SCANVIEW ScanmateF6, Operator'S Manual

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ScanMate F6 / ScanMate F8 Plus • Operator’s Manual
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Monitor set-up
The monitor used with the scanner should be properly set up and calibrated.
This will ensure that the image on the screen is displayed as accurately as
possible within the characteristics of the particular monitor.
To obtain the best possible viewing conditions for judging images on the
screen, do not place the monitor where daylight coming from a window will
fall directly onto the screen. Not only will strong daylight make it difficult to
view the screen, but natural light is subject to subtle variations throughout
the day and throughout the year. This can have an effect on how images
appear on the screen.
The ambient lighting should be even and controlled. If possible, use
5000°K lights.
Conditions for viewing originals and prints
Originals, proofs and printed copies of images should be judged under con-
trolled lighting conditions. To avoid the problems that can arise when an
image is viewed under different lighting conditions in different places,
special viewing booths are used.
Viewing booths usually have 5000°K lighting, which is the accepted
standard for viewing graphic images, and a neutral gray background. The
gray background avoids the occurrence of undesirable color reflections that
can affect the appearance of an image.
Choose a viewing booth that conforms to the recognized standards in
your own country.
Calibration
Because the output of the scanner’s light source changes slightly over time,
white point calibration is necessary to ensure consistent scanning results.
White point calibration should be carried out when the scanner is first
installed and each morning before starting work.
GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES