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Betty
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« Reply #15 on: February 26, 2010, 06:01:41 PM »
Ok, I'm trying to learn here, and just read this thread.
Question:  will the basic vuescan (which does not support icc profiles) be helpful with my very ancient cannon flatbed scanner?  I'm wanting to purchase PP, but am concerned about my old scanner.  Can the basic vuescan be profied with PP?

Don't laugh, I likely am not making sense.

Thanks!
Betty
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« Reply #16 on: February 26, 2010, 10:35:43 PM »
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Can the basic Vuescan be profied with PP?
You do not use profiles in Vuescan when scanning targets for printers, or scanners for that matter, because you use the raw unaltered file in Profile Prism. Can you output a raw tiff file in basic Vuescan, I have the Pro version so am not sure?
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but am concerned about my old scanner.
Which model is it? The Canon Lide models are highly recommended for Profile Prism use, they come modest prices too if you do have to replace your old one.
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Betty
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« Reply #17 on: February 27, 2010, 03:56:03 AM »
Hi Terry,
Thanks so much for your reply.  It is a Cannon N656U and does say LIDE in the right lower corner.  I do not have Vuescan, but was asking questions about it since I thought I'd need more than just my old scanner.  Could I profile the scanner with PP only?  I'm sorry for so many dumb questions, but I'm not knowledgeable at all yet on how to do these profiles, but I'm hoping to get a handle on things.  My goal is to profile my printer, but it seems I need to profile the scanner first.  Is that right?

Huge thanks,
Betty
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rayw
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« Reply #18 on: February 27, 2010, 02:34:19 PM »
Hi Betty,

I profiled my scanner, but never used the profile Roll Eyes

You will find just using PP with any old scanner will most likely improve your results.

If the illumination is relatively even over the bed, other errors sort of cancel themselves out. Also, you can edit the profile afterwards, to get the colours on your print exactly as you like. Just go ahead and buy it, the rest will sort itself out, if it needs to.

(do I get another hug Grin)

Best wishes,

Ray
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Betty
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« Reply #19 on: February 27, 2010, 03:10:14 PM »
Oh, My!  Ray, this is exactly what I needed to know!!  I was so afraid my scanner had to be up to par (profiled) before I could start working on the printer.  You, my friend, have just made my day!!  Your and Terry's answers have been beyond helpful.  I'm not nearly so "scared" of tackling this now. 

You and Terry both get big hugs this morning!! :-))

Huge thanks,
Betty
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« Reply #20 on: February 27, 2010, 06:25:04 PM »
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You and Terry both get big hugs this morning!! :-))
Thanks, but don't tell my wife another woman is hugging me  Wink
She thinks I waste my time on here  Roll Eyes
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rayw
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« Reply #21 on: February 27, 2010, 07:18:25 PM »
Hi Terry,

Would it e better if I gave you a hug - I've a spare one, somewhere Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy

Best wishes,

Ray
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Betty
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« Reply #22 on: February 27, 2010, 08:24:32 PM »
Ya'll are too cute!..and yes, I'm from the south. 
It is very, very comforting to know there is "someone" I can ask questions of while I go through this profiling process.

Ray, I ordered PP this morning.  You and Terry may need to get ready for more questions.

Terry, how about some sweet potato pie instead as a thank you?   Can you smell it coming out of the oven?  :-)

Thanks, Guys!
Betty
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