Term Glossary

Application Program

A software program designed to perform a specific task, such as word processing, image editing, or spreadsheet functions.

Automatic Document FeederA scanner accessory that automatically feeds a stack of paper into the scanner.BrightnessA scanner software function to lighten or darken the output image data.Calibration

A process that adjusts the color or black and white values in the scanned image file to compensate for the effects that software programs, printers, and monitors have on the image. Calibration produces a final output that more closely reflects the original.

Color Correction

A method of adjusting the color image data for a particular type of device so that the reproduction results are close to the original colors.

Color FilterAn EPSON TWAIN setting that lets you modify the color of an entire image.Color Separation

A process to convert full-color images into a limited number of primary colors. The additive primary colors (red, green, and blue) are used by the scanner and the subtractive primary colors (cyan, magenta, and yellow) plus black are used for printing press separations.

ContrastThe range between the darkest and lightest shades in an image.
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