User`s guide

D-2 Microtek ScanWizard 5 User's Guide (Macintosh version)
Color matching
An important feature of ScanWizard 5 that ensures color is displayed consistently — from the
initial input stage when an image is captured by the scanner, to the final output stage when the
image is output to your monitor or printer.
Colormeter
An element of the Information Window with input and output components showing pixel
values of an image at a specific x/y location.
Context
The context as a concept in ScanWizard 5 refers to a complete scan setup or environment, with
each context having its own characteristics (such as scan material, ColorSync profile selections,
etc.). Contexts allow you to customize your scan jobs to your particular needs and work
environment.
Contrast
The relationship between the light and dark areas of an image. Contrast is the range between
the darkest and lightest shades in an image, while brightness is the balance of light and dark
shades. Contrast determines the number of shades you get; brightness determines the intensity
of the shades. An image with low contrast tends to look dull and flat.
Descreen
An Advanced Image Correction tool that lets you remove moiré patterns during the scanning
process.
Dpi
Stands for dots per inch, the measure of resolution. The greater the dpi number, the higher the
resolution.
Edge Enhancement
The Edge Enhancement filter gives greater contrast to edges and is best used for improving
geometrical contoured shapes.
Emboss
The Emboss filter makes a selection appear raised or stamped by suppressing the color within
the selection and then tracing its edges with black.
Filters
Tools that allow you to apply or create special effects to your images. Filters in ScanWizard 5
include Blur, Blur More, Sharpen, Sharpen More, Edge Enhancement, Emboss, Unsharp
Masking, and Gaussian Blur.