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1. In order to avoid this and reproduce an image that is faithful to the original the gamma value must be adjusted in Plug in Module CS S Plug in Module CS S can adjust the pre set screen gamma value of 1 8 but if the screen has a gamma value other than 1 8 then the gamma value for that screen must be set Gamma value Plug in Module CS S and the screen display have different gamma values During a scanning job Plug in Module CS S receives the image read from the scanner as input and sends it to the parent application as output The gamma value in this interval where Plug in Module CS S converts input to output is the Plug in Module CS S gamma value On the other hand the data received trom Plug in Module CS S as input is sent to the screen display as output The gamma value in this interval where the image input from Plug in Module CS S is converted to output for the screen display is the screen display gamma value Setting the screen display gamma value causes the scanner gamma value to be calibrated automatically as the inverse value For example if the screen display gamma value is set for 1 8 then the scanner gamma value is calibrated for 0 56 the inverse of 1 8 7 Hint e Please read the documents shipped with your display or contact the manufacturer s customer service department to obtain the correct gamma value for your particular display model e f you intend to adjust the color tone with ColorSync change the settings in
2. Procedures Click on the Preview button e The image will be scanned and appear in the preview window Canon plug in module CS S 3 6 Setting File Image Preferences Scan Mode E5 24bit Color v Output Device CRI 72dpi 5 Resolution ge 74 joni Magnification Elz Image Size 554 x 759 px ei Ma 1273218 mb FD Hint e To change the size of the preview window use the Window Size settings in the Preview Window Settings dialog 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 it Selecting the Output Device When you select the output device you set the resolution for the scanned image when it is output Select a value for printing or for saving a file If your image is destined to be shown on a computer display or web site select the 72 dpi setting Procedures Click the arrow to the right of the output device selection box and select a pP setting Setting File Image Preferences Scan Mode 24bit Color Ea Output Device CAT 72dpi Webtf2dpi Resolution BJ 180dpi BJ 360dpi EJ 7 Odpi LBP 300d pi LBP 600d pi Required Free OCR 300d pi OCR 400dpi OCR 600dpi FAX 200d pi File 100dpi File 150dpi Canon Plug in modul File 300dpi File 400dpi File 6
3. in Hint FD e The Zoom In button cannot be activated unless an area has been selected in the preview window e You can zoom an area of the screen continuously up to six times The Zoom In button cannot be clicked if the selected area is too small pP Click on the Zoom In button 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 ur Canon plug in module C 5 3 6 Setting File Image Preferences Scan Mode 24bit Color Ea Output Device File 150dpi Ea Resolution as Hopi Magnification todz Image Size 3 29 403 in Sense e Slee fh 1 0 316 9 mb Canon Plug in module C5 5 3 6 P Click the Zoom Out button Qj to restore the view prior to zooming Scanning Once the scan is complete Plug in Module CS S automatically closes and returns to the application software such as Photoshop 5 0 LE if the Close plug in after scan setting is on The following provides an example of scanning from within Photoshop 5 0 LE Once you have set the magnification and scan mode you may proceed with the scan Scan To Initiate the Scan p Specify the Scan Area See Operating Procedures p 34 P Click on the Scan button Canon plug in module C 3 6 setting File Image Preferences Scan Mode E 24bit Color Output Device Fille 150dpi Ea Resolution m Hopi
4. Photoshop 5 0 LE re FA Adobe Photoshop 5 0 LE Qj Goodies Cy Help a License Agreements Cy PhotoAlbum Save this document as Format ginny Photoshop Photoshop 2 0 Amiga IFF BMP CompuServe GIF Photoshop EPS Filmstrip JPEG PCX PDF PICT File PICT Resource Image 0 Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4 Format P To select a folder click the arrow and select the name of the folder in which you want to save the file To select a file format click the arrow to the right of Format Enter a file name here S T E P 4 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 scan mode utilized in the preview Adjustments to the scanned image may be made after the image is previewed Color Mode Using the Histogram Feature to Adjust Image Contrast p 41 Tone Curve Settings gt p 44 Brightness and Contrast Settings p 47 Adjusting Color Balance gt p 49 Gamma Value Settings p 50 Auto Tone Correction ColorSync gt p 53 Grayscale Mode Using the Histogram Feature to Adjust Image Contrast p 41 Tone Curve Settings gt p 44 Brightness and Contrast Settings p 47 Gamma Value Settings p 50 Black amp White Mode Brightness Settings for Black amp White Images Threshold Value
5. 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 S is opened by a software application operating in the windowless mode Procedure pP Open the Image menu and select Descreen EUG Preferences Tone adjustment Colorsy nc Descreen CE Saving Recalling Settings The scan mode resolution and preference settings can be saved with a preview image 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 To Save Settings in a Settings File pP Open the Setting File menu and select Save Setting File savef P Specify the folder where you want to store the file and enter a name for it l Plug in 65 5 Inner 2 2 j Cancel ee ne Insert a check mark by clicking save this box to have a copy of the Save preview image P Click the Save button preview image saved with the settings file To Recall a Settings File PY Open the Setting File menu and select Load Setting File pP Select t
6. v Resolution P El api Magnification g 8 Image Size 250 x 389 in Required Free 645 320 060 kb a Previd Scan CE Canon Plug in module CS S 36 e Plug in Module CS S will scan the image e When the scan is complete the Plug in Module CS S control panel will close The image will appear in the Photoshop window Save the Scanned Image gt p 38 1 Save the image with the application program Photoshop specifying a folder file name and file format Gj PhotoAlbum Inner 2 2 Save this document as S T EP Installing Plug in Module CS S Step 1 describes how to install Plug in Module CS S 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 S p 13 Installing Plug in Module CS S If Plug in Module CS S 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 In order to install Plug in Module CS S successfully you must first install Adobe Photoshop 5 0 LE or Adobe Photoshop Ver 3 0 or higher Operating Environment Hardware A Macintosh or Power Macintosh with a CD ROM drive and hard disk drive Use on iMac and Macintosh compatibles cannot be guaranteed Main Memory 32 MB or mo
7. 180 degrees click the BJ button e To rotate the image clockwise 90 degrees click the e button Setting Preferences The Preference settings determine how Plug in Module CS S operates for the following options output device printer files scan area setting method size display units preview window size setting the shut off lamp time and close plug in after scan You can change these options at any time or restore the factory default settings To change any of these options use the Preferences menu Preferences Output Device Aspect Ratio Unit Preview Window Shut off lamp time Resets Default Settings Close plug in after scan Flatbed Auto document feeder Output Device Adds new input devices or file formats to the pop up menu in the control panel Devices are displayed by name Resolution and other settings can be changed for the devices or the devices can be removed SS Output Device Settings Output Device Name New Output Device Output Device SALLE x DEN Adds a new device Resolution ge 00 dpi OCR 400dpi Ha CRD Allows you to change C x pi MFile 100dpi the name and File 150dpi u et resolution setting M File 400dpi M File 600dpi Output Device Name Fite 360dpiy A File 1200dpi Allows you to remove Resolution ge 300 Hari MA File 360dpi a device from the list Hint e The currently selected device for Plug
8. 25 Color balance 49 Color balance tab 49 ColorSync 8 16 50 53 Contrast 47 63 Control panel 6 19 D Descreen 54 Disk space Available 25 Required 25 Display profile file 76 Dot 63 Dynamic Preview 8 21 F File format 38 File size 24 Flatbed 31 Free memory 6 G Gamma Correction 63 Gamma Curve 63 Gamma tab 517 Gamma value 50 Grayscale 25 H Highlight mark 42 Highlights 47 Histogram 41 Histogram tab 42 Image file 64 Image menu 40 Image size 6 Install 9 13 L Load Settings file 56 M Magnification 6 10 23 Menu bar 19 O Optical resolution 58 Output device 6 10 22 29 P Preferences 29 Preview 9 64 Preview button 6 21 Preview setting 30 Preview window 6 19 30 Preview window size 30 Index R Required memory 6 Resets Default Settings 37 Resolution 6 10 23 64 RGB 64 Rotating the image 28 Rotation button 6 28 S Save Scanned image 11 38 Save Settings file 55 Scan 37 Scan area 10 34 Scan button 6 11 37 Scan mode 6 10 25 Scanner 64 Scanning 64 Scanning resolution 23 58 Screen gamma value 50 Settings file 55 Shadow mark 42 Shadows 47 Shut Off Lamp Time 31 Start Plug in Module CS S 9 T Threshold 52 Tone Adjustment 40 Tone Adjustment button 6 40 Tone adjustment dialog 40 Tone curve 44 64 Tone curve tab 45 Tone curve value 46 U Unit 30 V VAROS 58 W White Eyedropper button 42 Z Zoom In button 6 Zoom Out bu
9. 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 gt e Before you call for assistance read the Getting Started Guide or Product Guide e When you contact one of the help desks 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 Problem Plug in Module CS S does not appear on the Import menus for Photoshop Solution Plug in Module CS S is not correctly installed on your hard disk drive Refer to nstalling Plug in Module CS S p 13 and reinstall the software Problem The image will not appear even if the Preview button is clicked on the Plug in Module CS S control panel gt Solution 1 If more than one SCSI device is in use check to ensure that each device has been assigned a unique SCSI ID and none are duplicated If duplication has occurred assign a unique SCSI ID to the scanner gt Solution 2 Make sure the original is set on the document glass correctly gt Solution 3 Ensure that the SCSI terminator setting is correct For details about the terminator setting refer to the Product Guide electronic manual provided on the CD
10. Ratio Unit Preview Window Shut off lamp time Resets Default Settings Close plug in after scan Flatbed Auto document feeder pP Select the desired option from the pull down menu e Selecting any one of the Unit Aspect Ratio or Preview Window options displays the respective dialog 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 selected The settings will be reset if OK is selected in that dialog S T EP 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 gt 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 p Position the pointer in the preview window The symbol marks the current position of the pointer P Click and drag the mouse in the direction you want to define 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 SS Canon plug in module 4 5 3 6 setting File Image Preferences R 080 134 G 066 120 E 034 083 Magnification Selection Frame Image Size 244 3 35 in Required Fre
11. 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 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 recommended scan resolution 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 FB1200S is 1200 dpi for both the primary scan horizontal dimension of the document and secondary scan vertical dimension The 1200 dpi resolution of the primary scan Is achieved with a proprietary Canon technology the VAriable Retraction Optical System VAROS VAROS Is a two pass scanning technique
12. have such a program installed u x CanoScan FB120 CanoScan Setup Utilit Install crs 000 77 W zu ot Click the No button to display the Install window P2 Plug in Module Cs s 3 6 H CanoScan Toolbox CS 1 0 J Adobe Acrobat Reader 3 0 2 Return to z A S the previous menu Start Installation amp UNSS Install m CanoScan Toolbox CS 1 0 m Adobe Acrobat Reader 3 0 E CanoScan Toolbox CS 1 0 m Adobe Acrobat Reader 3 0 Return to the previous menu Delete the check marks beside all the programs other than Plug in Module CS S by clicking the check boxes beside their names CanoScan FB1200S CanoScan Setup Utility Canon plug in modete 5 5 36 Scan Mode E Mont Color Oviput Device Geiq72dpt Resolution Q ae Magnification od x image size CEE pe GEIERRI afa OA EEE he C LL2 Caren Propia motels CG Setting file Image _ Preferences Scan Mode I 2408 Color z Start Installation amp Start the Canon Plug in Module CS S installer ren r pus ze Canaan 212003 Wom During the installation do not click any items oth tgangii se specified in dialogs messages that appear on the screen Click the Yes button to start the installation Confirm the folder for the installation and click the Install button Canon Plug in module CS S 3 6 Installer H Install Location Inner 2 2 Adobe amp Photoshop 5 0 LE Plug In
13. highlight and and click the position in the preview image you want to shadow settings for preview image you want to set to black 0 optimum effects set to white 255 p Click on the OK button The preview image will change according to the values specified with the histogram Hint The histogram dialog can also be displayed by selecting Tone adjustment from the Image menu Tone Curve Settings You can edit the tone curve directly by changing the shape of the line on the graph When you change the 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 cm Hint gt e You cannot use this feature with black and white scan mode or the 24 bit color scan mode when ColorSync is selected Manipulating the Graph The following examples show you how to manipulate the graph to change the settings When you test these settings yourself you can see the changes immediately reflected in the preview window or the browser to achieve many interesting effects Drag the mid tones of the input side scanned image into the highlights of the Unadjusted Curve output side displayed image OUTPUT i OUTPUT If you want to brighten the light areas Reverse the starting and end points of the line to invert shadows and highlights OUTPUT If you want to invert the A 4 Sa 2 d sha
14. inch dpi determines the resolution or density of a letter object or image 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 S you can use the gamma value 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 S to make adjustments to gamma values Gamma Curve See the entry for Gamma Correction Grayscale 8 bit Expresses a dot in 256 shades of gray between white and black Grayscale 12 bit Expresses a dot in 4 096 shades of gray between white and black Image File A computer file generated 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 files including the TIFF PICT and BMP formats Preview See the entry for Scanning Resolution An expression of the density of dots in an image file that indicates the extent of its granularity Generally expressed as the number of dots pe
15. p 52 Adjustments Independent of Mode Descreen p 54 Saving Recalling Settings p 55 Editing Scanned Images p 57 Scanning Techniques gt p 58 Tone Adjustment Use tone adjustment to enhance the brightness or color of the image in the preview area Open the Image menu and select Tone adjustment or click the Tone adjustment button to open the Tone adjustment dialog so you can enhance the preview image You can also click the Auto Tone adjustment button so the histogram highlights and shadows are adjusted for you automatically to the optimum settings Output Device Canon plug in module C 3 6 setting File MUGLA Preferences Image Menu F Resolution dei Magnification todz Image Size 554 759 px RAR Tee EEE Ce at 1 2 FF 2 096 0 Auto Tone Adjustment al Preview Scan E Canon Flug in rmodu e CS S 36 Tone adjustment Dialog Button 1 On Tone Adjustment Button The Tone adjustment dialog contains tabs for the following features histogram tone curve brightness contrast color balance and gamma If black and white has been selected as the scan mode the threshold feature also becomes available on the histogram tab Tone adjustment Here is the Tone adjustment dialog with all the tabs you will see when color or grayscale has been selected as the scan mode Tone adjustment Click the appropriate tab Here is the Tone adjustment d
16. that combines the results of the scanning unit s first pass with a second pass that is optically shifted by a half pixel This technique is used for scans at resolutions of 601 dpi or greater Appendices Troubleshooting gt p 60 Error Messages p 62 Glossary p 63 Index p 65 66 Canon Customer Support Help Desk p 67 69 Specifications System Requirements Supported Computers Macintosh or Power Macintosh equipped with CD ROM drive and hard disk drive use on iMac and Macintosh compatibles cannot be guaranteed Memory Requirements 32 MB or more 64 MB or more recommended System Software System 7 5 or later Supported Scanners CanoScan FB1200S Functional Specifications Interface Auto Detection of SCSI Scanner Scan Modes Black and White 8 bit Grayscale 12 bit Grayscale 24 bit Color 36 bit Color Tone Settings 255 Gradations Contrast Settings 255 Gradations Density Settings 255 Gradations only for Black and White mode Tone Curve Tone Curve may be edited Scanning Resolution 25 dpi 9600 dpi stepped free possible 600 dpi when using an ADF unit Standard Resolution Setting Non stepped between 25 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 S For further details refer to the troubleshooting sections of the
17. the ColorSync System control panel found within the Control Panels folder and do not manually change the gamma value settings as described in the following pages To Change the Gamma Value Settings pP Click the gamma tab in the Tone adjustment dialog P Click a pre set value or the custom option Click the appropriate radio button to select a numerical setting After you click the Custom button you can drag the slidebar to adjust the setting or you can enter a value directly into the entry box io0 Qi4 913 G22 Custom e nn Er Drag left or right to Click the up or down change the setting arrow in the spinbox to increase or decrease the value or enter anumber directly into the entry box 0 1 10 0 me Ca After adjusting the gamma value you can save the setting to a file under a file name and load the file again whenever you want to use the settings To restore all settings to their default values click this Reset button To restore the gamma setting to its default value click this Reset button Click the OK button The changes are reflected in the image currently displayed in the preview window Brightness Settings for Black amp White Images Threshold Value When the scan mode is set to black and white the image brightness can be adjusted ry The threshold value setting determines whether a halftone will be expressed as a black or a white data point The possible threshold va
18. 00d pri File 1200dpi Canon plug in module C 3 6 Magnification Image Size Hint e If you do not see the selection you need you can add a setting with the Output Device setting in the Preferences menu Setting the Resolution and 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 2 76 7cm Scanning with horizontal vertical 2x magnification Scanning at 200 1 38 3 5cm 5 0 98 2 5cm Scanning with horizontal vertical 0 5x magnification 1 969 5cm 0 689 1 75cm Scanning at 50 3 0 492 1 25cm 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 720 dpi Magnification 100 o un Resolution U a E ape Resolution Zi 360 ei Hagnification P JE D rennon AL Magnification un Image Size 5 00 5 00 in changed to Image Size 2 50 2 50 in Required Free 37 9 2 096 0 mb 50 Required Free 9 4 2 0960 mb Magnification The scanning resolution changes Scanning Resolution accordingly Hint gt Magnification and Resolution Why does the image size change with the magnification Let us answer this with an example using an BJ 720 dpi output device If you wer
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20. Black amp White E Sbit Grayscale ED 12bit Grayscale v 24bit Color p 36bit Color Caution e If you select 12 bit Grayscale or 36 bit Color for a software application that does not support these options the system may hang up when you attempt to execute the scanning job with either selection Before you use these settings check the specifications to determine whether or not 12 bit Grayscale and 36 bit Color scanning is supported Adobe Photoshop Ver 4 0 or higher and Photoshop LE supplied with this package support these modes e If you scan an image with a version of Photoshop compatible with 36 bit Color the image is scanned as a 16 bit Channel Mode image Verifying the 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 p Set the magnification and scan mode to the appropriate settings pp 22 32 p Click on the Browser button e The selection frame will appear in 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 Canon plug in module C 3 6 Setting File Image Preferences Selectascan area Pres
21. If it doesn t double click the CanoScan FB1200S icon followed by the setup icon 2 Click Install Software and install Plug in Module CS S 9 Position materials for Scanning on the Scanner p 18 O Start Plug in Module CS S from within Adobe Photoshop 5 0 LE p 19 1 Start Adobe Photoshop 5 0 LE 2 Open the File menu and select Import and Canon PI CS S 3 6 e After Plug in Module CS S starts the preview image will begin to appear automatically in the preview window e f the preview image does not automatically appear click the Preferences menu and select Preview Window If the None option is selected click the Automatically perform a preview option This cause a preview to initiate at startup ES Canon plug in module CS S 3 6 Setting File Image Preferences Scan Mode ge 24bit Color v Output Device CRT 72dpi v aaa Resolution D 7J Goi nan Magnification s z u Image Size 554 x 759 px Required Free 12 3218 a f Preview Scan Canon Plug in module CS S 36 Set the Scan Mode Output Device Resolution and Magnification pp 22 26 e Scanning mode determines how the image is scanned e Output device setting optimizes the images for particular uses e Resolution determines the amount of detail in the scanned image e Magnification determines the amount of enlargement or reduction of the output image display Ver
22. Magnification 100 F z Image Size 2 50 3 69 in Required Free 645 320 060 kb lalolal a4 5 e The image will begin to be scanned e If a check mark is present in the Close plug in after scan option in the Preferences menu Plug in Module CS S will automatically quit when the scan finishes Hint e The scan button cannot be clicked if the scan area is set too small or not specified e The scan cannot be performed if the required memory is larger than the free memory Saving Scanned Images Follow this procedure to save a scanned image with the parent software application The example below shows how to save a scanned image with Photoshop 5 0 LE See the Photoshop 5 0 LE Users Guide Procedure After an image is scanned the image is displayed as Untitled When you save the image you can give the Tile a name select the folder where it is to be stored and select a file format p Open the File menu and select Save The Save dialog will open JF Edit Image Laye Save As Save a Copy ES Revert Import gt Export gt Page Setup 238P Print 3P Preferences gt Adobe Online Quit Q Adobe Photoshop 5 0 LE v R Adobe Photoshop 5 0 LE Qj Goodies Qj Help CL License Agreements Qj PhotoAlbum Save this document as Format Photoshop v P Select the folder and format you want to use for the file Q Adobe
23. ROM gt Solution 4 The brightness settings for Plug in Module CS S may be set too high Try lowering the brightness settings For details about setting the tone curve see Adjusting the Image with Tone Curve Settings p 44 Solution 5 The threshold setting for Plug in Module CS S 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 Value p 52 Scan button cannot be selected gt 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 gt Solution 2 A scan cannot be performed unless a scan area is specified Specify a scan area gt Solution 3 A scan cannot be performed if the required disk space is larger than the free space Change the resolution p 23 or scan area p 34 until the required space is lower Problem The Insufficient Memory error message appears when scanning gt Solution 1 Select the smallest required area and rescan gt Solution 2 Lower the resolution and magnification settings for the output device to the lowest possible values p 22 23 gt Solution 3 Close all other software applications other than Adobe Photoshop then try scanning again gt Solution 4 Close all software applications including Adobe Photoshop then restart Adobe Photoshop and scan again gt S
24. and change settings for the Resolution 20 Japi 20 dpi 20 preview window options Width X Height 70 x 233 px x 233 px Memory for execution about 09 ks KB Memory required to save the file i54 KB KB Preview setting Automatically perform preview Save preview image Q None The maximum values are determined by the type of monitor you are using Click the appropriate radio button for the function you want to switch on Automatically perform a preview Save preview image and None Only one button can be selected Caution e Changing the preview window size will cause the image previously displayed in the preview window to disappear Hint e f the Save preview image option is selected the last preview image will appear in the preview window when Plug in Module CS S is launched again after quitting once This reduces the steps required to rescan the same image repeatedly Setting the Shut Off Lamp Time This option turns off the FB1200S lamp to save power if it remains idle for a specified length of time Click the up or down arrows in the spinbox to increase or decrease the time limit or enter a number directly into the entry box in units of minutes You can select a time within the range of 10 to 59 minutes This setting is automatically set to 10 minutes when Plug in Module CS S is first installed Shut off lamp time setting Click the up or down arrow in the spinbox to in
25. and execute some test prints to attain the best match between what you see in the image on the display and in the printout Procedure pP Click the color balance tab in the Tone adjustment dialog p Adjust the color balance for each or all of the primary colors red green and blue RGB Adjust the color by dragging the slidebar left or right Click the up or down arrow in the spinbox to increase or decrease the number value or enter a number directly into the entry box 127 127 After adjusting the color balance you can save the settings to a file under a file name and load the file again whenever you want to use the Lox settings To restore all values to their default values click this Reset button To restore the color balance values to their default values click this button P Click the OK button Gamma Value Settings By adjusting the gamma value you can more closely match brightness of the displayed image to the printed image Adjust this value if what you see on the screen is very different from your printout gt e You cannot use this feature with the black and white scan mode or with the 24 bit color scan mode when ColorSync is selected Matching the Gamma Value to the Display Characteristics Not all screen displays reproduce color tones in exactly the same way and this reproduction method is expressed as a gamma value from 1 4 to 2 2 and normally reproduces a slightly dark image
26. canning job like the scan mode output device resolution and magnification Close Box Quit Plug in Module CS S Menu Bar Click on any menu item to display more options in a pull down menu eee EEE kanon LL Setting File Image Preferences Scan Mode 24bit Color Output Device CRT 7 dpi Ea Resolution BEER Magnification od mage Size 190 x 261 px RequiredFree 146 320 951 Eb Scan SED a a z Preview Canon Plug in module C5 5 36 Buttons Click the appropriate button to zoom rotate or browse the image or correct colors adjust the histogram or start the preview or scan The image size and disk size that were Preview Window specified in the preview window are Displays the image in preview mode automatically displayed here Procedures Verify that the scanner is attached to your computer and that the power is on Read the Quick Start Instructions for instructions on how to connect the scanner p 9 pP Start Adobe Photoshop 5 0 LE Select Plug in Module CS S with Photoshop 5 0 LE Open the File menu and select Import and Canon PI CS S 3 6 AUS Edit Image Layer Select Filter Vie Close Save Save AS Save a Copy 5364 Revert Import a Anti aliased PICT Export b Canon PICS 3 6 PICT Resource Page Setup EP Twain ACQuire Print 36 P Twain Select Preferences The Plug in Module CS S control panel opens prev
27. crease or decrease the number setting or enter a number cancel OK nee directly into the entry box 10 59 Shut off lamp time 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 Close Plug in After Scan This setting determines whether or not Plug in Module CS S closes automatically after completion of the scanning job After you install Plug in Module CS S this setting is set to on Plug in Module CS S closes at completion of scanning To turn this feature off open the Preferences menu and select Close plug in after scan This feature is switched off when you don t see it marked with a check mark To switch the feature on click it again to show the check mark When you are using the optional ADF Automatic Document Feeder this feature is grayed out and cannot be switched on Flatbed Auto Document Feeder When an optional automatic document feeder ADF is installed on the scanner the Flatbed and Auto document feeder options are added to the pull down menu A check mark appears beside the current selection Procedures p Open the Preferences menu in the control panel Preferences Output Device Aspect
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29. djust image brightness color tone and other attributes You can read this section as required 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 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 S Table of Contents STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 How to Make Best Use of the Manuals ccccceccccccccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeneeeeeeeees 2 How tO SR CR aensenecenaitseceqcbatoneeeetater 3 DOI OP CONS tee ee ee ee een 4 Control Panel Features a EEE 6 SONNO POC EE Re rede re leere 7 Plug in Module CS S Special Features 2 0 0 0 cccccccccceeeccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeaneeeeeeenes 8 Quick Start Instructions 2 00 cece ccc eccecceccecceceececceececcuececteceeceeceeeeeussetseceeceeteeeuttenseees 9 Installing Plug in Module CS ES u22222202n000000nn00nnnnnnonnnnnnnnn nn 12 installing Plug in Module CSS een 13 Scanning Preparations zuususausuanunnnnunnnnunnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnen 17 POS OA sten es ee ee E 18 Displaying the Plug in Module CS S Control Panel 19 PIC VIC VINO PR nen ren ee lerne ee 21 selec nd Me Output DOT ee ren re ee ee 22 Setting the Resolution an
30. dows and highlights If the image is in color the colors are switched to their complementary colors To Edit the Tone Curve p P P In the Tone adjustment dialog box click the tone curve tab Change the tone curve in any direction to adjust its shape You can adjust the setting for each To create a control point on the line just click anywhere channel R red G green B blue in the graph After a control point is displayed in the line or M master You can adjust each you can click to move it in any direction As you move it channels independently You can to another location the value changes You can set adjust RGB only for a color image several control points on the tone curve Tone adjustment Shows the input and output level at the point under the pointer control point in the graph expressed as a value from O to 255 where 0 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 restore the tone curve default settings click this Reset button To restore all the After adjusting the tone curve you can save the setting default settings click to a file under a file name and load the file again this Reset button whenever you want to use the settings Click the OK button The image in the preview window changes to reflect the new settings Hint You ca
31. e S41 317 205 Kb Canon Plug in module C5 5 36 e Clicking the mouse button outside the selection frame causes the selected area to be deselected e Moving the mouse cursor within the selection frame changes it to an omni directional arrow 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 its shape e Double clicking the mouse button anywhere in the preview window selects the entire image gen Hint gt e To specify small areas with precision it is convenient to expand the preview display with the Zoom In button See Zooming P 35 Zooming You can specify a selected area of the image for enlargement with the zoom a a features You can use the zoom function to select an area with high precision or to select small areas for scanning To Zoom In p Select the area you want to enlarge with the zoom function See Operating Procedures p 34 S Canon plug in module C 3 6 Setting File Image Preferences Scan Mode E 24bit Color Output Device File 154dpi ai ion See fee all Selection Frame Resolution h z Hopi 3 sats Magnification EASE Image Size 3 30 464 in Fequired Free 1 0 7 2 096 0 mb Aal Canon Plug in module CS 5 36
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33. e to scan an image with this device setting and set the magnification factor to 50 the scanning resolution will automatically change to 360 dpi At this setting the image will be scanned at a resolution of 360 dpi and the output device will convert this to 720 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 x5 Image size 2 5 x2 5 12 7 x 12 7cm 6 35 x 6 35cm Magnification san 50 Scanned at Output sevice 360 dpi corrects to 720 dpi To Set the Magnification Factor Set the desired magnification factor on the control panel Canon plug in module CS S 3 6 Setting File Image Preferences Scan Mode 36bit Color v a Output Device BI 720dpi Resolution oo api Magnification E We Image Size 1 824 x 2 726 px Required Free 20 1 4 321 6 mb mean 3 A El Preview Scan Canon Plug in module CS S 36 Slider Drag the slider bar in either direction or use the arrow keys to change the resolution Output Device BIt 20dpi Resolution Click the up or down arrow to increase or decrease the setting Magnification Click here to return the Click Inside these boxes magnification factor to 100 to enter values directly Hint The Relationship Between Data Volume and Scanning Resolution The higher the magnification and scanning resolution settings the greater t
34. eature is available only when the scan mode is set to 24 bit color not for 36 bit color grayscale or black and white e 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 cannot be conducted when the ColorSync function is activated To Activate the ColorSync Function pP Open the Image menu and select ColorSync HULL Preferences Tone adjustment Colorsync Descreen Color is adjusted automatically to the optimum settings The automatic setting may require a few seconds to activate When ColorSync is on you will see it checked in the menu To switch ColorSync off open the Image menu and select it again to remove the check mark Descreen Moir patterns occasionally appear when items printed at high resolutions are scanned To reduce this phenomenon scan photographs and other high resolution prints with the descreen activated Shut it off to scan lower resolution items such as newspapers books and magazine text
35. for Macintosh Canon a Plug inModule 5 53 6 Ee for CanoScan FBIZ005 Color Image Scanners Users Guide How to Make Best Use of the Manuals When you open the box _ VY HNCLAUENTTER CanoScan FB1200S TI 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 After reading this guide and scanner is set up and ready for use Fol NENDEID CanoScan FB1200S Product Guide Detailed information on the scanner and the CD ROM Tells you how to get the best scanning results Electronic Manual Plug in Module CS S 3 6 User s Guide Detailed information on how to use Plug In Module CS S SUR CanoScan Toolbox CS User s Guide Detailed information on how to use CanoScan Toolbox CS Electronic Manual ScanGear CS S 4 3 User s Guide Detailed information on how to use ScanGear CS S and ScanGear Toolbox CS After you have read this book and mastered Plug in Module CS S After you have read this book and mastered ScanGear CS S When using the accompanying application software Esche Manual for Each Application Program Tells you how to use Adobe Photoshop 5 0 LE and Caere OmniPage Limited Edition How to Use this Guide This guide explains how to use Canon Plug i
36. he 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 if you scan a standard size photograph in the color mode the amount of data varies according the resolution VS 5 2M SER aD CS N 100dpi 200dpi 300dpi 600dpi 1200dpi E 4 9 X 13 cm image These numbers are approximate and may differ from actual scan results Setting the 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 Expresses the image with dots of only two shades black or white Select Threshold to lighten or darken the entire image by setting the value by which dots are judged to be either black or white Select this option for scanning photographs and text for printing in monochrome 8 bit Grayscale Expresses a dot in up to 256 shades of gray Select this option for scanning black and white graphics and photographs 12 bit Grayscale Expresses a dot in up to 4 096 shades of gray Select this option for exceptionally high quality grayscale images However the Tile will be approximately twice the size of an 8 bit Grayscale Tile 24 bit Co
37. he contrast brightness settings by dragging the slidebars changing the value with the spinbox buttons or entering the value directly into the entry box Drag the slidebar left or right to adjust the brightness setting You can also click the up or down arrow in the spinbox to raise or lower its value or enter a number directly into the entry box 127 127 Drag the slidebar left or right to adjust the Contrast setting After adjusting the brightness contrast you can save the settings to a file under a file name and load the file again whenever you want to use the settings To restore all values to their default values click this Reset button To restore the brightness contrast values to their default values click this button Click the OK button The settings will be reflected in the image currently displayed in the preview window Adjusting Color Balance You can enhance color matching by adjusting the color balance of one or all of the a three primary colors red green and blue RGB Use this feature to adjust color balance when you see an over abundance of a color in a scanned image 5 e You cannot use this feature with the black and white or grayscale scan modes or with the 24 bit color scan mode when ColorSync is selected e There may be wide differences in the contrast and hue of the display image and printout depending on the monitor and printer settings You may have to adjust the settings
38. he folder where the file is stored and click the name of the file you want to load CL Plug in CS S Inner 2 2 Click the Open button The file you selected opens and the settings stored in the file are enabled for the Tone adjustment settings Editing Scanned Images Scanned images can be edited as required using Photoshop 5 0 LE 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 7 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 S provides many choices for resolution What 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
39. ialog you will see when black and white is selected as the scan mode Only one tab is available Using the Histogram Feature to Adjust Image Contrast Fr 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 S 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 S 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 5 Hint gt e You can enhance images with the histogram options only when the image has been previewed in the color or grayscale scan modes e You cannot enhance the image with the histogram when ColorSync is selected 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 oe Distribution of data Highlights with a bias toward highlights Portion with Distribution of data Shadows with a bias toward shadows Distribution of data widely distributed between shadows and highlights How to Adjust Histograms To change the c
40. iewing starts automatically and the preview image is displayed in the preview area m Canon plug in module CS S 3 6 Setting File Image Preferences Scan Mode 24bit Color v Output Device CRT 72dpi v Resolution E Js Magnification H Image Size 554 x 759 p Required Free ARS m Canon Plug in module CS S 36 Caution e If the None button is selected for Preview Settings in the Preview Window Settings dialog previewing will not begin automatically after the control panel opens To preview the original you must click the Preview button e Plug in Module CS S cannot be used as a stand alone application it must be used with a compatible software application like Adobe Photoshop 5 0 LE or a full version of Adobe Photoshop Previewing When you use Plug in Module CS S as it was installed automatic previewing of the El original will begin as soon as you start Plug in Module CS S However if None is preview selected for the Preview Settings in the Preview Window Settings dialog previewing will not start automatically after the control panel opens so follow the procedure below to start previewing Previewing scans the entire platen area to produce a temporary image of the original before actual scanning The previewed image is displayed in the preview window where it can be cropped or enhanced to make changes that will be reflected in the scanned image
41. ify Image Quality with the Browser Function before Scanning p 27 1 Click on the Browser button e The selection frame will appear Canon plug in module CS S 3 6 Setting File Image Preferences SS STETS EEE Scan Mode E 24bit Color v Bannan Output Device Resolution P ts Jap Selection Frame Magnification A z mage size 3337 463 Mouse pointer Required Free 7 10 3211 mb i The selection frame moves with the mouse pointer 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 S 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 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 O 5 Canon plug in module CS 3 6 SD Setting File Image Preferences R 080 134 G 066 120 B 034 083 Scan Mode 24bit Color Output Device File 150dpi v Resolution El dr Magnification El z Image Size 2 44 3 35 in Required Free 541 317 205 kb Canon Plug in module CS S 36 Scan the Image gt p 37 Scan Mode ge 24bit Color v Output Device File 150dpi
42. in Module CS S cannot be changed or removed Selecting the Scan Area To set the size of the area to be scanned drag the mouse to size the selection frame in the preview window The area inside the borders of the selection frame will be scanned Aspect Ratio SHC independent When the Independent setting is selected the selection Mode frame can be freely resized and reshaped by dragging it Aspect Ratio Constrained F When the Constrained setting is selected choose a Sen x i paper size in the Mode option The selection frame will Paper size Landscape have a fixed aspect ratio height to width ratio when it is real resized in the preview window Custom Unit Specifies the units that define the size of the scanned image Unit Settings Dialog Box Unit Settings Image Size 1 824 x 2 726 px Required Free 29 321 6 mb Unit amp Pixel px Q Inches fin QO Millimeters mm Centimeters cm x Canon Plug in module CS S 36 The units displayed in this section of the control panel will change Preview Window You can size the preview window and set its resolution Enter a large value for a large preview window size You can also use this feature to set the auto preview and preview cache options Preview Window Settings Dialog Preview Window Settings Window size Allows you to enter values EERE SE OM RSS nee
43. lect Load from the Setting File menu Scanning Procedures Follow these procedures to use Plug in Module CS S Has the scanner been attached Refer to the Getting Started gt Guide that accompanied 4 4 your scanner for attachment structions Install the Plug in Module CS S Software p 12 Scanning Preparations gt p 17 e Positioning Originals p 18 e Previewing p 21 e Selecting the Output Device p 22 e Setting the Resolution and Magnification p 23 e Setting the Scan Mode p 25 Verifying the Image before Scanning Browser Window gt p 27 STEP 4 wy Adjusting and Editing Scanned Images Are the Brightness and Color Satisfactory gt p 39 D D e Histogram p 41 e Tone Curve p 44 _ Brightness and Contrast p 47 4 4 e Color Balance p 49 e Gamma Value p 50 STEP 3 e Threshold Value p 52 e Auto Tone ColorSync p 53 Scanning p 33 e Descreen p 54 e Scan Area Settings p 34 e Zooming p 35 If the current brightness e Scanning p 37 and color pose no problem there is no need to adjust e Saving Scanned Images p 38 these settings Plug in Module CS S Special Features 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 exec
44. lide 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 the black and white scan mode or the 24 bit color scan mode when ColorSync is selected 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 difference between light and dark shades and the distinction between light and dark areas of the image are not as obvious Contrast 128 Normal Contrast 170 Contrast 100 If the image appears slightly out of focus increase the contrast setting to sharpen the image 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 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 pP In the Tone adjustment dialog click the brightness contrast tab p Adjust t
45. lor Expresses a dot with 8 bits for each primary color red green and blue RGB for a total of 24 bits A dot can be expressed in up to 16 8 million distinct shades Use this option for most color photographs 36 bit Color Expresses a dot with 12 bits for each primary color red green and blue RGB for a total of 36 bits A dot can be expressed in up to 68 7 billion distinct shades However the Tile will be approximately twice the size of a 24 bit Color Tile Hint Scanning the same image in the three different scan modes produces different file sizes By size black and white mode requires the least disk space followed in order by the grayscale and the color modes Before scanning check the data volume indicator on the control panel The numerator indicates the amount of disk a Image Size 1 824 2 726 px space required for the scanned image while i Required Free 29 1 321 6 mb the denominator indicates the amount of disk space available When the required zl ali space exceeds the available space the scan Cons bees button is unavailable Canon Plug in module CS S 36 Procedure p Click the arrow beside Scan Mode Oo ED Black amp White Setting File E 8bit GrayScale E 12bit Grayscale Scan Mode E 24bit Color Selecting the box opens E 36bit Color the pop up menu Output Device CRI 2dpi F Resolution y z dori P Select ascan mode from the pop up menu E
46. lues range between 0 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 gt When the scan mode is set to black and white click the Tone adjustment button or pull down the Image menu and select Tone adjustment Drag the slidebar left or right to adjust the threshold setting Click the up or down arrow to increase or decrease the entry in the text box or enter the value 0 255 directly from the keyboard After adjusting the threshold value you can save the setting to a file under a file name and load the file again whenever you want to use the setting To restore the threshold setting to its default value click this Reset button he The changes will be reflected in the preview image Auto Tone Correction ColorSync If you scan an image in 24 bit color with ColorSync selected you can adjust the color automatically 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 e This f
47. n Module CS S 3 6 herein referred to as Plug in Module CS S with application programs supporting CanoScan FB1200S such as Adobe Photoshop A plug in cannot be used as a stand alone application it is intended to expand the range of functions of a compatible application programs like Adobe Photoshop 5 0 LE The ability to scan can be added to application programs simply by copying the Plug in Module CS S files to its plug in folder Before using Plug in Module CS S we strongly recommend reading this guide and keeping this CD ROM in a safe place for later reference Where to Look Quick Start Instructions p 9 The Quick Start Instructions provide a brief summary of commands and procedures that will assist in using Plug in Module CS S immediately Installing Plug in Module CS S Required Reading gt p 12 All users should read this section to learn the procedures for installing Plug in Module CS S software Scanning Preparations Required Reading gt p 17 All users should read this section This section describes the procedures and settings required before scanning including positioning the original and selecting the output device resolution magnification and scanning mode 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 gt p 39 Read this section for details about how to use Adobe Photoshop to a
48. n also open this dialog by opening the Image menu in the control panel and selecting Tone adjustment The Relationship Between the Tone Curve and Image Brightness Tone curve values fall with a range of 0 01 to 10 00 A value of 1 appears as a straight line in the graph and if the value is any value other than one the line on the graph will appear curved The relationship between the shape of the curve and image brightness is explained below Value 1 7 Input and output and are equal a and the curve appears as a 6 Straight line and the input image is displayed on the screen without gt adjustment HE Input Value 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 gt Output Input Value gt 1 The data bends downward from the input shadow to highlight away trom the output area bending the curve down and making the adjusted image darker in the display Output CAUTION e Color can be adjusted automatically even if the scan mode is set to 24 bit Color and ColorSync is selected e The tone curve cannot be adjusted for a black and white image because mid tones are shown as either black or white To adjust the brightness of a black and white image use the threshold setting p 52 Brightness and Contrast Settings Ey You can adjust the image with two s
49. ns for scanning The following procedures are explained on the indicated pages Positioning Originals p 18 Displaying the Plug in Module CS S Control Panel p 19 Previewing p 21 Selecting the Output Device p 22 Setting the Resolution and Magnification p 23 Setting the Scan Mode p 25 Verifying the Image Before Scanning p 27 Rotating the Image p 28 Setting Preferences p 29 Positioning Originals Place the original you intend to scan on the scanner s document glass platen Procedures Place the original on the scanner s document glass Open the cover and set the original face down on scanner s document glass with the top edge pointing into the scanner Move the edge of the original to the mark for the size of the original pP Close the cover carefully so the original does not shift out of position Hint e For details about the types of originals you can set on the scanner document glass for scanning refer to the Getting Started Guide Displaying the Plug in Module CS S Control Panel The Plug in Module CS S control panel is used to perform scans Plug in Module CS S can be opened from Adobe Photoshop 5 0 LE full versions and Limited Editions of Photoshop Ver 3 0 or higher and other plug in compatible application programs To quit Plug in Module CS S click on the close box at the top left of the control panel Adjust the settings for the s
50. o the minimum possible scope and lower the resolution and magnification settings for the output device e Close all application programs that are running other than Photoshop e Increase the memory allocated to Photoshop e Unlock the lock attach the AC adapter to the scanner and restart Plug in Module CS S Contact your nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk e Note down the Sense Code Additional Sense Code and error message and contact the nearest Canon Customer Support Helo Desk Glossary 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 47 Contrast The degree of difference between the 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 47 Color 24 bit Expresses a dot with 8 bits for each primary color for a total of 24 bits 8 bits x 3 colors 24 bits A dot can be expressed in up to 16 8 million distinct shades 256 16 8 million Color 36 bit Expresses a dot with 12 bits for each primary color red green and blue RGB for a total of 36 bits 12 bits x 3 colors 36 bits A dot can be expressed in up to 68 7 billion distinct shades 4 096 68 7 billion Dot The fundamental element of a letter object or image The number of dots per
51. olution 5 Shut down Adobe Photoshop and all other applications and increase the amount of free memory then start Adobe Photoshop again For details about increasing the amount of free memory see the Adobe Photoshop or other software application manual gt Solution 6 Increase the amount of RAM as required Error Messages Cause e AC adapter SCSI cable or terminator is incorrectly attached Error Message Scanner is Not Detected e Scanner s AC adapter has just been a e AC adapter SCSI cable or terminator is incorrectly attached Scanner Initializing Cannot Communicate with Scanner e The scanner SCSI ID is incorrectly set e Memory is insuffi cient for the required volume of the scanned image data Minimum Memory Requirements Not Met Retry after Increasing Free Memory Home Position Not e Lock not released Detected e The lamp is burnt out e Another error has occurred An error has occurred Sense Code xx Addi tional Sense Code xx Additional Code Condition xx e Connect the SCSI cable securely to the Macintosh and ensure the terminator setting is correct e Wait a moment before restarting Plug in Module CS S e Ensure the SCSI cable is securely fastened to the Macintosh and scanner and set the terminator to an appropriate setting e Ensure that the SCSI ID is set to a unique value not duplicated by other SCSI devices e Reduce the scan area t
52. ontrast 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 42 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 w TC 2 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 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 first expand the display with the Zoom In button See Zooming p 35 Click the histogram tab in the Tone adjustment dialog to display the histogram options 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 The his
53. r inch dpi RGB An acronym for the base colors red green and blue used in varying combinations to reproduce the Tull 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 from 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 Symbols 12 bit Grayscale 25 63 16 bit Channel Mode 26 24 bit Color 25 63 36 bit Color 25 63 8 bit Grayscale 25 63 A ADF 31 Alignment mark 18 Application Compatible software 20 Stand alone 20 Aspect Ratio 29 Auto button 42 Auto document feeder 31 Auto Tone Adjustment button 6 40 Automatic Document Feeder 37 Black and White 25 Black Eyedropper button 42 Brightness 47 63 Brightness Contrast tab 48 Browser 8 27 Browser button 6 10 27 Buttons 19 C CanoScan Setup Utility CD ROM 9 14 Close box 6 19 Close Plug in After Scan 31 Color
54. re 64 MB or more recommended Application Software Adobe Photoshop Ver 3 0 or higher Other Plug in Compatible Application Programs Ver 3 0 is not compatible with 36 bit color and 12 bit grayscale images Display Monitor capable of displaying at least 256 colors 32 000 colors recommended System Software System 7 5 or later Not native Power PC application Procedures Follow the procedures below to install Plug in Module CS S by itself Caution If Plug in Module CS S has already been installed according to the instructions in the Getting Started Guide there is no need to perform the following proce dures Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD ROM 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 FB1200S icon followed by the setup icon Bs Canon Ce Imag Scanner CanoScan FB1200 CanoScan Setup Utilit Co ee Install Software View the Electronic Manuals amp Troubleshooting amp Exit Click the Install Software button The software installation window will display A plug in compatible application program such as Adobe Photoshop 5 0 LE is required to operate the scanner Install the Adobe Photoshop 5 0 LE software contained on this CD ROM Select the No button if you already
55. s CH Period to Cancel Scan Mode E 24bit Color Output Device Fille 150dpi Ea Resolution h 3 150E api Magnification Image Size 3 43 463 in ern ee PS en 1 f 321 1 mb p Hint The 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 scanned and the browser image displayed in the middle of the monitor Once you have examined the browser image click the mouse button again to close the browser window e The browser window will close e It does not matter where the mouse cursor is positioned to close the browser window Rotating the Image You can rotate the image in the preview window clockwise to the right or counterclockwise to the left in increments of 90 or 180 degrees To rotate the image click the appropriate button A 1 Caution e If you rotate the image in the preview area the scanned image will also rotate Procedure p Use these buttons to rotate the image e To rotate the image counterclockwise 90 degrees click the button e To rotate the image clockwise
56. s Import Export Add Install Location Remove Install Location e f additional application programs will be used with Plug in Module CS S other than Adobe Photoshop 5 0 LE click the Add Install Location button and add those applications pP Finish the installation by following the on screen instructions p After all the software programs have been installed restart the computer as prompted by the on screen instruction Installation was successfully completed To use the new software you must restart your compyter Click Yes to restart your computer g CanoScan FB1200 787577 CanoScan Sotup Utility 9 oso Click the Yes button to restart the computer P Remove the CanoScan Setup Utility CD ROM from the computer drive Caution The ColorSync Profiles file is installed along with Plug in Module CS S ColorSync Ver 2 0 or higher is required to use these profiles with the automatic color matching system p 53 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 your Macintosh s Control Panels 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 S T EP 2 Scanning Preparations Step 2 presents the essential preparatio
57. s sarc a ne na A aniedanaetandeates 62 O A ee he nee de cece E ee ne ee 63 OAS IP EN EEE E EROBERN 65 Index R Z EEE 66 Canon Customer Support Help DESK a zen ee 67 Control Panel Features When you need more information about a control panel button or menu refer to the illustration below and go to the referenced page number for more details e The illustration may differ slightly from the version of Plug in Module CS S provided in your package Setting File Preferences Load Output Device PP Aspect Ratio Unit Preview Window gt p 29 Suet Preferences Shut off lamp time 31 Tone adjustment Pp 40 52 Resets Default Settings Close Box Colorsync gt p 53 En 2 gt p 19 Re p 54 Close plug in after scan Flatbed gt p 31 Scan Mode Auto document feeder gt p 25 Output Device Setting File Image Preferences gt pp 22 Resolution gt p 23 24 Resolution E dpi Lif 7 s iced Magnification Magnification iz 8 gt p 19 gt p 23 24 ea 21 Image Size px 30 Image Size gt p 23 24 Required Free memory gt p 25 Zoom In Button Scan Button gt p 37 gt p 35 36 Preview Button gt p 21 Zoom Out Button gt p 35 36 Browser Button gt p 27 Tone Adjustment Button Rotation Button gt p 28 gt p 40 52 Auto Tone Adjustment Button gt p 40 FD HINT pm In this guide menu items are marked in the following manner Setting File s Se
58. togram settings can be adjusted for all channels Master or for individual channels R G B The selectors are displayed to the left of the histogram graph Master R G B The Master selection is unavailable if Grayscale has been selected as the scan mode Shadow Mark Clicking directly on this bar causes the shadow or highlight Aloft daiotie mark whichever is closest to advance to that position left of this mark is set IL to the shadow 0 Highlight Mark value Drag the mark adjustment E All of the data to the to the right or left right of this mark is set to the highlight 255 value Drag the mark Displays the current co to the right or left level at the shadow mark Click the up or down arrows in the spinbox to increase or decrease the setting or enter a number directly into the entry box 0 254 Displays the current level at the highlight mark Click the up or down arrows in the spinbox to increase or decrease the setting or enter a number directly into the entry box 1 255 To restore the histogram settings click this Reset button Reset BEE n er Te The histogram settings To restore all settings can be saved in a file to their defaults click and reloaded for later the Reset button use Black Eyedropper Button Auto Button White Eyedropper Button Click the Black Eyedropper Automatically sets Click the White Eyedropper and click the position in the the
59. tton 6 Zooming 35 Zoom In 35 Zoom Out 36 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 Acrobat and Adobe Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated Canon Customer Support Help Desk CANON UK LTD Canon House Manor Road Wallington Surrey SM6 OAJ United Kingdom For technical support please contact Canon Helpdesk Helpdesk P O Box 431 Wallington Surrey SM6 OXU TEL 0990 143 723 Calls may be recorded FAX 0990 143 340 BBS 0990 143 350 For sales inquiries 0121 666 6262 CANON FRANCE S A 17 quai du Pr sident Paul Doumer 92414 Courbevoi
60. uted v v v e Supports ColorSync Auto Tone Correction Supports ColorSync 2 0 or later versions 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 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 Full Fledged Editing Functions for Expert Image Quality Features a complete set of editing functions found in image processing software including histogram tone curve brightness and contrast color balance and gamma value adjustment Enjoy fine control over brightness and color to realize expert image quality v v v e Works within Image Processing Software for Easy Image Editing Plug in Module CS S can be used to extend the functions of plug in compatible image processing application programs Quick Start Instructions Folow the procedures below to start scanning immediately If you require more information at any stage read the pages referenced at each step Install Adobe Photoshop 5 0 LE from the CanoScan Setup Utility CD ROM Install Plug in Module CS S p 13 1 Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD ROM into the computer s CD ROM drive The CanoScan Setup Utility will start automatically

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