You have to disable the lamp energy saving feature (set to 12 minutes inactivity by default) in the Canon software or use a longer time interval. I agree with everything concerning monitors as well. Markus
>>It's just like monitor calibration. Nearly every calibration utility >>tool includes in its instructions to be sure that the monitor has >>been on, not sleeping, for at least 30 minutes before attempting >>calibration. I usually let the flatbed or negative scanner sit on for >>15-20 minutes at least so that the lamps and the sensors stabilize >>temperature. >> >>Godfrey >>
