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Teaching and Learning Center
Scanning Basics for Epson Perfection 1640SU
GETTING STARTED............................................................................................... 2
USING THE FLATBED SCANNER....................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
USING THE SLIDE SCANNER ................................................................................. 8
SCANNING TIPS.........................................................................................
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Using the Flatbed Scanner Getting Started Scanning is basically the same process no matter what type of scanner you are using. Adobe Photoshop is just one of the programs that allows for scanning, and that is the program we are using the in step-by-step process below. Many scanners also come with their own scanning software, and this can be used as well. For the examples listed below, we will describe one of the scanners that is in the TLC computer lab, the Epson Perfection 1640SU
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Using the Flatbed Scanner In auto mode the scanner will chose the document type and continue to scan your image. When the scanner is done scanning you will have a window open of your image in Photoshop similar to the one below.
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Using the Flatbed Scanner If you would like to continue in manual mode after clicking the initial cancel up above, a window will pop up asking to either click on Manual mode or Scan for continuing in Full Auto Mode. Click on manual mode. You will get a new window that looks similar to this. From here you can change the image type by using the pull down menu. When the image type is correct click on the preview button. DESINATION: (this sele
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Using the Flatbed Scanner Normally it scans at a 1:1 ratio and displays the size at the bottom of the scaling window. The actual image appears on the right hand side of the window. To have the program locate the image automatically click on There is a dashed line outline around the image. Grab the edges of the box by clicking on them and move them in or out so they fit around your picture. If the box disappears, click your mouse and drag to create
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Using the Flatbed Scanner When you are ready to make the final scan, click on the Scan button. After the scan is finished click on the Close button on the window and you will be back in Adobe PhotoShop. Your picture is not saved until you click File / Save as. You can save the picture to disk, or to your NT account. (Please consult a TLC employee if you have any questions regarding your file size and applications.) Since there are several way
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Using the Flatbed Scanner When you have finished scanning and saving your picture, click on the File / Exit Don't forget! to take your picture out of the scanner, and to sign out on your way out of the center.
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Using the Slide Scanner Using the Slide Scanner (From http://www.epson.com/cgi- bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&infoType=Doc&oid=14567&prodo id=32723)
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Using the Slide Scanner Align the slide so that the top edge of the slide corresponds with the top edge of the scanner. You may align up to 4 slides at each corner.
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Using the Slide Scanner Top of Slide It is also recommended that the emulsion surface of the slide be face down (which means the shiny surface of the slide should be facing up). 1. Click on File / Import / TWAIN 32 in the PhotoShop, allow the scanner to pre- scann, making the image appear. If the screen appears like Figure 1, make sure to set the Document Source to the correct slide type (positive film, negative film, etc.), and the right side of the screen should look like Fi
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Using the Slide Scanner 2. The picture may now be scanned, click Scan button. NOTE: scanning may take a minute. If the scanner cut off part of the image, please ask a TLC employee for assistance. 3. When it is finished scanning, close the scan window by clicking on the Close button. You should see the original screen with your new picture on it. 4. From the menu bar, click File \ Save As. Name your file in the File name box. You have the option of saving the file as a few di
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Scanning Tips Scanning Tips What setting should I use? For most accurate reproduction, scan your images using the same data type as that of the final intended output device. This may also help you control file size. Here are some examples: OCR Text and Line Art use the Black and white setting (or use the centers OCR software!) Laser printer use Grayscale setting. Monitor 256/True color use millions of color setting. Post production use True color (CMYK) setting
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Scanning Tips Scan photos instead of printed pictures Images from magazines or books are composed of tiny dots. The typical resolution for color typesetting is 180 or 300 dpi, so scanning at higher resolutions offers no advantages. As a matter of fact, higher resolutions may even be worse because the scanner often sees white dots in between the printed color dots. To preserve accurate toning details, if possible, scan photographs instead of printed materials. Scan good quality ima
