56 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro
Changing the hue
Color in an image consists of its hue and the saturation. Hue refers to the overall color cast of the image.
The software sets the hue for an image, but you can change it. You might want to change it if the image has too much of one color, or if you want to create a special effect.
To change the hue
1 On the Advanced menu, click Adjust Color.
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Changing the saturation
Color in an image consists of its hue and the saturation. Saturation refers to the intensity of the colors.
The software sets the saturation for an image, but you can change it. You might want to change it to make colors in the image more or less vivid, or to create a special effect. The range in the Saturation field is 0 to 150.
To increase saturation
Change the overall color of the image by doing one of the following on the color wheel.
●Drag the indicator circle to a new area.
●Click the arrow for a color on the outer edge of the wheel.
The result of the change can be seen in the image.
Indicator circle
Arrows
1On the Advanced menu, click Adjust Color.
2Make colors more vivid by doing one of the following:
●Click to the right of the slider.
●Type a higher number in the Saturation field and press ENTER.
●Click the Up arrow next to the Saturation field.
To decrease saturation
1 | On the Advanced menu, click Adjust Color. |
2 | Make colors less vivid by doing one of the following: |
| ● Click to the left of the slider. |
Tip If the image has too much of one color, move the indicator circle away from that color.
To return to the default settings
1On the Advanced menu, click Adjust Color.
2Click Auto to return to the default hue and saturation settings for this scanned image.
● | Type a lower number in the Saturation field and press ENTER. |
● | Click the Down arrow next to the Saturation field. |
To return to the default settings
1On the Advanced menu, click Adjust Color.
2Click Auto to return to the default hue and saturation settings for this scanned image.