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oXYgen Scanning
Application
User Guide
Addendum
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oXYgen Scanning Application - User Guide Addendum i
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This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents:
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oXYgen Scanning Application - User Guide Addendum iii
Contents
About the Addendum ................................................................................................... 1
General Introduction to Creo Scanners ........................................................................ 2
Minimum Requirements for iQsmart Scanners ............................................................. 3
What’s New in the Application ..................................................................................... 4
iQsmart Hardware........................................................................................................ 5
Power Up/Shutdown .....................................................................................................5
Startup Sequence.........................................................................................................6
Base Glass for iQsmart Scanners ....................................................................................7
The Operating Panel .....................................................................................................8
Functional description of the operating panel ...............................................................9
Light Table ................................................................................................................10
Mounting Originals......................................................................................................10
Methods for Mounting Originals ................................................................................11
Supplied Masks ......................................................................................................11
The Slide Holder .....................................................................................................12
User Defined Masks ................................................................................................13
Direct Mount..............................................................................................................17
Single preview .......................................................................................................17
Multi-preview .........................................................................................................18
The Application .......................................................................................................... 19
Saving Files ...............................................................................................................19
The Navigator and Embedding an ICC Profile..............................................................19
File Formats...........................................................................................................20
Digital Smooth (Descreen)...........................................................................................25
Smooth Setup............................................................................................................27
New Negative Color Management Workflow ...................................................................28
ICC Workflows .......................................................................................................28
ICC Flow Setup ..........................................................................................................29
New Negative Film Types ............................................................................................31
New Sharp Tables ......................................................................................................31
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Version 2.0 – New Features ....................................................................................... 32
Auto Detect ...............................................................................................................32
Auto Detect Workflow .............................................................................................32
Rotate.......................................................................................................................33
Viewing a Rotated Image.........................................................................................36
Rescan......................................................................................................................37
Rescanning from the DT File ....................................................................................38
Rescanning from the Scan .......................................................................................39
oXYgen 2.0 - Batch Workflow.......................................................................................40
Summary ................................................................................................................... 42
Updates and Known Limitations................................................................................. 43
Updates.................................................................................................................43
Known Limitations ..................................................................................................43
oXYgen Scanning Application - User Guide Addendum 1
About the Addendum
This addendum compliments the existing user guide (oXYgen Scanning
Application) by documenting changes and additional features in the
application.
NOTE: oXYgen Scanning Application (399Z1P555C) documents all features and functions
(except for those introduced or updated in this addendum) without specifically referring to the
new iQsmart scanners by name.
This addendum includes the following sections:
• General Introduction to the Creo Scanners
• Minimum Requirements for iQsmart Scanners
• What’s New in oXYgen
• iQsmart Hardware
• The Application
• New Features
• Summary
• Updates and Known Limitations
2 oXYgen Scanning Application - User Guide Addendum
General Introduction to Creo Scanners
Creo scanners address the entire spectrum of professional scanning needs.
Benefiting from over sixteen years in the scanning arena, this renowned family
of Creo scanners includes the high-end EverSmart Supreme and Select
scanners, as well as the new, cost-effective line of compact iQsmart scanners.
All Creo scanners are developed to provide a combination of consistently
sharp, high-resolution images with automation, flexibility, and ultra high
productivity.
Featuring unique Creo XY Stitching technology, Dust-Free CCD scanning, and
the advanced oXYgen application, they address the most demanding needs of
today’s graphic arts industry.
Dispelling the myth that higher performance means higher price, Creo has
increased the performance of its scanners while maintaining their low price
level. With the new iQSmart2 & iQsmart3 scanners, professional in-house
scanning is now more affordable than ever before.
The iQsmart scanners are supported by the oXYgen application, which has
been upgraded for this purpose. New features have been added and new
technologies have been implemented. Similar changes will be applied to the
EverSmart family of scanners, at a future date.
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Minimum Requirements for iQsmart Scanners
The following is a list of minimum requirements for the operation of iQsmart
scanners:
• Apple Power Macintosh G4
• Apple Macintosh system software version 9.1 or higher
• CD drive (required for software installation)
• 175 MB of available memory (RAM) for the scanning application, in addition to memory
needed for the system
• 2 GB internal hard disk is recommended - its capacity depends on your needs (for example,
image size)
• Color monitor (minimum 17 inch) with a display capability of millions of colors.
• 24-bit color display capability
• ColorSync (version for ICC) 2.6.1 or higher
NOTE: The minimum requirements mentioned here are relevant to this version only. All later
versions are subject to change. Please read the Software Release Notes for each release to
learn about the changes.
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What’s New in the Application
This section of the addendum, documents new and updated functions and
features in the oXYgen application (V 2.0), organized under the following
topics:
• Overview of Changes to the Application
• New Masks
• New Negative Color Management Workflow
• ICC Flow Setup Changes
• File Formats
• Digital Smooth
• Negative Film Types
• New Sharp Tables
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iQsmart Hardware
This section of the addendum documents the new and updated functions and
features of the scanner hardware, organized under the following topics:
• Power up/shutdown
• Startup sequence
• Operating panel
• Light Table
• Base glass
• Masks
• Mounting originals in the scanner
Power Up/Shutdown
1. Turn on your Macintosh computer.
2. Turn on the scanner by switching on the Main Power switch on the back of the scanner.
Figure 1: Main power switch on back of scanner
3. Press the Power button on the operating panel. The Power LED is green. The Status LED is
orange for a few seconds.
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Figure 2: Power and status LEDs on the operating panel
The Status LED blinks green, during a series of self-tests. When the Status LED is steady
green, the scanner is ready for operation.
If the Status LED remains red or blinking green (indicating a failure), do the
following:
Turn the scanner off and then on again.
If the LED is still red, call your Service Engineer.
NOTE: Shut down by quitting the application then switching off the Main Power switch
located on the back panel. For temporary, short term shutdown, press the shutdown button
located on the operating panel.
Startup Sequence
To start up the scanner, do the following:
1. Switch on the Main power switch on the back of the scanner.
2. Press the Power button on the Operating panel. The Power LED on the operating panel is
green.
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During the diagnostic self-tests, the Status LED illuminates in the following sequence:
1. Switch on the Main power switch on the back of the scanner.
2. The Status LED is orange for several seconds when the scanner is switched on.
3. The Status LED turns off for several seconds while the scanner checks the firmware
software).
4. The Status LED turns green.
Base Glass for iQsmart Scanners
EverSmart users can refer to the user guide, oXYgen Scanning Application (399Z1P555C), pg.
16, Chapter 2, for information about the Base glass.
The iQsmart2 is supplied with a 12” wide Base glass which has an etched
finish.
The iQsmart2 is supplied with a 13” wide Base glass which has an anti-
reflective (AR) coating. The 13” Base glass is used for copydot scans and
reflective scans up to 550% at 12 dpm resolution (approx. 300 dpi) or at an
equal scaling per resolution. Reflective scans with a greater resolution can only
be made within the 12” boundary on the 13” Base glass.
NOTE: Scans made from transparencies can only be made within the 12” boundary on the 13”
Base glass.
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The following figures show the Base glass layout, as seen in the Layout
Display window of the application:
Figure 3: 12” Base glass layout Figure 4: 13” Base glass layout
For information about the CopyDot Scan, refer to the oXYgen Dot for iQsmart Scanners User
Guide (399Z151895D).
The Operating Panel
The operating panel is located at the lower right corner of the top of the
scanner and is mainly used during power up. The panel has a Power button
with LED and one Status indicator with LED.
For further information about the various sections of the panel LEDs, refer to the startup
sequence in Galaxy Scanners Installation and Maintenance – for Mac Platform (399Z1R946A).
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Functional description of the operating panel
The Power button with LED and the Status indicator with LED are located on
the operating panel.
The LED of the Power button indicates the Main power switch setting of the
scanner. The LED of the Status indicator indicates the status of the scanner.
NOTE: Each time you press the Power button, the scanner status toggles between on and off.
The following are the meanings of the LED of the Power button:
• Off Power is OFF.
• Green Power is ON.
• Red Power is OUTSIDE THE TOLERANCE RANGE.
The following are the meanings of the LED of the Status indicator:
• Orange Scanner is activated.
• Red Hardware problem.
• Blinking Red The interlock switches are open.
• Green Scanner is idle.
• Blinking
Green
The scanner is either working or firmware is not
updated. In the event that the firmware is not
updated, you must activate the application version.
• (Off) When the Top door is open or the Base glass is not
in position.
NOTE: Do not open the Top door when the Status LED is blinking.
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Light Table
The Light Table feature is available with the iQsmart3. It enables you to use
the Base glass as a light table for evaluating and mounting original images.
To turn on the Light Table, do the following:
1. Open the Top cover of the scanner.
2. Press the Status button on the operating panel.
The Light Table turns on.
To turn off the Light Table, do the following:
Close the Top cover.
The Light Table turns off automatically.
Mounting Originals
This section describes the various methods for mounting originals on iQsmart
scanners.
NOTE: iQsmart users can find more information about masks and the Base glass in iQsmart Oil
Mounting Station (501L3R318). The general purpose and use of the masks is the same for all
iQsmart scanners, even though the masks themselves may differ.
The kit contains 11 masks, one of each of the 5 supplied masks and 6 user
defined masks.
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Methods for Mounting Originals
The kit contains the following masks:
• mix format mask
• 35-mm
• slide holder
• 60 x 70 mm
• 4 x 5 “ mask
• user defined masks
Mounting originals directly in the scanner
NOTE: Before mounting, make sure the Base glass, top glass and originals are clean.
For information, refer to the iQsmart Oil Mounting Station (501L3R318).
Working with the scanner is more convenient and productive with masks.
Therefore, using masks is recommended.
The advantages of using masks include:
• You can prepare originals in advance, on a different worktable, while the scanner is busy
with other scans.
• Positioning the originals is easier using the mask grid lines.
• The Base glass is kept clean (no tape marks).
• The orientation of originals in the mask is designed for maximum efficiency in the scanning
process.
Supplied Masks
35-mm mask
This mask allows you to mount:
• Six (6) 35-mm strips (without the need to cut them into separate images).
• Twenty (20) single 35-mm images
Mix format mask
This mask allows you to mount:
• A total of twenty-six (26) transparencies [ten (10) single 35 mm, 5 (five) 60x60 mm, and
ten (10) 60x70 mm images].
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60x70 mm mask
This mask allows you to mount:
• Twenty (20) single 60x70 mm images
4x5 inch mask
This mask allows you to mount:
• Six (6) single 4 x 5” images
NOTE: The 60 X 70mm window is designed to accommodate a 60 x 60 mm original without
loss of quality due to light flare.
The Slide Holder
The slide holder is designed for scanning up to forty (40) 35-mm slides
(framed 35-mm transparencies). The holder has five (5) rows, each with a
capacity of up to eight (8) slides.
To use the slide holder, do the following:
1. To insert slides, hold the slide holder with the printed side facing you. Insert the first slide
into the bottom row, emulsion side down and oriented correctly. Push it all the way to the
end of the row.
2. Insert the other slides into the same row of the slide holder.
3. When the first row is full, proceed to the next row, and so on. Make sure each slide is
oriented correctly.
NOTE: For efficient scanner work, it is recommended that you fill up the bottom row first, and
that each row is filled starting from the beginning of the row.
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Figure 5: Inserting slides into the slide holder.
To configure the scanner to the slide holder, do the following:
In Setup mode, in the Setup dialog box, choose the slide holder you are using (e.g. 35-mm
slide holder) from the Format options.
Refer to Chapter 2, page 17, in the user guide, oXYgen Scanning Application (399Z1P555C) for
details about the slide holder setup procedures.
User Defined Masks
Your scanner is supplied with several identical User Defined Masks, suitable for
transparent and reflective originals. This section includes the following topics:
• Preparing the mask
• Defining user defined formats
• Working with user defined formats
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Preparing the mask
The User Defined Mask is an A3 (11 in. x 17 in.) opaque sheet. One side of the
mask is for transparencies, the other is for reflectives (as labeled on the
mask). There is a set of barcode windows on one edge; the first and last
barcode windows are always open.
Preparing the Mask for Transparencies
1. Mark outlines of the originals on the transparency side of the mask, according to the format
you want to define.
NOTE: The procedure for preparing the outlines should be similar to that for direct mounting in
multi preview (see Direct Mount chapter). The first original outline should be near the 0,0
(iQsmart3 users should be aware of the 12” border) point at the lower right corner of the mask.
2. Use a sharp knife to cut out a window for each original. Make sure not to cut the mask
barcodes.
For information about preparing the mask for transparencies, refer to pg. 20, Chapter 2 in the
user guide, oXYgen Scanning Application (399Z1P555C).
NOTE: The information about masks and the base glass applies to Eversmart and iQsmart
scanners. The general approach to the purpose and use of the masks is the same for all iQsmart
scanners, even though the masks themselves may differ.
3. Mount the mask (without originals) in the scanner with the transparency side facing up.
4. Place the mask’s registration holes over the registration pins of the glass.
NOTE: The 0,0 corner of the mask should be aligned with the 0,0 corner of the Base glass.
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Preparing the Mask for Reflectives
To prepare the mask for reflectives, do the following:
Tape the reflectives to the reflective side of the mask, according to the format you want to
define. Make sure the image side is up and oriented correctly.
NOTE: The first original should be near the 0,0 point at the lower left corner of the mask.
Taping the originals is similar to direct mounting in multi-preview (as described in this release
note) but in this case you proceed from left to right. Make sure not to cover the barcode
windows.
To mount in the scanner:
1. Turn the mask over so that the transparency label of the mask faces up.
2. Place the mask registration holes over the registration pins of the glass.
Defining user defined formats
User defined formats must be defined in the application before you can use
them. Once the mask you have prepared is mounted in the scanner, follow the
procedure described below for both transparencies and reflectives.
1. In the Setup dialog box, choose the All Board format.
or
• If the user defined mask does not cover the entire scanner bed, define the area you want to
preview.
2. Click Preview.
The scanner performs the preview. The Image Display window appears showing all images
on the scanner Base glass.
3. Crop each window/original in the Preview Display window.
The system automatically adds 1.5 mm around your crops.
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4. From the File menu, choose Save User Defined.
The Save User Defined menu appears.
5. From the Save User Defined menu, choose an option, depending on the format you want to
define.
6. In the Navigator window, enter the name of the new user defined format.
NOTE: If you define a new format under an existing format name, the new format replaces
the previous one. To delete a user format, delete the format file from the iQsmart Tables
folder.
Working with user defined formats
When using the mask for transparencies, make sure the originals are taped to
their windows, emulsion side down.
If you restart the application, the user defined formats appear in the Format
options of the Setup dialog box. Select the appropriate format when scanning
according to a user defined format.
For further information about this scanning procedure, refer to Chapter 3 of the user guide,
oXYgen Scanning Application (399Z1P555C).
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Direct Mount
Originals are mounted in the scanner by placing them directly on the Base
glass. You can mount one original for single preview or several originals for
multi-preview.
Single preview
To perform a single preview, do the following:
1. Tape the original to the Base glass, placing the top right corner of the original near the 0,0
corner of the glass (lower right corner). iQsmart3 users should pay attention to the 12”
border.
2. Place transparencies emulsion side down and reflectives image side down.
NOTE: If your original is in a non-standard format, you should note the size of the original by
checking the vertical and horizontal scales of the glass. This is important when using the Layout
display window.
NOTE: When scanning a thick reflective such as a book, it is recommended that you scan with
the Top door open.
NOTE: For high enlargements (greater than 800% at 12dpm), we recommend you to use oil
when mounting originals. For more information, refer to the iQsmart Oil Mounting Station
(501L3R318).
NOTE: When using iQsmart3, make sure that the mask or image is aligned with zero (0) on
both the x-axis and the y-axis. Please be aware of the gap between the border of the glass and
the zero (0) on the y-axis.
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Multi-preview
In multi-preview, all originals are taped to the Base glass and scanned in a
single run. The originals must be of the same type (transparency or
reflective), but may be of different sizes and media (positive and negative).
To set up multi-preview, do the following:
1. Tape the first original near the 0,0 corner of the glass, in the same way as for single
preview.
2. Tape the other originals from right to left on the Base glass, toward the lower left corner of
the Base glass, making sure they do not overlap. If necessary, proceed to the next row.
NOTE: For better productivity, it is recommended that you place the originals in an orderly
fashion (that is, in rows parallel to the x-axis of the Base Glass). Do not place originals
randomly across the Base glass.
NOTE: If you want to determine the size of the scanned area in the Layout display window, you
should note the total size of the area taken up by the originals. To do this, refer to the vertical
and horizontal scales of the glass.
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The Application
This section of the addendum documents the new and updated functions and
features in the oXYgen scanner application (V2.0). This section is organized
according to the following topics:
• File formats
• Changes to ICC Flow Setup
• Digital Smooth (Descreen)
• New negative color management workflow
• New negative film types
• New sharp tables
Saving Files
The Navigator and Embedding an ICC Profile
The Navigator window now accommodates opening and saving files to a
generic operating system window. There is an option for embedding the ICC
profile when saving in the ICC workflow.
Figure 6: Save Scan As window
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File Formats
File Format Setup
The File Format Setup menu lists the final scan formats that require specific
file settings.
Figure 7: Scan file formats
EPSF Format
The Encapsulated PostScript Format (EPSF) accommodates both vector and
bitmap graphics. It is universally supported by graphics, illustration and page-
layout programs. This format is used primarily to transfer PostScript language
artwork between different applications. EPSF supports Lab, CMYK, RGB, index-
color, duotone, grayscale and bitmap color modes. It does not support alpha
channels or clipping paths. EPSF files that contain vector graphics created with
applications other than Photoshop®, are rasterized by Photoshop, and the
vector graphics are converted to pixels.
EPSF Setup
To perform EPSF setup, do the following:
From the Setup menu, choose EPSF Setup.
The EPSF Settings dialog box is displayed.
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Figure 8: EPSF Settings dialog box
The format settings can also be accessed by clicking the Settings button in the
Scan dialog box.
Preview PICT/TIFF
Figure 9: Preview drop-down list in the EPSF Settings window
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Preview PICT/TIFF is a low resolution file that is created with the final high
resolution file. The Preview appears quickly. You can change the image size
and scale, and get immediate feedback. You can choose between TIFF and
PICT image.
Encoding
You can specify how the data is stored in the file, by choosing either Binary or
ASCII.
Compression
You can specify the desired compression with which to save the data.
DCS File Format
Figure 10: EPSF Settings with DCS File format drop-down menu open
To specify the DCS File format in which to save a file, do one of the following, according to
your requirements:
• Choose the Single option (to save the EPSF files in one combined file)
or
• Choose the Multiple option (to save EPSF color files in one file for each separation [CMYK]
and together in a master file).
For information about Halftone Screen and Transfer Function, see the user guide, oXYgen
Scanning Application, Chapter 11, pg. 181 (399Z1P555C).
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TIFF Format
The Tagged-Image File Format (TIFF) is designed for use in the exchange of
files between different computer platforms and applications. It is a bitmap
format that is universally supported by virtually all computer and scanner
systems. There are different types of TIFF files, including TIFF, TIFF LAB, and
TIFF LOCO.
NOTE: TIFF LOCO is a unique compression for DT files in the oXYgen application. TIFF LAB
does not allow file compression.
TIFF Setup
1. From the Setup menu, choose TIFF Setup.
The TIFF Settings dialog box is displayed.
2. Specify the kind of compression you want to use by marking the check box and choosing
the name of the compression you want to use.
Figure 11: TIFF Settings dialog box
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When you are in RGB mode with the Output profile designated as None or
when you are using a device link that was created in the same way, you can
save your file as a TIFF LAB file by specifying TIFF LAB in the File Format list in
the Navigator window.
When saving 16 bit DT mode files, you can save them as 16 bit TIFF LOCO
files. TIFF LOCO files are compressed in size with no loss of quality.
To save a DT file as a TIFF LOCO file, do the following:
1. When saving a file, in the Navigator, click Settings.
The TIFF Settings dialog box opens.
2. In the TIFF Settings dialog box, select LOCO from the list of compressions.
The file is saved as a TIFF LOCO file.
JPEG Format
The Joint Photographic Experts Group format (JPEG) is commonly used for the
display of continuous tone images such as photographs in hypertext (HTML)
documents. This format supports CMYK, RGB and grayscale color modes. It
does not support alpha channels. In the process of creating a JPEG, data is
compressed (and thus file size) through a selective discarding of data. All color
information is retained in an RGB image.
JPEG Setup
For JPEG Setup, do the following:
From the Setup menu, select JPEG Setup.
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The Compression Quality dialog box, for JPEG Setting, is displayed.
Figure 12: Compression Quality dialog box
Image Options
• Define the image quality by entering a value in the Quality box.
or
• Select one of the quality options from the Quality list.
Format Options
The following are the available Format options:
• Baseline - choose this format to optimize the color quality.
• Progressive - choose this format for gradual image display during downloading.
• Standard - choose this format for readability by most Web browsers.
Digital Smooth (Descreen)
Digital Smooth in V 2.0 replaces Defocus Smoothing in earlier oXYgen
versions. Digital Smooth is used especially for scanning printed materials in
Reflective mode. Rather than defocusing the lens, new, advanced algorithms
match different smoothings to different screen meshes. The lower the screen
mesh density (lpi), the stronger the smoothing effect becomes.
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Figure 13: Screen mesh list in Setup dialog box
To use the Digital Smooth feature, do the following:
1. In Max Detail, select the area of the image best suitable for evaluating results.
2. In the Setup dialog box, choose the correct screen density from the Smooth pop-up menu.
3. Click Show.
The scanner automatically re-scans the selected portion of the image, incorporating the
changes you selected.
NOTE: In oXYgen Open, the application scans the data from the DT file.
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Smooth Setup
In order to fine tune the Digital Smooth function, you can easily change the
parameters in the Smooth Setup dialog box (Setup>Smooth Setup).
Figure 14: Smooth Setup in the Setup Menu
The Smooth Setup dialog box provides you with the option of changing the
parameters of the Descreen for each separation, and save them as user
defined parameters.
The higher the parameters are, the smoother the image will be. When using
lower screen meshes, you should use higher parameters.
At each stage, you can go back to the default parameters without losing your
changes. To do this, choose the user or default set in the Smooth Setup dialog
box. (see Figure 15 in this document).
In the User set, the Reset button is used to reset the table to the default
parameters.
NOTE: It is highly recommended to create your own parameters to achieve the best quality.
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Figure 15: Default and user sets in the Smooth Setup dialog box
New Negative Color Management Workflow
The ICC color management workflow is the main workflow of the oXYgen
application. Negative scans are now created using the same ICC mechanism
as positive scans, to provide the same results in quality and flexibility.
Figure 16: ICC section of the Setup dialog box in positive and negative modes
ICC Workflows
The oXYgen application supports ICC workflows giving you better control over
the quality of the scanned images. ICC workflows can be used with
transparent positive and negative CMYK/RGB images, and with reflective
RGB/CMYK images.
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You can now work with negative images with the ICC workflow in the same
way as you do with positive originals.
When scanning with ICC workflows, you can use input profiles, output profiles
or device link profiles. There are several ICC workflows to suit your scanning
needs. Following is a description of the available workflows.
ICC Flow Setup
When you use ICC profiles, select ICC Flow Setup from the Setup menu to
display the ICC Flow Setup dialog box that enables you to select rendering
intent. You can set a different rendering intent for reflectives and
transparencies in RGB and CMYK modes, and for output simulation (used only
for RGB scans).
Figure 17: ICC Flow Setup dialog box
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The rendering intent determines how the color conversion is done from one
color space to another.
The rendering intent for the Display method is determined in the Display
window.
Figure 18: Lower Bar in Display Window
When working with a device link (in ICC Color Management), the ICC Flow
Setup dialog box is not available because the conversion method (part of the
device link) is determined in the ICC Flow Setup dialog box. For this reason,
the rendering intent for the Display is located in the Display window.
Rendering Intent Options
There are four (4) Rendering Intents and an Automatic option:
• Perceptual – the most common Rendering Intent used to achieve a good reproduction of
the original; preserves the visual relationship between colors by shrinking the entire color
space and by shifting all the colors.
• Saturation – reproduces the saturated colors of an image into the color gamut of the
output device.
• Relative Colorimetric – maps the colors that are out of gamut to the closest possible color
within the gamut of the target color space, without affecting the colors that were inside the
color space (those remain as they were).
• Absolute Colorimetric – matches color exactly with no adjustment made for the white
point or black point, which would alter the image brightness.
• Automatic – uses the default color translation included in the profile.
NOTE: Clicking OK preserves the selected Rendering Intent, while clicking Cancel turns the
application to its default, as in the Perceptual mode.
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New Negative Film Types
Film type tables are now available for the most popular film types on the
market.
The film type is now located in the ICC section of the Setup dialog box. In this
location, it makes use of the ICC workflow for better color quality. You can
modify the film types by using the Negative Balance tool and saving the
modified table for future use.
New Sharp Tables
There are now five (5) types of pre-defined Sharp Tables:
• Default
• Smooth
• Sharp
• Very Smooth
• Very Sharp
Most scans can benefit from the use of one of these five (5) tables. They
provide a good base from which users can proceed with fine-tuning with the
sharpness tool.
For further information about sharpness, see the user guide, oXYgen Scanning Application User
Guide, Chapter 9, page 149-150 (399Z1P555C).
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Version 2.0 – New Features
This section documents the new and updated functions and features in the
oXYgen scanner application (V 2.0), organized under the following topics:
• Auto Detect
• Rotate
• Rescan
Auto Detect
Auto Detect is an automatic cropping tool that creates crops of any
previewed area.
Auto Detect Workflow
1. In the Layout Display window, choose the area of Base Glass that you want to preview (the
area on which you placed the images).
2. Click the Auto Detect check box at the bottom of the Layout Display window.
3. Click the Preview button in the toolbar.
The scanner previews the designated area. When the preview is complete, the Display
Window opens and shows the preview image including the automatically detected crops.
This operation is called Master Preview.
You can now adjust the crops, as you require.
4. Click the Preview button again to create unique previews of all the crops.
At this stage, you can continue working as usual.
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Rotate
Rotate enables you to rotate and mirror images within the application, at
fixed angles (90º, 180º. 270º), to aide you in image enhancement.
The Rotation box is located in the Setup dialog box.
Figure 19: Rotation function box in the Setup dialog box
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After Preview, in the Setup dialog box, do one of the following:
• Choose the angle for the rotation of your image in the Rotation box. You may select one of
three fixed angles: 90º, 180º, or 270º.
or
• Mark the Mirror check box.
The crop mark in the Display Window rotates to indicate where the top left corner of the
image will be after the rotation.
Figure 20: Crop mark indicating no-rotation position
Figure 21: Crop mark indicating where the top left of the image will be after a 90º rotation (clockwise)
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Figure 22: Crop mark indicating where the top left of the image will be after mirroring
NOTE: A circle indicates a mirroring without rotation. For example, in a 270º rotation, the
indicator would be in the same position but it would be square.
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Viewing a Rotated Image
Fast Pre-Scan
Figure 23: Scanner toolbar with Fast Pre-Scan button
1. Click the Fast Pre-Scan button.
In the Preview Browser, a new thumbnail of the rotated image appears.
Figure 24: Rotated image thumbnail in Preview Browser
2. Double click the rotated image thumbnail to open the image in the Display Window.
NOTE: Fast Pre-Scan does not make use of the scanner itself therefore it is very fast. It shows
the rotated crop in the same size as it was displayed in the original preview. Fast Pre-Scan is
recommended when the crop is large enough for further editing.
Figure 25: Image after Fast Pre-Scan and a 90º rotation
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Pre-scan
1. Click the Pre-Scan button.
2. The scanner scans the desired crop area.
The rotated pre-scan thumbnail appears in the Preview Browser.
3. Double-click the rotated thumbnail.
The pre-scan appears in the Display Window at the maximum size.
NOTE: The above workflow is ideally used when the crops are small and you want to work with
the largest possible image.
Rescan
Rescan enables you to load the parameters of a specific scan that you’ve
already created and be able to repeat the scan (with modifications to the
parameters, if required). You can rescan according to the parameters of scans
that were made from DT files or directly from a scanner.
In the General Settings dialog box, you can determine whether or not the
re-scan parameters are saved automatically.
To save your scanning preferences for a rescan, mark the “Saving File Ticket
params when Scan” check box, in the File Preferences dialog box.
When rescanning from a DT file, the parameters file (FTC-File Ticket) is saved
in the same folder where the DT files, from which the scan was generated, are
located.
When rescanning from the scanner, the parameters file (STC-Scan Ticket) is
saved in the same folder where the scan you are rescanning was saved.
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Figure 26: Files Preferences dialog box
Rescanning from the DT File
To reload the parameters of a scan, do the following:
Choose Rescan from the File menu.
Figure 27: Rescan in the File menu
A generic navigator opens. Browse for the file that contains the scan parameters you want
to reuse. When you open this file, the DT file from which the scan was generated, opens
automatically, and the scans parameters are applied automatically to the Setup dialog box.
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Rescanning from the Scan
To reload the parameters of an original scan file, do the following:
1. Place the image you want to rescan, on the base glass of the scanner.
2. Preview the image.
3. Choose Rescan from the File menu.
A generic navigator opens.
4. Browse for the STC file, located near the output file of the final scan.
5. Open the STC file.
The parameters in the STC file are applied to the Setup dialog box.
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oXYgen 2.0 - Batch Workflow
The Batch Workflow feature is designed especially for the Leaf digital camera-
back user. With this feature, you can process a batch of images captured
under similar conditions and/or with similar settings (for example, input size,
lighting conditions, etc.) for the same output settings (for example, output
size, output device, etc.).
In order to use Batch Workflow, you must do the following:
1. In the Main Menu, choose Setup>General Setup>Files.
2. Make sure that Batch Workflow is checked.
NOTE: Every time you launch the application, you must repeat the above procedure.
To apply Batch Workflow to a series of images, do the following:
1. Open the batch of DT files from which you want to scan.
2. In the Preview browser, select an image in the series by double-clicking the thumbnail.
The image opens in the Display window.
3. In the Setup dialog box, select the tables you want to be applied to the series (for example,
Sharpness, Gradation, etc.).
4. Select a device link (DVL) or create your own.
5. Set the scale, according to your requirements.
6. Save the settings as a new SmartSet.
7. Close the first image.
8. In the Preview browser, select the remaining images in the series.
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9. Hold down the ALT key and press the Scan button.
The Navigator window opens, enabling you to determine where to save the series and under
what filename.
10. Click Save.
The remaining images in the series are saved according to the settings for the first image.
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Summary
There are many user benefits in the flexible workflows and added-value
features of both the new Creo scanners and the latest version of the oXYgen
application. With this addendum and the oXYgen Scanning Application user
guide, we are confident that you will make the most of your Creo scanner and
the oXYgen application.
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Updates and Known Limitations
Updates
• When switching lamps from Transparent to Reflective, it takes approximately 90 seconds
(down time) for the lamps to warm up.
• The Apple ColorSync CMM may cause some problems. It is preferable to use the Heidelberg
CMM.
• Due to the lack of neutrality and effects of aging in the calibration slide, the cast factors are
now default factors that you can change in the Cast Factor Setup dialog box.
• The Cast Factor feature is now available in all modes, not only in Service Mode. This feature
is recommended for advanced users.
Known Limitations
• After aborting a scan, you must restart the application. It is preferable not to abort the
scan.
• In iQsmart3 (reflective mode), it is possible to scan the entire 13" width, when the scale is
less than 550% (in 12dpm). When scanning at a higher resolution or scaling, it is possible
to scan only a 12" width. Note that the Layout Display window does not adjust accordingly
and gives the impression that you are able to scan the entire 13" width.
• It is not possible to scan a framed (35 mm) original at a scale of greater than 700% (at 12
dpm or equivalent).

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