BenQ Sheetfed S 200 User Guide

Welcome t o Mir a scan 6 !
Welcome t o Mir a scan 6 !
Welcome t o Mir a scan 6 !Welcome t o Mir a scan 6 !
In the “For Beginners” 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, copy a photo or e-mail, or put them on a web page..., etc.
Before you start, check the following items:
Before you start, check the following items:
Before you start, check the following items: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 quick guide in the package.
• If you want to use the “Scan to E-mail”, “Scan to Explorer”, and “Scan to Copy” functions, make sure related software programs are installed.
• Check if the printer is correctly installed and turned on before using the “Copy a photo/document” function.
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Prepare your original for scanning

Prepare your original for scanning
Prepare your original for scanningPrepare your original for scanning

If you want to scan a photograph

If you want to scan a photograph
If you want to scan a photographIf 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 wrong direction. Close scanner cover.

If you want to scan a picture on a book or magazine

If you want to scan a picture on a book or magazine
If you want to scan a picture on a book or magazineIf you want to scan a picture on 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 wrong direction. Close scanner cover.
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Open Mirascan 6 (Wizard Mode)

Open Mirascan 6 (Wizard Mode)
Open Mirascan 6 (Wizard Mode)Open Mirascan 6 (Wizard Mode)
Double-click the MiraScan icon on your desktop. Mirascan 6 will open to the screen in Wizard mode.
Now you are ready to use the scan functions listed in “Job Occasion”.
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Save as a File

Save as a File
Save as a FileSave as a File
Click the button indicated below and a list of job occassion will appear on the screen. Choose “Save as a File”.
Click this button.
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In this occasion information menu, click the button indicated below to choose the path you desire to store your scanned images. The default path is C:\My Documents\My Pictures\Scan Pictures.
Click this button
to change path.
Then click the scan button on the screen. The scanner will start scanning the original. When finished, the scanned image file will be saved to the default file folder or
the file older your set.
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Send E-mail to someone

Send E-mail to someone
Send E-mail to someoneSend E-mail to someone
Click the button indicated below and a list of job occassion will appear on the screen. Choose “Send E-mail to someone”.
Click this button.
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In this occasion information menu, you can setup email settings. In “scan to” item, you can choose to scan to Microsoft Oulook default file format is BMP file. In “Attachment Name” item, you can name or rename the attached file.
You can name or rename the attached file in this column.
Microsoft Oulook or Outlook Express
Microsoft OulookMicrosoft Oulook
Outlook Express. In “File Format” item, the
Outlook ExpressOutlook Express
Click this button to choose.
Click this button to choose.
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Then click the scan button on the screen. Mirascan 6 will scan the original and transfer the scanned image to a new e-mail as an attachment.
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Copy a Photo

Copy a Photo
Copy a PhotoCopy a Photo
Click the button indicated below and a list of job occasion will appear on the screen. Choose “Copy a Photo”.
Click this button.
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In this occasion information menu, you can select a printer to print your scanned photo.
Click this button to set your printer.
Click this button
Then click the scan button on the screen. Mirascan 6 will start scanning the original. When finished, the image will be printed by the printer you select.
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Copy a Document

Copy a Document
Copy a DocumentCopy a Document
Click the button indicated below and a list of job occasion will appear on the screen. Choose “Copy a Document”.
Click this button.
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In this occasion information menu, you can select a printer to print your scanned document.
Click this button to set your printer.
Click this button
Then click the scan button on the screen. Mirascan 6 will start scanning the original. When finished, the scanned document will be printed out by the printer you select.
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Save as a Wallpaper

Save as a Wallpaper
Save as a WallpaperSave as a Wallpaper
This function enables you to scan images and replace your current Windows wallpaper with the new scanned image.
Click the button indicated below and a list of job occasion will appear on the screen. Choose “Save as a Wallpaper”.
Click this button.
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In this occasion information menu, you can change your wallpaper setup. In “ Wallpaper Size” item, you can choose to change the size of your wallpaper. In “Display Style”, you can change the display setting. There are 3 options for you to choose: Stretch, Center and Tile.
Click this button to select.
Click this button to select.
Then click the scan button on the screen. Mirascan 6 will start scanning the original and when finished, your wallpaper will be replaced by the scanned image.
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For AP editing

For AP editing
For AP editingFor AP editing
If you have installed application programs that Mirascan 6 can recognize and work with, you can use this function to scan and transfer the scanned images to those appli­cation programs.
Click the button indicated below and a list of job occasion will appear on the screen. Choose “For AP editing”.
Click this button.
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In this occasion information menu, you can choose the application program to which you want to scan and transfer the scanned images.
Click an icon on the button bar. Then click the scan button on the screen. Mirascan 6 will start scanning the original and transfer the scanned image to the application program of your choice.
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For Office Document usage

For Office Document usage
For Office Document usageFor Office Document usage
This function enables you to scan documents as a Microsoft Office program file.
Click the button indicated below and a list of job occasion will appear on the screen. Choose “For Office Document usage”.
Click this button.
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In this occasion information menu, you can change your scanned document setup. In “ Scan to” item, you can choose to scan the document to Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Word. In “File Format” item, you can set the file format of the scanned document. In “OCR Engine” item, you can select a proper OCR engine which had been installed in your computer..
Click this button to select.
Click this button to select.
Click this button to select.
Then click the scan button on the screen. Mirascan 6 will start scanning the document and save as a Microsoft Office program file.
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For Text OCR Software usage

For Text OCR Software usage
For Text OCR Software usageFor Text OCR Software usage
The “For Text OCR Software usage” function allows you to scan documents and turn the scanned document image into editable text files. This will save you a lot of time re­typing the text.
Click the button indicated below and a list of job occasion will appear on the screen. Choose “For Text OCR Software usage”.
Click this button.
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In this occasion information menu, you can select an proper OCR engine which is already installed in your system to do Optical Character Recognition.
Click this button to select.
Then click the scan button on the screen.
Mirascan 6 will start scanning the image. A dialogue box will then appear to show the scanning process.
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The OCR software (taking FineReader Sprint for example) will recognize the scanned image and save the result.
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 own password in the dialogue box. Click “OK” when finished.
The following dialogue box will pop up, showing the upload progress. When upload is completed, your Internet browser (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer) will open and Closing Mirascan 6
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To close Mirascan 6, click the button .
Click this button to exit.
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Additional Operations

Additional Operations
Additional OperationsAdditional Operations
Click this button to minimize Mirascan 6
Click this button to switch to classic mode
For more information on how to access other powerful and convenient features provided by
For more information on how to access other powerful and convenient features provided by
For more information on how to access other powerful and convenient features provided by For more information on how to access other powerful and convenient features provided by Mirascan 6, you can go to the “For Experienced Users” section for details.
Mirascan 6, you can go to the “For Experienced Users” section for details.
Mirascan 6, you can go to the “For Experienced Users” section for details.Mirascan 6, you can go to the “For Experienced Users” section for details.
Click this button to preview scanned image
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Overview

Overview
OverviewOverview
Introduction to Mirascan 6
Introduction to Mirascan 6
Introduction to Mirascan 6Introduction to Mirascan 6
As a radically new application program, Mirascan 6 provides a more convenient and friendly user interface and functions thanks to a more advanced design and development. Mirascan 6 offers an ultimately novel operative way for users.

What is new in Mirascan 6?

What is new in Mirascan 6?
What is new in Mirascan 6?What is new in Mirascan 6?
In MiraScan 6, we provide 3 major modes for different usage: Button Mode For optimum personalization, this version offers the following advanced features:
Button Mode
Button Mode
Button ModeButton Mode
scanner without any option on screen.
Wizard Mode
Wizard Mode
Wizard ModeWizard Mode
mode, which is called “Wizard Mode.” Whether it is the first time you use Mirascan 6 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. When using wizard mode, we believe you’ll find its user interface is more friendly and functional than before and has a very nice look. For easy operation, Mirascan 6 provides Wizard Mode in the form of easily recog­nizable buttons. This allows you to swiftly locate the button linked to a certain sub-task and will help you better understand the relationship between the operations Mirascan 6 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. To increase the intuitive character of the application
--- Under this mode, users can do their scanning job by only pressing the real buttons on the
--- The big difference between Mirascan 6 and Mirascan 5 is that Mirascan 6 contains a new
Button Mode, Wizard Mode
Button ModeButton Mode
Wizard Mode and Classic Mode
Wizard ModeWizard Mode
Classic Mode.
Classic ModeClassic Mode
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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?
As a matter of fact, Wizard Mode combines both basic functions and advanced functions of this application program. In other words, you may scan to different destinations with only the click of a button if you have no any experience with scanning or image formats. On the contrary, if you are a seasoned user, you can directly change some advanced settings of this application program in this mode. Moreover, if you are not used to this Wizard Mode, you can change to Classic Mode by clicking the switch button. All you have to do is to click the switch button in Wizard Mode and change the UI Skin to Classic Mode.
Classic Mode
Classic Mode
Classic ModeClassic Mode
stand alone AP mode, user can setup the parameters in this mode and further application. In TWAIN mode, user can only setup the parameters to the specific AP and other application, and “Button/Wizard” modes wil be disabled temporarily.
Shift between Wizard Mode and Classic Mode
Shift between Wizard Mode and Classic Mode
Shift between Wizard Mode and Classic ModeShift between Wizard Mode and Classic Mode
you will want to start using them to achieve the output you require. You can shift between two modes. Wizard Mode and Classic Mode can be switching freely by a switching button. But Button Mode in MiraScan 6 is only an isolated off-line tool for change the button setting. Any Button function should be disable temporarily during any UI mode is opened.
--- This is the classic UI scanning mode (Stand alone AP/TWAIN dual mode). In driver
--- Once you've familiarized yourself with the Modes,
Scan Jobs Menu
Scan Jobs Menu
Scan Jobs MenuScan Jobs Menu
offers you an overview of your workflow. All information on browsing, scanning, variables and operation, etc. is available in this menu. You can define properties for various items to best suit your needs.
WIA Mode
WIA Mode
WIA ModeWIA Mode
--- You can specify a scanning job sequence in the novel Scan Jobs Menu. The Job List
--- For WHQL application. It’s the standard of Microsoft acquire mode under Windows XP.
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Mirascan 6 user interfaces

Mirascan 6 user interfaces
Mirascan 6 user interfacesMirascan 6 user interfaces

The Wizard Mode

The Wizard Mode
The Wizard ModeThe Wizard Mode
Frame selection
Zoom in
Zoom out
Add
Delete
Clockwise 90 degree
Flip Horizontal
Invert
Help File
Show Ruler
Hand
Zoom Scan
Refresh
Copy
Ruler
Minimize MiraScan 6
Close MiraScan 6
Job Occasion
Resource Ty pe
Scan Option
Setting
Occasion
Information
Hint
Exit
Flip Vertical
Next frame
Counterclockwise 90 degree
Scan area
Preview area
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How to adjust settings in Wizard Mode

How to adjust settings in Wizard Mode
How to adjust settings in Wizard Mode How to adjust settings in Wizard Mode
Click the “Settings” button and a setting window will appear in which you can define the various items. There are six items in this setting window, namely, Image Type, Output Size, Resolution, Brightness, Contrast and Saturation.
Click the “setting” button and the setting window appears.
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Setting Options (Please note that the parameter values mentioned below may change by different job
Setting Options (Please note that the parameter values mentioned below may change by different job
Setting Options (Please note that the parameter values mentioned below may change by different job Setting Options (Please note that the parameter values mentioned below may change by different job
occasion)
occasion)
occasion)occasion)
Image Type
Image Type
Image TypeImage Type
This item allows you to select the color mode which you wish to apply to the scanned imges. Default color mode is “Color”. Others like Gray, BW, Color 48 or Gray 16 are optional.
Output Size
Output Size
Output SizeOutput Size
Selects the exact size which you wish to perform your scanned images.
Resolution
Resolution
ResolutionResolution
Selects scan resolution. Default resolution is 150dpi. Others like 75, 100, 150, 200, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 or 19200 are optional.
Brightness
Brightness
BrightnessBrightness
Here you can adjust the brightness of scanned images. The brightness value is between 100 and -100. You can choose to increase or decrease the brightness value of scanned images.
Contrast
Contrast
ContrastContrast
This item allows you to adjust the contrast of scanned images. The contrast value is between 100 and -100. You can choose to increase or decrease the contrast value of scanned images.
Saturation
Saturation
SaturationSaturation
This item allows you to adjust the color saturation of scanned images. The color saturation value is between 100 and -100. You can choose to increase or decrease the color saturation value of scanned images.
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Getting Help

Getting Help
Getting HelpGetting Help
To help you better understand and operate Mirascan 6, you can access the Help system by clicking the Help
button.
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Frame selection
Zoom in
Zoom out
Add
Delete
Clockwise 90 degree
Flip Horizontal
Invert
Help File
Hand
Zoom Scan
Refresh
Copy
Ruler
Show Ruler
Flip Vertical
Next frame
Counterclockwise 90 degree
Scan area
Preview area
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Frame tool buttons
Frame tool buttons
Frame tool buttonsFrame tool buttons
Frame Selection
Frame Selection
Frame SelectionFrame Selection
Click this button to select a single or multiple frames.
Hand
Hand
HandHand
Click this button too display a hand to drag the image when it does not entirely fit in the previewing window.
Zoom in
Zoom in
Zoom inZoom in
Click this button to zoom in on an image.
Zoom Scan
Zoom Scan
Zoom ScanZoom Scan
Click this button to display the active frame to fit the Preview Window and view it at the highest resolution.
Zoom out
Zoom out
Zoom outZoom out
Click this button to zoom out on an image.
Refresh
Refresh
RefreshRefresh
Click this button to refresh the frames.
Add
Add
AddAdd
Click this button to draw a new frame in the Preview Window.
Copy
Copy
CopyCopy
Click this button to copy the frames.
Delete
Delete
Delete Delete
Click this button to delete the active frame. It will be removed when you exit the program.
Go to next Frame
Go to next Frame
Go to next FrameGo to next Frame
Click this button to activate the next frame.
Clockwise 90 degree
Clockwise 90 degree
Clockwise 90 degreeClockwise 90 degree
Click this button to turn the frame 90 degree clockwise.
Counterclockwise 90 degree
Counterclockwise 90 degree
Counterclockwise 90 degreeCounterclockwise 90 degree
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Click this button to turn the frame 90 degree counterclockwise.
Flip Horizontal
Flip Horizontal
Flip HorizontalFlip Horizontal
Click this button to flip the frame horizontal.
Flip Vertical
Flip Vertical
Flip VerticalFlip Vertical
Click this button to flip the frame vertical.
Invert
Invert
Invert Invert
Click this button to invert the frame.
Rulers' Operation
Rulers' Operation
Rulers' OperationRulers' Operation
You can make changes to the ruler's appearance here. Click the button at the cross of ruler, a menu pops up for option.
Show Cross Lines:
Show Cross Lines: If you click this item and move the cursor back to the Preview Window, crossed lines will
Show Cross Lines:Show Cross Lines: appear to help you position the cursor more accurately.
Hide Ruler:
Hide Ruler: If you click this item, the ruler will be hidden and the Preview Window will fit out. If you want to
Hide Ruler:Hide Ruler: restore the ruler, select the item "Show ruler" in the Settings dialog or in the menu which pops up after click­ing the cross.
Unit:
Unit: selects the unit for the ruler. There are three units for you to choose: millimeter, inch and pixel.
Unit:Unit:
Rulers
Rulers
RulersRulers
A horizontal ruler helps you locate the image and calculate its size.
Preview Area
Preview Area
Preview AreaPreview Area
All pre-scanning results will be displayed in this area for you to preview.
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Copy
Refresh
Zoom Scan
Hand
Frame selection

The Classic Mode

The Classic Mode
The Classic ModeThe Classic Mode
Configuration
File
Special setting
Help
Common Job Settings
Color Adjust
Job Occasion
Close MiraScan 6
Minimize
Zoom in
Zoom out
Add
Delete
Clockwise 90 degree
Flip Horizontal
Invert
Help File
Show Ruler
Flip Vertical
Counterclockwise 90 degree
Next frame
Ruler
Scan area
MiraScan 6
Setting Menu Area
(Menus and Items shown here change by different setting mode you choose.)
Exit
Scan
Preview
Preview area
Switch
button
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How to adjust settings in Classic Mode

How to adjust settings in Classic Mode
How to adjust settings in Classic Mode How to adjust settings in Classic Mode
I. Common Job Setting
I. Common Job Setting
I. Common Job SettingI. Common Job Setting
Click the “Common Job Settings” button and the settings menu will appear in which you can define the various items. There are three main items in this setting menu, namely, Scan Option, Output Information and Hint.
Click the “Common Job Setting” button and the setting menu appears.
Scan Option
Scan Option
Scan OptionScan Option
Image Type
Image Type
Image TypeImage Type
This item allows you to select the color mode which you wish to apply to the scanned imges. Default color mode is “Color”. Others like Gray, BW, Color 48 or Gray 16 are optional.
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Resource Type
Resource Type
Resource TypeResource Type
Selects the resource type of the original.
Scan Resolution
Scan Resolution
Scan ResolutionScan Resolution
Selects scan resolution. Default resolution is 150dpi. Others like 75, 100, 150, 200, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 or Custom are optional.
Output Size
Output Size
Output SizeOutput Size
Selects the exact size which you wish to perform your scanned images.
Descreen Selection
Descreen Selection
Descreen SelectionDescreen Selection
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 and choose the kind of original you want to descreen. Mirascan 6 will descreen the scanned image automatically.
Output Information
Output Information
Output InformationOutput Information
This sub-menu allows you to define the various items. There are four items in this setting window, namely, Scaling, Constrain Proportion, Document Width and Document Height.
Select the scaling of output images.
Select the constrain proportion.
Change the width of seleted area.
Change the height of seleted area.
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Hint
Hint
HintHint
This sub-menu offers you the hint of each function. With the descriptions, you can easily undersatnd how to operate those functions.
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II. Color Adjust
II. Color Adjust
II. Color AdjustII. Color Adjust
Click the “Color Adjust” button and the settings menu will appear in which you can define the various items. There are five main items in this setting menu, namely, Brightness and Contrast Adjustment, Color Balance, Curve Adjustment, Level Adjustment and Hue & Saturation Adjustment.
Click the “Color Adjust and the setting menu appears.
Color Adjust Settings
Color Adjust Settings: Click to
Color Adjust SettingsColor Adjust Settings choose Brightness and Contast Adjustment, Color Balance, Curve Adjustment, Level Adjustment, or Hue and Saturation Adjustment.
Setting Menu Area
Setting Menu Area
Setting Menu AreaSetting Menu Area
Color Adjust” button
Color AdjustColor Adjust
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Adjust Brightness and Contrast
Adjust Brightness and Contrast
Adjust Brightness and ContrastAdjust Brightness and Contrast
This item allows you to adjust the brightness and contrast of the scanned image.
You can manually type the values between -100 and 100 (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.
Adjust Brughtness and Conntrast
Adjust Brightness
Adjust Contrast
Load
Load
LoadLoad
Load setting value.
Save
Save
SaveSave
Load
Load
LoadLoad
Hint
Auto
Auto
AutoAuto
Reset
Reset
ResetReset
Reset All
Reset All
Reset AllReset All
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Save
Save
SaveSave
Save selected setting value.
Reset
Reset
ResetReset
This item allows you to reset the brightness or contrast value.
Reset All
Reset All
Reset AllReset All
Reset both brightness and contrast value.
Auto
Auto
AutoAuto
Click this "Auto" button to let the software adjust the effect automatically.
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Adjust Color Balance
Adjust Color Balance
Adjust Color BalanceAdjust Color Balance
With the Color Balance menu, you can change the mixture of colors of an image and emphasize or diminish certain colors.
The color channel
color channel is where you can select the channel to be adjusted.
color channelcolor channel
Color Balance Value:
Color Balance Value: You can drag the triangles or enter the value (from 0 to 100) in the box directly to
Color Balance Value: Color Balance Value: adjust.
Adjust Color Balance
Color Balance Value
Color Balance Value
Color Balance ValueColor Balance Value
Color Channel
Color Channel
Color ChannelColor Channel
Save
Save
SaveSave
Reset
Reset
ResetReset
Reset All
Reset All
Load
Load
LoadLoad
Hint
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 triangle below the Yellow-Blue bar to the left to eliminate the bluish effect.
Highlight as the channel, and then drag the triangle below Cyan-Red bar to the right, or drag the
HighlightHighlight
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Default parameters as:
Item
Item Range
ItemItem
Color channel Mid-tone Cyan and red -100~100 0 Magenta and
green Yellow and
blue
Load
Load
LoadLoad
Load setting value.
Save
Save
SaveSave
Save selected setting value.
Reset
Reset
ResetReset
Range Default value
RangeRange
-100~100 0
-100~100 0
Default value
Default value Default value
This item allows you to reset the color balance value.
Reset All
Reset All
Reset AllReset All
Reset all color balance value.
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Adjust Curve
Adjust Curve
Adjust CurveAdjust Curve
The Curve tool is used to adjust the brightness properties of midtone pixels in an image.
Use the Color Channel box property of each color channel respectively.
Color Channel box to select the color channel to be adjusted. This allows you to adjust the curve
Color Channel boxColor Channel box
Adjust Curve
Tonal M a p
Tonal M a p
Tonal M a pTo n a l M ap
Save
Save
SaveSave
Load
Load
LoadLoad
Hint
Color Channel Box
Color Channel Box
Color Channel BoxColor Channel Box
Reset
Reset
ResetReset
Reset All
Reset All
Reset AllReset All
The x-axis in the Tonal Map 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 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:
Tonal Map represents the input brightness level of the pixels in an
Tonal MapTonal Map
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The original image and its Tonal Map. The curve is straight and diagonal.
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.
Drag the curve to the left, and the mid-tone area of the image becomes brighter.
Drag the curve to the right, and the mid-tone area of the image becomes darker.
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Load
Load
LoadLoad
Load setting value.
Save
Save
SaveSave
Save selected setting value.
Reset
Reset
ResetReset
This item allows you to reset the curve value.
Reset All
Reset All
Reset AllReset All
Reset all curve value.
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Adjust Level
Adjust Level
Adjust LevelAdjust Level
The Color Level dialog box shows the distribution of brightness levels of an image and its values classified into the Input Level and the Output Level.
Adjust Curve
Input Level
Input Level
Input LevelInput Level
Output Level
Output Level
Output LevelOutput Level
Save
Save
SaveSave
Load
Load
LoadLoad
Hint
Color Channel Box
Color Channel Box
Color Channel BoxColor Channel Box
Auto
Auto
AutoAuto
Reset
Reset
ResetReset
Reset All
Reset All
Reset AllReset All
Use the Color Channel the histogram property of each color channel respectively.
Color Channel box to select a color channel to adjust. This will allow you to adjust
Color ChannelColor Channel
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A Histogram displays the distributing status of dark and bright pixels in an image. The x-axis is divided into 256 equal portions, representing the brightness level of 0 to 255. The y-axis is used to represent the quantity of pixel in each brightness level. A comparison of two images and their histograms follows:
Brighter images have brighter pixels, therefore the bars in the right are higher than that in the left.
Darker images have darker pixels, therefore the bars in left are higher than that in the right.
Image 1
Image 2
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We can see that in Image 1, there is a higher contrast between the brighter and darker part of the image. Bright and dark pixels occupy a larger portion of the total image. Therefore, in the histogram there are higher bars in the left (darker side) and right (brighter side), and in the center the bars are relatively much lower, which means that there are only a few midtone pixels in the image.
In image 2, pixels in objects possess greater levels of brightness and darkness. The distribution is more even than that in Image 1 as well. Therefore, the brighter, midtone and darker pixels share evenly the total pixels in the image. This will make the histogram for Image 2 appear smoother.
To adjust level, first choose the color channel. There are four radio boxes for the selection of channels. If you select the Master, the level of all three color channels (red, green and blue) will be adjusted simultaneously. If you select one of the Red, Green, or Blue boxes, then only the selected color channel will be adjusted.
Next, you can adjust the level by dragging the triangle under the diagrams. The Black handle (the left one) is for the adjustment of shadow of input/output level, the gray handle (the middle one) is for mid-tone, and the white handle (the right one) is for highlight. In addition, you can adjust the values by directly entering the desired values in the text boxes. You can also press the "Auto" button to let Mirascan 6 automatically adjust the color level according to the color of the whole image.
Below is an example of using the histogram tools to enhance the image and add detail:
Before adjustment
After adjustment
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Default parameters are:
Item Range Default value
Input level max
Input level min
Gamma 0.1~9.9 1.5 Output level
max Output level
min
Load
Load
LoadLoad
Load setting value.
Input level min+2~255
0~input level max-2
0~255 255
0~255 0
255
0
Save
Save
SaveSave
Save selected setting value.
Reset
Reset
ResetReset
This item allows you to reset the level value.
Reset All
Reset All
Reset AllReset All
Reset all level value.
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Adjust Hue and Saturation
Adjust Hue and Saturation
Adjust Hue and SaturationAdjust Hue and Saturation
Hue is a characteristic that distinguishes one color from another, while Saturation decides the intensity of a color.
Adjust Hue and Saturation
Adjust Contrast
Lightness Bar
Save
Save
SaveSave
Load
Load
LoadLoad
Hint
You can use the Color Wheel 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.
Color Wheel to specify the hue and saturation of the color you want to use.
Color WheelColor Wheel
Entry Boxes
Reset
Reset
ResetReset
Reset All
Reset All
Reset AllReset All
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While you drag within the Color Wheel the triangle below the Lightness Bar to specify the lightness of color, the related informa­tion will also be shown in the Entry Boxes
Default parameters as:
Item
Item Range
ItemItem
Hue
Hue 0~359
HueHue Saturation
Saturation 0~100%
SaturationSaturation Lightness
Lightness 0~100%
LightnessLightness
Load
Load
LoadLoad
Load setting value.
Save
Save
SaveSave
Color Wheel to choose the hue and saturation of color or drag
Color Wheel Color Wheel
Range Default value
RangeRange
0~359 0000
0~3590~359 0~100% 0%
0~100% 0~100% 0~100% 50%
0~100%0~100%
Default value
Default value Default value
0%
0%0% 50%
50%50%
Entry Boxes. You can also enter the values here directly.
Entry BoxesEntry Boxes
Save selected setting value.
Reset
Reset
ResetReset
This item allows you to reset the hue or saturation value.
Reset All
Reset All
Reset AllReset All
Reset all hue and saturation value.
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III. Job Occasion
III. Job Occasion
III. Job OccasionIII. Job Occasion
Click the “Job Occasion” button and the settings menu will appear. Note that these functions of Job Occasion in Classic mode are just the same as those in Wizard mode. Please refer to the instructions in “Open Mirascan 6 (Wizard Mode)” on page 3.
Click the “Job Occasion and the setting menu appears.
Job Occasion Setting Menu
Job Occasion Setting Menu
Job Occasion Setting MenuJob Occasion Setting Menu
Job Occasion” button
Job OccasionJob Occasion
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IV. Setting Tool Bar
IV. Setting Tool Bar
IV. Setting Tool BarIV. Setting Tool Bar
In Classic mode, we provide you the setting tool bar functions. There are four main items in the tool bar, namely, File, Config, Special and Help.
Setting Tool Bar
Setting Tool Bar
Setting Tool BarSetting Tool Bar
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File
File
FileFile
Load
Load
LoadLoad
Load setting value.
Save
Save
SaveSave
Save selected setting value.
Reset
Reset
ResetReset
This item allows you to reset setting value.
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Config
Config
ConfigConfig
Auto Preview
Auto Preview
Auto PreviewAuto Preview
If you check this item, Mirascan 6.0 will do a preview when the modes are shifted.
Auto Function
Auto Function
Auto FunctionAuto Function
Left click the mouse on the “Auto Function” item and the Auto Function Menu shown below appears. There are four items to choose: Auto Crop, Auto Rotate, Ayto Type and Auto Object.
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1. Auto Crop
1. Auto Crop
1. Auto Crop1. Auto Crop
Check this check box and Mirascan 6.0 will crop the scanned images. With this function, you can choose to crop max area of all image objects or crop area for each object.
2. Auto Rotate
2. Auto Rotate
2. Auto Rotate2. Auto Rotate
Check this item and Mirascan 6.0 will automatically rotate the scanned image to a correct position.
3. Auto Type
3. Auto Type
3. Auto Type3. Auto Type
If this check box is checked, Mirascan 6.0 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.
4. Auto Object
4. Auto Object
4. Auto Object4. Auto Object
If this check box is checked, Mirascan 6.0 will automatically recognize whether the scanned object is reflective original or positive/negative film.
Preview Resolution
Preview Resolution
Preview ResolutionPreview Resolution
You can change the preview resolution by inputting a value into the edit box or by dragging the slider.
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Special
Special
SpecialSpecial
Color Matching
Color Matching
Color Matching Color Matching
Left click the mouse on the “Color Matching” item and the Color Matching function will be enabled.
Calibration
Calibration
CalibrationCalibration
Enable this function to calibrate your scanner again. (Only for CIS models.)
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Help
Help
HelpHelp
To help you better understand and operate Mirascan 6, you can access the Help system provided in the
Classic Mode. Click the Help button and a submenu with the following items will appear.
Contents
Contents: Load help file and show the Mirascan 6 Button Mode page. You can also press the “F1” key on the
ContentsContents keyboard.
Scanner Info:
Scanner Info: Show scanner's information in a dialog which includes "Scanner Model", "Firmware version",
Scanner Info:Scanner Info: "Driver version", "Device Manager", "USB Info", "Max resolution", "Max Scan area" and an "OK" button. Before you ask for technical support, please have these information ready.
Online Help:
Online Help: Connect to BenQ web site to get further customer service.
Online Help:Online Help:
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The Button Mode
The Button Mode
The Button ModeThe Button Mode
There are three buttons on the scanner and these buttons provide three scan functions such as: Scan to E­mail, Scan to Explorer and Scan to Copy. You can do your scanning job by simply pressing these buttons.
The Button Configuration
The Button Configuration
The Button ConfigurationThe Button Configuration
Left click the “Start” button on the system tray and follow the path: Programs\MiraScan V6.1\Button configuration to run Button Configuration.
Left click “Button Configuration” and the Button Mode Configuration Menu appears.
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The Button Mode Settings
The Button Mode Settings
The Button Mode SettingsThe Button Mode Settings
There are three different settings for you to use. They are Scan to E-mail, Scan to Explorer and Scan to Copy. Click these buttons to set the Button mode settings.
Scan to Copy
Scan to Copy
Scan to CopyScan to Copy
Minimize
Close
Job Setting Area
Job Setting Area
Job Setting AreaJob Setting Area
Hint
Scan to E-mail
Scan to E-mail
Scan to E-mailScan to E-mail
Scan to Explorer
Scan to Explorer
Scan to ExplorerScan to Explorer
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Using TMA to scan Transparencies

Scanning Transparent Originals
To start scanning transparent originals, please follow the below steps. Step 1: Before scanning transparencies, make sure the following components are in the box. If there is any
item missing or damaged, please contact your local dealer immediately.
Positive Slide Holder
Negative Film Holder
Step 2: Check whether the scanner is in good condition and close all applications you are not using
(recommended). To open Mirascan 6, click “Start” on Windows Task bar > “Programs” > “MiraScan
V6” > “MiraScan 6” or double-click the icon on desktop.
Step 3: Place transparent original on the film or slide holder. 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.
built-in TMA (Transparent Media Adapter)
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Locate the negative film holder and using the built-in TMA:

Before using the built-in TMA, connect the adapter to your scanner as illustrated. Make sure the TMA is connected to the scanner.
Your scanner comes with a negative film holder.
When scanning negative films, open the scanner lid and slide the film holder into the built-in TMA as illustrated.
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Slide the film holder into the built-in TMA until it’s firmly fixed. You will hear a click sound when it’s firmly fixed to the TMA. Then place the desired films on the film holder in the direction shown.
Cover the scanner lid to start scanning as illustrated.
1. Double-click on the MiraScan 6 icon , to
activate MiraScan 6. (Figure 6)
2. The LED on the scanner will light up and it is ready to work.
Note: If the LED doesn't light, check if the USB cable is
Note: If the LED doesn't light, check if the USB cable is
Note: If the LED doesn't light, check if the USB cable is Note: If the LED doesn't light, check if the USB cable is
securely connected. If the LED still doesn't light,
securely connected. If the LED still doesn't light,
securely connected. If the LED still doesn't light, securely connected. If the LED still doesn't light, please contact your local dealer or BenQ customer
please contact your local dealer or BenQ customer
please contact your local dealer or BenQ customer please contact your local dealer or BenQ customer service department.
service department.
service department.service department.
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Locate the positive slide holder and using the built-in TMA:

Locate the positive slide holder and using the built-in TMA:
Locate the positive slide holder and using the built-in TMA:Locate the positive slide holder and using the built-in TMA:
Before using the built-in TMA, connect the adapter to your scanner as illustrated. Make sure the TMA is connected to the scanner.
Your scanner comes with a positive slide holder.
When scanning positive slides, open the scanner lid and insert the positive slide into the slide holder on the built­in TMA as illustrated.
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Make sure the slide is fixed to the holder and cover the scanner lid to start scanning as illustrated.
1. Double-click on the MiraScan 6 icon , to
activate MiraScan 6. (Figure 6)
2. The LED on the scanner will light up and it is ready to work.
Note: If the LED doesn't light, check if the USB cable is
Note: If the LED doesn't light, check if the USB cable is
Note: If the LED doesn't light, check if the USB cable is Note: If the LED doesn't light, check if the USB cable is
securely connected. If the LED still doesn't light,
securely connected. If the LED still doesn't light,
securely connected. If the LED still doesn't light, securely connected. If the LED still doesn't light, please contact your local dealer or BenQ customer
please contact your local dealer or BenQ customer
please contact your local dealer or BenQ customer please contact your local dealer or BenQ customer service department.
service department.
service department.service department.
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Scanning Positive Slides and Negative Films

Scanning Positive Slides

Before you start, make sure that the MiraScan 6 is activated and the LED on the scanner lights up
1. Insert the slide with the emulsion side facing down into the slide holder and make sure the position of the image is correct in order to let the scanner scan the correct image range.
2. Close the scanner lid and press "Preview" button on MiraScan 6 User Interface to start calibration.
3. Select the exact range of scan area and set the scan parameter, then press "Scan" button to activate the TMA and
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Scanning Negative Film

Scanning Negative Film
Scanning Negative FilmScanning Negative Film
Before you start, make sure that the MiraScan 6 is activated and the LED on the scanner lights up
Before you start, make sure that the MiraScan 6 is activated and the LED on the scanner lights up
Before you start, make sure that the MiraScan 6 is activated and the LED on the scanner lights upBefore you start, make sure that the MiraScan 6 is activated and the LED on the scanner lights up
1. Slide the film holder into the built-in TMA.
2. Insert the negative film with the emulsion side facing down into the film holder and position the image within the frame so the scanner can scan the correct image range.
3. Close the scanner lid and press "Preview" button on MiraScan 6 User Interface to start calibration.
4. Select the exact range of scan area and set the scan parameter, then press "Scan" button to activate the TMA and
start scanning the negative film.
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Film Adjust Function

Film Adjust Function
Film Adjust FunctionFilm Adjust Function
When scanning films, MiraScan 6 offers "Film Adjust" function as illustrated below. With this function, you are able to select a suitable scenario to adjust your film effect.
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Problems and Solutions

Problems and Solutions
Problems and SolutionsProblems and Solutions
Installation and uninstallation problems
Installation and uninstallation problems
Installation and uninstallation problemsInstallation and uninstallation problems

Installation Problems

Installation Problems
Installation ProblemsInstallation Problems
How to install Mirascan 6?
How to install Mirascan 6?
How to install Mirascan 6?How to install Mirascan 6?
First check the System requirements. When you first install the program, we recommend the following installation sequence:
Automatically: Put the CD into the CD-ROM drive, and follow every command or prompt in Autorun and the Setup guide.
Manually: If the automatic setup is not successful, try the following steps:
Step 1: If scanner and pc are connected, disconnect the scanner.
Step 1: If scanner and pc are connected, disconnect the scanner.
Step 1: If scanner and pc are connected, disconnect the scanner. Step 1: If scanner and pc are connected, disconnect the scanner.
Step 2: Install the scanner driver.
Step 2: Install the scanner driver.
Step 2: Install the scanner driver.Step 2: Install the scanner driver.
Step 3: Reboot the PC.
Step 3: Reboot the PC.
Step 3: Reboot the PC.Step 3: Reboot the PC.
Step 4: Plug the USB cable into the scanner and PC. Then plug the AC adapter of scanner.
Step 4: Plug the USB cable into the scanner and PC. Then plug the AC adapter of scanner.
Step 4: Plug the USB cable into the scanner and PC. Then plug the AC adapter of scanner.Step 4: Plug the USB cable into the scanner and PC. Then plug the AC adapter of scanner.
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Though I followed the above steps the installation was not successful. What should I do?
Though I followed the above steps the installation was not successful. What should I do?
Though I followed the above steps the installation was not successful. What should I do?Though I followed the above steps the installation was not successful. What should I do?
If all of the above actions fail, then there are five possibilities:
Causes Solution
There's something wrong with the Windows 95 system in your PC.
There is a hardware conflict. There is no solution unless you repair the hardware.
Former version error
Disk space error (insufficient)
RAM error (Too tiny RAM to run Setup)
During installation scanner was not found?
During installation scanner was not found?
During installation scanner was not found? During installation scanner was not found?
Please make sure to move the lock switch located at the bottom of the scanner. If you are sure the lock is already moved, check the scanner as follows:
Format the hard drive and install Windows 98. Windows 98 has much better compatibility to support USB.
Manually delete all files of the former version of Mirascan 6 and Keywords of "MiraScan" in the regedit file. Or setup your system again.
Clear the Disk or choose another Disk which has enough space. See System requirements.
Add RAM or appoint enough virtual RAM. See to System requirement.
• Power on the scanner.
• The white lamp inside the imaging carriage should come on.
• The imaging carriage moves forward a little and back.
• During the movement of the imaging carriage, the light indicator (green or red) at the front of the scanner blinks for
about 15 seconds.
• Then, the indicator should stay lit. If the indicator blinks periodically, then the scanner is out of order.
And: Is the USB port in your PC active? Windows supports USB, but please make sure to activate the USB ports from the BIOS. If "Universal serial bus controller" is shown under "Start -> Setting -> Control Panel -> System -> Device Manager", the scanner will be installed successfully.
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When the installation program asks to reboot, my computer does not respond.
The rebooting process during the Mirascan 6 Quick Install works with most computer systems. However, if you encounter any difficulty, simply reboot your system, and everything will return to normal. The files have already been copied to your hard drive and the installation is complete. Simply reboot and try scanning.
Can I setup Mirascan 6 in Windows NT?
No, Because Windows NT does not support USB. Please read System Requirements carefully before installation.
There's something wrong with my scanner after I have connected a USB CD-RW. What should I do?
If the problem happened after you set up the USB CD-RW, then an unknown software conflict may have happened. Try to disconnect the USB CD-RW and re-install the program.

Uninstallation Problems

How to uninstall Mirascan 6?
Follow this path: Start - > Settings -> Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs -> Setup/Uninstalltion -> "Mirascan 6" -> button of "Add/Remove" or double-click file of Uninstall in Mirascan 6's folder.
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Why can't I uninstall Mirascan 6?
Several possibilities:
Cause Solution
System error: You did not uninstall Mirascan 6 before you setup the operating system again. So in the new system, there's an error in regedit file.
The uninstallation file is corrupt.
The last uninstallation is unsuccessful.
Troubles in starting Mirascan 6
Why can’t I start up Mirascan 6?
As for our experience, we list out possible causes and solutions:
Cause Solution
Installation is blocked or bothered accidentally Uninstall it or delete all files manually, then reinstall it. File is destroyed Copy intact file or do as above Shortcut is changed Redefine shortcut's path Pirated software Purchase authorized software
Import the former system's regedit or delete all Mirascan 6 files manually.
Delete all files in the folder and "MiraScan" references in the regedit manually.
Delete "Mirascan 6" in Add&Remove Programs in the Control Panel. If it is impossible, use other system edition program such as Tweak Tools
Why the procedure to start Mirascan 6 is too slow?
RAM and virtual RAM are very important to image processing program, Mirascan 6 need large RAM to undertake complete image processing. It is better for you to equip the computer with more than 128MB RAM. We urge you to close other programs before open Mirascan 6, so that its speed will be fast.
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I've been using my scanner for a while with no problems, but recently something strange occurred and my system locked up. Now every time I try to acquire the scanner, I can't find it. Sometimes I get into Mirascan 6 and the crop box and the select box will not move.
Mirascan 6 stores your last settings in its resource file. If your computer locks up while you are using the scanner, it's possible for these settings to have been corrupted. Try holding down the Alt key when you Acquire Mirascan 6. This will reset the defaults in our software and you will be able to use it. If you still cannot get into your software, simply reload Mirascan 6 software from the original disk.
Why can’t I call Mirascan 6 in other programs such as Photoshop?
In other applications programs such as Photoshop, only TWAIN Mode of Mirascan 6 can be called. If it is the first time to run Mirascan 6 in application program, You must define TWAIN source.
Follow below steps to define source (take Photoshop as example): File - > Import -> Select TWAIN_32 Source -> in dialog box, to define Mirascan 6 as TWAIN source.
How to set scanner as one can be used by all users in Windows2000?
During the installation of the scanner driver, the installer will modify some system files, and only "Administrator" is authorized to do so in Windows 2000.
Please follow step to authorize all user to access the scanner:
• Click "Start -> Settings ->Control Panel -> System"
• Click "User Profiles -> Copy to"
• Click "Everyone -> OK"
Where do the files go, after finishing "Scan to file", "Scan to document"...?
After activating the "Scan to file", "Scan to web"..., operation, the files are sent to the appropriate application, such as Microsoft Word. But if something goes wrong during transfer, you can retrieve the files in a temporary folder: c:\win­dows\temp\. See File's default settings.
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Operation problems
Why can’t I set preview action under Auto Function?
If all check boxes in Auto Function Settings Dialog are unchecked, it will be disabled. You can check any of the boxes in that dialog to activate it.
Why the button of Auto-function doesn’t work?
If all of sub-items of it in Advanced settings are unchecked, it is disabled. To check any of them, button will work.
Why the buttons of "Add" and "Duplicate" in preview window don't work?
If frames' or jobs' number in preview window is more than 28, it will be disabled.
When I send E-mail with image scanned from Mirascan 6, it's too slow and no response. Why?
Considering to presently transiting speed in Internet, each e-mail should not exceed 1MB. And each image is better less than 300kb for E-mail . If the size of scanned image is too large, it will influence transiting speed. You can reduce its size through adjusting its resolution or format in Mirascan 6 or in other image processing programs before adding it to E-mail. Normally, 150dpi is good enough and JPG or GIF is very small compared with other formats. Even more, you can compress image with Winzip or others.
How to add a program to "Destination"?
You can drag-drop a short-cut in desktop into relative scan classes or define program's path in Settings Dialog.
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How to change Mirascan 6's default settings to meet my special demand?
Please carefully read references to change settings in How to make Settings in Button Mode and in Console Mode. And see to How to improve image's quality.
When I scanned material, its background would be scanned and printed. How to prevent?
• Crop the wanted scanning area in the preview window. The black background will not scanned.
• Place a white A4 paper and stick it on the inner side of the top cover of the scanner. Then the background color will
become white.
Why can’t I choose a scanning destination when Mirascan 6 TWAIN Mode is run in a certain image-processing application program?
In image-processing application program, when TWAIN Mode is called, there's no selection for scanning destination. You can just go on with it, the scanned image will be automatically sent to the application program.
Additional tips on improving image quality
How to enhance image's definition and verisimilitude?
As you know, resolution is used to measure an image's definition, but definition and size contradict each other. In order to enhance image definition and reduce file size, we recommend the following methods:
• Classify material into corresponding scanning type, such as color, line-art, reflective.
• Choose the smallest and efficient resolution.
• Choose the right scanning destination, such as file, web page, OCR.
• Use default settings unless you are an advanced user.
• Use pre-defined macros to optimize operation.
• Adjust image adequately.
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How to darken or brighten an image?
How to darken or brighten an image?
How to darken or brighten an image? How to darken or brighten an image?
You can simply adjust an image's brightness and contrast to reach the desired effect. For details see Brightness and Contrast.
How to enlarge or diminish image?
How to enlarge or diminish image?
How to enlarge or diminish image? How to enlarge or diminish image?
Do as follows:
Involved item
Involved item Enlarge
Involved itemInvolved item
Color more than 16 bits less than 16 bits or art-line. Resolution more than 300 dpi less than 150 dpi scaling scaled not scaled Crop area full area only desired area file format BMP JPG or GIF compress uncompressed Winzip or others
How to change the color balance?
How to change the color balance?
How to change the color balance?How to change the color balance?
You can adjust the color balance (red/blue/green) in Hue and Saturation, Color Balance and Level Tabs (click hyper­links to see more).
Enlarge Diminish
EnlargeEnlarge
Diminish
DiminishDiminish
How to rotate image?
How to rotate image?
How to rotate image?How to rotate image?
You can click in the Preview window to rotate an image clockwise or counterclockwise .
How to apply advanced skills?
How to apply advanced skills?
How to apply advanced skills?How to apply advanced skills?
Please carefully read the chapters about Image adjustment and Settings, because they are quite complicated.
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Service Information

Service Information
Service InformationService Information
Techn i c a l sup p o r t
Techn i c a l sup p o r t
Techn i c a l sup p o r tTec h ni cal s u p port
If you encountered problems using Mirascan 6 and the scanner, please send an E-mail (containing detailed descrip­tions of the problem you came upon, the hardware and software environment of your system) to the following addresses:
For free driver program updates, product information and news release, please visit the following web address:
Re-packing directions
Re-packing directions
Re-packing directionsRe-packing directions
To avoid unpredictable damages during transportation, before you send the scanner for repair, please follow these guidelines when repacking your scanner:
• Lock the scanner: side the scanner lock to the lock position before you put the scanner in the box.
http://Support.BenQ.com
http://Support.BenQ.com
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• Use the original shipping carton and packing materials for repacking.
• Send only the product and other hardware required to complete the repair.
• Enclose a document describing the problems you encountered.
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Appendix

Copyright
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This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, this company reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of this company to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON USING YOUR SCANNER
Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner and related accessories.
Unplug the scanner from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Do not use scanner near water.
Do not place scanner on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The scanner may fall, causing serious damage to the scanner.
Openings in the scanner are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the scanner and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the
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scanner on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This scanner should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
The scanner should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate the scanner where persons will walk on the cord.
If an extension cord is used with the scanner, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all prod­ucts plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.
Never push objects of any kind into the scanner through cabinet openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the scanner.
Do not attempt to service the scanner yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following condi­tions:
• When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed
• If liquid has been spilled into the product
• If the scanner has been exposed to rain or water
• If the scanner does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.
• If the scanner has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged
• If the scanner exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
• Use only the power cord or power adapter which is of the same type as the one originally included with the scanner.
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