Microtek ArtixScan M2 Guide

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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

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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