Microtek ArtixScan 2500 User Manual

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Microtek Lab, Inc.

3715 Doolittle Drive, Redondo Beach,
CA 90278-1226
Sales: 800-654-4160
Internet: http://www.microtekusa.com
Tech Support: http://www.support.microtek.com

Microtek Europe BV

Max Euwelaan 68
NL - 3062 MA Rotterdam
The Netherlands
T el: 31-10-242-5688
Fax: [phone]
Internet: http://www.microtek.nl

Microtek International, Inc.

6, Industry East Road 3
Science Based Industrial Park
Hsinchu 30077, Taiwan, R.O.C.
T el: 886-3-5772155
Fax: [phone]
Internet: http://www.microtek.com

Artix Japan Corporation

FORO M Bldg. 5F, 2-1-18 Iwamotocho
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0032 Japan
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Internet: http://www.artixjapan.co.jp

Copyright © 2000 Microtek International Inc.

All rights reserved.
June 2000
I49-002799B

Microtek Computer Asia Pte. Ltd.

No. 160, Paya Lebar Road, 05-04,
Orion Industry Building, 409022 Singapore
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Internet: http://www.microtek.com.sg

Adara International, Inc.

8F, No. 220 Ta Tung Road, Section 3
Hsi Chih County, Taipei, Taiwan,
R.O.C
T el: 02-2647-1488
Fax: [phone]
Internet: http://www.adara.com.tw

Shanghai Zhong Jing Computers Co., Ltd.

1F , Building 35, No. 680, Guiping Road,
Shanghai 200233, P.R.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Trademarks

Microtek™, Artix™, ScanWizard Pro™, and
ArtixScan™ are trademarks of Microtek International
Inc. Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft
Corporation. Other product or company names are
trademarks of registered trademarks of their respective
holders.

Important

Documents you scan may be protected under
copyright law. The unauthorized use of such
documents could be a violation of the rights of the
copyright holder. Microtek bears no responsibility for
the unauthorized use of copyrighted materials.

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Contents

1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................1

2 General Installation ..............................................................................................................4

1. Unpacking the Scanner ................................................................................................... 4

2. Unlocking the Carriage ................................................................................................... 4

3. Resetting the scanner’s SCSI ID .....................................................................................5

4. Power-up test .................................................................................................................... 5

A. Operating Voltage................................................................................................................................ 5

B. Connecting the Scanner to Power Source............................................................................................ 5

C. Powering up the Scanner..................................................................................................................... 5

D. Observing the Scanner Boot Process ..................................................................................................6

5. Choosing the Scanning Station........................................................................................... 6

Requirements for the Operating Environment......................................................................................... 6

3 Installation on the Macintosh.............................................................................................7

A. Installation for Macintosh computers that feature built-in SCSI ports.............................. 7

B. Installation for Macintosh G3 or G4 computers without SCSI ports/cards....................... 8

C. Installing the software....................................................................................................... 9

4 Installation on Windows 95 / 98 / 2000............................................................................10

1. Installing the interface card .......................................................................................... 1 0

2. Checking the interface card status ............................................................................... 1 0

3. Installing the software ................................................................................................... 1 1

4. Connecting the scanner .................................................................................................11

5. Termination ....................................................................................................................12

6. Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................12

5 Installation under Windows NT 4.0 .................................................................................16

6 Operating the Scanner.......................................................................................................18

1. Positioning reflective materials .................................................................................... 1 8

A. General scanning.............................................................................................................................. 18

B. Scanning in high resolution .............................................................................................................. 18

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2. Positioning transparent film ...........................................................................................19

A. Using the Universal Glass Film Holder ........................................................................................... 20

B. Using the 35mm Slide Holder .......................................................................................................... 21

C. Using the 35mm Filmstrip Holder.................................................................................................... 22

D. Using the 6 x 9 cm Film Holder....................................................................................................... 23

E. Using the 4" x 5" Film Holder.......................................................................................................... 24

7 Using the Scanner ICC Profiler Program........................................................................25

1. Introduction .....................................................................................................................25

2. Calibration target ............................................................................................................25

3. Taking care of the target ................................................................................................. 25

4. Installing the Scanner ICC Profiler................................................................................... 26

A. For the Macintosh ........................................................................................................................... 26

B. For Windows 95 / 98 / 2000 / NT 4.0 .............................................................................................. 26

5. Placing the color target .....................................................................................................26

6. Calibration ......................................................................................................................... 28

7. Scanning the target image................................................................................................. 28

8. Aligning the tar get registration marks............................................................................... 29

A. Aligning the upper-left registration mark ........................................................................................ 29

B. Aligning the upper -right registration mark........................................................................................ 29

C. Aligning the bottom-right registration mark..................................................................................... 29

9. Creating a profile .............................................................................................................. 30

10. Reference section for PC ............................................................................................... 31

A. The Main Window.......................................................................................................................... 31

B. System Menu.................................................................................................................................. 32

C. The Calibration Window: Preview and Scan....................................................................................33

D. The Calibration W indo w: Aligning targets and creating the profile ................................................. 33

11. Reference section for Macintosh.................................................................................... 34

A. The Main Window........................................................................................................................... 34

B. The Calibration Window: Preview and Scan....................................................................................36

C. The Calibration Window: Aligning targets and creating the profile ................................................. 36

D. The Calibration Window: Aligning targ ets and
creating the profile

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Congratulations on your purchase of the ArtixScan™ 2500 scanner! The single-pass, 36-bit, high-resolution
ArtixScan 2500 is specifically for graphic arts and imaging professionals. This manual will help you in the installation
and operation of your scanner. The information provided covers both Macintosh and PC environments for Windows®
95 / 98 / 2000, as well as Windows NT 4.0. See the notes below on how to use the manual, based on the environment
in which you operate.

• If you are operating under the Macintosh environment, go to the General Installation section of the manual, then
proceed to Installation on the Macintosh, then go to Operating the Scanner.

• If you are operating under Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows 2000 go to the General Installation section of
the manual, then proceed to Installation on Windows 95 / W indows 98 / Windows 2000, then go to Operating the
Scanner.

• If you are operating under Windows NT 4.0, go to the General Installation section of the manual, then proceed to
Installation on Windows NT 4.0, then go to Operating the Scanner.

The last section of the manual provides information on the Scanner ICC Profiler program, which applies to both
Macintosh and PC environments, and shows you how to use the program to ensure the most accurate color for your
scanner.

1 Introduction

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Power switch
Power LED (green)

Transparency Ready
indicator (orange)

Reflective Ready indicator (orange)

Vertical ruler

Scanner cover

Glass surface

Horizontal ruler

Transparency tray

ArtixScan 2500 Scanner

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+

6

ON

OFF

Power connector
SCSI 25-pin connector

SCSI 50-pin connector

ID switch

Terminator
switch

ArtixScan 2500 Scanner

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2 General Installation

This section provides information on procedures you need to perform or things to check on your ArtixScan 2500
scanner regardless of the environment in which you operate — whether it is on the Macintosh or on the PC. The
general installation procedures cover the following subjects: 1) unpacking your scanner; 2) unlocking the scanner; 3)
resetting the scanner’s SCSI ID if necessary; 4) powering up the scanner; and 5) choosing your scanning station.

1. Unpacking the Scanner

While unpacking the scanner, inspect the shipping
carton for any signs of mishandling or damage. Your
scanner’s packing carton and padding material has been
carefully chosen to prevent damage to the unit in
shipping and can withstand a reasonable amount of
abuse.

Refer to the package contents checklist included with
your scanner to ensure that you received all of the parts
necessary for scanner setup. Should you observe any
damage or missing parts, contact the shipper and your
dealer immediately.

2. Unlocking the Carriage

To prevent damage to the scanner’s moving parts, the
scanner carriage is locked into place prior to shipment.
You must unlock the carriage before powering up the
scanner. Failure to do so may damage the scanner and
will void your warranty. Follow the unlocking instruc­tions below:

The carriage lock of the ArtixScan 2500 is located on
the scanner’s left side.

To unlock the carriage, insert a flathead screwdriver or a
coin into the locking screw slot and turn the screw a
quarter turn counter-clockwise. Once unlocked the screw
head will pop out slightly but will remain in the scanner.

Note: The scanner must be relocked prior to any future
scanner transportation or relocation.

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3. Resetting the scanner’s SCSI ID

Note: This procedure is provided as a reference, you may
or may not need to change the SCSI ID on your scanner.

A SCSI ID is assigned to each SCSI device in your daisy
chain to differentiate the devices from one another. T he
SCSI ID for your Microtek scanner is factory-set to 6.

You do not need to change the SCSI ID on your scanner
unless another SCSI device on your system (such as an
external hard drive, additional scanner, etc.) is using the
same number.

To change the SCSI ID: Locate the SCSI ID switch, then
press the upper opening “-” to decrease the SCSI ID
number, or press the lower opening “+” to increase the
number.

+

6

Valid SCSI ID numbers are 0 to 6. Do not use SCSI ID
#7, which is used to carry out a self-test for the
scanner and make the carriage move back and forth.

SCSI ID #8 and #9 should also not be used.

4. Power -up test

All scanners are factory tested, however, to ensure that
your scanner has not been damaged during shipment, the
following preliminary power-up test must be performed.
Contact your dealer immediately if the scanner is not in
proper working condition.

A. Operating Voltage

Your scanner is preset to the voltage in your area. There
is no need to manually select the voltage; however, make
sure that the label next to the power entry module
indicates the correct voltage. Contact your dealer if the
label indicates an incorrect voltage.

B. Connecting the Scanner to Power Source

Caution!: Make sure your scanner carriage is unlocked
prior to connecting it to a power source (refer to step 2).

Connect the scanner to a voltage source directly by using
the supplied power cord; do not use extension cords.
Make sure that the power outlet will not be overloaded
when the scanner is turned on, and ensure that other
devices requiring significant power are not plugged into
the same outlet. Ideally , no other devices should share
the scanner’s power source.

C. Powering up the Scanner

The power switch is located on the scanner’s front panel.
After verifying that the scanner is plugged into a live
outlet, turn on the Power Switch.

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D. Observing the Scanner Boot Process

The following sequence of events should take place after
power up:

• The scanner performs a self-test by homing the
carriages and camera box. Through the platen glass,
you will be able to observe the carriage moving, and
you will hear a series of clicking noises associated
with the operation of the scanner motors. These
“clicking” noises are normal. However, if you hear
loud grinding noises or any other abnormal sound,
turn the scanner off immediately and contact your
dealer.

• The two Orange indicator lights located on the front
panel will flash, indicating that the scanner is
running.

• After the self test is complete, the indicator lights
will shine steadily and the fluorescent lamp inside the
scanner will light up, indicating that the scanner is
ready.

If an error occurs and the scanner is not able to boot up
properly, the status indicators will display a steady red
light in all three indicators. If this happens, turn the
scanner off immediately and contact your dealer.

5. Choosing the Scanning Station

If no errors were encountered and the scanner booted up
normally, you are now ready to set it up. Turn off the
power switches and disconnect the cord.

Before you choose a location for the scanner, please read
the operating environment requirements listed below.

Requirements for the Operating Environment

• Make sure that the operating environment for the

scanner is free of dust and other contaminants.

• Allow adequate ventilation space (no less than ten

inches) around the scanner.

• Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface that is not

subject to vibration.

• Make sure that the scanning surface will not be

exposed to direct sunlight or other sources of bright
light.

• Avoid placing the scanner close to sources of extreme

temperature.

• Try to ensure that the scanner is situated in its ideal

operating temperature range — between 50º and
104ºF (10º and 40ºC).

• Keep the relative humidity in the scanner operating

area between 10% and 85%.

• Avoid connecting the scanner to a power source that

might experience power surges.

• Avoid positioning the scanner in the path of heavy

traffic where it may get bumped.

Once the scanner has been placed in a suitable location
and is ready to be connected to the host computer, it is
time to proceed to installing the necessary hardware and
software components for the scanner. Please go to the
appropriate section in this manual for the installation
procedures to follow, and perform the procedures
corresponding to your environment (Macintosh,
Windows 95 /Windows 98 / Windows 2000, or Windows
NT 4.0).

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3 Installation on the Macintosh

This section provides information on installing the ArtixScan 2500 on the Macintosh. The procedures are divided
into two main sections: 1) Installation for Macintosh computers that feature built-in SCSI ports; and 2) Installation
for Macintosh G3 or G4 computers without SCSI ports/cards. For these computers, you will be installing the SCSI
interface card included with your scanner package.

A. Installation for Macintosh computers that feature built-in SCSI ports

1. Connecting the scanner

1. Shut down your computer.

2. Connect the scanner to your computer, using the
SCSI cable provided in the scanner package.

Note: See the next section for details on termination.

3. Plug the power cord to the power connector at the
back panel of the scanner, and plug the other end of
the power cord to your AC power source or wall
outlet.

4. Turn on your scanner and wait for all the lights on
the front panel to stop blinking and stay on steady.

5. Power up your Macintosh.

2. Termination

1. If the scanner is the last device on the SCSI chain, set
the internal terminator switch on the back of the
scanner to the “ON” position. There is no need to
install an external terminator on any of the other
SCSI devices on the chain.

ON

OFF

2. If the scanner is not the last device on the SCSI
chain:

• Make sure the internal terminator switch located
at the back of the scanner is set to the “OFF”
position.

• Make sure the last device on the SCSI chain is
terminated.

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1. Installing the interface card

Before installing the interface card, make sure you turn
off your computer and peripherals. Then follow the steps
below:

1. Shut down your computer and unplug the power
cord. Next, open your computer.

2. Look for an available PCI card slot (typically white
or ivory) in your computer. Remove the slot cover,
and insert the PCI SCSI card into the slot. Push the
card in to make sure it is seated all the way in the
slot. This is important, as an improper card connec­tion will make you unable to use your scanner, and
you will then have to remove the computer case and
reinsert the card.

3. Close the computer, then plug the power cord back
in.

2. Connecting the scanner

1. Shut down your computer.

2. Connect the scanner to your computer, using the
SCSI cable provided in the scanner package.

Note: See the next section for details on termination.

3. Plug the power cord to the power connector at the
back panel of the scanner, and plug the other end of
the power cord to your AC power source or wall
outlet.

4. Turn on your scanner and wait for the lights on the
front panel to stop blinking and stay on steady.

5. Power up your Macintosh.

B. Installation for Macintosh G3 or G4 computers (without SCSI ports/cards)

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3. Termination

If you are connecting the scanner in a daisy chain to
other SCSI devices (such as a CD-ROM drive), take note
of the following:

A. If the scanner is the last device on the SCSI chain, set

the internal terminator switch on the back of the
scanner to the “ON” position. There is no need to
install an external terminator on any of the other
SCSI devices on the chain.

ON

OFF

B. If the scanner is not the last device on the SCSI

chain:

• Make sure the internal terminator switch located
at the back of the scanner is set to the “OFF”
position.

• Make sure the last device on the SCSI chain is
terminated.

C. Installing the software

Install all the software on your ScanWizard Pro™
CD-ROM, which contains the ScanWizard Pro scanning
software, ICC profiles and the Microtek Scanner
Profiler™ software for calibrating the ArtixScan 2500
(see page 25).

To do this, insert the ScanWizard Pro CD-ROM into
your CD-ROM drive. When the CD-ROM icon appears
on your Macintosh desktop, open the software folders
individually, then double-click the Installer icon on each
folder to install the respective programs one at a time.

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4 Installation on Windows 95 / 98 / 2000

1. Installing the interface card

1. Turn off your PC and peripherals, and unplug the
power cord. Next, remove the cover from your
computer.

2. Before handling the interface card, touch a metal
frame (such as your computer casing) to discharge
any static electricity buildup in your body.

3. Look for an available PCI card slot in your computer,
then insert the Adaptec PCI SCSI card (such as the
Adaptec AVA-2903E or 2906E) into the slot. Push
the card in to make sure it is seated all the way in the
slot, then put the screw back into the bracket.

Proper card connection is important, as an improper
card connection will make you unable to use your
scanner, and you will then have to remove the
computer case and start the process of card insertion
all over again.

SCSI card

4. Replace the cover of the computer, then plug the
power cord back in.

5. Tur n your PC back on.

2. Checking the interface card status

When Windows starts with the new Adaptec SCSI card
installed in your computer, the card is detected and the
driver is automatically installed. You may be asked to
insert your Windows CD-ROM. Do so, and follow the
steps below to check your card status.

1. In Windows, click Start, Settings, and then select
Control Panel.

2. Double-click on the System icon in Control Panel
and select Device Manager from the top.

3. Double-click on SCSI controllers to display the
screen below. The string “Adaptec 7850 PCI SCSI
Controller” indicates that the driver is installed.

The message “Adaptec AIC-7850 PCI SCSI
Controller” displays indicates that the driver is
installed and that the interface card works properly.

If a conflict exists, either of the following will occur:

• a yellow exclamation mark appears next to the

phrase:

Adaptec AIC-7850 PCI SCSI Controller

- or -

• nothing is listed under “SCSI Controllers”. In

either case, refer to the Troubleshooting section
of this chapter.

The result of the
check is
displayed here

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3. Installing the software

Install all the software on your ScanWizard Pro CD­ROM, which contains the ScanWizard Pro scanning
software, ICC profiles and the Microtek Scanner
Profiler™ software for calibrating the ArtixScan 2500
(see page 25).

To do this, insert the ScanWizard Pro CD-ROM into
your CD-ROM drive; the Scanner Software installer
should come up automatically.

Note: If the Scanner Software is not automatically
displayed, click Start, select Run and type d:\cdsetup
(where d: is your CD-ROM dr ive).

Click on the “Install” option on each software program
in the order that it appears on your screen to install the
software.

After all the software has been installed, shut down your
computer.

4. Connecting the scanner

1. Turn off your PC.

2. Plug the 25-pin end of the SCSI cable into the
Adaptec card at the back of the computer. Then plug
the 50-pin end of the SCSI cable into the back of the
scanner.

Note: See the next section for details on termination.

3. Plug the power cord into the back of the scanner and
plug the other end of the power cord into a power
source or wall outlet.

4. Press the scanner’s power button on the front panel to
turn the power on, then wait for the Ready indicator
lights also on the front panel of the scanner to stop
blinking and to stay on solid.

5. Turn your PC back on. When Windows starts up, it
will automatically detect the scanner.

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6. Troubleshooting

After installing the interface card in your computer and
connecting the scanner, you may find yourself unable to
use the scanner. This is usually due to any of the
situations described below:

Situation A Your interface card is not properly seated

in the PCI card slot on your computer.

Situation B Your interface card conflicts with another

device.

Situation C Windows 95 / 98 /2000 cannot recognize

your interface card.

Resolving situation A

Power off your computer, then remove the interface card
from your computer. Re-install it and make sure the card
is seated all the way in and secured into the PCI card
slot.

Resolving situation B

1. Click Start, Settings, and select Control Panel.

2. Double-click on the System icon in Control Panel
and select Device Manager from the top.

3. Double-click on “SCSI controllers” to display the
dialog box below.

4. Click on the Adaptec AIC-7850 PCI SCSI Control-
ler option, and then click Properties.

5. Select Resources from the top. The dialog box gives
you information about the 3 resources: Interrupt
Request (IRQ), Memory Range, and Input/Output
range. Any conflict in the 3 resources is detected and
displayed in the “Conflicting device list”.

5. Termination

If you are connecting the scanner in a daisy chain to
other SCSI devices (such as a CD-ROM drive), take note
of the following:

1. If the scanner is the last device on the SCSI chain, set
the internal terminator switch on the back of the
scanner to the “ON” position. There is no need to
install an external terminator on any of the other
SCSI devices on the chain.

ON

OFF

2. If the scanner is not the last device on the SCSI
chain:

• Make sure the internal terminator switch located

at the back of the scanner is set to the “OFF”
position.

• Make sure the last device on the SCSI chain is

terminated.

A yellow
exclamation mark
appears next to
the message
“Adaptec AIC­7850 PCI SCSI
Controller”.

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6. To resolve the conflict, uncheck “Use automatic
settings”, then click to modify the individual
resource, one after another, until the message “No
conflicts” appears in the Conflicting device list.

For example, to resolve the Memory Range conflict,
take these steps:

a) At the Resource type, double-click on the

Memory Range string, the Edit Memory Range
dialog box is displayed.

b) When the next screen appears, go to the Value

box, then use the Up/Down arrow keys to select
a different range.

Uncheck
this option

Error
message
appears
here if
conflict
occurs

Click the
arrows to
select a
different
range

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7. When you get a “No conflicts” message in the
Conflicting device list, the Memory Range conflict is
resolved. Take similar steps for the Interrupt Request
(IRQ) and Input/Output Range resources. If all of
IRQs are taken, you need to contact your computer
dealer for help on how to free up an IRQ resource.

8. When the settings are all correct, click OK to save
the modifications. The dialog box should now show
the correct Interrupt Request, Memory Range, and
Input/Output address settings.

If you are asked to shut down your computer, select
No, then click Close. You will be asked whether you
wish to restart your computer. Click Yes and restart
your computer.

No conflicts
found

Resolving situation C

1. Click Start, Settings, and select Control Panel.

2. Double-click Add New Hardwar e.

3. Click Next and select No for “Do you want Windows

to search for your new hardware?”.

4. From the next menu, select SCSI controllers and
click Next.

5. Select Adaptec on the left and “Adaptec AIC-7850
PCI SCSI Controller” on the right. Click

6. When the “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog box
appears, click Finish.

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7. When installation is complete, Windows will ask if

you wish to shut down your computer. Select No.

8. Click Start, Settings, and select Control Panel.

9. Double-click on the System icon in Control Panel
and select Device Manager from the top.

10. Double-click on “SCSI controllers” to check
whether conflict happens. If a conflict exists, follow
the steps in Resolving Situation B.

11. When the settings are all correct, click OK to save the
modifications. The dialog box should now show the
correct Interrupt Request, Memory Range, and Input/
Output address settings. If you are asked to shut
down your computer, select No, then click Close.
You will be asked whether you wish to restart your
computer. Click Yes and restart your computer.

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5 Installation under Windows NT 4.0

4. Connecting the scanner

See page 11 for details. Connecting the scanner on
Windows NT 4.0 is the same as that under Windows
95 / 98 / 2000.

5. Checking the scanner status

a) Double-click the SCSI Adapters icon in Control

Panel; the string Adaptec AIC-78xx PCI SCSI
Controller should appear on the list.

b) Double-click on this option, and it should

expand with the scanner listed below it. Close all
dialog boxes to continue.

6. Troubleshooting

After installing the interface card in your computer and
connecting the scanner, you may find yourself unable to
use the scanner. This is usually due to any of the
situations described below:

Situation A Your interface card is not properly seated

in the PCI card slot on your computer.

Situation B The driver for the interface card is not

properly installed on your computer.

Resolving situation A

Power down your computer, remove the interface card
from your computer. Then re-install it, make sure the
card is seated all the way in and secured into the PCI
card slot.

Resolving situation B

1. Restart your computer.

2. In Windows 4.0, click Start, Settings, and select
Control Panel.

1. Installing the interface card

See page 10 for details. Card installation on Windows
NT 4.0 is the same as that under Windows 95 / 98 /

2000.

2. Installing the Windows NT driver

a) Start your computer, and log in as Administra-

tor. Note: You must be logged in as Administra-

tor in order to install the scanner software
components and use the scanner.

b) In Windows, go to Start, Settings, then double-

click on Control Panel, and double-click on the
SCSI Adapters icon.

c) Select the Drivers tab in the SCSI Controllers

dialog box, and click on the Add button.

d) From the list of drivers that appear, select

Adaptec* for manufacturers on the left, and
Adaptec AIC-78xx PCI SCSI Controller on

the right. You may be asked to insert your
Windows NT CD-ROM at this point; do so.

e) You will be asked to restart your computer. Click

Yes to do so.

Note: The Adaptec 2903 card is used as an installa­tion example. If you are using other SCSI cards, the
driver name may vary.

3. Installing the software

Make sure you have logged in as Administrator.
Then see page 11 for more details. The software
installation instructions for your scanner under
Windows NT 4.0 are the same as those for installa­tion under Windows 95 / 98 / 2000.

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3. In the Control Panel window, find SCSI Adapters

and double click it. A window like the following
below will appear.

The Devices screen will list any SCSI controllers that
may already have been installed in your computer.

Note: IDE CD-ROM drives are not SCSI, but
Windows NT 4.0 will still list it on the screen because
of the way the driver is implemented

4. Click on the Drivers tab, and click on the Add button
to select Adaptec on the left and “Adaptec AIC-7800
PCI SCSI Controller” on the right.

5. Click OK to bring up the following screen. The
Adaptec card should now be listed as “Adaptec AIC­7800 PCI SCSI Controller”, indicating the driver is
installed.

Adaptec
SCSI
driver is
not
listed
here

6. Restart your computer.

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6 Operating the Scanner

This section provides information on how to operate the ArtixScan 2500. The subjects covered in this section include
how to position your images for scanning and how to use the various holders included in your scanner package when
scanning transparent film.

1. Positioning reflective materials

This procedure applies when you use the upper scan bed of the ArtixScan 2500. The upper scan bed is used for
scanning reflective materials such as photos and prints.

A. General scanning

Place images anywhere on the glass scanner bed. Images
can be scanned at a maximum optical resolution of 1250
dpi (or at higher resolutions through software interpola­tion). To scan images in the area marked “HIGH
RESOLUTION” (see next section)

1. Lift the scanner lid. If you are scanning a book or
thick materials / documents, lift the scanner lid out of
its hinge sockets high enough to create room between
the materials and the lid.

2. Place the image to be scanned face down on the
scanner glass. Center the top of the image along the
horizontal ruler on the scanner. Then lower the
scanner lid.

B. Scanning in high resolution

If you wish to scan in high resolution, place the image to
be scanned on the 4-inch wide area running the whole
length of the scanner bed, as shown in the illustration
below. A section of the horizontal ruler is marked off
with the words “HIGH RESOLUTION” to guide you in
placement. Images in this area can be scanned at a
maximum optical resolution of 2,500 dpi (or at higher
resolutions through software interpolation).

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2. Positioning transparent film

This procedure applies when you use the lower scan bed of the ArtixScan 2500, which has a transpar ency tray that is
used for scanning transparent film.

There are two ways to scan transparent film: 1) By using the Universal Glass Holder with the transparency tray; or

2) By using the other film holders with the transparency tray, also included in your scanner package. See below for
more details.

Warning: The transparency tray is permanently attached to the
scanner .

Do not attempt to remove it entirely from the scanner .
T o scan film, simply pull the tray out enough to insert the glass

holder or any of the glassless holders. T o make sure that the
holder you use is flat in the transparency tray, push firmly down
on all four corners of each holder before pushing in the
transparency tray into the scanner . This will ensure proper focus
of your scans.

Using the Universal Glass Film Holder with the
transparency tray

Use the Universal Glass Film Holder together with the
transparency tray when you wish to scan non-standard­sized transparent film.

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Using the other film holders with the transparency
tray

Use the other film holders together with the transparency
tray for scanning a particular type of standard-sized
film. For instance, use the 4” x 5” Film Holder to scan 4”
x 5” film, or use the 35mm Filmstrip Holder to scan
35mm filmstrips.

Universal Glass
Film Holder

Transparency tray

6” x 9” Film Holder

Transparency tray

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4” x 5” Film Holder

6x9 cm Film Holder

35mm Slide Holder

35mm Filmstrip Holder

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A. Using the Universal Glass Film Holder

1. To scan non-standard-sized transparent film, place
the film face down on top of the glass surface of the
Universal Glass Film Holder.

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Scanning in high resolution: Place the film face down
on the glass surface in the area of the holder labeled
“HIGH RESOLUTION”. High-resolution scanning is
at 2,500 dpi.

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2. Place the vinyl strip on the edge of the transparency
to secure the transparency.

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3. Pull the transparency tray out slightly, then place the
Universal Glass Film Holder into the transparency
tray. Make sure the holder is seated firmly in the
transparency tray.

4. Gently push the transparency tray back in.

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B. Using the 35mm Slide Holder

1. Insert the individual 35mm slides to be scanned into
the 35mm Slide Holder.

Scanning in high resolution: Insert the slides to be
scanned into the holder in the area labeled “HIGH
RESOLUTION”. High-resolution scanning is at
2,500 dpi.

2. Pull the transparency tray out slightly, then place the
35mm slide holder into the transparency tray. Make
sure the holder is seated firmly in the transparency
tray by pushing down on each corner of the holder
firmly.

3. Gently push the transparency tray back in.

High-resolution Area

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Scanning in high resolution: Insert the 35mm filmstrip
into the holder in the area labeled “HIGH RESOLU­TION” on the holder . High-resolution scanning is at
2,500 dpi.

2. Pull the transparency tray out a little, then place the
35mm filmstrip holder into the transparency tray.
Make sure the holder is seated firmly in the transpar­ency tray by pushing down on each corner of the
holder firmly.

3. Gently push the transparency tray back in.

C. Using the 35mm Filmstrip Holder

1. Insert the 35mm filmstrip to be scanned into the
35mm Filmstrip Holder.

a) Push to open the 35mm filmstrip holder.

b) Place the 35mm filmstrip in the holder.

c) Pull to close the 35mm f ilmstrip holder.

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D. Using the 6 x 9 cm Film Holder

1. Insert the film to be scanned into the 6 x 9 cm Film
Holder.

a) Push on the side to open the holder.

b) Place the film in the holder.

c) Pull the side down to close the holder.

Scanning in high resolution: Insert the film to be
scanned into the holder in the area labeled “HIGH
RESOLUTION”. High-resolution scanning is at
2,500 dpi.

2. Pull the transparency out a little, then place the 6 x 9
cm Film Holder into the transparency tray . Make sure
the holder is seated firmly in the transparency tray by
pushing down on each corner of the holder firmly.

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3. Gently push the transparency tray back in.

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E. Using the 4" x 5" Film Holder

1. Insert the film to be scanned into the 4" x 5" Film
Holder.

a) Push on the side to open the holder.

b) Place the film in the holder.

c) Pull down the side to close the holder.

Scanning in high resolution: Insert the film to be
scanned into the holder in the area labeled “HIGH
RESOLUTION” on the holder. High-resolution
scanning is at 2,500 dpi.

2. Pull the transparency tray out a little, then place the
4" x 5" Film Holder into the transparency tray. Make
sure the holder is seated firmly in the transparency
tray by pushing down on each corner of the holder
firmly.

3. Gently push the transparency tray back in.

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7 Using the Scanner ICC Profiler Program

1. Introduction

The Scanner ICC Profiler is a scanner calibration and
profiling utility program designed exclusively for use
with Microtek scanners, including the ArtixScan 2500.
The Scanner ICC Profiler lets you calibrate the color
attributes of your scanner and lets you create an ICC
color profile customized and tailored especially for your
scanner.

Why do you need the Scanner ICC Profiler?
Every Microtek Ar tix scanner includes a factory-set ICC

color profile for use with the scanner controller program
— in this case, ScanWizard Pro. This factory-set profile
delivers high color quality in general. But scanners, like
any high quality imaging device, interpret colors
differently, resulting in subtle variations and differences
in color imaging. In addition, individual scanners of the
same model may also perform differently due to other
factors, such as aging of the scanner lamp or ambient
temperature fluctuations.

With the Scanner ICC Profiler, such color variations and
differences can be minimized or eliminated, as the
program calibrates the scanner and compensates for
subtle color deviations. The customized color profile
resulting from the use of the Scanner ICC Profiler, in
effect, delivers more accurate color and contributes to
overall improved image quality.

To keep the colors in your scanner consistent over time,
it is recommended that you use the Scanner ICC Profiler
regularly. Professional photographers or others who
require extremely precise color may wish to use the
Profiler every time before they use their scanner, but for
most general usage, calibrating twice a month should be
sufficient.

2. Calibration targets

Your Scanner ICC Profiler kit includes two industry­standard IT8 color targets for calibration.

• Kodak Q-60R1: This is a reflective target for
calibrating the upper scan bed. Calibrating the upper
scan bed ensures color accuracy when you scan
reflective materials such as photos and prints.

• Kodak Q-60E1: This is a transparent target for
calibrating the lower scan bed. Calibrating the lower
scan bed ensures color accuracy when you scan
transparent media such as slides and filmstrips.

3. Taking care of the target

The calibration target is very delicate and must be
handled carefully. Make sure you follow these rules in
caring for the target.

• Gently take the target out of its protective sleeve.

• Do not touch the target image with your fingers or
with any other object.

• When not in use, keep the target out of light — even
interior lighting.

• Always return the target to its protective sleeve
immediately after use.

• Store the target away from light in a cool, dry place,
since long exposure to heat and light can change the
colors on the target.

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4. Installing the Scanner ICC Profiler

Note: The Scanner ICC Profiler program should have
been installed at the time you performed software
installation procedures (discussed earlier in the
manual). If for some reason you have not installed the
Scanner ICC Profiler, follow the steps below to install
the program.

A. For the Macintosh

Before installing the Scanner ICC Profiler, you should
have ScanWizard Pro and the Kodak CMS programs
installed on your computer.

To install the Scanner ICC Profiler program: Insert the
Artix CD into your CD-ROM drive. Open the ICC
Profiler folder, then double-click the Installer icon to
install the program.

B. For Windows 95 / 98 / 2000 / NT 4.0

Before installing the Scanner ICC Profiler, you should
have ScanWizard Pro and the Kodak CMS programs
installed on your computer.

To install the Scanner ICC Profiler program: Insert the
Artix CD into your CD-ROM drive. When the Software
Installer screen appears, click on the “Install” option for
the Scanner ICC Profiler program, then follow the on­screen instructions until the program finishes installing.

5. Placing the color target

• Positioning the target in the upper bed: Place the
reflective color target in the upper scan bed and make
sure it is positioned correctly, following the illustra­tion below. See the additional notes in the next
section for important notes on how to position the
reflective target correctly on the upper bed. Then
proceed to the calibration procedures discussed in the
succeeding pages to calibrate the upper scan bed.

• Positioning the target in the lower bed: After
completing the entire calibration process for the
upper bed (detailed in the next few pages), return to
this section to see how to position the transparency
target correctly on the lower scan bed. Then proceed
again to the calibration procedures discussed in the
next pages to calibrate the lower scan bed.

Positioning the target on the upper scan bed

Positioning the target on the lower scan bed. In the

example above, the target is placed in the 4” x 5” Film

Holder, and the Holder is then placed into the

transparency tray of the lower scan bed.

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Additional Notes: Proper positioning of the
reflective target

The correct positioning of the reflective color target on
the ArtixScan 2500 is critical. The lens of the scanner is
only 4 inches wide, and unless the target is positioned
exactly as shown below, the scanner may miss out on
scanning the calibration area of the 5"x7" target. A slight
deviation from the correct positioning, for example, may
mislead the scanner into reading the non-calibration area
instead.

T o position the reflecti ve color target correctly on the
upper scan bed, follow the steps below:

1. Flip the target so that you are looking at the under­side or reverse side of the target. Hold up the target
against a light source, and trace the top border on the
flip side of the target with a pen (see graphic below).

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5

0

0

5

10

B5A4

Trace this border line on the flipped
side of the target. When positioning,
this border line must align and on
the same track with the center of top
ruler

HIGH RESOLUTION

"Face Down
Position!"

Top ruler center

2. Place the target on the glass surface of the scanner
bed, making sure that you flip the target so that the
image of the lady lies directly across the scanner’s
top ruler (check with graphic below for correct
orientation of target). Rest the edge of the target
against the scanner’s top ruler.

3. Adjust the position of the target so that the right side
of the borderline (near the top of the lady’s head) is
aligned exactly with the center of the top ruler
(marked “0”).

Note: You may also visually monitor the target with the
Profiler program preview window while making the
adjustment. This will help verify that the effective
calibration area is within the focus range.

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6. Calibration

Note: ICC Profiler utility performs identical function to
both the Windows and Macintosh versions, though the
screen appears slightly different. In this section, the
Windows version is used for step-by-step instructions.

1. Turn on your scanner and let it warm up for about
five minutes.

2. Place the target inside the scanner.

3. Launch the Scanner ICC Profiler calibration utility.
The screen below appears.

A. Choose the media type. Select Reflective to calibrate

in reflective mode, or select Positive Film to calibrate
in transparency mode.

B. Select the target type that matches your target type

and date code. You can verify this information by
looking at the bottom of the target for the date code
and the target type information.

C. Click on the Start Profiling button. The calibration

window will appear, and an initial preview is
performed.

Initial
preview

Scan button

Preview button

7. Scanning the target image

Following the Preview, a message a ppears informing y ou
of the next step to be done.

B

C

A

Date code and
target type
information

Note: If you could not find the target type along with
date code that matches the target you are using, find
the Target Profile CD that came with your scanner,
then run the following sequence:

For the Macintosh: run the Macsetup program
For Windows 95/98/2000/NT 4: run Winsetup.exe,

then restart your computer
The target type with the date code should now be

accessible for selection.

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A. Aligning the upper-left registration mark

Move the cursor into the target image area; the pointer
will change to a flipped L mark (“ ”). Align the cursor
with the small upper-left registration mark.

Scan frame
encloses target
image

To resize the selection, move the cursor to any corner of
the frame; the pointer is changed to a double-headed
arrow. Hold down the mouse, drag to form a new
selection, then release the mouse.

When the target image is selected, click the Scan button
to scan the target.

8. Aligning the target registration marks

Upper left
registration mark

Move the cursor into the target image area; the pointer
will change to a normal L mark (“ ”). Align the cursor
with the small upper-right registration mark.

Move the cursor into the target image area; the pointer
will change to a vertically flipped L mark (“ ”).
Align the cursor with the small bottom-right registration
mark.

Bottom right
registration mark

C. Aligning the bottom-right registration mark

After the upper right mark is aligned, the lower right
part of the target image is displayed, and an instruction
dialog box prompts you to align the bottom right
registration mark.

Upper right
registration mark

B. Aligning the upper-right registration mark

After the upper left mark is aligned, the upper right part
of the target image is displayed, and an instruction
dialog box prompts you to align the upper right
registration mark.

To select the target image, move the pointer (now a
crossbar) to the preview image, and draw a frame
enclosing the entire target image. When you release the
mouse, a scan frame appears, which is the dotted
marquee enclosing the target image.

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9. Creating a profile

Following the alignment of registr ation marks, an
instruction dialog box appears, prompting you to click
the Calibrate Profile button.

Click the Calibrate Profile button. This only takes a
few moments. When the process is finished, a Save
Profile As dialog box appears, prompting you to input
Profile Filename and Profile Description.

• Click OK, a custom scanner ICC profile is saved
automatically to your system’s ColorSync Profiles
folder.

Exit the Scanner ICC Profiler now, and use the new
scanner profile with ScanWizard Pro to scan excellent
color images.

• If the process fails, you will need to rescan the target
image and repeat the calibration procedure described
in the preceding pages. Make sure the registration
marks are aligned properly , then click the Calibrate
button again to create your profile.

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10. Reference section for PC

This section describes the features and commands of the
Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler program. All features are
covered in the Main window and Calibration window.

A. The Main Window

The Main window provides various features and a
system menu, allowing you to control the calibration
process.

Controls:

1. Scanner Model: This option lets you select the
scanner to be calibrated.

2. Media: This option lets you select the media type for
calibration. If a particular media is not supported,
that media will not appear on the list.

3. Target type: This option lets you select the Target
Description File (TDF) that matches your calibration
target being used for calibration.

Note: The Targ et Description File (TDF) contains
colorimetric measurements of the target. Each target
lot contains unique colorimetric data, and the Scanner
ICC Profiler evaluates the scanned RGB data of the
target and then matches it to the colorimetric data
inside the TDF to create an ICC color profile — a
characterization of how your scanner “sees” color.

4. Tonal Mapping: This option lets you select the way

in which the tonal reproduction curve of the profile is
controlled.

• Normal: Slightly brightens the highlights but also
darkens the shadows.

• Lighten: Brightens the highlights and also lightens
the image overall.

• Darken: Darkens the shadows without changing
the highlights.

• Reduce Contrast: Captures as much of the original
as possible. Recommended for CMYK color
separation.

5. Darken Shadow: This option lets you compensate for
artifacts introduced by the scanner that indicate
problems with the shadow portion of the image. You
should enable this option if you wish to:

• Minimize detail in the shadow areas of the image;

• Make the shadow areas of an image darker; or

• Reduce the appearance of noise in the shadow

areas.

6. Start Calibration: This button starts the calibration
process by displaying the calibration window and
guides you through the process to create a custom­ized scanner ICC profile.

7. Close: This button lets you close and exit the Scanner
ICC Profiler .

8. Help: This button displays the Help window.

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B. System Menu

The System Menu displays current scanner information,
lets you view the SCSI chain status, and lets you view
the About dialog box of the Scanner ICC Profiler
program.

1. Get Current Scanner Info: This command provides
information on the current scanner. A dialog box
appears showing the scanner model in use, the SCSI
ID number of the scanner, and the firmware version
of the scanner.

2. Scanner Probe: This command displays the SCSI
devices on the SCSI chain, as well as the SCSI ID
numbers of the individual devices.

To use this command:

a) Choose the Get SCSI Chain Info command.
b) If your scanner does not show in the list, make

sure it is connected and turned on, then click on
the Probe button in the dialog box.

• Choose the correct interface card in the card
selection box.

• Check the numbered box corresponding to the
SCSI ID of your scanner. Clic k OK to close the
dialog box.

3. About: This command displays the splash screen of
the Scanner ICC Profiler program, including the
product logo and the software version number.

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C. The Calibration Window: Preview and Scan

1. Preview: The Preview button performs a preliminary
scan of the target, displaying the entire target image in
the calibration window.

2. Scan: The Scan button scans the target image and
prepares the scanner for the important succeeding
steps of aligning the registration marks and creation of
the profile.

D. The Calibration Window: Aligning targets and
creating the profile

1. Calibrate Profile: This button starts the actual
calibration process in which a custom scanner ICC
profile is created for the scanner. This button is
grayed out until you have performed the required
alignment of the three registration marks on the target.

2. Previous Mark: This button lets you go back one
step to align the previous registration mark.

3. Next Mark: This button lets you go forward one step
to align the next registration mark.

4. Go to Step 1: This button takes you back to the
preview image screen so that you can rescan the
target image and restart the calibration process.

5. Show Patches: This option lets you check the
sampling area of all the color patches. When aligned
properly, the sampling area appears as a green square
in the center of most patches. If any areas fall outside
a patch, realign the registration marks by clicking the
“Previous Mark” and “Next Mark” buttons, and then
reselecting the registration marks until the sampling
areas are centered.

6. Close: This button lets you return to the main screen.

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11. Reference section for Macintosh

This section describes the features and commands of the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler program. All features are
covered in the Menu commands, the Main window, and the Calibration window.

A. Menu commands

1. Apple Menu — About ICC Profiler: Choose the
About ICC Profiler command from your Apple menu
to display the splash screen for the Scanner ICC
Profiler program. The screen includes the product
logo and the software version number .

2. Scanner Menu: The Scanner Menu lets you see
information on your current scanner and your SCSI
chain.

a) Find Plug-in: This command lets you choose the

correct ScanWizard Pro Plug-in driver for the ICC
Profiler program (in case the Plug-in driver cannot
be found).

b) Get Current Scanner Info: This command provides

information on the current scanner. A dialog box
appears showing the scanner model in use, the
SCSI ID number of the scanner, and the firmware
version of the scanner .

c) Scanner Probe: This command displays the SCSI

devices on the SCSI chain, as well as the SCSI ID
numbers of the individual devices.

.

To use this command:

1. Choose the Get SCSI Chain Info command.

2. If your scanner does not show in the list, make
sure it is connected and turned on, then click on
the Probe button in the dialog box.

• Choose the correct interface card in the card
selection box.

• Check the numbered box corresponding to the
SCSI ID of your scanner . Click OK to close the
dialog box

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B. The Main Window

The Main window provides various features and a
system menu, allowing you to control the calibration
process.

Controls:

1. Scanner Model: This option lets you select the
scanner to be calibrated.

2. Media: This option lets you select the media type for
calibration. If a particular media is not supported,
that media will not appear on the list.

3. Target type: This option lets you select the Target
Description File (TDF) that matches your calibration
target being used for calibration.

Note: The Ta rget Description File (TDF) contains
colorimetric measurements of the target. Each target
lot contains unique colorimetric data, and the
Scanner ICC Profiler evaluates the scanned RGB
data of the target and then matches it to the colori­metric data inside the TDF to create an ICC color
profile — a characterization of how your scanner
“sees” color.

4. Tonal Mapping: This option lets you select the way
in which the tonal reproduction curve of the profile is
controlled.

• Normal: Slightly brightens the highlights but also

darkens the shadows.

• Lighten: Brightens the highlights and also lightens

the image overall.

• Darken: Darkens the shadows without changing

the highlights.

• Reduce Contrast: Captures as much of the original

as possible. Recommended for CMYK color
separation.

5. Darken Shadow: This option lets you compensate for
artifacts introduced by the scanner that indicate
problems with the shadow portion of the image. You
should enable this option if you wish to:

• Minimize detail in the shadow areas of the image;

• Make the shadow areas of an image darker; or

• Reduce the appearance of noise in the shadow

areas.

6. Start Calibration: This button starts the calibration
process by displaying the calibration window and
guides you through the process to create a custom­ized scanner ICC profile.

7. Close: This button lets you close and exit the Scanner
ICC Profiler.

8. Help: This button displays the Help window.

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C. The Calibration Window: Preview and Scan

1. Preview: The Preview button performs a preliminary
scan of the target, displaying the entire target image
in the calibration window.

2. Scan: The Scan button scans the target image and
prepares the scanner for the important succeeding
steps of aligning the registration marks and creation
of the profile.

D. The Calibration Window: Aligning targets and
creating the profile

1. Create Profile: This button starts the actual calibra­tion process in which a custom scanner ICC profile is
created for the scanner. This button is grayed out
until you have performed the required alignment of
the three registration marks on the target.

2. Previous Mark: This button lets you go back one
step to align the previous registration mark.

3. Next Mark: This button lets you go forward one step
to align the next registration mark.

4. Go to Step 1: This button takes you back to the
preview image screen so that you can rescan the
target image and restart the calibration process.

5. Show Patches: This option lets you check the
sampling area of all the color patches. When aligned
properly, the sampling area appears as a green square
in the center of most patches. If any areas fall outside
a patch, realign the registration marks by clicking the
“Previous Mark” and “Next Mark” buttons, and then
reselecting the registration marks until the sampling
areas are centered.

6. Close: This button lets you return to the main screen