Tên: Lương Nguyễn Yến Nhi

MSSV: 18158062
UNIT 3
SCANNERS
Task 2 : Read the text and then answer the questions.
1. What is document scanning?
− Document scanning is the process of using a scanner to convert paper
documents into digital images and reads the original image and converts it
into a digital image.
2. What types of documents can we scan?
− Paper documents, flexible original images of any kind size.
3. If we scan a document with the size of 6X4 inches at 150 dpi, how many
pixels can we create?
− We have 150 dpi which means 150 pixels per inch, at 6x4 inches at 150 dpi,
that is:
6 x 150 = 900
4 x 150 = 600
= 900 X 600 pixels
4. What’s the function of photomultipliers (PTM) and CCD cells in
scanners?
− Ensuring the correct translation of light signals.
5. Tell the advantages of PTM over CCD cells
− Life span of PTM is longer than CCD cells.
− CCD cells can have difficulty distinguishing tonal differences, especially in
the darker parts of an image, PTM is better than CCD.
− CCD cells have a tendency to age which reduces their ability to reproduce
colors and tonal transitions precisely.
Task 3: Underline the phrases in these sentences.
1. A particular color can be perceived in different ways depending on the color
it is placed next to.
2. A surface that looks red under white light will be perceived as orange if
illuminated by yellow light, for example.
3. The type of off press processing (postpress) you'll be doing in phase eight
might determine what paper you need to use in the original design concept.
4. It is an important step in the process, as it is the last opportunity to check the
material and make any necessary changes.
5. Once the proofs are approved, it's time to make the printing plate that will be
used to strike the actual prints.
6. In order to transfer original images to a computer for viewing and editing ,
you use a scanner, which reads the original image and converts it into a
digital image.
7. In a drum scanner, the originals are mounted on a glass drum, while in a
flatbed scanner they are placed on a flat glass surface, much like they would
be in a copier.
8. When scanning an image, the scanner divides the surface of the original
image into a checkered pattern, in which every little square corresponds to a
scanning point.
9. The light that is reflected (if you are using reflective art) or transmitted (if
you are using transparent art) from the scanning point will pick up the color
from the respective point on the original image.
10. The quality of the photo multipliers or CCD cells in a scanner is important
for ensuring the correct translation of light signals.
Task 4: What are slides? Tell the reason why they are so called.
− A slide is a single page of a presentation. In printing it it is considered as
positive film. They are so called because a slide is a specially mounted
individual transparency intended for projection onto a screen using a slide
projector. This allows the photograph to be viewed by a large audience at
once.
Task 5: Complete the text by filling in the blanks with appropriate words
given below.
A scanner is an electronic device which can capture images from physical
items and convert them into digital formats, which in turn can be stored in a
computer, and viewed or modified using software applications.
Different types of scanners are available with different quality In the world
of electronic data transmission, scanning is considered to be the most cost-
effective and reliable way of transmitting images.
Prominent features of a scanner include:
 Resolution - Unlike certain forms of data transmission, scanning involves
only transfer of hard images to digital forms. The role of the end-user is limited
in case of scanning. And as they are not dependent on two-way communication,
they can also help in storing important information or transmitting important
information.
 Efficiency - Modern scanners are built for efficiency and speed. And it comes
with ease of use as well as convenience.
 Reliability - Scanning ensures the best resolution possible for digital images.
Compared to fax machines, which may find it difficult to reproduce the accurate
details, scanners can reproduce images with high resolution and precisions.
 Cost-saving - One of the biggest advantage of scanning is the replacement of
physical files/forms with digital ones. Along with saving physical space, which
has to be used for storage, there are also environmental benefits by using
scanner.
Task 6: Word formation - Complete the table below with related nouns of
the verbs in Column 1.
Make sentences to show different meanings of these words.
Nouns denote objects, Nouns express
Verbs
events, persons activities
1) Design Designer Designing
2) Process Processor Processing
3) Print Printer Printing
4) Scan Scanner Scaning
5) Edit Editor Editing
6) Light Lighter Lighting
1) He designed and built his own house. (V)
She works as a designer for that company.
Designing is not a profession but an attitude.
2) The type of off press processing might determine the type of paper you
need to use in the original design concept.
What is the reason for choosing a different printing processor ?
Most of the food we buy is processed in some way. (V)
3) I’m printing a copy of the document for you. (V)
The printer didn’t print for some reason.
The invention of printing was helping for people in erasing illiteracy.
4) We quickly scanned the menu. (v)
I copy pictures and documents by a scanner.
Scanning documents is not so difficult to do.
5) I had time to edit my essay before handling it in. (V)
He became a editor when he’s still in university.
Editing your documents is a way to show respect to your audience.
6) She lit a candle. (v)
She pulled out a small silver lighter from her bag.
The building needs improved security and lighting.
Task 7: Word formation - Use suffixes ize & ization to form new words
relating to: standard, digit, minimum, computer.
Standard Standardize Standardization
Digit Digitize Digitization
Minimum Minimize Minimization
Computer Computerize Computerization

Task 8: Fill in the gaps of these sentences with suitable forms of: design,
process, print, scan, edit, light, standard, digit, minimum, computer.
1. Lighting condition is the most important factor in printing process.
2. Your perception of color can be changed under different light (lighting)
sources.
3. To minimize errors in color processing , you should understand color
standardization set up by CIELAB.
4. Nowadays, printed products must meet high standards in regulations of
environment protection.
5. To become a good designer in graphic arts, students must have both
knowledge and skills in computer and printing technology.
6. One of the latest developments is digital printing which is now increasingly
used.
7. A scanner is a device that optically scans images, text and converts them into
a digital image.
8. For high-speed scanning, a drum scanner Is often recommended.
9. Digital video editing software is software that allows users to use computers
to edit video and audio.
10. Digitization is the process of converting information into a digital format
while computerization is the implementation and usage of computing
devices to perform complex operations on behalf of human.
Task 9: Use appropriate information from the text to complete this table of
differences between two main types of scanner.
Drum
Flatbed scanner
scanner
Flexible
Kind of originals Inflexible
Expensive Cheaper (from a couple of hundred
Price
dollars up to tens of thousands of dollars)
Shape of originals
A glass drum A flat glass surface
mounting part
They are available in a number of price
and quality ranges.
Quality &
High The best and most expensive flatbed
productivity
scanners are comparable to the best drum
scanners in terms of image quality.
Receiver of light
PTM CCD cells
signals