Canon MP550 manual Fading correction will not be applied, Grain Correction

Fading correction will not be applied.

Low

Select this to correct a small amount of fading and colorcast.

Medium

It is recommended that you normally select this setting.

High

Select this to correct a large amount of fading and colorcast. This can affect the tone of the image.

Important

You can set Fading Correction after preview.

Fading Correction may not be effective if the scan area is too small.

You can set this setting when Recommended is selected on the Color Settings tab of the Preferences dialog box.

Grain Correction

Use this function to reduce graininess (roughness) in photos taken with high-speed or sensitized film.

This setting is None by default.

None

Graininess will not be reduced.

Low

Select this when the photo is slightly grainy.

Medium

It is recommended that you normally select this setting.

High

Select this when the photo is very grainy. This can affect the gradation and sharpness of the

image.

Important

Grain Correction may not be effective if the scan area is too small.

Backlight Correction

Use this function to correct photos that have been shot against light.

When you change the Backlight Correction setting, the result will be reflected in the preview image. This setting is None by default.

None

Backlight correction will not be applied.

Low

Select this to correct slightly backlit photos. This will not affect the image contrast.

Medium

It is recommended that you normally select this setting.

High

Select this to correct strongly backlit photos. This can affect the image contrast.

Important

You can set Backlight Correction after preview.

You can set this setting when Recommended is selected on the Color Settings tab of the Preferences dialog box.

Backlight Correction may not be effective if the scan area is too small.

Note

Noise patterns may appear when Backlight Correction is applied. Applying Grain Correction and