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Electronic
User’s Manual
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Table of contents
Welcome to MiraScan 5.0! 7
Before you start, check the following items: 7
Preparing your original for scanning 8
If you want to scan a photograph 8
If you want to scan a picture in a book or magazine 8
Opening MiraScan 5.0 9
Scan to File 10
Scan to E-mail 11
Scan to Printer 13
Scan to Fax 14
Scan to OCR 16
Scan to PDA 18
Scan to Web 20
Scan to Application Programs 22
Scan to Wallpaper 24
Closing MiraScan 5.0 25
Additional Operations 26
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Overview 27
Introduction to MiraScan 5.0 27
What is new in MiraScan 5.0? 27
The general structure of MiraScan 5.0 29
MiraScan 5.0 user interfaces 30
The Button Mode 30
The Console Mode 33
Control Window 34
Preview Window 36
Job List Window 39
Quick Start 41
Making a scan in the Button Mode 41
Making a scan in the Console Mode 45
Making a scan in the TWAIN Mode 46
More about MiraScan 5.0 47
The Button Mode 47
Function Buttons 48
Scanning Class Buttons 49
Office Assistance (OA) Class 49
Scan to File 49
Scan to Fax 49
Scan to E-mail 50
Scan to Printer 50
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Document Class 50
Web & Remote Class 50
Scan to ClubPhoto/iMira 51
Scan to PDA 51
Scan to Web Navigator/Editor 51
Image Application Class 52
Image Fun Class 52
Some cursor operations in the panel 52
Making Button Mode settings 54
General Tab 54
OA Tab 55
Document Tab 58
Image Application Tab 59
Web & Remote Tab 60
Image Fun Tab 63
Push Button Event Tab (only shown when scanner is
equipped with push buttons) 64
Getting Help 65
The Console Mode 66
The Control Window 67
The Scan Setting Macro 69
Macros for Reflective type 69
Macros for Transparency type 70
Macro for Negative film 70
Advanced Settings in the Console Mode 71
The Macro Tab 71
The Advanced Tab 73
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The Preview Window 75
Rulers’ Operation 76
Frame Tools 76
The Image Adjustment Window 79
Color Wizard Mode 80
Density Tab 81
Exposure Tab 82
Contrast Tab 83
Sharpness Tab 84
Saturation Tab 85
Film wizard Tab 86
Color Matching Mode 87
Standard Mode 90
Combo Tab 91
Brightness and Contrast Tab 93
Hue and Saturation Tab 94
Color Balance Tab 96
Curve Tab 98
Level Tab 101
Threshold Tab 104
The Jobs List Window 106
The TWAIN Mode 111
Shortcuts 111
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Problems and Solutions 112
Installation and uninstallation problems 112
Installation Problems 112
Uninstallation Problems 114
Problems starting MiraScan 5.0 115
Operation problems 117
Additional tips on improving image quality 119
Service Information 121
Technical support 121
Re-packing directions 121
Appendix 122
Copyright 122
Disclaimer 122
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON USING YOUR
SCANNER 122
FCC INFORMATION 124
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Welcome to MiraScan 5.0!
In the “Prepare your original for scanning” section, we will walk you through your first
scan. You don’t need to know much about scanners and digital imaging. Just follow the
steps in this section and you’ll be able to scan images and save them as files, send them
via a fax application software or e-mail, or put them on a web page..., etc.
Before you start, check the following items:
• Check if the scanner is correctly installed and connected to your computer. For details,
please see the scanner installation guide poster in the package.
• If you want to use the “Scan to Fax”, “Scan to E-mail”, “Scan to OCR” and “Scan to
PDA” functions, make sure the relevant software programs are installed.
• Check if the printer is correctly installed and turned on before using the “Scan to
Printer” function.
Click the button to jump to the next page, the button to the
previous page.
Click the button to jump to the table of contents.
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Preparing your original for scanning
If you want to scan a photograph
Place the photograph with the side to be scanned
facing down on the scanner glass plate and align it
against the edge of the scanner. Note the direction
of the photograph so that you will not scan the
photograph in the wrong direction.
Close the scanner cover.
If you want to scan a picture in a book or magazine
Open the book to the page that contains the picture you want to scan and put it on the scanner
with the picture against the glass plate. Note the
direction of the picture so that you will not scan
the picture in the wrong direction.
Close the scanner cover.
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Opening MiraScan 5.0
Double-click the MiraScan icon on your desktop. The MiraScan 5.0 user interface will appear.
Now you are ready to use the “Scan to” functions. Click a quick index button on the
left of this page, and you will jump to the page that describes how to use that
function.
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Quick Index
File
E-mail
Printer
Scan to File
Click the button indicated below.
Fax
OCR
PDA
Web
Applications
Wallpaper
Click this button
The scanner will start scanning the original. When finished, the scanned
image file will be saved to your “My Documents” (Windows 98/Me/NT) or
“Personal” (Windows 2000) folder.
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Quick Index
File
E-mail
Printer
Scan to E-mail
Click the button indicated below.
Click the triangle on
Fax
OCR
PDA
Web
Applications
Wallpaper
this button
A button bar will appear on the left. Click the button on the button
bar.
Click this button
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Quick Index
File
E-mail
Printer
Fax
OCR
MiraScan 5.0 will scan the original and transfer the scanned image to a
new e-mail as an attachment.
PDA
Web
Applications
Wallpaper
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Quick Index
File
E-mail
Printer
Fax
OCR
Scan to Printer
Click the button indicated below.
Click the triangle on
this button
PDA
Web
Applications
Wallpaper
A button bar will appear on the left. Click the button on the button
bar.
Click this button
MiraScan 5.0 will start scanning the original. When finished, the image
will be printed by your printer.
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Quick Index
File
E-mail
Scan to Fax
Click the button indicated below.
Printer
Fax
OCR
PDA
Web
Applications
Click the triangle on
this button
A button bar will appear on the left. Click the button on the button
bar.
Click this button
MiraScan 5.0 will start scanning the original. When finished, the scanned
Wallpaper
image will be sent to the compatible fax software installed in your
computer.
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Quick Index
File
E-mail
Printer
Fax
OCR
The Send Fax Wizard (taking WinFax for example) will appear. Follow the
instructions and you will be able to send the scanned image by fax.
PDA
Web
Applications
Wallpaper
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Quick Index
File
Scan to OCR
The “Scan to OCR” function allows you to scan documents and turn the
scanned document image into editable text files. This will save you a lot of
E-mail
Printer
Fax
OCR
PDA
Web
time re-typing the text.
Click the button indicated below.
Click this button
Applications
Wallpaper
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Quick Index
MiraScan 5.0 will start scanning the image. A “Save As” dialogue box will
then appear. Specify the file name and location you want to save the out-
File
E-mail
Printer
Fax
OCR
PDA
put text file and click “Save”.
The OCR software (taking FineReader 4.0 Sprint for example) will recognize the scanned image and save the result with the name and to the location you specified in step 2.
Web
Applications
Wallpaper
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Quick Index
Scan to PDA
File
E-mail
Printer
Fax
OCR
PDA
This function allows you to scan your favorite photos to Palm compatible
PDAs (Personal Digital Assistant).
Before you start, check the following:
• The utility software that comes with your PDA (such as Palm Desktop) is
installed.
• The software “Album ToGo” (available in the “AlbumToGo” folder in
the scanner software CD-ROM) is installed.
• The PDA is placed on its cradle and connected to your computer
correctly.
Click the button indicated below.
Web
Applications
Wallpaper
Click the triangle on
this button
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Quick Index
A button bar will appear on the left. Click the button on the button
File
E-mail
Printer
Fax
OCR
PDA
bar.
Click this button
MiraScan 5.0 will start scanning the original. When finished, press the Sync
button on the cradle to transfer the scanned image to your PDA.
Web
Applications
Wallpaper
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Quick Index
File
E-mail
Printer
Fax
Scan to Web
Click the button indicated below.
Click the triangle
OCR
PDA
Web
Applications
Wallpaper
on this button
A button bar will appear on the left. Click the button on the button
bar.
Click this button
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Quick Index
File
E-mail
Printer
Fax
MiraScan 5.0 will start scanning the original. When finished, the following
dialog box will appear.
Enter your
e-mail address
Specify your
personal
password
Now you need to register to the photo sharing web site and get your own
album page. Connect to the Internet. Enter your e-mail address and specify your personal password in the dialog box. Click “OK” when finished.
OCR
PDA
Web
Applications
Wallpaper
The following dialog box will pop up, showing the upload progress. When
the upload is completed, your Internet browser (such as Microsoft Internet
Explorer) will open and the scanned image will appear on your album page.
If the image does not appear, click the “Refresh” button of your browser.
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Quick Index
File
Scan to Application Programs
If you have installed application programs that MiraScan 5.0 can recognize
and work with, you can use this function to scan and transfer the scanned
E-mail
Printer
Fax
OCR
PDA
Web
images to those application programs.
Click the button indicated below.
Click the triangle on
this button
A button bar that contains several application programs’ icons will appear.
Applications
Wallpaper
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Quick Index
Click an icon on the button bar. MiraScan 5.0 will start scanning the original and transfer the scanned image to the application program of your
File
E-mail
Printer
Fax
OCR
PDA
choice.
Web
Applications
Wallpaper
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Quick Index
File
Scan to Wallpaper
This function enables you to scan images and replace your current
Windows wallpaper with the new scanned image.
E-mail
Printer
Fax
OCR
PDA
Web
Click the button indicated below.
Click this button
Applications
Wallpaper
MiraScan 5.0 will start scanning the original and when finished, your wallpaper will be replaced by the scanned image.
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Closing MiraScan 5.0
To close MiraScan 5.0, click the button .
Click this button
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Additional Operations
Click this button to get on-line help
Click this button to minimize MiraScan 5.0
Click this button to access advanced setting options
Click this button to switch to the Console Mode
Click this button to hide all button bars
Click this button to display all button bars
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Overview
Introduction to MiraScan 5.0
As a radically new application program, MiraScan 5.0 provides a more convenient and friendly user interface and functions thanks to a more advanced design and development. MiraScan 5.0 offers an ultimately
novel operative way for users.
What is new in MiraScan 5.0?
For optimum personalization, this version offers the following advanced features:
Button Mode --- Whether it is the first time you use MiraScan 5.0 or whether you are a seasoned user, in
either case you will want to start using the many advantages it offers as quickly as possible. Its user interface is friendly and has a very nice look. For easy operation MiraScan 5.0 provides Button Mode in the
form of easily recognizable buttons. This allows you to swiftly locate the button linked to a certain subtask and will help you better understand the relationship between the operations MiraScan 5.0 supports.
Don't worry about not having any experience with scanning or image formats. This application program
allows you to scan to diverse destinations with the click of a button. We have roughly divided all operations into five classes. They are: Scan to Office Assistance (OA), Scan to Document, Scan to Web & Remote,
Scan to Image Application and Scan to Image Fun. You can click to expand each class for further selection.
In each class, some default application programs are provided. You can add a new application program
using the drag-drop function or through the Settings dialog box. To increase the intuitive character of
the application program, all prompts are shown in a message window. Nearly all settings and macros can
be changed in the settings tabs. All you need to do is click a button. It doesn't get much easier than this,
does it?
Console Mode --- If you are not satisfied with the result in Button Mode or want to carry out more
expert operations, you can switch to Console Mode. This mode offers you a complete and efficient control over all operations. You can undertake all relevant operations in separate windows and shift
between various active windows. In the Console mode, you can readily apply your advanced user's skills.
We have provided user-friendly settings, parameters, macros and operations. As in other popular image
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processing software, movable and controllable sub-windows are featured beside main windows for easy
operation. The great functions of this application program guarantee professional output. But you
needn't worry about maybe not having the right skills. With the aid of the documentation, you will eventually become an imaging expert.
Shift between Button Mode and Console Mode --- Once you've familiarized yourself with the
Modes, you will want to start using them to achieve the output you require. You can shift between two
modes. The system will save the last settings for the Console Mode.
Scan Jobs window --- You can specify a scanning job sequence in the novel Scan Jobs window. The Job
List offers you an overview of your workflow. All information on browsing, scanning, variables and operation, etc. is available in this window. You can define properties for various items to best suit your needs.
TWAIN Mode --- In addition to the two operation modes, TWAIN Mode is also available as an image
input source. Similar to Console Mode, it allows you to preview scanned material and adjust its properties. After adjusting, the scanned image is automatically sent to an application of your choice for further
specialized processing. Preparation, as you can see, is optimal.
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The general structure of MiraScan 5.0
Please refer to the illustration below to familiarize yourself with the general structure and working
modes of MiraScan 5.0:
The button Mode
MiraScan 5.0
The Console Mode
The TWAIN Mode
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Original Type
OA Class
Document Class
MiraScan 5.0 user interfaces
The Button Mode
Message panel
Web & Remote
Class
Image Apps Class
Image Fun Class
Expand/Close
Help
Close
Minimize
Settings
Shift
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Shift
If you click this button, the Button Mode will shift to Console Mode.
Settings
Here you can change the default Button Mode settings, customize macros, etc. If you click this button, a
new dialog box will pop up. See “Making Button Mode settings” on page 54.
Minimize
To minimize the user interface to the system tray (option in Settings dialog box) or task bar (default).
Exit
Click this button to close MiraScan 5.0, and save all current settings. See more in “The Button Mode” on
page 47.
Help
Click this button to link to the Help system.
Expand/Close
If you click this button, expanded class button bars will be closed and vice versa. Five class button bars are
available. They are Office Assistance (OA), Document, Web & Remote, Image Applications and Image Fun.
Original Type
Here you can choose the type of material you are scanning in an expanded bar. The available options are
Transparency, Negative Film and Reflective. This button is only active when TPO (Transparency Option) is
available with your scanner.
OA Class button
Click this button to expand a class button bar containing all kinds of operations for Office Assistance
(OA). For details see “Office Assistance (OA) Class” on page 49.
Document Class button
This item allows you to expand a class button bar in which OCR (Optical Character Recognition) or document applications are listed. For details see “Document Class” on page 50.
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Web-Remote Class button
This item allows you to expand a class button bar in which links to web sites or web page editing programs are listed. For details see “Web & Remote Class” on page 50.
Image Apps Class button
This item allows you to expand a class button bar in which Image Application programs are listed. For
details see “Image Application Class” on page 52.
Image Fun Class button
This item allows you to expand a class button bar in which you can do some funny image processing. For
details see “Image Fun Class” on page 52
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The Console Mode
Control Window
Preview Window
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ONTROL WINDOW
C
Preview
Original Type
Auto-function
Original Type
Here you can choose the type of material you are scanning in an expanded bar. The available options are
Positive Film , Negative Film and Reflective . This item is only active when TPO (Transparency Option) is installed on your scanner.
Auto Function
Destination
Macros Scan
Job List
Image Adjustment
Mode Switch
Help
Close
Minimize
Settings
Here you can enable or disable the auto function of settings.
Preview
With this button you can preview scanned material. The result will be shown in the Preview window.
Destination
If you click this button, a drop-down menu appears in which you can choose a destination for the scan.
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Macros
If you click this button you can select a pre-defined or customized macro for scan settings. For details see
“The Scan Setting Macro” on page 69.
Job List
Opens and closes the Jobs List window. For details see “The Jobs List Window” on page 106.
Image Adjustment
This button opens and closes the Image Adjustment window. When you open the Image Adjustment window for the first time, it appears in Color Wizard Mode. See detail in “Color Wizard Mode” on page 80.
Scan
Click this button to start scanning.
Shift
Click this button to shift from Console Mode to Button Mode.
Help
Click this button to link to the Help system.
Exit
Click this button to close MiraScan 5.0 and save all current settings.
Settings
Click this button to change the default Console Mode settings (a bit different from Button Mode) or to
customize macros. See “The Scan Setting Macro” on page 69.
Minimize
Click this button to minimize the user interface to the task bar (default) or the system tray (option in the
Settings dialog box).
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Frame tool buttons
REVIEW WINDOW
P
Maximize/Restore
Ruler
Preview area
Window resizing
handle
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Frame tool buttons
Select
Click this button to select a single or multiple frames. For details see “Frame Tools” on page 76.
Add
Click this button to draw a new frame in the Preview window.
Duplicate Frame
Click this button to duplicate the frame.
First Frame
Click this button to activate the first frame.
Previous Frame
Click this button to activate the previous frame.
Next Frame
Click this button to activate the next frame.
Last Frame
Click this button to activate the last frame.
Flip
Click this button to reverse a canvas horizontally. You can also flip vertically by clicking this button and
pressing the “Shift” key on the keyboard.
Rotate
Click this button to rotate a canvas 90 degree clockwise. To rotate a canvas 90 degree counterclockwise,
hold down the "Shift" key.
Zoom
Click this button to zoom in or out on an image.
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Zoom Selected
Click this button to magnify active frame(s) as large as possible.
Maximize Image
Click this button to display the preview as large as possible, whether Zoom Scan is used or not.
Show Max by Width
Click this button to show the preview as wide as possible.
Show Max by Height
Click this button to show the preview as high as possible.
Zoom Scan
Click this button to zoom in the active frame to fit into the Preview window and view it at the highest
resolution.
Hand
Click this button to display a hand to drag an image if it does not entirely fit into the Preview window.
Trash Can
Click this button to delete the active frame. It will be removed when you exit the program.
Ruler's Option
For details see “Rulers’ Operation” on page 76.
Rulers
A horizontal ruler helps you locate the image and calculate its size. It will automatically convert to the
appropriate unit when you select another unit in Ruler's operation.
Preview Area
All pre-scanning results will be displayed in this area for you to preview.
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OB LIST WINDOW
J
This Job List window will appear when the Job List button in the Control window is clicked.
Jobs Sheet
Copy
Paste
Load
Save
Reset
Add
Delete Close
Status display area
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Copy
Click this button to copy the original job or all parameters onto a clipboard.
Paste
Click this button to paste the parameters from the clipboard to a selected job or storing cell.
Load
Click this button to load scan parameters from a file.
Save
Click this button to save selected or all parameters as a file. If you check the radio box, you can save them
as a new macro. If you hold down "Shift" you can save them as a new macro directly.
Reset
Reset all parameters to the system default values.
Add
Click this button to add a new scan job in the Jobs sheet.
Delete
Click this button to delete selected jobs.
Jobs Sheet
Here you can edit the parameters of various jobs. For details see Jobs Sheet.
Status display area
Shows current scan and system status, including available free hard disk space, scan job numbers and
total job size.
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Quick Start
Making a scan in the Button Mode
To start working with MiraScan 5.0 in the Button Mode, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Check whether the scanner is in good condition and close all applications you are not using (rec-
ommended). To open MiraScan 5.0, click “Start” on the Windows task bar > “Programs” >
“MiraScan V5.0” > “MiraScan V5.0” or double-click the icon on the desktop.
Step 2: Place the original on the scanner glass plate. Please refer to the illustrations below for how to
place the original you want to scan on the scanner glass plate.
Note: The scanner illustrated here may be different from the one you purchased. However, the
way to place your original is the same.
Scanning reflective originals
Scanning reflective originals
Note the direction
Place the original with the side to be scanned facing down on the scanner glass plate. Note the
direction of the original so that you will not scan
the image in the wrong direction.
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Scanning transparent originals
Note: Your scanner must be equipped with a TPO (transparency option) to scan transparent
originals. Remove the TPO cover from the TPO before scanning.
To remove the TPO cover:
Open the sanner lid and find the TPO cover handle. Pull the
handle downward and the TPO cover will be separated from
the TPO
Keep moving the TPO cover downward until it is upright on the
TPO.
Take the cover away from the TPO.
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Place your original in an appropriate frame, then place it on the glass plate of scanner. When doing so,
make sure that the calibration area is facing the right direction (towards the front panel of the scanner).
Do not block the calibration area, or the scanner will fail to function correctly.
Note the direction of
the calibration area
Calibration area
Transparency positioning frame
Scanning films
Place the film with
the emulsion side
face down
Positive film holder
Place the positive film in
the holder
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Scanning mounted slides
Slide holder
Scanning filmstrip
Filmstrip holder
Insert the filmstrip into the holder
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Step 3: When you open MiraScan 5.0 for the first time, it will automatically enter Button Mode. From
Button Mode you can transfer scanned material to other application programs for further processing. For example, if you want to save a scan as a file, all you need to do is click the “Scan to
File” button.
Step 4: MiraScan 5.0 will automatically begin previewing and scanning. A progress box will appear on
your screen, and then a "Save File" dialog will pop up for you to define the file's name and format and to select a path. We provide default settings for any destination. However, you can
change them to fit your needs. For more about how to customize these settings, please see
“Making Button Mode settings” on page 54.
Making a scan in the Console Mode
Step 1: Place the original on the scanner glass plate.
Step 2: Open MiraScan 5.0 by clicking “Start” on the Windows task bar, then “Programs” > “MiraScan
V5.0” > “MiraScan V5.0” or double-click the icon on the desktop. If MiraScan 5.0 is in the
Button Mode, click the button to switch to the Console Mode. MiraScan 5.0 will start
previewing the original and when finished, the preview image will appear on the Preview Window.
Step 3: If MiraScan 5.0 is already open in the Console Mode, click the button in the Control window
to preview the original.
Step 4: Select the appropriate original type by clicking the button in the Control window and select
a type from that appears. If you select negative film , a Film Type dialog box will
appear. Select the type of film you are scanning from the dialog box.
Step 5: Now you can choose to make adjustments to the scan, which include:
• Use the Frame Tools in the Preview window to add, duplicate and navigate the scan jobs (see “Frame
Tools” on page 76).
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• Click the button in the Control window to use the pre-set scan macros (see “The Scan Setting
Macro” on page 69).
• Click the button in the Control window to open the Job Setting List to modify settings for each scan
job (see “The Jobs List Window” on page 106).
• Click the button in the Control window to open the Image Adjustment window to make more
detailed adjustments to the image (see “The Image Adjustment Window” on page 79).
• Choose a destination where the scanned image will be delivered by clicking the button in the Con-
trol window and selecting an application program or device from the list that appears.
Step 6: Click the button to start scanning the original. When finished, the scanned image(s) will be
delivered to the destination you specified.
Making a scan in the TWAIN Mode
Step 1: Open a TWAIN compliant application program.
Step 2: If this is the first time you make a scan, you may have to select the TWAIN source by choosing
“Select source” in the “File” menu and then selecting “MiraScan 5.0”) in your application software (you only need to do this once, unless you re-install your application software). Please note
that the way to select the TWAIN source may differ according to the software you use. For
details, please refer to the documents that come with your application software.
Step 3: The MiraScan 5.0 Console Mode will be opened. Click the button in the
Control window to preview the original.
Step 4: Follow Step 3 and 4 as described in “Making a scan in the Console Mode”.
Step 5: Click the button to start scanning the original. When finished, the scanned image(s) will be
imported into the application program.
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More about MiraScan 5.0
MiraScan 5.0 provides three operation modes: Button Mode, Console Mode and TWAIN Mode. These
operation modes are designed to suit your habits and for better efficiency under most circumstances.
• The Button Mode: Used when you want to make scans quickly.
• The Console Mode: Used when you need to make more detailed adjustments and to achieve the best
scanning results.
• The TWAIN Mode: Used when you are using a TWAIN compliant application program and want to scan
images.
The Button Mode
If you have used other programs with one-click functions, you will know what advantages they offer. If
you're not familiar with them, you can get detailed descriptions of operations and cursor's actions.
When you open MiraScan 5.0 or shift from Console Mode, Button Mode is shown as:
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In the main area, there are Scanning Classes buttons and some Function buttons. When you move the
mouse cursor on a button, the related description will appear on the message panel.
Please refer to the table below for the functions of these buttons.
Function Buttons
Original Type
Here you can specify the type of material you are scanning, i.e. Positive Films , Negative Films or
Reflective . This item is only active when TPO (Transparency Option) is installed on your scanner.
Expand all/Contract all
Expands all the class buttons to show the whole button bar for each class and vice versa.
Minimize
Minimizes the User Interface and displays the buttons on the task bar or an icon on the system tray. The
default location is the task bar, but you can change this in the Settings dialog box.
Exit
Before exiting a confirmation dialog box appears. In the "Don't ask me again!" check box the default
radio button is "Yes". If you click this button to close MiraScan 5.0, it will save the current setting for the
next time. But if some parameters of the current scanner are different from last time, MiraScan 5.0 will
deny these parameters and use the default ones.
Switch to Console Mode
If you click this button, MiraScan 5.0 immediately switches to the Console Mode and runs functions
according to the last settings of the Console Mode.
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Settings
Here you can change the default Button Mode settings or customize macros. If you click this button, a
new dialog box will pop up. See “Making Button Mode settings” on page 54.
Help
Click this button to link to the Help system.
Scanning Class Buttons
Office Assistance (OA) Class
In OA class, you can scan material to peripherals or certain software. The default functions include Scan to
File, Scan to Fax, Scan to E-mail and Scan to Printer. You can also add other functions.
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CAN TO FILE
If this button is clicked, MiraScan 5.0 saves the scanned image as a file after scanning. File formats like
Tiff, Jpg, Gif, Bmp, Pcx, Tga, Png are supported in this version (Default file type is *.bmp) and the
default path of the saved file is "My document" (Windows 95/98) or “Personal” (Windows 2000/Me)
folder.
The default setting:
Resolution: 150dpi.
Auto functions: Auto type, auto crop, auto rotate, auto descreen.
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CAN TO FAX
If this button is clicked, MiraScan 5.0 sends the scanned image to compatible fax software.
The default setting:
Resolution: 200dpi.
Auto functions: Auto type (Gray, Line-art), auto crop, auto rotate, auto descreen.
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CAN TO
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If this button is clicked, MiraScan 5.0 sends the scanned image to a compatible e-mail application via a
system tool. If the file type is .rtf, MiraScan 5.0 runs the file through an OCR application program and
attaches the output to a new e-mail.
The default setting is:
Resolution: 150dpi (image file) / 300dpi (.rtf file).
Auto functions: Auto type, auto crop, auto rotate (if gray, color), auto descreen (if image file).
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CAN TO PRINTER
If this button is clicked, MiraScan 5.0 sends the scanned image to a printer. The resolution and the
image type depend on the settings of the printer. If you change the printer's properties in the Settings
dialog box, these settings will be applied.
The default setting:
Resolution and image type are the same as the printer's.
Auto functions: Auto crop, auto rotate (if gray, color), auto descreen (if gray, color).
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MAIL
Document Class
In the Document Class, you can scan material to OCR (Optical Character Recognition) programs or document applications. (If it is an OCR application, the image data will be sent to it.) If word processing programs like Word has been installed in the system, MiraScan 5.0 will automatically detect and add them to
this class.
Web & Remote Class
In the Web & Remote Class, you can scan material to the Web or a remote site. Scan to ClubPhoto
(default), Scan to iMira, Scan to PDA, Scan to Web Navigator and Scan to Web Page Editor are offered.
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CAN TO CLUBPHOTO/IMIRA
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If this button is clicked, MiraScan 5.0 scans and uploads the image to Club Photo/iMira photo sharing
web sites.
The default setting:
Resolution: 72dpi.
Auto functions: Auto type (gray, color), auto crop, auto rotate, auto descreen.
File format: JPEG.
Dimension: maximum 4096 pixel x 4096 pixel.
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CAN TO
Sends the image to a Palm image generator. MiraScan 5.0 will scan and send the image to a Palm
image generator. After MiraScan 5.0 is closed, press the HotSync button on the cradle. The scanned
image will be transferred to your PDA device.
The scanning resolution is based on the selected area. The largest dimension is 256 pixel x 256 pixel.
The default setting:
Resolution: 72 dpi.
Auto functions: Auto type (gray, color), auto crop, auto rotate, auto descreen.
File format: JPEG.
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CAN TO WEB NAVIGATOR/EDITOR
Automatically generates a HTML file which includes all selection areas and makes an index frame in a
HTML file after scanning.
The default setting:
Resolution: 150 dpi.
PDA
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Image Application Class
In this class you can send a scanned image to an image processing application.
Default scanning setting:
Resolution: 150 dpi.
Auto functions: auto type, auto crop, auto rotate, and auto descreen.
Image Fun Class
In this class you can save scanned image as a file and immediately replace the current Windows wallpaper
with the scanned image. The minimum dimension is 800 x 600 pixels and the maximum is 1600 x 1200 pixels. The color depth of bitmap file is based on the color mode of the monitor.
Some cursor operations in the panel
• If you focus the cursor on a button, an appropriate tool tip will appear on the message panel.
• Left-click a button in a class or on a class bar to run the appropriate default operation.
• If you left-click a button in a class or on a class bar while holding the "Shift" key, the clicked icon in the
expanded bar is set as the default selection for the class.
• If you drag the button away from the expanded bar, the button will be removed from the bar. A message box will pop up asking for confirmation.
• Drag a shortcut or an executable file from Explorer or desktop into a certain class to add the function to
the selected class. The appropriate tab of the Settings dialog box will appear and allow you to set the
scanning setting.
• Right-click a class button and a menu including the following items will pop-up.
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Settings: To open the Settings dialog box.
Delete/Hide: To delete custom-designed buttons. The MiraScan 5.0 default button can only be hidden. If
you delete this button, MiraScan 5.0 will delete all relative settings. You can change the button condition
(shown/hidden) in the Settings dialog box.
Set as default: To set the currently selected button as the default button. If you hold down the "Shift"
key, the clicked button is placed on the bar as the default button.
Add new program: To display a dialog box where you can select an executable file or a shortcut to the
application program of your choice. Open the Settings dialog box and check whether the application program is identified (supported) by MiraScan 5.0.
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Making Button Mode settings
Right-click a class button and select “Settings”. A window will appear in which you can define the various
items. There are six tabs in this window, namely, General Tab, OA Tab, Document Tab, Web & Remote Tab,
Image Application Tab, Image Fun Tab and Push Button Event Tab.
General Tab
Auto Crop
This item selects how image(s) are cropped after scanning. "Crop max area of all image objects (default)"
crops the maximum area that contains all image objects, while "Crop area for each object" crops each
image separately.
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Minimize to
Selects whether MiraScan 5.0 will be minimized to the task bar (default) or the system tray (option in the
Settings dialog box) after the Minimize button is clicked.
Exit
If "Exit without hint" is selected, a hint dialog will not appear on the screen after the “Exit” button is
clicked. The default setting is "Exit with hint".
OCR Engine
Default setting is “ABBYY FineReader sprint 4.0”. If you have installed other OCR programs, you can click
the drop-down list to select another one.
OA Tab
Click an item on the list on the left part of the tab, related sub-items will appear on the right side of the
tab.
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Options for “Scan to File”
File Type
Specifies the file type used to save the scanned image. Available file types are:
• RGB supported: BMP, TIF (24/48 bits), PCX, JPG, TGA, PNG;
• GRAY supported: BMP, TIF (8/16 bits), PCX, JPG, TGA, PNG, GIF;
• BW support: BMP, TIF, PCX, TGA, PNG, GIF.
File Path
Here you can select a location to save the scanned image file. The default path is “C:\My Documents”.
There is a "Browse" button to select a new path.
Resolution
Selects scan resolution. The default resolution is 150dpi. Others like 72, 96, 100, 150, 200, 263, 300, 350,
600, 1200 or customized are optional.
Show Item
If you uncheck this box the "Scan to file" icon is not displayed on the class button bar.
Auto Function
Contains five check boxes: Auto Type, Auto Descreen, Auto Crop, Auto Density and Auto Rotate.
• Auto Type: If this check box is checked, MiraScan 5.0 will choose an appropriate image type to scan. You
can also uncheck the check box and select an image from the drop-down list box.
• Auto Descreen: If you are scanning images from magazines, newspapers or other printed materials, you
will find that the scanned image appears to be covered by tiny screen patterns. To eliminate this screen
pattern, you can use the options in the drop-down list box. Check this check box and MiraScan 5.0 will
descreen the scanned image automatically.
• Auto Crop: Check this check box and MiraScan 5.0 will crop the scanned image to an appropriate size
automatically
• Auto Density: If this item is checked, MiraScan 5.0 will automatically adjust the density of the scanned
image to a satisfactory level.
• Auto Rotate: Check this item and MiraScan 5.0 will automatically rotate the scanned image to a correct
position.
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Options for “Scan to Fax”
FAX driver
The current fax application program is shown in an editing box. If the "Select" button is clicked, other fax
application programs are listed for you to select .
Resolution
Selects scan resolution. The default resolution is 200dpi. Others like 150, 263, 300, 350, 600, 1200 or customized are optional.
Image Type
The default type is Auto Type. Gray or Line-art is optional.
Show Item
If you uncheck this box, the "Scan to Fax" icon on the class button bar is not displayed.
Auto Function
Same as in “Options for Scan to File”.
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Document Tab
Application
Supported applications will appear in this list. Click on an application in the list and all related options
will appear on the right side of the tab.
Document Type
You can choose a document output file type from the drop-down list box. The content is generated by
the OCR application.
Resolution
The default resolution is 300 dpi. Others like 300, 350, 600, 1200 and customized are supported by scanner.
Show Item
If you uncheck this box, the "Application" icon is not displayed on the button bar.
Auto Function
Same as in “Options for Scan to File”.
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Image Application Tab
Application
Supported image applications will appear in this list. Click an application in the list and all related options
will appear on the right side of the tab.
Document Type
The default type is *.bmp and included items are: BMP, JPEG. This item will be automatically changed
according to different applications.
Resolution
The default resolution is 300 dpi. Others like 72, 96, 100, 150, 263, 300, 350, 600, 1200 or customized are
optional.
Show Item
If you check this box, the selected application icon is not displayed on the class button bar.
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Auto Function
Same as in “Options for Scan to File”.
Web & Remote Tab
Click an application in the list and all related options will appear on the right side of the tab.
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Options for “ClubPhoto”
Resolution
Specifies scan resolution. The default resolution is 72 dpi. Others like 72, 96, 100, 150, 263, 300, 350, 600,
1200 and customized are optional. Please note that a higher resolution will result in a larger file size and
a longer upload time.
Show Item
If you uncheck this box, the "Scan to ClubPhoto" icon is not displayed on the class button bar.
Hyperlink to ClubPhoto Web site
If you click this item, the system web browser is started and the registration web page of the ClubPhoto
web site is opened.
Auto Function
Same as in “Options for Scan to File”.
Options for “iMira”
Resolution
The default resolution is 72 dpi. Others like 72, 96, 100, 150, 263, 300, 350, 600, 1200 and customized are
optional. Please note that a higher resolution will result in a larger file size and a longer upload time.
User
You need to register to iMira and fill in your user name here to upload the scanned image to iMira.
Password
You need to register to iMira and fill in your password here to upload the scanned image to iMira.
Site
Link to the iMira web site.
Show Item
If you uncheck this box, the "Scan to iMira" icon is not displayed on the class button bar.
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Hyperlink to iMira Web site
If you click this item, the system default web browser is started and the registration web page of the
iMira web site is opened.
Auto Function
Same as in “Options for Scan to File”.
Options for “PDA”
Auto re-scale selection area to 256 x 256 pixel
Select this radio box to re-scale automatically the selected area to 256x256 pixels during the scanning process. 256 x 256 pixels is the size that best fits the display size of your PDA.
Fixed selection area 256 x 256 pixel
Select this radio box to set the selection frame to 256 x 256 pixels without resizing.
Show Item
If you uncheck this box, the "Scan to PDA" icon is not displayed on the class button bar.
Auto Function
Same as in “Options for Scan to File”.
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Image Fun Tab
Scan to wallpaper
Auto Detection
If this radio button is clicked, the image type is automatically chosen according to the scanning target and
only gray and color are supported.
Customized Settings
If this radio button is clicked, the image type will be based on the Image Type setting in the combo boxes.
Image Type
Included items are color and gray.
Size
You can choose from one of the following wallpaper sizes: 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1152 x 864,
1280 x 1024 or 1600 x 1200.
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Show Item
If you uncheck this box, the "Scan to Wallpaper" icon is not displayed on the class button bar.
Push Button Event Tab (only shown when scanner is equipped with push buttons)
Default Mode
Button Mode
If this radio button is clicked, when you push the button on the scanner, MiraScan 5.0 will start the Button
Mode.
Console Mode
If this radio button is clicked, when you push the button on the scanner, MiraScan 5.0 will start the
Console Mode.
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Close driver when finish push-button event
MiraScan 5.0 will be closed (checked) or not (unchecked) after finishing the operation of the push event.
Scan after time counting down to 0
In the entry field you can set the time that elapses between pushing the scan buttons on the scanner and
the start of the actual scanning process. In this period of time you can see the preview image in the Console Mode and decide whether the scan is to be performed or not.
Sound
If this is checked, the scanner will play a sound.
Getting Help
To help you better understand and operate MiraScan 5.0, you can access the Help system provided in the
Button Mode. Click the Help button and a submenu with the following items will appear.
Content: Load help file and show the MiraScan 5.0 Button Mode page. You can also press the “F1” key
on the keyboard.
What's this?: The mouse cursor will change to a "question mark" so you can consult a
page explaining what an item is for. You can also press the “Shift” and ”F1” keys on the keyboard.
Scanner Information: Show scanner information in a dialog, including "Scanner Model", "Firmware
version", "Driver version", "Device Manager", "USB Info", "Max resolution", "Max Scan area" and an
"OK" button. Before you ask for technical support, please have this information ready.
Driver update: Connect to the driver update web page to download the latest version.
About: A pop-up a message box which includes driver version and license information.
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The Console Mode
When you shift to the Console Mode, it appears as follows:
The Console Mode consists of 4 different windows: The Control window, Preview window, Job Setting List
window (default hidden) and the Image Adjustment window (default hidden) . As their names suggest,
you can control scan operations, preview images, view job settings and make image adjustments in these
windows.
When you switch to the Console Mode, the default open windows are the Control Window and
Preview Window. You can click the button on the Control Window to open the Job Setting List win-
dow and the button to open the Image Adjustment window.
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The Control Window
The Control Window is the window located at the top of the default window in Console Mode.
Each button has a specific function:
Original Type
Three types of original material are supported, namely Positive film , Negative film and
Reflective .
If you select Negative film as the original type, a dialog will appear asking you to choose the film type to
use.
Auto Function switch
You choose to apply the auto function or not. The auto functions are set in the Settings window (see
“Auto Functions” on page 74).
Preview button
To preview or refresh the preview image.
Destination
You can appoint a scanning destination in the popped-up list according to file types, formats, purposes or
other. MiraScan 5.0 categorizes destinations beforehand into five types.
Scan Setting Macro
MiraScan 5.0 provides macros for convenient and diverse scanning. We would recommend you use these.
For details see “The Scan Setting Macro” on page 69.
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Open Jobs Settings List window
Click this button to open the Jobs Settings List window (see “The Jobs List Window” on page 106).
Open Image Adjustment window
Click this button to open the Image Adjustment window (see ““The Image Adjustment Window” on
page 79).
Scan
Click this button to start scanning.
Settings
Similar to Settings in Button Mode, except for two additional settings: Operate Scan Settings Macro and
Advanced Settings.
Help
Click this button to access the Help system, MiraScan 5.0 and update information.
Minimize
Click this button to minimize the window to the task bar or the system tray.
Exit
Click this button to exit MiraScan 5.0.
Shift to Button Mode
All settings will be saved and the program will then shift to Button Mode.
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The Scan Setting Macro
The scan setting macro provides several frequently used, pre-defined scan settings combinations that you
can use to scan, so you get just the scanned image that fits your needs.
To select a scan setting macro to use on a scan job:
1. After previewing, choose a scan job (frame) in the Preview window.
2. Click the Scan Setting Macro button . The scan setting macros tool bar will pop up.
3. According to the purpose of the scan, click a scan setting macro icon on the tool bar.
4. The scan setting macro icon that you selected will appear on the scan setting macro button. The
macro settings will be applied to the selected scan job.
5. If you have multiple scan jobs, repeat step 1 ~ 4.
6. Now you can start scanning with the macro settings applied to the scan jobs.
In addition to the pre-set scan setting macros, you can also customize your own. See “The Macro Tab” on
page 71.
The tables below lists all available pre-set scan setting macros.
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ACROS FOR REFLECTIVE TYPE
Item Meaning
Text only for OCR To scan a text-only document and perform OCR.
Text and photo for
OCR
Line-art for Trace
Line-art for Office To scan line-art pictures and put them on office documents.
To scan a document that contains text and pictures and perform
OCR.
To convert the scanned image to vector images in other application programs.
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Line-art for printing To scan line-art pictures and print them out.
Photo for Web To scan photos and put them on web pages.
Photo for Office To scan photos and put them on office documents.
Photo for Printing To scan photos and print them out.
ACROS FOR TRANSPARENCY TYPE
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Item Meaning
Slide 135 To scan 135 slides.
Positive film 120 To scan 120 positive films.
Positive film 4 x 5 To scan 135 positive films.
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ACRO FOR NEGATIVE FILM
Item Meaning (parameters)
Negative film To scan negative films.
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Advanced Settings in the Console Mode
Click the button to open the Settings window. The majority of settings are similar to those in the Settings window in the Button Mode, but Customized macro settings and Advanced tab are different.
THE M
The options contained in this tab:
Show Item check boxes
ACRO TAB
Check the check box beside each item, and the macro will be shown on the scan macros tool bar and vice
versa.
Macro list
Lists out all macros. You can click to choose a macro and click the “Delete” button to delete the selected
macro.
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Resolution
Selects the resolution for a customized macro.
Image Type
Selects the image type for a customized macro.
Scan Mode
Selects the scan mode for a customized macro.
More Setting
Open more setting options for a customized macro.
Save As
Opens a dialog to save the macro. The file extension will be *.msf.
Load
Opens a standard dialog to load the macro. The filter is *.msf
Add
Duplicates the currently selected macro as a new one.
Delete
Deletes the currently selected macro.
Creating a customized macro
To create a customized macro:
1. Select the appropriate resolution, image type and scan mode from the “Resolution”, “Image Type”
and “Scan Mode” drop-down list boxes. You can also click the “More setting” button for more setting options.
2. Click the “Save as” button. A dialog box will appear asking you to save the macro. Specify the macro
name and save the macro.
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Loading a customized macro
To load a customized macro:
1. Click the “Load” button to browse the macro files.
2. Click the macro you want and then click “OK” to load the macro.
3. Once the macro is loaded, a corresponding customized macro icon will appear on the scan setting
macros tool bar.
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DVANCED TAB
Several advanced setting options are provided in the Control Window. They are as follows:
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Auto Functions
Auto Preview
If you check this item, MiraScan 5.0 will do a preview when the modes are shifted.
Auto Type
If this check box is checked, MiraScan 5.0 will choose an appropriate image type to scan. You can also
uncheck the check box and select an image from the drop-down list box.
Auto Crop
Check this check box and MiraScan 5.0 will crop the scanned image to an appropriate size
automatically.
Auto Rotate
Check this item and MiraScan 5.0 will automatically rotate the scanned image to a correct position.
Auto Descreen
If you are scanning images from magazines, newspapers or other printed materials, you will find that the
scanned image appears to be covered by tiny screen patterns. To eliminate this screen pattern, you can
use the options in the drop-down list box. Check this check box and MiraScan 5.0 will descreen the
scanned image automatically.
Preview Resolution
You can change the preview resolution by inputting a value into the entry field or by dragging the slider.
Ruler
Show Ruler
If you uncheck this box, the ruler will not be shown.
Show cross-axis on preview area
If you check this box, the cross-axis on the ruler is displayed.
Unit
You can select ruler unit from the drop-down list box.
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The Preview Window
Ruler
Preview Area
Frame Tools
Window resizing handle
The Preview window is located below the Control window in the Console Mode.
Maximize/
Restore button
Preview Area
To display and crop an image.
Ruler
Shows the image's location.
Frame Tools
Provides the necessary tools for the scan frames in the preview area.
Maximize/Restore
Maximizes or restores the window.
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Rulers’ Operation
Here you can make changes to a ruler’s appearance. Click the button. A menu will pop up containing
some options.
Show Cross Lines: If you click this item and move the cursor back to the Preview window, crossed lines
will appear to help you position the cursor more accurately.
Hide Ruler: If you click this item, the ruler will be hidden and the Preview window will fit out. If you
want to restore the ruler, select the item "Show Ruler" in the Settings dialog box or in the menu which
pops up after clicking the cross.
Unit: selects the unit for the ruler.
Frame Tools
You can use the Frame Tools to define and edit scan areas. Only the image enclosed by the scan areas will
be scanned after you click the scan button. The scan areas are represented by dotted frames in the Preview area. To manipulate these frames, the tools below are provided.
Frame Selection
You can select:
Single frame: Move, rotate, zoom in and zoom out a single frame.
Multiple frames: Only move all frames as a whole.
Add New Frame
Click this button to draw a new frame in the Preview window. If you hold down the "Shift" key simultaneously you can create a square.
Duplicate Frame
Click to select a frame in the Preview area, and click this button to duplicate the selected frame.
Go to First Frame
Click this button to shift from the active frame to the first frame.
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Go to Previous Frame
Click this button to shift from the active frame to the previous frame.
Go to Next Frame
Click this button to shift from the active frame to the next frame. (It is disabled when there are
several active frames.)
Go to Last Frame
Click this button to shift from the active frame to the last frame. (It is disabled when there are
several active frames.)
Canvas Rotate
Click this button to rotate the canvas 90 degrees clockwise. If you hold down the "Shift" key, it will rotate
90 degrees counterclockwise.
Canvas Flip
Click this button to invert the canvas horizontally.
Magnifier
Left-click to zoom in on the canvas. Right-click to zoom out of the canvas.
Show Full Preview
Click this button to display the entire previewing material as large as possible.
Zoom to Max
Click this button to magnify active frame(s) as large as possible.
Show Max by Width
Click this button to display the entire previewing file as wide as possible
Show Max by Height
Click this button to display the entire previewing file as high as possible.
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Hand Tool
Click this button too display a hand to drag the image when it does not entirely fit in the Preview window.
Zoom Scan
Click this button to display the active frame to fit the Preview window and view it at the highest
resolution.
Trash Can
Click to select a frame, and click this button to delete the selected frame.
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The Image Adjustment Window
The Image Adjustment window will appear when you click the button on the Control
window. It consists of three modes: Color Wizard, Color Matching and Standard. You can use the tools in
these modes to work on the image before the final scan is delivered to a file or an application program.
Click the button to enter Color Wizard mode. (This mode is disabled if you set the image type to
line art.
Click the button to enter Color Matching mode. (This mode is disabled if you scan negative films
or set the image type to line art and grayscale.
Click the button to enter Standard mode.
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Color Wizard Mode
This mode consists of two windows, five tabs and some buttons. All items in the five tabs will automatically change according to the items you select. You also can shift to two other kinds of modes: Color
Matching and Standard Mode.
Note: The settings in Color Wizard mode will suppress all settings in Standard Mode.
The Original window in this mode shows the primary image, while the Effected window displays the
change effect.
To apply the effect, click button. To reset, click button. Or click button to cancel.
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ENSITY TAB
D
This tab allows you to adjust the density of a scanned image. The default density level is 5. The range of
density level is from 1 to 10.
If you enter a value in the entry field, MiraScan 5.0 will change the position of the scroll bar and refresh
the effect.
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XPOSURE TAB
E
There are three options that allow you to change the exposure effect of the image:
Under: Darkens the image.
General: Extends the color level and sharpens the image.
Over: Brightens the image.
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ONTRAST TAB
C
Here you can adjust the contrast of a scanned image. Choose from the three radio buttons, namely:
"From a vague photo", "Keep color detail", and "With sharp and keep color detail".
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HARPNESS TAB
S
This tab allows you to adjust the sharpness of the image with two different options.
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ATURATION TAB
S
This tab allows you to adjust the color saturation of an image on four different levels.
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ILM WIZARD TAB
F
Film wizard is a convenient tool for you to optimize the scanning result when you scan films. It provides 4
different effects in 4 thumbnails. Click the effect you like and a red frame will appear around it.
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Color Matching Mode
The Color Matching Mode is entered by clicking the button. This mode contains two sections and
some other buttons. The two sections relate to the input device (just reveal a static text about model's
name and profile's name) and the output device.
Note: The settings in Color Matching mode will suppress all settings in Standard Mode.
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Output Device
sRGB Color Space
Shows the relative profile name.
Current Monitor
Same as above.
Current Printer
Same as above.
Other device profile
Change the profile settings.
Output device profile information
Show information of currently selected profile.
Output Intent
Picture Intent
Picture intent causes the full gamut of the image to be compressed or expanded to fill the gamut of the
destination device, so that gray balance is preserved but colorimetric accuracy may not be preserved.
In other words, if certain colors in an image fall outside of the range of colors that the output device can
render, the picture intent will cause all the colors in the image to be adjusted so that every color in the
image falls within the range that can be rendered and so that the relationship between colors is preserved as much as possible.
This intent is most suitable for display of photographs and images, and is generally the default intent.
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Graphic Intent
Graphic intent preserves the saturation of colors in the image at the possible expense of hue and
lightness.
Implementation of this intent remains somewhat problematic, and the ICC is still working on methods to
achieve the desired effects.
This intent is most suitable for business graphics such as charts, where it is more important that the colors
be vivid and contrast well with each other rather than a specific color.
Proof Intent
The Proof intent is defined such that any colors that fall outside the range that the output device can render are adjusted to the closest color that can be rendered, while all other colors are left unchanged.
Proof intent does not preserve the white point.
For example, the whitest white of a paper is more yellow than the whitest white of a computer monitor.
An image converted into the gamut of the printer using relative colorimetric intent would result in all
colors becoming more yellow. The white point of the image is moved to match the white point of the
printer. All other colors in the image keep their position relative to the white point. This produces an
image that more accurately reflects what the printed image will look like. However, the user may find it
visually disconcerting.
Match Intent
In a Match intent, any colors that fall outside the range that the output device can render are adjusted to
the closest color that can be rendered, while all other colors are left unchanged.
Match intent preserves the white point.
For example, the whitest white of a paper is more yellow than the whitest white of a computer monitor.
An image converted into the gamut of the printer using match intent would result in all colors being converted and matched into the gamut of the printer. The white point of the image is not moved to match
the white point of the printer. Therefore, the distance of the colors to the white point may change. This
produces an image that is less visually disconcerting to the user, but is also a less accurate rendition of
printer output.
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Standard Mode
The Standard Mode comprises seven sub-layers. They are, Combo, Brightness and Contrast, Hue and Saturation, Color Balance, Curve, Level and Threshold.
To apply settings made in the mode, click button. To apply all settings, click button. To
reset, click button. Or click button to cancel.
Note: The Hue and Saturation, Color Balance and Threshold tabs will not appear if the image
type is set to grayscale. The Threshold tab only appears when image type is set to line
art.
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OMBO TAB
C
Tab items:
Invert
If you click this button, the current frame will be converted into inverse color. This means the brightness
value of each pixel in the channels is converted to the inverse value on the 256-step color-values scale.
Mirror
This effect is not displayed in the preview area but be realized on the scanning result.
Rotation Angle
You can type a rotating angle into the editing cell or drag the scroll bar.
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Blur/Sharpen
You can drag the slider to blur or sharpen the image: drag the slider to the left to blur the image and to
the right to sharpen the image.
Descreen
If you are scanning images from magazines, newspapers or other printed materials, you will find that the
scanned image appears to be covered by tiny screen patterns. To eliminate this screen pattern, you can
use the options in the drop-down list box. You can select an appropriate descreen option according to the
original to be scanned from the drop-down list box.
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RIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST TAB
B
This tab allows you to adjust the brightness and contrast of the scanned image.
You can manually type the values between -127 and 127 (the default is 0) into their text boxes. You can
also drag the scroll bar left to decrease or right to increase the effect. We recommend you to click the
"Auto" button to let the software adjust the effect automatically.
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UE AND SATURATION TAB
H
Hue is a characteristic that distinguishes one color from another, while Saturation decides the intensity of
a color.
You can use the Color Wheel to specify the hue and saturation of the color you want to
use. Move your mouse cursor on the Color Wheel and then click on it. Drag within the
Color Wheel to select the hue of the color you want to use. The distance from the center
of the wheel decides the saturation of the color: the farther you drag your mouse cursor
from the center of the Color Wheel, the higher the saturation.
You can drag the triangle below the Lightness Bar to adjust the lightness of the
color you choose. To increase the lightness, drag the triangle to the right. Otherwise, drag the triangle to the left to reduce the lightness.
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While you drag within the Color Wheel to choose the hue and saturation of a
color or drag the triangle below the Lightness Bar to specify the lightness of a
color, the related information will also be shown in the Entry Boxes. You can also
enter the values here directly.
Default parameters as:
Item Range Default value
Hue Angle 0~359 0
Saturation 0~100% 0%
Lightness 0~100% 50%
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OLOR BALANCE TAB
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With the Color Balance tool, you can change the mixture of colors of an image and emphasize or diminish
certain colors.
The color channel is where you can select the channel to be adjusted.
You can drag the triangles or enter the value (from 0 to 100) in the box
directly to adjust.
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To adjust the color balance, first, you select the channel you want to adjust, then drag the triangles under
the three color bars. You can also enter the desired values directly into the three entry boxes to the right
of the color bars to adjust the color balance.
For example, if the color of the brighter area in the original you scan appears to be bluish, you can first
choose Highlight as the channel, and then drag the triangle below the Cyan-Red bar to the right, or
drag the triangle below the Yellow-Blue bar to the left to eliminate the bluish effect.
Default parameters as:
Item Range Default value
Color channel Midtone
Cyan and red -100~100 0
Magenta and green -100~100 0
Yellow and blue -100~100 0
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URVE TAB
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The Curve tool is used to adjust the brightness properties of midtone pixels in an image.
Use the Color Channel box to select the color channel to be adjusted. This allows you to
adjust the curve property of each color channel respectively.
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The x-axis in the Tonal Map represents the input brightness level of the pixels in an
image. The y-axis represents the output brightness level of the image. By clicking
and dragging the curve to change its shape, you can adjust the difference between
the input and output brightness level of an image without extensively modifying the
dark and bright areas. If we compare the following images and their tonal maps:
The original image and its tonal
map.
The curve is straight and
diagonal.
Drag the curve to the left, and
the midtone area of the image
becomes brighter.
Drag the curve to the right,
and the midtone area of
the image becomes darker.
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You can also click the curve to add new points and further change the shape of the curve:
Click to add a new
point
You can read the precise input/output value in the Input/Output Status Area.
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