The Library maintains two types of flatbed
scanners: two Microtek 11 x 17" scanners and 3 Canon 8 1/2 x 11"
scanners. They use different software, so follow the links below
for the scanner you will be using.
Microtek Scanmaker 9800XL
Canon
Scanners
For advice on selecting resolution for
scanning please follow this link:
Scanning Resolution Guidelines
Guide to Scanning (Microtek
Scanmaker 9800XL)
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Be sure
the scanner is turned ON. The power switch is located on the right hand
side of the back of the scanner.
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Put the original face down on the scanner glass bed.
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Click
Start → Programs → Adobe Photoshop CS2 →
File
→
Import
→ Microtek Scan Wizard Pro. ScanWizard Pro is started from Adobe Photoshop
CS2. The image is delivered to Photoshop after the final scan.
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Preview
window opens. This window displays an overview scan of the original.
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Overview
performs a low-resolution preview of the entire original scan material.
Prescan performs a high resolution preview of the selected scan frame.
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Click the
Overview button to start an overview; you will see the image appear in
your Preview window.
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Select the
Scan Frame tool from the toolbar in the preview window and choose the area
to be scanned by dragging a rectangle around it. You may adjust this
rectangle to fit the area that you want to scan. You will see a flashing
frame (marquee) around the selected area.
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Choose the
image resolution. Go to the Settings window and enter the resolution value
in the Resolution edit box. We recommend using a resolution of 300 ppi for
most scans. Consult Selecting Resolution for further guidance.
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If you are
scanning an image from a newspaper or magazine use the Descreen tool,
located near the bottom of the Settings window. From the drop-down menu,
select your source material. The Descreen tool removes “screens” or moiré
patterns from appearing in images. Moirés are interface patterns that show
up on your scanned images when you scan images from magazines and
newspapers.
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Click the
Scan button to start scanning.
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The image
is delivered to Adobe Photoshop. You must close the ScanWizard Pro
software before you can edit and save the image.
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Guide to Scanning (Canon Scanners)
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Put the original face down on the scanner glass bed.
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Click
Start → Programs → Adobe Photoshop CS2 →
File
→
Import
→ CanoScan.
The version listed on the menu will vary depending on the terminal that you
are working on.
LIB-03
Canoscan LiDE 500F
LIB-04
Canoscan N670U
LIB-05
Canoscan LiDE 30
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ScanGear CS
opens.
ScanGear CS
is the scanner driver that instructs your computer how to scan items. It
should always be started from Adobe Photoshop CS2. The image is delivered to
Photoshop after the final scan. ScanGear CS features three modes: the Simple
Mode, Advanced Mode, and Multi Scan. We suggest using the Advanced Mode.
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Select
Platen from the Select Source option.
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Click the
Preview button.
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Select an area to limit the scan to a particular portion of the preview
image.
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Select a
Color Mode option.
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Select Full Platen or Flexible for Paper Size.
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Change the
Output Resolution. We recommend a resolution of 300 dpi for most scans.
Consult Selecting Resolution for further guidance.
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In the
newer version of ScanGear CS (LIB-03) set the Descreen option to ON when
you are scanning photos or pictures from print publications, such as books
or magazines. In the older versions of ScanGear CS the Descreen option is
found under the Settings tab. Check it on or off.
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Click the
Scan button to start scanning.
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The image
is delivered to Adobe Photoshop. You must close the ScanGear CS software
before you can edit and save the image.
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Scanning Guide developed by Christopher
Spinelli, 11/02/2006 |
