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Neg scan produces Black screen? Help

  • 15-07-2008 1:55pm
    #1
    positivenote
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,337 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys, ive decided to scan all my negs, only a couple of hundred (all b/w), using my epson 4990 flatbed. But im getting a blank black screen when i preview the scan. I am in professional mode, with file type being b/w negative and a 2400dpi. I also have the white back board removed and thumnail deselcted? Please if anyone can help it would be great as im keen to get these scans started. Thanks a million


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  • #2
    Fajitas!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,624 ✭✭✭✭Fajitas!


    What software are you using?


  • #3
    positivenote
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,337 ✭✭✭positivenote


    the one that comes with the scanner. I have cs2 should i use this? if so what settings should i use?
    Thanks


  • #4
    DonkeyStyle \o/
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,145 ✭✭✭DonkeyStyle \o/


    Might be a stupid question, but have you got the transportation lock disengaged on the lid? :pac:
    Apart from double-checking the cable that connects the lid to the scanner, resetting your configuration in the Epson Scan utility, and trying new drivers I can't think of what else to try... I can't see anything wrong with your settings either.
    tbh I think I'd be getting on to epson.


  • #5
    Fajitas!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,624 ✭✭✭✭Fajitas!


    Personally I much prefer using twains in CS2 than the packaged sofware - Give it a go :)


  • #6
    roadruner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭roadruner


    positivenote wrote: »
    Hi guys, ive decided to scan all my negs, only a couple of hundred (all b/w), using my epson 4990 flatbed. But im getting a blank black screen when i preview the scan. I am in professional mode, with file type being b/w negative and a 2400dpi. I also have the white back board removed and thumnail deselcted? Please if anyone can help it would be great as im keen to get these scans started. Thanks a million

    Any joy with it?


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  • #7
    T-max
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36 ✭T-max


    Try a different setting on epson twain...If you are scanning 35mm negative on film holder, try scanning Negative at a lower resolution first like 300dpi at 100% output and see if the image preview works.

    Is there a light box built into the lid of that scanner? If so, lift the lid to ensure it is working ok.


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