Canon FS2700F, FS2710, FS2720U User Manual

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CanoCraft FS 3.6

for CanoScan FS2710/CanoScan 2700F Film Scanner

Users Guide

Two Ways to Learn About CanoCraft FS 3.6

• Quick Start Jump right into scanning

•Steps 1-3 Methodical approach

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How to Make Best Use of the Manuals

When you open the box

Printed Manual

Describes operating procedure from set up and software installation to scanning and confirmation of operation. Please read before using the scanner for the first time.

After reading this guide and scanner is set up and ready for use.

When using

Windows version.

Electronic Manual

CanoCraft FS

Users Guide

Detailed information on how to use CanoCraft FS.

After you have read this book and mastered the use of CanoCraft FS

CanoScan FS2710

Getting Started

Electronic Manual

Detailed information on the scanner and the CD-ROM.

Tells you how to get the best scanning results.

Electronic Manual

This Guide

Detailed information on how to use Plug-in module FS.

When using the accompanying application software.

Detailed information on care of the scanner and handling the accompanying CD-ROM.

CanoScan FS2710

Product Guide

When using

Macintosh version.

Plug-in module FS

Users Guide

After you have read this book and mastered the use of Plugin module FS

Electronic Manuals

Manual for Each Application Software

Tells you how to use Adobe Photoshop LE, Presto! PhotoAlbum LE and Presto! Mr. Photo.

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How to Use the Users Guide

This guide is the instruction manual for CanoCraft FS 3.6 scanning application software for use with Canon film scanners. In addition to functioning as a standalone application program on the Windows platform, CanoCraft FS also serves as a TWAIN driver in TWAIN-compliant application programs. With the exception of program starting and file saving, the basic procedures for using CanoCraft FS as a stand-alone program and TWAIN driver are virtually the same. This guide, therefore, illustrates the procedures using CanoCraft FS as a stand-alone application. To use the program as a TWAIN driver from within other applications, please supplement this guide with the Windows instruction manual and the guides accompanying your TWAIN-compliant applications.

How to Use this Guide

Quick Start

A digest of the complete CanoCraft FS operating procedures. Those who wish to jump into scanning should read this section.

Step 1 Basic Procedures

An explanation of how to install CanoCraft FS and the various program window names and functions. Be sure to read this section.

Step 2 Scanning

A step-by-step explanation of the scanning process. Be sure to read this section.

Step 3 Adjusting Images

An explanation of how to adjust color balance and brightness. Read this section as required.

Other Functions

An explanation of CanoCraft FS’s preference, printer and fax settings. Read this section as required.

Editing

An explanation of CanoCraft FS’s image editing functions. Read this section as required.

CanoCraft FS Copy

An explanation of how to use CanoCraft FS Copy. Read this section as required.

Appendices

Look to this section for troubleshooting tips, instructions on how to adjust CanoCraft FS settings, a glossary and an index. Read this section as required.

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CanoCraft FS Features................................................................................9

Quick Start <Jump Right into Scanning>

Quick Start <Jump Right into Scanning>................................................11

Step 1 Basic Procedures

Installing CanoCraft FS ............................................................................15

Installing CanoCraft FS........................................................................................ 15

Precautions When Connecting the Scanner to a Windows® 95 Computer .... 16

Starting and Closing CanoCraft FS ..........................................................18

Starting CanoCraft FS from the Windows Desktop .......................................... 18

Starting CanoCraft FS from Photoshop (TWAIN- Compliant Application) ...... 19

Closing CanoCraft FS ........................................................................................... 19

Program Window Names and Functions ................................................20

CanoCraft FS Program Window ......................................................................... 20

CanoCraft FS Copy Program Window ................................................................ 21

Settings Display Area Pop-Up Menu .................................................................. 22

CanoCraft FS Menu Commands ..............................................................23

Menu Bar Pull-Down Menus............................................................................... 23

How to Find Out More About a Procedure You Don't Understand......25

Step 2 Scanning

Scanning Procedures................................................................................27

Selecting the Film Type ............................................................................29

Selecting the Image Type ........................................................................30

Determining the Image Format ......................................................................... 31

Selecting Resolution and Magnification Settings ..................................32

About Resolution and Magnification ................................................................ 32

Selecting a Scan Resolution Setting ................................................................... 33

Selecting an Output Resolution Setting ............................................................ 34

Procedures for Setting the Output Resolution ................................................. 35

Determining the Input and Output Resolution and Output Magnification ... 36

Previewing................................................................................................37

Zooming an Image for Verification ............................................................... 38

Rotating the Image to Change Its Orientation............................................. 39

Rotate/Flip Dialog ........................................................................................... 39

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Adjusting Brightness and Coloring .........................................................40

Selecting the Scan Area ...........................................................................41

Selecting the Scan Area ...................................................................................... 41

Changing the Scan Area Selection ..................................................................... 42

Unlocked State .......................................................................................... 42

Locked State .............................................................................................. 43

Fixing the Aspect Ratio ....................................................................................... 45

Aspect Ratio Dialog ........................................................................................ 45

Final Scan and Saving ..............................................................................46

Step 3 Adjusting Images

To Obtain Better Images..........................................................................50

Image Adjustment Commands ................................................................52

Changing the Adjustment Mode ............................................................54

Adjusting Brightness and Coloring (Easy Mode)....................................55

Brightness Tab ..................................................................................................... 55

Coloring Tab ........................................................................................................ 56

Adjusting Highlights and Shadows (Easy Mode)....................................57

Adjusting a Histogram (Expert Mode) ....................................................58

How to Interpret a Histogram ....................................................................... 59

How to Adjust a Histogram ........................................................................... 59

Adjusting Brightness/Contrast (Expert Mode)........................................61

Adjusting Brightness....................................................................................... 62

Adjusting Contrast .......................................................................................... 62

Adjusting Gamma Values (Expert Mode) ...............................................63

Setting the Gamma Value Correctly .............................................................. 64

Adjusting a Tone Curve (Expert Mode)...................................................65

How to Interpret the Tone Curve .................................................................. 66

Adjusting a Tone Curve .................................................................................. 66

Adjusting the Color Balance (Expert Mode)...........................................67

Adjusting Threshold Settings (Easy/Expert Mode) .................................69

Adjusting the Exposure Settings .............................................................70

Adjusting the Focus .................................................................................72

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Other Functions

CanoCraft FS Preference Settings ...........................................................74

Resetting Default Settings.......................................................................76

Default Categories and Settings .................................................................... 76

Printing .....................................................................................................77

Printer Setup ............................................................................................78

Sending a Fax ...........................................................................................79

Fax Setup ..................................................................................................80

Selecting the Scanner ..............................................................................81

Scanner Self-Test ......................................................................................82

Viewing Version Data ..............................................................................83

Editing

Copying to the Clipboard ........................................................................85

Copying an Image ........................................................................................... 85

Clearing the Clipboard ................................................................................... 85

Redoing an Edit........................................................................................86

Undoing the Previous Action ......................................................................... 86

Redoing an Action After the Undo Command ............................................. 86

Undo All .......................................................................................................... 86

Adjusting an Image..................................................................................87

Sharpening an Image ..................................................................................... 87

Blurring an Image ........................................................................................... 88

Removing Noise .............................................................................................. 89

Inverting an Image ......................................................................................... 90

Formatting an Image ...............................................................................91

Find the Edges................................................................................................. 91

Find Lines......................................................................................................... 92

Pixelate ............................................................................................................ 93

Posterize .......................................................................................................... 94

Low Relief........................................................................................................ 95

Halftone .......................................................................................................... 96

Editing a Saved File..................................................................................97

Procedures for Loading a Saved File ............................................................. 97

Saving a File After Editing ............................................................................. 98

Deleting a File after Editing........................................................................... 99

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Copying with CanoCraft FS Copy

Displaying the Copy Window ................................................................101

Procedures for Opening CanoCraft FS Copy ............................................... 101

Copying ..................................................................................................102

Copying Procedures ...................................................................................... 102

Adjusting CanoCraft FS Copy Settings ..................................................107

Changing the Printer Settings .......................................................................... 107

Changing the Scanner Settings ........................................................................ 108

Scan Resolution ............................................................................................. 109

Film Type ....................................................................................................... 109

Exposure ........................................................................................................ 109

Focus .............................................................................................................. 109

Adjust (Alt + A) ............................................................................................. 110

Preferences .................................................................................................... 110

Version Information ..................................................................................... 110

Appendices

Troubleshooting .....................................................................................112

Problems with Software Installation ........................................................... 112

Problems Starting Software Programs ........................................................ 113

Problems with Scanning ............................................................................... 114

Image Quality Problems ............................................................................... 116

Problems Saving Images ............................................................................... 117

Problems with Printing................................................................................. 117

Uninstalling CanoCraft FS......................................................................118

Configuring CanoCraft FS......................................................................120

CanoCraft FS Automatic Configuration ...................................................... 120

CanoCraft FS Configuration ......................................................................... 121

List of Film Types ....................................................................................124

Glossary ..................................................................................................126

Index .......................................................................................................130

Customer Support Help Desk ................................................................133

Trademarks

• Adobe® and Acrobat® are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

• IBM, IBM PC/AT Series are trademarks of International Business Machines Corp., USA.

• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• All other brand names and product names used in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Conventions Used in this Guide

The following symbols are used throughout the guide to indicate important information.

• This symbol indicates precautions or limitations you need to know.

Ensure that you read all Important Notes to avoid errors.

• This symbol indicates supplementary information. Reading these notes is

recommended.

Names and Examples

CanoCraft FS 3.6 is generally referred to as CanoCraft FS in this guide. Although CanoCraft FS 3.6 is compatible with Windows

4.0, the screen-capture examples in this guide are taken from Windows® 95. References to Windows in this guide apply to all three versions above.

CanoCraft FS 3.6 may be used to operate CanoScan 2700F and CanoScan FS2710 film scanners. This guide presents the operating procedures using the CanoScan FS2710 as the primary example.

Button and Menu Conventions in the Text

• Buttons that appear in application windows are enclosed with a [ ] mark.

Example

95, Windows® 98 and Windows NT

Click [File] and select [Preview] or click the [Preview] button.

• Menu items are enclosed in square brackets [ ].

Example

Click the [Image Type] submenu and select [24bit Color]

• Screen messages are also enclosed in square brackets [ ].

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CanoCraft FS Features

• Scanning Software that Can Perform Image Processing

Scanning Software that Can Perform Image Processing CanoCraft FS is a scanning application that works with CanoScan FS2710 and CanoScan 2700F film scanners on the Windows 95/98 and Windows NT 4.0 platforms. Equipped with a broad array of image retouching functions in addition to its scanning and output features, the program also serves as a 32-bit TWAIN Driver that can be called from TWAIN-compliant applications.

• Simple User Interface

Set the parameters, preview the image, make a few adjustments if required and save the file: these four actions are simple to perform with the user-friendly program window. Perform essential functions using your choice of buttons, pulldown menus, pop-up menus or keyboard shortcuts.

• Large, Easy-to-Read Preview Window

Priority has been placed on making it easy to examine scans by maximizing the size of the preview window. Preview window sizes vary according to the monitor resolution and type of film being scanned.

• Canon ColorGear™ Color Management System

The proprietary Canon ColorGear color management system produces consistent results from input and output devices, reducing the need for time-consuming manual color correction.

• Help with How to Use the Program is Always at Hand

Need assistance with a scanning command? Click on the [?] mark in each window or dialog. Context-sensitive Help topics display on the screen. Select a topic or perform a key-word search to find your answer.

• Includes CanoCraft FS Copy Software

CanoCraft FS Copy works with your scanner and printer to instantly turn into an easy-to-use copier. The CanoCraft FS suite of programs includes CanoCraft FS Copy, which enables you to readily output the images that you scan directly to your printer.

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Quick Start

Jump Right into Scanning

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Quick Start <Jump Right into Scanning>

This section briefly introduces CanoCraft FS to get you started scanning.

• The procedures introduced in the Quick Start section are for CanoCraft FS

as a stand-alone application (rather than a TWAIN driver).

• If you require more information about a procedure, consult the pages

noted in the margin.

• Starting CanoCraft FS as a TWAIN driver from TWAIN-compliant

applications, such as Photoshop LE, requires modification of the procedures discussed in this section.

1. Install CanoCraft FS p. 15

Place the software CD-ROM from your CanoScan FS2710/2700F package into the CD-ROM drive. CD will auto-run and installation menu appears. Click [Install/Uninstall Software] from the menu and install CanoCraft FS.

• If you have an old version of CanoCraft FS, version 3.1 or 3.5, ensure that

you delete (uninstall) it before you install version 3.6.

2. Start CanoCraft FS p. 18

Double-click the [CanoCraft FS] icon in the [CanoCraft FS] folder or click the [Start] button on the Windows taskbar and select [Programs], [Canon CanoCraft FS] and [CanoCraft FS] in succession. The program window will display.

3. Select a Scanning Method pp. 27-36

Click the [Settings] button, click the [Settings] menu or right-click the settings display area to select the image type and output resolution.

4. Insert the film. Electronic Manual

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Quick Start

5. Preview Scan p. 37

Click the [Preview] button or click the [File] menu and select [Preview].

A progress bar will display and the preview scan will begin. Once the scan is complete, the preview image will display in the preview window.

Progress Bar

The scan’s progress is indicated by the length of the bar and a percentage figure. To stop the preview scan, click the [Cancel] button.

6. Adjust the Brightness and Coloring pp. 50-72

Click the [Adjust] button or click the [Image] menu and select [Adjust]. Adjust the shadows and highlights or coloring of the image (easy mode). In expert mode, the image’s brightness and coloring can be revised by adjusting gamma values, tone curve or the histogram.

Easy Mode

Expert Mode

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Quick Start

7. Specify the Scan Area p. 41

Click and drag the mouse cursor over the area of the preview scan that you wish to include in the final image.

8. Scan and Save p. 46

Click the [Save] button or click the [File] menu and select [Save] to open the Save dialog. Specify the destination and name for the scanned image. The selected scan area will be scanned with the specified brightness and coloring adjustments and saved to a file. During the scan, a bar indicates the progress of the procedure.

9. Print p. 77

Click the [File] menu and select [Print] to output the scan results to a printer.

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Step 1

Basic Procedures

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Step 1 • Basic Procedures

Installing CanoCraft FS

After you have finished attaching the CanoScan FS2710 or 2700F film scanner to your computer, install the CanoCraft FS program with the following procedures.

Turn the scanner and computer power on in that order.

Place the software CD-ROM that accompanied the scanner into the computer drive.

Click the [Install/Uninstall Software] option in the CD-ROM menu and select [Canon CanoCraft FS] and [CanoCraft FS] in succession.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the remaining steps.

Minimum computer system requirements for installing CanoCraft FS:

CPU: Windows® 95 486 or higher

Windows Windows

Hard Disk: 50 MB or more Main Memory (RAM): Windows® 95 16 MB or more

Windows

Display: Other: CD-ROM drive

•

If you are using an old version of CanoCraft FS, version 3.1 or 3.5, ensure that you delete (uninstall) it before you install version 3.6. (p. 118)

• Confirm that the scanner is correctly attached to the computer and always turn

on the scanner and computer in that order before starting Windows.

•

At least 50 megabytes of free space are required on the disk to which the program is being installed (5 megabytes for the application program and 45 megabytes for image files).

•

CanoCraft FS 3.6 is for exclusive use with CanoScan FS2710/2700F film scanners. This program is not compatible with other Canon flatbed or sheet-fed scanners.

256 colors or more

98 MMX Pentium or higher

NT Pentium or Higher

98 32 MB or more

NT 24 MB or more

(32 MB or more recommended)

(64 MB or more recommended)

(40 MB or more recommended) (65,000 or more recommended)

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Step 1 • Basic Procedures

Precautions When Connecting the Scanner to a Windows® 95 Computer

A driver installation dialog will display the first time you attach your scanner to a computer, turn on its power and start Windows. The contents of the dialog will vary according to your version of Windows® 95. You can check the Windows® 95 version in the System Properties dialog. Open the control panel, double-click the [System] icon and select the [General] tab.

This area will show the version number. Versions

4.00.950 and 4.00.950 A are old versions. Version 4.00.950B is the new version.

General Tab, System Properties Dialog

If yours is an old version of Windows® 95, select [Choose from the list] and click the [OK] button. In the next window that displays, select [Unsupported device] and click the [OK] button.

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Step 1 • Basic Procedures

If your is the new version of Windows® 95, click the [Next] button without inserting anything into the drive. In the next window that displays, click the [Finish] button.

After you start Windows® 95, the scanner will display under the [Other Device] category. This is not a problem because CanoCraft FS is equipped with its own specialized driver for Canon film scanners.

• If the following message displays during installation, there is insufficient

free space on the hard disk to install CanoCraft FS.

• Delete files off the disk to free sufficient space or change the drive setting

to one with sufficient free space. (see previous page)

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Step 1 • Basic Procedures

Starting and Closing CanoCraft FS

CanoCraft FS can be started from the Windows desktop or from within a TWAINcompliant applications as Photoshop LE.

Starting CanoCraft FS from the Windows Desktop

Plug in the scanner, turn on your computer and start Windows.

• Ensure that you turn the scanner power on before starting Windows. The

scanner cannot be operated with CanoCraft FS if the scanner power is off when Windows is started.

Double-click the [CanoCraft FS] icon in the [CanoCraft FS] folder or click the [Start] button on the Windows taskbar and select [Programs], [Canon CanoCraft FS] and [CanoCraft FS] in succession.

Double-click the CanoCraft FS icon in the CanoCraft FS folder

Click the Windows [Start] button and select [Programs], [Canon CanoCraft FS] and [CanoCraft FS]

• The size of the program window will vary with the resolution of your

monitor. The program window cannot be resized.

CanoCraft FS Program Window

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Starting CanoCraft FS from Photoshop (TWAIN- Compliant Application)

Turn on the computer and start Photoshop (TWAIN-compliant application).

Select [File], [Import], [Select TWAIN Source] and [CanoScan FS2710].

Start CanoCraft FS by clicking [File], [Import] and [TWAIN...].

Adobe Photoshop 4.0 Example

Step 1 • Basic Procedures

• Select TWAIN 32 if TWAIN 16 also displays in the menu. (TWAIN 16 is

intended for use with Windows 3.1 and is incompatible with CanoCraft FS.)

• Please refer to the instruction manual accompanying each program for the

detailed procedures for summoning CanoCraft FS from TWAIN-compliant applications.

Closing CanoCraft FS

To exit CanoCraft FS, click the close box in the window’s upper right or click the [File] menu and select [Exit].

CanoCraft FS Program Window

You can exit by right-clicking the title bar and selecting [Exit] from the pull-down menu.

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Step 1 • Basic Procedures

Program Window Names and Functions

CanoCraft FS Program Window

Title Bar

Displays the window name. Click and drag this bar to move the window on the Windows desktop.

Menu Bar

All CanoCraft FS commands can be accessed from these pull-down menus.

Pull-Down Menu

Options with an arrow contain further submenus.

Settings Button

Displays a pull-down menu of scan settings, such as image type and output resolution.

Preview Button

Performs the preview scan and displays the results in the preview window.

Adjust Button

Displays color correction dialogs, such as the coloring and brightness adjustments in easy mode, and the histogram and tone curve dialogs in expert mode.

p. 23

Submenu

pp. 29-36

p. 37

pp. 55-69

Output Magnification/Scan Resolution

pp. 32-36

Sets and displays the output magnification and scan resolution. [%] selects and displays the output magnification and [DPI] the scan resolution.

Lock Button

Locks the output size and file size.

Output Size

Displays the width and height of the output image in inches, millimeters or pixels.

Close Box

Closes

p. 42

Preview Window

Displays the preview image. Use it to specify the scan area and view the results of image processing.

CanoCraft FS.

p. 43

p. 19

Save Button

Scans the film and saves the image as a file in the specified location. This button is labeled [Scan] when CanoCraft FS is used within a TWAIN-compliant application.

Settings Display Area

Shows and sets various settings, such as the image type, scan resolution, output resolution, output magnification, the film type and ColorGear settings. Also displays the image file size and the remaining free space on the specified save disk.

p. 46

p. 22

Rotate/Flip Button

Rotate or flip an image.

Eject Button

Returns the film to the eject position.

RGB Values

Displays the pre- and postadjustment RGB values of the area immediately beneath the mouse cursor.

Zoom In Button p. 38

Expands the selected area to fill the preview window.

Zoom Out Button

Contracts the selected area to the size prior to zooming.

Zoom Reset Button

Returns a zoomed image to the original preview size.

Help Button

Displays Help topics for CanoCraft FS.

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p. 38

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CanoCraft FS Copy Program Window

Step 1 • Basic Procedures

Image Type Button p. 104

Select a copying method: color and grayscale. Color button is available only with the printer setting set to a color printer.

Brightness Slide Bar

p. 105

Adjusts the copy density. The value displays to its right and will accept direct input.

Printer Setup Button

Displays the printer setup dialog.

Scanner Setup Button

Sets the scan resolution, file type, color balance, focus and ColorGear settings.

Printer Selection Button

Specifies the name of the currently connected printer.

p. 107

p. 108

p. 107

Title Bar

Displays the window name. Click and drag this bar to move the window on the Windows desktop.

Film Type Selection Button

Select either 35 mm or IX240 film to match the film in use.

Close Box

Closes CanoCraft FS Copy.

Negative/Positive Film Selection Button

Select either negative or positive to match the film in use.

10-Key Numeric Keypad

Sets the number of copies.

Stop Button

Halts copying.

Help Button

Displays Help topics for CanoCraft FS Copy.

Start Button

Starts copying.

p. 106

p. 105

Scanner Selection Button

Select the scanner model in use.

Paper Size Selection Button

Select the size of paper to be output on the printer.

Reset Button

Resets the number of copies to one.

Copy Number Display

Displays the number of copies currently specified. Numbers can be input directly.

• Ensure that the scanner and printer power is turned on before starting

Windows and CanoCraft FS Copy.

• CanoCraft FS Copy and CanoCraft FS cannot be run simultaneously.

• Color options in the image type panel are only available when a color

printer is specified in the printer selection field.

p. 105

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Step 1 • Basic Procedures

Settings Display Area Pop-Up Menu

Right-clicking on the settings display area summons a pop-up menu, which can be used to change the adjustable settings.

Image Type p. 30

The scanning mode can be set to black and white, 8-bit grayscale or 24-bit colour. If CanoCraft FS is started as a TWAIN driver from a TWAIN-compliant application, it can also be set to 12-bit grayscale or 36-bit colour. (This setting can also be adjusted with the Settings button.)

Scan Resolution p. 33

The scan resolution can be set to either 340, 680, 1360, or 2720 dpi. Adjusting the magnification setting allows custom resolution settings. (This setting can also be adjusted in the display box at the top of the preview window.)

Output Resolution p. 34

The output resolution settings can be selected from a list. Selecting [Display Dialog] enables items to be edited, added or deleted. (Items can also be edited, added or deleted via the [Settings] button or by clicking the [Settings] menu and selecting [Output Resolution].

Magnification p. 35

The output magnification can be set to either 50%,

100%, 200%, 400% or 800%.

magnification value in the display box at the top of the program window also allows custom magnification values. (It can also be adjusted with the output resolution setting at the top of the preview window.)

Adjusting the output

Film Type p. 29

You can select between 35 mm color negatives/color positives/monochrome negatives or IX240 color negatives/ color positives/monochrome negatives. Set this with the [Settings] button or the [Film Type] option on the Settings pull-down menu.

Color Matching p. 75

The ColorGear color management system can be turned on or off. A check mark indicates it is on, no check mark indicates off. Click to toggle between modes. (This setting can also be set with the Preferences dialog.

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Step 1 • Basic Procedures

CanoCraft FS Menu Commands

Menu Bar Pull-Down Menus

All CanoCraft FS commands can be accessed from the pull-down menus on the menu bar.

Menu Bar

File (F)

Opens an existing file for display in the preview window Closes the image in the preview window Performs a preview scan Performs a scan Saves the scanned image Saves the file under a different name Sets facsimile transmission settings, such as document size, number of copies and resolution Sends the scanned image as a fax Sets printer settings, such as document size, coloring and printing method Prints the scanned image (shortcut key: Ctrl+P) Closes CanoCraft FS (shortcut key: Ctrl+Q)

Edit (E)

Settings (S)

Reverses the last action (shortcut key: Ctrl+Z) Restores a reversed action (shortcut key: Ctrl+Y) Reverses all actions Copies the selection to the clipboard (shortcut key: Ctrl+C) Deletes the clipboard contents

Sets the film type Sets the scanning mode Sets, adds and deletes output resolution settings (shortcut key: Ctrl+R) Changes the scan speed and adjusts the exposure setting Sets the autofocus/manual focus setting Sets the preferences for automated functions when scanning or exiting Resets settings to the factory defaults (The same menu can be displayed by clicking the [Settings] button.)

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Image (I)

Effect (E)

Step 1 • Basic Procedures

Selects the easy mode for adjusting color Select the expert mode for adjusting color Displays the color balance dialog (shortcut key: Alt+A Rotates the scanned image Fixes the aspect ratio (ratio of height to width) when selecting the scan area

Sharpens the image Softens the image Deletes noise from the image Inverts the colors of the image Finds the edges of the image Finds the vertical and horizontal lines of the image Pixelates the image Posterizes the image Embosses the image Converts the image to halftones

Device

Help (H)

Sets the scanner model (in a multiple scanner configuration) Performs a self-test of the scanner Checks the scanner version and SCSI ID

Displays an alphabetical list of Help topics (shortcut key: F1) Displays the key-word search tab Displays CanoCraft FS version information

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Step 1 • Basic Procedures

How to Find Out More About a Procedure You Don't Understand

CanoCraft FS is equipped with a context-sensitive Help function that teaches procedures on-screen. If you do not understand a procedure while running CanoCraft FS, click the Help button You can also click on the Help menu to display topics or index tabs, which explain procedures and terminology and how to use the Help function.

Help Pull-Down Menu

. Instructions will display in the Help window.

Help Button

Help Window

Help Button

Help Pull-Down Menu

Contents and Index Tabs

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Scanning

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Step 2 • Scanning

Scanning Procedures

Although scanning procedures vary according to the image type (color, grayscale or black and white), the basic procedures are the same. Read the following procedures as a guideline for scanning.

Set the film type. p. 29

Select a film type that matches the film in use from among the following options: 35 mm color negatives/color positives/monochrome negatives or IX240 color negatives/color positives/monochrome negatives.

Set the image type. p. 30

For colour images, select [24-bit colour]. For grayscale images, select [8-bit grayscale]. For black and white images, select [Black and White]. If CanoCraft FS has been started as a TWAIN driver from within a TWAINcompliant application program, you can also [36-bit colour] for colour images and [12-bit grayscale] for grayscale images.

Determine the image size and resolution. pp. 32-36

Set the scan resolution, output resolution and magnification to suit your requirements for the printing size and monitor size of the image.

Insert the film.

(Refer to the Quick Start Guide or electronic manual.)

Initiate the preview scan. p. 37

Start off by previewing the image before initiating the final scan.

Adjust the color balance, halftone pattern or threshold values. p. 40

If the preview image did not reproduce as well as expected, adjust the coloring and brightness of a color image, or the shadows and highlights of a grayscale image, or the threshold of a black and white image.

Select the area of the image to be included in the final scan. p. 41

If you wish to crop the image, select the scan area by dragging the mouse cursor.

Save (scan) the image. p. 46

When CanoCraft FS is started from within Photoshop, the scanned image cannot be saved. To save, close CanoCraft FS and save the file using the save function in Photoshop.

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Step 2 • Scanning

• 24-bit color and 36-bit color images are expressed in varying values of each

color: red, green and blue (RGB). 24-bit color images are expressed in 256 colors per RGB channel. 36-bit color images use 4096 colors. Use the 24-bit color setting for most images unless you require particularly fine color definition.

• Grayscale images are expressed in black, white or varying tones of gray. 8-

bit grayscale images are expressed in 256 tones. 12-bit grayscale images use 4096 tones.

• Black and white images are expressed in just two colors, white or black. The

threshold value determines the brightness value at which a particular pixel is set to black or white.

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Selecting the Film Type

It is important to select the correct film type in the film type settings menu to obtain the correct color balance in the scanned image.

Click the [Settings] button or [Settings] menu and [Film Type]

Right-click the settings display area.

Position the mouse cursor over an option and click to select it. The menu will close and the new selection will appear in the settings display area.

submenu.

Select from these options for 35 mm film. For mounted slides, select the 35 mm color positive setting.

Select from these options for IX240 film.

A check mark will appear beside the current selection in this menu.

• If you are scanning several films of the same type consecutively, this setting

need only be set the first time.

• If the setting is saved, it can be used thereafter until it is changed.

• The current setting is displayed in the settings display area on the control

panel.

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Selecting the Image Type

The image type setting is used to select between 24bit color, grayscale or black and white. Select an image type from the settings menu most suited to the type of film and the way in which it will be used.

Right-click the settings display area

Click the [Settings] button or click the [Settings] menu and select [Image Type].

Position the mouse cursor over an option and click to select it. The menu will close and the new selection will appear in the settings display area.

Scans at 8-bits per RGB channel. Use this setting for standard color images. Scans at 12-bits per RGB channel when CanoCraft FS is started as a TWAIN

driver from a TWAIN-compliant application. Use this setting for high-resolution color images.

Scans with 8-bit grayscale reproduction. Use this setting for standard grayscale images.

Scans with 12-bit grayscale reproduction when CanoCraft FS is started as a TWAIN driver from a TWAIN-compliant application. Use this setting when high-resolution grayscale images are required.

Scans with black and white, two-color reproduction.

A check mark will appear beside the selected setting.

• The color image type setting cannot be selected when the film type is set to

monochrome film.

• At 2720 dpi, 35 mm color film scanned at the 36-bit color setting yields a file

approximately 58 megabytes. At the 24-bit color setting, it is approximately 29 megabytes; at the 12-bit grayscale setting, 19.6 megabytes; at the 8-bit grayscale setting, 9.8 megabytes; and at the black and white setting, 1.2 megabytes.

• The 12-bit grayscale and 36-bit color settings are not available with the

CanoScan 2700F model.

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Determining the Image Format

The following five image types are available. Select the one best suited to the film type and the intended use of the image.

24-Bit Color: The image is expressed in 256 colors (8 bits) per RGB channel.

Select this setting to scan standard color films.

36-Bit Color: The image is expressed in 4096 colors (12 bits) per RGB channel. (FS 2710 only)

8-Bit Grayscale: The image is expressed in 256 tones (black, white and 254 gray

12-Bit Grayscale: The image is expressed in 4096 tones (black,

(FS 2710 only)

Select this setting for color films that require particularly high definition.

shades). Select this setting for black and white films or when monochrome images are required from color films.

white and 4094 gray shades). Select this setting when particularly high definition grayscale images are required.

Black and White: Images are expressed in two colors only, black

and white. The threshold value determines the brightness value at which a particular pixel is set to black or white.

• Attempting to scan images in the 12-bit grayscale or 36-bit color scanning

modes in application programs not compatible with these modes may cause the programs to “hang.” Before attempting these modes, please confirm that your application program is compatible. Photoshop 4.0 and later versions are compatible (Photoshop LE is also compatible).

• Images scanned in 36-bit color with versions of Photoshop compatible with

36-bit color become 16-bit channel mode images.

• The 12-bit grayscale and 36-bit color scanning modes are not available

when CanoCraft FS 3.6 is used as a stand-alone application or when the CanoScan 2700F film scanner is used.

• The 24-bit color and 36-bit color scanning modes are not available when the

film type is set to monochrome.

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Step 2 • Scanning

Selecting Resolution and Magnification Settings

About Resolution and Magnification

The scanner reads the images on a film as a collection of dots that are assigned values for brightness and tone. The density of these dots is referred to as the resolution, and the resolution at which a film is scanned is called the scan resolution.

The scan resolution should not be confused with the output resolution, which determines the appearance of an image on a monitor or when output to a printer.

The ratio of the scan resolution to the output resolution is called the output magnification. When both the scan and output resolution are the same, the scanned image size and the output are the same size. When the output resolution is lower than the scan resolution, the image is magnified, and when it is higher, the image is reduced.

Output Resolution = 180 dpi Output Magnification = 200%

6“

12”

8”

4”

Scan Resolution = 360 dpi

Output Resolution = 720 dpi Output Magnification = 50%

3”

2”

Why does the image size change with the magnification? Let us answer with an example having the output resolution set to printer (720 dpi). If you set the scan resolution to 360 dpi (a magnification factor of 50%), the image will shrink because only 360 dots are scanned per inch while 720 are required to match the specification for the output resolution. The image size changes because the density has been increased without a corresponding increase in the number of scanned dots.

Image size = 10” x 10”

Scanned at 360 dpi

Output resolution changed to 720 dpi Output magnification = 50%

Image size = 5” x 5”

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Selecting a Scan Resolution Setting

The higher the scan resolution, the finer the result, the lower, the more coarse. Select the resolution that best suits your use of the scanned image.

Select a setting by right-clicking the settings display area, positioning the mouse over an option and clicking it. When the menu disappears, the new value will appear in the settings display area.

The current selection will have a check mark beside it

Right-click the settings display area

Select the [Custom] option to display the Custom Resolution Setting dialog. Input values to set the desired scan resolution

To change the setting with the output magnification box at the top of the preview window, set the units to [DPI] and click the up or down arrows or input a value directly into the box.

Enter a value directly in this box

Click here to set the units to DPI

Raises the resolution

Lowers the resolution

Data Volume Varies with Scan Resolution

As with magnification, the higher the scan resolution, the larger the resulting image file. If the file size is too large, it can slow processing and may overload your computer’s memory resources. To illustrate the difference in file size, we show the results of a 35 mm film scanned in 24-bit color mode at the respective scan resolutions.

35mm film

463KB

116KB

170dpi 340dpi 1360dpi 2720dpi

* These numbers are approximate and may differ from actual results.

1.8MB

680dpi

29.5MB

7.3MB

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Selecting an Output Resolution Setting

Select an output resolution setting that matches your printer and the purpose of the scanned image. Select a setting by right-clicking the settings display area, highlighting an option with the mouse cursor and clicking it. When the menu disappears, the new value will appear in the settings display area.

Right-click the settings display area

Highlight an option and click

• The current selection will have a check mark beside it

Click here to display the Output Resolution Settings dialog.

The setting can also be changed with the [Output Resolution] dialog, which is summoned by clicking the [Settings] button or by clicking the [Settings] menu and selecting [Output Resolution].

Click the [Settings] button or click the [Settings] menu and select [Output Resolution].

Output Resolution Settings Dialog

Highlight an option and click the [Setting] button.

Deletes resolution settings that have been added.

Sets the resolution to the selected setting.

Cancels the selection and closes the dialog.

Accepts the new settings and closes the dialog.

Click the [Add] button to add a new resolution setting if the one you require is not already on the list.

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Procedures for Setting the Output Resolution

Select the output resolution best suited to your intended print and monitor sizes. Select a setting by right-clicking the settings display area, highlighting an option

with the mouse cursor and clicking it. When the menu disappears, the new value will appear in the settings display area.

Right-click the settings display area

Highlight an option and click The current selection will have a check mark beside it

To change the setting with the output magnification box at the top of the preview window, set the units to [%] and click the up or down arrows or input a value directly into the box.

Output Magnification Box at the Top of the Preview Window

Enter a value directly in this box

Selecting the [Custom] option displays the Custom Magnification Settings dialog, allowing you to directly input a custom value.

Click here and select [%].

Lowers the magnification

Raises the magnification

• Changing the scan resolution enables you to select [Custom] in the output

magnification pop-up menu.

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Determining the Input and Output Resolution and Output Magnification

Under standard operating conditions, the output resolution is set by the output device, such as the printer.

• Printing with Bubble Jets, Ink Jets and Other Color Printers

Set the output resolution to approximately half the printer resolution.

• Printing with Monochrome Printers and Color LBPs

Set the output resolution to the same value as the printer resolution.

• Display on a Computer Monitor

Set the output resolution to between 72 and 100 dpi. To expand the image, use the magnification setting. The display size of the image will vary with the resolution of the monitor.

• When printing in monochrome with printers such as the Canon BJC-4000

Series, the image is expressed using 360 dots per inch. However, color printing is expressed with three colors, including cyan, magenta and yellow, a process completely separate from monochrome printing. Accordingly, set the output resolution for a printer such as the Canon BJC-4000 Series to the same value as the printer resolution for monochrome printing, but set it to approximately half the printer resolution (approximately 180 dpi) for color printing.

• Limit resolution settings to the greatest extent possible. Setting the output

resolution above the printer resolution has practically no effect on the quality of the printed image. Indiscriminately elevating the resolution not only raises the file size, it takes longer to process and print. In addition, it may be difficult to open images because of insufficient computer memory resources or because of the memory settings of application programs.

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Step 2 • Scanning

Previewing

Once you have inserted the film, selected a film and image type and adjusted the resolution settings, preview the image and specify the scan area.

Settings Display Area

Displays the selected image type, scan resolution, output resolution, output magnification, image file size, film type and ColorGear settings, as well as the free disk space on the target drive.

Progress Bar

The scan’s progress is indicated by the length of the bar and a percentage figure to the right. To stop the preview scan, click the [Cancel] button.

Preview Window

Once the preview scan commences, the preview image will begin to display in the preview window.

• Changes in categories, such as image type and brightness, are reflected

immediately in the preview window. However, the preview image is only an approximation of how the final image will appear.

• A message similar to [Initializing film scanner. Please remove film.] will

display if the film scanner's power is turned on with a film already inserted or if a set period of time passes without the scanner being operated after the power is turned on. If this happens, remove the film from the scanner and follow the instructions on the screen.

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Step 2 • Scanning

Zooming an Image for Verification

To zoom a portion of an image to verify its contents, click and drag the mouse cursor over the area of interest and click the [Zoom In]

The area enclosed by the frame will be zoomed to filled the preview window.

button.

• The [Zoom Out] button contracts the selected area to the size prior to

zooming.

• The

preview size.

[Zoom Reset] button returns a zoomed image to the original

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Rotating the Image to Change Its Orientation

The preview image can be rotated in 90° increments or flipped vertically or horizontally. This can be used to correctly orient images that were shot with the camera held sideways or images that were incorrectly oriented in the scanner when scanned.

The rotate button to the right of the preview area.

Click the [Image] menu and select [Rotate...].

Rotate/Flip Dialog

Click a rotate or flip icon to change the sample thumbnail in the dialog to the desired orientation.

Sample Display Area Rotate Icon (Right 90°)

Rotate Icon (Left 90°) Flip Vertically Icon

Flip Horizontally Icon

Place a check mark in this box to override the rotate or flip setting in this dialog when the image is scanned.

• Shorten the time required for scanning by placing a check mark in the [No

rotate/flip at final image] box.

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Adjusting Brightness and Coloring

Is the Quality of the Preview Image up to Expectations? If the image you are scanning is difficult to reproduce with standard scanning parameters and the preview image is not up to expectations, click the [Adjust] button or click the [Image] menu and select [Adjust] to change the image properties, such as brightness and coloring.

• See Step 3, Adjusting Images, p. 49, for information on adjusting brightness

and coloring.

Click the [Adjust] button or click the [Image] menu and select [Adjust]

Color Balance Dialog (Easy Mode)

Brightness Dialog (Easy Mode)

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Selecting the Scan Area

You can specify an area of the preview image for scanning (the scan area). Once the area is selected, you can zoom it to fill the preview window for close examination.

Selecting the Scan Area

Click and drag the mouse cursor over the portion of the image you wish to set as the scan area. A frame will appear around the selected area.

• You can drag the mouse cursor in any direction.

• Clicking outside the frame or right-clicking the mouse deselects the scan

area.

• Double-clicking outside the frame expands the selection to fill the preview

window.

• If no area is selected, the entire preview image becomes the scan area.

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Changing the Scan Area Selection

You can adjust the scan area after it has been selected, as well as the output magnification, scan resolution and other settings. You can also lock the file size with the

Unlocked State

In the unlocked state, the scan area can freely be selected and changed. You can also change the output magnification/scan resolution settings at the top of the preview window and the scan resolution, output resolution and output magnification settings in the settings display area.

[Lock] button at the top of the preview window.

• The lock button initially appears in the program window in the unlocked

state.

• Clicking the unlocked [Lock] button changes it into the locked

locks the file. Re-clicking the [Lock] button changes the button into the unlocked

state and unlocks the file.

state and

Lock Button (Unlocked) Resolution Units Output Magnification/ Scan Resolution

Scan Resolution Output Resolution Output Magnification File Size

Output Size (Width) Output Size (Height) Size Units

• Selection Frame in the Preview Window

Positioning the mouse cursor over the selection frame will transform it into one of the arrow shapes shown here:

, , . Clicking and dragging the selection frame in the direction of the arrow allows you to enlarge or contract it. The aspect ratio, the ratio of the height to width, can also be altered. Moving the mouse inside the frame transforms it into a multidirectional arrow indicating that the frame can be moved without changing size or shape.

• The output size and file size will change with the size of the scan area.

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• Output Magnification/Scan Resolution (Preview Window Top or Settings Display

Area)

In the unlocked state, you can change the output magnification/scan resolution settings at the top of the preview window by clicking the arrows or inputting a value directly. When the units to the right are set to [%], the output magnification is altered, and when set to [dpi], the scan resolution changes. The settings display area settings for [Output Magnification] and [Scan Resolution] can be altered by right-clicking the settings display area and selecting an option from the pop-up menu.

• Elevating the output magnification or scan resolution raises the file and output sizes.

• Lowering the output magnification or scan resolution reduces the file and output sizes.

• When the output magnification is set to 100%, the scan resolution and output resolution are equal.

• When the output magnification or scan resolution are altered in the boxes at the top of the preview window, the [Custom] option in the output magnification and scan resolution sections of the settings display area popup menu becomes selectable.

• Output Resolution (Settings Display Area)

If the output resolution setting in the settings display area is altered, the output magnification returns to 100% and the output resolution and scan resolution settings show the same value.

• Output Size/Units (Preview Window Top)

The output size corresponding to the selected scan area and output magnification (or scan resolution) will display. The units for this display can be changed by clicking the box to the right and selecting pixels, inches or centimeters.

Locked State

If you click the [Lock] button to set it to the locked state after the scan area has been selected, the output and file sizes become fixed at their current values. Dragging the selection frame now expands or contracts the scope of the scan area without changing the aspect ratio (the ratio of the height to width).

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Lock Button (Locked) Resolution Units Output Magnification/ Scan Resolution

Scan Resolution Output Resolution Output Magnification File Size

Output Size (Width) Output Size (Height) Size Units

• Selection Frame in the Preview Window

In locked state, positioning the mouse cursor over the selection frame transforms it into one of the arrow shapes shown here:

, , . Clicking and dragging the selection frame in the direction of the arrow expands or contracts the frame, but the aspect ratio does not change. Moving the mouse within the frame transforms it into a multidirectional arrow, indicating that you can move the frame without changing its size.

• Expanding the selection frame lowers the output magnification and scan

resolution. Shrinking it raises them.

• Output Magnification/Scan Resolution (Preview Window Top or Settings Display Area)

In the locked state, you can change the output magnification/scan resolution settings at the top of the preview window by clicking the arrows or inputting a value directly. When the units to the right are set to [%], the output magnification is altered, and when set to [DPI], the scan resolution changes. The settings display area settings for [Output Magnification] and [Scan Resolution] can be altered by right-clicking the settings display area and selecting from the pop-up menu.

• Elevating the output magnification or scan resolution decreases the size of

the selection frame.

• Lowering the output magnification or scan resolution increases the size of

the selection frame.

• The file and output sizes do not change.

• When the output magnification or scan resolution are altered in the boxes at

the top of the preview window, the [Custom] option in the output magnification and scan resolution sections of the settings display area popup menu becomes selectable.

• Output Resolution (Settings Display Area)

If the output resolution setting in the settings display area is altered, the lock is released and the output resolution and scan resolution settings show the same value.

• Output Size/Units (Preview Window Top)

The output size does not change in the locked state.

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Fixing the Aspect Ratio

You can change the scan area that you specify in the preview window in one of two ways: freely or with a fixed aspect ratio (height to width ratio). There are three preset and one custom aspect ratio settings: normal (2:3), panorama (1:3), hi vision TV (9:16) and custom.

Click the [Image] menu and select [Aspect Ratio].

Aspect Ratio Dialog

Select a ratio or select custom and input values to fix the aspect ratio.

Click the button to the right and select [Fixed Aspect Ratio] to fix the aspect ratio or select [Nor-

mal] to set the aspect ratio to variable. If fixed aspect ratio has been selected in the style box,

click the [Panorama], [Hi Vision TV] or [Custom].

button to the right and select [Normal],

Aspect Ratio Dialog

If custom has been selected in the box above, input a value from 1 to 20 in the height and width boxes.

Normal

(C Type)

Panorama

(Panorama Type)

Hi Vision TV

(H Type)

• The default style setting is normal.

• The height and width values are reversed when the preview image is

rotated 90°. (p. 39)

• Please refer to the topic entitled Selecting the Scan Area for instructions on

how to change the scan area selection. (p. 41)

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Step 2 • Scanning

Final Scan and Saving

Once you have finished adjusting the preview image and scan area settings, you can initiate the final scan and save the file.

• When CanoCraft FS is used as a TWAIN driver in a TWAIN-compliant

application, the [Save] button title changes to [Scan]. In addition, the [Save] menu option is deactivated. The procedures after the [Scan] button have been clicked are different for each application program, so please refer to the manuals accompanying the software for further instructions.

Click the [Save] button or click the [File] menu and select [Save]. When using CanoCraft FS as a TWAIN driver, click the [Scan] button or click [File] menu and select [Scan].

Use the Save As dialog to select the folder name and file format and to input a file name. Click the [Save] button. (Please note that the Save As dialog will not display when CanoCraft FS is started from within a TWAIN-compliant application.)

Click this button to navigate to the target drive and folder

Input a file name here

Click here to change the way the information is displayed

Click here to create a new folder

Click here to display the contents of a folder one level above

Click here and select a file type from the pull-down menu. You can save files with the extensions BMP, DIB, GIF, JPG, PCX, RLE, TIF and FPX.

Click here after you select the location, input a name and select a file type

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Step 2 • Scanning

Once the save or scan button is clicked, the final scan will commence. The image will be written to the specified location in the specified file format (or will appear in the window of the TWAIN-compliant application).

The Saved Image

• After the save or scan button is clicked,

a progress bar will display and the scan will start a few seconds later.

• To cancel the scan, click the [Cancel]

button on the progress bar.

• The film will automatically eject from the scanner when auto eject is set to

on and the scan is finished.

About File Formats

The scanned image is saved as a file in the specified location. There are many types of image file formats. A few examples include the TIFF, PCX, JPEG and bitmap formats. However, the file formats accommodated by each application can vary. If the scanned image is to be further processed with imaging editing software, select a file format that can be read by that program.

Standard Windows format: Bitmap (.BMP) Generic image file formats: TIFF (.TIF), PC Paintbrush (.PCX) Compressed file formats: JPEG (.JPG) Other formats: FlashPix (.FPX)

The period followed by three letters is called the file extension, which indicates the file format. The file extension is automatically appended to the file name when the file is saved.

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• If you are scanning negative film with the exposure adjustment set to

[Auto], the expected coloration may, depending upon the image, not turn out as expected. In that case, reset the highlight settings using the eyedropper tool (white pointer tool) in the histogram tab of the Adjust dialog. In expert mode, display the Adjust dialog by clicking the [Image] menu and selecting [Adjust], or click the [Adjust] button. (p. 58)

Histogram Tab of the Adjust Dialog

1. Click this button (white pointer tool). The mouse pointer will change to an eyedropper.

2. Position the eyedropper over a highlight in the preview image and click.

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Adjusting Images

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Step 3 • Adjusting Images

To Obtain Better Images

If the preview image requires adjustment, refer to the flowchart below for the suggested procedures. If you wish to reject your adjustments, simply click the [Preview] button again to redisplay the image as it first appeared. Try the procedures mentioned here to test the various functions offered by CanoCraft FS.

Are the image’s brightness and coloring OK?

Do you wish to perform

There is no need for adjustment,

advanced color correction?

Set the adjustment mode to expert mode.

Set the adjustment mode to easy mode.

Certain Color Tones

Are Too Strong

or Weak...

Adjust the

coloring with

color correction.

Choose the

best-matched

sample. (p. 56)

Too Bright

or Too Dark...

Adjust the

highlights and

shadows.

Choose the

best-matched

sample. (pp. 55, 57)

proceed to scanning.

Go to (p. 54)

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Step 3 • Adjusting Images

From p. 50

Display has not been

color corrected

Which requires adjustment?

Brightness or Coloring?

Does the imbalance affect the

entire image? Or halftones?

Adjust the

Gamma

Values

Adjust the

brightness to

match the

display

characteristics.

(p. 63)

Adjust the

Color Balance

Adjust the

balance

between red

(R), green (G)

and blue (B).

(p. 67)

Correct

Coloring with

the Brightness

settings

Correct the

brightness of

the entire

image.

(p. 61)

Adjust the

Contrast

Correct the

contrast

between

highlights and

shadows.

(p. 61)

Adjust with

the

Histogram

Smoothen

out

differences in

the halftone

brightness by

specifying the

highlight and

shadows

values in the

image. (p. 58)

Adjust with

the Tone

Curve

Adjust the brightness of the image by changing the

balance

between the

input and

output values

for highlight

and shadow data. (p. 65)

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Step 3 • Adjusting Images

Image Adjustment Commands

Scanned image data is loaded as dots into CanoCraft FS. Each dot is assigned various brightness and color values (tones). CanoCraft FS is equipped with several color correction functions that use or change these values to adjust image brightness and coloring.

Adjusting Highlights and Shadows (Easy Mode: pp. 55, 57)

Corrects the brightness of the entire image. Use this method if the original document is too bright or dark.

This method can be used on these image types: 8-Bit Grayscale/24-Bit Color

Adjusting the Color Balance (Easy Mode: p. 56)

Corrects the color balance of the entire image. Use this method if certain color tones are too strong or weak relative to others.

This method can be used on these image types: 24-Bit Color

Adjusting the Histogram (Expert Mode: p. 58)

A histogram shows the concentrations of dots at particular brightness levels. Halftone gradations can be smoothened by adjusting the highest level of brightness (highlights) or darkness (shadows).

This method can be used on these image types: 8-Bit Grayscale/12-Bit Grayscale/24-Bit Color/36-Bit Color

Adjusting Brightness/Contrast (Expert Mode: p. 61)

The brightness setting changes the luminescence of the entire image. The contrast setting adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas. Use this method if the original document is too bright, too dark or out of focus.

This method can be used on these image types: 8-Bit Grayscale/12-Bit Grayscale/24-Bit Color/36-Bit Color

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Adjusting Gamma Values (Expert Mode: p. 63)

Match the brightness of the image data to the color characteristics of the display device by changing the gamma values of the data. Use this method to match the scanned image tones on the display to the tones of the original image.

This method can be used on these image types: 8-Bit Grayscale/12-Bit Grayscale/24-Bit Color/36-Bit Color

Adjusting Tone Curves (Expert Mode: p. 65)

Correct the brightness of the image by adjusting the balance between highlights and shadows in the input and output values of the image data. As a highly selective method, adjusting the tone curve limits the effect on the overall image and can smoothen halftone gradients more finely than the histogram method.

This method can be used on these image types: 8-Bit Grayscale/12-Bit Grayscale/24-Bit Color/36-Bit Color

Adjusting Color Balance (Expert Mode: p. 67)

Correct the balance between the three primary colors in a color image: red, green and blue (RGB). Use this method when a particular color tone is too strong or weak.

This method can be used on these image types: 24-Bit Color/36-Bit Color

Adjusting Threshold Values (Easy/Expert Mode: p. 69)

Adjust the level of brightness at which the original image data is represented by either black or white.

This method can be used on this image type: Black and White

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Changing the Adjustment Mode

The method for adjusting brightness and coloring can be set to either easy mode or expert mode. In easy mode, you can adjust the brightness and coloring (only brightness is changed for grayscale images and threshold values for black and white images) by looking at and selecting samples proposed by CanoCraft FS. In expert mode, you adjust them with various image processing functions.

Easy Mode Categories

Brightness (24-Bit Color/8-Bit Grayscale) Color Balance (24-Bit Color/36-Bit Color) Threshold (Black and White)

Expert Mode Categories

Histograms (24-Bit Color/36-Bit Color/8-Bit Grayscale/12-Bit Grayscale) Brightness/Contrast (24-Bit Color/36-Bit Color/8-Bit Grayscale/12-Bit Grayscale) Gamma Values (24-Bit Color/36-Bit Color/8-Bit Grayscale/12-Bit Grayscale) Tone Curves (24-Bit Color/36-Bit Color/8-Bit Grayscale/12-Bit Grayscale) Color Balance(24-Bit Color/36-Bit Color) Threshold (Black and White)

• If you are new to color correction, please ensure that you read the

instructions in this manual thoroughly before you attempt the expert mode.

Set the adjustment mode by clicking the [Image] menu and selecting an option.

Click the [Image] menu and select either [Easy Mode] or [Expert Mode].

Highlight the desired adjustment mode and click it.

The current selection will have a check mark beside it

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Adjusting Brightness and Coloring (Easy Mode)

In easy mode, the brightness and coloring of 24-Bit Color images can be adjusted with the adjust dialog.

Brightness Tab

Coloring Tab

Click [Image] and select [Adjust] or click the [Adjust] button.

• The brightness and coloring of an image may vary significantly if the display

and printer color profiles differ. To ensure conformity, test repeatedly to ensure that the brightness and coloring settings are set to the best values for the final output device (i.e. the printer).

Click a tab to change the image to the corresponding brightness and coloring settings.

Brightness Tab

Click on the samples until the adjusted image reaches the desired brightness in the brightness tab. The brightness of the adjusted image changes each time you click a sample. The amount by which the preview sample changes with each click is controlled with the slider bar.

Original Image

Click on the sample closest to the desired brightness.

Accepts the adjustments and applies them to the preview image in the preview window.

Adjusted Image

Slider Bar Controlling the Change in Brightness Slide it right to increase the increments. Slide it left to decrease the increments.

Reflect Changes in Preview Image Placing a check in this box reflects the changes in the preview image in the preview window in real-time.

Cancels any adjustments and closes the adjustment dialog.

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Coloring Tab

Click on the samples until the adjusted image reaches the desired coloring in the coloring tab. The coloring of the adjusted image changes each time you click a sample. The amount by which the preview sample changes with each click is controlled with the slider bar.

Original Image

Click on the sample closest to the desired coloring.

Adjusted Image

Slider Bar Controlling the Change in Coloring

Slide it right to increase the increments. Slide it left to decrease the increments.

Reflect Changes in Preview Image Placing a check in this box reflects the changes in the preview image in the preview window in real-time.

Cancels any adjustments and closes the adjustment dialog.

Accepts the adjustments and applies them to the preview image in the preview window.

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Adjusting Highlights and Shadows (Easy Mode)

In easy mode, the highlights and shadows of 8-Bit Grayscale images can be adjusted with the brightness tab of the adjustment dialog

Brightness Tab

Click the [Image] menu and select [Adjust] or click the [Adjust] button.

Brightness Tab

Original Image

Click on the sample closest to the desired brightness.

Adjusted Image

Slider Bar Controlling the Change in Brightness Slide it right to increase the increments. Slide it left to decrease the increments.

Reflect Changes in Preview Image Placing a check in this box reflects the changes in the preview image in the preview window in real-time.

Cancels any adjustments and closes the adjustment dialog.

Accepts the adjustments and applies them to the preview image in the preview window.

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Adjusting a Histogram (Expert Mode)

In expert mode, the highlights and shadows of 24-Bit Color, 36-Bit Color, 8-Bit Grayscale and 12-Bit Grayscale images can be adjusted with histograms. This method is used when you wish to change the portions of an image with extreme highlights and shadows and to emphasize the halftone gradient. You can save and reload the corrected values, which is useful when you wish to rescan the same image without going through the color correction procedures.

Histogram Tab

Click the [Image] menu and select [Adjust] or click the [Adjust] button.

Select the Histogram Tab

Histogram Tab

Change the settings with the slider or by directly inputting values into the boxes. You can save and reload the settings.

Click here to change all three RGB channels at once.

Click one of these to change any one of the R, G or B channels.

Set the shadow value with the slider or by inputting a value (0-254) in the box. Click the black pointer tool and click on an area of the image to set it to black (0).

Automatically sets the highlight and shadow settings. Set the highlight value with the slider or by inputting a

value (1-255) in the box. Click the white pointer tool and click on an area of the image to set it to white (255).

Loads settings from files with the extension [.adc] for color images or [.adg] for grayscale images.

Saves settings to a file with the extension [.adc] for color images or [.adg] for grayscale images.

Cancels the settings and closes the dialog.

Accepts the settings and closes the dialog.

Resets all the settings to the initial values.

Resets the histogram to its starting values.

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How to Interpret a Histogram

You can select the entire image or specify an area for which a histogram will be generated. The heights of the peaks of the histogram are directly related to the volume of data with the corresponding values.

Bright Portion

Dark Portion

Entire Image

Distribution of data with a bias toward highlights.

Distribution of data with a bias toward shadows.

Distribution of data widely distributed between shadows and highlights.

How to Adjust a Histogram

To change the contrast in an image, the distribution of data between shadows and highlights can be adjusted by dragging the shadow and highlight marks at the bottom of the histogram. All of the data lying to the outside (left) of the shadow mark is changed to a zero value and all of the data lying to the outside (right) of the highlight mark is changed to a 255 value. The examples below show adjustments to improve the contrast.

It is generally advisable to use the Auto Correction feature, which is explained below, to adjust contrast settings. The Auto Correction feature will perform the adjustments shown.

Image 1

Image 2

Image 3

Image with a bias toward highlights

The shadow mark is moved toward the highlight end.

Image with a bias toward shadows

The highlight mark is moved toward the shadow end.

Image with well distributed data

Both the shadow and highlight marks have been moved inward.

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Click the white pointer tool or black pointer tool button to change the mouse pointer to an eyedropper. Position that eyedropper over an area of the preview image and click to set either the highlights or shadows, respectively, equal to the level of that area.

• To improve the reproduction of dark areas, change the value of the

shadows in the histogram tab from [1] to [0], then scan. Be aware, however, that the 'noise' of the scanned image may increase. For your reference, the default setting for shadows is [1].

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Adjusting Brightness/Contrast (Expert Mode)

In expert mode, the overall brightness and contrast of 24-Bit Color, 36-Bit Color, 8Bit Grayscale and 12-Bit Grayscale images can be adjusted using the brightness/ contrast tab. Use this method when the original document is too bright or dark and the contrast is low.

Click the [Image] menu and select [Adjust] or click the [Adjust] button.

Brightness/Contrast Tab

Click the Brightness/Contrast tab and select brightness or contrast.

Brightness/Contrast Tab

Change the settings with the slider or by directly inputting values into the boxes. You can save and reload the settings.

Slider

Drag the slider tab left or right or click the arrows to change the value.

These numbers change with the position of the slider.

Brightness Contrast

Cancels the settings and closes the dialog.

Accepts the settings and closes the dialog.

Resets all the settings to the initial values.

Restores the brightness and contrast settings to the initial values.

You can also input numbers directly into the boxes.

Loads settings from files with the extension [.adc] for color images or [.adg] for grayscale images.

Saves settings to a file with the extension [.adc] for color images or [.adg] for grayscale images.

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Adjusting Brightness

This method adjusts the brightness of the entire image, which is effective for images that are too bright or too dark overall. One must be careful, however, not to raise the respective values too high or low to avoid creating excessive highlights or obscuring shadows.

Brightness = 128 (Standard) Brightness = 190 Brightness = 80

Adjusting Contrast

Contrast is the degree of deviation between light and dark areas. Raising the contrast accentuates the difference between the light and dark areas. Lowering the contrast reduces the difference between the two.

Contrast = 128 (Standard) Contrast = 170 Contrast = -100

Raising the contrast of pictures with a blurred focus is effective in adding clarity to the image. Raising the contrast too high, however, will obscure the dark portions or create excessive highlights.

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Adjusting Gamma Values (Expert Mode)

In expert mode, the gamma values of the display can be adjusted to 24-Bit Color, 36-Bit Color, 8-Bit Grayscale and 12-Bit Grayscale images. This method is suitable for realizing colors on the monitor that are more closely matched to the original image.

Gamma Value Tab

Click the [Image] menu and select [Adjust] or click the [Adjust] button.

Click the Gamma Value Tab and select a gamma value.

Gamma Value Tab

Click the one of the preset gamma value check boxes or click [Custom] and change the settings with the slider or by directly inputting values into the boxes. You can save and reload the settings.

Click a checkbox to select a preset gamma value.

With the [Custom] box selected, set the gamma value within a range of 0.10 to 10.00. The value will change as the slider is moved.

Clicking this box allows you to select a custom value.

Drag the slider tab left or right or click the arrows to change the value.

Cancels the settings and closes the dialog.

Accepts the settings and closes the dialog.

Resets all the settings to the initial values.

You can also input a value directly into the box.

Loads settings from files with the extension [.adc] for color images or [.adg] for grayscale images.

Saves settings to a file with the extension [.adc] for color images or [.adg] for grayscale images.

Restores the gamma value to its initial setting.

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Setting the Gamma Value Correctly

Different display models tend to reproduce color tones in characteristic ways that are expressed with a gamma value. Most displays fall within a range from 1.4 to

2.2, which reproduces tones that are slightly darker than the original. To faithfully reproduce the original tones, it is necessary to correct the display’s gamma value with CanoCraft FS. The program normally adjusts the display’s gamma value to 1.8, but if your display does not operate at this value, you will need to adjust it.

Display Gamma Value vs. CanoCraft FS Gamma Value

CanoCraft FS and your display each have their own distinct gamma value, which is defined as the coefficient each program or device uses to match its output data to its input data. For CanoCraft FS, the input data is the image data it receives from the scanner and the output data is the data it sends to the display. For the display, the input data is the image data it receives from CanoCraft FS and its output is the image that appears on its screen. CanoCraft FS automatically calculates its gamma value as the inverse of the display gamma value that you specify. If, for example, the display gamma value is set to 1.8, the scanner gamma value is automatically set to 0.56.

• Please read the documents shipped with your display or contact the

manufacturer’s customer service department to obtain the correct gamma value for your particular display model.

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Adjusting a Tone Curve (Expert Mode)

In expert mode, you can balance the input and output data by editing the tone curve, a graphical depiction of the relationship of highlights and shadows in 24-Bit Color, 36-Bit Color, 8-Bit Grayscale and 12-Bit Grayscale images. You can edit the master tone curve or the individual tone curves for each RGB channel. This method of brightness adjustment is particularly suited to making fine changes to specific areas of an image.

Tone Curve Tab

Click the [Image] menu and select [Adjust] or click the [Adjust] button.

Click the Tone Curve Tab and adjust the tone Curve.

Tone Curve Tab

Adjust the tone curve by dragging the mouse cursor on the graph to change the shape of the curve. You can save and reload the settings.

Select the channel to be edited. Each channel can be set independently.

Displays the current input and output levels between 0 (dark) and 255 (light) corresponding to the position of the mouse cursor. The larger the output level in relation to the input level, the brighter the reproduction of the image.

Resets all the settings to the initial values.

Restores the tone curve to its initial settings.

Click on the tone curve to display the control points, then drag one to change the curve shape. You can set a multiple number of control points.

Loads settings from files with the extension [.adc] for color images or [.adg] for grayscale images.

Saves settings to a file with the extension [.adc] for color images or [.adg] for grayscale images.

Cancels the settings and closes the dialog.

Accepts the settings and closes the dialog.

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How to Interpret the Tone Curve

Highlight

In CanoCraft FS, the data from the scanner is the input and the data sent to the display is the output. The tone curve expresses the relationship between the input and output values of the color tones, from shadows to highlights.

Shadow

Output Brightness

Tone Curve

Shadow

Input Brightness

Highlight

Adjusting a Tone Curve

The images below demonstrate how to adjust the brightness of an image by changing the tone curve.

Tone Curve before Adjustment

Output

Convex Curve

Input

The input halftone data value is higher than the output highlights, making the image brighter in the display.

Output

Input

The input halftone data value is higher than the output shadows, making the image darker in the display.

* Make the curve shape as smooth as possible to provide a natural appearing effect. The changes in the settings will be reflected in the preview image, so check the preview image from time to time as you make changes.

Concave

Curve

S Curve

Output

Input The input highlights and shadows are emphasized, providing the image with a sharp contrast.

Output

Input

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Adjusting the Color Balance (Expert Mode)

In expert mode, the color balance tab can be used to adjust the RGB balance in 24Bit Color and 36-Bit Color images.

Color Balance Tab

Click the [Image] menu and select [Adjust] or click the [Adjust] button.

Click the Color Balance Tab and adjust

the color balance.

Color Balance Tab

Change the settings with the slider or by directly inputting values into the boxes. You can save and reload the settings.

Red Green Blue

Dragging the slider tab or clicking the arrows changes the settings. (-127~+127)

Values corresponding to the positions of the slider tabs display here. Values can also be directly input into the boxes without dragging the slider tabs.

Loads settings from files with the extension [.adc] for color images.

Saves settings to a file with the extension [.adc] for color images.

Cancels the settings and closes the dialog.

Accepts the settings and closes the dialog.

Resets all the settings to the initial values.

Restores the color balance to the initial values.

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Red is accentuated

Green is accentuated

Step 3 • Adjusting Images

Blue is accentuated

• On color images, the RGB values of the portion of the image over which the

mouse cursor is positioned is displayed here. The values are expressed in the XXX/YYY format where YYY represents a gamma value of 1.0 and the XXX represents the post-adjustment color values. The XXX values will not change unless the color adjustment is conducted with the Color Balance function.

XXX

YYY

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Adjusting Threshold Settings (Easy/Expert Mode)

In easy mode or expert mode, the threshold tab can be used to adjust the threshold value (the demarcation between black and white) of black and white images. Images are collections of data assigned varying brightness values. 24-Bit Color and 8Bit Grayscale images express the brightness with values ranging from 0 to 255. When a black and white image is processed, brightness is expressed with only two values, black (0) or white (255). Accordingly, a point has to be determined at which a dot is determined to be either black or white. This point is called the threshold value. By changing the threshold value, you can alter the appearance of an image as shown below. The default setting for CanoCraft FS is 128.

Threshold Tab

Click the [Image] menu and select [Adjust] or click the [Adjust] button.

Threshold Tab

Change the settings with the slider or by directly inputting values into the boxes. You can save and reload the settings.

Dragging the slider tab or clicking the arrows changes the settings.

To input a value directly into the box, click it and type a number from 0 to 255.

Saves settings to a file with the extension [.adc] for color images.

Loads settings from files with the extension [.adc] for color images.

Restores the threshold value to 128, the default value.

Typical Scanned Image

Larger number input or slider moved to the right

Lower number input or slider moved to left

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Adjusting the Exposure Settings

You can manually adjust the exposure setting (scan speed) for film that has been intentionally over- or underexposed or that has an extremely bright or dark background.

• The auto color adjustment function is turned off when the exposure setting

is adjusted. The default setting for the auto color adjustment function is ‘on’ so that the scanner can automatically adjust the exposure to the film type.

• With CanoScan FS2710, only the exposure needs to be adjusted. Both the

exposure and the film type settings need to be adjusted with CanoScan 2700F. In addition, the exposure settings for color positives cannot be adjusted with CanoScan 2700F.

• The film type is determined by the manufacturer and product. Please refer

to the List of Film Types to set the film type setting (CanoScan 2700F only).

Exposure Adjustment Dialog

Click the [Settings] menu and select [Exposure].

Exposure Adjustment Dialog

Set the auto color adjustment setting to off and set the exposure by dragging the slider.

Drag the slider left or right or click

Click here to turn the auto color adjustment setting on or off. A check mark will appear in the box when it is set to on.

Cancels any adjustments and closes the dialog.

Accepts the adjustments and closes the dialog.

the arrow buttons to adjust the exposure setting. The setting is enabled when the auto color adjustment setting is set to off.

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Over-exposing an image gives it a bright effect. To do this, the scanner will accelerate the scan speed for negative film and slow it for positive film. Underexposing an image gives it a dark effect. To do this, the scanner will slow the scan speed for negative film and accelerate it for positive film.

Neutral Exposure

Over-Exposed

Under-Exposed

About Film Types (CanoScan 2700F Users)

The film base color of color negative films, generally used to output prints on photographic paper, varies between manufacturers and individual products. As a result, you must select the correct film type when setting the exposure manually to achieve the correct coloration. In contrast, there is no need to specify the film type for color positive films, which are suited to projecting images onto screens or creating printing plates, because the colors are reproduced in direct correlation to those of the photographic subject.

Dialog for the CanoScan 2700F With the [Auto Color Balance] off, select a film type from A to D and drag the slider to adjust the exposure setting. Please refer to the List of Film Types in the Appendix for the correct film type setting for each film product (p. 124).

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Adjusting the Focus

The focus mechanism of the lens can be switched between autofocus and manual focus for scanning. Autofocus is adequate for most applications, but you may occasionally wish to use the manual focus if the image is slightly blurred because the film is warped or curled.

Focus Settings Dialog

Click the [Settings] menu and select [Focus].

Focus Settings Dialog

Select [Manual Focus] and drag the slider or input a value to change the setting.

Click the round button to select [Autofocus] or [Manual Focus].

If you select manual focus, drag the slider or input a value between 1 and 9 to adjust the focus.

Clicking the autofocus button causes the autofocus to operate and display the focal setting by the position of the slider and the value in the box.

• If the image in the film itself is out of focus, there is little chance of

obtaining a sharp, focused image by adjusting the focus setting.

• If the image in the film itself is out of focus, you can make it less noticeable

by adjusting the contrast and applying the sharpen effect.

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Other Functions

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Other Functions

CanoCraft FS Preference Settings

The preference settings control CanoCraft FS’s automated routines for scanning and closing.

Preferences DIalog

Click the [Settings] menu and select [Preferences].

Click an option to place a check mark in its box and activate the setting.

Save Preview Image

Placing a check in this option causes CanoCraft FS to save the last image in the preview window at shut down. At the next startup, the image automatically appears in the preview window. This option is set to off when CanoCraft FS is first installed.

Single Scan

Placing a check in this option closes CanoCraft FS after it scans one image when started as a TWAIN driver from within a TWAIN-compliant application. This option is set to off when CanoCraft FS is first installed.

Auto Eject

Placing a check in this option causes the scanner to automatically eject the film at the end of the scan. This option is set to on when CanoCraft FS is first installed.

• Auto eject only ejects the film after the final scan, not after a preview scan.

Set the Exposure and Autofocus Settings for Final Scan

The exposure and autofocus settings are usually set automatically to the appropriate settings during the preview scan. If the preview scan is skipped, however, these settings are not set and the results may not be appropriate. Set this option to On to have the settings automatically set during the final scan when you wish to skip the preview step.

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Other Functions

ColorGear Color Matching

Placing a check in this option turns on the ColorGear color management system. ColorGear automatically corrects for the differences in color characteristics between scanners, displays and printers. When set to on, this function reduces the effort required to set the printer color balance. Turn it off when you wish to perform the color correction with Photoshop or other image editing programs. This option is set to on when CanoCraft FS is first installed. You can also turn it on and off by right-clicking the settings display area.

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Other Functions

Resetting Default Settings

This function resets the file types, image types, output resolution, autofocus, preferences and adjustments to the default settings, the values set when CanoCraft FS was first installed.

• Selecting the menu item initiates the action.

Click the [Settings] menu and select [Reset Default Settings].

Default Categories and Settings

Film Type: 35 mm color negatives Image Type: 24-bit color Output Resolution: File (340 dpi) Scan Resolution: 340 dpi Output Magnification: 100% Size Units: Inches Exposure: • Auto color balance: On

• Film Type (2700F Only): A

• Exposure Default: Halftone

Autofocus: On Preferences: • Save Preview Image: Off

• Single Scan: Off

• Auto Eject: On

• Adjusts the exposure and focus settings during the final scan: Off

• ColorGear color matching: On

Adjustment Mode: Easy Mode

• Brightness: 0

• Contrast: 0

• Gamma Value: 1.8

• Tone Curve: Linear

• Highlights: 255

• Shadows: 1

• Color Balance: 0

• Threshold: 128

Rotate/Flip Dialog: Disables the rotate and flip functions when scanning. Fixed Aspect Ratio Dialog • Style Standard

• Detail Normal C Type

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Other Functions

Printing

After an image has undergone a preview scan, color correction and other processing, it can be output directly to a printer without being saved.

• This function can only be selected when CanoCraft FS is used as a stand-

alone program. It cannot be selected when CanoCraft FS is started from within a TWAIN-compliant application.

• Set CanoCraft FS’s printer settings to match the printer.

• Refer to the manual that accompanied the printer for details on turning on

the power and paper handling.

Print Dialog

Click the [File] menu and select [Print].

Print Dialog

Set the number of copies desired and click [OK] to start printing.

Click the arrow to select an alternate printer to the one shown.

Click the [Properties] button to adjust the printer settings.

The number of copies to be printed can be set by inputting a figure directly in this box or by clicking the arrow buttons, ( ▲ ) and (

Click [OK] once you have finished changing the settings.

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Other Functions

Printer Setup

Correct printer settings are crucial to accurately printing images scanned with CanoCraft FS. Open the printer setup dialog the first time you use CanoCraft FS by clicking the [File] menu and selecting [Printer Setup]. Select the target printer, the paper size, the print quality and colors.

• This function can only be selected when CanoCraft FS is used as a stand-

alone program. It cannot be selected when CanoCraft FS is started from within a TWAIN-compliant application.

• Setting the printer settings once is sufficient unless the printer selection

changes, or other setting changes are required.

• The printer settings are identical to those in the Windows printer setup

dialog. If your printer is correctly set up for Windows, there is no need to alter these settings.

• The printer setup window varies printer. Refer to the manual accompanying

the printer for instruction on the printer properties dialog.

Click the [File] menu and select [Printer Setup].

Examples of the Printer Properties Dialog (BJC-4300)

Set the properties according to the printer manual.

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Other Functions

Sending a Fax

You can send a previewed and scanned image as a facsimile transmission using the printer dialog.

• This function can only be selected when CanoCraft FS is used as a stand-

alone program. It cannot be selected when CanoCraft FS is started from within a TWAIN-compliant application.

• This feature is only available if faxing software has been installed in

Windows and a fax modem is correctly connected and set.

Printer Dialog

Click the [File] menu and select [Fax]. The printer dialog will display. Click the arrow on the printer name box to select a fax modem.

Printer Dialog

Set the paper size and orientation and click [OK] to start the transmission.

To select a fax modem, click the button and select an option from the pull-down menu.

To set the fax modem settings, click the [Properties] button.

Click the desired paper orientation option to select it.

Click the arrow of the size box to display a list of options for selection.

Click [OK] once you have finished changing the settings.

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Other Functions

Fax Setup

The setup dialog can be used to set the paper size and orientation, number of copies and resolution.

• This function can only be selected when CanoCraft FS is used as a stand-

alone program. It cannot be selected when CanoCraft FS is started from within a TWAIN-compliant application.

• This feature is only available if faxing software has been installed in

Windows and a fax modem is correctly connected.

• The fax settings for CanoCraft FS are identical to those for Windows. If your

fax modem is correctly set up for Windows, there is no need to alter these settings.

Click the [File] menu and select [Fax Setup]. Select the fax in the printer name box and click the properties button to display the fax properties dialog.

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Other Functions

Selecting the Scanner

CanoCraft FS works with both CanoScan FS2710 and CanoScan 2700F film scanners. Use the following procedures to switch between models if required.

• The scanner attached to the computer will automatically be selected when

CanoCraft FS is installed or auto configuration is run. Accordingly, you need only perform this procedure when you simultaneously use more than one scanner and switch between them or when you wish to confirm the name of the attached scanner.

• This function cannot be accessed when CanoCraft FS is started as a TWAIN

Driver from a TWAIN-compliant application. To select a scanner in this case, use the application program’s scanner selection function.

Scanner Selection Dialog

Click the [Device] menu and select [Select].

Scanner Selection Dialog

This dialog allows you to select between different scanner models.

Click the button on the right to display the names of the scanners that can be selected (the attached scanner is usually the only name available). Click the name of the desired scanner to select it and click the [OK] button.

Clicking the [Cancel] button returns the selection to its prior setting and closes the dialog.

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Other Functions

Scanner Self-Test

The scanner can perform a self-test to confirm the correct operation of its mechanisms, circuits and lamp. Initiate the self-test after the scanner has been completely set up using the following procedures. The self-test can also be used to check a suspected malfunction during use.

• Ensure that you eject any film from the scanner before you initiate the self-

test.

• If a message displays during the procedure, follow the instructions in the

message.

Self-Test Dialog

Click the [Device] menu and click [Diagnostics...].

Self-Test Dialog

Eject the film from the scanner and click the [Test] button.

A message will display in the dialog if a problem is detected.

Initiates the self-test.

Ends the self-test and closes the dialog.

Ejects the film.

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Other Functions

Viewing Version Data

The About dialog displays the scanner hardware version, SCSI ID and other version information.

Click the [Help] menu and select [About...]

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Editing

This section describes the image editing

functions of CanoCraft FS. Experiment with the

numerous image processing features to

understand how they can be used on freshly

scanned images and images loaded from disk.

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Editing

Copying to the Clipboard

● Copying an Image

Clicking the [Edit] menu and selecting [Copy] copies the selection in the preview window to the clipboard. The clipboard contents can then be pasted into another application for processing.

• The keyboard shortcut for copying the selection to the clipboard is

[Ctrl+C].

• The selection can only be pasted at the resolution of the preview image.

Clipboard

● Clearing the Clipboard

Clicking the [Edit] menu and selecting [Clear] deletes the contents of the clipboard.

• To view the contents of the clipboard, click the [Start] button on the

Windows taskbar and select [Programs], [Accessories] and [Clipboard Viewer]. If Clipboard Viewer is not installed, please install it from your Windows software disk.

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Editing

Redoing an Edit

● Undoing the Previous Action

Clicking the [Edit] menu and selecting [Undo] reverses the last action and restores the image to its prior state. The Undo command is effective for reversing image edits and adjustments, such as brightness and coloring adjustments.

• The keyboard shortcut for this command is [Ctrl+Z].

● Redoing an Action After the Undo Command

Clicking the [Edit] menu and selecting [Redo] reverses the [Undo] and [Undo All] commands, restoring image edits and adjustments, such as brightness and coloring adjustments.

• The keyboard shortcut for this command is [Ctrl+Y].

● Undo All

Clicking the [Edit] menu and selecting [All] reverses all the image edits and adjustments, such as brightness and coloring adjustments, restoring the image to its preview scan state.

Redo

Undo

Edges Found

Image Posterized

Original Preview Scan

Image Inverted

Undo All

Redo

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Editing

Adjusting an Image

● Sharpening an Image

With the image type set to 8-bit grayscale or 24-bit color, use the sharpen effect when an image is slightly out of focus or you wish to clarify the outlines of an object.

Original Sharpen Effect

Procedures

Click the [Effect] menu and select [Sharpen].

The sharpen effect will be applied to the image in the preview window.

• Processing an image repeatedly with the sharpen effect may reveal dirt or

scratches on the document or a light colored halo around outlines.

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Editing

● Blurring an Image

With the image type set to 8-bit grayscale or 24-bit color, use the soften effect to create a fuzzy or slightly unfocused image.

Original Soften Effect

Procedures

Click the [Effect] menu and select [Soften].

The soften effect will be applied to the image in the preview window.

• Processing an image repeatedly with the soften effect may cause it to

appear blurred. Be careful not to overuse this effect.

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Editing

● Removing Noise

With the image type set to 8-bit grayscale or 24-bit color, use the despeckle effect to soften an image that appears coarse. This effect removes the noise associated with image data.

Original Despeckle Effect

Procedures

Click the [Effect] menu and select [Despeckle].

The despeckle effect will be applied to the image in the preview window.

• Processing an image repeatedly with the despeckle effect may cause it to

appear too dense. Be careful not to overuse this effect.

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Editing

● Inverting an Image

With the image type set to black and white, 8-bit grayscale or 24-bit color, use the invert effect to transform a positive into a negative or vice versa.

Original Invert Effect

Procedures

Click the [Effect] menu and select [Invert].

The preview image will transform into the opposite state, positive or negative.

• Inverting an image a second time restores it to its original state.

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Editing

Formatting an Image

● Find the Edges

With the image type set to 8-bit grayscale or 24-bit color, apply one of the edges special effects to an image to accentuate object outlines. There are four effects: thin, thick, horizontal and vertical.

Original

Thin Thick Horizontal Vertical

Procedures

Click the [Effect] menu and select [Edges].

The edges window will display.

Click the [Edges Option Selection] button and select an effect from the pull-down menu.

The image will appear with the effect applied in the sample window.

Click the [OK] button to accept the effect.

The edges of the image will be accentuated as shown in the sample in the

Edges window.

Sample Window

Displays the edges samples

Edges Sample Selection Button

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Editing

● Find Lines

With the image type set to 8-bit grayscale or 24-bit color, use the lines effect to create special effects that retain only the horizontal and/or vertical lines of the objects contained within an image. There are three effects: horizontal, vertical and both.

Original

Horizontal Vertical Both

Procedures

Click the [Effect] menu and select [Lines].

The lines window will display.

Click the [Lines Option Selection] button and and select an effect from the pull-down menu.

The image will appear with the effect applied in the sample window.

Click the [OK] button to accept the effect.

The lines of the image will be accentuated as shown in the sample in the

Lines window.

Sample Window

Displays the lines samples

Lines Sample Selection Button

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Editing

● Pixelate

With the image type set to 8-bit grayscale or 24-bit color, use the pixelate effect to gather groups of pixels into blocks that provide the image with the appearance of a mosaic. There are four levels of pixel groupings: 2x2, 3x3, 4x4 and 5x5.

Original

2x2 3x3 4x4 5x5

Procedures

Click the [Effect] menu and select [Pixelize].

The pixelate window will display.

Click the [Pixel Number Selection] button and select an effect from the pull-down menu.

The image will appear with the effect applied in the sample window.

Click the [OK] button to accept the effect.

The pixels of the image will be grouped as shown in the sample in the

Pixelate window.

Sample Window

Displays the pixelate samples

Pixel Number Selection Button

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Editing

● Posterize

With the image type set to 8-bit grayscale or 24-bit color, use the posterize effect to reduce the number of colors in an image, creating a simplified color scheme. There are four levels of posterizing.

Original

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

Procedures

Click the [Effect] menu and select [Posterize].

The posterize window will display.

Click the [Posterize Level Selection] button and select an effect from the pull-down menu.

The image will appear with the effect applied in the sample window.

Click the [OK] button to accept the effect.

The image will be posterized as shown in the sample in the Posterize window.

Sample Window

Displays the posterize samples

Posterize Level Selection Button

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Editing

● Low Relief

With the image type set to 8-bit grayscale or 24-bit color, use the low relief effect to emboss an image. There are three effects available: emboss, sculpt and metalize.

Original

Emboss Sculpt Metalize

Procedures

Click the [Effect] menu and select [Low Relief].

The low relief window will display.

Light Icons

The emboss and sculpt effects display three light icons in the sample window to change the direction in which simulated shadows are cast.

Sample Window

Displays the low relief effect samples

Low Relief Effect Selection Button

Click the [Low Relief Effect Selection] button and select an effect from the pull-down menu.

The image will appear with the effect applied in the sample window.

Click the [OK] button to accept the effect.

The image will be processed with a the low relief effect as shown in the Low

Relief window.

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Editing

● Halftone

When an 8-bit grayscale image is selected, use the halftone effect to rearrange the halftones of the image into patterns to convert it into a black and white image. There are six halftone patterns: flat dot, angled line, angled dot, horizontal line, vertical line and threshold.

Flat Dot Angled Dot Vertical Line

Original

Angled Line Horizontal Line Threshold

Procedures

Click the [Effect] menu and select [Halftone].

The halftone window will display.

Click the [Halftone Pattern Selection] button and select an effect from the pull-down menu.

The image will appear with the effect applied in the sample window.

Click the [OK] button to accept the effect.

The image will be converted into a black and white image as shown in the Halftone window.

Sample Window

Displays the halftone pattern samples

Halftone Pattern Selection Button

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Editing

Editing a Saved File

In addition to scanning and saving images to a file, CanoCraft FS can open saved files into the preview window for further processing and saving, or for saving to a new file.

● Procedures for Loading a Saved File

To load a saved file, follow the procedures below.

Click the [File] menu and select [Open].

The open dialog will display.

Select the desired file and click the [Open] button.

The selected file will display in the preview window.

• You can edit and process images displayed in the preview window with the

adjust menu commands.

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Editing

● Saving a File After Editing

You can save a file that has been loaded from disk and processed by saving it under a new name.

Procedures

Click the [File] menu and select [Save As].

The save as dialog will display.

Input a new file name and click the [Save] button.

The image displayed in the preview window will be saved under the new name. You can also change the save location and file format with this dialog.

Click this arrow to select the drive and folder for the file

Input a name in the box using letters or numbers

Click this button to create a new folder for the file

Click this button to change how the file data appears in the window

Click this button to navigate to a folder or drive a level higher in the disk hierarchy

Click the arrow to display a list of file formats. You can select formats ending with the extensions: BMP, DIB, GIF, JPG, PIX, RLE, TIF and FPX

Click here after you select the file location and format and input a name

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● Deleting a File after Editing

Follow the procedures below to clear a file from the preview window.

Click the [File] menu and select [Close].

The image in the preview window will disappear.

Editing

• The “Image not saved” message appears if the preview image is deleted

before being saved. Clicking [Yes] to the “Save image?” question causes it to be written to disk. If you select [No], the file will be cleared from the preview window without being saved to disk.

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Copying with

CanoCraft FS Copy

This section explains how to use CanoCraft FS

Copy with your CanoScan 2700F/FS 2710 film

scanner to output scanned images directly to

your printer. Use the following procedures to

operate the program.

• Always turn on the scanner and printer power

before you start Windows and use CanoCraft FS Copy.

• CanoCraft FS Copy and CanoCraft FS cannot be

run simultaneously.

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Canon FS2700F, FS2710, FS2720U User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

CanoCraft FS Features

Quick Start <Jump Right into Scanning>

Installing CanoCraft FS

Starting and Closing CanoCraft FS

Program Window Names and Functions

CanoCraft FS Menu Commands

How to Find Out More About a Procedure You Don't Understand

Scanning Procedures

Selecting the Film Type

Selecting the Image Type

Selecting Resolution and Magnification Settings

Previewing

Adjusting Brightness and Coloring

Selecting the Scan Area

Final Scan and Saving

To Obtain Better Images

Image Adjustment Commands

Changing the Adjustment Mode

Adjusting Brightness and Coloring (Easy Mode)

Adjusting Highlights and Shadows (Easy Mode)

Adjusting a Histogram (Expert Mode)

Adjusting Brightness/Contrast (Expert Mode)

Adjusting Gamma Values (Expert Mode)

Adjusting a Tone Curve (Expert Mode)

Adjusting the Color Balance (Expert Mode)

Adjusting Threshold Settings (Easy/Expert Mode)

Adjusting the Exposure Settings

Adjusting the Focus

Other Functions

CanoCraft FS Preference Settings

Resetting Default Settings

Printing

Printer Setup

Sending a Fax

Fax Setup

Selecting the Scanner

Scanner Self-Test

Viewing Version Data

Editing

Copying to the Clipboard

Adjusting an Image

Formatting an Image

Editing a Saved File