Quality Preview gives you a better idea of what your scans will look like in the next step, and setting the thumbnail cropping to "Small" will make the program trim the least amount of your image when scanning. Thumbnail Cropping Area (move slider to "Small") Go to the "Preview" tab and set these options: There's some things you'll want to change for a better preview scan to work with. Look at the bottom of the EPSON Scan window and click "Configuration" (7). It works by using an infrared light to find and fix scratches on the negative, but I prefer to do that myself in Photoshop. Digital ICE is something you might want to consider using (this only works on color negatives) but it'll increase scan time. The unsharp mask is subjective, but I find scans without it can't be salvaged in Lightroom. (4) Image Type: 48-bit Color (16-bit Grayscale for B&W) (3) Film Type: Color Negative Film (or B&W Negative Film) Use the following settings (not saying these are the best, but it's what I use):
#HOW TO USE EPSON PERFECTION 3200 SCANNER SOFTWARE#
Open the EPSON Scan software and select "Professional Mode" (1) from the dropdown in the top right of the window. This tells the scanner what film holder you have and what size negative it should look for. Place your loaded film holder on the scanning glass and line up the "A" tab with the corresponding spot for 35mm film or the "B" tab for 120 film. Dust on 120 film isn't terrible but it can ruin 35mm scans. Gently wipe the negatives with the cloth and remove any dust left over with compressed air before putting the film holder on the scanning bed. Flat film will always makes better scans, and extremely curly film can cause unsightly marks on the finished product. If you have the chance, pick up an antistatic cloth from Ilford to help control dust.
The emulsion (opaque) side of your film should be facing up for both 35mm and 120 film.ĭust and curling film are the biggest threats in the scanning process.
Run some compressed air over the scanner bed and load your film into the tray. This is needed to light your negative so the scanner can see the film. It'll slide off and you'll see a clear strip of glass. Open the scanner and pull up on the white cover under the top lid. To scan film, you'll need to remove the reflective document backing on the lid of the scanner.
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