This is an Acrobat version of the Online Reference Guide in HTML format supplied on CD with the scanner.
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Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 LONG.TOC Pass 2 R Contents Introduction Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Chapter 1 Scanning Basics Main Window and Preview Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Main window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 LONG.TOC Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Document Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Image Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Image Type list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Image Type button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 INTRO.FM Pass 2 R Introduction Features The CD-ROM that comes with your scanner contains the EPSON scanner software suite, including EPSON TWAIN Pro and TWAIN Pro Network (The network version of EPSON TWAIN Pro). The software suite is the perfect companion for your EPSON scanner.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 INTRO.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ ❏ PageManager for EPSON is TWAIN-compliant software that supports the Start Button feature. This feature allows you to scan and send data to a target application with a single push of the Start button. For more information on PageManager, see your PageManager documentation.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 BASIC.FM Pass 2 R Chapter 1 Scanning Basics Main Window and Preview Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Main window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Preview window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 Optimizing Image Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 BASIC.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Main Window and Preview Window EPSON TWAIN Pro and EPSON TWAIN Pro Network have two main windows. The EPSON TWAIN Pro window or the EPSON TWAIN Pro Network window (main window) and the Preview window. Note: All settings and functions available from the two main windows are the same for both EPSON TWAIN Pro and EPSON TWAIN Pro Network.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 BASIC.FM Pass 2 R The main window gives you access to the controls, where you can make basic settings, such as Document Source, the type of the material you are scanning, how you are scanning, output destination, scanned image size, and so on.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 BASIC.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Optimizing Image Scanning EPSON TWAIN Pro can automatically adjust and optimize the exposures and colors of scanned images during scanning. You can also make adjustments manually with the image quality adjustment tools in EPSON TWAIN Pro’s Preview window. This section provides general information on optimizing images with these tools.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 BASIC.FM Pass 2 R Manually optimizing images To optimize images manually, adjust the following EPSON TWAIN Pro settings in the order specified below: Adjust the brightness and contrast 1. Adjust the Highlight and Shadow settings in the Image Controls dialog box. See “Adjusting the Highlight Setting” on page 1-7 and “Adjusting the Shadow Setting” on page 1-8. 2.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 BASIC.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Displaying a preview image The EPSON TWAIN Pro Preview window shows you how your adjustments will affect the image as you make them. The Preview window is also the starting point for accessing the Image Controls and Color Adjustment dialog boxes that contain tools for optimizing your image.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 BASIC.FM Pass 2 R Adjusting the Highlight Setting Highlights are the brightest areas of an image. 1. In the Image Controls dialog box, click the eyedropper button under Highlight. The pointer changes to an eyedropper, with movement restricted to within the Preview window. 2. Move the eyedropper to the location you want to select as the highlight point and click it.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 BASIC.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ 3. To change the highlight level (brightness) of the point you selected, move the Highlight slider left or right, or enter a value in the text box. You can enter a value between 61 and 490 for the highlight. Note: See “Image Controls” on page 2-27 for further information on adjusting the highlight level.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 BASIC.FM Pass 2 R 2. Move the eyedropper to the location you want to select as the shadow point, and then click. The brightness of the pixel at the point you click is set as the shadow level, and the other parts of the image are adjusted accordingly. 3. To change the shadow level (darkness) of the point you selected, move the Shadow slider left or right, or enter a value in the text box.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 BASIC.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ To change the gamma level of the image, move the Gamma slider left or right, or enter a value in the text box. You can enter a value between 50 and 500 for the gamma. Note: See “Image Controls” on page 2-27 for further information on adjusting the gamma level.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 BASIC.FM Pass 2 R Lighten Adjusts darker images (like underexposed film) to make them slightly brighter. Darken Adjusts brighter images (like overexposed film) to make them slightly darker.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 BASIC.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Flat Contrast Flattens high contrast images to make them look more natural. High Contrast Increases the contrast of dull images.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 BASIC.FM Pass 2 R Open Shadow Improves details in the dark areas of images. Note: See “Using the Tone Curve” on page 1-15 and “Tone Correction” on page 2-29 for more information on tone correction. Adjusting the Gray Balance Intensity Setting Gray balance makes it possible to remove a cast (tint) from a specific color.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 BASIC.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ 1. In the Color Adjustment dialog box, click the eyedropper button under Gray Balance Intensity. The pointer changes to an eyedropper, with movement restricted to within the Preview window. 2. Move the eyedropper to a location that contains the color whose gray balance intensity you want to adjust, and then click.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 BASIC.FM Pass 2 R Adjusting the Saturation Setting Saturation is the density of a color. Higher saturation makes the color appear richer, while lower saturation makes it appear paler. To change the saturation level of the image, move the Saturation slider left or right, or input a value in the text box.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 BASIC.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Note: ❏ Use of the tone curve is recommended for fine adjustments after you have previewed the image and adjusted the highlights and the shadows using Auto Exposure and the Image Controls dialog box. Use of the tone curve to make initial settings is not recommended.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 BASIC.FM Pass 2 R Channels Click an option button under channels to select the color whose tone curve you want to adjust. When the master channel at the top is selected, your adjustments affect all three colors. Selecting one of the other channels allows you to adjust red, green, or blue only.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 BASIC.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Tone correction list Use this list box to select a preset tone curve. There are six preset tone curves shown below, and you can add your own curves to the list using the procedure in the next section, “Saving Your Own Tone Curve.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 BASIC.FM Pass 2 R Deleting a customized tone curve Use the following procedure to delete a custom tone curve. You cannot delete the six preset tone patterns. 1. Use the tone correction list to select the custom tone curve you want to delete. 2. Click Delete. 3. In the confirmation dialog box that appears, click Yes to delete the curve.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 BASIC.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ If the recognition rate is not satisfactory with the default settings, follow these steps to change settings: Improving character recognition 1. In the EPSON TWAIN Pro main window, make sure OCR is selected in both the Image Type and Destination list boxes. Then click the Image Type button. The Image Type dialog box appears. 2.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 BASIC.FM Pass 2 R Image Controls dialog box 4. Use the Threshold slider to change the threshold value, monitoring the results of your changes in the Preview window. Adjusting the threshold value can make it easier for OCR to recognize characters. If you still have problems... 1. In the EPSON TWAIN Pro window, increase the Resolution value to 400.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 BASIC.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Potential text recognition problems The quality of the text in your original document greatly effects OCR results.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 R Chapter 2 Understanding EPSON TWAIN Pro Features Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2 EPSON TWAIN Pro Main Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Document Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 Image Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Overview When you start EPSON TWAIN Pro or EPSON TWAIN Pro Network through a TWAIN-compliant application, the following window appears on the screen: Note for Macintosh users: Most illustrations shown in this section are for Windows, so they may vary in appearance from what actually appears on your screen.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 R EPSON TWAIN Pro Main Window The main window The main window is the starting point to make detailed settings. You can select parameters for a setting or select special functions provided with EPSON TWAIN Pro to attain the highest quality scanned images. Note: ❏ Online help also provides you with information on settings. Click the ? button to access online help.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Document Sources When scanning a reflective document placed on the document table of the scanner, leave the Document Source set to Flatbed. Other selections are available depending on what options are installed. These are the optional Automatic Document Feeder, and TPU for Neg. Film or TPU for Pos. Film (the Transparency Unit is optional with the Expression 1600).
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 R If you select Single Page, only one page is fed from the Automatic Document Feeder and scanned. If you select All Pages (default), all the pages are fed from the Automatic Document Feeder and scanned. The All Pages option may not work with some applications. TPU for Neg. Film, TPU for Pos. Film: Select one of these settings when using the Transparency Unit.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ 36-bit Color (HiFi): 36-bit colors, best quality Note: This setting is available only with certain applications, such as Adobe® PhotoShop®.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 R OCR: Black and white, best quality, Text Enhancement Technology Copy & Fax: Black and white, hard halftone, draft quality, Auto Area Segmentation Image Type button The Image Type button allows you to customize the Image Type settings. If you want to make detailed settings manually, use this feature. Click the Image Type button. The following dialog box appears.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Image Type Name: The names of predefined settings and any custom settings you have saved appear in the Image Type Name list. Pixel Depth: Select the scanning depth from: 36-bit Color, 24-bit Color, 12-bit Gray, 8-bit Gray, and Black & White. Scanning Mode: Use this setting to select between speed and quality.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 R Note: ❏ Dropout is available only when Pixel Depth is set to 8-bit Gray or Black & White. ❏ Depending on the image you scan, you may need to adjust the Threshold setting in the Image Controls dialog box to enable this feature. B/W Options: Select from: Text Enhancement Technology, Auto Area Segmentation, or None.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Halftone: Select a halftone or dither setting to reproduce images using special dot patterns: Mode A (Hard Tone), Mode B (Soft Tone), Mode C (Net Screen), Dither A (4 × 4 Bayer), Dither B (4 × 4 Spiral), Dither C (4 × 4 Net Screen), Dither D (8 × 4 Net Screen), or None. Note: Halftone is available only when Pixel Depth is set to Black & White.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 R Destination list The Destination list contains the following predefined settings and any custom settings you have saved in the Destination dialog box. Click the arrows on the right to view all the available settings.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Note: The effects of the Destination settings cannot be viewed in the Preview window. Destination button The Destination button allows you to customize the Destination settings. To make your own settings, such as scanning resolution, click this button. The following dialog box appears. Destination Name: Predefined and custom setting names appear in the Destination menu.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 R ❏ To print your scanned document when Resolution is set to Drawing/Halftone, select the same resolution setting from the list as you select in the printer driver. To print your scanned document when Resolution is set to Photo, select a resolution between 150 and 300 dpi.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Changing Resolution The resolution for the current scanning operation can be changed by selecting a resolution or typing in the value. This setting overrides the resolution setting you make in the Destination dialog box. Source and Target image sizes The Source fields indicate the size of the image that is displayed or selected in the Preview window.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 R Width and Height menu: The width and height of an image are indicated in the selected unit of measure. You can type new values directly in the indicator fields, or you can change the image area in the Preview window by creating a marquee, or frame. Do this by dragging the mouse over the desired area. See“Previewing Images” on page 2-17 for more information on marquees.
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Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 R Previewing Images Before you scan and save an image, you can preview it in the Preview window. The Preview feature displays your image in the Preview window and allows you to see the effects of your settings before scanning. You can also use the Preview feature to determine the width and height of the scanning image and the file size of the image to be saved.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ preview window You can see the effects to the preview image of any of the following settings.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 R ❏ Focus position on the Preview window when zoom preview is carried out Note: Although the image in the Preview window changes as you make settings, the settings do not affect the real image until you scan or rescan the image.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Clicking the return to full preview button restores the image to a full preview. This button is available only when the marquee is zoomed as described above. Return to zoom preview button Clicking the return to zoom preview button restores the image to the previous zoom. This button is available only when a marquee has been previously zoomed.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 R Multiple marquees You can make multiple marquees in one image to scan the most important parts while ignoring the rest. It is also useful to set several items on the document table and scan all of them in one time. Marquees can be different sizes, and they can overlap. Extra marquees can be made anywhere except on the frame of another marquee.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Resizing marquees When you move the pointer over the edge of the active marquee, the pointer will change to a double-headed arrow as shown below. You can then resize the marquee to the direction of the arrow is pointing, up, down, sideways, or diagonally, by dragging the arrow. The double-headed arrows only appear on the active marquee.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 R Note: If you want to create a marquee inside the active marquee, first make a marquee outside the active marquee. The newly created marquee becomes the active marquee and you can move it into the other marquee. Marquee buttons There are buttons available on the preview window to help you manage the marquees.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Clicking the duplicate marquee button while holding down the keys noted in the table below causes the duplicate marquee(s) to appear in a specific direction next to the original marquee.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 R If a document contains more than one image, select a target image by placing the mouse pointer over the image and clicking the Auto Locate button. The selected target image is located automatically. target image and other image located and non-located images Marquee number indicator This shows the number of marquees in the Preview window.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Using the Adjust Buttons Before you scan an image, you can make adjustments manually with the powerful image quality adjustment tools on the Preview window. The following adjust buttons are available.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 R Click the Auto Exposure button on the Preview window to automatically optimize the exposure for an image. The Gamma, Highlight and Shadow settings in the Image Controls dialog box are automatically set. Note: ❏ The Auto Exposure button appears dimmed and is not available when the Pixel Depth is set to Black & White and AAS is not selected in the Image Type dialog box.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Note: ❏ The Image Controls button appears dimmed and is not available when TET (Text Enhancement Technology) is selected in the Image Type dialog box. ❏ The Image Controls settings are optimized automatically when you scan without previewing.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 R Click the eyedropper button beneath the slider, and the mouse pointer changes to an eyedropper. Move the eyedropper over the preview image, and click a bright area. The eyedropper “picks up” the color from that area, and uses it as the highlight for the entire image. This effect appears immediately in the preview image. Click Cancel to restore the original image.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Click the Tone Correction button in the Preview window to view the following dialog box. Note: ❏ The default Tone Correction settings are the Linear. ❏ The Tone Correction button appears dimmed and is not available when Pixel Depth is set to Black & White, Halftone is set to None, and TET (Text Enhancement Technology) is selected in the Image Type dialog box.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 R Output options: If you select the check box for a specific point, such as 1/4 Tone or Midtone, you can move that point and it will remain where you leave it; it will not be affected by the movement of other points on the curve. If the check box is cleared, the point will be affected by the movement of other points.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Color Adjustment Click the Color Adjustment button in the Preview window to view the following dialog box. Note: ❏ If Image Type setting is not Color Photo or Color Photo Descreening, or Pixel Depth is set to 8-bit Gray or Black & White, the Color Adjustment button appears dimmed and these settings cannot be selected.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 R Click the eyedropper button beneath the slider. The mouse pointer changes to an eyedropper. Then click the color you want to represent gray. The eyedropper “picks up” the color and displays it in the box beside the eyedropper button. You can then correct the cast level for that color from 0 to 100 by moving the slider.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ If Flatbed or ADF (Single-sided or Double-sided) is selected, the value is automatically set to 0.0. It is recommended not to change the setting unless you want to have the scanned images out of focus or want to scan an object that is not flat. Settings Click the Settings button on the main window to view the following dialog box.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 R To save the currently selected settings, type a new name in the User defined settings field, then click Save. To apply saved settings, select a setting name from the list, then click OK. The preview image will reflect the settings you saved. To restore the previous settings, click Cancel. To delete a setting, select the setting name in the list, then click Delete.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Configuration Click the Configuration button on the Advanced menu to view the following dialog box. You can make settings that affect the Preview window.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 R Preview Window Size: Select the size of the Preview window. Your choices are Large, Medium, and Small. Save Preview Image and Settings: Select this check box to automatically save the preview image and all the image settings when you exit EPSON TWAIN (quit scanning). The next time you restart EPSON TWAIN, the image and settings will reappear.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ For Windows 98 users: When the sRGB option is selected, the sRGB profile is used to reproduce colors. When the Display option is selected, the color profile selected for your monitor in the Display Properties dialog box is used to reproduce colors. Note: ❏ If your printer and monitor do not support ICM, be sure this check box is cleared.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TWAIN.FM Pass 2 R Scan Clicking the Scan button scans the image or active marquee in the Preview window. The scanned image is transferred to the application software you used to open EPSON TWAIN Pro so that you can work with the image from within that application. While scanning, a progress indicator appears. If necessary, click the Cancel button to cancel the operation.
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Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 CALIB.FM Pass 2 R Chapter 3 Calibrating Your System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2 Calibrating Your Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2 For Windows 98 users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3 For Windows 95 and NT 4.0 users: . . . . . . . . . . .
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 CALIB.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Overview When you install EPSON TWAIN Pro, the EPSON Screen Calibration utility is automatically installed. EPSON Screen Calibration calibrates your monitor to ensure the tone and contrast on your screen match the original image. Be sure to calibrate your screen before using your scanner.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 CALIB.FM Pass 2 R For Windows 98 users 1. Double click the Scanners and Cameras icon in Control Panel. The Scanners and Cameras Properties dialog box appears. Click the Properties button.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 CALIB.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ 2. Click the Utility tab, then click the Screen Calibration Utility icon. The Screen Calibration dialog box appears.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 CALIB.FM Pass 2 R The gray stripes will not blend together perfectly; however, try to make the different tones match as closely as possible. 3. Click OK to finish calibrating your scanner and monitor. The setting is automatically saved as the Screen profile in the Calibration list in EPSON TWAIN's Destination dialog box.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 CALIB.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ 2. Click Screen Calibration Utility in the dialog box. The following screen appears: 3. Look at the screen and move the slider to the right or left until the two tones almost match. 4. Click OK to finish calibrating your scanner and monitor.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 CALIB.FM Pass 2 R For Macintosh users 1. Click the EPSON Screen Calibration icon in the EPSON Scanner folder to view the Screen Calibration dialog box. 2. Look at the screen from a distance and move the slider right or left until the two tones almost match. 3. Click OK to finish calibrating your scanner and monitor.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 CALIB.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ For Windows 98 users Note: If your output devices do not support sRGB, leave the check box empty. Follow the steps below: 1. Run PageManager for EPSON and select Acquire from the File menu to start EPSON TWAIN Pro. 2. Click Configuration. Select ICM in the Configuration dialog box. 3. Select either the sRGB or Display option.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 CALIB.FM Pass 2 R 4. Click Scan. The scanner scans an image using the ICM profile. Using ColorSync (For Macintosh Users) If your output devices (printer and monitor) support the Apple ColorSync color management system, you can use the ColorSync calibration method. Note: If your output devices do not support ColorSync, leave the check box empty. Follow the basic steps below: 1.
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Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TRBLE.FM Pass 2 R Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2 Scanning Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2 Image is dark, with little or no detail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2 You cannot scan an image or you only get a few dots for the scanned image . .
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TRBLE.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Problems and Solutions Most problems you encounter while operating your scanner and software have simple solutions. This section divides the problems into two categories: Scanning problems Software operation problems 4-2 4-5 Read the appropriate section to find your problem; then follow the recommended steps.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TRBLE.FM Pass 2 R You cannot scan an image or you only get a few dots for the scanned image ❏ Make sure you have placed a document on the document table of the scanner. ❏ Change the Threshold setting. When OCR is selected as the Image Type, change Text Enhancement Technology to None from the B/W Option in the Image Type dialog box.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TRBLE.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ Colors differ from the original. ❏ Calibrate the screen. See “Calibrating Your Screen” on page 3-2. ❏ Change the Image Type and Destination settings. See “Image Types” on page 2-5 and “Destinations” on page 2-10 to make sure your settings are correct.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 TRBLE.FM Pass 2 R Software Operation Problems You cannot start EPSON TWAIN Pro. ❏ Make sure the scanner is turned on. ❏ Make sure the interface cable meets the requirements of your interface board. See the manual that comes with the interface board. ❏ Turn off the scanner and computer and check the connection between the scanner and the computer.
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Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 GLOSS.FM Pass 2 R Glossary additive primary colors The colors of red, green and blue (RGB) - which give the perception of white when combined equally. These are the colors of the color system used by monitors and scanners. bi-level data Image data that is composed of 1 bit per pixel. A pixel is represented by a single bit of digital data that can be expressed as only 1 (light) or 0 (dark).
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 GLOSS.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ dithering A process in which software or an output device simulates continuous tones with groups of dots. document The item, such as a sheet of paper or a book, that is placed on the document table for the scanner to read. dpi Short for dots per inch. A unit of measurement for resolution. The higher the value, the higher the resolution.
Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 GLOSS.FM Pass 2 R ink jet printer A printer that transfers ink onto the paper by spraying the ink through a number of small nozzles. interface A piece of hardware, a method, or a standard used for connection between or among computer devices. line sequence A type of color scanning that separates primary colors line by line. The carriage makes only one pass.
L R4C0910 long.bk Rev. C A5 size 1/12/00 GLOSS.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley _______ _______ _______ scanning area The physical size of the image that can be scanned by the scanner. SCSI Small Computer System Interface. This is one method used to connect your computer to peripherals such as scanners, hard disk drives, CD-ROM drives, and others. SCSI ID The numbers that all devices in a SCSI connection (see daisy chain) use to identify each other.
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Proof Sign-off: M.Fujimori M.Fujimori J.Hoadley scanning text, 1-19 Open Shadow, 1-10, 1-18 Optimizing image, 1-4 Output options, 2-30, 2-31 Output values, 1-17 R R4C0910 Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 1/12/00 LONG.
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