[filmscanners] Re: Dark Lines on Negative Scans with HP

["" <gtc@netrover.com>]

Hi Art,

> Take a close look at the scan in something like Photoshop and zoom right
> in to the pixel level.  Is the line you refer to distinctly affecting
> one pixel width?  Also, try to view the scan with channel separation so
> each channel is visible as a separate image, and see if the defect is
> only showing up in one scan.  To do this is photoshop, you need to go
> into the channel mode (rather than layers), and select one channel at a
> time.  You may need to lighten each separation to see well.

Never thought of separating the channels.  Turns out there is a very
sharp, distinct line in the green channel.

> If the unit is under warranty, I recommend you have it sent it for repair.

Still got three weeks left on the warranty so I'll get get going on
it right away.

Thanks for the help.

Gary

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