Canon IR3300, IR2800, IR2200 manual Input Image Processing

CHAPTER 2 MAIN CONTROLLER

2.2 Input Image Processing

The image data from the reader unit is processed for the following:

2.2.1 Image Data from the Reader Unit

The image signals from the reader unit are 8-bit, 256-gradation intensity image signals which have been subjected to shading correction.

The signals arrive from two signal lines (for even- and odd-numbered pixels).

2.2.2 Enlargement/Reduction (main scanning direction)

An image is enlarged or reduced by processing image data when writing it into or reading it from image memory.

2.2.3 Edge Emphasis

For each mode (text, text/photo, print photo, film photo), edge emphasis is executed so as to increase sharpness while suppressing moire.

2.2.4 Editing

The machine provides various editing functions: negative/positive reversal, mirror, fold.

2.2.5 Density Conversion (LUT)

In this block, the intensity image signals are converted into density image signals, and processing is executed so as to enable the best output density curve for a specific mode in question.

a. LOG Conversion

Using a LOG conversion table, intensity image signals based on reflected light are con- verted into density image signals based on density data.

b. Density Adjustment (F-value conversion)

The F-value table most suited to the setting of the Density key in the control panel is used to adjust the density; it, however, will not be executed in memory copy mode.

c. Density Correction (γ conversion)

The γ conversion table best suited to each specific mode (test, text/photo, print photo, film photo) is used to correct density.

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