Kodak 4800 manual Post Scanning Color Correction and Sharpening

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Reference Guide

DO NOT USE INTERPOLATED RESOLUTION OF YOUR SCANNER TO COM- PUTE IMAGE SIZE

Most 300 dpi scanners can interpolate or “imitate” 600 dpi scanning. This is really not really scanning at 600 dpi and will degrade the image quality. When scanning, ensure that you are using the scanner's true optical resolution, not its interpolated resolution. Scan- ning at the highest optical resolution (300 dpi) is better than scanning at the scanner's highest interpolated resolution (600 dpi).

5. Post Scanning Color Correction and Sharpening

All scanned images, even those scanned on expensive drum scanners, must be color corrected and sharpened before using them for a large-format inkjet print. If you are using a service bureau for scanning images, their scanner operator will usually do this as part of the scanning fee. However, you should always check the image before using it. Although the process of color correction and sharpening is more detailed than can be explained within this document, the following outline will give you a good grasp of what is required:

Color Correction - all scanners give the image a slight color cast during the scanning process. This happens because all light sensing devices have a slight bias. The easiest way to correct most of this color cast is to use a function such as Auto Levels in PhotoShop. This function finds the whitest pixel and the darkest pixel in an image and distributes all colors in-between. This works well on 75% of all images that are properly exposed. In very dark night scenes or in very white snow background scenes, Auto Levels does not work properly and the correction must be made manually using histo- gram adjustments.

Sharpening using UnSharp Mask - all scanned images, even images scanned on the most expensive drum scanners, need to be sharpened. The best digital tool to do this with is a function called an unsharp mask (available in programs such as PhotoShop). An unsharp mask basically redefines the edges of images by adding a mask. Most unsharp mask tools allow you to set the pixel width of the mask and the amount of sharpening. A good start is to use a pixel width of 3 - 5, with an amount of 75%. Too much unsharp mask will give the whole image a hard, pixelated look. A little more unsharp mask can be used with inkjet images as they are somewhat diffused in the printing process, hiding any small amounts of oversharpening.

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Contents Reference Guide Warranty FCC Statement U.S.A VDE statement Industry CanadaVcci Japan Material safety data sheet General operating safetyPrinter Disposal Dryer safety Manual conventionsOther reference materials Contents Installing additional memory Printing with 4800 Series printers Introduction1Obtaining quality results Use the Correct Inks and MediaCaring for Media Operating Environment Caring for your ink and cartridgesUse the right software Choose the correct printing modeChoose the right media Caring for your mediaOriginal Image Type Nine Factors that Affect Print QualityScan Resolution Original Image Clarity and ColorScanner Type Post Scanning Color Correction and Sharpening RIP Diffusion/Dither Patterns RIP Color ProfileCartridge Preparation and Alignment Ink and MediaPrinter options Cartridge setTo choose the cartridge set DPI Choosing print mode optionsTo choose print quality Color modeTo choose the color mode Quality modesTo choose dpi Dots per inchTo set the carriage speed Print passesTo change the number of passes Carriage speedEnd of media Print directionTo change the print direction Choosing feed media optionsTo set end of media Media counterTo enter a media length value Choosing paper options To reset the media counterTo display the current value To print the current valueTo choose the media standard Supply TypeTo choose supply type Media standardMedia Sizes and Maximum Printing Areas for Rollfeed Media Media Sizes and Maximum Printing Areas for Sheet Media Cut sheet maximum printing area MarginsAuto-Cut Auto-Load DelayTo set auto-load delay To set marginsTo reset counter to zero and initiate Auto-Cut Auto-Cut DelayTo set Auto-Cut Delay Delay StatusTo turn off Save Media Defining user setupTo save user setup Save MediaChoosing ink options To use a previously saved user settingChoosing a language To choose a languageTo turn on the wiper Press Setup Menu/Paper Option Menu/Auto-WipeTo set the dryer LCD ContrastTo set LCD contrast Returning to the default settings Printing the settingsUser Settings Default Other Options Printer Default SettingsPrinting vector data Accessing HP-GL/2 featuresTo access HP-GL/2 features HP-GL/2 optionsPalette select To choose a palette typeControl Reprints To set controlRotation To rotate the imageInk reduction To set ink reductionNesting Nest wait time To enable nestingHP-GL/2 Test File To enable the ink limitTo define nesting wait time Ink limitTo remove the right cover Installing additional memoryDimm installation Acceptable Dimm sizesTo remove the Dimm To install the new DimmMedia Roll Parameters Technical informationTechnical information B-2 Main menu at a glance Menu treeMain menu L lFeed media menu L lEnglish, Metric Setup menu at a glanceSetup menu Print Mode Menu L l HP-GL/2 Menu User Setup Menu L l Utility menu at a glance 32.00 34.00 33.00 defaultUtility menu Calibration Menu Service Menu Error messages Error MessagesCartridge Errors Following table shows cartridge-related error messages TroubleshootingE Troubleshooting quick listIsolating problems Printer Health Be sure the paper feed option is set to Takeup Fore Performing this Step Cannot draw ink during initial siphon Ink cartridges do not fire properly Ink spills on the flex cable Overall print quality is poor Calibrate cartridges Steps to Minimize Ghosting Parasitic Suppression Perform color calibration. See the Quick Start Guide Data Transfer Troubleshooting E-13 Application Software Customer Technical Support Calling for Help
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4800 specifications

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