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TIFF Viewer Tips

Environmental Chemistry Methods (ECM) and Residue Analytical Methods (RAM) are stored in Tagged Image File Format (TIFF). The methods have multiple pages and require the use of a multi-page capable TIFF viewer to be effectively displayed. While numerous TIFF viewers are available, not all are capable of reading multi-page TIFFs (some viewers display only the first page). Additionally, a viewer with zoom and rotational capabilities is recommended.

If you are running Windows, you may have received a multi-page TIFF viewer as part of the Windows installation. Depending on the version of Windows being used the TIFF viewer is named WANGIMG.EXE or KODAKIMG.EXE and usually resides in the Windows directory.

If you are using any other operating system or browser, check your user manual or with a technical consultant regarding an appropriate TIFF viewer for your system.

To change the default Windows 95 or 98 application setting for handling TIFF images.

  1. Double-click on the "My Computer" icon residing in the desktop window.
  2. From the "View" menu select "Folder Options".
  3. Click on the "File Types" tab.
  4. Scroll to "TIF Image Document" and view its settings.
  5. If the default is not set to the Kodak or Wang image viewer click on the "Edit" button.
  6. Select each "Action" item and then click on the "Edit" button.
  7. Modify each action item to use the Kodak or Wang image viewer application.

To change the QuickTime setting so it will NOT handle TIFF images.

  1. Double-click on the "QuickTime" control panel icon.
  2. In the "QuickTime Settings" window select "Browser Plug-in".
  3. Click on "MIME Settings" button.
  4. Scroll to "Images" and view the various "Still image files".
  5. Make sure the "TIFF image file" box is unchecked.

To change the Netscape helper application setting for handling TIFF images.

  1. Within Netscape select the "Preferences" option from the "Edit" pull-down menu.
  2. In the "Preferences" window select "Applications" from within the "Navigator" Category portion of the window.
  3. Scroll to "TIFF Image" in the DC.description portion of the window and view its settings.
  4. If the default is not set to the Kodak or Wang image viewer click on the "Edit" button.
  5. Select each "Action" item and then click on the "Edit" button.
  6. In the "Edit Type" window modify the "Handled by Application" section to use the Kodak or Wang image viewer application.

Recent Internet Explorer 5 & 6 Update problems reported reading multi-page TIFFs

It has been reported from IE users that the Open button is grayed out or they are receiving an error message. Microsoft has documented these problems as "Issues After You Install Updates to Internet Explorer or Windows." To correct this problem refer to Microsoft Knowledge Base Articles Q319829 and Q325192. Exit EPA disclaimer

NOTE: If you have difficulty attempting to view a method from within a browser, you should choose to save the method to your hard drive using a .tif extension. You may then view the label at a later time using a multi-page capable TIFF application.

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