Microtek ScanMaker IIG User Manual

iTable of Contents
Table of Contents
How to use this manual
Chapter 1 Basic Concepts..............................................1-1
What is a Scanner............................................................................................. 1-2
How scanners work ................................................................................... 1-3
Components of effective scanning ........................................................... 1-4
Image Types ..................................................................................................... 1-5
Single-bit ................................................................................................... 1-5
Grayscale................................................................................................... 1-6
Color.......................................................................................................... 1-6
Selecting an image type ............................................................................ 1-7
Text Scanning................................................................................................... 1-7
Getting the Best Results................................................................................... 1-8
Resolution ................................................................................................. 1-9
Choosing the best resolution setting ..............................................................1-9
When to use high resolution ......................................................................... 1-11
When to use interpolated resolution ............................................................ 1-11
Scaling..................................................................................................... 1-12
Dynamic range ........................................................................................ 1-12
Color calibration and correction............................................................. 1-13
Image enhancement ................................................................................ 1-14
Brightness, Contrast and Exposure ..............................................................1-14
Shadows and Highlights ...............................................................................1-15
Curve ............................................................................................................. 1-15
Filters ............................................................................................................1-16
Auto ............................................................................................................... 1-16
Tints...............................................................................................................1-16
Color Correction / DCR................................................................................1-16
File formats ............................................................................................. 1-17
Storage requirements .............................................................................. 1-18
Selecting the printing method ................................................................ 1-19
Quick Tips for Best Scans.............................................................................. 1-20
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation for Flatbed Scanners2-1
Before You Begin ............................................................................................. 2-2
Unpacking the scanner.............................................................................. 2-2
Requirements ............................................................................................ 2-3
Voltage....................................................................................................... 2-3
Installation ........................................................................................................ 2-4
Releasing the carriage............................................................................... 2-4
Unlocking models with a screw-type lock.....................................................2-4
Unlocking models with a latch-type lock ...................................................... 2-5

Microtek ScanMaker IIG Specifications

General

Brand	Microtek
Model	ScanMaker IIG
Category	Scanner
Language	English