Aurora 3.0 Release Notes
For Macintosh Install:
To install, double click on the Aurora 3.0 Part 1 icon. The installer will allow you to select the
drive and folder.
For PC Install:
Under Windows, run Set-Up from the Aurora 3.0 Disk 1. The installer will allow you to select the
drive and directory.
ENHANCEMENTS - ADDITIONAL FEATURES - All Scanners
(1) DCS Output File Format Available
In addition to TIFF and EPS file formats, the option to choose a DCS format is now available.
This format consists of five files - a separate file for each CMYK separation and a composite file to
be used as an FPO in layout packages.
(2) ColorBlind(tm) (Mac Only)
On a ScanMaster 7500 with CMYK selected, a pull down menu will display the ColorBlind transforms
when the ColorBlind "Bat" is selected.
The ColorBlind tables can not be modified within the application. If you would like to create new
tables, contact Color Solutions at 619-436-6594.
ENHANCEMENTS - ADDITIONAL FEATURES - Scanmaster 7500 Only
(1) Output Resolutions up to 16,000 DPI with Flash R012
The Scanmaster 7500 will now allow scanning output resolutions of 50 to 16,000 DPI. This will increase
the maximum enlargement capability to 10,667% at a final resolution of 150 DPI. For best results, use
the small drum for scans over 2500 DPI.
FYI - Photoshop does not recognize images with resolutions over 9,999 DPI. If an image is over
9,999 DPI, Photoshop will convert it to a 72 DPI file and increase the scale of the image.
(2) Improved Sharpening Algorithms
The improved sharpening optimizes the color value of the transition line used to create sharpness
between colored and neutral tonal transitions. This is done by factoring in the hue, luminance and
saturation of the colors adjacent to the transition zone. This improved sharpening method, with the
ability to control the amount of sharpness in five user definable regions, will give the end user
excellent image enhancement.
FUNCTIONALITY
(1) Additional Improved Sharpening Defaults -
You will now see eight (8) defaults that will effect UnSharp Masking levels.
They are:
For Descreening or Softening an Image:
Blur
Blur More
Works Well For Sharpening Images under 300 DPI:
Low Res Sharpen
Low Res Sharpen More
Low Res Sharpen Edges
Works Well For Sharpening Images over 300 DPI:
High Res Sharpen
High Res Sharpen More
High Res Sharpen Edges
These are to be used as a guide for UnSharp Masking ex. if you require more sharpening than
Low Res Sharpen More gives you, try High Res Sharpen. If your requirements differ, you can use
other tables or build custom tables for your exact requirements.
When using these defaults, you will not visually see any movement of the bar graphs in the USM
Styles Menu as you did in previous versions. Due to the improved sharpening algorithms we are
utilizing, a difference can be seen in the UnSharp Masking Filter menu. DO NOT CHANGE THESE
NUMBERS. You will see the results in your output.
D4000 and 4500 Users Only:
If you were using the default Sharpen More in previous versions of Aurora, you will now use
High Res Sharpen More to obtain the same results.
If you were using the default Sharpen in previous versions of Aurora, you will now use
Low Res Sharpen More to obtain the same results.
Custom Tables built in previous versions are compatible with this version and will give you the
same results.
7500 Users Only:
Due to the new R12 Firmware for the 7500, Custom USM Tables built for previous versions of
software/firmware will not be compatible and have to be recreated.
(2) % Dot Read Out in Grayscale Mode
Gives the user the ability to read % black in the image when in
grayscale mode.
(3) ColorBlind(tm) (Mac Only)
When using ColorBlind transformations, the default Aurora composed LUT's should not be used.
Start with None in the composed LUT's, set your auto highlight and shadow and then scan.
(4) Effect of LUT's on Highlight, Midtone and Shadow Settings
Choosing a default composite LUT will change your highlight, midtone and shadow settings. ALWAYS
choose a LUT first and then adjust your highlight, midtone and shadow values in the separation set
up menu.
KNOWN BUGS
• Do not scan images that are above 64K per scan line. To calculate this:
Scan line (k bytes) = Width of Final Image x Resolution x 3 (if RGB) or 4 (if CMYK).
• Quitting the application while scanning does not abort the scan properly or reset the scanner.
• The prescan resolution factor in General Preferences (1X, 2X, 4X) must match that of a
saved prescan or cropping will not be accurate. Crop and Overview have the same factor whereas
the prescan image may be saved at a different factor causing what may appear to be radical "crop hop"
in a prescan/detail or final scan.
• File size indicators (Status Bar, Batch Queue and Info button on batch) shows an approximation
of the file size for TIFF, EPS and DCS. You may see a slight difference in file size in Photoshop due
to Photoshop giving image size not file size.
• Batch Queue thumbnail images are shown as RGB for lineart and Grayscale. Final scans are correct.
• On the PC, a General Protection Fault will occur if prescan resolution (1X, 2X, 4X) is changed
while a saved prescan is being loaded.
• On the Scanmaster 7500, if you abort while a prescan, detail or scan is in process, the next
time you try to scan the scanner will display a scanner off-line message. When this occurs, hit the OK
button and proceed with the scan.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.