How to restart SilverFast fresh with a clean prescan

How to restart SilverFast fresh with a clean prescan

Sometimes it's helpful to get a fresh start with SilverFast and any settings you have applied in the past. This small tutorial will give you said fresh start, including a clean prescan area.

 

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