Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided a method for controlling a microscope to scan a microscope slide. By analyzing an overview image it is determined quantatively which swathe contains the most image detail and an optimum scanning order can subsequently be determined relative to the swathe determined as having the most detail. By scanning the swathe with the most detail first a good focus characteristic can be established for a dynamic focussing system and prediction errors in the dynamic focus system are likely to be low when scanning subsequent swathes.

Abstract: A method of producing a printed output on a substrate is provided using a drop emitting device which is adapted to emit a plurality of ink quantities in response to a control signal.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided a method for controlling a microscope to scan a microscope slide. By analysing an overview image it is determined quantatively which swathe contains the most image detail and an optimum scanning order can subsequently be determined relative to the swathe determined as having the most detail. By scanning the swathe with the most detail first a good focus characteristic can be established for a dynamic focussing system and prediction errors in the dynamic focus system are likely to be low when scanning subsequent swathes.

Abstract: A method of producing a printed output on a substrate is provided using a drop emitting device which is adapted to emit a plurality of ink quantities in response to a control signal.

Abstract: A method of generating a filter set to enable compensation of lens field curvature of a focussing lens is described.

Abstract: A method of generating data representing an input profile defining a relationship between input color data generated by an input device and modified in accordance with a predetermined algorithm, and corresponding device independent data. The method comprises: a) operating the input device on a range of predetermined input colors to generate said input color data; b) processing said input color data in accordance with the predetermined algorithm to generate output data suitable for operating an output device; c) converting said output data to said device independent data; and, d) generating said input profile data such that application of said input profile to said input color data substantially generates said device independent data.