Polaroid SprintScan User Guide
SprintScan
Driver Software
Version 1.03
User’s Guide
Macintosh & Windows
Ta b le of contents
1 Introduction
Overview 1-1
SprintScan documentation set 1-4
How to use this guide 1-5
Obtaining assistance 1-6
2 Software Installation
Overview 2-1
SprintScan for Macintosh 2-2
SprintScan for Windows 2-4
3 Quick Scanning
Overview 3-1
QuickStart 3-2
SprintScan windows and menus 3-6
Adjusting an image 3-15
Working with scan jobs 3-18
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4 Reference
Overview 4-1
SprintScan software 4-2
Preview window 4-5
Scanner menu 4-8
View menu 4-11
Preferences menu 4-15
The Tool buttons 4-23
Settings window 4-29
Image Adjustment Tools 4-39
Information window 4-63
Scan Job window 4-67
Appendix A: Troubleshooting A-1
Appendix B: Scanning tips B-1
Glossary G-1
License Agreements L-1
Index I-1
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1 I n t ro d u c t i o n
SprintScan overv i e w
The SprintScan scanner driver is software that acts as a bridge
between your scanner and a target application such as
Photoshop that supports plug-in modules (Macintosh) or
TWAIN modules (Windows).
SprintScan software enables you to capture images with
your scanner, adjust those images, then place them in your
image-editing application. With its many editing tools and
features, SprintScan can save you considerable time from
having to do touch-ups in your image editing software.
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User interface for The SprintScan driver is available for both Macintosh and
Macintosh and Windows platforms. The hardware is compatible for both
Windows platforms but requires separate interface kits for each.
The SprintScan software user interface and procedures are
nearly identical for both the Macintosh and Windows versions. In this manual, the screen displays and instructions are
based on the Macintosh version. Any minor differences in the
user interface or procedure for Windows users are noted as
they occur.
Features The image adjustment functions are among the most powerful
features of SprintScan. In addition, SprintScan’s ability to
process various scan jobs concurrently adds tremendous flexibility to scanning.
SprintScan software enables you to:
• Scan images in color and grayscale mode, and output the
image as either 8-bit or 12-bit information.
• Prepare digital images for either high (fine) resolution printing
or high printing magnification by scanning the images at high
input resolutions.
• Perform a preview to see a preliminary view of the image
before scanning. Previewing an image allows you to do further adjustments if necessary and also lets you select the final
area to be scanned in case you wish to crop the image.
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• Modify the image quality by using either the automatic or
advanced image-adjustment tools. You can change the brightness, contrast, and exposure; shadows and highlights; gamma
or midtones (mid gray levels); hue or saturation; and apply
various sharpening filters for special effects.
• View thumbnail displays of the image, make changes and see
the “before” and “after” effects instantly.
• Create multiple scan jobs (tasks) that you direct the scanner to
process and scan. For example, one scan job might be in
grayscale and another might be in color. The two scan jobs
can then be manipulated and scanned separately, and you can
switch between the scan jobs easily while making changes.
• Scan a single image or several at a time. For example, you can
scan up to four 35mm slides concurrently.
• Verify RGB changes by viewing precise pixel-by-pixel input
and output image information. This information is helpful if
you are adjusting the image based on specific color values.
Introduction 1-3
SprintScan documentation set
The SprintScan documentation set provides instructions for
setting up the SprintScan hardware and software and performing all operational and maintenance tasks.
Hardware manual The Hardware Manual explains how to:
• Unpack and inspect your hardware components
• Install the scanner hardware
• Perform power-on startup tests
• Operate the scanner hardware
Software User’s Guide The Software User’s Guide (this manual) provides reference
material for users who work with SprintScan to scan high
quality images. It also describes maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
Other instructions On-line help is available in the SprintScan Windows version
application by pressing the Help item on the menu bar. The
on-line help system uses standard Windows conventions.
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How to use this guide
This guide is directed to customers who require high-quality
graphics scanning capability. It provides procedures for
installing, using, and maintaining the SprintScan software.
Chapter 2 Describes how to install the software for both
Macintosh and Windows systems.
Chapter 3 Presents a snapshot summary of the SprintScan
functions and provides a quick overview of the scanning
process.
Chapter 4 Provides a detailed description of every
SprintScan function and feature.
Appendix A Provides a troubleshooting guide for
SprintScan hardware and software problems.
Appendix B Provides scanning tips for best results.
Glossary Explains common scanning terms.
Introduction 1-5
Obtaining assistance
For technical assistance, contact your dealer or call
Polaroid toll-free from within the U.S.A., Monday-Friday,
8 AM to 8 PM Eastern time:
1-800-432-5355
In Canada, call:
1-800-268-6970
Or write to:
Polaroid Electronic Imaging
565 Technology Square, 3rd Floor
Cambridge, MA 02139
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2 S o f t w a re installation
This chapter covers the installation of the scanning software
and related software included in the scanner package. Refer to
the instructions for your computer environment (Macintosh
or Windows).
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SprintScan for Macintosh
SprintScan software for Macintosh operating systems is a
plug-in module that can be used with any any application that
operates with Photoshop plug-in modules.
SprintScan for Macintosh includes two distinct software drivers: one for Macintosh PowerPCs (any computer utilizing the
PowerPC chip) and one for non-PowerPCs (Macintosh II
series or later, which do not utilize the PowerPC chip.) Use
the driver appropriate for your machine.
For non-PowerPCs, the Apple Shared Library Manager must
also be installed to enable SprintScan to run.
The following procedures explain how to install the
SprintScan plug-in module into the plug-ins folder of your
image-editing software (such as Photoshop). If the image-editing application is not loaded, you must install this software
before installing SprintScan.
Installing Apple Shared Library Manager (ASLM)
The Apple Shared Library Manager (ASLM) program, version
2.0, is provided with your scanner package. If this program is
not already installed, and you do not have a Macintosh
PowerPC, you must install the ASLM or your scanning software will not work. You must have system 7.0 or higher on
your Macintosh to do this.
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1 Restart your computer with the Shift key held down. Keep the
key down until you see the message “Welcome to
Macintosh.”
2 Insert the disk marked Apple Shared Library Manager into
your computer.
3 Double-click on the disk to open it, then double-click on the
Installer icon to start installation.
Installing image-editing software
The image-editing software (for example, Photoshop) must be
installed before the SprintScan software. If it is not installed,
follow these instructions.
1 Insert the first software disk (the disk labeled #1 in the series)
into your computer.
2 Run the installer program.
3 Follow the screen instructions to install the software, and refer
to the image-editing software documentation for additional
instructions as needed.
Installing SprintScan software
The SprintScan installation procedure requires you to know
the location of the image-editing application folder.
1 Insert the SprintScan disk into your computer.
2 Double-click on the Installer icon to start the installation.
3 When the SprintScan logo appears, click on Continue. In the
next window, you will be able to see the latest information and
changes to SprintScan.
Note: Save this text and read it since it may contain valuable
information regarding installation and troubleshooting that is
not included in this manual.
4 Press Continue to move on. The program displays the installa-
tion window and asks you if you wish to do a custom or a full
install.
5 Click on Install for full installation. The system then displays the
Plug-ins Folder window.
6 Select the location of the Plug-ins folder. For example, if you use
Photoshop (3.0.4 or later versions):
• Select the hard disk by double-clicking on it
• Select the Photoshop folder by double-clicking on it.
• Select the Plug-ins folder by double-clicking on it.
• Highlight the Acquire/Export folder by clicking on it only once.
There will be a button on the bottom of this dialog box which
now says Install into Acquire/Export.
• Click on this button. The files will be copied for you automati-
cally.
7 After all the necessary files are copied, a screen will appear
informing you that the installation is successful and complete.
Click on the Quit button to exit the Install program.
SprintScan for Wi n d o w s
Software installation 2-3
SprintScan software for Windows operating systems is a
TWAIN-compliant program. This allows you to scan images
directly into your image-editing application or any TWAINcompliant application that makes use of images.
The following procedures explain how to install the SprintScan
software program and the related application software.
Note: The instructions in the following sections assume that
A: is your floppy drive name. Depending on your floppy drive
name, use B: in the command line entries as needed.
Installing SprintScan software
1 Start up your PC and launch Windows.
2 Choose the Run command:
• For Windows 3.1, open the File menu in Program Manager,
then Run.
• For Windows 95, select Start from the task bar, then Run.
3 Insert the SprintScan software disk into your computer.
4 At the command line entry, type A:\SETUP and click OK.
The SprintScan setup program should start running.
5 Click OK on the SprintScan for Windows information and
installation verification window.
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Follow the screen instructions to finish installation. When
installation is complete, SprintScan will appear in its own
group window.
Installing image-editing software
In order to use the SprintScan software, you must install
image-editing software. For example, follow the instructions
below to install Adobe Photoshop:
1 Launch Windows.
2 Choose the Run command:
• For Windows 3.1, open the File menu in Program Manager,
then Run.
• For Windows 95, select Start from the task bar, then Run.
3 Insert the scanner software disk into your computer.
4 At the command line entry, type A:\PSSETUP (for Photoshop
2.5) or A:\SETUP (for Photoshop 3.0.) and click OK.
The scanner software setup program should start running.
5 Follow the instructions on the screen.
When the installation is complete, Photoshop will appear in
its own group window.
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3 Quick sca n ning
The SprintScan software is easy to use. Quick scanning introduces you to techniques to help you get the most out of
SprintScan quickly.
• A walkthrough of the basic steps for:
starting SprintScan
scanning an image
exiting SprintScan
• A pictorial overview of the SprintScan screens so you can
readily find each function and command
• A description of each icon and command button and when
to use it
• Quick reference procedures for:
adjusting an image
working with multiple scan jobs
You can use Quick scanning for shortcuts or as a summary
reference. Refer to Chapter 4 for a comprehensive description
of every SprintScan feature.
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Q u i c k S t a rt
Turn on the scanner. Load the original transparency into the
appropriate carrier. Insert the carrier firmly into the scanner
until you feel it stop. Close the door. (The scanner will not
scan if the door is open.)
Starting the software Macintosh version
Start up your image-editing software (like Adobe Photoshop).
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2 When the application opens, choose Acquire from the File
menu.
3 Choose Polaroid SprintScan or Polaroid SprintScan PPC from
the submenu.
4 When the SprintScan windows appear, continue with the
section on the next page, Scanning an Image.
Windows version
Start up your image-editing software (like Adobe Photoshop).
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2 When the application opens, choose Acquire from the File
menu.
3 Choose TWAIN_32 from the submenu.
4 When the SprintScan windows appear, continue with the
section on the next page, Scanning an image.
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Note: If the Scanner Control Panel does not appear, do the
following:
• Choose Acquire from the File menu and Select TWAIN_32
Source from the submenu. The Source Manager dialog box
appears so you can choose the device, or source, to be used
for image acquisition.
• Select Polaroid SprintScan and press Select.
• Choose Acquire from the File menu and TWAIN_32 from the
submenu to display the Scanner Control Panel.
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Hue an d
Color Correction
features are
grayed out in
grayscale mode
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Scanning an image
Go to the Settings window, and choose the image type from
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the Type pop-up menu:
• Color - choose Millions of Colors.
• Grayscale - choose 256 Shades of Gray.
2 Click on the Preview button in the Preview window. After a
few moments, a preliminary view of the image appears in the
preview area.
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3 Click on the Scan Frame tool.
With the pointer now a crossbar, move to the image and
define the scan frame by clicking and dragging the mouse to
draw a box. The scan frame is enclosed by dotted lines and
indicates the actual area that will be scanned when you use
the Scan button.
Note: To create multiple scan frames, which would make
additional scan jobs, hold down the Shift key and drag the
mouse. See Working with scan jobs on page 3-18 for details.
4 As an option, you can click on the Magnifying Lens tool to
enlarge the image.
• Click the cursor inside the image. Your view of the area sur-
rounding the cursor will be enlarged, or zoomed-in. Clicking
successively enlarges your view of the image from 100% up to
the maximum 1600%.
• To reduce your view of the magnified image, hold down the
Option key (Shift key for Windows), move the pointer to any
portion of the image, and click on the mouse simultaneously.
Clicking successively reduces the image until it is restored to
its original scale.
5 (Color images only) If a color image appears dark to you,
click on the Auto button in the Settings window. This optimizes contrast and lightens the image.
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If you are using the SprintScan 35/LE, click on the Color
Correction button in the Settings window if a color image
appears unsaturated. This applies a color look-up table and
increases the color saturation of the image.
Note: Hue and Color Correction features are grayed out in
the grayscale mode.
6 To adjust image quality, use the image adjustment tools in the
Settings window. These tools are (left to right) Tone; Hue;
Shadows and Highlights; Curve; Filters; and More Options.
Refer to Adjusting an image on page 3-15 for details.
7 Choose a resolution in the Settings window. A resolution that
matches the resolution of your output device produces the
best results.
8 To scan the image, click on the Scan button in the Preview
window. The image will be scanned and delivered to your
image-editing software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop), where it can
be saved as a file.
Exiting SprintScan Macintosh
Choose Quit from the Scanner menu or press Command+Q
(the Apple command and Q keys) simultaneously.
Windows
Click on the close button on the title bar of the Preview
window.
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SprintScan windows and menus
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c
d
Windows a Settings window contains scanning parameters for
outputting the image and includes image adjustment tools.
b Scan job window provides key functions in processing sepa-
rate scans.
c Preview window has commands and tools for controlling the
scanner and provides access to the SprintScan menus from the
menu bar.
d Information window allows precise pixel-by-pixel viewing of
the input and output image information.
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b
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Preview window
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The Preview window has commands and tools for controlling
the scanner, and it provides access to the SprintScan menus
from the menu bar.
a Menu Bar includes the different menus for setting up the
scanner (Scanner menu), controlling view options (View
menu), customizing the software (Preferences menu), and for
Windows, accessing on-line help (Help menu).
b Tool buttons simplify the performance of certain tasks:
Zoom Preview creates a new preview image in a higher resolution (and lets you switch between full page preview and
zoomed preview).
Scan Frame creates a scan frame or multiple scan frames in
the preview image.
Magnifying Lens zooms in or enlarges your view of the preview image.
Hand scrolls through a zoomed image and moves parts of it
into view.
Color Picker (Set Shadow and Highlight) samples color from
an area and designates new shadow or highlight points.
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c Rulers are located on both sides of the window to help you
with measurement and alignment.
d Preview Area is where the preview image appears after you
click on the Preview button.
e Media Type Status button shows your scan media: positive or
negative.
Note: For Windows, the Show/Close window tool buttons
appear to the right of the Media Type Status button. These
buttons show or close the Settings, Information, and Scan Job
windows.
f Action buttons generate a specific action from the scanning
software (Preview and Scan).
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b
c
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Settings window
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The settings window contains the commands for outputting
your scanned image and includes SprintScan’s image-adjustment tools.
a Type menu lets you select the mode in which your image will
be scanned and processed.
b Resolution edit box lets you enter a resolution value in which
your image will be output (not scanned). This allows printing
with either very fine resolutions or with very high magnifications.
c Automatic adjustment controls let you automatically analyze
the image and then adjust the scanning parameters to capture
the widest density range available in the image.
• Auto optimizes contrast of the image by calculating the new
settings based on the area of the image within the scan frame,
and then applying those settings to the entire image.
• Color Correction is turned on by default for the SprintScan
35/LE to compensate for minor color shifts.
d Image adjustment tools improve image quality by enhancing
image characteristics. They allow the expert user to override
the auto controls and optimize the image for just the right
tone, color hue and sharpening. “Before and after” thumbnail
displays allow comparison of the original image and the
adjusted image.
Quick scanning 3-9
Tone adjusts the brightness, contrast and exposure setting of
the entire image.
Hue changes the hue or saturation of an image and provides
access to negative film tables and exposure controls when
scanning negative images.
Shadows and Highlights adjusts the shadow and highlight
points of an image.
Curve adjusts the midtones, or mid-level grays, of an image.
Filters creates special effects for images.
More Options provides additional controls for adjusting your
scanner and image.
e Window Expansion button reveals the bottom half of the
Settings window, which includes shortcuts to the various
image adjustment controls.
f Image Dimension controls include parameters for specifying
input width and height, scaling, output width and height, and
unit of measure.
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g Unit Selection lets you choose the unit of measurement for
resolution in either dpi (dots per inch) or lpi (lines per inch).
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Information window
Color meter display indicates the values of the red, green
a
and blue (RGB) color channels of that image area where the
cursor is pointing. The first number is raw color data; the
second number is color data following enhancement or
modification.
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d
c
b
b Pixel display shows the pixel and color information of the
image area where the cursor is resting.
c Sample size button lets you choose how extensively the color
information will be read, either to a single pixel or an averaged area.
d Cursor location shows where the cursor is on the coordinates
along the x (horizontal) and y (vertical) axis, based on the
unit of measurement selected for the rulers.
e Zoom Level display shows the magnification levels possible –
from 100% to a maximum of 1600% view.
Quick scanning 3-11
Scan Job window
The Scan Job window lets you create multiple scan jobs
(tasks) that you direct the scanner to process and scan. Each
scan job is delivered into its own file in the image-editing
application. Working with scan jobs on page 3-18 summarizes
the procedure for using this time-saving feature. You can:
• Create two or more scan jobs from a single image. The scan
jobs can be the same or different image types (e.g., color and
grayscale), and can have different brightness and contrast settings, resolution, etc.
• Create different scan jobs from multiple images. Instead of a
single image, you can have two or more images and designate
each image as a separate scan job.
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b
a Title area shows the number of jobs that have been created.
Check marks indicate which job or jobs are to be scanned; the
highlighted title indicates the current scan job. To rename a
scan job, double-click on a scan job, type a new name, and
press OK.
b Function buttons allow you to create or manipulate the set-
tings for a scan job. Use the Up/Down position arrows to
change the order of the scan jobs.
Duplicate lets you duplicate the settings of a scan job that
you can use as template for other scan jobs.
New lets you create a new scan job with the default settings.
You can create as many scan jobs as you wish and change the
settings as needed.
Add lets you add a scan job from a scan job template saved
previously.
Save lets you save the settings in a scan job to a scan job template that can be used for future scan jobs.
Delete lets you delete a scan job from the list.
Check allows you to select the scan jobs to be scanned.
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b
c
Menus a Scanner menu shows your scanner model and related infor-
mation and lets you exit from SprintScan.
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b View menu provides options for controlling the way images
and windows appear in SprintScan.
c Preferences menu lets you customize the various controls and
effects that can be applied to the scan.
Adjusting an image
To use an image adjustment tool, do one of the following:
• Click on an image adjustment tool to display the Image
Adjustment dialog box. You can apply changes there and also
switch to other tools.
Use this option for more precise control over adjustments and
to see “before” and “after” versions of the image.
• Click on the Window Expansion button to use the image
adjustment shortcut controls.
Use this option for quick results once you have become more
familiar with the tools available in the Image Adjustment
dialog box.
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b
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c
d
e
Click on any of the Image
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a Tone adjusts the brightness, contrast and exposure setting of
Adjustment tools to display the
Image Adjustment dialog box.
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g
the entire image.
b Hue changes the hue or saturation of an image; provides
access to negative film tables and exposure controls when
scanning negative images.
c Shadows and Highlights adjusts the shadow and highlight
points of an image.
d Curve adjusts the midtones, or mid-level grays, of an image.
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e Filters creates special effects for images.
f More Options provides additional controls for adjusting your
scanner and image.
g Bottom half of the window has controls corresponding to the
image adjustment buttons.
h Click on this button to see the bottom half of the window.
i Use the Auto or Color Correction buttons to automatically
optimize image quality.
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