Microtek ArtixScan 3200XL Start Guide

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Installing your Microtek ArtixScan 3200XL

Step 1: Unpack Contents

Unpack your scanner package and check for major components.

1. ArtixScan 3200XL (lower base)

2. USB Cable

3. Power Cord

4. Software CDs/DVDs

5. TMA 1600-III

6. Black Plate

7. U-shaped Ruler (Calibration Ruler

8. 4" x 5" Film Template

9. 120 Film Template with Black Plate

10. 35mm Slide Template

11. 35mm Filmstrip Template

Step 2: Install Software

Important: Do not remove the yellow stickers from your scanner

until you are told to do so.

You must install software before connecting your scanner. Always

close any open programs, and turn off Anti-virus utilities before installing software.

PC:

A. Place the Adobe DVD into a drive, and install

the software. Skip this step if you have a newer version of Photoshop Elements already installed on your computer.

B. Place the Microtek Software CD/DVD into a

drive, and follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver and software.

NOTE: If the Microtek Software Installer screen does not come up automatically, double-click the following in succession: “My Computer”; the CD/DVD-ROM icon; then cdsetup.exe to start the installer program.

C. Restart your computer at the end of all

software installation.

MAC:

A. Place the Adobe DVD into a drive, and install

B. Place the Microtek Software CD/DVD into a

C. Install the remaining software components,

NOTE: After rebooting your Macintosh, the Microtek software will attempt to locate your scanner on the system. Since this is your first install and you have not yet connected the scanner, simply ignore the message that appears and proceed to the next step.

the software. Skip this step if you have a newer version of Photoshop Elements already installed on your computer.

drive, and double-click the ScanWizard Pro installer icon to install ScanWizard Pro first.

then restart your computer at the end of all software installation.

Step 3: Unlock Scanner

A. Remove the yellow “Step 3” sticker from your scanner.

B. With the scanner power off, tilt the front right corner of

the scanner to see the locking screw at the bottom.

C. Using a screwdriver, push and turn the locking screw

counterclockwise to the unlock position. When successfully unlocked, the screw will push out a little, protruding slightly from the bottom of the scanner.

NOTE: To lock the scanner (for shipping and other reasons), refer to “ArtixScan 3200XL User Guide” in your Microtek Software CD/DVD.

Step 4: Connect Scanner

To the scanner lid

Make sure the scanner lid (TMA) is properly installed, with its connector securely connected to the scanner’s 15-pin accessory port. Refer to the next section “Using the TMA-III” for the details about the connection of the TMA.

To the power adapter

A. Remove the yellow “Step 4” sticker from your

scanner.

B. Connect the power cord to the back of the

scanner.

C. Plug the power cord into a power source.

To the Hi-Speed USB cable

D. Connect one end of the cable to your

computer.

E. Connect the other end of the cable to the

scanner.

F. Press the power switch at the back of your

scanner, and wait for the indicator light on the front panel to stop blinking and stay on steady.

The system will detect your scanner automatically.

Using the TMA 1600-III

I. Installing the TMA 1600-III

1. Make sure that the scanner power is turned off.

2. Attach the TMA 1600-III by sliding the posts at the rear of the TMA 1600-III into the holes.

TMA 1600-III

3. Plug the connector of the TMA 1600-III into the scanner’s 15-pin accessory port.

II. Unlocking the TMA 1600-III

1. Remove the yellow “Step 3” sticker from the TMA 1600-III.

2. Look for the locking knob at the base of the TMA 1600-III.

3. Turn the locking knob counterclockwise to the unlock position “ ”.

NOTE: If you need to transport your TMA 1600-III, you will have to lock it back. For more details, refer to “ArtixScan 3200XL User Guide” in your Microtek Software CD/DVD.

III. Positioning the Scan Material

A. Positioning Transparencies

• To scan standard-size transparent film such as 35mm slides, 35mm filmstrips, 4”x5” film, or 120 film: Use the individual film templates and the U-shaped Ruler (Calibration Ruler) included with the scanner package.

1. To place the U-shaped Ruler, insert the tabs at the back of the ruler into the holes on the both sides

of the scanner's upper front surface, making sure that it has been oriented correctly.

2. Align the template's front corners firmly against the top corners (left and right) of the U-shaped

Ruler located at the front of the scanner.

Important:

U-shaped Ruler (Calibration Ruler)

When using the templates, make sure you use the correct side up. The correct side up is the side showing the “Microtek” logo facing up.

Calibration strip

(Keep clear and unobstructed)

Using the 35mm Slide Template

Using the 35mm Filmstrip Template

Using the 120 Film Template Using the 4” x 5” Film Template

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