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Step 4—Select the color model
Select a color model according to
how you intend to use the image. The
options available depend on whether
the Nikon Color Management system
(CMS) is on (the default setting) or
off.
Nikon Color Management
The Nikon Color Management system (CMS) ensures that the
colors from your scanner are reproduced accurately on differ-
ent output devices such as printers and monitors. Accuracy is
ensured by means of ICC profiles that provide information about
the color space used for scanning and the characteristics of the
video system, printer, or monitor. Profiles are available for RGB
(for use when editing images or displaying them on a monitor)
and CMYK (for professionals who wish to create a file ready for
printing on a commercial four-color printing press).
Option When to use it
Calibrated RGB
(CMS on)
Use for images that will be edited or
displayed on a computer monitor
CMYK
(CMS on)
Use for images destined for output on a
four-color printer
RGB
(CMS off)
Use to edit raw RGB data from the
scanner
Grayscale
Use for images that will be printed or
displayed in monochrome
Tutorial: Making a Scan
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107 Turning Nikon CMS on and off
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107 Nikon Color Management