# Using VueScan with Minolta Dimage 5400 scanning B&W negatives

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**Created:** [June 6, 2021, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/using-vuescan-with-minolta-dimage-5400-scanning-b-w-negatives/3803 "2021-06-06T14:16:14Z")\
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What is recommended are the settings in VueScan the same as for color negatives in the guide provided?

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OK I found the answer in the guide.

- You should crop out non-film elements (or use a suitable “Border Buffer” setting to keep them from being evaluated)
- When you open Negative Lab Pro, set Color Model: B+W – this is the most important step.
- Go ahead and hit that CONVERT NEGATIVES button!