoring the scanneravailability, serviceabi

6-52 Microtek ScanWizard 5The OK buttonClicking on this button will apply whatever Image Corrections you haveperformed on the current scan jo

Reference: The Settings Window 6-53The Revert buttonClicking on this button cancels out the changes you made with the currentimage correction

6-54 Microtek ScanWizard 5To retrieve user-defined AIC settingsFrom Settings window, select the AIC settings you have made from therespectiv

Reference: The Settings Window 6-55White/Black Points toolFor color and gray images, this tool allows you set white/black points; for line-art

6-56 Microtek ScanWizard 5SlidersIf you would like to set white/black points by yourself, then drag the Sliders toadjust Black and White poin

Reference: The Settings Window 6-57The Threshold dialog box (Line-art image)For line-art image, the White/Black point setting becomes as thres

6-58 Microtek ScanWizard 5Tone Curve toolThe Tone Curve tool lets you control the gamma, which measures the intensityaffecting the mid-level

Reference: The Settings Window 6-59Scan Original brightness value8-bit color/Gray 0 - 25510-bit color/Gray 0 - 102312-bit color/Gray 0 - 4095W

6-60 Microtek ScanWizard 5Sample images and their curvesHere, points along the curve havebeen moved up, so that pixels arelightened as they a

Reference: The Settings Window 6-61The Curve screenCurveThe Curve is a graphic representation of the gamma, showing scanner inputfrom dark on

1-6 Microtek ScanWizard 5ScanWizard 5 Help FeaturesOn-Line-Help from ScanWizard 5-StandardControl PanelAside from on-line-help, the Help [

6-62 Microtek ScanWizard 5Input/Output/Zoom:• Input shows the input value of wherever the cursor is pointing on thehorizontal axis of the cur

Reference: The Settings Window 6-63Using the Curve buttonsThe Curve buttons allow you to modify the curve in the Curve screen. The toolsare th

6-64 Microtek ScanWizard 5Using the Curve tool1. Choose the channel in which the curve will be modified.• Select All to modify gamma in the c

Reference: The Settings Window 6-655. Click on an action button.• Click OK to accept changes and exit the AIE dialog box.• Click Cancel to ab

6-66 Microtek ScanWizard 5Brightness and Contrast toolThe Brightness and Contrast tool changes the brightness, contrast of the entireimage.Br

Reference: The Settings Window 6-67Color Correction toolThis tool changes hue and saturation of the image. The Color Correction toollets you c

6-68 Microtek ScanWizard 5Using the Color Correction tool1. To change the hue of an image, move the pointer in the color wheel to itsnew colo

Reference: The Settings Window 6-69Filters toolThe Filters tool lets you apply or create special effects to your images. The filtersinclude B

6-70 Microtek ScanWizard 5Blur filtersThe Blur filters eliminate noise in the parts of the image where significant colortransitions occur. Th

Reference: The Settings Window 6-71Edge Enhancement filterThe Edge Enhancement filter gives greater contrast to edges. The filters can dothis

Before You Begin 1-7On-Line-Help from ScanWizard 5-AdvancedControl PanelThe on-line-help of SW 5-Advanced mode isaccessed through the Help m

6-72 Microtek ScanWizard 5DescreenDescreen allows you to remove moiré patterns in images.A moiré is an undesirable pattern in printing that r

Reference: The Information Window 6-73The Information WindowThe Information window is a floating window that provides preview imageinformation

6-74 Microtek ScanWizard 5Zoom Level DisplayThe Zoom Level Display shows the magnification levels possible from 100% toa maximum 800% view.

Reference: The Information Window 6-75Sample size buttonThe Sample Size button lets you choose how extensively the color informationwill be r

6-76 Microtek ScanWizard 5The Scan Job Queue WindowThe Scan Job window provides several key functions in managing your scanjobs.A scan job is

Reference: The Scan Job Window 6-77Multiple SelectionsDuplicate, Delete, and Check buttons allow multiple selections.For multiple random sele

6-78 Microtek ScanWizard 5How to read the Scan Job window1. The example above shows three scan jobs.• The first scan job, entitled Untitled1,

Reference: The Scan Job Window 6-79The New buttonThe New button lets you create a new scan job; the new scan job will havedefault settings. T

6-80 Microtek ScanWizard 53. Click on the New button in the Scan Job window. When a dialog box comesup, give a title to the new scan job, the

Reference: The Scan Job Window 6-815. With the title bar in the Scan Job window highlighting the second scan job,go to the Settings window, t

1-8 Microtek ScanWizard 5Installing Your Image EditorIf you intend to deliver your scanned image to an image editing program such asAdobe Ph

6-82 Microtek ScanWizard 56. To see how the scan jobs relate to the titles in the Scan Job window, try this.• Click on the first scan job tit

Reference: The Scan Job Window 6-83More on the New buttonThe above example shows how to use the New button to create different scanjobs. Whil

6-84 Microtek ScanWizard 5The Duplicate buttonThe Duplicate button lets you duplicate the settings of a scan job. This functionis especially

Reference: The Scan Job Window 6-853. To see the effects of duplication clearly in the steps that follow, do this as anexperiment. Set the im

6-86 Microtek ScanWizard 5The Delete buttonThe Delete button allows you to delete a scan job.To use the Delete button:1. Click to select the

Reference: The Scan Job Window 6-87The Save/Load buttonThe Save/Load button lets you save current scan jobs as templates, also let youload th

6-88 Microtek ScanWizard 53. Click on the Save button. The scan job templates are saved under thedirectory shown at the upper left hand side.

Reference: The Scan Job Window 6-89New name auto given if the name already existsWhen you load or save scan job templates, you may check or u

AppendixThis section contains important information on product and support policies,troubleshooting, and other scanner-related features. The following

Configuring E-mail Software A-1Appendix A: Configuring E-mail SoftwareOverviewCurrently, ScanWizard 5 "Scan to E-mail" supports the

Introduction 2-1Introduction toScanWizard 5 WindowsScanWizard 5-Standard Control PanelSW 5-Standard is a single-window program that offers a

A-2 Microtek ScanWizard 5Setting Outlook Express as Default MAPI1. Open Outlook Express2. Select Tool from the menu bar3. From the resulting

Configuring E-mail Software A-3Microsoft Outlook 97/98 as Default MAPIMicrosoft Outlook 97/98 does not have a function for setting itself as

A-4 Microtek ScanWizard 5Setting Qualcomm Eudora Light/Pro 3.x asDefault MAPI1. Open Eudora Light or Eudora Pro 3.x2. Select tool from the me

Configuring E-mail Software A-5Attaching Scanned Images to Non-SupportedCommercial E-mail ApplicationsIf your system does not contain any of

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The Scanner Test Utility B-1Appendix B: Using the Scanner Test UtilityThe Scanner Test is a utility included with ScanWizard 5 that allows y

B-2 Microtek ScanWizard 5Elements of the Scanner Test dialog box1 The Scanner model indicates the scanner connected to your PC and thescanne

The Scanner Test Utility B-34 The Scanner Check button acts as a Scanner probe to verify the location ofyour scanner and the scanner ID.When

B-4 Microtek ScanWizard 56 The image button shows a thumbnail of the scanner you're using. Clickingon this button will activate your sca

The Scanner Test Utility B-5How to use the Scanner Test utility1. Click on the Start button to select the “Programs/Microtek ScanWizard 5 for

2-2 Microtek ScanWizard 5The ScanWizard 5-Standard Main WindowInstant Help for BeginnersThe SW 5-Standard offers two types of instant help on

B-6 Microtek ScanWizard 5When the scan test is successful, the image in your scanner will appear inthe Scanner Test Display above the Image b

Microtek Scanner Configuration (MSC) Utility C-1Appendix C: Microtek Scanner Configuration (MSC) UtilityThe Microtek Scanner Configuration (

Kodak Color Management System D-1Appendix D: Kodak Color Management SystemThis appendix is copyrighted by, and licensed from, Eastman Kodak

D-2 Microtek ScanWizard 5How Color Management WorksThe aim of color management is to preserve true color information by makingup for the diff

Kodak Color Management System D-3How CMS Translates between DevicesWhen you scan an image, a CMS uses the information about the scanner—store

D-4 Microtek ScanWizard 5What are Device Color ProfilesColor Management Systems use Device Color Profiles to interpret color databetween devi

Kodak Color Management System D-5A Word about Source and DestinationPeople often get confused about what is the “source” of an image and what

D-6 Microtek ScanWizard 5So, Source and Destination mirror a logical two-step process most ColorManagement Systems use to translate images be

Basic Concepts E-1This chapter covers basic scanning concepts. If you already have basic scanningknowledge, you may skip this section and go

E-2 Microtek ScanWizard 5What is a ScannerA scanner is a device that captures an image and converts it into a digital formthat your computer

Introduction 2-3On-Line-HelpOn-line-help can be accessed by clicking on the Help [?] icon near the right endof the Title bar (top bar of the

Basic Concepts E-3Components of effective scanningThe scanner is only one part of the scanning system. In addition to the scanner,you need th

E-4 Microtek ScanWizard 5Image TypesFor a computer to represent image information in a digital format, the computeruses units of picture elem

Basic Concepts E-5GrayscaleGrayscale images contain more than just black and white, and include actualshades of gray. In a grayscale image, e

E-6 Microtek ScanWizard 5Selecting an image typeDepending on the scanner you have, you will be able to scan different types ofimages accordin

Basic Concepts E-7Getting the Best ResultsScanning is an easy process: You simply put the image to be scanned on yourscanner, run your scanni

E-8 Microtek ScanWizard 5Choosing the best resolution settingScanning at a higher resolution requires more time, memory, and disk space.When

Basic Concepts E-9The table below shows optimal resolution settings for most needs. MPR belowstands for “Match Printer's Resolution.”Pri

E-10 Microtek ScanWizard 5When to use high resolutionHigh resolution is important if you're processing an image through a high-endcolor

Basic Concepts E-11Image CorrectionSeveral tools are available with your scanning software for adjusting the colorand quality of images.Brigh

E-12 Microtek ScanWizard 5Tone CurveThis tool lets you modify the gamma, which is the contrast affecting the middlerange of grays in an image

iiCopyright  1999 by Microtek International, Inc.All rights reserved.TrademarksMicrotek, ScanMaker, and ScanWizard 5 are trademarks of Microtek Inter

2-4 Microtek ScanWizard 5ScanWizard 5-Advanced Control PanelThe ScanWizard 5-Advanced Control Panel has four major windows consistingof the P

Basic Concepts E-13Storage requirementsThe following chart shows you the storage requirements for black-and-whiteimages, grayscale images, an

E-14 Microtek ScanWizard 5Quick Tips for Best ScansWhenever you scan, keep some goals in mind. How do you want the finalscanned image to look

Basic Concepts E-15Keep your scanner cleanMake sure your scanner glass is clean before you scan images. This way, youdon't pick up fleck

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Troubleshooting F-1Appendix F: TroubleshootingThis section covers some of the more common hardware- and software-relatedproblems you may enc

F-2 Microtek ScanWizard 53. [Flatbed scanners only] The scanner's READY light does not come on; youdo not have a Transparent Media Adapt

Troubleshooting F-3To resolve this situation, check the following:• Make sure the TMA model matches your scanner (check the outside ofthe TMA

F-4 Microtek ScanWizard 56. When you scan an 8-1/2-inch wide image, the left or right side of the imageis cut off.Solution: A small margin on

Troubleshooting F-510. Scanned images have vertical white lines from top to bottom.Solution: The mirrors of your scanner may be dusty or dirt

F-6 Microtek ScanWizard 512. The File-Acquire option is grayed out in application program, and youcannot select the option for your Microtek

Tutorial 3-1ScanWizard 5-StandardControl Panel TutorialAbout the TutorialThis tutorial is embedded in the ScanWizard 5 driver program. To ac

Troubleshooting F-716. [Flatbed scanners only] You are unable to use the document feeder (ADF).Solution: Take note of the following:• This pr

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Glossary G-1Appendix G: GlossaryCross-referenced entries are indicated in bold type .BitThe smallest unit of memory in the computer. A bit ca

G-2 Microtek ScanWizard 5Color calibrationThe process of ensuring accurate reproduction of color for images. Full colorcalibration is usually

Glossary G-3DensityThe degree of opacity of a photographic image on paper or film.DPIStands for dots per inch, the measure of resolution . The

G-4 Microtek ScanWizard 5HighlightsThe lightest portions of an image.HistogramA graphic representation of how brightness and darkness pixels

Glossary G-5Line artA type of single-bit image that is just purely black and white, such as a pencilor ink sketch. Line art may also include

G-6 Microtek ScanWizard 5RGBThe color model in which every color is composed of a varying amount of thethree colors of red, green, and blue.S

Glossary G-7Single-bit imageSingle-bit images are the simplest kind of image, using just one bit of data torecord each pixel. Single-bit image

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3-2 Microtek ScanWizard 5Basic Mouse and Keyboard TechniquesThis following explains some of the basic terms that are used in this manual.Choo

WindowsIntroductionNew models of Microtek scanners like theScanMaker 4700 feature automatic imagecompression faster scanning. Please make sure yoursca

Advanced Control Panel1) From the Setting window, click on Type drop-down arrow.2) From the resulting menu, choose Fast JPEGColor.3) To adjust JPEG im

IntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroductionThe Unsharp masking filter is used to adjust the contrast ofedge detail, creating the illu

Tutorial 3-3Launching ScanWizard 5-Standard TutorialNOTE NOTE Be sure you have the original image (or scan material)properly placed on the

3-4 Microtek ScanWizard 52. From the resultingdialog box, selectMicrotek ScanWizard5 as the source ofyour image. ClickSelect to exit fromthe

Tutorial 3-53124Running from Start MenuTo launch SW 5-Standard from Start menu, click on-1. Start button2. Program3. Microtek ScanWiz

3-6 Microtek ScanWizard 5ScanWizard 5-Standard Tutorial Step-by-StepWhen the SW 5-Standard main window appears, click on the help [?] icon at

Tutorial 3-7Step 3 Scan Type ButtonYou are now prompted to click the ScanType button while a balloon screen tip againprovides hint on its fu

3-8 Microtek ScanWizard 5Step 6 Adjust ButtonThe screen tip on this button suggests you mayadjust (color toning, image brightness, etc.) the

Tutorial 3-9"Scan" ButtonIf SW 5-Standard was launched from animage editing application, the final scanningbutton is designated as

iiiContents1. Before You Begin 1-1What is ScanWizard 5?...

3-10 Microtek ScanWizard 5Enter a filename on the 'Filename' pane if the default filename does not suityou. Click the Save button t

Tutorial 3-11Attach to E-mailChoose E-mail from themenu if you wish to sendout a copy of the outputimage as attachment to ane-mail. Notice t

3-12 Microtek ScanWizard 5ConclusionThis ends your tutorial session. You may now go through it again to gain adeeper understanding of SW 5-S

Your First Scan-Standard 4-1Your First Scan withScanWizard 5-StandardLaunching/Exiting ScanWizard 5Launch ScanWizard 5 as described in the pr

4-2 Microtek ScanWizard 5Previewing Your Original Scan MaterialBy default, SW 5-Standard automatically detects and creates a preview image of

Your First Scan-Standard 4-3Plotting a Scan Frame Area from the Preview ImageTo plot a scan frame, point at any corner ofyour intended scan f

4-4 Microtek ScanWizard 5Plotting a New Scan FrameYou can always create another scan frame overan existing one or at another location of thes

Your First Scan-Standard 4-5Resizing Main Preview WindowAnother option to view the hiddenarea of a zoomed up image is todirectly expand the s

4-6 Microtek ScanWizard 5Define Type of Output ImageWith your original properly displayed in the previewwindow, you have to specify the image

Your First Scan-Standard 4-7Resolution of Output ImageClick and use the resulting menu that pops upwhen you click the Purpose button to defi

ivWindows Basics ... 3-1Basic Mouse and Keyboard Techniq

4-8 Microtek ScanWizard 5Intended Size of Output ImageBy default, SW 5-Standard scans your originalinto an actual size (100%) output image.

Your First Scan-Standard 4-9Output Image Setting InformationAs you perform adjustments and define various settings for the output of yourorig

4-10 Microtek ScanWizard 5Final Scan and Output Image DestinationsIf you are satisfied with the appearance of your intended output image (asp

Your First Scan-Standard 4-11You may modify the folder and filename in the Save in and Filename panesrespectively, then click the Save button

4-12 Microtek ScanWizard 5Routing the Saved Image to an ApplicationIf during the save-to-file-stage, you decide to further edit your output i

Your First Scan-Standard 4-13If an E-mail application is selected, multiple windows of the e-mail applicationwill open - one for each of the

4-14 Microtek ScanWizard 5Attach Output Image to an E-mailYou need the E-mail button to attach the output image to your e-mail. If thebutton

Your First Scan-Standard 4-15Setting Preferences in ScanWizard 5-StandardWhen SW 5-Standard is launched for the first time, it will auto dete

4-16 Microtek ScanWizard 5Appearance Dialog BoxUse this dialog box as your coloring pallet to repaint your SW 5 Standardbuttons and window ba

Your First Scan-Standard 4-17Saving Your Favorite Color SchemeWhen you saved the custom color pattern you have just defined, the pattern isad

vResolution of Output Image ... 4-7Intended Size of Output Image ..

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Your First Scan-Advanced 5-1Your First Scan withScanWizard 5-Advanced5Launching/Exiting ScanWizard 5-AdvancedLaunch ScanWizard 5 as described i

5-2 Microtek ScanWizard 5The Main Windows of ScanWizard 5-Advanced ControlPanelThe ScanWizard 5-Advanced Control Panel has four major windows

Your First Scan-Advanced 5-3Operating ScanWizard 5-Advanced Control PanelNOTE NOTE Be sure you have the original image (or scanmaterial) proper

5-4 Microtek ScanWizard 53. Select the image type.Select the image type to be processed and scanned. You can put one imagetype on the scanner

Your First Scan-Advanced 5-56. [Optional] Set Advanced Image Correction (AIC).Click on any of the Advanced Image Correction (AIC) tools in the

5-6 Microtek ScanWizard 5Scanning a single-bit image (line art or B&W diffusion)1. Perform a low-resolution preview.Click on the Overview

Your First Scan-Advanced 5-73. Select the image type.From the Settings window, at the Type drop-down menu, make yourselection.• Choose Line art

5-8 Microtek ScanWizard 5Scanning a grayscale image1. Perform a low-resolution preview.Click on the Overview button in the Preview window. In

Your First Scan-Advanced 5-93. Select the image type.From the Settings window, select the image type to be processed andscanned. 4. Set Ou

viOption 2: Reducing the view...5-21Correcting images...

5-10 Microtek ScanWizard 55. [Optional] Perform a high-resolution preview for the current selected scanarea.Click on the Prescan button to se

Your First Scan-Advanced 5-11Scanning an RGB color image1. Perform a low-resolution preview.Click on the Overview button to preview image. 2. S

5-12 Microtek ScanWizard 53. Select the image typeFrom the Setting window select the image type to be processed andscanned.4. Set Output Reso

Your First Scan-Advanced 5-135. [Optional] Perform a high-resolution preview for the current selected scanarea.Click on the Prescan button to s

5-14 Microtek ScanWizard 5Important scanning notesIf you are not familiar with the scanning process, you may wish to review thepreceding page

Your First Scan-Advanced 5-15Using the Prescan action buttonFamiliarize yourself too with the Prescan button, which is ideal for enlarging thep

5-16 Microtek ScanWizard 5For previews and scansFixed Scan FrameIf checked, the size of the scan frame remains the same as the current one. Y

Your First Scan-Advanced 5-17For image correction• Use the powerful image correction tools to improve your image if necessary,and familiarize y

5-18 Microtek ScanWizard 5You can also switch from one tool to another within the AIC dialog box.Familiarize yourself too with the various ac

Your First Scan-Advanced 5-19For scan job queue• Use the flexibility provided by the scan job functions to manage your scanjobs. With the Scan

viiMonitor Gamma Setup ... 6-24Invert...

5-20 Microtek ScanWizard 5Scaling the view of an imageClick on the Overview button. When the preview image appears, do either of thefollowing

Your First Scan-Advanced 5-21Option 2: Reducing the viewTo reduce your view of the image after it was magnified:While holding down the Shift ke

5-22 Microtek ScanWizard 5Correcting imagesThe image correction tools are located in the Settings window.Click on any of the image correction

Your First Scan-Advanced 5-232aUsing the Advanced Image Correction dialog boxWhen you click on any of the image correction buttons in the Setti

5-24 Microtek ScanWizard 5Final Scan and Output Image DestinationsIf you are satisfied with the appearance of your intended output image (asp

Your First Scan-Advanced 5-25You may modify the folder and filename in the Save in and Filename panesrespectively, then click the Save button.

5-26 Microtek ScanWizard 5Routing the Saved Image to an ApplicationIf during the save-to-file-stage, you decide to further edit your output i

Your First Scan-Advanced 5-27If an E-mail application is selected, multiple windows of the e-mail applicationwill open - one for each of the ou

5-28 Microtek ScanWizard 5Attach Output Image to an E-mailYou need the E-mail button to attach the output image to your e-mail. If thebutton

Reference: The Preview window 6-1This chapter explains in details all the features offered by ScanWizard 5-Advanced Control Panel. The refe

viiiUsing the Color Correction tool ... 6-68Filters tool ...

6-2 Microtek ScanWizard 5 Scan Jobwindowprovides keyfunctions inmanagingscan jobsSettingswindow scanningparameters forimage andincludes ima

Reference: The Preview window 6-3Running ScanWizard 5-Advanced ControlPanelTo invoke ScanWizard 5, click on Start, Programs , select Microte

6-4 Microtek ScanWizard 5The Preview WindowThe Preview window is the most prominent window of the four major windows,and it includes the vari

Reference: The Preview window 6-5The Menu Bar

6-6 Microtek ScanWizard 5The Scanner MenuThe Scanner Menu lets you:• Show your scanner model or select a scanner if you have multiple scanner

Reference: The Preview window 6-7Scanner ProbeThis command allows you to see the SCSI devices on your SCSI chain and theScanner ID number of

6-8 Microtek ScanWizard 5Exiting ScanWizard 5-Advanced Control PanelTo exit ScanWizard 5, click on the close box on the upper right side of t

Reference: The Preview window 6-9The View MenuThe View menu lets you:• Get an overview or prescan view of an image• Resize the Preview windo

6-10 Microtek ScanWizard 5Prescan ImageBy default, the Prescan Image Command does not exist, unless you press thePrescan button. Each prescan

Reference: The Preview window 6-11Resize Window to FitThis command adjusts the Preview window to fit the Overview area.In the example below,

Before You Begin 1-1Before You BeginWhat is ScanWizard 5?ScanWizard 5 is scanning software that provides both amateur and professionallevels

6-12 Microtek ScanWizard 5Show/Hide commandsThese commands allow you to switch between showing or hiding the Scan Job,Information windows, an

Reference: The Preview Window 6-13The Preferences MenuThe Preferences menu lets you:• Choose the correct scan material• Set up color matchin

6-14 Microtek ScanWizard 5Scan MaterialThis command allows you to select the correct scan material. Scan materials canbe classified into thre

Reference: The Preview Window 6-15The Scan Material Status iconAnother way to access the Scan Material menu is to use the Scan Material Stat

6-16 Microtek ScanWizard 5Color Matching SetupTo keep color consistency between the scanner, monitor, and printing device,ScanWizard 5 applie

Reference: The Preview Window 6-17RGB DestinationThis feature lets you select the RGB output device (e.g., display monitor, or RGB-based pri

6-18 Microtek ScanWizard 5Select the profiles you need, then click on the Open button to load the profilesto ScanWizard 5. This process takes

Reference: The Preview Window 6-19White/Black Points SetupWhite point is a reference point that specifies the lightest area in an image,maki

6-20 Microtek ScanWizard 5Cursor Auxiliary LinesThis command allows you to create horizontal and vertical grid lines with yourcursor to help

Reference: The Preview Window 6-212. Click on the Frame tool.To see how the cursor lines work, draw a scan frame. Click on the top leftcorne