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2 • Preview scanning
ColorQuartet 5.0 Pro
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Choosing the preview size
The values in the Preview Setup window’s Size menu refer to the number of megabytes of data
generated. They also indicate the relative size of the preview on screen.
• A larger preview scan will take a little longer, but will also give you a better basis for determin-
ing highlight and shadow points and evaluating color adjustments.
• If you are a scanning a single small image, choose a relatively large preview size. For a single
large image, a smaller preview is adequate.
• If you are scanning several images in a single preview, a good rule of thumb is to multiply the
number of images by three to find an appropriate preview size.
• Depending on how many windows and programs you have open and how much RAM is in
your computer, some of the choices for preview size may not be available. If you want to make
large previews, you may need to install more RAM.
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aking a preview scan
ScanFlow System • Preparing to make automatic previews