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Video & Docu Installer

The Video Installer integrates a set of short videos, which introduce the most important features and several tips & tricks to you, directly from inside the SilverFast software. The Docu Installer offers a similar feature. After installing you can access thematically appropriate chapters of the manual directly from inside SilverFast.

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For easy operation: Here you will find manuals, booklets, quick guides and information sheets all about SilverFast. Use the filter to find instructions for your desired software, version and language.

Manual

manual,complete_en_2006-11-27

Manual, complete
(Filesize: 12.84 MB)

The complete SilverFast manual with descriptions of functions and features of all SilverFast versions. 494 pages. ATTENTION: The description of add-ons and new SilverFast features can be found in the «SF v6.6 Upgrade Addendum» !

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-11-27
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ch1installation_en_2006-06-19

Ch1 Installation
(Filesize: 2.71 MB)

First part of the complete SilverFast manual (page 1-34): Welcome, Table of contents, Installation procedure. 34 pages.

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-19
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ch2overview_en_2006-06-19

Ch2 Overview
(Filesize: 1.81 MB)

Second part of the complete SilverFast manual (page 35-48): Overview of the tools in SilverFast. 14 pages.

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-19
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ch3presets_en_2006-06-19

Ch3 Presets
(Filesize: 2.60 MB)

Third part of the complete SilverFast manual (page 49-80): Presets, Options, Scan parameters, Resolution, …. 32 pages.

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-19
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ch4prescan-design_en_2006-06-19

Ch4 Prescan-Design
(Filesize: 3.05 MB)

Fourth part of the complete SilverFast manual (page 81-103): The preview and prescan concept of SilverFast 23 pages.

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-19
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Switch Chapter (Single-/Multi-File) Ch5 Tools

ch5tools,completechapter_en_2006-06-19

Ch5 Tools, complete chapter
(Filesize: 7.18 MB)

Fifth part of the complete SilverFast manual (page 105-190): Introduction into the tools of SilverFast: Auto-Adjust, Highlight-Shadow-Tool, Histogram, Gradation, Color Correction, Zoom, Expert Dialogue. 86 pages.

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-19
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ch5.01imageauto-adjust_en_2006-06-19

Ch5.01 Image Auto-Adjust
(Filesize: 2.50 MB)

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-19

Auto Adjust

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ch5.02highlight-shadowtool_en_2006-06-19

Ch5.02 Highlight-Shadow Tool
(Filesize: 1.77 MB)

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-19
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ch5.03histogram_en_2006-06-19

Ch5.03 Histogram
(Filesize: 2.06 MB)

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-19
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ch5.04gradationdialogue_en_2006-06-19

Ch5.04 Gradation Dialogue
(Filesize: 1.47 MB)

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-19
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ch5.05globalcolourcorrection_en_2006-06-19

Ch5.05 Global Colour Correction
(Filesize: 1.51 MB)

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-19

GCC

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ch5.06selectivecolourcorrection_en_2006-06-19

Ch5.06 Selective Colour Correction
(Filesize: 2.74 MB)

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-19

SCC

SCC® (SE)

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ch5.07zoominginprescan_en_2006-06-19

Ch5.07 Zooming In Prescan
(Filesize: 1.28 MB)

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-19
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ch5.08expert-dialogue_en_2006-06-19

Ch5.08 Expert-Dialogue
(Filesize: 1.21 MB)

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-19
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Switch Chapter (Single-/Multi-File) Ch6 Special Functions

ch6specialfunctions,completechapter_en_2006-11-27

Ch6 Special functions, complete chapter
(Filesize: 14.92 MB)

Sixth part of the complete SilverFast manual (page 191-410): Special functions of SilverFast: Densitometer, Unsharp masking, De-Screening, GANE, Line Art Scans, Multi-Sampling, NegaFix, Film holders for film scanners, File Formats, Focussing the Scanner, Functions of SilverFastDC® and HDR®-versions, JobManager, SRD, AACO, Clone Tool, PrinTao. 220 pages.

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-11-27
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ch6.01densitometer_en_2006-06-19

Ch6.01 Densitometer
(Filesize: 1.45 MB)

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-19
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ch6.02improvingthesharpnessofartwork_en_2006-11-27

Ch6.02 Improving the Sharpness of Artwork
(Filesize: 2.75 MB)

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-11-27
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ch6.03descreeningartwork_en_2006-06-19

Ch6.03 Descreening Artwork
(Filesize: 1.59 MB)

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-19

Descreening

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ch6.04gane_en_2006-06-19

Ch6.04 GANE
(Filesize: 1.19 MB)

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-19

GANE

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ch6.05lineartscans_en_2006-06-19

Ch6.05 Line Art Scans
(Filesize: 1.21 MB)

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-19
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ch6.06multiplesampling_en_2006-06-19

Ch6.06 Multiple Sampling
(Filesize: 1.07 MB)

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-19

Multi-Sampling

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ch6.07negafix_en_2006-06-19

Ch6.07 NegaFix
(Filesize: 2.28 MB)

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-19

NegaFix

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ch6.08theuseofvariousfilmholders_en_2006-06-19

Ch6.08 The Use of Various Film Holders
(Filesize: 1.26 MB)

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-19
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ch6.09fileformats_en_2006-06-19

Ch6.09 File formats
(Filesize: 1.32 MB)

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-19
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ch6.10focussingthescanner_en_2006-06-19

Ch6.10 Focussing the scanner
(Filesize: 1.39 MB)

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-19
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ch6.12jobmanager_en_2006-06-19

Ch6.12 JobManager
(Filesize: 2.35 MB)

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-19

JobManager

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ch6.13dust-andscratchremoval_en_2006-06-19

Ch6.13 Dust- and Scratch Removal
(Filesize: 3.41 MB)

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-19

iSRD

SRD®

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ch6.14aaco_en_2006-06-19

Ch6.14 AACO
(Filesize: 1.17 MB)

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-19

AACO

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ch6.15clonetool_en_2006-06-19

Ch6.15 Clone Tool
(Filesize: 1.27 MB)

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-19

The Clone Tool

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ch6.16printaoinsilverfastaistudio_en_2006-06-19

Ch6.16 PrinTao in SilverFast Ai Studio
(Filesize: 1.39 MB)

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-19
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Switch Chapter (Single-/Multi-File) Ch7 Colour Management

ch7colourmanagement,completechapter_en_2006-06-21

Ch7 Colour Management, complete chapter
(Filesize: 4.66 MB)

Seventh part of the complete SilverFast manual (page 411-494): Color Management, IT8 Calibration, Addendum, Index, Glossary. 84 pages.

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-21
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ch7.01colourmanagement_en_2006-06-19

Ch7.01 Colour Management
(Filesize: 2.50 MB)

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-19
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ch7.02it8-calibration_en_2006-06-19

Ch7.02 IT8-Calibration
(Filesize: 2.17 MB)

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-19

Auto IT8 Calibration

IT8 Target

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ch7.03addendum_en_2006-06-19

Ch7.03 Addendum
(Filesize: 1.93 MB)

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-19
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ch7.04index_en_2006-06-21

Ch7.04 Index
(Filesize: 2.14 MB)

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-21
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ch7.05glossary_en_2006-06-19

Ch7.05 Glossary
(Filesize: 1.32 MB)

Version: 6.0 - 6.4
Revision: 2006-06-19
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Addendum

addendumforslidemagazinescanner_en_2008-08-27

Addendum for Slide Magazine Scanner
(Filesize: 1.48 MB)

Descriptions and introductions for the special workflow using slide magazine scanner. 26 pages

Version: 6.5 - 6.6
Revision: 2008-08-27
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isrdfornikonfilmscanners_maconly!__en_2008-05-15

iSRD for Nikon Filmscanners (Mac only !)
(Filesize: 0.12 MB)

Mac only ! The iSRD function (the Infrared-based dust and scratch removal) is now also available for Nikon scanners from version 6.6 onwards. The iSRD function will completely replace the ICE technology on Macintosh operating systems.

Version: 6.5 - 6.6
Revision: 2008-05-15

iSRD

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resolutiontarget:detaileddokumentation_en_2011-01-06

Resolution Target: Detailed Dokumentation
(Filesize: 0.47 MB)

With the SilverFast® scan software and the new Resolution Target (USAF 1951) you can determine right away, which resolution to best use with your scanner.

Version: 6.5 - 6.6
Revision: 2011-01-06
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resolutiontarget:quickmanual_en_2011-01-06

Resolution Target: Quick Manual
(Filesize: 0.28 MB)

With the SilverFast® scan software and the new Resolution Target (USAF 1951) you can determine right away, which resolution to best use with your scanner.

Version: 6.5 - 6.6
Revision: 2011-01-06
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sfv6.6upgradeaddendum_en_2009-07-01

SF v6.6 Upgrade Addendum
(Filesize: 5.80 MB)

General overview of new functions and features available with SilverFast 6.6 Upgrade. 48 pages.

Version: 6.5 - 6.6
Revision: 2009-07-01
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sfuniversallauncher_en_2007-10-10

SF Universal Launcher
(Filesize: 0.72 MB)

How to use the SilverFast Universal Launcher.

Version: 6.5 - 6.6
Revision: 2007-10-10

Universal Launcher

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Extra (Booklet, Quick Guide)

bookletmulti-dvd_en_2009-08-24

Booklet Multi-DVD
(Filesize: 3.49 MB)

PDF version of the printed booklet for SilverFast Multi-DVD. 32 pages

Version: 6.5 - 6.6
Revision: 2009-08-24
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Workflow

10stepswithsilverfast_en_2009-11-05

10 steps with SilverFast
(Filesize: 0.03 MB)

Overview of the workflow in SilverFastSE / Ai.

Version: 6.5 - 6.6
Revision: 2009-11-05
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Info (Flyer, Comparison)

silverfastfornikononmacintosh_en_2008-07-10

SilverFast for Nikon on Macintosh
(Filesize: 0.14 MB)

With SilverFast V6.6, LaserSoft Imaging offers its own, fully Leopard compatible support for the following scanner models: Nikon Super Coolscan LS- 2000 Nikon Super Coolscan LS- 40 / LS-50 Nikon Super Coolscan LS-4000 / LS-5000 Nikon Super Coolscan LS-8000 / LS-9000

Version: 6.5 - 6.6
Revision: 2008-07-10
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detailedfeaturecomparisonofallsf6.6-versions_ende_2010-04-07

Detailed Feature Comparison of all SF 6.6-Versions
(Filesize: 0.04 MB)

Version: 6.5 - 6.6
Revision: 2010-04-07
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writingandreadingoffileformatsinthesilverfastproductline_en_2007-01-31

Writing and Reading of File Formats in the SilverFast Product line
(Filesize: 0.07 MB)

Version: 6.5 - 6.6
Revision: 2007-01-31
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Docu Installer

installer-mac

Mac Documentation Installer SE-Plus 6.5+ (Filesize: 11.75 MB)
Macintosh
Version: 6.5 - 6.6
Revision: 181209
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installer-win

PC Documentation Installer SE-Plus 6.5+ (Filesize: 11.52 MB)
Windows
Version: 6.5 - 6.6
Revision: 181209
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