Microtek ArtixScan M2 Guide

Supplement

ArtixScan M2 features, scenarios, and information

Getting to Know Your ArtixScan M2

The ArtixScan M2 is a combined flatbed and film scanner for 35mm, 6-cm, and 4"x5"
film formats that also offers additional functionality to scan reflective art or prints as
large as 8.5" x 14". It features 4800 x 9600 dpi optical resolution, 4.2 maximum optical
density, and a Hi-Speed USB interface for the fast and plug-and-play connectivity
ability. The ArtixScan M2 is equipped with Microtek's patented Emulsion Direct
Imaging T echnology (E.D.I.T .) for delivering distortion-free images in transparency
scanning. The scanner also features ColoRescue™ one-touch color restoration for
both photos and film.

Contents

Getting to Know Your ArtixScan M2 ..............................................................1

Features of the ArtixScan M2 ......................................................................... 2

Taking a Closer Look ........................................................................................ 3

Unlocking the Scanner .................................................................................... 4

Positioning Your Originals .............................................................................. 5

Using the Glass Holder ........................................................................... 7

Using the Other Film Holders .................................................................8

A. Using the 35mm Slide Holder ................................................... 9

B. Using the 35mm Filmstrip Holder ........................................... 10

C. Using the 6 x 22-cm (120) Film Holder .................................... 11

D. Using the 4" x 5" Film Holder ................................................... 12

Scanning Scenarios ....................................................................................... 13

For PC Users Using ScanWizard Pro .................................................... 14

A. Scanning Photos ...................................................................... 14

B. Scanning Positive Film ............................................................. 17

C. Scanning Negative Film ............................................................ 20

D. Scanning Photos (or Film) Applied with Auto Focus ........... 23

For Mac Users Using ScanPotter ......................................................... 26

A. Scanning Photos ...................................................................... 26

B. Scanning Film ........................................................................... 28

Using the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP) .......................................... 30

MSP and IT8 Calibration Data Installation ........................................... 30

Calibration Target................................................................................... 30

Positioning the Transparent Target ...................................................... 31

Calibration Setup ................................................................................... 32

Calibration and Profiling ....................................................................... 33

Loading a Profile ................................................................................... 34

Specifications / System Requirements ........................................................ 35

FCC Compliance Statement .......................................................................... 36

Copyright © 2013 Microtek International, Inc. http://www.microtek.com
I49-004855 B, September 2013

Features of the ArtixScan M2

The ArtixScan M2 comes with several important features, including the following:

• Energy-saving LED light source: Adopting LEDs as the light source, when the
scanner is detected by the system, there are no requirements for any warm-up time
before carrying out the scan, which boots your productivity and reduces energy
costs amazingly. With its stable performance, the image quality will remain
consistent even after used for a certain period of time.

• Microtek's Emulsion Direct Imaging T echnology (E.D.I.T .): This is a patented
“glassless” scanning system built into the lower bay of Microtek’s dual media
scanners, allowing the scanner CCD to directly read the emulsion side of the film
during scanning without any interfering pane of glass. This effectively eliminates
problems associated with normal glass transparency scanning like Newton Rings,
resulting in distortion-free images.

• Auto Focus: An image improvement feature introduced to Microtek flatbeds, Auto
Focus allows the scanner to change the focus position on images through the
movement of the CCD, resulting in better image quality for a chosen area of the
scan. Auto Focus is activated by default when the scanner is on but can be
switched off manually before the final scan is carried out. The results of Auto
Focus can be best seen when used with uneven, creased photos and film.

• Microtek's ColoRescueTM system: W ith ColoRescue, the ArtixScan M2 restores
faded colors in photos and film, bringing hues back to their original luster and
brilliance for more vibrant images. ColoRescue's one-click, automatic color
recovery process is simple and straightforward, involving no learning curve or
hassle.

• Microtek ScanWizard™ Pro scanning software (PC): This is an advanced scanner
controller program that provides many powerful, professional-level features for
scanning. ScanWizard Pro includes the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP)
program, which allows users to calibrate the scanner and generate the appropriate
ICC color profile to ensure color consistency and accuracy during the scanning
process. ScanWizard Pro also features two color spaces, allowing users to work in
the Native CMYK / RGB mode, as well as in the intuitive LCH (Lightness, Chroma,
Hue) mode.

• ScanPotter scanning software (Mac): ScanPotter is a professional and exclusive
scanner software designed for the Mac system which is still under development.
It may not come with your scanner package. Microtek will provide it to you as
soon as possible when it is ready.

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Vertical ruler

Horizontal ruler

Taking a Closer Look

Scanner lid

Glass surface
(Upper scan bed)

Power button

Power indicator (green)

Reflective Ready
indicator (amber)

Transparency Ready
indicator (amber)

Power connector

Hi-Speed USB port (1)

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Unlocking the Scanner

Before you can operate the scanner, you will need to unlock the scanner. To unlock
the scanner, follow the steps below:

1 . Remove the yellow “Step 3” sticker

from your scanner.

2 . Look for the unlocking screw at the

bottom of the scanner.

3. 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.

Shipping the Scanner

If you have to transport the scanner, you will need to lock the scanner back. Follow
the steps below:

1. Turn off the scanner if your scanner
is on.

2. Turn the scanner back on. The
scanner’s carriage will move to the
standby position in 5 minutes.

3. When the indicators on the front of
your scanner stop blinking, use a
screwdriver, and then push and turn
the locking screw clockwise to the
locked position.

When the screw has been tightened, this indicates that your scanner is locked.

4. Turn off your scanner. The scanner is now ready for transport.

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Positioning Your Originals

Positioning Reflective Originals

This procedure applies when you use the upper scan bed of the ArtixScan M2 to scan
reflective materials such as photos and prints.

1. Open the scanner lid.

2. Place the original to be scanned face down on the scanner glass bed, towards
the front of the scanner. Center the top of the original along the horizontal ruler
on the scanner.

Note: To scan a book or thick materials/documents, lift the scanner lid out of its
hinge sockets high enough to create room between the originals and the lid.

3 . Lower the scanner lid.

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Positioning Transparent Film

This procedure applies when you use the lower scan bed of the ArtixScan M2.
There are two ways to scan transparent film:
A. By using the Glass Holder to scan non-standard-size transparent film.

Glass Holder

Vinyl strip

Calibration strip

Important:

When using the Main Holder or the Glass Holder, make sure you use the correct
side up when inserting the holders into the scanner. The correct side up is the
side showing the holder labels facing up.

Make sure that the calibration strip on the holders are kept clear and free of
obstruction at all times; no material should ever be placed on this area. Also, make
sure the calibration strip faces the front of the scanner when you insert the
holders into the lower compartment of the ArtixScan M2.

B . By using the Main Holder, which is used together with individual film holders to

scan standard-size transparent film, such as 35mm slides, 35mm filmstrips, 6 x 4.5­cm, 6 x 6-cm, 6 x 7-cm, 6 x 9-cm, 6 x 17-cm, 6 x 22-cm, or 4" x 5" films.

35mm slides Holder

Main Holder

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Calibration strip

Using the Glass Holder

The Glass Holder is used to scan non-standard-size transparencies.
1 . Place the film face down on top of the glass surface of the holder.

Orient Glass Holder with "Glass
Holder" label facing up

2. Secure the transparency to the glass by using the vinyl strips provided with
your scanner.

Keep calibration strip clear
and free of any obstruction

3 . Insert the holder all the way into the transparency bay (the drawer or lower

compartment) of the scanner.

Note: The Glass Holder requires regular cleaning. To clean, use mild glass
cleaning solution, and wipe the glass plate gently with lint-free, lens-cleaning
cloth to prevent leaving fiber residue.

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Using the Other Film Holders

The other Film Holders are used together with the Main Holder to scan standard-size
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. The use of the individual film holders is
explained in the succeeding pages of the manual.

35mm Slide Holder

35mm Filmstrip Holder

6 x 22-cm (120) Film Holder

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4” x 5” Film Holder

Main Holder

A. Using the 35mm Slide Holder

The 35mm Slide Holder can hold a maximum of 12 mounted slides at a time.
1 . Place the individual 35mm slide to be scanned into the 35mm Slide Holder, as

indicated in the graphic below. The shiny base of the 35mm slide should be facing
down.

2 . Put the 35mm Slider Holder into 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

3. Insert the whole assembly into the transparency bay (the drawer or lower
compartment) of the scanner.

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B. Using the 35mm Filmstrip Holder

The 35mm Filmstrip Holder can hold 4 strips of film that each consists of six frames. A
total of four 35mm Filmstrip Holders is included in your scanner package.

1 . Place the 35mm filmstrip to be scanned into the 35mm Filmstrip Holder, as

indicated in the graphic below . The shiny base of the 35mm filmstrip should be
facing down.

2 . Put the 35mm Filmstrip Holder into the Main Holder.

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

3. Insert the whole assembly into the transparency bay of the scanner.

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C. Using the 6 x 22-cm (120) Film Holder

The 6 x 22-cm (120) Film Holder can hold up to four pieces of 6 x 4.5-cm film, 2 pieces
of 6 x 9-cm film, or a single piece of 6 x 17-cm film.

1 . Place the film to be scanned into the 6 x 22-cm (120) Film Holder, as indicated in the

graphic below. The shiny base of the film should be facing down.

a) Push on the side to

open the lid.

2 . Put the 6 x 22-cm (120) Film Holder into the Main Holder.

Make sure that the red
arrow marks on both the 6
x 22-cm Film Holder and
the Main Holder are
pointing to each other
when the holders are put
together

b) Place the film face

down into the holder.

c) Pull down the side

to close the lid.

3. Insert the whole assembly into the transparency bay of the scanner.

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D. Using the 4" x 5" Film Holder

The 4" x 5" Film Holder can hold two pieces of 4" x 5" film at a time.
1 . Place the 4" x 5" film to be scanned inside the 4" x 5" Film Holder, as indicated in

the graphic below. The shiny base of the 4" x 5" film should be facing down.

a) Push on the side to

open the lid.

2 . Put the 4" x 5" Film Holder into the Main Holder.

Make sure that the red arrow
marks on both the 4" x 5"
Film Holder and the Main
Holder are pointing to each
other when the holders are
put together

b) Place the film face

down into the holder.

c) Pull down the side

to close the lid.

3. Insert the whole assembly into the transparency bay of the scanner.

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Scanning Scenarios

The following pages provide various scenarios for scanning with the ArtixScan M2,
including the following:

For PC Users Using ScanWizard Pro,

• Scanning photos: This scenario can also be your first scan in order to familiarize
yourself with scanning basics.

• Scanning positive film: This scenario details the steps for scanning positive film,
such as 35mm mounted slides.

• Scanning negative film: This scenario details the steps for scanning negative film,
such as 35mm filmstrips, 6 x 4.5-cm, 6 x 6-cm, 6 x 7-cm, 6 x 9-cm, 6 x 17-cm film, and
4" x 5" film.

• Scanning materials applied with the Auto Focus function: This scenario details
the steps for applying the Auto Focus function to a selected area of the image to
be scanned, in order to improve that area of the image.

For Mac Users Using ScanPotter,

• Scanning photos: This scenario details the steps for scanning photos.

• Scanning film: This scenario details the steps for scanning film.

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For PC Users Using ScanWizard Pro

A. Scanning Photos

1. Raise the scanner lid, and place the photo
to be scanned face down on the scanner
glass bed, towards the front of the scanner.
Center the top of the photo along the
horizontal ruler on the scanner.

2 . Launch ScanWizard Pro either as a stand-

alone by clicking on the program icon, or
by using the File-Import or File-Acquire
command from your image-editing program
(such as Adobe Photoshop).

• The first time you launch ScanWizard Pro, you will be prompted to set up color

matching for your scanner. If you are not sure about what to do, simply click
the OK button to accept the settings. You can always change the settings at a
later time.

Pertains to how your
monitor displays color,
relative to the RGB
Destination color space

3 . Go to the Preview window of ScanWizard Pro, and choose Reflective from the

Scan Material menu.

4 . Optional: If calibration has been performed, go to the Settings window in

ScanWizard Pro. Choose the profile you have just created in the Input Pr ofile /
Scanner Profile menu.

5 . Click the Overview button to perform a preliminary scan of the image, which will

appear in the Preview window .

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Color Matching features

Improves the contrast and
saturation of an image

For more information, see the Color Matching Setup section in the
ScanWizar d Pro Refer ence Manual in the Microtek Software CD/DVD.

6 . Select the Scan Frame tool from the Toolbar in the Preview window , and choose

the area to be scanned by dragging a rectangle around it. You will see a flashing
frame (marquee) around the selected area.

7 . Click the Prescan button to display a detailed image area selected via the

Scan Frame tool. A thumbnail of the image appears as well in the Scan Job
Queue window.

8 . Specify your scanning requirements in the Settings window.

a) Select a desired image type.
b) Select a desired resolution.
c) Adjust the scan frame settings if necessary.

9. Adjust image quality if necessary, using the Advanced Image Correction (AIC) tools.

10. If the colors in your photo are faded and needed restoring, check the “Automatic
Color Restoration” box in the Settings window .

11. Click the Scan (or “Batch”) button in the Preview window to start scanning.

• If ScanWizard Pro was launched from an application program, the image is then

delivered to your application, where the image can be saved, printed, or edited.

• If ScanWizard Pro was launched in stand-alone mode, you will be prompted to

specify the file attributes for the scanned image after the Scan or Batch
button is pressed, such as entering the file name, specifying a folder name of
your own, etc. When you have completed the settings, press the Done/Save
button, and the scanner will automatically scan and save your image based on
your settings.

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B. Scanning Positive Film

1. Insert the holder with the loaded positive
film into the transparency bay of the
scanner.
Make sure that nothing is on the scanner
glass surface.

2 . Launch ScanWizard Pro either as a stand-

alone by clicking on the program icon, or
by using the File-Import or File-Acquire
command from your image-editing program
(such as Adobe Photoshop).

3 . Go to the Preview window and choose Positive / Positive Film from the Scan

Material menu.
If this is your first time to scan transparent media, you will be prompted to perform

color calibration for your scanner. A Calibration Reminder window appears.

Allows you to specify how often
you wish to be prompted to
calibrate the scanner. The default
setting is 14 days

- Click the Skip button to exit the “Calibration Reminder” window. Clicking the

Skip button allows you to use the factory default ICC profile for your scanner.

Note: If your scanner does not include IT8 calibration targets, disregard the
Calibration reminder window whenever it appears, and click the Skip
button always.

- Click the Calibrate button to run the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP)

program to perform color calibration and to customize the ICC profile for your
scanner. After finishing with calibration, relaunch ScanW izard Pro.

Note: The MSP program should be installed before you perform color
calibration for your scanner. For details on how to install the MSP program and
how to use it to calibrate the scanner, refer to section of the manual titled
“Using the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP)”.

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4 . Optional: If calibration has been performed, go to the Settings window in

ScanWizard Pro. Choose the profile you have just created in the Input Profile /
Scanner Profile menu.

5 . Click the Overview button to perform a preliminary scan of your original.
6 . Select the Scan Frame tool from the Toolbar in the Preview window , and choose

the area to be scanned by dragging a rectangle around it. You will see a flashing
frame (marquee) around the selected area.

7 . Click the Prescan button to display a detailed image area selected via the

Scan Frame tool. A thumbnail of the image appears as well in the Scan Job
Queue window.

8 . Specify your scanning requirements in the Settings window.

a) Select a desired image type.
b) Select a desired resolution.
c) Adjust the scan frame settings if necessary.

9. Adjust image quality if necessary, using the Advanced Image Correction (AIC) tools.

10. If the colors in your film are faded and need restoring, check the “Automatic Color
Restoration” box in the Settings window .

11. Click the Scan (or “Batch”) button in the Preview window to start scanning.

• If ScanWizard Pro was launched from an application program, the image is then

delivered to your application, where the image can be saved, printed, or edited.

• If ScanWizard Pro was launched in stand-alone mode, you will be prompted to

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specify the file attributes for the scanned image after the Scan or Batch
button is pressed, such as entering the file name, specifying a folder name of
your own, etc. When you have completed the settings, press the Done/Save
button, and the scanner will automatically scan and save your image based on
your settings.

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C. Scanning Negative Film

1. Insert the holder with the loaded negative
film into the transparency bay of the
scanner.

Make sure that nothing is on the scanner
glass surface.

2 . Launch ScanWizard Pro either as a stand-

alone by clicking on the program icon, or
by using the File-Import or File-Acquire
command from your image-editing program (such as Adobe Photoshop).

3 . Go to the Preview window and choose Negative / Negative Film from the Scan

Material menu.

4 . Click the Overview button to perform a preliminary scan of your original.
5 . Select the Scan Frame tool from the Toolbar in the Preview window , and choose

the area to be scanned by dragging a rectangle around it. You will see a flashing
frame (marquee) around the selected area.

6 . Click the Prescan button to display a detailed image. A thumbnail of the image

appears as well in the Scan Job Queue window.

7. In the Negative Scan Settings window, you can specify options related to your
scanned negative film. Follow the steps below.

a) In the Negative Scan Settings window,
choose the Film Brand, Film T ype, and

b) The settings for the negative film you

c) You can save the selected negative film

For more details on how to control settings for
negative film scanning, see the section
“Negative Scan Settings W indow” in the
ScanWizard Pro Reference Manual in the
Microtek Software CD/DVD.

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ISO settings that match your film.

selected are applied to the prescan image,
and the adjusted image is displayed in the
Preview window .

settings into the Preset drop-down menu for
easy access in the future.

8. Specify your scanning requirements in the Settings window.
a) Select a desired image type.

b) Select a desired resolution.
c) Adjust the scan frame settings if necessary.

9 . Adjust image quality if necessary, using the Advanced Image Correction (AIC)

tools.

10. If the colors in your film are faded and need restoring, check the “Automatic Color
Restoration” box in the Settings window .

11. Click the Scan (or “Batch”) button in the Preview window to start scanning.

• If ScanWizard Pro was launched from an application program, the image is then

delivered to your application, where the image can be saved, printed, or edited.

• If ScanWizard Pro was launched in stand-alone mode, you will be prompted to

specify the file attributes for the scanned image after the Scan or Batch
button is pressed, such as entering the file name, specifying a folder name of
your own, etc. When you have completed the settings, press the Done/Save
button, and the scanner will automatically scan and save your image based on
your settings.

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D. Scanning Originals Applied with Auto Focus

1. Follow steps 1 to 3 (or 4) in the previous scanning scenarios to place photos or
film, and to launch ScanWizard Pro.

You will see the Auto Focus tool (

) enabled in the Toolbar if the Auto Focus

function is checked in the More Preferences window .
If the Auto Focus tool is disabled ( ) in the Toolbar, go the Preferences menu,

and check the “Auto Focus” in the More Preferences window to enable it.

Check the “Auto Focus” option to
enable the AF function.

2 . Click the Overview button to perform a preliminary scan of the image.
3 . Select the Scan Frame tool from the T oolbar, and choose the area to be scanned

by dragging a rectangle around it. You will see a flashing frame (marquee) around
the selected area.

Scan Frame tool

Auto Focus tool

Scan frame
(enclosed by
dotted lines)

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4 . Apply the AF function to the image, use either of the ways below:

• Apply the AF function to the whole scan frame.

Click the Auto Focus tool in the T oolbar. Move the mouse cursor to the scan
frame, then click and drag the AF frame to cover the scan frame. The AF frame
will be bordered in red and labeled with the tag “AF”.

In this case, the AF frame and the scan frame are overlapping around the entire
image, and display in the Preview window .

Scan frame
(enclosed by dotted lines)

AF frame (bordered in
red and labeled with the
tag “AF”)

• Apply the AF function to a specific area of the scan frame.

Click the Auto Focus tool in the T oolbar. Move the mouse cursor to the scan
frame, then click and drag the AF frame to desired size/area in the scan frame to
which the AF function will be applied. The AF frame will be bordered in red
lines and labeled with the tag “AF”.

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Note: The AF frame works only in the area defined by the Scan Frame tool.

Scan frame
(enclosed by dotted lines)

AF frame (bordered in
red and labeled with the
tag “AF”)

5 . Click the Prescan button in the Preview window to display a detailed image area

selected by the Scan Frame tool.

6. If necessary, follow steps 8 to 10 (or 11) in the previous scanning scenarios to
define scan settings for your image.

7 . Click the Scan (or “Batch”) button in the Preview window to start scanning.

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For MAC Users Using ScanPotter

A. Scanning Photos

1. Raise the scanner lid, and place the photo
to be scanned face down on the scanner
glass bed, towards the front of the
scanner. Center the top of the photo along
the horizontal ruler on the scanner.

2. Launch ScanPotter either as a stand-alone
by clicking on the program icon, or by
selecting it from the application folder in
your Mac OS X system.

3. Choose Reflective from the Scan Source options menu for scanning photos.

4 . Specify your scanning requirements in the Scanner Settings column.

a) Select the appropriate image type (e.g., RGB Color) in the Color T ype as your

image output type.

- Select Color to scan the image in color .

- Select Grayscale to scan the image in grayscale.

- Select Black & White to scan the image in black-and-white.

b) Select a desired resolution in the Resolution for your output image.
c) Select Automatic Detection or a desired dimension in the Scan Frame as your

5 . Click the Preview button to perform a preliminary scan of the image in the Preview

window.

6 . If necessary, resize the scan frame (floating dotted rectangle) around the image by

dragging on the square spots on the edge or on the corner of the scan frame to
determine the final size of the actual scan.

7. If necessary, specify file settings for your output image files, using the options
offered in the File Saving Settings column.

8 . If necessary, click the Image Settings button to switch to a window in which you

can select a preset image effect to the image directly or adjust image quality
manually by using the additional image correction tools.

9. Click the Scan button to start scanning.

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preview image size.

Click the Scan Settings
button to switch back to the
default control panel of
ScanPotter

Click the Image
Settings button to
switch to a window
where contains a
composite display of
nine-image-effects
(Filter column) and
additional image
correction tools
(Additional
Adjustment column)
for your scanned
image.

Preview window

Scan frame
(enclosed by dotted lines)

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B. Scanning Film

1 . Insert the holder with the loaded film into

the transparency bay of the scanner. Make
sure that nothing is on the scanner glass
surface.

2. Launch ScanPotter either as a stand-alone
by clicking on the program icon, or by
selecting it from the application folder in
your Mac OS X system.

3 . In the Scan Source drop-down menu, depending on the film type you are using,

choose either Negative Film for scanning negatives or Positive Film for scanning
transparencies and slides.

4 . Specify your scanning requirements in the Scanner Settings column.

a) Select the appropriate image type (e.g., RGB Color) in the Color T ype as your

image output type.

- Select Color to scan the image in color .

- Select Grayscale to scan the image in grayscale.

- Select Black & White to scan the image in black-and-white.

b) Select a desired resolution in the Resolution for your output image.
c) Select Automatic Detection in the Scan Frame to perform multiple auto-crop

preview of the film loaded onto the scanner.

5 . Click the Preview button to perform a preliminary scan of the image in the Preview

window.
Y ou will see multiple scan frames that have been automatically cropped in the

Preview window. Multiple scan frames will be numbered sequentially and tagged
with the number (e.g., 1, 2) at the top-left corner of each frame indicates that the
image has been scanned. Delete the unwanted scan frames by clicking the “X” at
the top-right corner of the scan frame if you want to.

6 . If necessary, resize the scan frame (floating dotted rectangle) around the image by

dragging on the square spots on the edge or on the corner of the scan frame to
determine the final size of the actual scan.

7. If necessary, specify file settings for your output image files, using the options
offered in the File Saving Settings column.

8 . If necessary, click the Image Settings button to switch to a window in which you

can select a preset image effect to the image directly or adjust image quality
manually by using the additional image correction tools.

9. Click the Scan button to start scanning.

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Selected scan frame
(enclosed by dotted
lines)

Click the Scan Settings
button to switch back to the
default control panel of
ScanPotter

Click the Image
Settings button to
switch to a window
where contains a
composite display of
nine-image-effects
(Filter column) and
additional image
correction tools
(Additional
Adjustment column)
for your scanned
image.

Preview window

Multiple scan frames
(bordered in dotted lines and
tagged with the number
(e.g., 1, 2) at the top-left
corner of the scan frame)

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Using the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP)

Note: This chapter is only for the PC users who have installed the Microtek's MSP
utility, and use the IT8 color targets to generate scanner ICC profiles.

The Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP) is a scanner calibration and profiling utility
program designed exclusively for Microtek scanners. Used together with the color
calibration target, the ICC Profiler determines the color attributes of your scanner
accurately, then generates an ICC profile tailored exclusively for the scanner that you
are using under ScanWizard Pro.

MSP and IT8 Calibration Data Installation

Before installing MSP, ScanWizard Pro needs to be installed on your system. This will
ensure that the MSP utility will install and function properly .

T o install MSP, take note of the following:

• For PC: Place the Microtek Software CD/DVD into a drive, then double click the
MSP installer icon. Follow the on-screen instructions to install and you will be
prompted to insert the IT8 Calibration Data CD included in your software kit.
Insert the IT8 Calibration Data CD to ensure that the MSP utility will have the
latest color profile targets to reference. Then the MSP installation is complete.

Calibration Target

One calibration target (industry-standard IT8 color target) is included in the scanner
package for calibration: a Transparency target (IT8, size 4" x 5") to calibrate the lower
scan bed of the scanner for scanning film.

Microtek do not supply any of IT8 Reflective target in the scanner package. If you
feel that it is necessary to calibrate the upper scan bed of the scanner for scanning
photos, you may purchase the IT8 Reflective target from supplying stores near you.

The calibration targets are very delicate and must be handled carefully . T ake note of
the following:

• Gently remove the target from its respective protective sleeve and avoid touching
the target image surface.

• When not in use, keep targets in their sleeves and keep away from light and heat.

Note: To keep the colors in your scanner consistent, you should perform color
calibration on a regular basis. Professional photographers, graphic designers or
others who require extremely precise color may wish to calibrate the scanner every
time it is used.

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Positioning the Transparent Target

Proper positioning of the target on the scanner is important for successful calibration.
Incorrect positioning of the target will result in an unsuccessful calibration.

1 . Place the transparent target face down into the 4" x 5" Film Holder; orientation of

the target is critical. Make sure that the side of the target (with the woman's
portrait) is at the right side of the scanner — where the Kodak logo is positioned
at the upper-right corner.

Refer to the section “D. Using the 4" x 5" Film Holder” of this manual to load the
film.

2. Place the holder with transparent target into the Main Holder, then put this
assembly in the transparency bay of the scanner.

Make sure the woman's
portrait lies towards the
right side of the scanner

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Calibration Setup

With the target properly positioned on the scanner, turn on your scanner and
let it warm up for about five minutes. Launch the MSP program; the MSP main
window appears.

A

B

D

C

A. Choose the scanner model that you are calibrating.
B . Choose the correct target media. If you are calibrating the reflective target, select

Positive.

C. Select the date code and target type (or reference

number) from the drop-down list that matches your
target. You can verify this information by looking at
the left and right corners of the target’s bottom
margin.

If the desired data file is not present in the drop­down menu, install the IT8 Calibration Data to
update the target profiles in your system.

D. When all the settings are done, click the Start (or Start Profiling) button. The

calibration window will appear, and an initial preview of the tar get is performed.

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Calibration and Profiling

After the Preview , you are now ready to complete calibration and create a profile for
your scanner.

1. Scan the target. To do this, select the entire target by dragging a frame over it, and
then click the Next>> button.

2 . Align the registration marks of the target with your cursor (see inset at bottom

of page).

3 . Click the Create Profile button (or Finish button) to create the scanner ICC

profile. At the end of the profiling process, a dialog box appears, prompting you to
enter a profile name and description.

Aligning the Registration Marks

A. Upper-left registration mark

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

B. Upper-right registration mark C. Bottom-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.
Move the cursor to the target image
area; the pointer will change to a
normal L mark (“ ”). Align the cursor
with the small upper-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.
Move the cursor to the target image
area; the pointer will change to a
vertically flipped L mark (“ ”). Align
the cursor with the small bottom­right registration mark.

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Loading a Profile

Once the profile has been produced, follow the steps below to load the profile you
just created.

1 . Launch ScanWizard Pro.
2 . In the Preview window, click the Scan Material icon. Select the “Positive” or

“Positive Film” option for transparencies and slides.

3 . From the Settings window , click on the Scanner Profile/Input Profile list box, and

select the profile you have just created.

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Specifications

Image Sensor C CD
Scanning Modes Color, grayscale, and black-and-white in a single

scanning pass
True 48-bit color (approx. 281 x 1012 colors)

16-bit grayscale (approx. 65,536 shades of gray)
Light Source L ED
Optical Density 4. 2 D m a x
Scanning Area Reflective: Max. 8.5" x 14" (216 mm x 356 mm)

Min. 0.5" x 0.5" (12.7 mm x 12.7 mm)

Transparent: Max. 8" x 10" (203 mm x 254 mm)

Min. 0.5" x 0.5" (12.7 mm x 12.7 mm)
Resolution Optical: 4800 dpi x 9600 dpi
Interface Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
Dimensions (L x W x H) 22.3" x 15.2" x 6.12 " (567 mm x 385 mm x 157 mm)
Weight 26.4 lbs (12 kg)
V oltage AC 100V to 240V , 50-60 Hz, 1.5-0.75 A
Power Consumption 95 W (Max.)
Environment Operating T emperature: 41° F to 104° F (5° C to 40° C)

Relative Humidity: 20% to 85%

System Requirements

General Requirements

• CD/DVD-ROM drive (for installing software)

• Color display with 24-bit color output capability

• 512 MB RAM or more

PC and compatibles

• Pentium IV PC or higher with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port

• Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7

Macintosh

• Intel-Based Mac computer with built-in USB port

• Mac OS X 10.6 through 10.7

Important

Specifications, software bundles, and accessories are subject to change without

notice. Not responsible for typographic errors.

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FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment (Model: MRS-4800F2) has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Note: A shielded Hi-Speed USB interface cable with ferrite core installed on the
scanner connector and must be used with this equipment.

Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

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