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Creating linear scans with Canon ScanGear

To create suitable scans with ScanGear first select the "Advanced Mode" tab.

Before choosing the required settings on it you will have to make sure that certain preferences are set correctly. To do so click on the Preferences button at the lower end of the Advanced Mode tab.
The following screenshots are from a German ScanGear interface. I determined what the required settings are called in English but do not have pictures at this time. If you could e-mail screenshots of the two tabs we are going to look at in the following to info(at)colorneg.de I’d appreciate it.

After bringing up the Preferences window choose the "Scan" tab. On it make sure that the option "Enable 48/16 bit output" is checked. Next select the "Color Settings" tab and activate the radio button "None". This will make the Screen Gamma setting accessible which you need to set to 1.0 in order to create linear scans. After making sure that these parameters are set up correctly exit the window by clicking OK.

Now all required settings on the Advanced Mode tab are accessible. In the area Input Settings choose "Color Positive Film" and then select "Color (48 Bit)" as the Color Mode. Now set the Output Resolution which is in the Output Settings area to the maximum physical resolution your scanner is capable of. ScanGear is now configured to create linear scans and you can commence scanning via the Preview and Scan buttons. The Image Settings area in the screenshot has been shortened somewhat as all settings therein should remain disabled.