Microtek ArtixScan F2 Start Guide

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Installing your Microtek ArtixScan F2

Step 1: Unpack Contents

Unpack your scanner package and check for major components.

1. ArtixScan F2 scanner

2. Hi-Speed USB cable

3. Power cord

4. Vinyl Strips

5. Software CDs/DVDs

6. Film holders

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 scanner driver and software.

C. Restart your computer at the end of all

software installation.

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.

MAC:

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

(ScanPotter) into a drive, and double-click the ScanPotter installer icon to install ScanPotter.

C. Install the remaining software components,

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

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.

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 the ArtixScan F2 Supplement in the Microtek software CD/DVD.

Step 4: Connect Scanner

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 button at

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

The system will detect your scanner automatically.

Power button

Position the Scan Material

Position Transparencies

A. To scan standard-size transparent film such as 35mm slides, 35mm filmstrips, 4” x 5” film, or

medium format up to 6 x 17-cm panoramic film: Use the individual film holders provided with the scanner together with the Main Holder. The entire assembly is then inserted into the lower compartment (transparency bay) of the scanner. Make sure that the Main Holder is inserted correct side up.

Using the 35mm Slide Holder with the Main Holder

Make sure that the red arrow marks on both the 35mm Slide Holder and the Main Holder are pointing to each other when the holders are put together

Calibration strip (Keep clear and unobstructed)

The correct side up is the side showing the holder labels facing up

Assembling the 35mm Filmstrip Holder with the Main Holder

B. To scan non-standard-size

transparent film, use the Glass Holder. Place the film to be scanned face down on top of the Glass Holder. Secure the film to the glass surface if needed with the vinyl strips provided, and insert the Glass Holder into the lower compartment (transparency bay) of the scanner. Make sure the Glass Holder is inserted correct side up.

Assembling the 4” x 5” Film Holder with the Main Holder

Calibration strip (Keep clear and unobstructed)

The correct side up is the side showing the holder labels facing up

Assembling the 6 x 22-cm Film Holder with the Main Holder

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