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5 Editing Scanned Images

5 Editing Scanned Images

You can use the OneScanner Dispatcher application to edit and improve the appearance of scanned images. You can add and adjust colors, change the size, crop an image, or copy selected areas to other documents.

This chapter tells you how to

mopen a saved image and show the editing tools

muse the tools to edit your images

mchange your view of a scanned image

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Apple 1230, 627 Editing Scanned Images, This chapter tells you how to, m open a saved image and show the editing tools

Contents

Color OneScanner AppleUser’s Manual for the Color OneScanner 600/27 and 1200/30 K Apple Computer, Inc Contents 2 Setting Up the Scanner1 Welcome 4 Scanning Images 3 Installing the Scanner Software5 Editing Scanned Images Dispatcher CommandsTroubleshooting IndexScanner Maintenance Communications regulation information FCC statementRadio and television interference DOC statement VCCI statementviii Communications Regulation Information 1 Welcome What you need to know System requirementsSetting Up the Scanner In this manualInstalling the Scanner Dispatcher CommandsTechnical Specifications In the appendixesTechnical features of the Apple Color Troubleshootingm connecting the scanner to a Macintosh computer 2 Setting Up the Scannerm plugging in the scanner and switching it on m safely using your scannerChoosing a SCSI cable Unpacking the scanner and accessory kitTo use a different arrangement configuration To connect the scanner directly to the MacintoshTo connect the scanner at the end of a SCSI chain Environmental considerations Choosing the right locationCarrying the scanner Safety precautionsSCSI connector small SCSI connector large Apple Color OneScanner at a glanceOn/off switch Power cord socketLocking and unlocking the scanner Setting the SCSI ID number and termination About the SCSI ID numberYou may not need this step. You can skip this topic if About SCSI termination Connecting the scanner to your MacintoshYou’re now ready to attach the power cord Connecting the SCSI cableFollow these steps to connect the scanner directly to your computer 3 Gently tighten the thumbscrews on the cableConnecting the power cord Switching the power on Switching the power onWhere to go from here Important safety informationPage About the disks 3 Installing the Scanner SoftwareInstalling the scanner software A status box keeps you informed of progress during installation Installing the plug-in module for use by other applications Assigning the Xerox TextBridge 3.0H application to the Dispatcher The Dispatcher window opens on the Macintosh desktop Setting up ColorSync Where to go from here Installing Kai’s Power Tools and ConvolverWill you be using the scanner only for images? 26 Chapter4 Scanning Images Preparing originals What you can scanAligning a single original Aligning bound originals Removing and replacing the scanner cover Opening the OneScanner Dispatcher application Buttons How the OneScanner Dispatcher application is organized34 Chapter Drag-and-drop iconsScanning with automatic settings The Apple Color OneScanner dialog box opens Preview of the scan Preview area 5 Click PreviewNote These adjustments take extra time and won’t work with all images The scanner scans the original Saving a scanned image Windows BMP A format commonly used on MS-DOS and MS-Windows computers Faxing or printing directly from the scanner Assigning a fax application to the DispatcherFor text and simple line drawings, choose Text/Line Art For photographs, full-color art, or grayscale art, choose Photograph5 Click Fax or Copy Opening a saved image from an archive2 Click Archive Printing or faxing a saved image from an archive Renaming a saved image in an archiveThe image is sent to the printer or fax application Unassigned drag-and-drop icon Adding your own drag-and-drop applicationsYou can now use the icon to drag and drop scanned images Scanning directly into a graphics application 2 Choose the application’s Acquire command1 Open the application you want to use 4 Click Preview, and change scanner options if necessary 5 Click ScanSelect a portion of the preview image and then click Scan Scanning with custom settings Setting the resolutionThings to think about when you set the resolution Recommended scanning resolutions Recommended resolutions for maximum efficiencySet the scanning resolution at For this output deviceChanging the tone brightness and contrast BrightnessContrast The Tone dialog box appears Changing the threshold m If you want to customize the threshold settings yourself, you can Changing image size and ruler units Viewing and changing image size dimensionsChanging the ruler units Viewing image file sizeCopyright regulations USA Page This chapter tells you how to 5 Editing Scanned Imagesm open a saved image and show the editing tools m use the tools to edit your images1 Double-click the OneScanner Dispatcher icon Opening a saved image2 Click Image Edit 62 Chapter3 Open the folder that contains your saved images 4 To open the image document, double-click an image nameClose box Scroll bar Resize tool Image-editing overview Tool paletteBrush palette Color palette Showing and hiding the palettesRegular shape Selecting imagesWhole image Irregular shape1 Click the lasso 2 Drag the lasso to trace an area around the shape you want to selectUsing a tool Using the tools to edit an imageMoving a selection m Click the tool to make it activeFilling a space with color Zooming inErasing a selection Adding textSpray painting Drawing linesCloning Painting with brushesIn the example, you’d click a point in the shrubbery Smudging Copying, cutting, or deleting a selection Copying within an image documentCopying and pasting into another application Undoing an action Zooming in and outCutting To invert an image Inverting an image from positive to negativem Open the image and choose Invert from the Image menu Editing Scanned ImagesAdjusting the brightness and contrast Changing the color balance Sharpening an image Amount The amount determines what percentage of change will occur. The default setting is 50 percent. Increase up to 100 decrease down to 1. A higher percentage makes the effect stronger 1 Open the image and choose Resize from the Image menu Resizing an imagePop-up menu 2 Choose the units you want to use from the Units pop-up menuTo crop an image Cropping an imageThe area around the selection is deleted 1 Select the area you want to remain in the imageFlipping an image Rotating an image 1 From the Image menu, choose an option from the Rotate pop-up menu3 Type the number of degrees you want and click OK Setting the image depth Setting ColorSync preferences To change the view Changing the way you view an archive1 Open the archive you want to look at 88 Chapter6 Scanning Text 90 Chapter Scanning a text document into the TextBridge application3 Click Scan to open the Apple Color OneScanner dialog box Moving a text image to the TextBridge application 4 Click Go The TextBridge dialog box opens5 See your TextBridge manual for information about the next steps Drag the text image to the TextBridge iconConverting a text image into an HTML document 7 Dispatcher Commands m provides a quick reference for advanced usersThe chapter is organized by menu 96 Chapter File menuNew Image New ScanDispatcher Commands Opens the Apple Color OneScanner dialog boxOpen Image New ArchiveOpen Archive Scan RouterClose Save Get InfoFor more information, see “Saving a Scanned Image” in Chapter Pop-up menu with file format choicesSave As Page SetupRevert PrintPrint Archive View Edit menuQuit Undo RedoPaste Image menuClear Select All DeselectZoom Out Zoom InActual Size InvertSharpen ResizeCrop Rotate FlipImage Depth EffectsColorSync Preferences Window menuView By Hide Show ToolsHide Show Colors Image-editing toolsHide Show Brushes DispatcherColor palette Brush paletteZoom Gives you a closer or more distant view of an image Page Cleaning the scanner 8 Scanner Maintenance5 Dry the damp areas with a clean, soft, dry cloth Setting up the Automatic Document Feeder 9 Using the Automatic Document FeederTo connect the document feeder Using the Automatic Document Feeder 3 Install the Automatic Document FeederInsert the metal posts into the scanner 4 Close the document feeder by gently pushing it downward7 Switch on the scanner and then switch on your Macintosh Automatic Document Feeder at a glanceThese originals work best Choosing originals to scanThese originals may cause trouble Avoid valuable documentsScanning with the document feeder Document guide Using the Automatic Document FeederPaper-height limit mark 5 Open the OneScanner Dispatcher if necessaryThe Apple Color OneScanner dialog opens Bypassing the document feeder Follow the path Clearing paper jamsTo clear a paper jam that occurs at the beginning of a scan Paper jams at the beginning of a scan1 Lift the document feeder cover, as shown Paper jams at the end of a scanDocument feeder cover First, lift the document tray3 Close the document tray Using the Automatic Document FeederDocument tray 4 Close the document feeder cover1 Lift the document feeder cover, as shown Paper jams inside the document feederDocument feeder cover 2 Lift the document tray to get to the jammed paper3 Press the two tabs below inward Using the Automatic Document FeederTab Tab First, lower the delivery guide sheet Then, remove the jammed paper6 Close the document feeder and feeder cover 5 Reinsert the delivery guide sheetRaise the delivery guide sheet and insert it under the plastic flap ChapterCleaning the document feeder MaintenanceRemoving and replacing the delivery guide sheet 3 Remove the document feeder by grasping both sides of the document feeder cover and lifting upward, as shown Tab Tab 5 Press the two tabs inward6 Open the flap and remove the delivery guide sheet, as shown Remove the delivery guide sheet Open the flap9 Replace the document feeder on the scanner Removing and replacing the paper separator the separator straight up and out of the document feeder Using the Automatic Document Feeder4 Close the document feeder cover Make sure that the separator is securely in placeDocument feeder cover ChapterSetting up the Transparent Media Adapter 10 Using the Transparent Media AdapterTo connect the adapter 3 Turn the Transparent Media Adapter over and unlock it Using the Transparent Media AdapterPress to Diffuser5 Install the metal posts through the guide and into the holes 6 Close the adapterChapter Handling film Inserting film into a film guide for scanning To insert film into the film guide Lift the tab and slide the 3 Lift the tab and insert negatives or positives for scanningfilm into the guide. The image should face downScanning with the Transparent Media Adapter Using the Transparent Media AdapterTo scan with the adapter Transparent media alignment guide Light correction zone Top of film guideSlide the film guide under the left-hand edge of the scan bed Using the Transparent Media Adapter Choose the appropriate setting3 Close the Transparent Media Adapter 4 If necessary, open the OneScanner Dispatcher 5 Click ScanBypassing the adapter Maintenance Cleaning the exterior of the adapterCleaning the diffuser TroubleshootingColor quality is unsatisfactory The image is reversedm The diffuser may be dirty Appendix A Technical Specifications PhysicalTechnical Power requirements Environmentalm With the document feeder Scanning and hardware problems Appendix B TroubleshootingEverything on my monitor screen is frozen m The scanner carriage may be locked Problems with the Automatic Document Feeder Image quality problemsAppendix C Assembling a SCSI Chain About SCSI ID numbersEach device has a unique ID number About SCSI termination Factory settingFactory setting Connecting the SCSI devices162 Appendix C Assembling the SCSI chainNo other external SCSI devices are set up Scanner is the only device connected to the MacintoshThe scanner is connected directly to the Macintosh Scanner TerminationMacintosh PowerBook only Scanner is at the end of the SCSI chainAll Macintosh computers except Macintosh IIfx and PowerBook The scanner is at the outside end of a SCSI chainOther external SCSI devices are set up beyond the scanner Scanner is at the beginning of the SCSI chainMacintosh PowerBook only The scanner is connected directly to the MacintoshAll Macintosh computers except Macintosh IIfx and PowerBook Scanner is in the middle of the SCSI chainThe scanner is in the middle of a SCSI chain The scanner is between two other external SCSI devicesIndex Page Page Page Page Page Page flipping inverting from positive to negative 77 opening Page X, Y 1 Infinite Loop Apple Computer, IncCupertino, California 030-9440-A