scan settings

[Mike]

I have an Epson 4990
I have been reading some articles about
whether it is better to use scanner controls
like contrast, brightness, histogram, tones,
shadows, and on, and on while scanning.
Or to do an unadjusted scan, and then work
on it in a program like Photoshop or whatever.

I am referring to b&w and color prints, and not film

Also, Just when is it appropriate to use the auto
exposure control on the scan driver. It seems to always
perk up the scans. But I wonder if that should be done
later on in Photoshop as well.

Please help me to understand whether to use
the scan driver controls or not.

Thanks Mike

 

[Ken Weitzel]

I have an Epson 4990
I have been reading some articles about
whether it is better to use scanner controls
like contrast, brightness, histogram, tones,
shadows, and on, and on while scanning.
Or to do an unadjusted scan, and then work
on it in a program like Photoshop or whatever.

I am referring to b&w and color prints, and not film
Also, Just when is it appropriate to use the auto exposure control on
the scan driver. It seems to always
perk up the scans. But I wonder if that should be done
later on in Photoshop as well.

Please help me to understand whether to use
the scan driver controls or not.

Hi Mike...

No matter what it is you're doing, it's always better to do each step as
well as you can... avoid as much as possible the "weakest link" syndrome.

I don't have a 4990, but still a 3200. If they're at all similar,
then if you use auto, then I suggest that after clicking auto, you
take a look at the histogram and pull the whites down a bit.

Take care.

Ken