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The Tool Chest — Scanner Extras
Multi-Sample Scanning
In multi-sample scanning (available
only with the 9000 ED, 8000 ED,
5000 ED, and 4000 ED), the scanner
makes multiple passes over the image and averages the results
to reduce the effects of electronic “noise,” producing more
accurate reproductions with smoother changes in tone.
To use multi-sample scanning, select the desired setting
from the Mode menu:
Mode DescriptionNo. of passes
Super Fine (16×)
Precision increased by equivalent of
four bits per channel.
16
More Fine (8×)
Precision increased by equivalent of
three bits per channel.
8
Fine (4×)
Precision increased by equivalent of
two bits per channel.
4
Good (2×)
Precision increased by equivalent of
one bit per channel.
2
Normal (1×) Multi-sample scanning off.1
Scanning Time
Scanning Time
Scanning time increases in proportion to the number of passes.
CCD Scan Mode
This option is available only with 9000
ED and 8000 ED fi lm scanners. To speed
scanning, these scanners use a three-line
CCD. Although the scanner automatically
compensates for slight differences in output between each
line, the very small differences that do remain could cause
a drop in image quality when, for example, the image is
processed by sharply steepening curves to increase contrast.
This can be prevented by selecting Super Fine Scan to scan
the image with a single line (note that scanning times will
triple). Super Fine Scan produces no noticeable improve-
ment when scanning images with a standard tone curve.
Slide Feeder Scan
This option is available when an optional
SF-210 or SF-200 (S) slide adapter is
used with the 5000 ED or 4000 ED. En-
ter the number of slides to be scanned
in the Feed Images text box. This is the number of slides
that will be scanned in sequence when the Scan button is
clicked. To scan all the slides in the feeder, enter a large value
(the maximum value is 99).