The information here applies generally to scanner color calibration.
Specific scanner models may come with color-calibration materials, software, and instructions.
How to Calibrate Your Scanner
For scanner color calibration, you’ll need a color reference sample.
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Your scanner may have come with one specific to its model.
Prepare a color reference sheet or IT8 target with known colors.
Scan the color reference sheet or IT8 target with all color-management and color-correction features turned off.
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Define the area to be analyzed.
Make visual adjustmentsor allow the profiling software to make adjustments for you.
Your future scans should be color accurate (or at least much improved).
This process isn’t foolproof and often requires more than one attempt.
Recalibrate the scanner at least every six months to compensate for changes to the scanner andmonitorover time.
The acronym SCAR (Scan, Compare, Adjust, Repeat) describes this process.
How to Color Calibrate With ICC Profiles
AnICC profileis a small data file specific to each unit.
It contains critical information on how that unit produces color.
you’re able to often rely on the printer’s specific ICC profiles for color management.
Find ICC profiles on printer and scanner manufacturer websites.
Once downloaded, right-opt for file and selectInstall Profile.
It’s common for colors to shift to other colors between two pieces of equipment.
Many users calibrate their monitor to their printer properly, so these devices agree on color definitions.
