UMAX Technologies 3450, Astra 3400 owner manual Changing the Descreen Feature

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2.Enter the desired resolution setting (between 50 and 2400 dpi) in the Custom resolution #1 box.

3.Repeat step 2 to define the Custom resolution #2 and Custom resolution #3 settings.

4.Click OK. The settings you defined appear on the Resolution setting drop down menu, under the Custom heading.

Changing the Descreen Feature

The Descreen option helps eliminate the patterns that can appear when you scan printed images found in magazines, brochures, catalogues, etc. This is accomplished by changing the number of lines that appear in every inch (lines per inch) of the scanned image.

The Descreen feature is unavailable when you have chosen the B/W Document, Fax, or OCR resolution settings.

To change the Descreen setting:

1.Click the Descreen option to display the drop down menu.

2.Choose one of the Descreen options: No Descreen – No Descreening

Magazine – Specifies 133 lines per inch. This option smoothes the fine dot pattern found in glossy magazines.

Newspaper – Specifies 85 lines per inch. Smoothes the course grain pattern commonly found in newspaper images.

Art Print – Specifies 175 lines per inch. Smoothes the fine dot pattern found in high quality art prints.

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Contents Trademarks Astra 3400/3450Table of Contents HOW to GET HELP………………………………………………………….50 Getting to Know Your Scanner Package ContentsIntroduction Unpacking the ScannerMacintosh Requirements System RequirementsPC Requirements Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe on the PC Installing the SoftwareConnecting the Hardware Interface Cables Installing the HardwareAbout Scanner Connectors Setting Up General InformationMacintosh Users Connecting the USB CablePC Connection Connecting the Power Adapter Click Programs Scanning Your First Image With PhotoDeluxeScanning an Image from the PC Scanning an Image from the Macintosh To turn the scanner lamp on Turning the Scanner Lamp On and OffTo turn the scanner lamp off Color Matching/Correction Setting VistaScan PreferencesGeneral File Scan DestinationShow Ruler Tips HelpApplication PrinterMail FaxScanner Information VistaScan Beginner Window FeaturesPerforming the Preview Scan Defining the Type of Image to Scan Selecting the Scan to Device or ApplicationVistaScan Advanced Features Changing the Original Document Source Changing the Image ModeChanging the Resolution Setting Using Custom Resolution Settings Resolution/File-Size GuidelinesChoosing the Best Resolution for Your Scanning Project Recommended ResolutionsChanging the Descreen Feature Changing the Scan Factor Using Custom Descreen SettingsChanging the Filter Setting Using Custom Scale Settings Using the Auto Adjustment Feature Using the Multiple Scan Mode Using the Color Adjustment FeaturesUsing the Brightness Bar Rotating/Inverting an Image Adjusting the Image TonesAdjusting the Color Balance Using VistaAccess Direct Access Using VistaShuttle Using the Umax Copy Utility To use the copy utility Umax Copy Utility FeaturesClick on the Push Button Configuration option Configuring the Push ButtonsClick the Push Button Configuration option Intelligent Image Process Engine Iipe Configuring the Scanner Button ValuesConfiguring the Copy Button Values To configure the values for the e-mail function Configuring the Custom Button ValuesTo configure the values for the FAX function Using the Push Buttons Click Programs Click VistaScan Using VistaScan to Scan and Print ImagesUsing VistaScan with PhotoDeluxe to Create Web-ready Images Using VistaScan to Scan a Photo to E-mailIf you choose Jpeg format a Save window appears Click the To the Internet tab Click Programs Select Presto! PageManager Creating a Calendar with PhotoDeluxe Page Click the Cards & Calendars tab Converting Scanned Text to Editable Text with OmniPageOpening OmniPage Select Caere Applications option Converting Scanned Text with OmniPage LEFor Macintosh Users Accessing the Adobe PhotoDeluxe Online Manual Using Online ManualsAccessing the Umax VistaScan Online Manual Double-click the Presto! PageManager 2.31.02 folder Accessing the Presto! PageManager Online ManualAccessing the Caere OmniPage Online Manual Windows 98 Problems and Solutions TroubleshootingInstalling Acrobat Reader for Macintosh Users General Problems and SolutionsProblem Macintosh Version Problems and Solutions Contacting Technical Support Cleaning MaintenanceScanner Specifications Appendix A. Technical Specifications