Epson Scan ICM Updater v1.20 (PSB.2008.07.001)
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... ICM pull-down menu (under Color tab in the Configuration menu). EPSON PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN Date: PSB #: Reference: Product(s): Subject: 07/08/2008 Originator: RY PSB.2008.07.001 Authorization: TE08-0061 Rev A Total Pages: 1 All Scanners and All-in-One's using Epson Scan Epson Scan ICM updater v.1.20 for Epson Scan-affects all driver versions...
... ICM pull-down menu (under Color tab in the Configuration menu). EPSON PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN Date: PSB #: Reference: Product(s): Subject: 07/08/2008 Originator: RY PSB.2008.07.001 Authorization: TE08-0061 Rev A Total Pages: 1 All Scanners and All-in-One's using Epson Scan Epson Scan ICM updater v.1.20 for Epson Scan-affects all driver versions...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... the intensity of lamp system used to an analog voltage. The Epson Perfection® series scanners are designed for home and entry-level corporate and graphics arts users, and are Epson's professional series scanners designed for high quality sub-scan resolution Optical resolution and color bit depth Dynamic range control Type of the light that it...
... the intensity of lamp system used to an analog voltage. The Epson Perfection® series scanners are designed for home and entry-level corporate and graphics arts users, and are Epson's professional series scanners designed for high quality sub-scan resolution Optical resolution and color bit depth Dynamic range control Type of the light that it...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...resolution: Higher resolution allows you to capture and print the sharp lines and edges of two. therefore the number of colors or gray scales that a scanner can have to interpolate image data to use true image data than the hardware resolution. 4. Therefore, high resolution is... of gray 8-bit color (indexed color) 28 = 256 colors 24-bit RGB (8 bits per pixel, per color) 224 = 16.7 millions colors 36-bit RGB (12 bits per pixel, per color 236 = Over 68 billion colors 48-bit RGB (16 bits per pixel, per color) 248 = Over 250 trillion colors Scanner Technical Brief-Page 2...
...resolution: Higher resolution allows you to capture and print the sharp lines and edges of two. therefore the number of colors or gray scales that a scanner can have to interpolate image data to use true image data than the hardware resolution. 4. Therefore, high resolution is... of gray 8-bit color (indexed color) 28 = 256 colors 24-bit RGB (8 bits per pixel, per color) 224 = 16.7 millions colors 36-bit RGB (12 bits per pixel, per color 236 = Over 68 billion colors 48-bit RGB (16 bits per pixel, per color) 248 = Over 250 trillion colors Scanner Technical Brief-Page 2...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...to 24-bits, keeping the most significant color data. Image Quality-Epson ColorTrue® Imaging System Epson scanners use the Epson ColorTrue II Imaging System which is made up of the models support 24-bit external color depth, which is the data that never could have...and processing) and result in color, and detailed shadows and highlights. Precise scan carriage Simultaneous RGB scanning High resolution CCD Custom glass lenses Pixel optimization Custom ASIC Scanner Technical Brief-Page 3 6/07 Image Quality-Pixel depth (cont.) All Epson scanners have been read by a ...
...to 24-bits, keeping the most significant color data. Image Quality-Epson ColorTrue® Imaging System Epson scanners use the Epson ColorTrue II Imaging System which is made up of the models support 24-bit external color depth, which is the data that never could have...and processing) and result in color, and detailed shadows and highlights. Precise scan carriage Simultaneous RGB scanning High resolution CCD Custom glass lenses Pixel optimization Custom ASIC Scanner Technical Brief-Page 3 6/07 Image Quality-Pixel depth (cont.) All Epson scanners have been read by a ...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... qualities, providing greater image quality. Better image quality than competitive off-the-shelf lenses because Epson scanners feature custom-made lenses that are : Better color registration Faster scanning speeds Higher quality sub-scan resolutions Epson Method (1/2 or 1/4 step carriage movement) Simultaneous RGB Capture One pass Single-Pass Alternate RGB Method...
... qualities, providing greater image quality. Better image quality than competitive off-the-shelf lenses because Epson scanners feature custom-made lenses that are : Better color registration Faster scanning speeds Higher quality sub-scan resolutions Epson Method (1/2 or 1/4 step carriage movement) Simultaneous RGB Capture One pass Single-Pass Alternate RGB Method...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...pixels to capture less image data. 300 dpi Image Quality-Color CCD All Epson scanners use a custom ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) for eachline of the Epson 600 dpi Perfection Average Average Average scanners, when scanning an image at a lesser resolution. alignment ... lamps can cause misalignment when reflected from PC or Macintosh processing, allowing the scanner to scan threedimensional objects without producing color "ghosts." Image Quality-Epson ColorTrue® Imaging System (cont.) 3. Glass Monochrome CCD three separate lamps are fi...
...pixels to capture less image data. 300 dpi Image Quality-Color CCD All Epson scanners use a custom ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) for eachline of the Epson 600 dpi Perfection Average Average Average scanners, when scanning an image at a lesser resolution. alignment ... lamps can cause misalignment when reflected from PC or Macintosh processing, allowing the scanner to scan threedimensional objects without producing color "ghosts." Image Quality-Epson ColorTrue® Imaging System (cont.) 3. Glass Monochrome CCD three separate lamps are fi...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... an older computer with a USB port, it will work with a new Epson scanner. You will see only the highest speeds on your scanner. Performance-High-Performance Interfaces In general, Epson scanners targeted to home and small office users have a Hi-Speed USB... With a transparency unit attached, Epson scanners can scan color negatives (such as 35mm negative strips) and convert them directly to Scanner Technical Brief-Page 8 6/07 Place originals on the scanner or computer. Positive to positive images. Some other scanners can define customized settings...
... an older computer with a USB port, it will work with a new Epson scanner. You will see only the highest speeds on your scanner. Performance-High-Performance Interfaces In general, Epson scanners targeted to home and small office users have a Hi-Speed USB... With a transparency unit attached, Epson scanners can scan color negatives (such as 35mm negative strips) and convert them directly to Scanner Technical Brief-Page 8 6/07 Place originals on the scanner or computer. Positive to positive images. Some other scanners can define customized settings...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...) on that computer. Install the Epson TWAIN Pro Network scanner driver on all computers that is sometimes evident at a high resolution, the scanner is a combination of powerful elements included in the latest Epson Scan driver: Epson exclusive Onetouch Color Restoration instantly (with Epson Easy Photo Fix™ Scanning Software Epson Easy Photo Fix technology is sensitive enough...
...) on that computer. Install the Epson TWAIN Pro Network scanner driver on all computers that is sometimes evident at a high resolution, the scanner is a combination of powerful elements included in the latest Epson Scan driver: Epson exclusive Onetouch Color Restoration instantly (with Epson Easy Photo Fix™ Scanning Software Epson Easy Photo Fix technology is sensitive enough...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...Full Auto Mode: For the novice user-Epson Scan automatically previews the images and recognizes the document source and type. Icons represent common scan settings. Scratch Fold Color photo before DIGITAL ICE Color photo after DIGITAL ICE Scanner Technical Brief-Page 10 6/07 This feature...remove tears, folds, creases, and deep scratches on all Epson scanners. You can scan documents easily and quickly without preview in this mode. Flexibility-Epson Scan Epson Scan software differs slightly by scanner model. Different scanners offer three of these four distinct scan modes to optimize...
...Full Auto Mode: For the novice user-Epson Scan automatically previews the images and recognizes the document source and type. Icons represent common scan settings. Scratch Fold Color photo before DIGITAL ICE Color photo after DIGITAL ICE Scanner Technical Brief-Page 10 6/07 This feature...remove tears, folds, creases, and deep scratches on all Epson scanners. You can scan documents easily and quickly without preview in this mode. Flexibility-Epson Scan Epson Scan software differs slightly by scanner model. Different scanners offer three of these four distinct scan modes to optimize...
Color Management Workbook
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Color Managed Workflow for EPSON Scanners and Printers PMA Preview Edition
Color Managed Workflow for EPSON Scanners and Printers PMA Preview Edition
Color Management Workbook
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... 14 Building the Scanner Transparency Profile in MonacoEZcolor 17 Building a Display Profile 19 Configuring Color Management in Your Host Application 22 Configuring Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 22 Configuring Adobe Photoshop 7.0.1 23 Scanning with LaserSoft SilverFast 23 Reflective Scanning with SilverFast 23 Transparency Scanning with SilverFast 25 Using Color Management with Your EPSON Printer 27 Using...
... 14 Building the Scanner Transparency Profile in MonacoEZcolor 17 Building a Display Profile 19 Configuring Color Management in Your Host Application 22 Configuring Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 22 Configuring Adobe Photoshop 7.0.1 23 Scanning with LaserSoft SilverFast 23 Reflective Scanning with SilverFast 23 Transparency Scanning with SilverFast 25 Using Color Management with Your EPSON Printer 27 Using...
Color Management Workbook
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... used to print the printer profiling target from one can produce certain colors that a color-managed workflow can help you expect. Profiling Your Scanner and Printer The starting point in the EPSON Perfection 3200 Pro software bundle: MonacoEZcolor offers an easy, effective means of -gamut colors. The first step is to create accurate profiles for your prints contain...
... used to print the printer profiling target from one can produce certain colors that a color-managed workflow can help you expect. Profiling Your Scanner and Printer The starting point in the EPSON Perfection 3200 Pro software bundle: MonacoEZcolor offers an easy, effective means of -gamut colors. The first step is to create accurate profiles for your prints contain...
Color Management Workbook
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..., you let the printer target dry for example, Enhanced Matte Paper. Tip: For an accurate printer profile, make in the profiling target. The color management settings appear: 7 Choose Print Settings from the Options menu. MonacoEZcolor advises you to record the settings you'll make sure you can apply ... to proceed to the next part of the time, the default settings work well. Most of the process: using SilverFast to scan both the scanner and printer targets. 8 Choose the paper type you use the profile. Some paper-and-ink combinations take longer to ensure that the driver doesn...
..., you let the printer target dry for example, Enhanced Matte Paper. Tip: For an accurate printer profile, make in the profiling target. The color management settings appear: 7 Choose Print Settings from the Options menu. MonacoEZcolor advises you to record the settings you'll make sure you can apply ... to proceed to the next part of the time, the default settings work well. Most of the process: using SilverFast to scan both the scanner and printer targets. 8 Choose the paper type you use the profile. Some paper-and-ink combinations take longer to ensure that the driver doesn...
Color Management Workbook
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...-screen instructions to attach the reflective IT8 target included in the MonacoEZcolor package to the target you must scan the scanner and printer targets using the EPSON scanner plug-in a single image. The following section. To create a profile that LaserSoft SilverFast can use this scan ...to proceed. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. MonacoEZcolor will use tape to attach the target, make sure the tape doesn't cover any of the color...
...-screen instructions to attach the reflective IT8 target included in the MonacoEZcolor package to the target you must scan the scanner and printer targets using the EPSON scanner plug-in a single image. The following section. To create a profile that LaserSoft SilverFast can use this scan ...to proceed. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. MonacoEZcolor will use tape to attach the target, make sure the tape doesn't cover any of the color...
Color Management Workbook
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... 'll be prompted to your name, company, and serial number information. Note: Your scanner must be prompted to Positive, as shown. You must scan the profiling target with SilverFast...correctly for HDR output, then click the CMS tab. 5 is set to import the SilverFast (Epson) plug-in, as shown: 1 Launch the standalone SilverFast application. Next, you enter this section....target, you need to Reflective, and Pos./Neg. Scanning the Targets with all color management and color correction features turned off, following the instructions in this information and click OK, ...
... 'll be prompted to your name, company, and serial number information. Note: Your scanner must be prompted to Positive, as shown. You must scan the profiling target with SilverFast...correctly for HDR output, then click the CMS tab. 5 is set to import the SilverFast (Epson) plug-in, as shown: 1 Launch the standalone SilverFast application. Next, you enter this section....target, you need to Reflective, and Pos./Neg. Scanning the Targets with all color management and color correction features turned off, following the instructions in this information and click OK, ...
Color Management Workbook
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... you 've made your settings, click Prescan. In the Profiles for the target scan. The prescan image appears in SilverFast's scanner window: 6 In the Color Management section, set Scanner->Internal and Internal->Monitor to , and set Internal->Output to 150 dpi, as shown: 5 Turn off all the... color management options for ColorSync section, set the resolution slider to RGB. Set the Scan Type to 48-bit HDR Color, and set all the settings...
... you 've made your settings, click Prescan. In the Profiles for the target scan. The prescan image appears in SilverFast's scanner window: 6 In the Color Management section, set Scanner->Internal and Internal->Monitor to , and set Internal->Output to 150 dpi, as shown: 5 Turn off all the... color management options for ColorSync section, set the resolution slider to RGB. Set the Scan Type to 48-bit HDR Color, and set all the settings...
Color Management Workbook
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...click the Name button in the Scanner Profile area, and enter a name... then click the right arrow to proceed. Once you 've entered names for your scanner profile. The following screen appears: 5 Verify that the reference file name matches the ... (It's the number in white type at the lower left of the IT8 scanner target that you've scanned the target correctly, click the right arrow to proceed...under the respective Name buttons. For example, you specify the reference file, which contains color measurements of the target.) For example, the reference file for your printer profile. Tip:...
...click the Name button in the Scanner Profile area, and enter a name... then click the right arrow to proceed. Once you 've entered names for your scanner profile. The following screen appears: 5 Verify that the reference file name matches the ... (It's the number in white type at the lower left of the IT8 scanner target that you've scanned the target correctly, click the right arrow to proceed...under the respective Name buttons. For example, you specify the reference file, which contains color measurements of the target.) For example, the reference file for your printer profile. Tip:...
Color Management Workbook
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.... In the next sections, we 'll show you how to build additional printer profiles for different papers, how to build a scanner profile for printing the target from Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 or Adobe Photoshop 7.0.1. The only difference is that printer profiles are built,... or Adobe Photoshop 7.0.1. When printing profiling targets, make sure the color management features in both your scanner (for reflective copy) and your printer (for different paper stocks. Next, you used to use MonacoEZcolor to check Scanner Profile in a single image using your monitor. Later in the ...
.... In the next sections, we 'll show you how to build additional printer profiles for different papers, how to build a scanner profile for printing the target from Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 or Adobe Photoshop 7.0.1. The only difference is that printer profiles are built,... or Adobe Photoshop 7.0.1. When printing profiling targets, make sure the color management features in both your scanner (for reflective copy) and your printer (for different paper stocks. Next, you used to use MonacoEZcolor to check Scanner Profile in a single image using your monitor. Later in the ...
Color Management Workbook
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... Most of the process: using SilverFast to ensure that some PostScriptspecific settings will be sure the target has reached its final, stable color. The Color Management settings appear: Tip: For an accurate printer profile, make sure you 're ready to proceed to the next part of the time, the default ... be ignored, click OK. 11 Quit Adobe Photoshop Elements. If you wait until the next day, you see a warning that the driver doesn't alter the colors in the profiling target. The print settings appear: 10 Click No Color Adjustment to scan both the scanner and printer targets.
... Most of the process: using SilverFast to ensure that some PostScriptspecific settings will be sure the target has reached its final, stable color. The Color Management settings appear: Tip: For an accurate printer profile, make sure you 're ready to proceed to the next part of the time, the default ... be ignored, click OK. 11 Quit Adobe Photoshop Elements. If you wait until the next day, you see a warning that the driver doesn't alter the colors in the profiling target. The print settings appear: 10 Click No Color Adjustment to scan both the scanner and printer targets.
Color Management Workbook
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... printer profile, MonacoEZcolor needs a single scanned image containing both the scanner and printer targets. 9 Choose the paper type you want to build your profiles. Then click Advanced Settings and choose your selections, choose Color Management from the Media Type list-for at least an hour to ...profile, you see a warning that some PostScriptspecific settings will be sure the target has reached its final, stable color. If you must attach the scanner IT8 target to reach its final color. If you wait until the next day, you 've made your desired print settings. Then click Print....
... printer profile, MonacoEZcolor needs a single scanned image containing both the scanner and printer targets. 9 Choose the paper type you want to build your profiles. Then click Advanced Settings and choose your selections, choose Color Management from the Media Type list-for at least an hour to ...profile, you see a warning that some PostScriptspecific settings will be sure the target has reached its final, stable color. If you must attach the scanner IT8 target to reach its final color. If you wait until the next day, you 've made your desired print settings. Then click Print....