Nikon SCAN 3 REFERENCE MANUAL
Nikon Scan 3 Reference Manual
Overview (pp. 1–3)
Getting Started (pp. 4–17)
Tutorial (pp. 18–35)
Reference (pp. 36–137)
Appendices (pp. 138–152)
Overview
About This Manual
Welcome to Nikon Scan 3! At its most basic, Nikon Scan is a
driver that acts as an interface between your scanner and your
computer, making it possible to preview the image to be scanned,
adjust scanner settings, and scan the image into another application. It also allows you to take advantage of the advanced features of your Nikon film scanner, such as multi-sample scanning
and Digital ICE3 photo retouch options. Nikon Scan is more
than just a scanner driver, however. Using its sophisticated color
enhancement and sharpening tools, you can edit images before
or after scanning.
Nikon Scan functions in two roles, first as TWAIN source (Windows) or acquire plug-in (Macintosh) that can be used to scan
images directly into any application that supports the TWAIN
standard (Windows) or Adobe Photoshop 5.0 acquire plug-ins
(Macintosh). It also functions as an independent, or “stand-alone,”
application that, in addition to supporting the scanning and editing functions included in the TWAIN source or acquire plug-in,
allows you to open saved images, edit them, and save them to
disk.
Supported scanners
Overview
Nikon Scan 3 can be used with the following scanners:
• 4000 ED (SUPER COOLSCAN 4000 ED)
• COOLSCAN IV ED
• SUPER COOLSCAN 2000 (LS-2000), firmware version 1.3
or later (see 57)
• COOLSCAN III, firmware version 1.3 or later (see 57)
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This reference manual has been written to guide you through
the process of using Nikon Scan to scan and edit images. The
next chapter, “Getting Started,” describes the type of system
required to run Nikon Scan and takes you step-by-step through
the installation process. The “Tutorial” section provides enough
information to enable you to scan images and open them in
another application or save them to disk.
More information on scanning and image editing options is provided in the “Reference” section, which also describes how to
use Nikon Scan as a stand-alone application and includes a detailed description of the Nikon Color Management System (CMS)
and other scan preferences. The manual ends with a series of
appendices, including a visual index to the program’s windows,
menus, and dialogs, and instructions for reinstalling Nikon Scan.
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following
symbols and conventions are used:
This icon marks cautions, information that you should read
before use to prevent damage to your Nikon scanner.
This icon marks notes, information that you should read
before using Nikon Scan.
This icon marks tips, additional information you may find
helpful when using Nikon Scan.
This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or in other documentation.
This symbol indicates that the cross-reference marked
with the icon is to the Nikon Scan 3 Reference Manual
(this manual).
This symbol indicates that the cross-reference marked
with the icon is to the hardware documentation provided with your scanner.
Blue text indicates a link to another part of this manual
or to the World-Wide Web. Click the text to follow the
link.
Printing This Manual
If desired, portions of this manual can be printed for ease of
reference using the Print… command in the Adobe Acrobat
Reader File menu.
Overview
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Terminology
Background Knowledge
Throughout this manual, “4000 ED” is used in reference to SUPER
COOLSCAN 4000 ED film scanners and “LS-2000” in reference to SUPER COOLSCAN 2000 film scanners. “MA-20 (S)”
is used in reference to both MA-20 and MA-20 (S) slide mount
adapters, “IA-20 (S)” in reference to both IA-20 and IA-20 (S)
adapters for APS (IX240) film (available separately), and
“SF-200 (S)” in reference to both SF-200 and SF-200 (S) slide
feeder adapters (available separately for 4000 ED and LS-2000
film scanners).
Illustrations
This manual is for use with both the Windows and Macintosh
versions of Nikon Scan. While the majority of the illustrations
are taken from the Windows version of the product, save where
otherwise noted the operations described apply to both the
Macintosh and Windows versions.
This manual assumes familiarity with operations common to
the Macintosh and Windows operating systems. If you are in
doubt about the meaning of any of the terms used here, refer to
the documentation provided with your operating system.
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on-line at www.nikon-euro.com. Visit this
site to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips,
answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography.
Overview
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Getting Started
About This Chapter
Installing Nikon Scan
Before You Begin (pp. 5–6)
Installation (pp. 7–17)
This chapter takes you step-by-step through the process of installing Nikon Scan. Users who have already completed installation
can proceed directly to the next chapter for a tutorial covering basic scan operations.
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148 Uninstall
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Before You Begin
Before installing Nikon Scan, make sure that your computer system satisfies the following requirements:
System Requirements
Windows
CPU
OS
RAM
Hard-Disk Space
MMX Pentium 166 MHz or better (Pentium II or better recommended)
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)*, Windows Me, Windows 2000 or later
32 MB (64 MB or more recommended)
†
20 MB free for installation with additional 20 MB available while Nikon Scan is running (200 MB
or more recommended, or 400 MB or more when using Digital ROC or Digital GEM)
Video Resolution 640 × 480 pixels or greater with 16-bit RGB color (high color) or more
IEEE 1394/Firewire
(4000 ED)
USB
(COOLSCAN IV ED)
SCSI (LS-2000,
COOLSCAN III)
Only boards compliant with Open Host-Controller Interface (OHCI) are supported**. If
your computer has an empty PCI slot and is not equipped with a suitable board, you can
install the board provided with the 4000 ED.
Only built-in USB ports are supported
**
Only boards compliant with the ASPI interface standard are supported
Miscellaneous CD-ROM drive required for installation
* The IEEE 1394 driver update provided with Nikon Scan is required when using the 4000 ED with Windows 98 SE.
† A minimum of 128 MB is recommended when using Digital GEM, Digital ROC, the optional IA-20 (S) APS (IX240) film adapter, or the optional
SA-30 roll-film adapter for the 4000 ED. Additional memory is required to run the host application when Nikon Scan functions as a TWAIN
source.
**The scanner may not function as expected when connected to an IEEE 1394/Firewire or USB hub.
Getting Started: Before You Begin
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Macintosh
CPU
OS
RAM
Hard-Disk Space
Power PC G3 or later (Power PC G4 or later recommended)
Mac OS 8.6 or later
24 MB (64 MB or more recommended)
*
20 MB free for installation with additional 20 MB available while Nikon Scan is running (200 MB
or more recommended, or 400 MB or more when using Digital ROC or Digital GEM)
Video Resolution 640 × 480 pixels or greater with 16-bit RGB color (thousands of colors) or more
†
IEEE 1394/Firewire
(4000 ED)
Firewire Support 2.3.3 or later recommended
Built-in ports supported from Firewire Support 2.0. If you are using an old-model (beige) G3
desktop computer not equipped with a Firewire board, you can install the board provided
with the 4000 ED.
USB
(COOLSCAN IV ED)
SCSI (LS-2000,
COOLSCAN III)
Only built-in USB ports are supported
Only boards compliant with Macintosh SCSI Driver 4.3 are supported
†
Miscellaneous CD-ROM drive required for installation
* A minimum memory allocation of 128 MB is recommended when using Digital GEM, Digital ROC, the optional IA-20 (S) APS (IX240) film adapter,
or the optional SA-30 roll-film adapter for the 4000 ED. Additional memory is required to run the host application when Nikon Scan functions
as an acquire plug-in.
† The scanner may not function as expected when connected to an IEEE 1394/Firewire or USB hub.
Getting Started: Before You Begin
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Installation
Installing Nikon Scan
Windows
If you are connecting your scanner for the first time, do not
connect the scanner until you have completed installation of Nikon
Scan. Follow the steps below to complete installation.
Step 1—Turn the computer on
Turn the computer on and wait for the operating system to
start up.
Click here to proceed to the next step.
If an earlier version of Nikon Scan is already installed on your
system, before upgrading to version 3 you will need to uninstall
the existing version of Nikon Scan. To uninstall Nikon Scan,
click the Start button and select the uninstaller from under
Nikon Scan in the Programs sub-menu.
Macintosh
Step 1—Turn the computer on
Turn the computer on and wait for the operating system to
start up.
Click here to proceed to the next step.
If an earlier version of Nikon Scan is already installed on your
system, before upgrading to version 3 you will need to uninstall
the existing version of Nikon Scan. To uninstall Nikon Scan,
insert the Nikon Scan CD into the CD-ROM drive and start the
installer. In the main install dialog, select Uninstall from the
pop-up menu at the top left corner of the dialog, then click the
Uninstall button to uninstall Nikon Scan.
Nikon Scan 3 offers full support for the scanners supported
under version 2.x. Users of Nikon Scan 2 can enjoy the improved functionality of Nikon Scan 3 while continuing to use
their existing scanners.
Getting Started: Installation
Nikon Scan 3 offers full support for the scanners supported
under version 2.x. Users of Nikon Scan 2 can enjoy the improved functionality of Nikon Scan 3 while continuing to use
their existing scanners.
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Step 2—Start the installer
Before starting installation of Nikon
Scan, quit any other programs that
may be running, including any viruschecking software. Insert the Nikon
Scan 3 CD into the CD-ROM drive.
After a pause, the Welcome dialog
shown at right will open automatically.
Click here to proceed to the next step.
Windows
Macintosh
Step 2—Start the installer
Before starting installation of Nikon
Scan, quit any other programs that
may be running, including any viruschecking software. Insert the Nikon
Scan 3 CD into the CD-ROM drive
and double-click the installer icon.
The window shown at right will be
displayed; click Continue….
Click here to proceed to the next step.
If the Welcome dialog does not appear when the CD-ROM is
inserted in the drive:
1. Double click the My Computer icon
2. In the My Computer window, click on the CD-ROM drive
icon with the right mouse button
3. Select Autorun from the menu that appears
Getting Started: Installation
Depending on where you purchased your scanner, the Nikon
Scan 3 CD will contain installers for from one to four language
versions of Nikon Scan: English (EN), French (FR), German (DE),
and Spanish (ES). Where installers for more than one language
version are available, the installers may be found in separate
folders; open the folder for the language of your choice and
double-click the installer icon.
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Windows
Step 3—Click Nikon Scan 3
Click Nikon Scan 3 to begin installation of Nikon Scan.
Click here to proceed to the next step.
The other links in the Welcome dialog are described below.
Link Description
Depending on where you purchased your
Other
software
scanner, one or more third-party software
packages may be bundled with Nikon Scan.
For information concerning installation and
use, see the manuals provided.
Macintosh
Step 3—Accept the license agreement
The software license agreement will
be displayed. After reading the agreement, click Accept to continue with
installation.
Click here to proceed to the next step.
Opens the ReadMe file, which may contain
ReadMe
information that could not be included in
the manual. Read this file before using
Nikon Scan.
Exit Exits the Welcome program.
Click to open your web browser to a
URL(s)
Nikon Digital Imaging web-site (your
computer must be set up for an Internet
connection).
Getting Started: Installation
To print the software license agreement (above) or the ReadMe
file described in Step 4, click Print…. Copies of these files are
stored on the Nikon Scan 3 CD in the same folder as the installer, where they can be accessed at any time.
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Windows
Step 4—Choose a language for Nikon Scan
Depending on where you purchased your scanner, you may be
prompted to select the language in which Nikon Scan’s menus
and dialogs will be displayed. Choose a language from the list
provided.
Macintosh
Step 4—Read the ReadMe file
After accepting the license agreement, take a few moments to
view the ReadMe file, which may contain important information
that could not be included in this manual. When you have finished, click Continue….
Step 5—Start the installation wizard
The dialog shown at right will be displayed; click Next to proceed to the
next step.
Click here to proceed to the next step.
Step 5—Select the installation type
The installer dialog shown at right will
be displayed. Select Easy Install
from the pop-up menu at the top left
corner of the dialog.
Click here to proceed to the next step.
The other options in the installer dialog are described below.
Button Description
Opens your web browser to the Nikon
Go to Nikon
Home Page
Digital Imaging web-site for your area
(your Macintosh must be set up for an
Internet connection).
Getting Started: Installation
Read Me… Opens the ReadMe file described in Step 4.
Quit Quits the installer.
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Step 6—Accept the license agreement
The software license agreement will
be displayed. After reading the agreement, click Ye s to continue with installation.
Step 7—Choose a location for Nikon Scan
The default location for Nikon Scan
is shown in the Destination Folder
text box in the Choose Destination
Location dialog. To install Nikon Scan
to a different folder, click Browse and
navigate to the desired location.
After selecting a destination folder,
click Next to begin installation. The
dialog shown at right will be displayed
while installation is in progress.
Windows
Macintosh
Step 6—Choose a location for Nikon Scan
The disk and folder to which Nikon
Scan will be installed (by default, the
root directory on the system disk)
are shown in the Install Location
panel. Choose a new disk from the
Install Location pop-up menu, or
choose Select Folder… to navigate
to the desired location.
Step 7—Click Install
Click Install in the installer dialog to
begin installation. A progress indicator will be displayed while files are
copied to your hard disk.
Click here to proceed to the next step.
Click here to proceed to the next step.
Getting Started: Installation
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148 Uninstall
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Windows/Macintosh
Step 8—Select an RGB profile
When images are scanned in RGB, Nikon Scan uses calibrated
RGB profiles to ensure consistent color reproduction. As part
of the installation process, you can choose which of these profiles will be used as the default for the calibrated RGB color
space when you first start Nikon Scan. A new profile can be
chosen at any time from the Nikon Scan Preferences dialog.
8-1 Once the Nikon Scan program
files have been installed, a dialog
similar to that shown at right will
be displayed.
To choose a profile from a list, click Use name list and
proceed to Step 8-4. To choose a profile with the help of a
Wizard, click Use Wizard and proceed to Step 8-2. If you
are unsure as to what color-space profile to choose, we
recommend that you select Use Wizard and choose the
profile suggested for your platform. A new profile can be
chosen at any time after installation in the Nikon Scan Preferences dialog.
8-2 The Color Space Wizard opens
with the dialog shown at right.
Choose Windows if the majority of the images that you
scan will be edited on Windows platforms, or Macintosh
if you do most of your editing on a Macintosh.
Click here to proceed to the next step.
“Profile”
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115 Color-space profiles
107 Nikon Color Management System
Getting Started: Installation
To ensure accurate color reproduction, the Nikon Color Management System (Nikon CMS) must have information about the
color characteristics of your scanner, monitor, and the color
space used when editing or printing images. This information is
contained in files called “profiles.”
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8-3 Depending on your choice, you will be presented with one of the dialogs shown below.
Narrow gamut: vivid,
“saturated” colors
Wide gamut: low-
contrast, “flat” colors
Windows profiles Macintosh profiles
(gamma 2.2) (gamma 1.8)
Choose a profile from the list (sRGB is recommended for images destined for Windows computers, Apple RGB for the
Macintosh). The effects of the color range and gamma value for each profile can be previewed in the image to the right of the
list. If the image seems too dark or too bright, click Too dark to choose from a list of Windows profiles, or Too light to
choose from a list of Macintosh profiles. Click OK to choose the selected profile as the initial RGB color space.
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Getting Started: Installation
Click here to proceed to the next step.
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8-4 A list of ten RGB color-space profiles will be displayed. Choose a profile for use as the initial
calibrated RGB color space. The effects of the color range and gamma setting for each profile can
be seen in the image to the right of the profile list. Select a profile and click OK. If you are not
sure which profile is right for you, click Back to Wizard to open the Wizard dialog shown in Step
8-3.
Click here to proceed to the next step.
Choosing the profile that is right for you
When choosing a profile for the RGB color space, you should bear two things in mind: the gamma value for your platform and the
gamut (range) of colors required for the task at hand.
Gamma is a fundamental characteristic of imaging systems, used to adjust the brightness of scanned images so that they display
correctly on your monitor. The first seven profiles in the profile list have a gamma value of 2.2, which is the de facto standard for
Windows. The last three have a gamma value of 1.8, the default value for the Macintosh. Select a profile appropriate to the
platform on which the image is to be displayed.
The other factor to bear in mind when selecting a profile is the gamut, or range of colors you will need for the task at hand. If you
are not planning to make fine adjustments to color, a profile with a narrow range of colors is suitable. Note, however, that a
narrow gamut may produce colors that are too “saturated,” or vivid. If you intend to fine-tune color, contrast, and brightness using
an editing tool such as the Curves palette, choose a profile that offers a wide range of colors. Without editing, however, such a
profile may produce “flat,” low-contrast images.
Profiles within each of the two groupings are ordered by the size of their gamut. Those with a narrow gamut are listed at the top,
those with a wide gamut at the bottom.
Getting Started: Installation
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Step 9—Read the ReadMe file
When installation is complete, the
dialog shown at right will be displayed.
Confirm that Please ReadMe first
is checked and click Finish to display the ReadMe file. Take a few moments to view this file, which may
contain information that could not be
included in this manual.
Step 10—Quit the installer
Closing the ReadMe file returns you
to the Welcome dialog. Click Exit
to return to Windows.
Click here to proceed to the next step.
Windows
Macintosh
Step 9—Select a plug-ins folder
To scan images using a third-party
application, you will need to install a
copy of the Nikon Scan plug-in in the
application’s plug-in folder. The installer will automatically locate the
plug-in folders on your computer and
display them in the dialog shown at
right. Select the plug-ins folders for
the desired applications and click OK.
Step 10—Quit the installer
The dialog shown at right will be displayed when installation is complete.
Click Restart to restart your computer.
Click here to proceed to the next step.
Getting Started: Installation
The installer saves a copy of the Nikon Scan plug-in in a plug-ins
folder under the folder to which you installed Nikon Scan. To
use the plug-in with another application, first make sure that the
application is not running and then copy the plug-in to the
application’s plug-in folder.
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Windows
Step 11—Check that the Nikon Scan CD is in place
If you will be connecting your scanner for the first time, before
you will be able to use the device you will need to register it
with the Windows Device Manager. Before proceeding to the
next step, make sure the Nikon Scan 3 CD is inserted in the
CD-ROM drive, and then click here to proceed to the next
step.
If you have already registered your scanner with Windows, either because you are re-installing Nikon Scan or are a user of a
LS-2000 or COOLSCAN III film scanner who is upgrading to
Nikon Scan 3, installation is complete. Click here to view
the next chapter.
Macintosh
Step 11—Check the memory available to Nikon Scan
Locate the Nikon Scan 3.0 icon in
the location you chose in Step 6. A fter clicking the icon once to select it,
choose Get Info ( I) from the Finder
File menu. Select Memory from the
Show pop-up menu in the information
dialog to display memory requirements
as shown at right. If possible, enter a
value for “Preferred size” greater than
or equal to the suggested size.
Click here to proceed to the next step.
Memory requirements for the Macintosh
Getting Started: Installation
Memory requirements vary with the adapter used. The following minimum allocations are recommended:
Adapter Preferred Size
MA-20 (S) 65,536 K (64 MB)
SA-21/SA-20 65,536 K (64 MB)
IA-20 (S) 131,072 K (128 MB)
SA-30 131,072 K (128 MB)
* A minimum allocation of 128 MB is recommended when using Digital ROC
or Digital GEM.
*
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Windows
Step 12—Connect the scanner
Connect the device as described in the hardware documentation. If you are using the LS-2000 or COOLSCAN III, be sure to
turn the computer off before connecting the device. If you are
using a scanner with an IEEE 1394/Firewire or USB interface,
such as the 4000 ED or COOLSCAN IV ED, you can leave the
computer on while connecting the scanner. Note, however, that
if you are using the 4000 ED under Windows 98 Second Edition,
you will need to install the IEEE 1394 driver update provided
with Nikon Scan before connecting the scanner.
Step 13—Turn the scanner on
Turn the scanner on. If you are using a scanner with a SCSI
interface, such as the LS-2000 or COOLSCAN III, after turning
the scanner on turn on the computer and start Windows.
Step 14—Register the scanner with Windows
The registration process differs depending on the scanner and
operating system used. Click here for step-by-step instructions on registering your scanner.
Macintosh
Step 12—Connect the scanner
Connect the device as described in the hardware documentation. If you are using the LS-2000 or COOLSCAN III, be sure to
turn the computer off before connecting the device. If you are
using a scanner with an IEEE 1394/Firewire or USB interface,
such as the 4000 ED or COOLSCAN IV ED, you can leave the
computer on while connecting the scanner.
Step 13—Turn the scanner on
Turn the scanner on. If you are using a scanner with a SCSI
interface, such as the LS-2000 or COOLSCAN III, after turning
the scanner on turn on the computer and start Windows.
Installation is now complete. Click here to view the next
chapter.
Once you have registered your scanner, installation is complete.
Click here to view the next chapter.
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Getting Started: Installation
To check whether Mac OS recognizes the scanner, use the Apple
System Profiler in the Apple menu.
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Tutorial
Basic Scanning
The Scan Window (pp. 19–25)
Making a Scan (pp. 26–35)
About This Chapter
This chapter:
• Introduces you to the scan window, the scanner control center
• Takes you step-by-step through the process of making a scan
This chapter provides enough information to enable you to scan images and open them in another application or save them to
disk. More information on scanning, image processing, and preferences is included in the following chapters.
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The Scan Window
The Nikon Scan Plug-in or TWAIN Source
Nikon Scan consists of the following two modules:
• The Scan Window
The scan window is the interface between your scanner and
the imaging application that acts as a host for Nikon Scan. It
is where you adjust scanner settings and perform image enhancement before scanning the image into the host application, which can be any application that supports TWAIN
(Windows) or Adobe Photoshop 5.0 plug-ins (Macintosh).
• The Nikon Scan Applet
The Nikon Scan applet, or mini-program, serves as a host for
the scan window when no other compatible program is available, or when you don’t have the resources needed to run a
more sophisticated imaging program. When you are using
the Nikon Scan applet, Nikon Scan is said to be functioning
as a “stand-alone” application.
This section describes how to access the scan window and introduces you to scan window controls.
Installing Photoshop 5.0 LE
Windows: After inserting the Photoshop LE CD into the CD-ROM drive, double-click in turn
on the My Computer and CD icons, open the Photosle folder in the folder for the language
of your choice, and double-click Setup.exe. The serial number can be found on the userregistration card in the CD-ROM case.
Macintosh: After inserting the Photoshop LE CD into the CD-ROM drive, double-click the
CD-ROM icon on the desktop, open the Photoshop 5.0 LE folder in the folder for the
language of your choice, and double-click the installer icon. The serial number can be found on
the user-registration card in the CD-ROM case.
Tutorial: The Scan Window
Opening the Scan Window
Before opening the scan window, make sure that your Nikon
scanner is connected and powered on.
• Opening the Scan Window from a Host Application
To open the scan window from a third-party application such
as Adobe Photoshop, select Nikon Scan from the host’s import or acquire menu (see the host application manual for
details). If you are using a Macintosh, the Nikon Scan 3.0 plugin must first be copied to the application’s Plug-ins folder. In
the Windows version of Adobe Photoshop LE, the File menu
contains a sub-menu of import commands which in-cludes
an option for selecting the TWAIN source; select this option
and choose “Nikon Scan 3.0” from the list of sources that
appears. In the Macintosh version, the scan window can be
opened by choosing “Nikon Scan 3.0” from the sub-menu of
import/export plug-ins under the File menu.
• Using Nikon Scan as a Stand-Alone Application
Double-click the Nikon Scan 3.0 icon in the folder to which
you installed Nikon Scan. Windows users can also start Nikon
Scan by clicking the Windows Start button and selecting
Nikon Scan 3.0 from the Programs sub-menu.
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Getting to Know the Scan Window
Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with scan window controls.
Thumbnail drawer tab
Control area
(see 21)
Contains the most frequently
used scanning and preview controls, including the film eject
button and media type and
color-model menus.
Information panel
(see 22)
Indicates:
• whether the image has been
flipped or rotated
• the physical dimensions and
file size of the portion of the
image to be scanned
• what extra processing will be
performed when the image is
scanned
• the color values for the pixel
under the cursor
Preview button
(see 23)
Click to preview the frame to be
scanned. The preview shows
how the image will look when it
is scanned.
Click to select frames to be scanned from multi-frame
film (this tab is not displayed when the MA-20 (S) or
SF-200 (S) is inserted in the scanner).
Scan button
(see 23)
Click to scan the selected
portion of the image into
the host application.
(see 23)
Interactive help
Gives a brief tip about the
control under the mouse
cursor.
Preview area
The preview image is displayed here. Click the Natural tab (see 23)
to see how the image looked before processing; click the Processed tab
(see 23) to see how the image will look when it is scanned.
Tool chest
(see 24)
Contains tools for:
• setting the image orientation
and choosing the portion of
the image to be scanned
• controlling the physical dimensions and file size of the
image when opened in the
host application
• enhancing color, contrast,
and sharpness before the
image is scanned and, when
Nikon Scan is used as a standalone application, after images are opened in the Nikon
Scan applet
• removing the effects of
scratches, dust, fading, and
film grain
• controlling the exposure values for the scanning element
Scan Progress window
(see 23)
Shows what actions are being performed, and gives a
log of automated tasks.
and other features particular
to your scanner
Tutorial: The Scan Window
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The Control Area
Eject Button
Autofocus Button Autoexposure Button Zoom Buttons
Ejects film from multi-frame adapters (this button is disabled when the
MA-20 (S) slide-mount adapter is in
place). Control-click (Windows) or
option-click (Macintosh) to eject a
slide from the optional SF-200 (S)
slide feeder without feeding a new
one.
Click to focus the scanner on the
selected point of the image, or control-click (Windows) or option-click
(Macintosh) to select a new focus
point.
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Before scanning, the scanner needs
to gather information about the image to adjust exposure for best results. Click this button to adjust
exposure.
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Click the button to zoom in on
the current crop, enlarging it to fill
the preview area. Click the
button to zoom out.
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Settings Menu Media Type Menu Color Model Menu Window Buttons
Using the options in this menu, you
can reset the scanner to default settings, or save scanner settings suited
to particular scanning conditions and
recall them as desired.
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Adjusts scanner settings to match
the media in the scanner. Select
positive when scanning film positives
(slides, reversal film, or monochrome
positives), negative (color or monochrome) when scanning negatives. A
separate option is available for scanning Kodachrome positives.
Select a color model according to
the capacities of your image editing
software and whether the image is
destined for output on a commercial
four-color printing press or display
on a monitor.
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• Prefs: click to open the prefer-
ences dialog (see 105)
• Help: click to open the Nikon
Scan help file
• Tools: open the Tool Chest
( 40) or Scan Progress win-
dows ( 31).
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The Information Panel
Orientation
Dimensions/File Size Image Enhancement Scanner Extras
Shows the orientation of the preview image relative to the original,
reflecting any flips or rotations that
have been performed.
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Color Values
Gives the color values for the pixel
under the cursor. After processing,
two values appear, one reflecting the
color in the Natural tab (top row),
the other the color in the Processed
tab (bottom row).
Gives the height and width of the
current crop in pixels, and the size of
the file that will result if the crop is
scanned at current output size and
resolution.
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Indicates whether Digital ICE3 and
analog gain are in effect. Remember
to use Digital ICE3 only when needed,
as turning these features on can substantially increase scanning times.
51
Indicates the current bit depth (which
determines the maximum number of
colors in the image) and whether
multi-sample scanning (4000 ED and
LS-2000 only) is in effect.
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The Thumbnail Drawer Tab
The Natural/Processed Tabs
This tab is only displayed when a multi-frame adapter is inserted in the
scanner. Clicking this tab opens the thumbnail drawer, where you can select
the frame to be scanned by clicking the associated frame number. To view
the frames as small previews (thumbnails), click the button. Multiple
frames can be selected by clicking each frame in turn while holding down the
control (Windows) or command (Macintosh) key, or by holding down the
shift key while clicking two frames to select these frames and all the frames
between them.
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The Preview Button The Scan Button
Clicking this button displays a preview of the image to be scanned (if
multiple frames are selected in the
thumbnail drawer, a preview will be
performed for each frame). You will
need to create a new preview after
changing the media type or using the
zoom buttons.
Scans the image and opens it in the
host application (if multiple frames
are selected in the thumbnail drawer,
each frame will be scanned and
opened in a separate window).
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These tabs allow for a quick “before-and-after” comparison showing the
effects of processing. The Natural tab shows how the image looked before
processing, the Processed tab how the image will look when scanned at
current settings. If you are using Nikon Scan as a stand-alone application, you
can switch back and forth between the tabs using the Show Natural Pane/
Show Processed Pane commands in the View menu or the Ctrl-T
(Windows) or -T (Macintosh) keyboard shortcuts.
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The Scan Progress Window
This window shows the progress of
preview and scan operations. The
current task can be cancelled by
clicking the Stop button. Tasks that
have yet to be performed are listed
in the Queue tab and can be cancelled by selecting the task and clicking the icon. Completed tasks
are listed in the Log tab.
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The Tool Chest
Layout Tools
*
Information
*
Crop
†
Curves
*
Use these tools to select the portion
of the image to be scanned (the
“crop”) and to rotate and flip the
image prior to scanning. You can
also select a new focus area and
scroll images that have been opened
in Nikon Scan after scanning.
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Color Balance
Use the color balance tools to make
adjustments to brightness, contrast,
and color balance that affect the
entire image.
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*
Gives height and width of the current crop and the coordinates of its
top left corner. The color value
display shows the color of the pixel
under the cursor before and after
processing.
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*
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LCH Editor
Like the Curves too, the LCH editor
can be used to adjust brightness and
contrast in shadows, mid-tones, and
highlights. It also incorporates hue
and chroma editors, which provide
extremely flexible tools for adjusting
color.
This is where you adjust the resolution and size of the image according
to the output device (printer or
monitor) on which the image will be
displayed.
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Unsharp Mask
Unsharp mask increases the sharpness of the image by making edges
more distinct, either over the entire
image or in areas where specific colors are prominent.
85
*
One of three color editing tools
offered by Nikon Scan, the curves
tool is useful when adjusting contrast
and making changes to color balance
that effect only a specific portion of
the tone range (shadows, mid-tones,
or highlights).
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Tools marked with an asterisk (“*”)
are available both in the scan window
and (where Nikon Scan is used as a
stand-alone application) when images are opened in the Nikon Scan
applet after scanning. Those marked
with a “†” are only available in the
scan window.
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The Tool Chest (Continued)
Digital ICE Cubed (Digital ICE3)
†
Analog Gain
†
Scanner Extras
†
Depending on your scanner, up to three image enhancement tools are
available:
• Digital ICE: reduces the effects of dust and scratches
• Digital ROC: restores colors lost through fading
• Digital GEM: reduces the effect of film grain
51
This tool allows exposure for the
colored elements in the scanner’s
light source to be adjusted manually.
Use when you want to change exposure from the values produced by
the autoexposure operation.
56
These tools offer you control over
features specific to your scanner.
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Tools marked with a “†” are only available in the scan window.
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Making a Scan
The Basics
This section covers the basics of making a scan, from opening the scan window to scanning an image into the host application. A
detailed description of Nikon Scan’s color editing and image enhancement features may be found in the following chapter.
STEP 1Open the scan window ( 27)
STEP 2Insert the medium in the scanner ( 27)
STEP 3Select the media
type ( 27)
STEP 4Select the color
model ( 28)
STEP 6Preview the frames
to be scanned
( 31)
STEP
Scan the images
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( 35)
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STEP 5Select the frames to be scanned ( 29)
STEP 7Open the Layout
Tools palette
( 32)
STEP 8Adjust image orien-
tation ( 32)
STEP 9Select the area to be
scanned ( 33)
STEP
Select an output
10
resolution ( 34)
STEP
Adjust the output
11
size ( 34)
STEP
Adjust settings for
12
the remaining
frames ( 35)
STEP
Save the scanned im-
14
ages ( 35)
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Before making a scan, connect the scanner and turn it on as
described in the scanner manual. You will also need to turn on
your computer and wait for the operating system to start up.
Option When to use it
Positive
Use when scanning most makes of
positive slides or reversal film.
Step 1—Open the scan window
Open the scan window as described in the previous section
under “Opening the Scan Window.”
Step 2—Insert the medium in the scanner
Insert the medium to be scanned in the scanner as described in
the hardware documentation.
Step 3—Select the media type
Select the media type from the popup menu in the control area. The
options available depend on the selected scanner.
Neg (Color)
(4000 ED/
COOLSCAN IV ED
only)
Neg (Mono)
(4000 ED/
COOLSCAN IV ED
only)
Negative
(LS-2000/
COOLSCAN III
only)
Kodachrome
(4000 ED/
COOLSCAN IV ED
only)
Use when scanning color film negatives.
Use when scanning black-and-white
negatives.
Use when scanning film negatives.
Use when scanning Kodachrome
positives.
Pg. For more information on:
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Select Positive when scanning AGFA SCALA monochrome film,
or when scanning prepared microscope slides using the FH-G1
medical slide holder (available separately).
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Step 4—Select the color model
Select a color model according to
how you intend to use the image. The
options available depend on whether
the Nikon Color Management system
(CMS) is on (the default setting) or
off.
Option When to use it
Grayscale
Use for images that will be printed or
displayed in monochrome
Nikon Color Management
The Nikon Color Management system (CMS) ensures that the
colors from your scanner are reproduced accurately on different output devices such as printers and monitors. Accuracy is
ensured by means of ICC profiles that provide information about
the color space used for scanning and the characteristics of the
video system, printer, or monitor. Profiles are available for RGB
(for use when editing images or displaying them on a monitor)
and CMYK (for professionals who wish to create a file ready for
printing on a commercial four-color printing press).
Calibrated RGB
(CMS on)
CMYK
(CMS on)
RGB
(CMS off)
Use for images that will be edited or
displayed on a computer monitor
Use for images destined for output on a
four-color printer
Use to edit raw RGB data from the
scanner
Pg. For more information on:
107 Turning Nikon CMS on and off
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Pg. For more information on:
107 Nikon Color Management
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Step 5—Select the frames to be scanned
If you are using a multi-frame adapter, you can select the frames to be scanned from the thumbnail drawer. Click the thumbnail
drawer tab to open the drawer as shown below.
Multi-frame adapters
A multi-frame adapter is an adapter that allows you to scan more than one frame of a film roll or strip film without having to
remove the media from the adapter between scans. The following multi-frame adapters are available for the Nikon scanners
supported under Nikon Scan 3:
• the SA-21 (4000 ED/COOLSCAN IV ED) and SA-20 (LS-2000/COOLSCAN III) strip-film adapters
• the IA-20 (S) adapter for APS (IX-240) film (sold separately)
• the SA-31 film-roll adapter for the 4000 ED (sold separately)
• the SF-200 (S) slide feeder for the 4000 ED and LS-2000 (sold separately; note that because the SF-200 (S) can preview only
one frame at a time, the thumbnail drawer is not available when this adapter is in use)
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