Before you begin
Before using the Brightness and Contrast Control, it is highly recommended that you review the information below.
•The Kodak Scan Validation Tool must be installed. This installation includes the TWAIN Datasource and the Kodak default color tables. Both the Scan Validation Tool and the TWAIN Datasource are required to run the Brightness and Contrast Control.
•Be sure your scanner is in good working order, cleaned and calibrated. Refer to your User’s Guide for maintenance procedures.
•Verify that your scanner is capable of receiving custom color tables created using the Brightness and Contrast Control. If not, you should select the appropriate table from the default color tables provided by Kodak for your scanner. You cannot use the Brightness and Contrast Control to modify the default color tables. See the chart below to determine if your scanner has this functionality.
Scanners | Serial | Minimum | Upgrade Kit |
| Number | Firmware |
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| Version |
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Kodak i800 Series | 12273100 and | 2.0.11 | Image Processing |
Scanners | higher |
| Upgrade Kit / for Kodak |
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| i800 Series Scanners |
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| (for serial numbers |
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| below 12273100) |
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| CAT No. 106 7974 |
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Kodak i1860 Scanner |
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Kodak i600, i200, i100 | all |
| Not applicable |
Series Scanners |
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Kodak i30 and i40 | all |
| Not applicable |
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•Before you create a custom color table, it is recommended that you scan a representative group of documents and run these documents with each of the Kodak default color tables. Analyze these images to determine if any of the default color tables meet your needs. If not, you may want to choose the color table which is closest to meeting your needs. This default color table would be a good table to use as a starting point to create your custom color table.
•When scanning color images, the following settings, in addition to color tables, will effect perceived image quality, resolution, color sharpening, JPEG compression (Good, Better, Best). Do not change the value of these settings when comparing color image results using the Kodak default color tables.
•When using Brightness and Contrast Control to create your own color tables, be sure to select the same resolution (DPI) you used when evaluating the sample images with the Kodak default color tables. Resolution is selected using the DPI option from the File menu.
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