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PosterArtist QuickCopy Screen

This is PosterArtist QuickCopy's main screen for selecting the scanner and printer to use, specifying the printing method, and more.

A: Preview Area

Displays a preview of the scanned image. The scan area is indicated by an outline and can be adjusted.

  • Resizing the scan area

    Point to the outline of the scan area to display one of these cursors: , , , or . Drag the cursor to adjust the scan area.

  • Moving the scan area

    Move the pointer inside the outlined scan area to display (Move pointer). Drag the outlined area with (Move pointer) to move the scan area.

B: Edit with PosterArtist

Opens the scanned image in PosterArtist for editing.

C: Settings Area

Specify the printer and scanner to use, paper source, paper type, size, and other settings for printing.

Scanner
Displays the scanner to be used.
Printer
Displays the printer to be used.
Detailed settings...

Displays the Detailed settings dialog box for changing the scanner and printer to use and for making advanced settings for scanning.

Scanner
Select the scanner to use. The list displays only scanners supporting PosterArtist QuickCopy among scanners installed on your computer.
Moire reduction

Moire is image distortion (uneven, lighter areas or striped patterns) that may occur when scanning photos or pictures. Select this checkbox to reduce moire.

Note

  • Some moire effects may remain when the Edge enhancement checkbox is selected.
Edge enhancement
Select this checkbox to enhance the outline and increase sharpness.
Set-off reduction
When the original is double-sided, images or text on the reverse side may be scanned inadvertently. Select this checkbox to reduce this show-through effect.
Background color removal

When paper of the original is light-colored, select this checkbox to correct the base color and make it white.

Note

  • Correction may not be applied if the original is dark-colored or includes many photos.
  • Background color removal cannot be set when Set-off reduction is set.
Printer

Select the printer to use. The list displays only printers supporting PosterArtist among printers installed on your computer.

Properties...
Displays the selected printer's Properties dialog box for specifying the print settings.
Print Quality
Select the print quality. Available options vary depending on the selected paper type.
Matching Method

Select a rendering intent.

Auto
Print in natural color tones.
Perceptual / Perceptual (Photo)
Print with natural color tones and gradations. Suitable for photos.
Colorimetric
Reduces color differences between the original document and the print result.
Saturation / Saturation (Poster)
Performs color matching while emphasizing vividness.
Free Layout
Select this checkbox to enable the Free Layout function of the printer driver.
Media Source
Select the paper source.
Media Type
Select the type of paper you want to use.
Copy Size
Select the size for the enlarged copy.
Long Side
Select this to print by enlarging the original so that the length of the poster's long side will be the same as the paper width.
Short Side
Select this to print by enlarging the original so that the length of the poster's short side will be the same as the paper width.
Copies
Set the number of copies to print.

D: Buttons Area

Preview
Scans the original to display the print area.
Copy
Scans the original to print an enlarged copy.
Stop
Cancels printing.