Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX User's Guide for Windows & Mac OS
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Contents 1 Introduction 1-1 What is ScanWizard Pro? ........................................................................................... 1-1 A Powerful New Software ................................................................................... 1-1 The ScanWizard Pro TX Interface ..................................................................... 1-2 Settings window (LCH mode) ......................................................................... 1-2 Job Panel window ......................
5 Special Features & Advanced Scenarios 5-1 How to Edit and Scan Multiple Scan Jobs ............................................................. 5-2 How to Use the ScanWizard Pro TX Working Folders .......................................... 5-4 How to Use the Magic Diamonds ............................................................................. 5-8 How to Customize Negative Film .............................................................................
1 Introduction What is ScanWizard Pro TX? ScanWizard Pro TX is an advanced scanner controller program that provides many powerful, professional-level features for film and slide scanning. One important feature of ScanWizard Pro TX is that it lets you work in the LCH color space, which is based on the LCH (Lightness, Chroma, Hue) model of colors.
The ScanWizard Pro TX Interface Settings window (LCH mode) Shows the current scan job Current scan job Image Type Resolution settings Scan Frame, Scaling, Output controls, Scan Frame options, Unit of measurement, Transform Scanner profile setup and info (Available only for Positive slide scan material.
The ScanWizard Pro TX Interface Prescan button: Previews a high-resolution image of the selected scan job Overview button: Previews the entire film holder in Job Panel Prescan Frame Option: When option is set to “Scan Frame,” only the area enclosed by Scan Frame is prescanned Toolbar: (Left to right) Scan Frame, Zoom, Pane, and Dropper Tools Scan button: Starts the scanning process.
System Requirements • Power Mac (except iMac) or IBM-PC Pentium III; or their equivalent compatibles • System 8.6 or later for Power Mac; Windows 95/98/2000 or Windows NT4.0SP3 or later for PC.
About this Manual This manual provides basic information on the program and sketches out a variety of scenarios that illustrate ScanWizard Pro TX’s versatility and how best to use the program for specific scanning tasks on either Power Macintosh or PC platform. The User Interface (UI) graphics shown in this manual are derived mostly from the Macintosh version of ScanWizard Pro TX, and the UI for the Mac version is almost identical to that of the PC version.
2 Getting Started ScanWizard Pro TX operates in two operating modes, namely, Scan and Batch modes: 1) The Scan (or scan-to-application) mode , where ScanWizard Pro TX is “acquired” through an image-editing software program like Adobe Photoshop. The output images are scanned and directly delivered (individually or in batches) to the image-editing application for further processing.
For Windows users Click on the ScanWizard Pro TX program icon on your desktop or go to the Start menu and simply follow the steps as illustrated below. 1. Start button 2. Program 3. Microtek Scanwizard Pro TX 4. Microtek ScanWizard Pro TX 6.0 3 2 4 1 Exiting ScanWizard Pro TX eview window, and from the File menu, To exit ScanWizard Pro TX, go to the Pr Preview choose the Quit command. You may also quit from the program byMac users: Press the Apple+Q combination keys on your keyboard.
Color Matching Color Matching is an important feature of ScanWizard Pro TX that ensures color consistency — from the initial input phase when an image is captured by the scanner, to the final output process when the image is output to your monitor or printer. Color Matching allows you to gain the assurance that the colors captured by the scanner are the same when they are displayed on your monitor and will be reproduced as closely as possible when they are printed.
At any point in the future, you may redefine color matching settings whenever efer ences menu in the required to change your color profile. To do this, go to the Pr Prefer eferences Preview window, and choose the Color Matching Setup command. For more detailed information on color matching, see Color Matching for Advanced Users in Appendix A of this manual.
3 Basic Scenarios This section of the manual sets out a few scenarios on how to do some basic scans of an image from a positive slide, negative filmstrip, and APS film cartridge. The basic steps are laid out on the left-hand column of the page, and supplementary information for each scenario can be found in a shaded sidebar next to the procedures. Information on multiple scanning and on how to enhance or adjust images, as well as more advanced scanning scenarios, are provided in Chapter 5 of this manual.
How to Scan a Color Positive Slide 1. Place the color slide to be scanned on the slide holder, and insert the holder into the scanner. If you want to.... Before the Final Scan 2. Go to the Preview window and click the Scan Material icon. From the submenu that appears, choose Positive Film Film. You will notice the change in the appearance of the icon if the submenu was previously set for negative film.
Scanning a Color Positive Slide Frame Option: When set to “Scan Frame,” only the area enclosed by the scan frame is prescanned and previewed.
How to Scan Images from a Color Negative Flimstrip 1. Place the 35mm color negative filmstrip (6frame length maximum) to be scanned on the filmstrip holder, and insert the holder into the scanner. 2. Go to the Preview window and click the Scan Material icon. From the submenu that appears, choose Negative Film Film. You will notice the change in the appearance of the icon if the submenu was previously set for positive film. 3. Click the Overview button to start a thumbnail overview of your original.
Scanning a Color Negative Frame Option: When set to “Scan Frame,” only the area enclosed by the scan frame is prescanned and previewed. “Full Frame” will prescan and preview the whole image 3 5 6 7 2 4 Film Type: Sets film type to conform with actual filmstrip type of original.
How to Scan Images from the APS Film Cartridge 1. Place the APS cartridge holder into the scanner. 2. The Scan Material icon in the Preview window will automatically change to Negative Film status. You will notice the change in the appearance of the icon if the submenu was previously set for positive film. 3. Click the Overview button to start a thumbnail overview of all your originals in the Job Panel window.
Film Type: Sets film type to conform with actual filmstrip type of original. If your film type is not listed, create a customized film profile by clicking on Create Custom Film Type at the bottom of the list Frame Option: When set to “Scan Frame,” only the area enclosed by scan frame is prescanned and previewed.
4 Using the Advanced Image Correction Tools This section of the manual describes the use of the various Advanced Image Correction (AIC) tools, which form an integral part of ScanWizard Pro TX. All the tools are available when you work in the default LCH color space, but a different set of tools is available when you choose to work in the Native color space. Included at the beginning of this section is a brief discussion of the LCH color model vs.
The LCH Color Model One of ScanWizard Pro TX’s strengths is its ability to let you work in the LCH color space. Unlike the RGB color model, which corresponds to the color space as defined in monitors and printers, the LCH color model is a more intuitive way of working with colors, based on the values of Lightness (the “L” in LCH), Chroma (C), and Hue (H).
Selecting LCH or Native Color Space ScanWizard Pro TX lets you choose the color space in which you wish to edit and work with color images. • Select LCH mode if you wish to edit or correct images in terms of color perception according to the human eye, based on the properties of Lightness, Chroma, and Hue. This is the default mode. • Select Native mode if you wish to edit or correct the individual RGB / CMYK channels of an image.
Workflow for Optimizing Images To prepare and optimize images for the final scan, it is recommended that the AIC tools are used in accordance with the sequence in which they appear in the LCH Mode Settings window shown below. Following this order will significantly enhance the overall quality of your images.
Adding a Custom Setting To the right of each AIC (Advanced Image Correction) tool status box is a Tool Setting pull-down menu that features predefined settings for the AIC tool. For instance, some of these settings include Automatic or No Cor Corrr ection ection. You can also add your own custom image correction setting to each AIC tool. The custom setting can then be retrieved or loaded, and applied to your scan job at any time in the future.
How to Choose the Correct Image Category ScanWizard Pro TX provides several image categories to choose from, which can influence the auto-correction function and provide a more accurate output image. To select the correct image category, go to the Settings window and choose the option you wish from the Image Category menu. Select the image category that corresponds most closely to the image characteristics of your original.
Selecting the correct Image Category Click to display Image Category settings menu Image assigned with “ Overexposed” image category In the sample images at the right, an overexposed original is shown in two different image categories. Because the original was overexposed to begin with, choosing the Overexposed image category transforms the image with a neutralized exposure, resulting in a better image.
Using the Dynamic Range Tool The Dynamic Range tool is used to set the density capture range of the scanner and displays the density distribution (histogram) of the image to be scanned. The Auto range (default) feature automatically determines the Dmin (minimum density, lightest tone) and Dmax (maximum density, darkest tone) of the image, and sets the scanner capture range.
Using the Dynamic Range tool Use the Dynamic Range tool to set the density capture range of your scanner. In the example below, the original has a narrow image histogram skewed heavily to the right. In the corrected version, the dynamic range is adjusted, restoring contrast to the image. 3 6 4 5 6 NOTE: In the default Automatic setting, ScanWizard Pro TX optimizes density capture range automatically. You only need to use the Dynamic Range tool if you wish to further enhance image contrast.
Using the White & Black Points Tool The White & Black Points tool is used to change the shadow and highlight points of an image. (See note on next page for additional descriptions.) By using this tool, you can manipulate an image to either bring out the highlights in a very dark image, or bring out more of the shadows in a very light image. The White & Black Points tool can also be used to neutralize the color cast in the highlight and shadow regions.
Using the White & Black Points tool Use the White & Black Points tool to set the shadow and highlight points of an image, as well as to neutralize the color cast in shadow/highlight regions. In the example below, the original has a slight color cast in the shadow and highlight portions of the image. With the use of the auto neutralizing and auto adjustment features, the color cast is removed, and the shadows and highlights are remapped accordingly.
Using the Gradation Tool (LCH Mode only) The Gradation tool lets you adjust the midtones (the mid-level grays) of the lightness channel “L” of an image without altering the color itself. This is because even with changes to the luminance or lightness value, the chroma and hue values are kept constant. To prevent color images from losing saturation when adjusting the lightness, ScanWizard Pro TX provides a Saturation Range option.
Using the Gradation tool Use the Gradation tool to adjust the midtones of the lightness channel “L” of an image. In the example below, the original is underexposed, with the middle tones of the image being too dark. The corrected image shows the middle tones being brightened, but the saturation and hues of the image remain untouched.
Using the Color Cast Tool (LCH Mode only) The Color Cast tool is used to eliminate any unwanted color casts in an image, as well as to add a color cast without altering the lightness channel “L” values. In the example here, the original has a slight cyan cast that makes the image look cold and unappealing. The solution: Remove the undesirable color cast. Original image 1. Insert the film holder with the image to be corrected into your scanner. 2.
Using the Color Cast tool Use the Color Cast tool to remove an unwanted color cast or to add a color cast without altering the lightness channel “L” values. In the example below, the original has a slight cyan cast to it. Using the Neutral Eyedropper tool and clicking it on the fishing boat watchtower removes the unwanted cyan cast from the image.
Using the Saturation Curve Tool (LCH Mode only) The Saturation Curve tool lets you increase or decrease the color intensity (chroma or saturation) of an image without altering its hue and lightness values. In the example here, the colors in the original are not as intense or saturated as they should be, resulting in a dull, lifeless image. The solution: Increase the saturation or intensity of the colors and provide vibrancy to the image. 1.
Using the Saturation Curve tool Use the Saturation Curve to increase or decrease the color intensity (chroma or saturation) of an image without altering the hue and lightness values. In the example below, the colors of the original are not as rich as they should be (notice the slightly muddied wash to the overall image). The corrected image shows deeper, richer tones, resulting in a more vibrant, lifelike image.
Using the Selective Color Tool (LCH Mode only) The Selective Color tool is used to perform color alteration to a specific color range without affecting the other colors in an image. This is done either to increase the visual impact of a color or to completely change the relationship of the targeted color(s) with other colors in the image. In the example here, we want to increase the saturation of the sky and change the boat color but leave everything else untouched. 1.
Using the Selective Color tool Use the Selective Color tool to perform color correction to a specific color range without altering the other colors in an image. In the example below, the color of the blue sky is changed with an increase in saturation, but all other colors in the image are held constant and remain unchanged.
Using the Tone Curve Tool ve tool is used to adjust the tonal The Tone Cur Curve distribution of each channel of an image. It functions very much like the Gradation tool, except that it provides additional functions to allow separate adjustments of the tones in each RGB or CMYK channel, depending on the image type. This tool is especially useful for correcting the “ink percentage” distribution (i.e., dot gain correction) in CMYK images.
Using the Tone Curve tool ve tool to adjust the Use the Tone Cur Curve tones separately or as a whole for RGB/ CMYK images. In the example below, the original looks cold, with a preponderance of bluegreen tones. The corrected version shows the image with adjusted tones in the yellow and magenta channels, resulting in a rosier, warmer look.
Using the Filter Tool The Filter tool is used to apply special effects to your images. Several filters are provided in ScanWizard Pro TX, including Blur / Blur More, Sharpen / Sharpen More, Emboss, and Edge Enhancement. In the example here, the original is a bit blurry to begin with. The solution: Use the Unsharp Masking filter to increase sharpness in an image. 1. Insert the film holder with the image to be corrected into your scanner. Original image 2.
Using the Filter tool The Filters tool applies special effects to your images. In the example below, the Unsharp Masking filter is used to increase sharpness in the image and improve image quality.
5 Special Features & Advanced Scenarios This section of the manual touches on the special features of ScanWizard Pro TX and provides more advanced scenarios on how to use the program.
How to Edit and Scan Multiple Scan Jobs When you need to adjust settings and scan several images at a time or find yourself wanting to scan and save images in batches, refer to the sample scenario below. NOTE: Start Scan Wizard Pro TX from the Apple menu (for Mac) or Start menu (for PC) if you want to batch scan images to file. 1. After inserting the color slide holder (used in this example) into the scanner, choose Positive Film as your scan material. 2. Click the Overview button.
Editing and Scanning Multiple Scan Jobs 4 6 6 1 2 3 3 5 Special Features & Advanced Scenarios 5-3
How to Use the ScanWizard Pro TX Working Folders The ScanWizard Pro TX Working Folder is a tool that helps you enhance scanning productivity of your scanning, especially when you have to perform several scanning jobs of the same type of originals. All of your favorite image setting contexts for previews or prescans, including AIC adjustments, are automatically saved and kept in a default or user-defined Working Folder. Several sets of setting contexts may be saved.
4. Click the Select All button from the Job Panel window. With all the Scan Jobs (#1 to #4) highlighted, go to the Settings window. Select 300 ppi as your resolution, pixel as your unit of measurement, then type the desired output dimensions (approximately, W=550, H=370 in this example). Next, check the Fixed Output Size option to preserve the output dimensions when you decide later to change the scan frame size. 6.
At subsequent scanning sessions: 1. Place the new set of slides into the same holder, and insert the holder into the scanner. NOTE: Using a separate slide holder may sometimes mislead ScanWizard Pro TX to detect the holder as a new media type of holder and causes it to display the New Media Inserted dialog. When this condition occurs, choose Use Cur Currrent option as your working folder. 2. Click the Overview button to see a Preview image of the new slides.
Loading working folder when resuming work on the same media: Whenever you want to use the same “Web Gallery” working folder to apply to a new set of positive slides after a period of working with other media (such as negative filmstrips or APS films), do the following: Observe that the output image resolution, unit of measurement, and dimension for your new set of slides are already preset in the Settings window as you have previously defined in the “Web Gallery” working folder. 4.
How to Use the Magic Diamonds The “Magic Diamonds” that are a part of the Tag Windows feature in ScanWizard Pro TX let you set the white and black points, as well as remove any unwanted color casts in an image without having to bring up the color adjustment/correction screens. In the example here, the image has a slightly grayish cast (i.e., less contrast), which can be removed easily with the use of the Magic Diamonds. 1.
Using the Magic Diamonds 4 3 2 10 9 8 Special Features & Advanced Scenarios 5-9
How to Customize Negative Film With ScanWizard Pro TX, you can create a customized film profile for your negative film, based on an existing negative film profile. This lets you create film profiles at will or as the need arises, and allows you to use the profiles for subsequent scans as well. 6. Choose the base film type on which the custom negative film profile will be based. In general, select an existing film profile closest to your new film type. In this example, we chose Kodak Gold 100-6. 1.
Customizing Negative Film 2 4 5 6 10 7 Prescan image showing film base selected 3 11 8 9 Special Features & Advanced Scenarios 5-11
Appendix The following information can be found in this section: A Color Matching for Advanced Users B Available File Formats for “Scan to File” Function Appendix-1
Appendix A: Color Matching for Advanced Users This section contains important information on how to achieve color matching across your devices. If you need more details on ColorSync or any of the thirdparty application programs discussed in this section, refer to the respective user guides of those programs. For Macintosh users Calibrating your monitor Calibrating your monitor to obtain the proper monitor profile is important for achieving higher precision in color matching.
After selecting your monitor profile, you will see the profile changed in the ColorSync Control Panel, as shown in the example below. Using images in third-party applications You should know if the image-editing or page-layout application you use to edit or process scanned images is ColorSync-savvy or not. This is because the settings in the Color Matching Setup dialog box will vary, depending on the image-editing application you are using. A. Using ColorSync-savvy applications Adobe Photoshop 5.
• Select Scanner RGB as your RGB destination profile. This is the best choice as your RGB destination profile because there is one less color space conversion in the process of color matching (which means the original color data is preserved better). This is especially important for users who demand minimal loss of data during color-space conversion. B. Using non-ColorSync-savvy applications Adobe Photoshop 4.0 or earlier is a non-ColorSync-savvy application.
For Windows users The ICC color profile of your monitor has to be calibrated in order to achieve optimum color display and color consistency between the scanner and your monitor. To accomplish this, you need to calibrate your monitor and create a profile with a third-party calibration program or hardware calibrator. The Adobe Gamma utility provided with the Adobe Photoshop 5.0 (or later) is a good example of such a program.
5. Click the “Color Management” tab from the Display Properties dialog box. 6. Click the “Add…” button to add your monitor profile from the Profile List. 7. Select the monitor profile “Diamond Compatible 9300K G2.2”, and click “Set As Default” button. 8. Click the “OK” button to close the dialog box. 5 6 7 8 After selecting your monitor profile, you will see the same profile being applied to ScanWizard Pro TX, as well as to your image editing application, e.g., Photoshop 5.0 (or later).
Color Matching Setup using ICC Profile-Aware applications When using an ICC Profile-Aware application (Adobe Photoshop 5.0 or later is a good example), you need to perform the following in the Color Matching Setup dialog box of ScanWizard Pro TX:: 1. Check the Display using monitor compensation check box. 2. If you are running ScanWizard Pro TX under Native Mode, check the Native Mode RGB Color Matching check box.
NOTE: Checking this check box will ensure that the scanned images displayed in Photoshop match the preview images shown in the Preview window of ScanWizard Pro TX. Color Matching Setup using non-ICC Profile-Aware applications When a third-party application is non-ICC profile-aware (Adobe Photoshop 4.0 or earlier versions are typical examples), it means that the program is incapable of reading nor processing embedded ICC profile information. In this case, the ICC profile data is ignored.
Color Matching Setup dialog button functions Add Profiles button The Add Profiles button is provided which will allow you to add additional ICC profiles that normally come with your device (e.g., display monitor or printer). You may add profiles when you cannot find the ICC profile for your device from those provided with the ScanWizard Pro TX. You may also source additional ICC profiles from web sites as some device suppliers (e.g., HP, Kodak, etc.) have made their ICC profiles available on the Internet.
Appendix B: Available File Formats for “Scan to File function” ScanWizard Pro TX’s “Scan to File” features the batch-scanning function, allowing you to scan and save images in various file formats. Not all file formats are available for different image types, and you should select the proper file format with the image type that meets your requirements. For details, see the following cross-reference table.
For Windows users TIF EPS BMP PSD RGB Colors ü ü ü ü RGB Colors (48-bit) ü Gray Scale ü ü ü ü ü ü Gray Scale (16-bit) ü CMYK Colors ü ü ü ü Lab Colors ü Web/Internet Colors 256 Colors (Default) 256 Colors (Custom) ü Line art B & W Diffusion ü ü ü ü ü ü SCT JPG ü Appendix-11
