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1. The Relationship Between the Gamma Curve and Image Brightness Gamma curve values fall with a range of 0 01 to 10 00 A gamma value of 1 appears as a Straight line in the gamma graph and if the value is any value other than one the line on the gamma graph will appear curved The relationship between the shape of the gamma curve and image brightness is explained below Gamma 1 Input and output and are equal and the gamma curve appears as a Straight line and the input image is displayed on the screen without adjustment Output Gamma lt 1 The data bends upward from the input shadow to highlight into the output area bending the curve up and making the adjusted image brighter in the display Output Gamma gt 1 The data bends downward from the input shadow to highlight away from the output area bending the curve down and making the adjusted image darker in the display Output CAUTION e The gamma curve cannot be adjusted for a high definition color image that has been set with ColorSync because the tone adjustment is performed automatically e The gamma curve cannot be adjusted for a Black amp White Line image because mid tones are shown as either black or white To adjust the brightness of a Black amp White image use the threshold setting p 54 Brightness and Contrast Settings You can adjust the gamma curve with two slide
2. Tone Curve Settings You can edit the gamma curve directly by changing the shape of the line on the graph When you change the gamma setting by manipulating the curve you can perform fine adjustments in the brightness of only the shadows only the highlights or both the shadows and highlights i Hint gt e You cannot use this feature with a Black amp White Line color or high definition color file that has been set with ColorSync Manipulating the Graph OUTPUT The following example show you how to manipulate the graph to change the gamma settings This is only an example When you test these settings yourself you can see the changes in the gamma settings immediately reflected in the preview window or the browser to achieve many interesting effects Drag the mid tones of the input side Unadjusted scanned image into the highlights of the Gamma Curve output side displayed image OUTPUT SE dl If you want to BEE F increase the light areas 3 f r SS INPUT ES INPUT Reverse the starting and end points of the line to reverse shadows and highlights OUTPUT If you want reverse the shadows and highlights If the image is in color the colors are switched to their complementary colors To Edit the Tone Curve Z Click the gamma button The Color Correction dialog box opens Prpeultness
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5. Plug in Module S U 3 3 Er for CanoScan FB630U FB636U Color Image Scanner Users Quide How to Make Best Use of the Manuals When you open the box M Read Safety Precautions in the Product Guide first Y CanoScan FB630U FB636U Getting Started Describes operating procedure from set up and software installation to scanning and confirmation of operation Please read before using the scanner for the first time Macintosh aS Printed Manual Detailed information on care of the scanner and handling the accompanying CD ROM After reading this guide and scanner is set up and ready for use a GEI DR CanoScan FB630U FB636U Product Guide Detailed information on the scanner and the CD ROM Tells you how to get the best scanning results erla EIB ScanGear CS U 5 3 User s Guide Detailed information on how to use ScanGear CS U 5 3 Electronic Manual User s Guide Detailed information on how to use Plug In Module CS U 3 3 AEAEE ScanGear Toolbox CS 2 1 User s Guide Detailed information on how to use ScanGear Toolbox CS 2 1 AIUD CanoScan Toolbox CS 1 2 User s Guide Detailed information on how to use CanoScan Toolbox CS 1 2 After you have read this book and mastered the use of ScanGear CS U 5 3 and ScanGear Toolbox CS 2 1 After you have read this book and mastered the use of Plug in Mod
6. pP Specify the folder and file name Gy Canon Plug in Module CS U EnglishHD lt 4 CanonPl CS U3 3 installer iL Into CMPrefs i Into Extensions E LL Into StartUp CanonPI CS U Settings ZE Click on the Save button To Recall a Settings File fm Click on the File menu in the control panel and select the Load option File Load Save Specify the file to open p CR Canon Plug in Module CS U EnglishHD CanonPl CS U Settings i Into CMPrefs iL Into Extensions LL Into Plug in iL Into StartUp ZF Click on the Open button The settings in the operation panel are replaced by the savings stored in the settings Tile Editing Scanned Images Scanned images can be edited as required using PhotoDeluxe 2 0 and Photoshop In this example we provide a simple demonstration of how to use the filter functions of Kai s Power Tools a plug in module for Photoshop Refer to the manuals accompanying each application program for more detailed explanations Many special effects may be achieved with filters Filter menu Filter menu KPT2 1 KPT Vortex Tiling 2 1 KPT2 1 KPT Pixel Breeze 2 1 Original Filter menu Filter menu KPT2 1 KPT Gaussian Static 2 1 KPT2 1 KPT Glass Lens Standard 2 1 Scanning Techniques Matching Scan Resolution to Purpose ScanGear CS U provides many choices for resolution Wh
7. Color Correction Brightness amp Contrast Contrast Brightness Gamma Value J gt Res J Menu CRT Type B O Tone Curve MCR G C B Res Click the check box for Slider Setting then use the slider bar to set the brightness and contrast Slider mi Drag the button to the left or the right or click the left or right arrow 4 Le to change the setting Check Box j Brightness amp oe eS E Contrast 128 4 Resets value to 128 namen 128 Shows the wm in the values as you move the slider Click the OK button The image in the preview windows immediately reflects the changes Er P Hint e You can also open this dialog box by pulling down the Image menu in the operation panel and selecting Color Correction e If you select Slider Setting in this dialog box you can also use the operation panel slider to make the settings Adjusting Gamma with the Menu Z You can select the display type with the menu and set the gamma curve Use this feature when you see the brightness of the original image does not match the brightness of the image in the preview window or browser In the menu if you can select CRT Type A CRT Type B or CRT Type C or Linear the optimum gamma settings will be performed for you automatically Hint e You cannot use this feature with a Black amp White Line color or high definition color file that
8. and scan mode settings in preparation for scanning Scanning Required Reading gt p 33 All users should read this section to learn the procedures for scanning and saving images Adjusting and Editing Scanned Images p 39 Read this section for details about how to use Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2 0 to adjust image brightness color tone and other attributes You can read this section according to your needs About the Conventions Used in this Guide The following conventions are used in this guide to draw your attention to important information CAUTION This symbol is used to highlight procedural precautions and limitations Always read these topics to avoid errors P HINT This symbol is used to present helpful hints and supplemental information Reading these topics is recommended to enhance your enjoyment of Plug in Module CS U Table of Contents FC NOLS MS e EE 3 Control Panel POAT ECS eegene 6 SCANNING cl OOS sesine e EEren eare EEEE syncdensnebaiceea 7 Plug in Module CS U Special Features cccccccccccccccccceeseeeceeceeesseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeanes 8 Quick Start ASTELICTIONS EE 9 Installing Plug in Module CS U 2 0 0 ccccceessseeesesseeeeeeneessesseeseeeneeseaneessenees 12 Installing Plug in Module CS 13 Scanning Preparations eu 18 Display Plug in Module CS U Control TEE 19 SE Le WEE 21 DE PN INC ee 22 BS OQ ea EE 26 SE ENEE 28 Verify Image errereen gege 31 SC
9. data By combining these bits in various different ways a dot can be expressed in over 256 distinct shades Photographic images are reproduced relatively naturally in this mode but the Tile size is much larger than that produced by the Black amp White mode Color Mode 24 bit In the Color mode each dot is formed by assigning it eight individual bits of data to represent each of the RGB or red green and blue colors which add up to 24 bits In this mode a dot can be expressed in approximately 16 770 000 distinct shades This mode is useful for reproducing color prints but generates files that are even larger than the Grayscale mode High Definition Color Select for the best possible color quality Scanning at this setting will be slightly slower than color mode Hint Scanning the same image in the three different scan modes produces different file sizes By size Black amp White mode requires the least disk space followed in order by the Grayscale mode and the Color mode Before scanning check the data volume indicator on the control panel 352 Di DN 15 57 2 095 992 KE a 5s g N Preview Scan Canon plug in module C5 U 24 Image Size Required Free The numerator indicates the amount of disk space required for the scanned image while the denominator indicates the amount of disk space available When the required space exceeds the available space the scan button is unavailable
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11. KEE BT Caution e The ColorSync Profiles file is installed along with Plug in Module CS U ColorSync Ver 2 0 or higher is required to use these profiles with the automatic color matching system p 52 e The following display profile files are available CANON gamma 1 5 monitor CANON gamma 1 8 monitor CANON gamma 2 1 monitor If you wish to adjust the color balance of the display double click ColorSync System Profile in the Control Panel folder and select from the following system profiles e CANON gamma 1 5 monitor e CANON gamma 1 8 monitor e CANON gamma 2 1 monitor e Please reinstall Plug in Module CS U after you have emptied the Trash S T E P 2 Scanning Preparations Step 2 presents the essential preparations for scanning The following procedures are explained on the indicated pages Display Plug in Module CS U Control Panel p 19 Setting the document on tne scanner and pre scan p 21 Previewing gt p 21 Set Preferences p 22 Set Magnification gt p 26 Set Scan Mode p 28 Verify Image Before Scanning gt p 31 Display Plug in Module CS U Control Panel All scanning operations are performed with the Plug in Module CS U control panel To quit Plug in Module CS U click on the close box at the top left of the control panel Perform the settings for the scan mode image quality magnification etc Close Box Quit Plug in Module CS U
12. P Click on the Scan button Canon plug in module 3 3 File Image Preis Scan Mode E Color Es Gamma Menu CCRT Type bi L oo s Resolution Magnification Image Size 313 205 px Required Free 1897 2 095 992 KE e The image will begin to be scanned e When complete the Plug in Module CS U control panel will close and the Save file dialog box will display To save an image file see Saving Scanned Images p 37 Hint e The scan button E cannot be clicked if the scan area is set too small less than 64 x 64 pixels or not specified e The scan cannot be performed if the required memory is larger than the free memory Saving Scanned Images After an image has been scanned the data should be saved in a file to a disk using PhotoDeluxe 2 0 For a more detailed treatment of these procedures see the PhotoDeluxe 2 0 User s Guide To Save an Image After the scan is complete the scanned image will display in the Save dialog of Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2 0 Use the following procedures to specify the save location file name and image type to save the scanned image Specify the folder and file name that you wish to use for the image in the Save this document as dialog box Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2 0 v E Adobe PhotoDeluxe DL EasyPhoto DL Hold Installer Log File CL MyPhotos Save this document as Format PhotoDeluxe 2 0 e x Add to Gallery ne Gal P Click the Save butt
13. color and high definition Color color correction is automatically conducted by the ColorSync function The ColorSync function automatically matches the tones produced and displayed by scanners displays and color printers Optimal color correction is achieved with ease without having to make adjustments with the histogram or other color correction functions Caution More time is required to start the program and scan when the ColorSync function is activated Hint e ColorSync responds differently to each computer according to the unique conditions affecting it type of display used etc which may cause differences even between computers of the same make and system version The tone characteristics of an image scanned with ColorSync on one computer therefore may change when processed on another computer e Color correction using the histogram function and gamma value settings can t be conducted when the ColorSync function is activated To Activate the ColorSync Function p Click on the Image menu and the ColorSync option in the control panel Image Color Correction Histogram wi Colorsync Descreen Color correction will occur automatically Auto tone correction requires some time to process Descreen Moir patterns occasionally appear when items printed at low resolutions are scanned Moir patterns are dot like patterns that interfere with processing images Tor professional
14. select an area with high precision or to select small areas for scanning To Zoom In Select the area you want to enlarge with the zoom function See operating procedures p 34 Canon plug in module C4 U 3 3 File Image Preis Sean Mode E Color eri Gamma Menu CCRT Type Bi SC On dell 128 a es SEN BR EE Selection Frame i ale 128 RE Resolution Magnification Image Size 313 203 px 159 095 992 Eirg Free we KE CAAP plug in module CS U 33 Hint e The Zoom In button can t be activated unless an area has been selected in the Preview window e You can zoom an area of the screen continuously in up to seven steps The Zoom in button amp cannot be clicked if the slected area is too small Click on the Zoom In button amp The selected area will be displayed in expanded form If you want to enlarge the image again reduce the size of the area selected with the frame and click the Zoom In button again p P To return to normal view click the Zoom Out button ail Scanning Once the scan is complete Plug in Module CS U automatically closes and returns to the application software such as PhotoDeluxe 2 0 The following provides an example of scanning from within PhotoDeluxe 2 0 e Once you have set the magnification and scan mode you may proceed with the scan Scan To Initiate the Scan Specify the Scan Area See operating procedures p 34
15. the marks as shown in the illustration e Set the original on the document glass and close the cover carefully so it does not shift out of position ae Bottom Top Click on the Preview button e The image will be read and the image will appear in the Preview window Canon plug in module CS U 3 3 p Set the original on the scanner document glass File Image Prefs Scan Mode E Color Gamma Menu CRT Type B Contrast Brightness Ad 128 Resolution S SS url 72 dpi Magnification 100 Image Size 382 554 px Required Free 622 2 095 992 KB aja dal fs i Preview Canon plug in module CS U 3 Hint gt e For details about the types of originals you can set on the scanner document glass for scanning refer to the Getting Started Guide e The Preview window can be adjusted to a larger size p 23 e The Dynamic Preview function enables changes to settings such as the scan mode and brightness to be immediately reflected in the preview image e Nevertheless the preview image provides only an approximation of the scan and the final results may differ to some degree from the preview image Set Preferences You can set preferences for the operating environment which will be used for every scanning job until you change them Some of these settings include units of measure for the display basic resolution size of the p
16. use and are usually caused by poor dithering resulting from scanning images from newspapers books magazines etc To reduce this phenomenon scan photographs and other low resolution prints with the descreen activated Shut it off to scan higher resolution items The default setting is oft Caution e The Descreen cannot be switched on for scanning resolutions higher than 601 dpi e The previous setting is enabled for the Descreen when Plug in Module CS U is opened by a software application operating in the windowless mode Procedure PY Open the Image menu and select Descreen Image Color Correction Histogram Colorsync Descreen Brightness Settings for Black amp White Images Threshold Value When the scan mode is set to Black amp White Line the image brightness can be adjusted The threshold value setting determines whether a half tone will be expressed as a black or a white data point The possible threshold values range between 1 and 255 Below a given threshold value all data is converted to black Likewise all data with a value above the threshold is converted to white Accordingly higher threshold values produce darker images while lower threshold values result in brighter images Threshold Value 128 Standard Threshold Value 180 Threshold Value 70 To Set the Threshold Value Set the threshold value in the Control Panel The threshold value adjustment categories will only appe
17. Adjusting and Editing Scanned Images gt p 39 gt Histogram Adjustments p 40 4 a e Color Correction p 42 e Auto Tone Correction p 52 STEP 3 e Threshold Value p 54 Scanning Ap 33 If the current brightness e Scan Area Settings p 34 and color pose no problem e Zooming p 35 there is no need to adjust e Scanning p 37 these settings e Saving Scanned Images p 38 Plug in Module CS U Special Features e See the Results of Adjustments Immediately Dynamic Preview Once in preview mode the results of adjustments to scan mode settings and colors are promptly reflected in the preview image Highly detailed adjustments can be performed easily because you can see the results of your changes as they are executed v v v e Supports ColorSync 2 0 or higher Auto Tone Correction Supports ColorSync for the Macintosh operating system Achieves superior color quality by automatically compensating for and aligning the tones of various devices such as scanners color displays and color printers v v v e Browser Function Permits Confirmation of the Real Image Before Scanning The Browser function lets you check the image to be scanned in detail before commencing the scan This function presents a much higher quality image than the preview function v v v e Histogram Function Realizes Beautiful Contrast Simple operation allows you to achieve beautiful contrast with half tone gradatio
18. Image Unit Color Correction gt pp 42 57 Basic Resolution Histogram gt p 40 Preview Window gt p 22 ColorSyne gt p 52 Calibration Descreen gt P 53 Resets default settings Close Box gt p 19 Canon plug in module C U 3 3 Scan Mode Scan Mode Color p 28 Gamma Menu CCRT Type B Gamma Curve Contrast EE EES gt pp 42 51 Brightness Fe al 128 Magnification Resolution gt p 26 Magnification Preview Image Size SE Window gt p 24 Image Size aoe J px gt p 21 Required Free Required Free beef 2 095 992 KE memory gt p 30 Zoom In Button gt p 35 Scan Button gt p 37 Zoom Out Button gt p 36 Preview Button gt p 21 Gamma Curve button gt p 42 Browser Button gt p 31 Histogram Button gt p 40 HINT In this guide menu items are marked in the following manner Scanning Procedures Follow these procedures to use Plug in Module CS U sr Install the Plug in Module CS U Software p 12 de Is the scanner connected s Refer to the Getting Started Guide that accompanied A dk your scanner for connecting ES the scanner instructions Scanning Preparations Ap 78 e Display Control Panel p 79 Previewing p 27 e Set Preferences p 22 e Set Magnification p 26 e Set Scan Mode p 28 k Verify Image Before Scanning Browser Window An 37 7 pp Are the Brightness and Color Satisfactory D gt vo
19. Magnification 100 amp Image Size 357 248 px i 261 095 992 Required Free f 2 095 ap KB aja dalal 2 Canon plug in module CS U 33 e Plug in Module CS U will scan the image e When the scan is complete the Plug in Module CS U control panel will close In PhotoDeluxe 2 0 the image will appear in the Edit window Save the Scanned Image gt p 38 1 Save the image with the application software specifying a folder file name and file format CO Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2 0 e EnglishHD E Adobe PhotoDeluxe Eject CL EasyPhoto CL Hold Installer Log File CL MyPhotos Desktop Save this document as Format PhotoDeluxe 2 0 v Add to Gallery Rew ale a T E P Installing Plug in Module CS U Step 1 describes how to install Plug in Module CS U If it has already been installed according to the instructions in the Getting Started Guide there is no need to perform the procedures described in Step 1 Installing Plug in Module CS U p 13 Installing Plug in Module CS U If Plug in Module CS U has already been installed according to the instructions in the Getting Started Guide that came with the scanner there is no need to perform the following procedures Proceed to Step 2 Scanning Preparations Caution Before you can install Plug in Module CS U you must have installed PhotoDeluxe 2 0 or Photoshop Ver 3 0 or higher on your hard disk Install this program before attempt
20. Menu Bar Click on any menu item to display more options in a pull down menu PO EIS anon plug in module C U 3 3 ile Image Prefs Scan Mode E Color we Gamma Menu CCRT Type By Contrast Brightness Resolution 1 Magnification Image Size aoe J px Required Free p22 2095992 KE Buttons Use these buttons to change the zoom setting and scan images The image display size and disk size that Preview Window were specified in the Preview window are Displays the image in preview mode automatically displayed here Operating Procedures Verify that the scanner is attached to your computer and that its power switch has been activated Read the Quick Start Instructions for instructions on how to connect the scanner See Quick Start Instructions p 9 pP Start PhotoDeluxe 2 0 or Photoshop ZE Select Plug in Module CS U from within PhotoDeluxe 2 0 or Photoshop lt Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2 0 gt 1 Click the Get Photo button and the Get Photo tab 2 Click the Scanners button zez and select CanonPI CS U 3 3 0 trom the Select Input Source dialog the first time you use the program From the second time on click the Scanner icon Si Select Input Source Select your input source CanonPI CS U 3 3 0 The version of Plug in Module CS U shipped with your package may differ from that pictured above l
21. To Set the Scan Mode Select the Scan Mode box on the control panel and choose the desired scan mode Scan Mode is displayed in the pull down menu File Image Prefs Scan Mode Gamma Contrast E Color Selecting the box opens the Menu CCRT Type B pull down menu oe EZ i 4 k 128 Brightness es BR RS Color b E Black amp White SS Diffusion Dither EI Grayscale High Definition Color P Select the scan mode that you want Verify Image Before Scanning Before initiating the final scan it is advisable to check the intended results with the Browser function The image in the Browser window is more accurate than the one in the Preview window allowing you to verify the results more precisely before scanning To Verify the Image Set the magnification and scan mode to the appropriate settings pp 26 30 Click on the Browser button e The Selection Frame will appear on the Preview window to enable a portion of the image to be selected e The size and shape of the Selection Frame cannot be changed because it is automatically determined by the scanning resolution setting Canon plug in module C U 3 3 File Image Prefs Press cb Period to Cancel Sean Mode E Color ia Gamma Menu CCRT Type Bi Contrast aj 128 ontras I Bright l aj gt 128 el Ey Resolution Magni fication Image Size 292e TH px Required Free e bee d 2 095 992 KB a Hint T
22. a contact Contrast Jd Res Brightness lt _ pes Gamma alue i Ss gt Res Menu Q Tone Curve OMOR OG OB pP Click the radio button for Tone Curve and adjust the gamma setting You can adjust the setting for each channel R red G green B blue or M RGB or grayscale You can adjust each channels independently You can adjust RGB only for Radio button a high definition color image OMOR OG O B Res Resets the gamma curve to e Tone Curve a straight line Shows the input and output level at the point under the pointer control point in the graph expressed as a value from 1 to 255 where 1 is the darkest and 255 the lightest 1 is for input and O is for output If the output level is larger than the input level this results in a lighter image To create a control point on the line just click any location on the line After a control point is displayed in the line you can drag it in any direction As you drag It to another location the gamma value changes You can set several control points on the gamma curve Click the OK button The image in the preview window changes to reflect the new settings p Hint You can also open this dialog box by pulling down the Image menu in the operation panel and selecting Color Correction Auto Tone Correction ColorSync When the scan mode is set to
23. ar when the scan mode is set to Black amp White Line the image brightness can be adjusted Canon plug in module CS U 3 3 File Image Prefs Scan Mode Threshold Contrast Brightness Resolution Magnification Image Size 744 530 px Required Free l 49 2 095 992 KB ail daal g s Canon plug in module CS U 33 Drag the slider left or right or click on the left or right direction arrows to change the threshold value to the desired setting The value in the box will Threshold n a AJ ES change as the slider or direction arrows are moved Click the arrow to restore the A value may also be input default values 128 directly into the box without moving the slider Hint The changes will be reflected in the preview image Saving Recalling Settings The scan mode resolution and preference settings can be saved to a settings file and recalled for future processing The user may freely assign a name to the settings file It is convenient to save frequently used settings in a file Hint In addition to settings the settings file may also be used to store preview images It is useful to save the preview image with the settings to quickly grasp to which image the settings apply p 24 To Save Settings in a Settings File Click on the File menu in the control panel and select the Save option File Save
24. at resolution you choose depends on your output device how you want to use the image the type of image and your scanner In general it is recommended that you scan the image at a higher resolution than you need That way you retain the amount of information in the image and if necessary you can reduce the resolution in the imaging application after the image has been scanned and acquired Different types of images need different types of scan settings However after a certain point increases in scan resolution will not improve the output image quality For example a text image can be scanned at 600 dpi for output to a 600 dpi laser printer but a color image should be scanned at 180 dpi to be output to a color BJ printer When the image is output to a Bubble jet printer in the color or grayscale mode for example the basic resolution of the printer is halved For example for a 360 dpi printer the basic resolution is set for 180 dpi e If your image is black and white with no shades of gray such as line art scan in Black and White mode e If you are scanning a text image for conversion into editable text scan in Text mode e If you are scanning continuous tone black and white photographs charcoal drawings or any original with shades of gray scan in Grayscale mode e For full color images such as photographs or illustrations scan in Color mode e With OCR applications using black and white scan mode more than 300 dpi is the r
25. bars one for contrast and one for brightness Use this method to adjust an image before scanning if it is slightly out of focus or too dark Hint gt You cannot use this feature with a Black amp White Line color or high definition color file that has been set with ColorSync Contrast Contrast is the difference between the lightest light and the darkest dark in the image A high contrast setting creates a great difference between light and dark shades and there is a very sharp distinction between light and dark areas of the image A low contrast setting creates a small differnce between light and dark shades and the distinction between light and dark areas of the image are not so Obvious Contrast 128 Normal Contrast 170 Contrast 100 If the image appears slightly out of focus increase the contrast settting for a sharper image However if the contrast setting is too high shadows will blacken and the highlights will wash out Brightness Brightness is the overall lightness or darkness of an image without changing the contrast Adjust the brightness setting to change the overall lightness or darkness of the entire image However if the brightness setting is too high the highlights will wash out and if too low the shadows will blacken Brightness 128 Normal Brightness 190 Brightness 80 To Adjust the Brightness and Contrast Z Click the gamma button The Color Correction dialog opens
26. canner DP CanoScan FB 630U FB 6564 E a CanoScan Setup Utility Install the Software SS View the Electronic Manuals Troubleshooting Exit Click the Install the Software button The following window will display A plug in compatible application program such as Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2 0 is required to operate the scanner Install the Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2 0 software contained on this CD ROM Select the No button if you already hyve such a program installed a amp N K DA If you click the No button the Install window will display Click the check boxes of the programs other than Plug in Module CS U to remove the check marks Click the Start Installation button at the window s bottom right Lal ten CanoScan FB 630U FB636U Stal CanoScan Setup Utility Install Plug in Module Cs U 3 3 iE Canoscan Toolbox CS 1 2 BE Adobe Acrobat Reader 3 0 2 Return to P Je lt lt the previous menu Start Installation W CE E pt p Read the instructions carefully and click the Next button Installation was successful You have installed EE If th i d i software which suggests you restart your computer l S I essa o e S D ays Ifyou are finished click Restart or click Quit to leave the Installer Ifyou wish to perform additional d O n ot C C k Resta rt installations click Continue Click the Continue button a L
27. dark and light portions of a document being scanned Raising the contrast of an image tends to sharpen it lowering the contrast tends to blur it p 44 Dot The fundamental element of a letter object or image The number of dots per inch dpi determines the resolution or density of a letter object or image Diffusion Dither One of the methods used to simulate tones in black and white images First the darkness of the original greyscale image is checked and the mid range tones are judged to be either black or white Then the difference between the original density and converted density is calculated and black dots are dispersed randomly over the entire image to simulate graduated shading p 28 Gamma Correction The process whereby variations in color tones from the output of monitors printers and other output devices are made consistent with the source input document In Plug in Module CS U you can use the gamma curve menu setting or enter a gamma value directly to set a value to match the gamma value for your monitor Gamma values are expressed as numbers 1 is the standard value numbers lower than 1 brighten the output and numbers higher than one darken the output A graph function the Tone Curve gamma curve is also available in Plug in Module CS U to make adjustments to gamma values p 42 Gamma Curve See the entry for Gamma Correction Image File A computer file genera
28. display its control panel Start the Preview Scan gt p 27 1 Place the materials to be scanned on the scanner 2 Click the preview scan button 21 e The entire document glass area will be scanned and displayed in the preview scan window EI Canon plug in module CS U 3 3 File Image Prefs Scan Mode E Color v Gamma Menu CCRT Type B Contrast Brightness Resolution B P 72 dpi Preview Window Magnification 100 382 554 Plug in Module CS U automatically calibrates itself the first time the preview or scan button is clicked The scanner will run by itself for a few moments without displaying an image in the window This does not constitute a breakdown The calibration results are stored until the computer power is shut off Set the preferences magnification and scan mode settings pp 22 30 e The preference settings provide settings for how the system operates p 22 e The magnification setting determines how you want the image enlarged or reduced p 26 e The scan mode setting determines the kind of image you want to scan black and white gray or color jp 28 Verify Image Quality with the Browser Function Before Scanning gt p 31 1 Click on the Browser button e The Selection Frame will appear Canon plug in module CS U 3 3 File Image Prefs Press 3 Period Oto Cancel Sca
29. e Click the Next button to proceed Geen gt Click the Yes button to start the installation Start the Canon Plug in Module CS U 3 3 installer a Re CanoScan FB 650U FB 6360 CanoScan Setup Utility WF an as p p p Confirm the folder for the installation and click the Install button D Canon Plug in module CS U 3 3 0 Installer Install Location Macintosh HD Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2 0 Plug ins Acquire Export Add Install Location Remove Install Location e f additional application programs will be used with Plug in Module CS U other than Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2 0 click the Add Install Location button and add those applications Choose Plug in Folder DL Acquire Export DL Extensions Qj File Format Qj Filters Parser Choose Acquire Export When the installation was successful message displays click the Quit button Installation was successful Do you want to leave the installer Click the Exit button of the CanoScan Setup Utility Restart the computer as prompted by the on screen messages e After the computer has restarted remove the CanoScan Setup Utility CD ROM Macintosh from the CD ROM drive Installation was successfully completed To use the new software you must restart your ppter Click Yes to restart your computer oe W I CanoScan FB 6350U FB656U CanoScan Setup Utility
30. e adjusted images on the screen This type of data conversion is referred to a gamma adjustment The data created when the scanner scans an original is called input the image displayed on the screen is called output When this input and output data are plotted on the same curve this is called a gamma curve By changing the gamma curve you can adjust the brightness of an image An image scanned with Plug in Module CS U is a composite of individual square dots Plug in Module DISPLAY A straight or curved line indicates BRIGHTNESS the gamma status HIGHLIGHT OUTPUT Gamma curve SHADOW EE SHADOW HIGHLIGHT EEA INPUT BRIGHTNESS Setting the Gamma You can use one of four methods available in the Color Correction dialog box to set the gamma curve A description of each method is provided on the following pages Color Correction Using the slider bar Adjusts the Brightness amp Contrast brightness and contrast of the original Contrast l Brightness Image p 44 Gamma Value x sp fRes O Tone Curve OMOR CG CB Res Using the menu Set to match the rao display type p 46 LS Setting the gamma value When you cannot do the optimum setting with the menu p 48 Setting the graph Fine adjustment of the gamma graph p 50 The settings you perform in the Color Correction dialog box can be saved to a file and opened again whenever you need them
31. ecommended scan resolution e The minimum scanning width and height will vary according to the selected scan resolution For example at 75 dpi the minimum size for previewing is 9 pixels per side which is approximately 0 12 inch or 0 30 centimeter per side The minimum at 300 dpi is 35 pixels which is also approximately 0 12 inch or 0 30 centimeter per side Optical and Enhanced Resolutions Optical resolution refers to the amount of information a scanner can sample per inch Different varieties of scanner feature different optical resolutions The maximum optical resolution of the CanoScan FB630U or FB636U is 600 dpi for the primary scan horizontal dimension of the document and 1200 dpi for the secondary scan vertical dimension Appendices Troubleshooting gt p 60 Error Messages p 62 Glossary p 63 Index p p 65 68 Customer Support Help Desk p 69 Specifications System Requirements Supported Computers Power Macintosh G3 or iMac computers equipped with CD ROM drive and hard disk drive Memory Requirements 32 MB or higher recommended System Software System 8 5 1 or later iMac computers running Macintosh System Software 8 5 1 require the iMac Update 1 1 Supported Scanners CanoScan FB630U FB636U Functional Specifications Interface USB for use with USB ports supplied as standard equipment with the computer Scan Modes Black amp White 8 bit Grayscale 24 bit Color Gradation process
32. eluxe 2 0 then try scanning again Solution 4 Close all software applications including Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2 0 then restart Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2 0 and scanning again Solution 5 Shut down Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2 0 and all other applications and increase the amount of free memory then start Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2 0 again For details about increasing the amount of free memory see the Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2 0 or other software application manual Solution 6 Increase the amount of RAM as required Error Messages Error Message Cause Response e Use the USB cable to connect the Macintosh to the scanner properly e USB cable not connected correctly Scanner is Not Detected e Release the lock switch at the base of the scanner e Scanning unit Is locked lock switch Is not released e Ensure the USB cable is securely fastened to the Macintosh and scanner Minimum Memory e Memory is insufficient 2 e Reduce the scan area to the Requirements Not Met for the required minimum possible scope and e USB cable not connected correctly Cannot Communicate with Scanner Retry after Increasing Free volume of the scanned lower the resolution and Memory image data magnification settings for the output device e Close all application programs that are running other than PhotoDeluxe 2 0 e Increase the memory allocated to PhotoDeluxe 2 0 e Lock not released e After releasing the l
33. esolution settings the greater the file size of scanned images There are certain inconveniences associated with overly large data volume such as the inability to fit a file on a single floppy disk and the risk of causing a temporary computer slowdown by overwhelming its processing capabilities For example 21MB if you scan a standard size photograph in the color mode the amount of data varies according the resolution 5 2M 9 X 13cm image 580KB d G 100dpi 200dpi 300dpi 600dpi These numbers are approximate estimates and may differ from actual scan results Set Scan Mode When an image is scanned it is read as a collection of dots The scan mode that is selected determines how each of these dots is represented in the output The following five scan modes are available Black and White Mode Line Displays each dot as either black or white Grays and halftones are also reproduced as black or white The Black and White mode is best for documents that contain text and line drawings and not suited for images with color gradations Black and White Mode Diffusion Dither Displays each dot as either black or white In order to create gray tones this method uses randomly dispersed black dots on white to create a more natural looking gradation Grayscale Mode 8 bit In the Grayscale mode each dot is formed by assigning it eight individual bits of
34. has been set with ColorSync e The gamma settings of display are intended to produce effects that emulate the reproduction of color tones that appear natural to the human eye In order to achieve this and be able to accurately reproduce the tones of the original on the display the display scanner gamma value must match the gamma value of the display CRT Type A Select if the CRT Type B setting displays an image that is too bright CRT Type B Use for a Macintosh display CRT Type C Select if the CRT Type B setting displays an image that Is too dark Linear Select to restore the gamma setting to 1 Hint e If all the settings above produce an image of brightness that does not compare favorably with the original calculate the reciprocal value of the display gamma value and enter the reciprocal value directly to perform the setting p 48 To Change the Gamma Value Settings Z Click the gamma button The Color Correction dialog box opens Color Correction Brightness amp Contrast Contrast i fess Brightness pes Gamma Yalue lt q ss Res Menu CRI Type B Q Tone Curve MIR G6 CB Res P Click the radio button for Menu Setting Radio button I klenu CRI Type B Click this button to pull z down the menu Linear CRT Type A wi CRI Type CRI Type ZE Click the OK button The image in the preview window cha
35. he Browser button is disabled when the image area is unspecified or is too small less than approximately 64 x 64 pixels Move the pointer in the selection frame inside the preview window e The mouse cursor will change to a sign shape Move the Selection Frame to the desired position with the mouse cursor e Moving the mouse will move the Selection Frame Click the mouse button when the Selection Frame is in the correct position e The image will be read and the browser image displayed in the middle of the monitor Canon plug in module C U 3 3 File Image Prefs Press 3 Period to Cancel Once you have examined the browser image click the mouse button again to close the Browser window e The Browser window will close e t does not matter where the mouse cursor is positioned to close the Browser window a T E P Scanning Step 3 presents the procedures for conducting the final scan saving the scanned image in a file and editing image files Follow these procedures to perform scanning jobs Scan Area Settings p 34 Zooming p 35 Scanning p 37 Saving Scanned Images p 38 Scan Area Settings Using the image in the preview window you can define the actual area to be scanned Operating Procedures Position the pointer in the preview window The symbol marks the current position of the pointer Click the mouse button and drag the mouse in the direction you want to defi
36. heck box to determine whether the preview image is saved in the preference file or the settings file Caution e Changing the Preview window size will cause the image previously displayed in the Preview window to disappear e The maximum size of the area that you can specify depends on the size and other characteristics of your monitor Hint e If the Save preview in preference file option is selected the last preview image will appear in the Preview window when Plug in Module CS U is launched again after quitting once This reduces the steps required to rescan the same image repeatedly e f the Save preview in setting file option is selected the preview image will be saved in a settings file This is convenient when you wish to keep the settings associated with a particular image e Difference Between the Preferences File and Settings Files Plug in Module CS U creates two kinds of files to keep track of settings The various settings that are adjusted with the control panel are automatically saved in the preference file which is located in the System folder These settings determine how Plug in Module CS U behaves when it is restarted In contrast settings files are intended for saving particular groups of settings that are used often The names of settings files can be freely chosen by the user See Saving Recalling Settings p 53 Calibration If the scanner s color balance is o
37. ights Distribution of data with a bias toward highlights LL a Portion with Distribution of data Shadows with a bias toward shadows Distribution of data widely distributed between shadows and How to Adjust Histograms highlights To change the contrast in an image the distribution of data between shadows and highlights can be adjusted by dragging the shadow and highlight marks at the bottom of the histogram All of the data lying to the outside left of the shadow mark is changed to a zero value and all of the data lying to the outside right of the highlight mark is changed to a 255 value The examples below show adjustments to improve the contrast Use the Auto setting to adjust the Histogram for most jobs p 41 The graphs below show images adjusted with the Auto setting IMAGE Image with a bias IMAGE Image with a bias IMAGE Image with well toward highlights toward shadow distributed data anal al CCC Lt A A Move the shadow mark Move the highlight mark Move both the shadow and toward the highlight end toward the shadow end highlight marks inward To Adjust a Histogram p p p p Specify the area of the image the entire area to be scanned for which a histogram will be generated See Scan Area Settings p 34 The histogram will not display correctly if an extremely small area is selected To select small areas f
38. ing Diffusion Dither Black amp White only Tone Settings 255 Gradations Contrast Settings 255 Gradations Density Settings 255 Gradations only for Black amp White Line mode Gamma Curve Gamma Curve May Be Edited Scanning Resolution Non stepped between 12 dpi and 9600 dpi These specifications are subject to change without notice Troubleshooting Please refer to the following information if you encounter a problem using Plug in Module CS U For further details refer to the troubleshooting sections of the Product Guide electronic manual or the Troubleshooting item on the CD ROM provided with your scanner If your problem lies outside the solutions provided below consult the retail outlet from which you purchased the software or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk Hint CH e Before you call for assistance read the Getting Started Guide or Product Guide e When you contact one of the help desks listed you will be asked what kind of computer is connected with the scanner Before you call make sure you have prepared the information required on the system information page in the Getting Started Guide ge Problem Plug in Module CS U does not appear on the Import menus for PhotoDeluxe 2 0 Solution Plug in Module CS U is not correctly installed on your hard disk drive Refer to Installing Plug in Module CS U p 73 and reinstall the software ge Problem The image will
39. ing to install Plug in Module CS U Operating Environment Hardware Power Macintosh G3 or iMac computers equipped with USB ports Performance with Macintosh compatibles is not guaranteed Main Memory 32 MB or more recommended Application Software PhotoDeluxe 2 0 Adobe Photoshop Ver 3 0 or higher Display 16 tone grayscale capable monitor 32 000 color capable monitor recommended Black and white and 4 tone monochrome monitors cannot be used System Software System 8 5 1 or later iMac computers running Macintosh System Software 8 5 1 require the iMac Update 1 1 iMac Update 1 1 can be obtained from CD ROMs included with Macintosh related magazines and the iMac support page of the Apple Computer Inc web site Procedures p Follow the procedures below to install Plug in Module CS U by itself Caution If Plug in Module CS U has already been installed according to the instructions in the Getting Started Guide there is no need to perform the following procedures Place the Macintosh version of the CanoScan Setup CD ROM that came with the scanner into the computer s CD ROM drive Language select window will display to select your language then the CanoScan Setup Utility menu window will display e f the CanoScan Setup Utility does not automatically start double click the CanoScan FB630U 636U icon followed by the Setup icon D s EH rA A BR Canon Colour Image S
40. irection Yoshisuke Kuramoto CDS Inc Tokyo Japan Design Sumio Koike J Cat Communications Vancouver Canada Writing Ayako Tanaka CDS Inc Tokyo Japan Translation Christian R P Cowley Concise Communications Corporation Vancouver Canada Illustration Torahiko Omura Moma room Tokyo Japan Cover Photo Hideyuki Igarashi amp Sumio Koike J Cat Communications Vancouver Canada Other Photos Yoshisuke Kuramoto CDS Inc Tokyo Japan l OE 030AA 0799 CDS Canon Inc 1999 Adobe Acrobat PDF created in Japan
41. irst expand the display with the Zoom In button See Zooming p 35 Click on the Histogram button The Histogram dialog box will display Click the Auto button Although you can freely move the shadow mark and highlight mark to another position the image can be adjusted easily for optimum effect with the Auto button Clicking directly on this bar causes the shadow or highlight mark whichever is closest to advance to that position Shadow Mark Histogram Highlight Shadow All of the data to the left of this mark is set to the shadow 0 value Drag the mark to the right or left Highlight Mark All of the data to the right of this mark is set to the highlight 255 value Drag the mark to the right or left Shadow ei 0 Highlight 4 255 ETTE The histogram settings These boxes respectively display the brightness values corresponding to the can be saved in a file position of the shadow and and reloaded for later use highlight marks These values can be specified by typing directly in the boxes or by clicking on the arrows Click on the OK button The preview image will change according to the values specified with the histogram a Hint The Histogram dialog box can also be displayed by selecting Histogram from the Image menu Adjusting the Image with Gamma Settings Each dot contains information that defines its level of brightness Plug in Module CS U can manipulate this data and reproduc
42. lected The settings will be reset if Yes is selected in that dialog p Set Magnification The magnification of an image can be changed before scanning to accommodate reproductions that are larger or smaller than the original The settings can be changed in increments of 1 While the size of an image can be changed through other means enlarging an image during the scanning process can save time by eliminating unnecessary steps 2 76 7cm Scanning with horizontal vertical 2x magnification Scanning at 200 1 38 3 5cm 1 969 5cm 0 98 2 5cm Scanning with horizontal vertical 0 5x magnification 0 689 1 75cm Scanning at 50 I Jo ag2 1 25em Changing the magnification setting causes the resolution display on the control panel to change correspondingly This resolution setting is referred to as the scanning resolution Output Device Resolution 360 dpi Magnification 100 gan r any Resolution SS Ae 300 dei Resolution SS Ps fa 150 dp Magnification R A m ms Magnification e gt E Tee SS d Magnification SE SN Required Free 0r 20959 MB changed to RequiredFree 26 20959 MB E 50 WR Magnification The scanning resolution changes Scanning Resolution accordingly Hint Magnification and Resolution Why does the image size change with the magnification Let us answer this with an example using an BJ 360 dpi outp
43. n Mode E Color v e Gamma Menu CCRT Type B Contrast j A F 128 ES G Brightness J ad D if 128 Resolution E_ rif 72 dpi Magnification 100 e Image Size J 382 554 px Required Free 425992 KB eere e aja Elal zl eg Canon plug in le CS U 33 2 Move the Selection Frame to specify the area of the image you want verified and click the mouse button e Plug in Module CS U will read the image and display the browser image 3 After you have examined the browser image click the mouse anywhere Specify the Area of the Image to be Scanned gt p 34 1 Select the area to be scanned by clicking and dragging the mouse pointer over the image e You may find it convenient to use the zoom feature to select small areas or to select specific scan areas with precision p 35 Oo Canon plug in module CS U 3 3 File Image Prefs Scan Mode E Color SA Gamma Menu CCRT Type B Contrast j Ar 128 Brightness J 74 HI 128 Resolution E_ UU 72 api Magnification 100 Image Size J 357 248 px Required Free J 261 2 095 992 KB aaj dajal de Canon plug in module CS U 33 Scan the Image gt p 37 1 Click on the Scan button Canon plug in module CS U 3 3 File Image Prefs Scan Mode E Color Se Gamma Menu CCRT Type B aje 128 Contrast es Af i E Brightness Af Resolution EE 72 dpi
44. ne on the image as a frame The selected area is enclosed in a dotted frame The area enclosed in this dotted frame is the area that will actually be scanned Canon plug in module C4 U 3 3 File Image Preis Scan Mode E Color E Gamma Menu CCRT Type E ah v i Selection Ar i 128 a ee Contrast Se abi aL 128 i z Resolution Magnification Image Size sar e 248 px Required Free 261 2 095 992 KB aja dala als Canon plug in module CS U 33 e Clicking the mouse button outside the Selection Frame causes the selected area to be deselected e Change the position of the Selection Frame by moving the pointer inside it as it changes into an omni directional arrow Clicking and dragging the cursor in this state will cause the Selection Frame to move without changing its shape e Placing the mouse cursor over the dotted line of the Selection Frame causes the cursor to change into one of four shapes J N 7 Dragging the Selection Frame with the mouse cursor changes the shape of the Selection Frame e Double clicking the mouse button anywhere in the Preview window selects the entire image ZS Hint e To specify small areas with precision it is convenient to expand the preview display with the Zoom In button See Zooming on the P 35 Zooming You can specify a selected area of the image for enlargement with the Zoom features You can use the zoom function to
45. nges to reflect the change in this setting Hint e You can also open this dialog box by pulling down the Image menu in the operation panel and selecting Color Correction Gamma Value Settings Z You can also set up the gamma curve by directly entering the gamma value 0 01 10 00 Use this method when you cannot adjust the gamma value with the menu p 46 Enter Gamma alue Minimum 0 01 Maximum 10 00 cancel SH Hint e You cannot use this feature with a Black amp White Line color or high definition color file that has been set with ColorSync Adjusting the Gamma Value to Match the Display Normally the gamma setting does not have to be adjusted because Plug in Module CS U has been pre set with the menu setting to match a true Macintosh display CRT Type B However if you are using another display and after you adjust the gamma value with the CRT Type A or CRT Type C setting and the images are still too light or too dark then use the calculation method below to calculate and set the reciprocal value of the display value Plug in gt l S Module CS u For a display e Display gamma value gamma value gamma value ro of 1 8 Sending Output to a Printer The gamma value does not have to be adjusted for output to a color printer because the printer driver settings are set to match the display and matching the gamma setting of the display does not present a pr
46. not appear even if the Preview button is clicked on the Plug in Module CS U control panel Solution 1 Make sure the original is set on the document glass correctly Solution 2 The brightness settings for Plug in Module CS U may be set too high Try lowering the brightness settings For details about setting the gamma curve see Adjusting the Image with Gamma Settings p 42 Solution 3 The threshold setting for Plug in Module CS U may be set to high Try lowering the threshold setting For details about setting the threshold setting see Brightness Settings for Black amp White Images Threshold p 54 Scan button cannot be selected Solution 1 A scan cannot be performed if the scan area is set too small less than 64 x 64 pixels Increase the size of the scan area Solution 2 A scan cannot be performed unless a scan area is specified Specify a scan area Solution 3 A scan cannot be performed if the required memory is larger than the tree memory Change the resolution p 23 or scan area p 34 until the required memory is lower Problem The Insufficient Memory error message appears when scanning Solution 1 Select the smallest possible area and rescan Solution 2 Lower the resolution and magnification settings for the output device to the lowest possible values p 23 26 Solution 3 Close all other software applications other than Adobe PhotoD
47. ns v v v e Gamma Curve Adjusts Image Brightness The Gamma Curve feature provides four methods you can use to refine in detail the level of image brightness until you are satisfied with the results v v v e Works within Image Processing Software for Easy Image Editing Plug in Module CS U can be used to extend the functions of plug in compatible image processing application programs Quick Start Instructions Those who wish to start scanning immediately should follow the procedures below If you require further information at any stage read the pages referenced at each step Installing Plug in Module CS U p 13 1 Place the Macintosh version of the CanoScan Setup CD ROM that came with the scanner into the computer s CD ROM drive The CanoScan Setup Utility will automatically start If the CanoScan Setup Utility does not automatically start double click the CanoScan FB630U 636U icon followed by the Setup icon 2 Click Install the Software and install Plug in Module CS U Install Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2 0 first If Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2 0 has not yet been installed install it before Plug in Module CS U Start Plug in Module CS U p 19 1 Connect the scanner to the computer then start Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2 0 2 Select CanonPI CS U 3 3 0 as the image source this step is only required the first time the scanner is used with the program 3 Click the scanner icon e Plug in Module CS U will start and
48. obe Photoshop 20 Amount of disk space required for the scanned imag 30 Brightness 44 Browser Button 6 10 31 Browser Function 8 10 31 Browser Image 32 Buttons 19 C Close Box 19 Color balance of the display 17 ColorSync 8 52 ColorSync System Profile 17 Contrast 44 Control Panel 6 19 D Descreen 53 Display Gamma Value 48 Display Type 46 CRI Type A 46 CRI Type B 46 CRT Type C 46 Linear 46 Dynamic Preview 8 E Editing Scanned Images 57 F File size of scanned images 27 G Gamma 42 Gamma Button 45 47 49 517 Gamma Curve 42 50 Gamma Curve button 6 Gamma Curve Values 43 Gamma Value 48 H Histogram 40 Highlight Mark 47 Highlights 40 Shadow Mark 41 Shadows 40 Histogram Button 6 41 iMac Update 1 1 13 Install 9 13 M Magnification 26 Menu Bar 19 Moir patterns 53 O Operating Environment 13 Optical Resolution 58 P Preferences 22 Calibration 25 Preview Window Size 24 Return to Default Settings 25 Setting Basic Resolution 23 Unit 22 Preferences File 24 Preview Button 6 9 21 Preview Window 9 19 e errereen EEN EE S T Save the image 11 Threshold Value 54 Saving 38 Tone Curve 50 Scan Area 34 Scan Button 6 11 37 Z Scan Mode 28 Black and White Mode Diffusion Dither 28 Black and White Mode Line 28 Color Mode 24 bit 29 Grayscale Mode 8 bit 28 High Definition Color 29 Scan Resolution 26 58 Scanning 37 Selection Frame 34 Set the O
49. oblem Similarly the gamma setting does not have to be done for a monochrome printer For fine adjustment view the image on the display to view the results of your output SH Hint 5 e If you do not know the gamma setting of your display refer to the manual provided with purchase of the display If you do not find the gamma value in the manual or if the manual is not available contact the manufacturer of your display To Change the Gamma Value Settings Z Click the Gamma button The Color Correction dialog box opens Color Correction Brightness amp Contrast Contrast i ires Brightness lt _ pes Gamma Value gt Res Menu CRT Type B Q Tone Curve MR G CIB Res P Click the radio button for Gamma Value Setting and set the gamma value Gamma Value 1 00 lt i gt ges Resets the value to 1 00 S lider Reflects the value of the setting ml Drag the button to the left or selected with the slider bar the right or click the left or right Without using the slide bar you arrow 4 to change the can also enter the value directly setting by clicking the value to change it ZE Click the OK button The image in the preview window changes to reflect the change in this setting Hint e You can also open this dialog box by pulling down the Image menu in the operation panel and selecting Color Correction
50. ock temporarily disconnect the USB cable Reconnect it and restart Plug in Module CS U 3 3 Home Position Not Detected e The lamp is burnt e Contact your nearest Canon out Customer Support Help Desk File Access Error FB63U Button Manager Error Code 36 e Plug in Module CS U e Reinstall after emptying the is already installed Trash e Another error has e Note down the Sense Code occurred Additional Sense Code and error message and contact the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk An error has occurred Sense Code xx Additional Sense Code xx Additional Code Condition xx Glossary 8 bit Gray Image Grayscale An image created using the 8 bit Grayscale mode Each dot of the image is allocated 8 bits of data allowing a single dot to be expressed in one of 256 distinct shades 24 bit Color Image Color High Definition Color An image created using the 24 bit Color mode Each dot of the image Is formed by allocating 8 bits of data to each of the red green and blue RGB channels for a total of 24 bits Each channel can produce up to 256 colors providing the potential of approximately 16 7 million color tones Brightness The amount of light in an image when it is scanned Increasing the Brightness setting makes the entire image lighter and decreasing the Brightness setting makes the entire image darker p 44 Contrast The degree of difference between the
51. on e The final scan will start When the scan is completed the image will be saved and its thumbnail will display in the My Photos window Adobe PhotoDeluxe T File Edit Help Cards amp More A BL or tee KS ote Fr ant bes f Internet Trea a eaa ae a ere c er th CE Advanced a IER A Adjusting and Editing Scanned Images Scanned images may be corrected for brightness and color tone or edited in a variety of ways The potential adjustments vary with the type of scan mode utilized in the original scan Adjustments to the scanned image may be made after the image is previewed Color Mode Using the Histogram Feature to Adjust Image Contrast Color Correction Gamma Settings Color Correction Brightness and Contrast Settings Color Correction Adjusting Gamma with the Menu Color Correction Gamma Value Settings Color Correction Tone Curve Settings 50 Auto Tone Correction ColorSync 52 Grayscale Mode Using the Histogram Feature to Adjust Image Contrast 42 40 42 44 46 48 Pyp 40 Color Correction Gamma Settings Color Correction Brightness and Contrast Settings 44 Color Correction Ajusting Gamma with the Menu 46 Color Correction Gamma Value Settings 48 Color Correction Tone Curve Settings 50 PPPPPP Diffusion Dither 42 44 46 48 50 Color Correction Gamma Settings Color Correction Brightness and Contrast Settings Color Correction Ajusting Gamma with the Menu Colo
52. r Correction Gamma Value Settings Color Correction Tone Curve Settings Black amp White Mode EEL bbid bbs EEEAEA SS ess Brightness Settings for Black amp White Images Threshold Value p 54 Descreen p 53 Saving Recalling Settings p 55 Editing Scanned Images p 57 Scanning Techniques p 58 Using the Histogram Feature to Adjust Image Contrast a The data comprising an image contains a variety of brightness settings ranging from shadows to highlights These settings are represented in Plug in Module CS U by values ranging between 0 and 255 The difference in these values determines the image s contrast To show how much of the image data falls into each brightness setting Plug in Module CS U contains a Histogram feature that shows this data distribution clearly With the Histogram you can adjust the level of shadows and highlights to achieve beautiful tones with the best possible contrast gt e You may not alter the histogram for images scanned in the Color mode when ColorSync is active or for images scanned in the Black amp White mode e You can use the Histogram only with grayscale color or high definition color images How to Interpret Histograms You can select the entire image or specify an area for which a histogram will be generated The height of the peaks of the histogram is directly related to the volume of data with the corresponding value Portion with Highl
53. review window You can also return all the settings to their default values These settings are performed in Preferences menu of the operation panel Unit Basic Resolution Preview Window Calibration Resets default settings Unit Specifies the units that define the size of the scanned image Unit Dialog Box Image Size 382 e 4 px RequiredFree ala dal a Canon plug in module CS U 33 The units displayed in this section of the control panel will change Click on the Prefs menu in the control panel and select Unit The Unit Settings dialog box will appear Unit Settings Dialog Box Unit Basic Resolution Unit settings Pixel px Preview Window SE O Millimeters mm CO Centimeters cm Calibration Resets default settings Select the desired settings Setting Basic Resolution The resolution setting sets the output resolution for printing and displaying the image If you select the Other button you can enter the resolution setting 12 to 9600 directly into the entry box Cancel basic Resolution Setting Dialog Box When the image is output to a printer to a Bubble Jet printer in the color or gray mode for example the basic resolution of the printer is halved For example for a 360 dpi printer the basic resolution is set for 180 dpi If you use the black amp white mode or use a color laser printer the same resolution of
54. riginal 27 Settings File 24 55 Zoom In Button 6 35 Zoom Out Button 6 Zoom Out button 36 Zooming 35 No part of this guide may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without the prior written permission of Canon Inc Canon Inc makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to the operation or malfunction of hardware and software While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions Canon Inc reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described within this guide at any time without prior notice Please take note that international copyright laws prohibit the scanning of copyright protected materials for any uses other than for personal use Macintosh Power Macintosh and ColorSync are trademarks of Apple Corporation Adobe Adobe PhotoDeluxe and Adobe Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated Other names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Canon Customer Support Help Desk CANON UK LTD Woodhatch Reigate Surrey RH2 8BF United Kingdom For technical support please contact Canon Helpdesk Helpdesk P O Box 431 Wallington Surrey SM6 OXU TEL 08705 143 723 FAX
55. t Adobe Photoshop gt 1 Choose the File menu Import and Plug in Module CS U Close Save Save As Save a Copy sts Revert Import d Anti aliased PICT Export 4d CanonPI C U 3 3 0 Aane gt PICT Resource W Twain Acquire 7 File Info Twain Select Page Setup P Print a6 P The Plug in Module CS U control panel will appear File Image Prefs Magnification O Canon plug in module CS U 3 3 H Scan Mode E Color S Gamma Menu CCRT Type B 128 Contrast J es aj d ze Brightness J D Ar If 128 Resolution Rees all 72 oe 100 Image Size J 382 554 px Required Free 622 2 095 992 KB Caution Sala cal al 4 g EE EA Plug in Module CS U cannot be operated as a stand alone program Always start it from within an application program such as Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2 0 or Adobe Photoshop Previewing D You can pre scan the original before it is actually scanned and acquired by the parent application Because the pre scanned image is temporary the entire platen is scanned Preview l l The pre scanned image is displayed in the preview window where the quality of the image can be adjusted or cropped for actual scanning Operating Procedures e Open the scanner document glass cover set face down the side of the page you want to scan with the top edge of the page toward you and align with
56. ted by scanning an image or by creating an image with an image editing software program such as Photoshop An image file is generally comprised of bitmap data a collection of color information corresponding to each dot of an image There are many formats for image Tiles including the TIFF PICT and BMP formats Preview See the entry for Scanning Resolution An expression of the density of dots in an image Tile that indicates the extent of its granularity Generally expressed as the number of dots per inch dpi RGB An acronym for the base colors red green and blue used in varying combinations to reproduce the full soectrum of colors on monitors and other output devices These colors are often referred as the base or primary colors Scanner A device which scans a physical image from paper or other media and converts it to digital data which can be read by a computer Scanning The process of using a scanner to read an image electronically Before the final scan a preview scan is generally conducted The preview scan encompasses the entire scope of the document glass area and only provides a general indication of the image that may differ trom the final scan The final scan is executed after specifying the area of the image to be scanned and various settings that determine how the scan is conducted Tone Curve See the entry for Gamma Correction Index A Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2 0 20 38 Ad
57. the printer is used For example if the printer resolution is 300 dpi the basic resolution is set to 300 dpi As for the display resolution 72 dpi Macintosh display 72 dpi is sufficient This resolution is used as the basic for setting magnification so it is called basic resolution Hint e Once the basic resolution is set you do not have to set it again for every scanning job However if you change the destination printer or change the scanning mode you should adjust the standard resolution setting Preview Window Size Changes the size of the preview window If you enlarge the size of the preview window then the resolution is increased You can specify whether or not to save the pre scanned image with the preferences file or the settings file Unit Basic Resolution Preview Window Calibration _ Resets default settings Preview Window Settings Dialog Box Preview Window Settings Current settings Resolution 20 dpi Width X Height 170 X 234 Pixel px Memory for execution 310 KB approximately Memory required to save the file 155 KB approximately Click on the Prefs menu in the control new senings i i Resolution dpi 20 43 panel and select Preview Window Soe Em e me The Preview Window Settings dialog aie aaa Se eee box will appear Memory required to save the file 155 KB approximately D Save preview in preference file O Save preview in setting file Click on the c
58. ule CS U 3 3 and CanoScan Toolbox CS 1 2 When using the accompanying application software Electronic Manuals Manual for Each Application Software Tells you how to use Ulead Photo Express 2 0 SE Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2 0 and Omni Page Limited Edition How to Use this Guide This guide explains how to use the Canon Plug in Module CS U 3 3 herein referred to as Plug in Module CS U with application programs supporting CanoScan FB630U FB636U such as Adobe PhotoDeluxe A plug in is used within a compatible application program like Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2 0 to expand its functionality and cannot be used as a stand alone application By only installing the Plug in Module CS U from the CanoScan Setup Utility CD ROM Plug in Module CS U can be simply plugged into the parent program and add the ability to scan Before using Plug in Module CS U we strongly recommend reading this guide and keeping this CD ROM in a safe place for later reference Where to Look Quick Start Instructions gt p 9 The Quick Start Instructions is a brief summary of commands and procedures that will assist in using Plug in Module CS U immediately Installing Plug in Module CS U Required Reading gt p 12 All users should read this section to learn the procedures for installing Plug in Module CS U software Scanning Preparations Required Reading gt p 18 All users should read this section to learn the procedures for adjusting magnification
59. ut device If you were to scan an image with this device setting and set the magnification factor to 50 the scanning resolution will automatically change to 180 dpi At this setting the image will be scanned at a resolution of 180 dpi and the output device will convert this to 360 dpi shrinking the size of the output in the process because it will only have half the data with which to fill the space Image size 5 x 5 Image size 2 5 x 2 5 12 7 x 12 7cm 6 35 x 6 35cm Magnification 50 zc h We Scanned at Output device 180 dpi corrects to 360 dpi To Set the Magnification Factor Set the desired magnification factor on the control panel Canon plug in module CS U 3 3 File Image Prefs Scan Mode E Color x Gamma Menu CCRT Type B Contrast J al i 128 ER E Brightness e D Resolution SF DH 360 dpi Magnification 200 Image Size 382 54 px Required Free 15 5 2 095 992 KB aja dal sl aj g Canon plug in module CS U 33 mm a wm wm mm mm mm em e mm mm mm ee mm mm mm me Slider Drag the slider bar in either direction or use the arrow keys to change the resolution Resolution Magnification Click here to return the Click inside these boxes to enter magnification factor to 100 values directly Hint The Relationship Between Data Volume and Scanning Resolution The higher the magnification and scanning r
60. ut of equilibrium select Calibration to start the adjustment process Calibration automatically adjusts the scanner to read standard white as white Return to Default Settings Returns the preference settings and all other settings to the factory default settings The tables list the major default settings Scan Mode 24 bit Color Gamma setting Menu setting CRT type for B Magnification 100 Unit Pixels Basic resolution 72 dpi Preview Window size 20 dpi Control Panel Position Center Click on the Prefs menu in the control panel and select Resets Default Settings The Default Settings dialog box will appear All the parameter and image data are changed to the initial status if you execute Basic Resolution Resets default settings Are you sure to Preview Window execute Resets defaults setting Calibration Resets default settings Click on the Yes button if you wish to proceed Otherwise click on No Procedures Select the Prefs menu in the control panel The Settings pull down menu will display Unit Basic Resolution Preview Window Calibration Resets default settings Select the desired option from the pull down menu e Selecting any one of the Units Basic Resolution or Preview Window options displays the respective dialog for it Choose the desired value in the dialog and select OK to change the setting e A confirmation dialog will display if Resets default settings is se

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