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18 ArtixScan 4500t Installation and Operation Manual

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5 How to calibrate your scanner

Introduction

The Scanner ICC Profiler is a scanner calibration and profiling utility program designed

exclusively for use with Microtek scanners, including the ArtixScan 4500t. The Scanner

ICC Profiler lets you calibrate the color attributes of your scanner and lets you create an

ICC color profile customized and tailored especially for your scanner.

Why do you need the Scanner ICC Profiler?

Every Microtek Artix scanner includes a factory-set ICC color profile for use with the

scanner controller program — in this case, ScanWizard Pro. This factory-set profile

delivers high color quality in general. But scanners, like any high quality imaging device,

interpret colors differently, resulting in subtle variations and differences in color imaging.

In addition, individual scanners of the same model may also perform differently due to

other factors, such as aging of the scanner lamp or ambient temperature fluctuations.

With the Scanner ICC Profiler, such color variations and differences can be minimized or

eliminated, as the program calibrates the scanner and compensates for subtle color

deviations. The customized color profile resulting from the use of the Scanner ICC

Profiler, in effect, delivers more accurate color and contributes to overall improved image

quality.

To keep the colors in your scanner consistent over time, it’s recommended that you use

the Scanner ICC Profiler regularly. Professional photographers or others who require

extremely precise color may wish to use the Profiler every time before they use their

scanner, but for most general usage, calibrating twice a month should be sufficient.

Calibration target

Your Scanner ICC Profiler kit includes industry-standard Kodak Q-60E1 IT8 color target

for calibration. Calibrating the scanner ensures color accuracy when you scan

transparent media such as slides and filmstrips.

Taking care of the target

The calibration target is very delicate and must be handled carefully. Make sure you

follow these rules in caring for the target.

• Gently take the target out of its protective sleeve.

• Do not touch the target image with your fingers or with any other object.

• When not in use, keep the target out of light — even interior lighting.

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