Scanning 

About Scanning
Small Flatbed Scanner (Canon)
Large Format Scanner (Epson)
Text Scanning (OCR)
For the Visually Impaired
Transparency, Slide & Film Scanner (Epson)
Slide & Film Scanner (Nikon)
Drum Scanner (Imacon)

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About Scanning

Q: What types of scanners do the labs have, and which scanner does what?
A: Small Flatbed Scanners are located in each lab and scan images of flat art, text and other related media and images. Large Format Scanners scan oversized images. Transparency, Slide & Film Scanners scan negatives, slides and transparency sheets. Scanners for the Visually Impaired scan text (OCR), images of flat art, and create documents that can be read back to the visually impaired. The Imacon Drum Scanners, located in 8th floor open lab, i930, and i405, use drum scanning technology to capture slides and prints at high resolution. You can use Photoshop's import tool with most scanners; exceptions are the Imacon scanner, which uses Flexcolor software, and the scanners for the visually impaired which use Kurzweil or Acrobat Professional.
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Q: Where should I save my scans?
A: Always save files in Work In Progress when scanning. You may copy all ofyour files to your personal storage device and/or media later. This workflow prevents file corruption, as saving the scan file directly to your storage device and/or media in most cases will not work and may cause your computer to crash.
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Q: What file type should I save?
A: Save your scanned image as a .tiff or .psd file if you are going to edit or retouch later in Photoshop. Save your file as a .jpeg if you wish to send an email attachment or for use on screen only. For more information on sending pictures in email see optimization. You may also save files as a .pict or .bmp format.
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Q: Why can't I see what I'm trying to scan?
A: Check your Scan Area options and make sure you've dragged the marquee around the entire scan box, then press preview.
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Q: At what DPI (Dots Per Inch) should I be scanning my images?
A: That depends on what you're going to be using the images for. A larger DPI means higher resolution, but it also means a larger file. You can adjust your DPI through Canoscan, Flextouch, Nikon or Epson interactive features or in Photoshop. 72dpi is standard for Web or monitor display. For prints, use 100-150 dpi or 300-600 dpi for high-quality color printing.
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Q: Which scanning mode should I use?
A: That depends on the type of image you are scanning. A black and white logo with no gray in it should be scanned as LINE ART or similar. For multimedia or web art, you should use RBG color or similar. For color printing you should use CMYK color.
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Q: Why did my scan crash?
A: First, make sure you are not saving directly to your storage device or media. Use Work in Progress. If you're using a specialty scanner, it is important to make sure the scratch disks in Photoshop preferences are set to Work in Progress.
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Q: Why is my scan taking so long?
A: If you are scanning at a high resolution, it will take exponentially longer than scanning at a low resolution, so be patient. Also, make sure you are not saving directly to your storage device or media. Use the Work in Progress.
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Small Flatbed Scanners (Canon)

Q: Where are the Small Flatbed Scanners available?
A: Please refer to the Hardware & Software page.
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Q: How do I scan an image?
A:

1. Place the image face-down on the scanner glass.
2. Open Photoshop
3. In Photoshop, go to File > Import > WIA-CanonScan Lide 60.
4. Select the "type" of picture you want to scan (Color, Gray, B&W text, etc.)
5. Click preview, and adjust the box over the area you wish to scan. You can crop out blank space to reduce file size.
6. Click Scan.
7. Save to Work In Progress.
8. You can now edit your images in Photoshop.

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Q. I just scanned my image in Photoshop, but the Photoshop menu is grayed out and will not allow me to save my work.
A. Close the CanonScan software window; this will activate the menu bar in Photoshop and you will be able to save your work.
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Large Format Scanner (Epson)

Q: Where are the Large Format Scanners available?
A: Please refer to the Hardware & Software page. Degree/credit-seeking students can reserve Arnhold Hall large format scanners by going to the Student tab of MyNewSchool and selecting "Reserve Stations & Suites".
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Q: How large is the scanner?
A: This large format scanner handles large images or flat art up to 11x17 inches in size.
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Q: How do I scan with the Epson oversized scanner?
A:

1. Place the image face-down on the scanner glass.
2. Open Photoshop.
3. In Photoshop, go to File > Import > Epson.
4. The Epson Scan dialog box appears, where you can adjust settings.
5. Select Preview to see what the image would look like if scanned. Adjust settings further if needed. Click Scan.
6. Save to Work In Progress.
7. Edit your images in Photoshop. When you're done, copy your files to a disk or storage device.

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Text Scanning (OCR)

Q: How can I scan and edit text?
A: Use Adobe Acrobat Professional to scan text on both PC and Mac. Please refer to the Hardware and Software page for the location of the scanners.
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Q: How do I scan text with Acrobat Professional?
A:

1. Open Adobe Acrobat Pro listed under Multimedia Applications on PC and Mac
2. Go to File > Create PDF > From Scanner
3. Choose "type" of document: B&W, Grayscale, Color document, Color image, etc.
4. Make sure settings are correct:

Input: Make sure proper scanner is selected
Output: Make sure "New PDF Document" is selected
Document: Make sure "Make searchable (Run OCR)" is selected


5. Click Scan
6. Save your work to Work in Progress.

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Q. Can I scan text with Microsoft Word?
A: Text scanning is not available in Microsoft Office Word 2010. Instead, you can use Acrobat Pro scan the document. See above.
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Q: How do I scan text on double-sided pages with the Automatic Document Feeder?
A: Use station i301-Scan02, D1131-05 or D1131-11, which have an automatic document feeder.

• Launch Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Go to FILE " Create PDF " From scanner
• Choose "type" of document: Black and White
• Choose scan "type": Choose "Duplex" for double-sided scanning
• Place the paper(s) to be scanned in the scanner
• Click Scan
• Save your work to Works in Progress

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Q: Can I edit the text from my scan if it doesn't look right?
A: Yes, you can use any word processing program like Microsoft Word after you have saved your scan.
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For the Visually Impaired

Q: Where are the scanners located?
A: On the third floor of Arnhold Hall ( 55 West 13th St.), stations i301-U03. At East 16th Lab ( 6 East 16th St.), room D1131, D1131-Scan11 for unbound pages and D1131-Scan01 for books. Users must provide their own headphones.
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Q: What can these specialty scanners do?
A.The Visually Impaired Scanners can scan text and read it aloud.
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Q: What accessories and software are available with the Scanner?
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1. JAWS provides a speech technology that works with the system to provide access to software applications to the visually impaired. Jaws is located in applications and always should be active and showing on the desktop.
2. KURZWEIL is a scanning and reading software that scans in text, and reads back what has been scanned. The text can also be sent to the attached Braille printer.
3. Acrobat Pro can also scan text for creating pdf files.
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Q: How do I use Kurzweil?
A:

1. Open Kurzweil 1000 on the desktop
2. For scanning multiple pages, go to Scan > Scan Repeatedly
3. For scanning one document go to Scan > Start New Scan
4. To make modifications to the Settings, click on the Settings menu.
5. To save document go to File > Save and select a name and file format, the default is KES
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Q: What can I do if Kurzweil says, "Scan failed"?
A: Make sure the scanner you are using is selected. Go to Settings > Scanning > Scanner Source and select the same model scanner as the one attached to your station.
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Transparency, Slide & Film Scanner (Epson)

Q: Where are the Transparency, Slide & Film Epson scanner?
A: Arnhold Hall ( 55 West 13th St.) 8th Floor Lab and room i930.
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Q: What mounting trays can I use for the Epson scanner?
A: From the 8th floor reception desk, you can borrow four different categories of slide mount adapters, based on availability.

1. 4x5 Slide Holder Adapter (max 4 slides)
2. 35mm Negative Film Holder Adapter (max 4 film strips)
3. 35mm Slide Holder Adapter (max 15 slides)
4. 21/4"x7" Slide Holder Adapter (max 3 slides)
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Q: Where do I place my transparency, slide or film?
A: First, get the appropriate scanning tray from the Arnhold Hall, 8th Floor reception desk. Place your media inside the appropriate tray and lay the holder directly onto the glass.
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Q: How do I scan a transparency with the Epson?

A:

1. Place the image or film or slide holder with images, face-down, directly onto the scanner glass.
2. Open the application: Photoshop.
3. In Photoshop, go to File > Import > Epson Perfection V700/V750.
4. Set Document Type to Film (w/ film holder) and set the appropriate film setting.
5. Click preview. If scanning multiple slides or frames, hold down the Ctrl key and select the slides/frames with the crosshair (+), and click on 'all' so that all of your slides/frames have a broken line border.
6. Make sure that your settings for the scan are correct. Scan mode: Transparency for Pos/Neg Film Resolution: 72 dpi for web, 180 dpi for print, 360 dpi or higher for photo. Magnification; 100% for same size image
7. Click Scan.
8. Save to Work In Progress.
9. Edit your images in Photoshop, and when done copy your files to your usb or firewire drive.
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Q: My film won't fit into standard film holders. Is there another I can use?
A: Yes, you can borrow Fluid Mount Accessory from Arnhold Hall 8th floor desk to use with Epson Scanners in i930. This mount also offers scratch removal and grain reduction from curved film. You need to obtain your own scanner mounting fluid and scanner mounting film.

 

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Slide & Film Scanner (Nikon)

Q: Where are Nikon Slide & Film Scanners available?
A: In the Arnhold Hall ( 55 West 13th St.) 8th Floor Lab.
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Q: What types of film can I scan?
A: The Nikon scanner can scan various film types:

1. Color negative films (35mm)
2. Color transparency films (35mm)
3. Mounted color transparencies
4. Kodachrome films
5. Black and White film negatives (35mm)
6. Duplicate color transparencies.
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Q: What mounting trays are available at Arnhold Hall, 8th Floor?
A: Listed below, adapters (Figure 1) and (Figure 2) are attached to the scanners.


1. Slide Mount Adapter MA-20(S) (Figure 1) for 35mm transparencies.


2. Strip film adapter SA-21 (Figure 2) for any film strip and negatives up to 6 frames in length.

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Q: Where do I place my slide or film?
A: You will need a specific mounting tray. For scanning slides, be sure that the film adapter, as seen in Figure 1, is placed inside the scanner, then insert your slides. If you are scanning film, make sure the correct adapter (figure 1 or 2) is in the scanner.
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Q: How do I scan with the Nikon?
A: Follow these steps:


1. If it's not on, power on the Nikon Scanner by pushing in the button located on the front of the device.
2. Slide the scanner's slot cover down and insert either the slide mount adapter MA-20(S) or Strip film adapter SA-21. Make sure it is in all the way. The scanner detects which adapter is in use. For film strip adapter SA-21, make sure the electrical connector in the back of the adapter is firmly seated.
3. Go to Applications > Nikon Software > Nikon Scan4.
4. Slide one image into the center of the adapter slot. The scanner automatically scans the slide for preview.
5. Choose your settings. For example, 35mm mounted transparency, positive or negative, and calibrated RGB if it's a color photo.
6. Click the green Scan button to begin scanning.
7. Save to Work In Progress.
8. When finished scanning, remove the slide from the slide mount adapter by gently pushing the eject button located on the bottom right hand side of the adapter.
9. Repeat steps 4 - 8 to scan the next image.
10. When you are finished, remove the slide mount adapter by gently pulling it out from the scanner. Be sure to close the scanner cover, to prevent dirt and dust from getting in.

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Q: At what resolution should I scan my film?
A: The recommended resolution is at least 300 dpi (pixels/dots per inch). You can always reduce file size later.
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Q: How do I crop?
A: To move the crop window, go to the keep this crop option and select your cropping dimensions. If the rest of your slides are the same, select keep this output size.
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Q: How do I get more help?
A: Use the Nikon Help menu.
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Drum Scanner (Imacon)

Q: Where is this scanner?
A: Arnhold Hall, Room 930 and 405, and 8th floor. Checkout for accessories is at Arnhold Hall, 8th floor reception. You will need a valid The New School ID. You can also checkout Imacon Scanner accessories.
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Q: What does this specialty scanner do?
A: The Imacon Drum scanner can scan various film types for fast, high end digital photo production, along with the ability to repair dust and scratches in a single scan.
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Q: How do I scan with the Imacon Drum Scanner?
A: Follow these steps:

1. Launch the application Utilities > Flex Color 3.9.3
2. Make sure the feed table is attached properly into the scanner.
3. Power the Imacon Drum Scanner by pressing the green button located on the front panel.
4. After selecting the size of film holder you wish to use; position the original image inside the frame as it will be placed within the parameters of scalable film.
   
5. Position the film holder into the scanning tray and slide it into the scanner port until it magnetically snaps into the scanning position. Please do not use force when applying this step as it is unnecessary and may damage your slide.
6. Make sure your film holder size in the scanner matches the settings in your program. Using the Imacon software, match the Film size and the film holder settings.
7. Choose your settings and preview.
8. Click the Scan button to begin scanning.
9. Save to Work In Progress.
10. When the scan is complete, remove your slide by "gently" lifting the film holder from the loading tray.
11. Repeat steps 4 - 8 to scan the next image.
12. Once you are finished with your assignment, remove the film holder from the scanner, turn the Imacon off, secure the machine with the lock that is provided and return all film holders and keys back to Arnhold Hall, 8th floor reception.
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Q: At what resolution should I scan my film?
A: Recommended resolution is at least 300 dpi. However, you can scan up to the maximum resolution available with each of the original holders by scanning in True Resolution mode. Refer to the manual located at the Dock Apple menu under Servers > Manuals & Resources > Device Manuals > ImaconFlextight646 for more information about resolution modes.
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Q: What is “flex touch”?
A: Flex touch is a unique Imacon scanning application whereby the original film is cleaned from dirt and scratches as it is being scanned. Go to Window > texture > option > Flex touch. Adjust the intensity level for cleaning images; activate the power symbol to see the results.
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Q: How do I get more help?
A: A PDF of the manual is available at the Dock Apple menu under Manuals & Resources > Device Manuals > ImaconFlextight646.
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Last updated 08/07/2011