- Chose the physical objective you are going to scan with (for example, 20x). Select that same objective (20x) from the preset dropdown. Move to a blank (white) area of the slide with no specimen or label visible (complete screen is white). Set the “white balance” by selecting the magic wand icon. Press the “Save” button (see illustration in Preset Setup section).
- Click prepare scan. You will see that the colors on the specimen are off (typically they are too bright and appear washed out).
- To rectify this, it is necessary to perform a white balance my moving to a completely empty region of the slide for at least a second and then move back to the specimen.
- When you move the specimen back into focus you will see that the colors will now appear normal and balanced.
Note: It is CRITICAL that the white balance is set. If it does not, go back and repeat the white balancing and/or check your presets. You will not be able to get quality scans until this step is performed properly.