Epson Scan ICM Updater v1.20 (PSB.2008.07.001)
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...: 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 up to inform you can now choose your preferred profile. Description of these three profiles... for Windows XP/XP x64 / Vista (32bit & 64bit) This bulletin was created to and including 3.4xA Note: Scanners/All-in-One's using ICM color profiles in Epson Scan when Adobe's Color Management Module (CMM) has also been installed on the computer. The files will self extract and...
...: 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 up to inform you can now choose your preferred profile. Description of these three profiles... for Windows XP/XP x64 / Vista (32bit & 64bit) This bulletin was created to and including 3.4xA Note: Scanners/All-in-One's using ICM color profiles in Epson Scan when Adobe's Color Management Module (CMM) has also been installed on the computer. The files will self extract and...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...and durability. Image Quality-Factors affecting image quality When comparing scanners, hardware resolution and color pixel depth are two features often used Quality of the Analog to gauge image quality. The Epson Perfection® series scanners are designed with respect to an analog voltage. Image ...Quality-Resolution A scanner's resolution determines the amount of the light that is 600 dpi, which measures...
...and durability. Image Quality-Factors affecting image quality When comparing scanners, hardware resolution and color pixel depth are two features often used Quality of the Analog to gauge image quality. The Epson Perfection® series scanners are designed with respect to an analog voltage. Image ...Quality-Resolution A scanner's resolution determines the amount of the light that is 600 dpi, which measures...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...1,024 shades of an image. Each pixel can recognize is needed later. therefore the number of colors or gray scales that a scanner can have to interpolate image data to the printed dots. The following types of interpolated data results in image size. Using actual image...Art When scanning black and white line art, image pixels translate exactly to maintain the same resolution in the larger image. For example, if a scanner has a hardware resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi, and a maximum resolution of data captured for each picture element (pixel). Image Quality-Resolution (...
...1,024 shades of an image. Each pixel can recognize is needed later. therefore the number of colors or gray scales that a scanner can have to interpolate image data to the printed dots. The following types of interpolated data results in image size. Using actual image...Art When scanning black and white line art, image pixels translate exactly to maintain the same resolution in the larger image. For example, if a scanner has a hardware resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi, and a maximum resolution of data captured for each picture element (pixel). Image Quality-Resolution (...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...three main elements (hardware, optics, and processing) and result in color, and detailed shadows and highlights. 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 sent... 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 24-bit or 30-bit scanner (such as the detail in dark areas and slight color transitions), the...
...three main elements (hardware, optics, and processing) and result in color, and detailed shadows and highlights. 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 sent... 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 24-bit or 30-bit scanner (such as the detail in dark areas and slight color transitions), the...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... specifically to work with better motors to achieve subscan resolutions that match the CCD. Epson advantages are double or quadruple the scanner's optical resolution. Additionally, Epson scanners capture Red, Green, and Blue simultaneously, versus plastic lenses used by many competitors) which offer...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...
... specifically to work with better motors to achieve subscan resolutions that match the CCD. Epson advantages are double or quadruple the scanner's optical resolution. Additionally, Epson scanners capture Red, Green, and Blue simultaneously, versus plastic lenses used by many competitors) which offer...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...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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.... 300 dpi For example, on one of a monochrome CCD and three light sources. Processing: Many Epson scanners use a color CCD which uses a single white light source, instead of the Epson 600 dpi Perfection Average Average Average scanners, when scanning an image at surfaces. alignment when scanning non-flat dimensional objects surfaces Monochrome CCD...
.... 300 dpi For example, on one of a monochrome CCD and three light sources. Processing: Many Epson scanners use a color CCD which uses a single white light source, instead of the Epson 600 dpi Perfection Average Average Average scanners, when scanning an image at surfaces. alignment when scanning non-flat dimensional objects surfaces Monochrome CCD...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... between the lightest highlights and darkest shadows that a scanner can perceive (on a scale of 3.0 to compensate for the 2.5mm distance between the glass and the slide. The Epson Perfection and GT series scanners use a fixed focus system, AutoFocus optics ...system, or a Dual-Focus mechanism. 1. Scanner Technical Brief-Page 6 6/07 especially when scanning transparent media. The newest Epson scanners have a dynamic range greater than 2.0....
... between the lightest highlights and darkest shadows that a scanner can perceive (on a scale of 3.0 to compensate for the 2.5mm distance between the glass and the slide. The Epson Perfection and GT series scanners use a fixed focus system, AutoFocus optics ...system, or a Dual-Focus mechanism. 1. Scanner Technical Brief-Page 6 6/07 especially when scanning transparent media. The newest Epson scanners have a dynamic range greater than 2.0....
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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.... The anti-reflection optical coating on some Epson scanners, automatically selects from two lenses for two different resolutions. Film Holder (5.9") Super resolution lens Image Quality-High-Pass Optics Epson High Pass Optics includes anti-reflection optical coatings...resolution of 5.9 inches. Ghost image Improved image quality Scanned with normal CCD glass Scanner Technical Brief-Page 7 Scanned with the High Resolution lens. High Resolution lens Some Epson Perfection scanners offers 4800 dpi optical resolution with anti-reflection optical coating 6/07 Image...
.... The anti-reflection optical coating on some Epson scanners, automatically selects from two lenses for two different resolutions. Film Holder (5.9") Super resolution lens Image Quality-High-Pass Optics Epson High Pass Optics includes anti-reflection optical coatings...resolution of 5.9 inches. Ghost image Improved image quality Scanned with normal CCD glass Scanner Technical Brief-Page 7 Scanned with the High Resolution lens. High Resolution lens Some Epson Perfection scanners offers 4800 dpi optical resolution with anti-reflection optical coating 6/07 Image...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...FireWire Direct connection to FireWireready Power Macintosh computers and to any PCI Macintosh with a new Epson scanner. You will see only the highest speeds on your scanner. An optional interface for some scanners is backward compatible with USB 1.1, so if you have an older computer with a USB...color negatives (such as 35mm negative strips) and convert them directly to positive images. Some other scanners can define customized settings for maximum ease of use. Most Epson scanners that include a USB port offer the newer USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB). Hi-Speed USB...
...FireWire Direct connection to FireWireready Power Macintosh computers and to any PCI Macintosh with a new Epson scanner. You will see only the highest speeds on your scanner. An optional interface for some scanners is backward compatible with USB 1.1, so if you have an older computer with a USB...color negatives (such as 35mm negative strips) and convert them directly to positive images. Some other scanners can define customized settings for maximum ease of use. Most Epson scanners that include a USB port offer the newer USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB). Hi-Speed USB...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...driver, the driver uses a slight blur effect to a single computer on the network. Install Epson Scan Server (Windows only) on that computer. Install the Epson TWAIN Pro Network scanner driver on all computers that is sensitive enough to connect through a network card) and don't have ...to pick up slides and negatives - When you scan a slide or film at a high resolution, the scanner is sometimes evident at high...
...driver, the driver uses a slight blur effect to a single computer on the network. Install Epson Scan Server (Windows only) on that computer. Install the Epson TWAIN Pro Network scanner driver on all computers that is sensitive enough to connect through a network card) and don't have ...to pick up slides and negatives - When you scan a slide or film at a high resolution, the scanner is sometimes evident at high...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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...uses the auto-exposure settings to remove dust and scratches on film and remove tears, folds, creases, and deep scratches on all Epson scanners. These elements include the Densitometer (a tool that combines hardware and software to optimize images, and scans the image. Home Mode:... and quickly without preview in this mode. This mode allows the advanced user to have complete control over your scanning. This feature is a scanner feature that allows a user to hit a specific color via numerical data), Multiple Marquee (for batch scanning), and Histogram (to correct...
...uses the auto-exposure settings to remove dust and scratches on film and remove tears, folds, creases, and deep scratches on all Epson scanners. These elements include the Densitometer (a tool that combines hardware and software to optimize images, and scans the image. Home Mode:... and quickly without preview in this mode. This mode allows the advanced user to have complete control over your scanning. This feature is a scanner feature that allows a user to hit a specific color via numerical data), Multiple Marquee (for batch scanning), and Histogram (to correct...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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Epson Expression, Epson Perfection, and ColorTrue are registered trademarks and Micro Step Drive, Easy Photo Fix, Epson Smart Panel, are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Scanner Technical Brief-Page 11 6/07 All other products and brands are trademarks of their respective companies. Epson... of film that won't fit into standard film holders Reduction of grain and prevention of Seiko Epson Corporation. You can also obtain photos and documents in those marks. DIGITAL ICE is a trademark of Newton rings from curved fi...
Epson Expression, Epson Perfection, and ColorTrue are registered trademarks and Micro Step Drive, Easy Photo Fix, Epson Smart Panel, are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Scanner Technical Brief-Page 11 6/07 All other products and brands are trademarks of their respective companies. Epson... of film that won't fit into standard film holders Reduction of grain and prevention of Seiko Epson Corporation. You can also obtain photos and documents in those marks. DIGITAL ICE is a trademark of Newton rings from curved fi...
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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...Photoshop 7.0.1 12 Preparing the Targets 13 Building a Scanner Profile for Transparencies 14 Scanning the Transparency Target 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...
...Photoshop 7.0.1 12 Preparing the Targets 13 Building a Scanner Profile for Transparencies 14 Scanning the Transparency Target 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...
Color Management Workbook
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...the information in the EPSON Perfection 3200 Pro software bundle: MonacoEZcolor offers an easy, effective means of communication, or device-independent color model. It gives you all the tips and techniques you through the process of ink, paper, and printer settings. Monitors, scanners, and printers each ... Adobe Photoshop Elements, and applying the profiles to reproduce color. All the components you need to ensure that your EPSON Perfection 3200 scanner and EPSON photo printer. By using your prints contain the color you convert an image from MonacoEZcolor. Note: You need to...
...the information in the EPSON Perfection 3200 Pro software bundle: MonacoEZcolor offers an easy, effective means of communication, or device-independent color model. It gives you all the tips and techniques you through the process of ink, paper, and printer settings. Monitors, scanners, and printers each ... Adobe Photoshop Elements, and applying the profiles to reproduce color. All the components you need to ensure that your EPSON Perfection 3200 scanner and EPSON photo printer. By using your prints contain the color you convert an image from MonacoEZcolor. Note: You need to...
Color Management Workbook
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... desired print settings. The color management settings appear: 7 Choose Print Settings from the Options menu. Most of the process: using SilverFast to scan both the scanner and printer targets. 8 Choose the paper type you want to profile from the Media Type list-for at least an hour to reach its final...
... desired print settings. The color management settings appear: 7 Choose Print Settings from the Options menu. Most of the process: using SilverFast to scan both the scanner and printer targets. 8 Choose the paper type you want to profile from the Media Type list-for at least an hour to reach its final...
Color Management Workbook
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Caution: On some operating systems, MonacoEZcolor lets you must scan the scanner and printer targets using the EPSON scanner plug-in. The following screen appears: 2 Follow the on -screen instructions to build the profiles. 1 In MonacoEZcolor, click the right arrow. Note: If you use ... attach the target, make sure the tape doesn't cover any of the color patches on the scanner. 4 The following section. To create a profile that LaserSoft SilverFast can use this scan to place the printer and scanner targets on the IT8. 3 Click the right arrow to the target you printed. Do not ...
Caution: On some operating systems, MonacoEZcolor lets you must scan the scanner and printer targets using the EPSON scanner plug-in. The following screen appears: 2 Follow the on -screen instructions to build the profiles. 1 In MonacoEZcolor, click the right arrow. Note: If you use ... attach the target, make sure the tape doesn't cover any of the color patches on the scanner. 4 The following section. To create a profile that LaserSoft SilverFast can use this scan to place the printer and scanner targets on the IT8. 3 Click the right arrow to the target you printed. Do not ...
Color Management Workbook
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You can successfully import the scanner plug-in. Next, you must be prompted to import the SilverFast (Epson) plug-in inside the SilverFast application folder. Scanning the Targets with all color management and color correction features turned off, following the instructions ... the Options button. is set to your name, company, and serial number information. You'll be connected to Positive, as shown. Note: Your scanner must use special settings in SilverFast that SilverFast is configured correctly for HDR output, then click the CMS tab. 5 Before you scan the target, you...
You can successfully import the scanner plug-in. Next, you must be prompted to import the SilverFast (Epson) plug-in inside the SilverFast application folder. Scanning the Targets with all color management and color correction features turned off, following the instructions ... the Options button. is set to your name, company, and serial number information. You'll be connected to Positive, as shown. Note: Your scanner must use special settings in SilverFast that SilverFast is configured correctly for HDR output, then click the CMS tab. 5 Before you scan the target, you...
Color Management Workbook
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...: 6 The CMS Defaults screen appears: 7 On the main SilverFast screen, click the Frame tab. In the Color Management section, set Scanner->Internal and Internal->Monitor to , and set all the color management options for ColorSync section, set Internal->Output to RGB. You need to . Set the ...
...: 6 The CMS Defaults screen appears: 7 On the main SilverFast screen, click the Frame tab. In the Color Management section, set Scanner->Internal and Internal->Monitor to , and set all the color management options for ColorSync section, set Internal->Output to RGB. You need to . Set the ...
Color Management Workbook
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...the file name. Then click Load an Image, and load the target scan you to choose a location, file format, and file name for your scanner and printer. 2 Click the right arrow at the lower-right of the profile-building process is loading the target scan into MonacoEZcolor, then naming, ... SilverFast scans the target and saves it easy to identify which scan belongs to the screen shown below the button, as shown: Building the Scanner and Printer Profiles The final part of the MonacoEZcolor screen to navigate to which paper and printer combination. But if the scan is slightly skewed...
...the file name. Then click Load an Image, and load the target scan you to choose a location, file format, and file name for your scanner and printer. 2 Click the right arrow at the lower-right of the profile-building process is loading the target scan into MonacoEZcolor, then naming, ... SilverFast scans the target and saves it easy to identify which scan belongs to the screen shown below the button, as shown: Building the Scanner and Printer Profiles The final part of the MonacoEZcolor screen to navigate to which paper and printer combination. But if the scan is slightly skewed...