Scanning / Various Scanning Options
Scanning Images Cleanly
Remove dust and scratch on films
Remove grains appeared in the scanned image
Restore color faded images
Enhance the quality of the scanned image (PRINT Image Matching)
This section explains some EPSON Scan's features that you can use to scan images cleanly.
Remove dust and scratch on films
Dust Removal
Dust Removal is a scanner software feature that removes dust on films.
The following table lists document types supported by Dust Removal.
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Dust Removal
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Color negative film
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Color positive film
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Monochrome negative film
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Monochrome positive film
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Photo (Reflective)
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N/A
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: Recommended
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 : Supported
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If you scan films that do not contain any dust or scratch using Dust Removal, the scanned image may be distorted or blurred.
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Follow the steps below to remove dust on films using Dust Removal in the Professional Mode.
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Place your films on the document table.
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You can use the Dust Removal feature only for scanning films.
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Start EPSON Scan and then select the Professional Mode. For details on how to select the scanning mode, see Changing the Scanning Mode.
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The following window appears.
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Specify the Original and Destination settings to match your films. Be sure to select Film for Document Type.
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Click Preview to preview the images.
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Specify the output size of the scanned image as Target Size and make adjustments using the image quality adjustment tools, if necessary.
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Select the Dust Removal check box.
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Click Scan. EPSON Scan starts scanning.
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Dust on the films is removed from the scanned images.
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Dust Removal not applied
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Dust Removal applied
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The result of the Dust Removal feature does not appear on the previewed image. Check the result on the scanned image.
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The scanned images are sent to the application or saved to the specified folder.
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Remove grains appeared in the scanned image
When grains appear in the scanned image, select the Grain Reduction check box and then click SCAN again to reduce them. Selecting the higher Grain Reduction level makes the scanned image softer.
Check if the result of Grain Reduction appears on the scanned image.
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Grain Reduction not applied
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Grain Reduction applied
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The images above are an example. The actual result of Grain Reduction may differ depending on the condition of the image or film type you scan.
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Restore color faded images
Color Restoration is a scanner software feature that restores color faded on films and photos.
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Depending on the condition of films or photos, color may not be restored as you desire.
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Follow the steps below to restore color using Color Restoration in the Professional Mode.
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Place your materials on the document table.
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Start EPSON Scan and then select the Professional Mode. For details on how to select the scanning mode, see Changing the Scanning Mode.
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The following window appears.
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Specify the Original and Destination settings to match your document.
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When scanning films, do not select B&W Negative Film for Film Type.
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Do not specify 16-bit Grayscale or 8-bit Grayscale for Image Type.
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Click Preview to preview the images.
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Specify the output size of the scanned image as Target Size and make adjustments using the image quality adjustment tools, if necessary.
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Select the Color Restoration check box.
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The restored color is displayed on the previewed image.
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Color Restoration not applied
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Color Restoration applied
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Click Scan. EPSON Scan starts scanning.
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The scanned images are sent to the application or saved to the specified folder.
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Enhance the quality of the scanned image (PRINT Image Matching)
PRINT Image Matching is a standardized method of recording a wider range of color information to enhance the quality of your scanned images. Using this product with PRINT Image Matching, you can effortlessly achieve printouts that come to life with a dynamic range of brilliant colors.
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PRINT Image Matching information does not change the image data or the way the image is displayed on a computer screen.
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Follow the steps below to enhance the quality of your scanned images using EPSON Smart Panel.
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Place your materials on the document table.
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Start EPSON Smart Panel.
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EPSON Smart Panel starts and the following window appears.
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Click the Scan and Save icon on the EPSON Smart Panel.
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Specify Location, File Name, and Image Format settings. Select Print Image Matching II (JPEG) or Print Image Matching II (TIFF) from the Type list box, and change the Photo Scene setting, if necessary.
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Click Scan and Save to start scanning or Scan with Options to change scanning settings.
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