UMAX Technologies Astra 4000 User manual

Astra 4000U
Owner’s Manual
Trademarks
UMAX is a trademark of UMAX Technologies, Inc. Astra is a trademark of UMAX Technologies, Inc.
IBM PC/AT is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporations. MS-Windows, Windows,
and MS-DOS are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. PhotoDeluxe is a trademark of Adobe Systems,
Inc. Presto! PageManager is a trademark of NewSoft Technology Corporation. Other names and
trademarks appearing herein are trademarks of their respective holders.
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED…………………………………………………………..4
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………….4
Unpacking the Scanner……………………………………………………………………………………..4
Package Contents…………………………………………………………………………………...4
Getting to Know Your
Scanner………………………………………………………………………………………………………4
Astra 4000U Scanner Elements……………………………………………………………………..4
Astra 4000U Back Panel……………………………………………………………………………5
System Requirements……………………………………………………………………………………….5
Installing the Software……………………………………………………………………………………...5
Installing PhotoShop LE on Your PC………………………………………………………………5
Installing PhotoShop LE on Your Macintosh ……………………………………………………...6
Install VistaScan and bundle Software (Presto! PageManager, Presto! PhotoAlbum, Presto!
PageType, Presto! ImageFolio, OmniPage LE, and online Manuals)..…………………………….6
Installing the Hardware…………………………………………………………………………………….6
About Scanner Connectors………………………………………………………………………….7
Setting Up – General Information…………………………………………………………………..7
Connecting the Hardware Interface Card…………………………………………………………...7
CHAPTER 2. YOUR FIRST SCAN…………………………………………………………….9
Scanning Your First Image With PhotoShop LE…………………………………………………………9
Turning the Scanner Lamp On and Off………………………………………………………………….10
CHAPTER 3. SCANNING BASICS……………………………………………………………………..11
Setting VistaScan Preferences…………………………………………………………………………….11
General…………………………………………………………………………………………….11
Scan Destination…………………………………………………………………………………...12
Scanner Information……………………………………………………………………………….14
VistaScan Beginner Window Features…………………………………………………………….14
VistaScan Advanced Features……………………………………………………………………..16
Using VistaAccess – Direct Access……………………………………………………………….27
Using VistaShuttle…………………………………………………………………………………28
Using the UMAX Copy Utility……………………………………………………………………29
CHAPTER 4. SCANNING PROJECTS………………………………………………………31
Using VistaScan to Scan a Photo to e-mail……………………………………………………………….32
Using Presto! PageManager to Scan a Form and Edit it with PageType………………………………32
Converting Scanned Text to Editable Text with OmniPage…………………………………………….34
Opening OmniPage LE……………………………………………………………………………34
Converting Scanned Text with OmniPage LE…………………………………………………….34
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Creating an Album with Presto! PhotoAlbum…………………………………………………………...35
Opening PhotoAlbum……………………………………………………………………………...35
Creating a PhotoAlbum……………………………………………………………………………36
CHAPTER 5. HOW TO GET HELP………………………………………………………….38
Using Online Manuals……………………………………………………………………………………..38
Accessing the UMAX VistaScan Online Manual…………………………………………………38
Accessing the Adobe PhotoShop Online Manual…………………………………………………38
Accessing the Presto! PageManager Online Manual……………………………………………...39
Accessing the Caere OmniPage Online Manual…………………………………………………..39
Installing Acrobat Reader for Macintosh Users…………………………………………………...40
Troubleshooting……………………………………………………………………………………………40
General Problems and Solutions…………………………………………………………………..40
Windows 98/95 OSR2 Problems and Solutions…………………………………………………...40
Macintosh Version Problems and Solutions………………………………………………………43
Contacting Technical Support…………………………………………………………………………….45
Product Registration………………………………………………………………………………………46
Maintenance………………………………………………………………………………………………..46
Cleaning…………………………………………………………………………………………………….46
APPENDIX A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS…………………………………………..47
Scanner Specifications……………………………………………………………………………………..47
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CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the UMAX Astra 4000U scanner. This high-resolution 1200 x 2400 dpi scanner
is perfect for your many scanning needs.
The Astra 4000U scanner is equipped with a USB connector that allows you to make a fast and easy
connection to the USB port on your PC, or USB-equipped Macintosh computer (such as the iMac or blue
and white G3).
In addition to being easy to connect, this scanner is also easy to use. Simply follow the instructions in this
guide and you’ll be scanning in no time. With the powerful software included with your scanner, you can
create an archive of scanned images, e-mail or fax images to friends or clients, or create your own Web site
gallery. Get ready to unleash your creativity with the UMAX Astra 4000U scanner.
Unpacking the Scanner
Your scanner package includes the cables and software you need to get the scanner up and running. The
scanner package should contain all of the items listed below. If you do not find all of the listed items,
contact the retailer from whom you purchased the scanner, or contact UMAX. For information on
contacting UMAX directly, refer to Chapter 6. How to Find Help.
Package Contents
• UMAX Astra 4000U Flatbed scanner
• USB Interface Cable
• Quick Start Guide and Owner’s Manual
• Power cable
• Adobe® PhotoShop LE CD-ROM
• UMAX Scanner CD-ROM. This CD-ROM contains software for UMAX VistaScan, VistaAccess,
VistaShuttle (PC), Caere® OmniPage® LE OCR, NewSoft® Presto! PageManager, Newsoft®
Presto! PhotoAlbumтм LE, NewSoft® Presto! PageTypeтм (PC), UMAX Copy Utility (PC), Presto!
ImageFolio LE (PC)
Getting to Know Your Scanner
To gain a complete understanding of the information contained in this manual, it is important that you
become familiar with your scanner. The graphics below identify the key scanner components.
Astra 4000U Scanner Elements
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Astra 400U Back Panel
System Requirements
This section defines the minimum system requirements necessary to operate the Astra 4000U scanner.
Please refer to the section below that applies to your scanner and computer type.
PC Requirements
• An IBM-compatible PC with 80486, Pentium processor or higher
• Microsoft® Windows 98, 95 OSR2, or higher
• USB interface connector
• 32 MB RAM
• CD-ROM drive
• 170 MB of available hard disk space
Macintosh Requirements
• iMac or USB-compatible Macintosh
• Macintosh OS 8.0 or higher
• USB interface connector
• 32 MB RAM
• CD-ROM drive
• 170 MB of available hard disk space
Installing the Software
The PhotoShop LE installation procedure is different for Macintosh and PC computers. Therefore, we have
provided two separate sets of instructions. Follow the set of instructions for your computer.
Installing PhotoShop LE on Your PC
NOTE: PhotoShop LE is compatible with Windows 89, 95, and higher. Use the following steps to install
your scanning software rather than using the add/remove programs to install the software.
1. Insert the Adobe PhotoShop LE CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Click the Start button in the bottom left corner of the desktop.
3. Choose Run from the Start menu. The Run dialog box opens.
4. Click the Browse button.
5. Look in Photosle in the CD-ROM drive: example “Photosle (F:)” where “F” is your CD-ROM drove.
6. Double-click the Photosle folder.
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7. Click on Setup.exe to highlight it, and click the OK button. The path to the Setup.exe file appears in
the Open text box in the Run dialog box.
8. Click OK to launch the Setup file. Follow the screen prompts.
9. When the User Information dialog box appears, enter your personal information and the software serial
number that appears in the upper right corner of the PhotoShop registration card. You can find the
registration card in the CD-ROM case.
10. Continue with the installation process by following the remaining screen prompts.
Installing PhotoShop LE on Your Macintosh
1. Disable any virus-protection extensions and restart your computer.
2. Insert the Adobe PhotoShop LE CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The PhotoShop LE CD-ROM
content window appears.
3. Double-click the Adobe PhotoShop LE icon. The PhotoShop LE window appears.
4. Double-click the Install PhotoShop LE icon. Follow the screen prompts.
5. When the User Information dialog box appears, enter your personal information and the software serial
number that appears in the upper right corner of the PhotoShop registration card. You can find the
registration card in the CD-ROM case.
6. Click the Install Now… button.
7. Continue with the installation process by following the remaining screen prompts.
Install Vistascan and Bundle Software (Presto! PageManager, Presto! PhotoAlbum, Presto!
PageType, Presto! ImageFolio, OmniPage LE, and Online Manuals)
1. Insert the UMAX Scanner CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive after you have finished installing
the software on the PhotoDeluxe CD.
FOR PC USERS: If your computer does not automatically begin installing the programs contained on
this disk after inserting it into the CD-ROM, click on the Start bar, select Run… A dialog box
appears. Type “d:/setup” in the dialog box. If your CD-ROM is designated with another letter,
substitute the appropriate letter for the drive.
FOR MACINTOSH USERS: When the UMAX VistaScan window opens on your desktop, double-
click on the UMAX CD Installer icon to begin the software installation.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation of Presto! PageManager, UMAX
VistaScan, OmniPage LE, and the online User’s Guide.
3. Restart your computer as suggested by the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Installing the Hardware
After you have removed the scanner from the box and verified that all of the package contents have been
included, please check to make sure that your computer is compatible with the scanner’s connectors.
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About Scanner Connectors
USB Connectors
Many newer computers, both PC and Macintosh, rely on USB technology as the primary method of
communication with computer peripherals. With this new USB “plug-and-play” technology your computer
automatically configures itself to work with USB peripherals.
If your computer has a USB port, you must make sure that this port is enabled in the system BIOS. Please
refer to the troubleshooting section to learn more about enabling the USB port.
Checking Your Computer’s Connectors
To use your scanner you need to understand what type of connectors you have on your computer. To
determine the connector type, look at the pack panel of your computer:
• A USB port is a small slot ½” long and ¼” wide.
NOTE: If your computer has a USB port, check to make sure that your computer’s operating system
supports USB. The following factory-installed operating systems support USB: Microsoft Window 95
OSR2, 98 or higher, and Mac OS 8.0.
Setting Up – General Information
• Find a suitable location near your computer to place the scanner.
CAUTION: Make sure the surface is flat. Operating your scanner on an uneven surface can damage
the internal components.
Connecting the Hardware Interface Cables
If your computer has a USB port, follow the instructions in the Connecting the USB Cable section to
connect the scanner to your computer.
Connecting the USB Cable
The instructions for connecting the hardware interface cable are different for PC and Macintosh users.
Refer to the section below that applies to your computer type.
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1. Locate the USB cable that is provided. First, plug one end of this cable firmly into the USB port on
the back of the scanner.
2. Second, plug the other end of this cable into the port located on the back panel of the computer.
Macintosh Connection
1. Locate the USB cable that is provided. Plug one end of it firmly into one of the USB ports. IMac
computer ports are located on the right side of the computer, or at either side of the keyboard. The
USB port on other Macintosh computers is located on the back panel of the computer, or on a USB
interface card.
2. Plug the other end of this cable into the port located on the back panel of the scanner.
Connecting the Power Adapter
1. Plug the scanner’s power cord into an electrical outlet.
2. Insert the other end of this cable into the rear panel of the scanner. The power indicator on the front
panel of the scanner should now be illuminated.
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CHAPTER 2. YOUR FIRST SCAN
Before you begin your first scan, you must install the scanner and the bundled software. Refer to the Quick
Start Guide for installation and scanner test instructions.
You can perform a basic scan using any of the software applications bundled with this scanner. For your
first scan, we suggest using the PhotoDeluxe software.
PCs and Macintosh have two different versions of the PhotoDeluxe software, so we have included two
separate sets of instructions. Please follow the proper set if instructions for your system.
Scanning Your First Image With PhotoShop LE
PC
1. Open Adobe PhotoShop LE and select File, Import, Select Twain Source.
2. Select VistaScan as your Twain source (need only step once).
3. Select File, Import, Twain_32 to launch VistaScan driver.
Macintosh
1. Open Adobe PhotoShop LE.
2. Choose Import from the File menu.
3. Click UMAX VistaScan from the dropdown menu. The VistaScan window opens.
4. Lift the document cover and place the item face-down so the top center of the document aligns with the
arrow ( ) at the back edge of the object glass.
5. Click the Preview button on the right side of the VistaScan Beginner window. The scanner begins a
low-resolution scan of the item.
6. When the preview scan is complete the preview image is displayed in the Preview window (on the left
side of the VistaScan window).
You can change the view of the Preview image using the “Zoom Tool,” or select a scanning region
using the “Frame Selection Tool”. To find out more about how to use these tools, click on the user tips
text that appears when your cursor pauses over the tool.
NOTE: You must have a browser installed in order to view the VistaScan online help.
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7. In the Click to Scan section of the VistaScan Beginner window, click the icon that corresponds to the
type of image you are scanning.
For example, to scan a color photograph, choose “Color Photo”. To scan text or a black and white
drawing, choose “Text/Lineart”. The image is scanned and you return to the PhotoShop LE window.
8. NOTE: Choosing an icon in the “Click to Scan” area does tow things: it activates the scanner, and
automatically sets the scanner settings to ensure the best scanning results.
9. VistaScan closes and the scanned image appears in PhotoShop.
10. Modify the image using the PhotoShop tools.
11. Choose Save As from the File menu to save the scanned image.
Turning the Scanner Lamp On and Off
The scanner lamp remains on whenever the scanner has power, unless you turn it off using the VistaAccess
Power Saving utility. Turning off the scanner lamp when you are not scanning prolongs the life of the
lamp.
The Power Saving window is located in VistaAccess. See “Using VistaAccess” for information on
accessing VistaAccess. Inside VistaAccess you will find Lamp On/Off Control. Click on Lamp On/Off
Control. You will find a button to shut the lamp off or turn it on. Also you can set a timer to
automatically power off the lamp after at selected period of time.
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CHAPTER 3. SCANNING BASICS
VistaScan is the primary program or driver you use to scan with your Astra 4000U scanner. It is a
TWAIN-compliant program, which means that it can be run from other programs that support scanning,
like PhotoDeluxe, OmniPage, and others. It is also a stand-alone program, which allows you to scan
images for a variety of uses, even without launching another program first.
Setting VistaScan Preferences
Preferences control scanner settings that you generally do not modify every time you use the scanner. The
Preference settings are used as the default settings for several of the scan settings.
To access the VistaScan Preferences, click the Preferences icon in the upper right corner of the VistaScan
window.
The Preferences cover three areas:
• General
• Scan Destination
• Scanner Information
A tab at the top of the Preferences window indicates each VistaScan preference group. To view the
Preference settings for an area, click on the associated tab.
General
The General tab contains preference settings that control color matching and color correction, and whether
to display the ruler and tips.
Color Matching/Correction
Color Matching allows you to fine-tune the colors of scanned images so that they emulate the colors of
your original source documents as closely as possible. This is accomplished using MagicMatch.
When you click on the MagicMatch checkbox (so a checkmark appears) the Profile List displays. A profile
list of applicable calibration profiles, which MagicMatch uses to render a final output image. If a printer or
calibration profile is not chosen, MagicMatch will calibrate the image to optimize its display on a monitor.
MagicMatch only functions when you are scanning in color mode. When you are using MagicMatch, it
automatically disables the Level/Curve and Color Adjustment/Balance settings in the VistaScan Advanced
window.
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Show Ruler
The Show Ruler command displays or hides the rulers that border the top and left sides of the Preview
window. These rulers correspond to the rulers on your scanner’s object glass. Clicking on the Show Ruler
checkbox turns off (removes the checkmark) and hides the ruler. Clicking on the checkbox again turns the
feature on (displays a checkmark) and shows the ruler.
Tips Help
The Tips Help option determines whether tips are displayed when you pause with your cursor over a
VistaScan option. Click on the Tips Help box to enable tips (displays a checkmark). When a checkmark
appears, clicking the checkbox disables the tips and removes the checkmark.
Scan Destination
The options in this Preferences tab specify how scanned images are stored, printed, faxed, transferred to
another application, or transmitted via e-mail.
File
To set the location of your stored images:
1. Click on the File icon. The file preferences appear to the right of the Scan To icon set.
2. In the File Directory box, enter the directory to where you want to store the scanned image file. If you
are not sure of the directory path, click the Browse button to locate the desired directory.
3. Enter the file name under which you want to store the scanned image files (such as TMP) in the File
Name text box.
4. Select the file format in which you want to save scanned images from the File Format drop down list.
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Printer
To specify which printer to use when printing scanned images:
1. Click on the Printer icon. The printer currently selected as the default appears to the right of the Scan
To icon set.
2. If you want to change any of the printer settings, click on the Properties button. The standard Print
Setup dialog box opens. Make any changes you want, and then click OK to return to the Preference
settings.
E-mail
To specify which e-mail application to use when you e-mail scanned images:
1. Click on the E-mail icon. The e-mail preferences appear to the right of the Scan To icon set.
2. Click on the button next to the e-mail software you are using (Microsoft Exchange or Lotus cc:Mail).
3. Select the image format you want to use when you attach scanned images to your email application
from the Image Format drop down list.
Note: For other e-mail applications, first “scan to file” then attach the saved file to your email using your
email application.
Fax
1. Click on the Fax icon. The fax driver (or printer driver if a fax driver is not selected) currently
selected as the default appears to the right of the Scan To icon set.
2. To change the settings, click on the Properties button. The standard Print Setup dialog box opens.
Make any changes you want, and then click OK to return to the Preference settings.
Application
1. Click on the Application icon. The application preferences appear to the right of the Scan To icon set.
2. Enter the application name to which you want to send the scanned image files (such as Presto!
PageManager) in the Application Name text box.
3. Enter the file name of the application executable in the File Name text box. If you are not sure of the
directory path, click the Browse button to locate the correct path.
4. Select the image format in which you want to save scanned images from the Image Format drop
down list.
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Scanner Information
The Scanner Information tab displays information about your scanner. The information includes:
• Scanner Manufacturer
• Scanner Model
• Firmware Version
• VistaScan Version
• Maximum Scan Width and Length
• Maximum Resolution
VistaScan Beginner Window Features
The VistaScan Beginner window appears when you launch VistaScan. The features of the VistaScan
Beginner window let you scan a wide variety of documents, photos, and graphics. Just click a button.
Scanning an item via the Beginner window consists of just a few steps:
1. Perform a preview scan of the item to be scanned by clicking the Preview button. The item is quickly
scanned at low-resolution, and is displayed in the Preview window (on the left side of the VistaScan
Beginner window).
2. Select what you want to do with the image after it is scanned using the Scan To icons.
3. Specify what kind of image you are going to scan, and start the final scan process using the Click To
Scan icons.
Performing the Preview Scan
The Preview feature lets you scan an item at low-resolution so you can define the specific area to be
scanned when you scan at higher resolution.
To preview the item you are going to scan:
1. Place the item you want to scan face-down on the object glass, under the inverted triangle that appears
in the center of the rear ruler.
2. Click the Preview button on the right side of the Beginner window.
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The image is quickly scanned and displayed in the Preview window.
There are three Preview tools in the VistaScan Beginner window.
Zoom tool – Lets you enlarge or reduce the view of the image in the Preview window. To use the Zoom
tool:
Once the preview image appears in the Preview window, click on the Magnifying Glass icon.
Move your cursor into the Preview window and click. The image enlarges. To reduce the view size, press
the sift key (the command key on the Macintosh) and click in the Preview window.
Frame tool – Lets you select the portion of the image displayed in the Preview window you want scanned
in the final scan step.
You can size the selection frame by clicking on the Frame tool and placing your cursor over one of the
four edges of the frame (which changes the cursor shape to a two-headed arrow), drag the frame inward to
reduce the size, or outward to increase the size.
You can also move a selected frame by positioning the cursor inside the frame (which changes the cursor
shape to a four-direction arrow), and dragging the frame to another location in the Preview window.
Move tool – Lets you move an image in the Preview window so you can see portions that are not visible
because the image is zoomed too large to display completely. Click on the Move tool. Put the cursor
inside the preview window (which changes the cursor shape to a hand). Scroll the image view by clicking
and dragging the cursor.
Selecting the Scan to Device or Application
To specify the device or application to which you want to send the scanned item, click on the icon that
represents this device or application.
The icons include:
File – stores the scanned image in a file using the file name specified in the VistaScan Preferences.
Print – prints the scanned item on the default printer.
Fax – faxes the scanned item using your fax driver.
Application – sends the scanned item to the applications specified in the VistaScan Preferences.
E-mail – sends the scanned item as a graphic file to your Microsoft Exchange or Lotus cc:Mail e-
mail application. (NOTE: Other e-mail applications are not supported.)
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Defining the Type of Image to Scan
The Beginner window provides pre-defined scanning options so you can quickly and easily scan any of the
following items:
• Color Photos – use this setting when you want to scan color or black and white photos
• Printed Matter – use this setting when you want to scan something that has been printed like a
brochure, magazine, etc.
• Text/Lineart documents – use this setting when you want to scan the text contained in a document, or
when you want to scan simple lineart graphics
• Web Images – use this setting when you want to scan graphics and then use them on the web
To specify the type of image you are going to scan, click on the icon that represents the type of item you
want to scan. Clicking on any of these icons automatically starts the final scan process using the pre-
defined scan settings. The scanned image is saved or sent to the device or application you specified by
clicking on the Scan To icon.
VistaScan Advanced Features
The VistaScan Advanced window gives you the ability to adjust the scan setting individually so you can
customize the settings for the type of document you are going to scan. If you are a novice computer user,
you may want to use the VistaScan Beginner window until you are more familiar with VistaScan and the
scanning process. The Beginner window options are preset to provide a quick and easy way to scan
images.
If you are an experienced computer user with some scanning experience, you can use the features contained
in the Advanced window to optimize the scan process for the specific item you are going to scan.
The Advanced window contains the following tools and features you can use to scan documents:
• Original Document Source Settings
• Image Mode Settings
• Resolution Settings
• Descreen Settings
• Filter Settings
• Scaling Options
• Auto Adjustment Setting
• Scan Control Unit
• Multiple Scan Mode Settings
• Color Adjustment Feature Panel
Changing the Original Document Source
The Original Document Source setting identifies the item you want to scan.
You can choose from the following settings:
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Flatbed Reflective: Scans paper originals (non-transparencies) e.g., photographs, documents, and
brochures.
Three other setting options appear onscreen that are available with this scanner: UTA Transmissive, UTA
Negative, Automatic Document Feeder.
Changing the Image Mode
VistaScan can scan a wide variety of image types.
True Color, RGB: Scans a full color photo or document. The RGB indicates the colors of Red, Green,
and Blue. This setting creates larger files than the B/W Photo setting.
True Color, CMYK: Converts RGB (video) color data into CMYK (printed) color data using a special
color transformation process. When scanning is completed the CMYK image is ready for printing on a
CMYK color printer.
NOTE: Most home printers work better using RGB than CMYK.
256 Colors: Scans color images using 256 colors. The 256 color images take up less memory and hard
disk space than the True Color RGB option.
Web Photo: Scans an image at the appropriate resolution for display on the monitor.
B/W Photo: Scans black-and-white photos using 256 shades of gray (ranging from white to black) so you
get smooth shade transitions in your scanned image.
B/W Document: Scans text documents, black-and-white line art, and other black-and-white documents.
This selection creates the smallest files.
FAX: Scans at the appropriate resolution for faxing.
OCR: Scans at the appropriate settings for optimal OCR recognition.
True Color 36-bit RGB: Scans a full-color photo or document using 36-bits of information to define each
pixel. The RGB indicates the colors of Red, Green, and Blue. This setting creates larger files than the True
Color RGB setting.
B/W Photo, 12-bit: Scans a black-and-white photo using 12-bits of data to define each pixel. This setting
produces more gray shade accuracy than the B/W Photo option, but produces larger file sizes.
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NOTE: Not all graphic applications support 36-bit graphic files. To determine whether the software you
want to use is capable of working with 36-bit graphics, refer to your software documentation.
Changing the Resolution Setting
Scanning resolution is measured in dots per inch (DPI). Resolution determines the amount of information
the scanner will capture in a scanned image. The higher the resolution, the finer the image detail, and the
larger the file sizes.
VistaScan lets you choose from the following resolution settings:
• Higher – this option opens a drop down menu that contains higher resolution settings which include
9600, 8400, 7200, 6000, 4800, 3600, 2400, 1800, and 1600 dpi selections.
• 1200
• 800
• 600
• 400
• 300
• 200
• 150
• 100
• 75
• Custom
The table below gives you an idea of the file sizes you can expect based on the original image size and the
resolution setting you specify. These values are based on scanning images in 24-bit, True Color RGB
mode. Image sizes shown below are given in megabytes.
Table 1. Resolution/File-Size Guidelines
Resolution
(dots per inch) Image Size 4x5 Image Size 5x7
Image Size
8.5x11
72 0.30 0.53 1.39
100 0.58 1.00 2.68
200 2.29 4.01 10.70
300 5.15 9.01 24.10
400 9.16 16.00 42.80
600 20.60 36.10 96.30
800 36.60 64.10 171.20
1200 82.40 144.20 385.20
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NOTE: Choosing the True Color RGB 36-bit setting captures more data than the 24-bit setting. This
means that the file sizes listed above will be larger if you scanned images using the True Color 36-bit RGB
setting.
Choosing the Best Resolution for Your Scanning Project
To choose the best resolution for scanning, determine what you are going to do with the image once it is
scanned. Matching your scanning resolution to the image use will give you the best image for that purpose
and will keep the file sizes to the minimum needed.
Table 2. Recommended Resolutions
Image Use Recommended Resolution
Printing 300 - 600*
Viewing on the Screen 72
Viewing on the Web 72
OCR, B/W 300
Pre-Press 600 - 1200
Enlarging 1200
• Depending on the resolution of your printer.
Using Custom Resolution Settings
You can also specify custom resolution settings that you can use when you scan. The maximum custom
resolution setting you can define is 2400 dpi. To define the custom resolution settings:
1. Choose the Custom… option from the Resolution drop down menu. The Custom Resolution window
opens.
2. Enter the desired resolution setting (between 50 and 2400 dpi) in the Custom resolution #1 box.
3. Repeat step 2 to define the Custom resolution #2 and Custom resolution #3 settings.
4. Click OK. The settings you defined appear on the Resolution setting drop down menu, under the
Custom heading.
Changing the Descreen Feature
The Descreen option helps eliminate the patterns that appear when you scan printed images found in
magazines, brochures, catalogues, etc. This is accomplished by changing the number of lines that appear in
every inch (lines per inch) of the scanned image.
The Descreen feature is unavailable when you have chosen the B/W Document, FAX, or OCR resolution
settings.
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To change the Descreen setting:
1. Click the Descreen option to display the drop down menu.
2. Choose one of the Descreen options:
No Descreen – No Descreening.
Magazine – Specifies 133 lines per inch. This option smoothes the fine dot pattern found in glossy
magazines.
Newspaper – Specifies 85 lines per inch. Smoothes the coarse grain pattern commonly found in
newspaper images.
Art Print – Specifies 175 lines per inch. Smoothes the fine dot pattern found in high quality art print.
Custom – Opens the Custom Descreen window, which allows you to specify a custom line screen
value. Refer to the Using Custom Descreen Settings section for information about how to set custom
descreen values.
Using Custom Descreen Settings
You can also specify custom descreen settings that you can use when you want to change the lines per inch
setting to eliminate patterns that are generated while scanning printed images. You can enter custom
settings that range from 35 to 400 lines per inch. To define the custom descreen settings:
1. Choose the Custom… option from the Descreen drop down menu. The Custom Descreen window
opens.
2. Enter the desired lines per inch setting (between 35 and 400 lpi) in the Custom descreen lpi #1 text
box.
3. Repeat step 2 to define the Custom descreen #2 and Custom descreen #3 settings.
4. Click OK. The settings you defined appear on the Descreen setting drop down menu, under the
Custom heading.
Changing the Filter Setting
Image filters are used to soften or sharpen edges and boundaries of an image.
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