Plug-in Module CS-U Special Features | Canon 4.1 guide

Plug-in Module CS-U Special Features

•See the Results of Adjustments Immediately (Dynamic Preview)

Once in preview mode, the results of adjustments to scan mode settings and colors are promptly reflected in the preview image.

Highly detailed adjustments can be performed easily because you can see the results of your changes as they are executed.

•ColorSync™ (Ver 2.0 +) Compatible for Auto Tone Correction

Compatible with the Mac OS 8.5 ColorSync™ (Ver 2.0 +) color management software. This function automatically matches the color profiles of various devices, such as scanners, color displays and color printers, for optimal color reproduction.

•Browser Function Permits Confirmation of the Real Image

Before Scanning

The Browser function lets you check the image to be scanned in detail before commencing the scan. This function presents a much higher quality image than the preview function.

•Histogram Function Realizes Beautiful Contrast

Simple operation allows you to achieve beautiful contrast with half-tone gradations.

•Gamma Curve Adjusts Image Brightness

The Gamma Curve feature provides four methods you can use to refine in detail the level of image brightness until you are satisfied with the results.

•Works within Image Processing Software

for Easy Image Editing

Plug-in Module CS-U can be used to extend the functions of plug-in compatible image processing application programs.

•Supports Optional Film Adapter Unit

Scans 35 mm, 120 format and 4x5 films when the optional Film Adapter Unit FAU-S12/S13 is attached. Just select the negative or positive film setting and set the film size to effortlessly create color prints with the auto brightness and tone adjustment features.

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Canon 4.1 manual Plug-in Module CS-U Special Features

Contents

Users Guide When you open the box How to Make Best Use of the Manuals How to Use this Guide Where to LookAbout the Conventions Used in this Guide Table of Contents Adjusting Scanned Images Operating Environment Installing Plug-in Module CS-U Pp -20Image Size Control Panel Features E P Scanning Procedures Plug-in Module CS-U Special Features Quick Start Instructions Install Plug-in Module CS-UStart Plug-in Module CS-U p Position materials for scanning and preview them. p Specify the Area of the Image to be Scanned Verify Image Quality with the Browser Function beforeSelect the area to be scanned by clicking and dragging Mouse pointer over the image Save the Scanned Image Scan the ImageClick on the Scan button Save the image with Adobe Photoshop LE or other plug-in E P RGB Values Displaying the Plug-in Module CS-U Control Panel Operating Procedures Procedures Positioning OriginalsPlace the original on the scanners document glass Click on the Preview button Previewing Selecting the Output Device Output Device Resolution= 720 dpi, Magnification= 100% Setting the Resolution and Magnification Set the desired magnification factor on the control panel To Set the Magnification Factor Setting the Scan Mode Select a scan mode from the pop-up menu Click the arrow beside Scan Mode To Verify the Image Verifying the Image before Scanning Use these buttons to rotate the image Rotating the Image Setting Preferences Output DeviceAspect Ratio Preview Window Unit Shut off lamp time Reset Default SettingsClose Plug-in After Scan Platen/Film Operating Procedures Scanning Position the pointer in the preview window Setting the Scan Area Procedures to Zoom ZoomingSelect the area you want to enlarge with the zoom function Click on the Zoom In button To Initiate the Scan ScanningSpecify the Scan Area Click close box to guit the Plug-in Module CS-U Enter a name for the file and click the Save button Saving Scanned Images Scanning Film Save Exposure Data Auto Exposure Click on the Scan button Remove Dust and Scratches CanoScan D2400U only Bit/14/16bit Grayscale and 24-bit/42/48bit Color Black & WhiteBit Color Tone Adjustment Dialog Tone Adjustment How to Interpret Histograms Histogram Settings How to Adjust Histograms To Adjust a Histogram Shadow Mark Click on the OK button Manipulating the Graph Tone Curve Settings Click the OK button To Edit the Tone Curve Gamma Value = Relationship Between the Tone Curve Image Brightness Brightness and Contrast Settings ContrastBrightness To Adjust the Brightness and Contrast Operating Procedure Adjusting the Color Balance Gamma Value Settings Matching the Gamma Value to the Display CharacteristicsGamma value To Change the Gamma Value Settings To Set the Threshold Value Adjusting the Threshold Value To Set the Auto Tone Correction Auto Tone CorrectionRecommended ColorSync Open the Image menu and select Unsharp Mask Unsharp Mask Open the Image menu and select Descreen Descreen Select High-speed Scan Mode from the Image menu High-speed Scan Mode Saving/Recalling Settings To Save Settings in a Settings FileClick the Save button To Recall a Settings File Scanning Techniques Matching Scan Resolution to Purpose Appendices Troubleshooting Problem Scan button cannot be selected Problem Scanning is taking a long time Problem Scanning quality is poor Error Messages Error Message CauseResponse Glossary Dot Color Grayscale Optical ResolutionHistogram Image File Pixel ResolutionPlug-in Software Preview Area Shadows Scan ModeThreshold Value Tone Curve Output device 7, 11, 18, 25 Index Scan 12, 33 Scan area 11 Canon U.S.A., INC Canon Customer Support Help Desk