[Advanced Mode] Sheet
You can configure more detailed settings than in the [Basic Mode] sheet. You can register the content of settings that have been adjusted as favorites.
[Favorite Settings]
Selects settings such as color mode and quality adjustment that have been registered beforehand. If you select [Add/Delete], you can register a maximum of 10 frequently used scan settings.
[Input Settings]
Sets the setting method, size, and color mode of the original.
[Original Input Method]
Selects the setting method for the original.
[Input Size]
Selects the scanning size when scanning an original. Normally one sets the same size as the original. If you click [
], you can fix the height and width ratio of the image.
], you can fix the height and width ratio of the image.There are limits to the scannable image size according to the application.
[Orientation]
If you set the original in the feeder, this is set to match the orientation of the original. In addition, when you set a double-sided original, you can also set [Binding Location].
[Color Mode]
Selects the color mode of the original to be scanned. If you select [Text Enhanced], the original is scanned as a black and white image suitable for processing by OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software.
[Output Settings]
Sets the output resolution and output size.
[Output Resolution]
Selects the resolution according to the purpose of the image.
150 dpi is the recommended output resolution when displaying the image on a monitor, and 300 dpi when printing or creating a searchable PDF.
[Output Size]
Selects the print size or display size of the scanned image.
When [Flexible] is selected, you can set the output size and height-width ratio by any one of the following methods.
Drag and select the part you want to scan in the image displayed in the preview.
Enter the height and width as numbers.
Enter the scale to enlarge or reduce by in [%].
When you select a function other than [Flexible], if you click [
], you can change the orientation of the cropping frame.
], you can change the orientation of the cropping frame.If you select [Add/Delete], you can register the output size. You can register a maximum of 10 output sizes for each [Purpose] in the [Add/Delete the Output Size] screen.
[Data Size]
In the [Output Resolution] and [Output Size] settings, the image data size is displayed when scanning an original.
[Image Settings]
When scanning a photographic original, corrects scratches and color fade.
You can set this when color or [Grayscale] is selected in [Input Settings] > [Color Mode].
NOTEDepending on the item, if you select [High], the quality may decrease and the color tone may change.
[Auto Tone]
Automatically adjusts the color tone of the image.
[Reduce Dust and Scratches]
Reduces the effects of dust or scratches on originals.
[Fading Correction]
Corrects color fade in the original and increases the vividness of dull colors.
You can set this when color is selected in [Input Settings] > [Color Mode].
[Grain Correction]
Corrects granular feeling (roughness) when scanning photographs shot with highly sensitive film to produce smooth color tones.
[Use Unsharp Mask]
Emphasizes the contours of images to give them a sharp effect.
[Use Descreen]
Reduces the irregularities in intensity and moires that occur when scanning printed matter.
[Correct Black Text]
Clearly displays the contours of black text.
Tone Button
Sets brightness, contrast, color tones, etc.
The setting changes according to the items set in [Input Settings] > [Color Mode]. You can set this when a setting other [Text Enhanced] is selected for [Color Mode].
When you can select [Channel] in the setting screens below, if you select [Master], you can adjust [Red], [Green], and [Blue] all together.
[
] (Brightness/Contrast)
Adjusts the brightness and color of the image. If you click [
] next to [Channel], you can adjust them while checking on a graph.
] next to [Channel], you can adjust them while checking on a graph.[
] (Histogram)
Adjusts the brightness of the image while referring to a histogram. In the image (or scanning area) displayed in the preview, click each of the places you want to express as the dark point [
], intermediate point [
], light point [
], and achromatic point [
].
], intermediate point [], light point [], and achromatic point [].You can set the dark point, intermediate point, and light point with each of [
], [
], and [
].
], [], and [].[
] (Tone Curve Settings)
Selects one from the tone curves registered beforehand to adjust the brightness and contrast of the image.
[
] (Final Review)
A result reflecting all of the brightness, contrast, histogram, and tone curve adjustments is displayed. You can make a final check of the color settings.
[
] (Threshold)
Adjusts the threshold value of black and white images. You can set it when [Black and White] is select for [Input Settings] > [Color Mode]. You can adjust [Threshold Level] to produce a strong contrast black and white image.
Pull-down beside the Tone Button
Selects settings for the tone button registered beforehand.
If you select [Add/Delete], you can register settings. You can register a maximum of 20 tone curve settings and 20 threshold value settings.
[Reset]
Returns the tone button settings to their default values.
[Zoom]
Magnifies the image within the cropping frame. Since the smaller the cropping frame, the larger it is displayed, you can check imperceptible details with [
]. Clicking [Undo] returns the image to its original size.
]. Clicking [Undo] returns the image to its original size.[Preview]
When the original is set on the platen, previews the current settings. The cropping frame that indicates the scanning area is displayed as dotted lines in the preview.
In the preview, you can adjust the settings while checking the image.
[Scan]
Scans the original with the current settings. When cropping frames have not been set, it scans the entire original.
[Preferences]
Sets details relating to operations when scanning.
[Close]
Closes ScanGear MF.
[Preferences] Screen
You can configure various settings relating to operations when scanning.
[Preview] Sheet
You can configure settings relating to preview and auto cropping operations.
[Preview at the Start of ScanGear]
Enables you to set whether to preview or not when the driver starts. When [Display Saved Preview Image] is selected, the previously previewed image is displayed.
[Cropping Frame on Previewed Images]
Enables you to set the cropping frame display method when previewing. When [Display the Last Frame on Previewed Images] is selected, auto cropping is not performed and the previously set cropping frame is displayed.
[Scan] Sheet
You can set the driver operations relating to scanning using an application.
[Scan without Using ScanGear's Window]
If the driver screen is not displayed when scanning, the image is scanned with the application settings. At this time, if settings are not in the application, you can scan with the driver settings activated in the following items.
[Color Mode (Text and Table)]
When scanning in color, scans with the [Input Settings] > [Color (Documents)] setting of the [Advanced Mode] sheet.
[Text Enhanced]
When scanning in black and white, scans with the [Input Settings] > [Text Enhanced] setting of the [Advanced Mode] sheet.
[Automatically Quit ScanGear after Scanning]
Sets the driver screen to automatically close when scanning is finished.
[Color Settings] Sheet
You can configure settings relating to color matching and gamma adjustment.
[Color Correction]
Selects a color adjustment method. Normally, one selects [Recommended].
If you select [Color Matching], the scanned image is adjusted close to the color tones for display on a monitor or a print result. [Color Matching] can be enabled only when color is selected for [Color Mode] in the [Advanced Mode] sheet. However, [Image Settings] > [Fading Correction] in the [Advanced Mode] sheet and brightness and color settings are disabled.
[Color Matching] is set by selecting a Windows ICC (International Color Consortium) profile. If these are stored in a folder determined by Windows, you can also select a created ICC profile.
[Source (Scanner)]
Selects an ICC profile for the scanner.
[Target]
Selects an ICC profile for the monitor or printer.
[Monitor]
Adjusts the color tone on the currently used monitor.
[Reset]
Returns the settings to their defaults.
[Always Execute the Auto Tone]
Automatically adjusts the color tone. You can set this when color or [Grayscale] is selected in [Advanced Mode] sheet > [Color Mode].
[Monitor Gamma]
Sets the gamma value of the monitor to display the image with brightness that is true to the original. When color or [Grayscale] is selected for [Color Mode] in the [Advanced Mode] sheet, the gamma setting is reflected in the image.
If you click [Reset], the gamma value returns to its default.
[Scanner] Sheet
You can configure settings relating to the temporary storage destination for image, replay of sound files, and confirmation of scanner functions.
[Select Folder Where Temporary Files are Saved]
Specifies the folder where images will be temporarily saved.
[Sound Settings]
Specifies sound files for replay while an original is being scanned or when scanning of an original is finished. Compatible file formats (extensions) are as follows.
MIDI files (.mid/.rmi/.midi)
Audio files (.wav/.aif/.aiff)
MP3 files (.mp3)
[Test Scanner]
Confirms whether the scan functions are working correctly. If you click [Start] in the [Scanner Diagnostics] screen, the confirmation process begins.
[Language Settings] Sheet
Enables you to change the language displayed in the ScanGear MF. If you want to change the display language, after selecting the language you want to use in [Display Language], close the ScanGear MF screen then reopen it.
Return to [Preferences]