3.3 Optional image function

(2)Gradation

[A.4.7 SET WINDOW command / DTC mode]

Gradation specifies the gamma curve correction before processing Dynamic Threshold. When scanning news papers or old documents which background is dark, it is desirable that the gamma curve has coarse steps in the lighter side and fine steps in the darker side. This is called High Contrast gamma curve.

γcurve

As the Dynamic Threshold with IPC-3D includes an automatic contrast adjustment, High Contrast setting is not required.

Table 3.8 Parameter of Gradation

Parameter

Value

Effect with IPC-2D

Effect with IPC-3D

Default

 

 

 

 

 

Ordinary

X’xxx00xxx’

Normal gamma curve

Normal gamma

 

 

 

(for general document)

curve

X’00’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

High Contrast

X’xxx10xxx’

Makes low contrast Image

No effect

 

 

 

clear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* for dark background document such as newspaper or old document

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